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Waterfall Cottage - Blaenau Ffestiniog | 5014

Waterfall Cottage - Blaenau Ffestiniog | 5014

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 6 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
4.8
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0

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Quaint cottage with a hot tub above the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in the middle of North Wales, a great central location to explore the area. This cottage also has a Summer House perched high on a cliff with great mountain views of Ffestiniog Valley, the 1st photo shows the Summer House at sunset. STS Grade 4

Excellent facilities, brilliant location

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family of two adults and two children aged 10 and 13 really enjoyed our stay at Waterfall Cottage. The cottage has been sympathetically modernised, keeping an old fashioned feel whilst offering excellent facilities and being very well equipped.

Even though the weather during our stay was a bit rubbish it didn't matter. The hot tub was a great place to chill out in the rain as was the summer house high up in the garden, which offered dramatic mountain views whatever the weather. The garden is very steep and those with young children or mobility issues would probably find accessing the summer house and hot tub difficult.

The cottage has a smart TV and decent wifi and three decent sized bedrooms so that everyone had their own space. The kitchen was well equipped and we appreciated the washer dryer provided especially with the poor weather.

The cottage is excellently located, high on a hill on a very quiet dead end road but only a 10 minute walk away from the centre of Blaenau Ffestiniog, where there is a decent sized Co-op and several takeaways and cafes. The mountains around Blaenau Ffestiniog offer some brilliant walks with scenery that is well worth the effort.

The owner of the cottage called the day before our stay to explain the amenities at the cottage and again after we arrived to make sure everything was ok. We had no problems during our stay but I'm confident that the owner would have dealt with any issues promptly. We would definitely book a stay at Waterfall cottage again.



A fantastic hidden gem in a spectacular location

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jun 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Waterfall Cottage is a cozy family size holiday home perched above a charming historical quarrying town. Everything was well kept and clean, and we were very impressed with the modern kitchen and bathroom refurb. There is a lot of character in the decor of the place with plenty of features to appreciate throughout including the exposed ceiling beams. Finding the place could have been challenging but thanks to the helpful instructions detailed on the email, we had no trouble getting to the cottage. Take care on the roads as they are frequently very narrow or single laned.

The highlight of the place itself is definitely the garden. Firstly the lower deck which has plenty of seating and a good propane barbeque and a handy retractable parasol. Next up is the hot tub which was ready upon arrival and incredibly simple to use and is situated nicely to have a good degree of privacy whilst still offering great views of the surrounding landscape. Up at the top of the garden is the bespoke glass summerhouse which is a great evening hangout spot to watch the sunset but can get very hot during early afternoon in summer so plan accordingly.

The area around Waterfall Cottage has plenty of things within walking distance to enjoy including essentials like groceries, pharmacies and takeaways. There are several footpaths on the cottage’s doorstep to venture up into the mountains for awesome views of the valley and beyond (you can see the sea from up there). There’s a ton of history to discover in the abandoned quarrying buildings and mineshafts dotted around the hills as well as beautiful lakes. There are also plenty of good day trip locations within driving distance. For shopping and train enthusiasts Porthmadog is a short scenic drive southwest (or you can take the Ffestiniog rail, but check the schedule as this doesn’t run everyday). If you’re interested in a big sandy beach then Harlech is close by also with a good parking spot essentially beachside, we went late afternoon in June (out of term time) and attendance was minimal. A slightly longer drive away but a spot we particularly enjoyed was Penmon Point on Anglesey, a cute stoney beach with a fantastic surf shack style cafe.

Whilst we didn’t hear a lot from the host we felt very welcomed, Roger called us a few days before travelling to give us some preliminary details and helpful tips regarding walking into town and such, he also called on our second day to make sure everything was going well and if we had any queries. The place itself was very well laid out and there were plenty of instructions for the building’s amenities should we need them.

Overall an excellent stay blessed with perfect weather and during a very quiet time of the year although I imagine Blaenau never gets incredibly busy, not being such a touristy destination. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get away from it all and avoid some of the crowds that come with visiting many holiday destinations.



A really quaint cottage with fantastic facilities

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Jan 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic spot, glad we found it for our new years shindig. The property is conveniently located and allows comfortably discovering snowdonia (if you have a car, not sure if you're going by train). The facilities exceed all expectations - covered hottub with a roof is a godsend on rainy days, so is a woodfired stove. The kitchen has an oven and all the cooking basics. The beds are comfy, and the place also has heating in case the house is still cold. The only point of improvement would be the level of cleanliness, I recommend taking slippers to wear on the ground floor, and the dishes needed a wash before using.



A magical autumn stay

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We just returned from a week at Waterfall Cottage and had a fantastic time.

The cottage itself is close to the heart of Blaenau Ffestiniog with shops and bakery just a short walk away, while at the same time quiet and secluded. All we heard during the nights was the waterfall in the distance - only occasionally would the neighbours from the house down the road walk past.

The cottage is in a fantastic state and looks freshly renovated. The living area is cozy and functional, the fireplace provides plenty of warmth. The decoration is wonderful - see if you can find all the wooden mice hidden away!

The kitchen is well equipped with with everything from cookware to silverware and cups and glasses. Just be aware that if you're cooking for more than 2, you might want to bring larger pots/pans yourself, as they're all relatively small. Outdoors there's also a freezer.

The bathroom comes with a power shower that does its job, a large bathtub and a modern bathroom suite. Compared with other cottages it's a fantastic size.

The bedrooms are absolutely lovely with huge amounts of storage. The bed frames are extremely sturdy divans - I'm a very heavy man and they didn't make a squeak. The doors are also close to normal size, which can be a rare find for Welsh cottages!

Outdoors, the sun room and hot tub are absolutely fantastic. We made use of the hot tub during a storm and sitting in the warm water while the wind is howling and rain is coming down is an amazing experience. The hot tub is also expertly kept clean with all necessary utilities and chemicals available in the kitchen.

The ADSL internet connection/WiFi runs at about 6Mbit down and 750kbit up, which is serviceable. It lost connection twice during a thunderstorm when lightning was going down nearby. But for Netflix during the cold, dark evenings we opted to use 4G tethering through our mobile phones, which came to a stable 50Mbit down and 4Mbit up. We usually had 2 bars on 4G.

And finally, Roger was extremely friendly and helpful. He explained everything to us before our arrival and even installed a publicly available defibrillator next to the cottage

There were only very minor things that could do potentially do with improvement, none of which would cause us to move away from the perfect rating:
- It would be great if the sun room had heating for the colder seasons of the year
- It would be great if the path up to the sun room had railings installed, particularly for the wetter, slippier days
- The mattresses are a bit thin
- Some printed guides for the electric heating TV/FreeSat operation would've been good to have

We're definitely looking forward to booking the cottage again!



Fantastic

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Sep 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have returned from a fantastic stay at this cottage. The views from the Sun Room and Hot Tub were fantastic. We walked to The Dam and could spot the cottage in the distance. Roger the owner was very knowledgeable about the area. Underground Golf at Zip World is a must.



Second visit

Review submitted on Tue, 05 Jul 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved it so much that we returned again this year. The cottage has updated the sunroom at the top of the garden. What a feature! We spent hours and hours up there just reading and meditating. (If I had one piece of advice the seats could be comfier). We love the fact the cottage has almost everything you need to close the doors from the outside world and just chill.
If you are looking for seclusion this is the place.
We love the fact you can just walk to the co-op to get all your supplies or that you can just walk into the hills from the cottage. There are small signs of wear and tear within the cottage since last year - but that is to be expected. Still no hairdryer, and still this didn't change my experience.