Surrounded by mountains in the heart of Snowdonia, this Beddgelert cottage is an ideal base for exploring the National Park and the sights of North Wales.
Situated in the pretty village of Beddgelert, Arosfa is one of a row of pretty stone-built cottages located at the foot of Snowdon and opposite the clear waters of the River Glaslyn. Built for copper miner's in the 1830s, the cottage has been completely refurbished to an extremely high standard to provide quality self catering accommodation for 2 adults.
Downstairs is a lounge / dining room with comfy seating, table and chairs, feature fireplace with log-burning stove, and outlook to the surrounding mountains. A colour TV, and a DVD / CD home cinema system with radio are provided.
The fully equipped fitted kitchen includes a 2 ring ceramic halogen hob, a high quality combi oven/microwave, extractor fan, fridge, kettle, and toaster. There is plenty of storage space, and a full compliment of all the usual culinary equipment and kitchen essentials. All cleaning equipment and tea towels are provided.
A separate utility and drying room contains a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer.
Upstairs is a spacious bedroom with a 4ft double bed. There is plenty of storage space with a walk-in wardrobe / dressing area. Views from the bedroom window look out over the River Glaslyn and the mountains. All bed linen is provided. Upstairs there is also a bathroom with a bath and washbasin (towels are not provided), and a separate WC.
Outside a door from the utility / drying room leads into the back garden, a private retreat backed by birch woodland on the mountain slope behind. There is a patio / seating area with table and chairs, and views over the cottage to the mountains.
Heating is by night storage heaters (electricity is by meter reading). Wood for the log burner is also available in the village.
Situated at the foot of Snowdon, Beddgelert is a great base from which to explore Snowdonia. There is walking and climbing of all grades from the front door, spectacular sandy beaches, golf courses, great medieval castles at Harlech, Caernarfon, and Conwy, and several of the Great Little Trains of Wales.
Arosfa is a 2 minute walk from the centre of Beddgelert. Amenities include a store, a Post Office, three pubs, several restaurants and cafes, and an award-winning ice cream parlour.
Highlights
Fantastic village location in the heart of Snowdonia.
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