Tan Meredydd | Drws Y Coed | Afon Drws-y-coed | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

47 Customer Review(s)

Robyn
December 2025

“Had an absolutely fantastic stay the little house was amazing very cosy and had everything we needed we stayed over Christmas and there was a tree up and decorations and plenty of DVDs and games for my two small boys, the location and scenery is absolutely stunning we will definitely be visiting again soon.”

- Robyn, December 2025
Ruth October 2025

“My husband, son 14, daughter 11 and I absolutely loved staying at Tan Meredydd.”

Cosy, comfortable and clean. Such detail and thought into every room. At the foot of the mountains, one can drive to Snowdon in around 20 minutes to start the climb. Closer still is the Nantlle Ridge, Yr Garan mountain, which is an easier climb and beautiful views. Just behind the cottage is a smaller hike up the valley. The local village restaurant Cwellyn Arms is just wonderful and so welcoming, great food. Would recommend to all for the best located cottage to explore the area.

- Ruth, October 2025

Thanks for the lovely comments - it's nice to know people enjoy Tan Meredydd as much as we do! Property Owner
Brian October 2025

“A wonderful cottage that is well equipped and very comfortable.”

- Brian, October 2025

Thank you for your kind words - hopefully see you again soon! Property Owner
Simon September 2025

“A big plus of this cottage was the fantastic view down the valley to Snowden.”

The picturesque valley surrounded by craggy mountains was what made this holiday home special to us. A plentiful supply of firewood for the very efficient and welcoming wood stove was another plus. The kitchen was well equipped, though instructions to use the induction hob would have been appreciated. I would have appreciated a wider bed. I am 6'2. My wife and I kept crashing into each other in the night... The toilet pan was too close to the cupboard wall for my long knees. The shower was good and the heater efficient. The towels were soft. In fact, too soft...a rougher towel does a better drying job! Sadly, the Wi-Fi did not work in spite of our following instructions to reconnect. So I was not able to listen to my downloaded BBC sounds concerts... Location is everything. This location provided us with a quiet retreat with good communications to local towns and castles and coastlines. Another plus were the two excellent local walks, accessible from the house. Our local town, Beddgelert, had a very helpful tourist office with local information. I have left the leaflets in the house to help future residents.

- Simon, September 2025

We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and we know the WiFi can be slow but it normally just needs resetting! Hopefully see you again soon. Property Owner
Joanne July 2025

“This is an amazing little cottage with all the things you need in and around it to have a cracking holiday.”

This is the second time we have stayed here. We would highly recommend the little house.

- Joanne, July 2025

Thank you for your kind words! Hopefully see you again soon! Property Owner
Hayley May 2025

“We had a well relaxed and comfortable stay in the cottage.”

The scenery is unmatched, as is the wildlife that's right on your doorstep. It was so peaceful. Signal is a tricky one, but that can't be helped when you are in these locations. Our child loved the swing & the massive choice of games and DVDS. We hope you return someday.

- Hayley, May 2025

Thank you for your lovely comments and we’ll hopefully see you again soon. Property Owner
Karolina August 2024

“Absolutely idyllic place.”

Comfortable cottage, clean and very well equipped with a stunning views from doorstep. Beautiful garden. We had so lovely stay!

- Karolina, August 2024

Thank you for your kind words! Hopefully see you again. Property Owner
David August 2024

“Beautiful place to walk in Snodownia, close to the main trails and not far from Edwards I's castles.”

Lovely cottage, quiet and convenient. The poor Wifi prevent us from working too much, which can be seen as a advandage.

- David, August 2024

We also like the fact that the poor WiFi allows us to ‘switch off’!!! Thanks for the kind words and hopefully see you again. Property Owner
Claire June 2024

“We loved our holiday in this fantastic little cottage.”

So well located, comfortable and peaceful. Thank you very much.

- Claire, June 2024

Thank you for your review and glad you enjoyed yourself. Hopefully see you again soon! Property Owner
Alison May 2024

“We had a lovely stay in this cosy cottage.”

Kitchen was very well equipped. The walls are very thick we didn’t need to use the log burner was really warm. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. The birds and sheep was the only thing you could hear. Lovely walks nearby. A must are the ice creams in beggeret we ate in the Prince Llewelyn a couple of times.

- Alison, May 2024

Hi Alison. Thanks for your kind words and glad you had a nice time - we can also recommend the ice cream in Beddgelert!!! Property Owner
Penny April 2024

“Quiet cottage with fabulous views.”

Garden was lovely. Internet and phone signal wasn't great but wasn't a problem. Had a good stay.

- Penny, April 2024

Hi Penny. Thanks for the review. The internet can be a bit 'hit and miss' due to the remote location but glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Melanie March 2024

“Everything about the cottage was lovely, thank you.”

We have recommended it to friends already! Such an incredible location. (Though the pinpointed location on the map on the Menai Cottages website is slightly wrong.)

- Melanie, March 2024

Glad you enjoyed it and we’ll get onto Menai and ask them to update the directions! Property Owner
Graham October 2023

“Fabulous site, very cozy, appreciated the good supply of wood.”

We were rather disconcerted that the back door (a designated fire escape) was completely wedged shut, but impossible to bolt (the bolts are present but couldn't be aligned to lock). We were scared to force the door open in case we could then not close it at all! Personal preference, I know, but we would rather have access to a washing machine than a dish washer particularly given the location and welsh weather.

- Graham, October 2023

Hi Graham. Glad you enjoyed your stay. The back door can be a bit stiff but we've made sure it's free - just needed a good pull!!!! Due to the lack of space I'm afraid we had to choose between a washing machine and dishwasher and we don't like washing up so that won!!!! ;-) Property Owner
Chris September 2023

“A lovely, comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.”

We hope to return soon.

- Chris, September 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay - hopefully see you again soon! Property Owner
Madeline September 2023

“Everything about this little house was brilliant and the welcome treat was a lovely surprise.”

The location was excellent also. Would we go back, yes most definitely however the check in time of 4:30 is far too late. We felt we lost a days holiday. We travelled over 5 hours to get there and wanted to get in asap so that we could enjoy the afternoon/evening. 3pm appears to be the norm for everywhere else. That said we will be back as it was such a brilliant holiday and place to stay. Very well equipped and attention to detail. Thank you little house for a great stay.

- Madeline, September 2023

Hi Madeline. We're glad you enjoyed the stay and will look at changing the check in time if we can. Thanks TLH Property Owner
Sarah September 2023

“The most wonderful holiday cottage, nestled in the best location in Snowdonia, it sits in a quiet and peaceful valley, with Snowdon quietly watching over.”

Inside the cottage, there is everything you could need for a wonderful family holiday and the owners even left us a little treat for our arrival. The beds were so comfortable and the Mountain View from our bed each morning was a highlight! From the cottage, there are walks on the doorstep and the views in every direction are spectacular. it is in a perfectly central location, with the nearest convenience store, a co-op, only 10 minutes away and you can get to all that Snowdonia has to offer within about 30 minutes in any direction. We fell in love with the tranquility of this wonderful cottage and we know we will return again and again. A favourite family holiday location for many years to come. Thank you for having us!

- Sarah, September 2023

Thank you for the great feedback - it's always nice to hear that people love the place as much as we do! Property Owner
Lynda July 2023

“A lovely little holiday cottage, very comfortable and cosy with everything that you need.”

Set in a very peaceful beautiful valley but very close to amenities, Snowdon trails, steam railways, lakes and the wonderful village of Beddgelert. A short drive away from Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed which are definitely recommended. We found the cottage to be exactly as described and loved it.

- Lynda, July 2023

Thank you for the lovely feedback! Hopefully see you again soon. Property Owner
Lyn June 2023

“Lovely accommodation in a great location.”

We were fortunate to have very good weather, but can imagine that the cottage would be very cosy even when the weather might be more challenging.

- Lyn, June 2023

Thanks for the nice comments! We always provide free wood to make sure it's lovely and cosy when it's chilly! Property Owner
Michael May 2023

“Enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage.”

Superb position. Easy to access walks from doorstep. For longer stays, access to washing machine would be helpful. Local information on walks etc would be great -but maps helpful! Some kitchen basics would also be helpful ie oil, pepper. But excellent stay. Cosy inside and lovely to sit out when sun out and wind has died down.

- Michael, May 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Kevin April 2023

“Loved this place, I will go there again.”

- Kevin, April 2023

Thanks for the feedback - you're welcome anytime!!! Property Owner
Sally April 2023

“Wonderful setting and location.”

Lovely layout, very well-appointed inside, loved the garden. Great weather meant we could relax outside on the bench after our walks. Wifi only allows very limited usage - eg only one phone connected at a time. Most frustrating issue was that the back door was padlocked and no key, nor mention of a key anywhere. Being able to open it would have been great. This was also on the fire plan as a fire exit which wasn't great.

- Sally, April 2023

Hi Sally. Glad you enjoyed the stay. There is a padlock on the door but it doesn’t stop it opening - the door can just be a bit stiff! We’ll remove it to stop any future confusion and wax the door to make it easier to open! Thanks again. Property Owner
Andy April 2023

“Amazing location in the Nantlle Ridge.”

Breathtaking as soon as you step out of the door! The Little House had everything we needed and more plus the beds are super comfy. We’ve been to a lot of places and my family all agreed this was the best holiday ever!

- Andy, April 2023

Thanks much for the lovely feedback - glad you had a wonderful time! Property Owner
John December 2022

“We loved the cottage.”

The only problem we had was the Internet was very poor and the router actually stopped working during our stay. We think this was due an electrical storm so couldn't be helped. However even when working it was very unreliable. We actually didn't mind though and it was refreshing change, helping to break our phone addiction! The cottage is absolutely delightful, and we kind of fell in love with it! It was very clean, so cosy and really well equipped :). The valley is rugged and striking, it felt very remote and we enjoyed hearing the wind blowing down the chimney. The wood burner on Christmas morning was an added bonus. We weren't sure whether logs were supplied and when we phoned Sykes they said that they thought we may have to bring our own because its not mentioned. However there was a really good supply of well seasoned logs in the house and more outside. All in all a fantastic little place for a base from which to explore especially if you like the idea of isolation!

- John, December 2022

Glad you had a great Christmas here! We’ve now got multiple replacement routers in case this happens again!!! Hopefully see you soon! Property Owner
Peter September 2022

“This was a cosy cottage to use as a base to explore the beautiful countryside (the mountainous landscape is stunning).”

No complaints about the lovely cottage except that the listing specifically says that the water is safe to drink. We think that it could more accurately state that the water from one little tap is safe to drink. It was difficult to clean the fire out after lighting it the previous night as there must be a knack to opening the tray. The bed was extremely comfortable and the garden was a plus. We would stay there again.

- Peter, September 2022

Hi Christine. Thanks for the feedback. All the water ‘just’ passes the council’s requirements but as the mineral levels fluctuate we decided it’s safer to put a drinking water system in which removes all impurities. We’ve also updated the manual to include cleaning instructions. Thanks again for your feedback Property Owner
Rebecca August 2022

“Tan Meredydd is the prefect little house, set in a beautiful location in the heart of the mountains.”

It was really clean and had great facilities, everything had been thought about. It was wonderful to sit and just listen to peace and quiet. We loved that you were able to walk from the door to the mountains, if not on the road a little. We will defo be back.

- Rebecca, August 2022
Ruth July 2022

“A perfect little house that exceeded our expectations, everything you could possibly need, great library of books, films, games.”

Will definitely be going back. Thank you from my Son (11) and I

- Ruth, July 2022

Glad you enjoyed your time there! Property Owner
Emanuel June 2022

“Amazing cottage in an amazing location.”

Away from outside light so we could enjoy a fantastic view of the sky.

- Emanuel, June 2022
Rajvinder May 2022

“I had a great stay at the cottage.”

It has the most wonderful view and location. The kitchen and cottage was stocked with all the things we needed. I would recommend it to others and would like to go back there!

- Rajvinder, May 2022
Hayley April 2022

“Fantastic cosy little cottage in an ideal location with amazing views from each window.”

The cottage was equipped with everything that we needed, even a bottle of Prosecco for when we arrived. Great stay and highly recommended

- Hayley, April 2022
Stephen February 2022

“A superb, cosy property in a fabulous location.”

Extremely clean and well presented with everything that we needed. The views, swings in the garden for the kids and wood burning stove made it a bit special.

- Stephen, February 2022
Pauline October 2021

“A small cosy cottage in the heart of Snowdonia.”

Plenty of walking from the door and easy access to other mountains.

- Pauline, October 2021
Colleen October 2021

“Very quaint cottage.”

The owner went out of his way to provide little extras ,which made the place very homely. In a very quiet location .

- Colleen, October 2021
Christopher July 2021

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

- Christopher, July 2021
James July 2021

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

Really well presented with attention to detail. Clean and tidy. The garden and surroundings were also lovely and perfect for our family holiday. It had everything we needed. Thank you.

- James, July 2021
Andrew June 2021

“Location absolutely stunning.”

Set in a valley with walking in abundance. Cottage charming with lovely facilities. Garden a delight.

- Andrew, June 2021
Cheryl April 2021

“What a fantastic and well equipped cottage.”

My son loved the fact that you can see Mount Snowdon from the garden and looked spectacular with it’s snowy top. This cottage is perfectly located for site seeing, as everything is about a 30 minute drive away. I would definitely recommend Tan Meredydd, and would book again.

- Cheryl, April 2021
Justinas July 2020

“Everything was cosy and perfect, nice little holidays house, nice and warm, very good location, calm and relaxing in between two mountains.”

Amazing. Definitely recommend to everyone.

- Justinas, July 2020
Sarah November 2019

“Everything was perfect.”

The secluded location, the cosy welcoming feeling as soon as you walked through the door. It was a nice little suprise to find we had been left a lovely bottle of wine which is just what you needed after a long journey, sat in front of the fire with the amazing view of the mountains through the window.

- Sarah, November 2019
Joe October 2019

“Could not fault in anyway.”

.. absolutely perfect cottage! So cosy and so beautiful ! 100% recommend

- Joe, October 2019
Robert David September 2019

“The location is quite remote, however if you are looking for a peaceful holiday then this is the place to be.”

Great base for serious walkers.

- Robert David, September 2019
Shirley September 2019

“The cottage was very nice, clean and comfortable but the stairs up to the twin bedroom were very narrow and steep, so my son who has slight mobility problems was unable to go up them.”

Fortunately, as the bathroom was downstairs, he didn't have to go up them. My husband and I used the twin room and our son had the double bed downstairs. I think you should mention in the information about the cottage that the stairs aren't suitable for people with mobility problems. The location was really good, scenic and quiet.

- Shirley, September 2019
Adrian July 2019

“I booked last minute on the day and Ashleigh in the call centre was great.”

The location was perfect and there was nothing needed as everything was stocked and available. Restful and very quiet. If after a remote location to get away from it all but close enough to get into the hills then this is ideal

- Adrian, July 2019
Michael June 2019

“We had a wonderful week in Snowdonia.”

The cottage is extremely well equipped and furnished, and its location is perfect for trips out around Snowdonia and beyond. It is very peaceful and frequented by numerous bird species (if you fill the feeder :) There is a pub called the Cwellyn Arms not far away at Rhyd Ddu, which serves excellent food and beers. We thoroughly recommend this cottage.

- Michael, June 2019
Sheila Taylor Oct 2018

“Very cosy, everything there that you need and plenty of wood for the fire.”

Very clean and a very helpful caretaker.

- Sheila Taylor, Oct 2018
Sep 2018

“Lovely little cottage, kitchen well stocked, plenty of games and dvds, lovely gardens”

- , Sep 2018
Aug 2018

“Lovely cottage clean and well decorated throughout!”

Lots of children’s games which my 7 and 9 year old enjoyed on a wet day. Well placed to explore North Wales. My children enjoyed climbing the mountain “in the back garden”! Stone flooring downstairs so would recommend taking slippers or indoor shoes.

- , Aug 2018
Simon Clayton Aug 2018

“A fantastic little cottage in the most idyllic of locations.”

Newly refurbed and well thought out layout to make the most of all available space it's a Tardis! Even had a tiny bit of Wi-Fi. A perfect location for getting away from it all and exploring Snowdonia. Highly recommended.

- Simon Clayton, Aug 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x Double, 1 x twin
Bathroom has bath with shower over, WC and basin
Kitchen with dining table and wood burning range oven
Sitting room with wood burning stove (wood is provided for wood burners)
Reading snug room.
Night storage heaters with wood burning stove
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice box, microwave, wood burning range oven
TV, Blue ray DVD, DAB radio, good selection of DVD's
Off road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed lawn with large patio and garden furniture
Pubs, shop and restaurants 4 miles
Private water supply from a spring using a reverse UV osmosis system and is safe to drink
Whilst this property does not allow pets is is not suitable for guests with pet allergies
Due to the location, WiFi can be limited
Please note that access to upstairs twin room is steep - not suitable for the less able
There is a good housekeeping bond in place for this property.

The property

Nestling in the Nantlle Valley, surrounded by dramatic, steep hillsides and watched over by Snowdon, Tan Meredydd is a superbly located holiday cottage for outdoor pursuit enthusiasts.

Snowdonia is renowned for its scenic, mountainous beauty and the Nantlle Valley has so much to offer from gentle walks to more challenging ridges, and there's also the challenge of Snowdon itself! "There is a palpable sense of peace and tranquility that is almost unimaginable in this former quarry workers cottage in the stunning Nantlle Valley." Mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, beaches, historic towns, are all so easily accessible from Tan Meredydd in addition to the attractions of The Welsh Highland Railway, Caernarfon Castle, Zip World and Bounce Below to name just a few. This charming holiday cottage has been sympathetically restored and is in keeping with its surroundings.

The wood burning stove in the sitting room and the wood-burning range in the kitchen/diner plus storage heaters make Tan Meredydd an all-year-round destination.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

DRWS Y COED

Mynydd Drws y Coed is set on the Nantlle Ridge, part of the Snowdonia National Park. Very popular with climbers and scramblers alike, although you do need a good head for heights. The valley below is ideal for cycling and walking if you don't fancy the heady heights of the ridge.

Note: The private water supply at the cottage is from a spring using a reverse UV osmosis system and is perfectly safe to drink.
Note: While the property does not allow dogs it is not suitable for guests with pet allergies.
Note there is £100 house keeping bond on this property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“My husband, son 14, daughter 11 and I absolutely loved staying at Tan Meredydd.”

“A wonderful cottage that is well equipped and very comfortable.”

“A big plus of this cottage was the fantastic view down the valley to Snowden.”

“This is an amazing little cottage with all the things you need in and around it to have a cracking holiday.”

“We had a well relaxed and comfortable stay in the cottage.”

“Absolutely idyllic place.”

“Beautiful place to walk in Snodownia, close to the main trails and not far from Edwards I's castles.”

“We loved our holiday in this fantastic little cottage.”

“We had a lovely stay in this cosy cottage.”

“Quiet cottage with fabulous views.”

“Everything about the cottage was lovely, thank you.”

“Fabulous site, very cozy, appreciated the good supply of wood.”

“A lovely, comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.”

“Everything about this little house was brilliant and the welcome treat was a lovely surprise.”

“The most wonderful holiday cottage, nestled in the best location in Snowdonia, it sits in a quiet and peaceful valley, with Snowdon quietly watching over.”

“A lovely little holiday cottage, very comfortable and cosy with everything that you need.”

“Lovely accommodation in a great location.”

“Enjoyed our stay at this cute cottage.”

“Loved this place, I will go there again.”

“Wonderful setting and location.”

“Amazing location in the Nantlle Ridge.”

“We loved the cottage.”

“This was a cosy cottage to use as a base to explore the beautiful countryside (the mountainous landscape is stunning).”

“Tan Meredydd is the prefect little house, set in a beautiful location in the heart of the mountains.”

“A perfect little house that exceeded our expectations, everything you could possibly need, great library of books, films, games.”

“Amazing cottage in an amazing location.”

“I had a great stay at the cottage.”

“Fantastic cosy little cottage in an ideal location with amazing views from each window.”

“A superb, cosy property in a fabulous location.”

“A small cosy cottage in the heart of Snowdonia.”

“Very quaint cottage.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

“A lovely cottage in a great location.”

“Location absolutely stunning.”

“What a fantastic and well equipped cottage.”

“Everything was cosy and perfect, nice little holidays house, nice and warm, very good location, calm and relaxing in between two mountains.”

“Everything was perfect.”

“Could not fault in anyway.”

“The location is quite remote, however if you are looking for a peaceful holiday then this is the place to be.”

“The cottage was very nice, clean and comfortable but the stairs up to the twin bedroom were very narrow and steep, so my son who has slight mobility problems was unable to go up them.”

“I booked last minute on the day and Ashleigh in the call centre was great.”

“We had a wonderful week in Snowdonia.”

“Very cosy, everything there that you need and plenty of wood for the fire.”

“Lovely little cottage, kitchen well stocked, plenty of games and dvds, lovely gardens”

“Lovely cottage clean and well decorated throughout!”

“A fantastic little cottage in the most idyllic of locations.”

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DRWS Y COED