1 Dinas Cottages

Customer rating

4.4★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

Katy
July 2025

“Thank you for a delightful stay.”

We really enjoyed it. It was such a pleasant surprise to have the railway station and cycle/pedestrian path on our doorstep. Maybe I didn’t read the listing properly but it is a bonus to staying here to be able to walk straight from the door away from cars. The cottage is lovely; could use a drying rack for dishes and outdoor clothes drying facility, otherwise very happy. Thank you!

We really enjoyed it. It was such a pleasant surprise to have the railway station and cycle/pedestrian path on our doorstep. Maybe I didn’t read the listing properly but it is a bonus to staying here to be able to walk straight from the door away from cars. The cottage is lovely; could use a drying rack for dishes and outdoor clothes drying facility, otherwise very happy. Thank you!

- Katy, July 2025

Hi Katy. We're glad you had a great stay at the cottage and thank you very much for the positive review! Hope to see you visit again in future! Property Owner
Julie June 2025

“Lovely little cottage.”

Idea for the 4 of us plus our dog. Was very clean on arrival. Appreciated the little welcome extras of a pint of milk in the fridge plus a large bar of chocolate on the worktop. The cottage had everything we could've asked for,including tea,coffee,sugar,salt & pepper plus a toilet roll to get us started. Beds were very comfortable & the shower was very nice. Loved the fairy lights in the smaller bedroom. Took afew minutes to suss out how to stop them from flashing but that was part of the fun. All of the towels provided were brand new & were very soft & fluffy so after first using them we all got covered in bits of fluff. Should've been washed first which I did do afterwards.A great washer/dryer is provided. Just could not get the induction hob working,even though one of our group had used the same hob before,even after reading the instructions etc but used the microwave instead so not too much of an issue. Managed to sort out how to work the telly remotes after afew minutes,just spend a little time playing around with things & you'll soon get everything sussed out,it's not a hardship. We all made the most of the table & chairs outside & the neighbours were all lovely & welcoming. Was absolutely fantastic seeing the steam train coming into the station every day from the living room window. We all managed to find parking spaces without getting in anybody's way but it can be a bit of a juggle so just be patient. Considering the cottages were built for the railway workers when there wasn't many,if any,cars about there is enough places to park. We all had a brilliant stay in this cottage & was sorry to say goodbye. Definitely will recommend to friends & family.

- Julie, June 2025

Hi there! Thank you very much the positive and detailed review! Sorry to hear you had trouble getting the stove to work, if you stay again please feel free to contact us for help! Thanks again. Property Owner
Susan December 2024

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at DINA's cottage which was immaculate when we arrived.”

We appreciated the welcome gift of a bottle of wine and having a fully stocked pile of wood for the fireplace. It is worth mentioning that the second bedroom was noted as small with access from only one side but it was even smaller than anticipated, especially for two adults. This did not deter us from having a lovely time at the cottage especially as the weather was awful for the duration of our stay. We would recommend Dina's cottage to anyone looking for rustic, character filled accommodation in an ideal location, perfect for exploring Snowdonia.

- Susan, December 2024

hi Susan. Thanks for the feedback! Glad you all enjoyed the stay and managed with the very small bedroom! Property Owner
Marika September 2024

“My friends I booked this for loved the cottage.”

They praised the thought that had gone into the design and equipment, the cleanliness and the comfort of the cottage.

- Marika, September 2024

Hi Marika! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! Property Owner
Andrea September 2024

“The cottage was, just as described.”

Lovely and clean, well equipped and the guest book had clear instructions. We had parked just outside of the main gate and that was absolutely perfect. The surrounding area is peaceful, quiet and beautiful. Ideal for cyclists as it is right next to a long cycle path. The steam railway station right next to the property was a bonus as we saw some great train going past it was stunning. We had a lovely time. Definitely reccomend.

- Andrea, September 2024

Hi Andrea. Thank you very much for the good feedback, we're glad you had a great time! Property Owner
Richard September 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was perfect for the two of us.”

It was well equiped, warm, cosy and comfortable and an ideal location for our holiday.

- Richard, September 2024

Hi Richard. We are always very happy to hear when people enjoyed their stay, so thank you very much and hope to have you again in future! Property Owner
Rachael June 2024

“We fell in love with the cottage, we felt like the railway children!”

Beds were super comfy, very clean, its small but it was all we needed for our stay. Very well designed and loved the decor, thank you for sharing your lovely cottage!

- Rachael, June 2024

Thank you so much for such a positive review, and we are really happy to hear you enjoyed your stay so much! Property Owner
Arlene June 2024

“The area was lovely and quirky.”

Comfortable beds, loved shower, downstairs sitting arrangement very uncomfortable, out all day but in at night, we are of that age, upgrade furniture request. No parking bit of a nuisance and no outside space at all, we thought area at side of cottage belonged to number 1 but apparently it belongs to number 4. That said we enjoyed our stay at 1 Dinas Cottages right next to Welsh Heritage Railway, we assume we are in what was the station cottages for their employees.

- Arlene, June 2024
Christopher April 2024

“Lots of lovely details and thoughtful touches .”

The children loved the fairy lights in the bedroom. A little let down by a few maintenance issues. The two heaters in the bedrooms didn’t work. The flooring on the landing area was worn out and lifting which we tripped on several times. Ed parked near the metal gate as instructed but the local farmer asked us not to as it caused problems with his lorries . The lack of any outdoor space isn’t really made clear on the listing . Overall we enjoyed our stay. It’s a great area to explore

- Christopher, April 2024

Hia Chris; thanks for the feedback. We were unaware of these maintenance issues; they have since been resolved as a priority, including a new housekeeper. We’re glad to take your comments and that you enjoyed the stay. Property Owner
Michael September 2023

“Nice cottage in a quiet location, Only needed to contact owners on a minor point there response was very quick and very helpful, a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage.”

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- Michael, September 2023

Thank you Michael, we love to hear that our renter's had a positive experience! Property Owner
Elena August 2023

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

The only issue we had was drying wet clothes and towels as the radiators were not really suitable for that and there was nowhere to hang them outside.

- Elena, August 2023

Hi, we have supplied a washer/dryer for the cottage. There is also a clothes drying rack. We encourage guests to get in touch if there are issues - we were not made aware of these during your stay. Thanks for the feedback Property Owner
Heather August 2023

“I shall start with the good things.”

The beds were extremely comfortable, bedding clean. Hob clean oven could have been cleaner. No instructions on how to use them. Toilet and handbasin in bathroom clean.Cottage very close to the steam railway line. Cottage in a good location for seeing all the local spots. Anglesea was just a very short drive away. Now for the not so good things. Curb appeal not good out side of the cottage had a great big puddle you had to walk through to get to the door. Outside of the door was very dirty. On entering the cottage the door frames and the walls were very grubby. The windows were very dirty, not been cleaned in a long time. On the floor of the sitting area is a rug which is fraying and turned up at one corner a serious tripping hazard it is also becoming thread bare. On a closer look at the kitchen area things were not that good. Toaster dirty, pot that held kitchen utensils was very dirty on the outside, old food and grease all over it, looking on the inside it was discussing, filthy dirty I would hate to think what bacteria was living there. I had to wash the utensils before I could use them. Very heavy cobwebs all over the walls heavy with dust and grease, been there for a while. (not new cobwebs). The oven hood was thick with greas and dust, not been cleaned in months. Going up stairs the floor on the landing is wooden planks but they had been covered in a sticky back plastic which had started to split and the split plastic was very sharp and not good if stepped on in bare feet. Thick cobwebs covered in dust hanging from the light Main bedroom not to bad at all, just dirty windows on the inside other than that it was acceptable. Bedroom 2. Very small with a very high bed. Shelves hanging on the wall. Shelves were screwed on through a rope that held them up and the wooden shelf glued to the wall. One of the shelves had come away from the wall and could not be used. The head of the bed was right by the window. The window ledge was about 18 inched below the mattress of the bed. The window ledge was thick with dust, hair and rubbish, the windows were the dirtiest by far. Something had been splashed all down them, some white substance that had ran all down and was all over the window. Not nice at all. The venetian blinds were broken. Also the cord of the blinds were not secure to the wall and could quite easily get wrapped around a child neck. Also I do not understand the flashing christmas lights on the ceiling, someone who sufferers from light sensitive epilepsy could have a turn. Every time the light is switched on (even if you change the setting ) they come on at a fast flashing rhythm. I had to unplug it. Bathroom. The shower cubical was dirty human hair stuck on the inside of the cubical, an awful smell coming from the plug hole. On looking at the plug the waste pipe was mouldy and a black slime and hair down it. The plug itself was even worse had not been cleaned in a very long time. The smell was bad. A black waste bin was under the sink the top of it was very dusty and behind the bin was hair dust and fluff a shelf that went along the wall from the sink to the side of the toilet was also very dusty, human and dead insects along it. The bath towels are only a little bit bigger than the hand towels and would not even go around a child. Dust pan and brush, dust pan very dirty brush broken no handle. This cottage needs a deep clean to make it hygiene and bring it upto a 4 star rating. I would rate this as a 1 star This cottage could be a very nice place to stay if a lot of work was done to it. Also instruction to putting the rubbish out would be a good idea. Luckly for us the neighbours gave us the information we needed for putting out the bins for collection.

- Heather, August 2023

Hi Heather. We are not really sure where to start with this feedback. What is not mentioned in your review here was the numerous ill-mannered and frankly quite rude phone-calls for non-issues which we were subjected to during the stay. A 15 minute call where you were quite rude, about how to use the TV remote, for example, is not something we have experienced before. You have raised a couple of reasonable observations in your feedback, which we appreciate and will upgrade, revise or provide instructions as applicable. As can be seen by all the other positive reviews before and after your stay, we have never faced such a large list of complaints or extreme negativity from any other renter, which leads us to believe this was more of a "you" problem than actual, real issues with the property. Property Owner
Chris June 2023

“We were happy with the cottage.”

It was sweet and suitable for two people in a lovely location, and would be happy to return. A few things however to improve it for other visitors: 1. we could not get the TV to work - no signal. And no instructions in the manual on how to use the TV. As it happens we don't watch much TV so we were personally not so concerned about this. 2. there is no washing line available, although there is a washing machine. There is a washing line immediately outside the property but we were told by a friendly neighbour that it belonged to number 4, and we would be advised (!) not to use it. In the end the super friendly neighbour lent us a free standing washing structure to dry our clothes. 3. There were no instructions re recycling or rubbish disposal. We put the recycling out when we saw neighbours doing so, but nothing had been collected by the time we left. We were happy to help but confused as to the lack of any details. Yet to put all this in context we enjoyed our stay, appreciated the cottage and would be happy to return.

- Chris, June 2023

Hi Chris. Thanks so much for detailed feedback, it's good for us to know what we can do to improve as some things don't become apparent unless you stay there for a while. Regarding your points: 1) Sorry about the TV! We should have made it clear that it is for streaming only, at the time we did not have an aerial. We have since added an aerial for TV watching! 2) I'm not sure if you saw it but we do have a clothes dryer in the cottage as well as a drying rack (indoor), but understand they aren't always suitable for all clothes. We're glad you managed to find a solution however! 3) Bin information should have been provided by Sykes message and is laminated on paper in the cottage - apologies that does not seem to have been the case for you. Thanks again for the positive feedback and hope you would like to stay again. Property Owner
Raymond June 2023

“Very pleasant stay , owners very helpful”

- Raymond, June 2023

Thank you Raymond! It genuinely lifts us up to see people enjoying the place! Property Owner
Louise May 2023

“The cottage was very clean, well equipped, quiet and comfortable, we enjoyed our stay here.”

We couldn’t park outside the cottage but we were aware of this so parked about a minutes walk away in a small lay by near the church. Not an issue. Our only small comments would be: - there was no information provided regarding bin collection in the handbook. We would have left the bins out if we would have known the day. - The shower was a bit lack lustre so the water pressure may need adjusting. These were just small points of note for the owner, overall we would stay again as this was a lovely little cottage.

- Louise, May 2023

Hi Louise. Thanks for the great feedback! Regarding the bins; we have added that information in now as you're right, we forgot to tell people what to do with that - thanks for letting us know. Property Owner
Delia May 2023

“We were pleasantly surprised how well equipped the kitchen was and the bed was super comfortable.”

Everything was clean, all appliances working, tv set up with Prime logged in and good wifi. Although we couldn’t park right outside the property, this had been clearly communicated to us beforehand so not an issue- we ended up parking about a 40 second walk away from the cottage. If we were revisiting the area we would happily rebook the cottage.

- Delia, May 2023

Hi Delia, thanks for the positive feedback and hope to have you again! Property Owner
Georgia April 2023

“Beautiful cottage and a lovely location!”

The property had everything we needed for a self-catered stay, including utensils, baking trays and condiments. The cottage was very clean and beds were extremely comfortable.

- Georgia, April 2023

Hi Georgia, thank you very much for the positive feedback and we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner
Daniel April 2023

“Recently completed a short trip to Wales and stayed at 1 Dinas Cottage.”

It was a lovely, really quaint little cottage set in a picturesque area. The cottage was very well presented and felt like home as soon as we got there.Highly recommended and would definitely stay again.

- Daniel, April 2023

Hi Daniel, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and positive reviews never get old! Thanks for staying and hope to see you there again in future. Property Owner
Eileen April 2023

“I find 4pm a bit late for me for check-in after travelling for four hours.”

I need to have a rest this was a very cosy cottage with the wood burner and a wonderful location I would go again

- Eileen, April 2023

Hi Eileen, Thank you for the review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay! If you come back in future, feel free to send us a message before your arrival date and we can try to get you checked in earlier to make it a bit easier for you. Property Owner
Lacey Beth March 2023

“I wouldn’t have classed the garden as a secure garden for a dog but it was manageable”

- Lacey Beth, March 2023

Hi Lacey. Thanks for your positive rating and we are really glad you enjoyed the cottage! We just wanted to point out that we didn't advertise anywhere that there is a secure garden for pets to use, although we do welcome pets at 1 Dinas it is up to the guest to ensure pets are appropriately looked after and not allowed to roam around outside without supervision. We would be happy to host you again in future so please come again! Property Owner
Lois February 2023

“Lovely little cottage, we had a brilliant stay.”

My husband, our daughter who is 10 and our dog looked forward to getting back each day to light the fire and warm up, all amenities supplied. It was cosy and the beds were very comfortable, the cottage was close to the walks and climbs we wanted to do, especially Snowdon. We took a lovely walk to Caernafon from the cottage only 2.5 miles on foot and a 20 min walk to a small Morrisons. It was a shame there was no hot water running through the tap in the kitchen so had to boil the kettle to wash our dishes and the shower although lovely doesn't have alot of pressure. These 2 things were very minor and did not ruin our time at the cottage, we will definitely book again when we revisit.

- Lois, February 2023

Thanks for this feedback and we’re glad you enjoyed the stay. We had some plumbing work done the day before you arrived; it seems the plumber hadn’t turned the hot water back on in the kitchen. Apologies and had we have known someone would have been sent out immediately. Thanks again for the feedback and it’s great to know that you would stay again. Property Owner
Ian February 2023

“Amazing little place to stay.”

Off the beaten track very quiet setting. Very quaint and cozy. Loved the log burner for the chilly nights, the dog loved it. Easy access to all of Snowdonia and the west coast of wale

- Ian, February 2023

Thank you Mr Lonsdsle, this was out first stay and we’re glad you had a positive experience. Property Owner

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Summary

Two double bedrooms
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric heaters
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer
TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking on a first come, first served basis
One large dog or two small well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.9 miles
Note: One of the doubles has single-sided access

The property

Positioned on the outskirts of Dinas, near Bontnewydd in Gwynedd is 1 Dinas Cottages, a characterful, end-of-terrace home.

Within close proximity to a range of amenities, the shoreline, and Snowdonia National Park, 1 Dinas Cottages offers four guests a homely base whilst exploring this beautiful part of the region.

Step into the open-plan living space, complete with rustic interiors, a breakfast bar for four, a wall-mounted TV, beamed ceilings, and a well-equipped kitchen; unwind here, prepare meals, dine, and recount your day's adventures.

Head outdoors to hang out your washing or to enjoy some fresh air, before returning indoors to refresh in the sleek shower room.

Catch your rest in one of two double bedrooms, before kickstarting your itinerary, touring North Wales and its delights.

Start off by aiming for Caernarfon and its medieval castle, encompassed by stunning grounds and boasting breath-taking architecture, before reaching the pier, home to a range of eateries and shops, whilst Inigo Jones Slate Works is also a popular local attraction, suitable for those with an interest in both history and mining.

By car, reach the national park, dotted with nature-filled walking trails and sweeping hills, notable attractions include Beddgelert Forest, Llyn Cwellyn, Yr Wyddfa, and Zip World Llechwedd which is perfect for those seeking fun; enjoy the breath-taking vistas on foot, from a height or by zipping across the county.

Complete your getaway by stopping off at Plas Menai National Outdoor Centre, a firm family favourite, or tour National Trust - Penrhyn Castle & Garden, perfect for touring on rainy days, before reaching Garth Pier, peppered with seaside amusements, and standing as the second longest pier in Wales.

Gather your loved ones at 1 Dinas Cottages.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BONTNEWYDD, GWYNEDD

Caernarfon 2 miles; Llanberis 8.5 miles; Bangor 11 miles

Bontnewydd is a village sitting just outside of Caernarfon in North Wales, it sits at the confluence of the Rivers Beuno and Gwyrfair. The village offers a couple of shops, a fish and chip shop and a friendly pub serving food. The royal town of Caernarfon is just two miles away, dominated by a stunning castle, a wealth of charming buildings and many amenities. As well as miles of idyllic coastline at your doorstep, the renowned Snowdonia National Park is also within easy reach, boasting dominating mountains with breath-taking walking and cycling country to explore, as well as activities such as Bounce Below and Zip World for the thrill-seekers. The picturesque village of Llanberis is easy to reach and offers much to the visitor including the National Slate Museum, Llanberis Lake Railway, Castell Dolbadarn and more. Also worth a visit is the city of Bangor, while the Isle of Anglesey, slightly further afield, plays host to a wealth of unspoilt countryside, heritage and much to see and do.

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Dinas near Bontnewydd, Gwynedd, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1123462)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Thank you for a delightful stay.”

“Lovely little cottage.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at DINA's cottage which was immaculate when we arrived.”

“My friends I booked this for loved the cottage.”

“The cottage was, just as described.”

“We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was perfect for the two of us.”

“We fell in love with the cottage, we felt like the railway children!”

“The area was lovely and quirky.”

“Lots of lovely details and thoughtful touches .”

“Nice cottage in a quiet location, Only needed to contact owners on a minor point there response was very quick and very helpful, a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

“I shall start with the good things.”

“We were happy with the cottage.”

“Very pleasant stay , owners very helpful”

“The cottage was very clean, well equipped, quiet and comfortable, we enjoyed our stay here.”

“We were pleasantly surprised how well equipped the kitchen was and the bed was super comfortable.”

“Beautiful cottage and a lovely location!”

“Recently completed a short trip to Wales and stayed at 1 Dinas Cottage.”

“I find 4pm a bit late for me for check-in after travelling for four hours.”

“I wouldn’t have classed the garden as a secure garden for a dog but it was manageable”

“Lovely little cottage, we had a brilliant stay.”

“Amazing little place to stay.”

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About the location

BONTNEWYDD, GWYNEDD