Self-Catering at Arwel | Holiday Cottages in Llanrwst | Vacation Rentals by Selfcater.com

Holiday home
Arwel is a detached, character cottage in the village of Capel Garmon near Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia. With four bedrooms, including a super king-size double, a further double with en-suite access, a single and a twin, this cottage offers flexible sleeping accommodation for up to seven people. To the outside of the cottage there is roadside parking and a garden with furniture, a summerhouse, a chimnea and a barbecue. With walks available from the doorstep, a local pub within walking distance, and fantastic access to Snowdonia, Arwel is a cosy cottage, and an ideal base for any group. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome.

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single. Shower room with large free-standing cubicle waterfall shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room (seats 5) with woodburner. Second sitting room (seats 5) with single sofa bed.

Area
Betws-y-Coed, known as the Gateway to Snowdonia, is North Wales' most popular inland resort. Surrounded by dense woodland and magnificent mountain country, this is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. At Betws-y-Coed the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, and the beauty of the area is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, river pools and ancient bridges. Most famous of all are the magnificent Swallow Falls, situated where the Llugwy River hurls itself into a spectacular chasm. The village has shops, pubs, places to eat, miniature railway, a riverside golf course and the Woodland High Rope Activity Centre, and is home to The Snowdonia National Park Visitor Centre, as well as being the start of the beautiful Conwy Valley which leads to the coast and the lovely towns of Llandudno and Conwy.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs. WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and hand towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. On street parking. Garden with furniture and summerhouse. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 2.5 miles. Local pub Tafarn Penllan pub is 20 yards away - details of opening times can be found on the pubs Facebook page. There are also pubs 2 miles away. Note: Step on landing outside single room. Note: Low doorways, care to be taken. Note: Limited mobile signal. Note: Terraced garden with steep drops, children to be supervised. Note: Dogs are not allowed upstairs in the property. Note: No fireworks are allowed at the property. Please note: This property only accepts bookings on either Friday or Monday (other days may be accepted but only with prior approval from owner, please contact sykes to arrange)

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April 2024

A fantastic family cottage, we had three generations staying and the cottage was loved by all. The house is so well equipped, it is closer to going into someone's home than a holiday let. The log fire creates a lovely cosy environment in the main lounge, and having the second lounge for the kids to play in was brilliant. The bedrooms are all of a great size with plenty of storage and the beds are very comfy! For a cottage with such history the house is warm and quickly warms up once activated. The showers in both rooms were great with hot water and good pressure! The kitchen was amazing! A range cooker was great and easy to use but what we liked the most was how well equipped it was, with big pans and plenty of cutlery to feed the whole family! The outdoor area is a lovely place to spend time in, and the views from the back are gorgeous. The location is five minutes out from Betwys-coed and we were able to go anywhere from Conwy to Portmadog in less than an hour from the cottage, through some of the best country side the UK has to offer! Cannot fault this property at all, and host gave us loads of great advice prior to our holiday starting. Perfect holiday!

Mrs Griffiths

August 2020

Lovely comfortable cottage just a few minutes drive from beautiful Betws y coed.. All the facilities you need for a great stay. Great communication from Jane. A really lovely place to relax and explore stunning snowdonia and North wales. Would recommend highly.

Mr Baldock

July 2020

Arwell is a fabulous family holiday home in a great location, plenty of room inside, all the usual extras were missing, tourist info leaflets, games, cards etc due to covid 19.. .. We took our own made our own entertainment. The outside space is equally as impressive, steps from the back door take you up to the first terrace which has a wooden picnic bench, perfect for an early morning cuppa, then more steps up to the top to a grassy open space containing a summer house(with plenty of garden furniture) and the view! Two perfectly placed beaches await you so you can take in the breath taking scenery possibly with a glass of wine. A perfect spot to unwind.

Mr Baldock, July 2020

December 2019

The cottage is beautiful and very clean.. The town is really small but local shops can be driven to within 15 minutes. The cottage was so well equipped and we enjoyed every second.

Mrs Ehlen, December 2019

November 2019

This is a well placed cottage in a peaceful small village.. On arrival it is found to be immaculately clean and it very well equipped. There are two large living rooms which is excellent for a group of guests who may want to do different things.

Mrs Manasseh, November 2019

October 2019

Arwel is a very comfortable house which had everything we could possibly need.. Many holiday cottages have very limited kitchen utensils so often it's hard to do 'proper' cooking but Arwel is really well equipped so was perfect for our purposes of a family gathering. We really appreciated meeting the friendly neighbour who assisted with local information and getting bins out etc. Having plenty of room in the hallway for wet walking boots and coats was great. The welcome gift of milk, butter, cakes & firelighting materials was lovely.

Mrs Hall

May 2019

Lovely spacious welcoming house.. Excellent location for enjoying the countryside.

Mrs Paxford

April 2019

Great house in idyllic location but only 1.. 3 miles from Betwys Coed for shops and good selection of restaurants (most of which are dog friendly).

Mrs Tucker

November 2018

Beautiful Base for exploration of the area,lovely remote village within driving distance of Betws -y -Coed house is well equipped for many people.. The lady who owns this property's a great communicator. Would go back again.Shame the local pub doesn't open very much.No Internet access. Reduced mobile signal...... But you are in a remote area.

Mrs Thompson

September 2018

Lovely place to stay to explore Snowdonia National Park.. After long walks we came back to a comfortable cottage and set up a warm fire.

Mr Watkins

May 2018

Mrs McPhearson certainly went the extra mile to make us feel welcome in her holiday home & everything we could have wanted was provided.. The cottage was delightful in a beautiful tranquil, rural village just two miles from the busy village of Betws y Coed & two & a half miles from the little shopping town of Llanrwst. A perfect location for anyone wanting to holiday in the Snowdonia National Park!

Mrs Brain

Arwel was a lovely house in a charming hamlet and the view from the garden was fantastic.. It was very comfy and was kitted out with everything we needed in the kitchen and there were lots of fun games for the children. We will definitely visit again. Our experience with Sykes Cottages was also extremely good and I would definitely recommend them.

Miss Doherty

The holiday home was even better than the photos! So clean and tidy and the views from the garden were unreal! Jane was so helpful and was really flexible with arranging check in / check out times and really couldn’t do enough for us! Our dog absolutely loved running up and down the steps to the garden (and barking at the cows), the neighbours were all also really friendly. Location was also perfect you are literally 5 minutes from the centre of betsw y coed and the A5. Really easy to get to colwyn too it’s only 30 minutes away and the dog friendly beach is spotless! Definitely recommend and will be visiting again for sure! Thank you so much!

Mr Tappern

April 2018

Amazing location and stunning views from the garden.. Comfortable stay had by all. Would definitely come back again

Mrs Mankertz

February 2018

Fabulous cottage, lovely log burning fire for the winter and fabulous views from the top garden.. Very well equipped and owners extremely helpful.

Mr Jones

October 2017

Nothing in particular - it was very spacious even for 7 people.. Everything was fine!

August 2017

Great location for ZipWorld and Snowdon and the surrounding hills for walking.. Lovely quiet setting to get away from it all. Well stocked cottage which was nice and clean.

Mrs Manasseh

April 2017

A very well presented house in what for us is an ideal location.. The owner kind and helpful in arranging for access to the house.All in all a super holiday.

Mr Morris

July 2016

Liked the beautiful views from the garden and the quiet location of the property.

Mr Brigden

June 2016

Superb location and a lovely cottage, could not fault our holiday.

Mrs Miller-King

January 2016

The sitting room with the woodburner was amazingly cosy the bed was very comfortable!

Mrs Boothman

December 2015

We have stayed here before and loved the location. The owners left some goodies for the children and a bottle of wine for us with Christmas card, very thoughtful thank you. We had a lovely time and even though the weather was not ideal, we managed a walk from the house and then Conwy Castle and mountain the next day.

Mrs Eaves

October 2015

The cottage was just what we needed for the family and dogs. Lovely location, warm and cosy. Neighbours very friendly and we had a lovely few days. WI-if free zone so the kids had to play games with us!

September 2015

Beautiful views from the garden, everything we needed, had great weather too

Mrs Coleyshaw

Very comfortable property. A good situation and wonderful views from the garden.

Mrs Allvin

We loved our experience. The cottage was the perfect fit for us. It was secluded, the scenery was beautiful and it was a great location to tour Northern Wales.

Mrs Boylan

Location was great, cottage and garden was perfect,couldn't ask for more!

Mrs Horn

Arwel is a home rather than a holiday house! It was comfortable and very well equipped, especially in the kitchen. We really loved the location - off the beaten track, but Snowdonia and surrounds very accessible.

Mrs Jenkins

August 2015

A lovely spacious cottage that is spotlessly clean, in a great location and has splendid views.

A fantastic character cottage in a beautiful setting. It was so comfortable with great access to beautiful Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia!

Mrs Snowden

July 2015

Lovely cottage. Very well equipped. Great location

Ms Fox

May 2015

The cottage was in a beautiful setting and the views from the garden were magnificent. The cottage was very homely and had everything you needed.

Mrs Oshaughnessy

April 2015

An amazing time with amazing friends, the cottage was just what we needed to relax after our walk up Snowdon.

Dr Haddow

February 2015

A wonderful place to stay, the photos don't do it justice. The beds are very comfortable, the kitchen very well equipped and the lounge with wood burner was cosy. The second lounge is great for kids to use as a play room. In beautiful surroundings away from it all. Feels like you're in a second home and not just a rented cottage.

Mrs Oliver

Arwel is a lovely welcoming cottage in a great location for exploring Snowdonia.

Mrs Sparkes

October 2014

A lovely cottage, a home from home with all furnishings to a high standard. Lovely garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ, and fantastic views over the mountains.

Miss Payne

September 2014

Very comfortable and welcoming property with nice touches ie. dog towel and feeding bowl.

Mr Darby

March 2014

The cottage was lovely, in a great location and contained everything we could need.

January 2014

A really comfortable and well furnished house in a great location for exploring Snowdonia and the Conway Valley.

Mrs Brock

September 2013

Lovely cottage and location, close to Betws-y-Coed, which has plenty of shops and places to eat. Highly recommend.

Ms Quinn

May 2013

Beautiful location; house was lovely and cosy - very charming. Highly recommend.

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Arwel in Llanrwst, Conwy