Riverside Cottage

Customer rating

4.9★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Martin
December 2025

“The perfect accommodation for couples in the wonderful Beddgelert.”

This is the 6th different property we've stayed in in and around the village and is up there with the best. Communication with the owners via the App was easy and Sarah and Steve were very responsive. Despite the chilly weather the cottage was very cosy. The bed was so comfortable and warm and we had great sleeps. Found it to be nice and clean and well laid out. We would definitely return and have already shared the details with friends.

This is the 6th different property we've stayed in in and around the village and is up there with the best. Communication with the owners via the App was easy and Sarah and Steve were very responsive. Despite the chilly weather the cottage was very cosy. The bed was so comfortable and warm and we had great sleeps. Found it to be nice and clean and well laid out. We would definitely return and have already shared the details with friends.

- Martin, December 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased that you had a lovely time and found the cottage to be cosy. Thank you for the shares too! We hope you got home safely through the snow. Property Owner
Bob December 2025

“The property was fine perhaps a little smaller than expected only a downstairs shower toilet with no bathtub.”

... However the location in the heart of Snowdonia great hikes from the door and the glorious christmas weather made the stay extra special. One deficiency we would like to highlight was that only 4 logs and a small amount of kindling was provided for a five night xmas stay !! Considering the premium paid this seemed a bit mean to say the least !!! ..Luckily we managed to purchase some from the local shop before the xmas shutdown.. A knife sharpener for the kitchen would be a good idea too..

- Bob, December 2025

Thank you for your review however we were rather surprised by it, particularly as the answers to the points you raise are already clearly set out in the listing and shown in the photos. Sykes have been very careful to produce an honest listing and photos that reflect the layout of the cottage and what is provided. At no point is a bath mentioned, on the contrary it clearly states there is a walk in shower which is downstairs, so we don’t understand why you have made this an issue. Providing a starter pack of logs, as noted in the listing, is standard practice in most holiday lets, we do however hope that you enjoyed the lovely bottle of wine and welcome pack that we left you for Christmas. We were very disappointed that you chose to only give us 3 stars as we have worked hard and put a lot of thought into how to make our traditional cottage into a cosy and welcoming space for our guests and we have been thrilled that the vast majority of guests have been delighted with our efforts. Obviously we understand that people have different tastes and we cannot please everyone all of the time, so we accept that perhaps this is just one of those situations. We hope that in future you can find places more suited to your needs. Best wishes Sarah Property Owner
Ruth December 2025

“We had a lovely few days in Beddgelert.”

On arrival we had a nice welcome pack and treats from our hosts. The cottage is beautiful and very cosy, the views and the sound of the river are very relaxing. The log burner kept us warm in the evenings, making it the perfect Winter get away, we look forward to coming back again next year.

- Ruth, December 2025
Joti December 2025

“This is a beautiful cosy cottage which is nicely decorated and was a joy to stay in.”

It is a couple of minutes walk from the local village shops, and was warm and comfortable. The main boon is the stream to the rear of the property - absolutely stunning and relaxing to watch.

- Joti, December 2025
Margaret November 2025

“Riverside Cottage is Magical lovely walks we had everything we needed so sad to be leaving we would to come back in the Summer this Cottage was Amazing the Views were Brilliant.”

Thank Sarah & John From Mags & Anthony From Manchester (The Mancs).

- Margaret, November 2025
Ruth November 2025

“We enjoyed our stay at riverside cottage.”

Clean cosy and comfortable with everything you would need for a relaxing stay. The correspodence with the hosts was very good. Beddgelert village was lovely and the locals were very friendly. The views from the back of the cottage are breathtaking. 5 stars from us

- Ruth, November 2025
Liz October 2025

“A lovely cosy cottage situated next to the fast flowing stream which is so ...”

A lovely cosy cottage situated next to the fast flowing stream which is so relaxing to watch and listen to The cottage has been beautifully decorated with everything thoughtfully provided to make your stay comfortable I’m hoping to return in the near future to enjoy this beautiful part of Wales

- Liz, October 2025
Gareth October 2025

“Amazing cosy cottage with everything you need and more !”

could not of asked for a better place , location is beautiful, views over the river , lovely local pubs with friendly staff , log burner for the chilled evenings and the bed is so comfortable. perfect ! thank you very much i will defiantly book again .

- Gareth, October 2025

Thank you for your wonderful review! That’s means so much to us. We would love to have you back again Property Owner
John October 2025

“Lovely furnished and well presented cottage, excellently located in the village.”

We arrived to find a lovely welcome pack from property owner. The bed is probably the most comfortable we have had in rental properties. We had no problem parking near to property but can imagine it would be more difficult in high season. Unfortunately on our first night “Storm Amy” took out the power supply to the whole street and we were without electricity for 11hrs, The property could benefit from a extra night light like the one in the kitchen, fitted at the bottom of the stairs , as making your way down the stairs to the loo in the night in pitch black darkness is more luck than judgement. Also one minor point the Smart TV does not receive terrestrial signals so you can’t watch live tv, only Netflix & Amazon etc if you have your own account. The property owners have put a lot of care and thought into this property and it was very much appreciated. We had a very enjoyable stay.

- John, October 2025

Thank you for your lovely review, we’re so pleased that you loved the cottage. I’m sorry to hear that you were affected by the storm, what a pain! We had left the nightlight in the socket by the TV so it should light the stairs and were unaware it had been moved. Thank you for highlighting that to us, we will put another one in so both areas are covered now. Unfortunately smart TVs now make watching TV a lot more complicated than it used to be! Live TV can be accessed by signing into the iPlayer and ITV apps. We will update our information for the TV to explain that. We hope that one day you will visit again Property Owner
Pauline September 2025

“Riverside cottage is situated in a beautiful setting, the views are fantastic.”

The village has lovely pubs that are friendly and welcoming. Plenty of walks. Lovely waterfalls which is worth going to see i.e. Swallow falls, the Bodnant gardens is fantastic. It was nice to just be able to drive as lots of fantastic views and places to see . I.e lakes, the mountain goats. Snowdonia train ride up the mountain is fab as you can walk to the the cairn from the summit.

- Pauline, September 2025
Janine September 2025

“Absolutely loved our stay at Riverside Cottage.”

Great locations. Comfortable, clean with all the facilities. The patio, WOW!!, such an added bonus & I am missing it!! Welcome pack was really appreciated. We will definitely be back.

- Janine, September 2025

Ahh thank you. We’d love to have you back anytime Property Owner
Sally August 2025

“Beautiful cottage in a perfect setting.”

Overall we really enjoyed our stay overlooking and listening to the river. I think we will be in many photos taken by walkers passing by. Lots of stunning walks from the door step (easy and not so easy). Lovely welcome pack and good quality furniture & fittings. In fact I think it’s the first time I’ve stayed anywhere where all lamps/lights work! :) we had some lovely meals out locally & in neighbouring villages and used the public transport / buses which were on the door step. The patio door was not locked on our arrival and we were not able to lock it during our stay - so the owners need to be made aware the property is not secure. There were no instructions in the property regarding recycling/bin collection days etc. Parking was an issue, on our day of arrival (Bank Holiday) the closest we could park was over 2 miles away & at no point could we park directly outside the property. WiFi was not usable we were better off on the network even though that was down one day in Beddgelert - which could be an issue for some. I’d definitely recommend this property.

- Sally, August 2025

We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would recommend us. Thank you for all the lovely points you mentioned. In response to some of the issues you raised, we are looking to get the patio door fixed when we go for our maintenance week in October however if the handle is lifted the lock should turn. I was surprised that you said there were no instructions for the bins so I asked the cleaners to check the Welcome Folder to make sure they were still in there which fortunately they were. I was also concerned that you said the WiFi was not useable so I contacted the guest following yourselves. They confirmed that the WiFi was working fine for them and no one else has raised this as an issue prior to, or since your stay. I’m therefore not quite sure what happened during your stay, but apologies for any inconvenience caused. Had you contacted myself or Sykes during your stay we would have done all we could to resolve this for you. With reference to parking, it can be difficult to park directly across from the house at very busy times in high season but we have always found that the car can be moved to within a few yards of the cottage once the day visitors have left. Two miles seems an awfully long way away to park and we’re very surprised by that, especially as there is a big car park for visitors within the village itself, just a few hundred yards away. Property Owner
Alan August 2025

“Really enjoyed our short stay at Riverside Cottage.”

Very cosy, comfortable and well located next to the river. Very clean and tidy with excellent facilities. It was a pleasure to return to the cottage and relax on the patio next to the river after a hard day's hiking. The welcome pack is a nice and very welcome touch. Thank you to the owners for a very pleasant stay. We would highly recommend this cottage.

- Alan, August 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage so much. Property Owner
Sean August 2025

“My Wife and I along with the dog had a fantastic 5 night stay at Riverside cottage.”

The welcome pack was a very nice surprise and much appreciated. The cottage was perfect for us and ticked all the boxes (cleanliness, size, layout and location) The outside patio area was such a bonus, who needs a TV when you have such fantastic views. One very slight issue was the patio door which proved stiff to slide open and close to lock, but overall we could not fault Riverside Cottage. Location was ideal for days out exploring. This was our first visit to North Wales and we will definitely be returning. again.

- Sean, August 2025

Thank you for taking the time to write a comprehensive review. We’re so pleased you had such a good time. We are aware that the patio door has become more difficult to lock. We did make enquiries about getting the lock changed earlier this year however because it is an old unit it’s not a simple fix. We have a maintenance week there in October and are hoping to get it sorted then. It would be lovely to welcome you back to the cottage again sometime Property Owner
Laurie June 2025

“The photos really don’t do this property justice.”

Out of all the properties we’ve booked over the years this has to rank at the top. Riverside Cottage is perfectly positioned backing on to the river, with the gentle tumble of the river lulling you to sleep every night, and we were visited by the local duck family every evening (ever hopeful)! We were lucky enough to have almost perfect weather in the week we stayed, so could take full advantage of eating al fresco. The open plan design of the cottage makes it feel quite spacious and the kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils you could need for a week’s holiday. This has been clearly thought out by the owners, who also left a very kind ‘welcome’ pack for us. 5 stars - and we will definitely book again if we’re in the area.

- Laurie, June 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. That means so much to us. We’re delighted that you loved the cottage and enjoyed your time there, it would be our pleasure to welcome you back again sometime. Property Owner
Alison June 2025

“Thank you for a most enjoyable stay at your lovely property with our chocolate Labrador.”

It was amazing to sit by the side of the river to eat breakfast and watch the grey wagtails swooping into the water. We loved Beddgelert and hope to return one day.

- Alison, June 2025

Ahh thank you. We’re so pleased you had a lovely time. Property Owner
David June 2025

“The cottage was lovely, in a great location and had all the facilities we needed.”

Just had one small problem when the shower flooded on first use because the build up of hair in the plug hole had not been cleaned out in a long time. Only took a couple of minutes to sort it out myself so I think it just needs to be added to the regular cleaning tasks.

- David, June 2025

Thank you for raising this issue with us, we’re very sorry that you had to sort this. I’ve spoken to the cleaners and they are looking into why this has happened and will make sure that the plug is now cleaned out at every changeover. We’re pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. Property Owner
Toby May 2025

“This is a fantastic little place and I loved my stay.”

The location is ideal and the riverside terrace, and view from the kitchen, are just perfect.

- Toby, May 2025
Scott May 2025

“Fantastic 4 night break at this beautiful cottage.”

The location could not be better, with the 4 pubs and village shops, cafes and a restaurant just down the roads. The terrace backing onto the river is beautiful and our dog spent most of the stay paddling. Cottage is modern and equipped for a short stay. Great shower and lovely spacious bedroom, loved the log burner. Agree with previous comment about the stiff fire door which is a real pain but appreciate owners comments about it being a legal requirement. Good price would definitely recommend.

- Scott, May 2025

Thank you for your lovely review, we’re so pleased that you enjoyed the your stay. We can reassure you that the issue with the fire doors has now been resolved. Property Owner
Janet April 2025

“Beautiful cottage everything we needed The area is lovely and we had great weather too.”

Thankyou for the goodies you left us Would definitely return.

- Janet, April 2025
Charlotte April 2025

“An absolute delight, beautifully renovated and position stunning!”

Our only difficulry would be the heavy doors between living room and kitchen- difficult to get through whilst carrying something- especially as they swung back and you had to negotiate steps whilst getting through- a bit of a hazard for my disabled husband and elderly dog.

- Charlotte, April 2025

Thank you for your review, I’m pleased you loved the cottage. I’m so sorry that you have struggled with the doors. We have had to have fire doors fitted to comply with all the new Welsh regulations and unfortunately it appears that the closing system on them must be a bit too tight. They were only fitted at the beginning of April so I’m sorry you got caught up in the teething problems. I have contacted the company and asked that they come back and loosen the doors up within the next week. Many thanks for letting us know about the issue. Property Owner
Julie March 2025

“We have just returned from a wonderful time at Riverside Cottage.”

We loved our stay in this comfortable and well equipped home. We did both walks in the folder, which were really enjoyable and caught the bus to Caernafon to visit the castle. We cooked most nights and found all that we needed,. There was plenty of hand soap, kitchen roll, washing up liquid and even some food bags and a flask. We appreciated the welcome goodies left for us. It was a delight in the late afternoons to return and sit on the patio watching the river flow by and spotting the dippers. We were very lucky with the weather and found the quilt a bit warm but just removed it and used the quilt cover and a blanket. We did feel that the patio door could do with attention. It didn't run smoothly and was hard to close and lock. We would highly recommend this place.

- Julie, March 2025
Glyn March 2025

“On arrival at the cottage we were more than happy with our choice .”

The view at the back is wonderful. We had wet weather so couldn’t sit outside but could imagine how perfect a seat on the terrace would be on a sunny day . The kitchen was very well equipped. We did think the addition of an air fryer would be good The wood burner kept us warm and cozy . The bed was very comfortable . The owners have thought of everything you need to make the stay enjoyable. The position of the cottage is ideal, just a five minute walk to the pubs and shops . Riverside is somewhere we definitely want to come back hopefully very soon .

- Glyn, March 2025
Tim March 2025

“Excellent well equipped cottage.”

We had to cook quite a bit as not much is open or offering food in March. Maybe a couple of oven dishes would be a good addition otherwise it’s adequately equipped. No issues at all.

- Tim, March 2025

Many thanks for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you found this a ‘5 star’ property and we shall certainly add a couple of extra oven dishes. Property Owner

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Summary

One king-size bedroom
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, washing machine
Smart TV with Netflix, Prime, Apple TV available, along with other apps and a DVD player
WiFi included
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Unrestricted roadside parking available on opposite side of road from property
Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture, and river views
Non-enclosed front patio area
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles
Note: a few steps down to bathroom and kitchen/diner from sitting room
Note: Low wall in garden onto river, please take care
Note: The stairs are narrow and steep and there is low headroom at the bottom of them when coming down
Note: Sorry, no children allowed at the property
Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150 with this property

The property

Riverside Cottage is a stunning, traditional home located in the heart of the Eryri National Park in Beddgelert, Gwynedd.

Boasting breathtaking river and mountain views, this listed property is the perfect retreat for couples and friends sharing looking to explore the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

With the added bonus of being pet-friendly, you can bring along your furry friend to enjoy this picturesque setting too.

Step inside Riverside Cottage and be greeted by a snug and characterful sitting room, complete with a warming woodburning stove and Smart TV, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Adjacent to the sitting room is the well-equipped kitchen/diner, where the designated chef can prepare delicious meals to be enjoyed around the dining table, overlooking the stunning views outside.

Make your way upstairs to discover the delightful king-sized bedroom, offering panoramic views of the river below, providing a tranquil setting to catch your night's rest.

Get ready for your day in style by stepping into the ground-floor shower room for a steamy soak in the walk-in shower.

As you head out from the dining area through the open sliding doors, you are greeted by the pretty rear garden, complete with a bistro table and chairs.

Here, you can truly soak in the beauty of the National Park, with the serene river views and majestic mountains surrounding you.

Just a short stroll from Riverside Cottage, you’ll find a variety of charming pubs and eateries, perfect for a delightful meal or a refreshing drink after a day of adventure.

For a unique experience, hop aboard the Beddgelert Welsh Highland Railway, where you can take in the stunning landscapes of the area, or enjoy a scenic walk along the picturesque Gwynant River.

The wonders of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) await, offering thrilling hikes up Crib Goch or Moel Hebog, and the historic Castell Dolwyddelan for those keen on exploring the region's rich heritage.

If you fancy a day trip, the lovely coastal towns of Porthmadog and Criccieth are within easy reach, where you can discover sandy beaches, delightful shops, and more amazing dining opportunities.

Riverside Cottage, your perfect riverside retreat in the heart of the Eryri National Park.

Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150 with this property

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

BEDDGELERT

Porthmadog 7.7 miles; Caernarfon 12.8 miles.

The picturesque village of Beddgelert lies in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park at the foot of Mount Snowdon. Beddgelert is a bustling village with arts and craft shops, tea rooms, welcoming pubs, including Saracens Head and the Royal Goat, and restaurants, centred around the Afon Glaslyn river. A leisurely stroll along the river will take you to the Aberglaslyn Pass, one of North Wales’s most famous beauty spots. The Welsh Highland Steam Railway passes through the village on its journey from Porthmadog to Caernarfon. Beddgelert is famed for its monument to the Welsh Prince Llewelyn's dog, whom the Prince killed thinking it had attacked and killed his son, only to discover afterwards it had been defending his son from a savage wolf attack. From here, you can easily access Porthmadog, home to a Maritime Museum, the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, the Black Rock Llamas, and Porthmadog Golf Club, as well as Borth y Gest, where you can hike along the Beach Path, spend a day at the beach, and dine at the popular Black Rock Beach Club with stunning sea views, onwards to the Llyn Peninsula and beyond, this is an ideal location for a Welsh holiday.

Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150 with this property

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Reviews & Ratings

“The perfect accommodation for couples in the wonderful Beddgelert.”

“The property was fine perhaps a little smaller than expected only a downstairs shower toilet with no bathtub.”

“We had a lovely few days in Beddgelert.”

“This is a beautiful cosy cottage which is nicely decorated and was a joy to stay in.”