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Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia

Upstairs bedroom - twin or superking beds

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Balcony

Explore the area

Trefriw, WLS

Place, Eryri National Park
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Fairy Falls Waterfall
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Swallow Falls
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 - downstairs

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia

Old Rectory Cottage is a lovely Welsh cottage, originally in the grounds of the village Rectory. The cottage is also known as Rectory Bach, meaning little Rectory.

All three bedrooms, the lounge and the kitchen have a great view of the Conwy Valley.

Downstairs there is a large fully equipped kitchen diner which seats 6 people. A bathroom with bath & overhead shower. A lovely lounge with a wood-burning stove to relax in front of with comfy seating for 6 people. The restful downstairs bedroom looks out onto the garden and patio area, with a superking bed which can be made up as two singles, and a sofa and TV.

Upstairs there are two large bedrooms with double aspect windows with Conwy Valley views, and another bathroom with a walk-in shower. As with the downstairs bedroom, we offer the choice of two superking size beds which can be made up as four single beds if this is preferred.

The private cottage style garden, which faces the valley and catches the sun, has seating areas, patio & decking. Part of the garden is enclosed to keep escape artist dogs safe. A BBQ is available for guests to use. Plus there is small garden cabin, perfect for reading a book and having quiet moments. There are lovely views of the Conwy Valley from the garden.

The cottage has its own driveway, with parking for two cars.

Please note there are eight steps leading from the driveway up to the cottage.

We have installed an EV charger which can only be used by our guests - please request at time of booking.

🚶 Walkable Village Amenities
Trefriw is a welcoming village with pubs, restaurants, shops, a children’s park, and even a dog park, all within walking distance. Stunning walks to waterfalls, lakes, and forest trails begin right from your doorstep.

Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or a peaceful retreat, Old Rectory Cottage offers everything you need for a memorable stay in beautiful Snowdonia.

Perfectly located for exploring Snowdonia - Trefriw Trails from the doorstep, beautiful lakes, Zip World, Betws y Coed, Snowdon, Conwy Castle, Bodnant Gardens, Llandudno, steam trains, beaches, waterfalls....

As well as being in a beautiful location, Old Rectory Cottage is in an excellent location, perfect for exploring Snowdonia and North Wales. Here's a sample:

Local villages and towns
- Old Rectory Cottage is in the village of Trefriw
- Betws y Coed (a bustling tourist village) 10 minutes drive
- Llanrwst (local Co-op, shops and cafes) 10 minute drive or 20 minute walk
- Conwy (medieval walled town with famous castle) 15 minutes drive
- Llandudno (Victorian seaside town, with pier and promenade, Great Orme) 35 minutes by car

Beaches
- West Shore Llandudno (dog friendly) 35 minutes by car
- Conwy Morfa (dog friendly) 25 minutes by car
- Colwyn Bay (dog friendly) 40 minutes by car
- Penmaenmawr beach (dog friendly) 30 minutes by car

Experiences
- Zip World Fforest 10 minutes by car
- Zip World Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog 40 minutes by car
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry 40 minutes by car
- Go Below Underground Adventures 30 minutes by car

Mountains and Lakes (Llyn)
- Pen y Pass (many of the routes up Snowdon are from here) - 35 minutes by car
- Crafnant - 10 minutes by car or 45 minutes walk
- Geirionydd - 10 minutes by car or 45 minute walk
- Padarn - 45 minutes by car
- Local walking trails - start from the cottage

Please do contact us if you have any questions - we live locally so know the area very well.

Best wishes Mike and Rachael

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steps up to the house and in the house

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Dogs only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of 2 cars. Domestic EV chargers are NOT permitted at the Property. If used penalties incurred see terms and conditions

Maximum of 6 guests - this includes infants. Unauthorised additional guests will incur a penalty charge of £100 per additional person per night

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10236144

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Trefriw

Located in Trefriw, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Llanrwst Almshouses and Conwy Valley Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Saw Bench and Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club. Consider Venue Cymru for a night out or Conwy Valley Maze if you're travelling with kids. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cave exploring nearby.

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Trefriw, WLS

What's nearby

Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Fairy Falls Waterfall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
Swallow Falls - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

Llanrwst Station - 4 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
‪The Alpine Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
‪Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms - ‬4 min drive
‪Tyn Y Coed - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia located?

This family-friendly Trefriw cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Fairy Falls Waterfall and Eryri National Park. Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall and Llanrwst Almshouses are also within 2 miles (3 km). North Llanrwst Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

9 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week in Snowdonia

We really enjoyed the week in this fantastic house. It is a perfect place to discover the north of Wales.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

19 July 2025

6 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer trip

We had a great trip to Snowdonia. What a lovely cottage in a lovely spot with loads of activities for the family to enjoy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024

Thanks very much for choosing to stay at our cottage. Wonderful to know you had a lovely time. Thanks for sharing 👍

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rectory Cottage

A lovely cottage and in a great location. A real home from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023

Thanks Susie and family for choosing to stay at Old Rectory Cottage in Trefriw

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

18 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A must place to stay in North Wales

A lovely place to stay in a lovely area. The views from the property are gorgeous. Rachael and Michael provide all the information before you stay and provide a much appreciated welcome pack. Good location for all the many activities North Wales has to offer. We definitely hope to stay again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

12 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, super clean.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is extremely clean and well equipped. The rooms are huge and the beds are very comfortable with quality linen. The location is ideal for for exploring the area. Thank you for the treats which were a lovely surprise.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2022

Thank you very much for your lovely review. Have a great autumn. Best wishes Rachael and Mike

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

15 September 2024

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Awesome

Old Rectory was clean, comfortable, beautiful views, very dog friendly, would definitely go again. Rachel the owner was a lovely lady. We had an awesome holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

20 August 2022

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Excellent property!

Beautiful house. Wonderful location. Rooms massive. Beds comfortable. Would absolutely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022

Thanks very much Liz for your review. It's good to know that you all enjoyed your week's holiday. Best wishes Rachael and Mike

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

18 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Rectory Cottage

Wonderful stay in a clean cosy cottage. Plenty of information local and further a field. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

David A.

18 June 2023

Old Rectory Cottage is situated in a beautiful, peaceful location but close enough to Llanrwst and Betws y Coed for groceries, shopping and food options. Llanberis and the Snowdon Mountain Railway is only 35 minutes and one of the most beautiful drives you will ever experience. Hosts Rachael and Mike have done an incredible job with this property. 3 large, spacious bedrooms each with a wonderful view. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed to self cater and there is also a charcoal grill available outdoors. They also went the extra mile by decorating for my wife’s birthday. We particularly enjoyed sitting out on the deck enjoying the view and tranquility, the private garden and summer house. We loved our time here and cannot recommend highly enough.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're delighted that you all enjoyed your stay at the cottage, and had a great time exploring Snowdonia. Best wishes Rachael and Mike

Verified

8/10 Good

Terry C.

20 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

access

Access to the property could be very dificult for a person with restricted mobility. I may have missed this in the covering information, but I saw no reference to this. One of our party had a real problem getting from the road up to the front door.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025

Thanks very much for choosing to stay at our cottage and for leaving it lovely and clean. We list the number of steps leading up to the property in the amenities section. It's probably best if you check with the property owner for steps in advance of any future bookings. Best wishes Rachael and Mike

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10/10 Excellent

Lesley P.

1 June 2024

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Excellent Cottage

The cottage was beautiful, with lovely views in a very friendly village, only 5 minutes easy walk to the fairy falls. There are 2 pubs very close both serving food , The Fairy Falls Hotel is Indian food, very nice. The Old Ship Inn does pub grub and real ales. Both were excellent for food .The cottage was spotless when we arrived and there was a lovely welcome pack. A lovely little sitting out area with tables and chairs again with the lovely views. A bonus a lovely summer house if you want a little piece and quiet or quiet drink. The kitchen was very well equipped and the bedrooms were big with very comfortable beds. I would highly recommend this cottage,(just a note there are 6 steps up to the cottage and no other way in) not a problem to us. All in all a beautiful cottage , we loved it and had a fantastic stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Toinette B.

25 September 2023

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Clean and comfortable cottage in a picturesque and convenient location

Despite the wet and windy weather, we had a lovely holiday in North-Wales. The cottage was pretty, spacious, clean and comfortable, and it had everything we needed. The welcome pack with Welsh goodies left by Rachael and Mike made us feel welcome from the start. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful and Trefriw is conveniently located to do lots of sightseeing. We could not believe how impressive the Fairy Falls waterfall was - less than a one minute stroll from the cottage. The characterful Old Ship Inn had a good menu, fine food and a cosy atmosphere. If you'd like to eat at Chandler's Brasserie it is best to book beforehand as they were fully booked during our stay. To fellow travellers, we can recommend the Cwm Idwal walk which is spectacular. The Great Orme Tramway Funicular and a cream tea at The Lemon Tree (with Alice in Wonderland theme) in Llandudno are well worth a visit. Beddgelert is so quaint and picturesque, not to be missed. Portmeirion with its vibrant colours, impressive architecture and woodland walk is a lovely experience. And Betws-y-Coed is only a short drive from Trefriw and good for some shopping on rainy days, offering a few eateries and beautiful falls walks as well. We can definitely recommend a stay at The Rectory Cottage in Trefriw.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2023

Thanks very much for writing this lovely review on your stay at Old Rectory Cottage. And for noting the range of things to do and experience. Best wishes Rachael and Mike

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

3 November 2021

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October half term

Beautiful clean cottage with lots of space and convenient location. We appreciated the treats left for us and our dog! Wouldn’t hesitate to return

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

6 October 2021

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Excellent property

Fantastic property in excellent position. Very good accommodation. Owners were very helpful and resolved one small problem very quickly.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rachael Walton or Mike Roberts

Hi, we're Mike and Rachael. We live nearby the cottage. A few years ago we use to own a bed and breakfast in nearby Betws y Coed.

We enjoy walking in Snowdonia with our two dogs Boots and Benji. Mike is a keen golfer, whilst Rachael enjoys running and yoga.

Why they chose this property

Old Rectory Cottage is located in the lovely peaceful village of Trefriw in the Snowdonia National Park. The cottage itself is in a great location, with views of the Conwy Valley and great walks from the front door. The busy village of Betws y Coed (known as the Gateway to Snowdonia) is a 10 minute drive away, and Conwy with it's cobbled streets, its castle and the Smallest House in Wales is a 15 minute drive away. There is lots to explore in the area. Activity adventure with hikes up mountains and exploring caves, and Zip World and paddleboarding. Walks around the local lakes of Crafnant and Gerionyedd. Castles, steam trains, stately homes, including the National Slate Museum. And gardens to visit, including the National Trust Bodnant Gardens. A variety of beaches are just a 30 minute drive away, with some being dog friendly all year round. We have locals knowledge about what to see and do. We're happy to answer any questions when booking to help you plan your holiday.

What makes this property unique

Old Rectory Cottage is great for families and friends. There's plenty of space with two communal rooms downstairs - kitchen/diner and the lounge.

The bedrooms are large. The superking beds can also be made up as single beds so there is flexible sleeping arrangements. Please notify Mike and Rachael in advance of arrival with your choice of bed configuration.

And you are not limited to having just the one bathroom - there are two bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs.

There are wonderful views of the Conwy Valley from house. It's lovely either relaxing in the garden with a glass of wine or keeping warm in the cosy lounge with the roaring fire in the wood burner. Dog friendly with an enclosed area of the cottage garden. Dogs are allowed in all the downstairs area of the cottage. We provide an untethered EV charging point for our guests only. This must be requested at the time of booking. Mike and Rachael live locally. We personally take care of our cottage. We want our guests to have a lovely holiday.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3 - downstairs

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Upstairs bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Wonderful Welsh cottage. Dog friendly. EV charger. Near Betws y Coed. Snowdonia

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About the area

Trefriw

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Wonderful week in Snowdonia

Christian D.

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Scott C.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

A beautiful holiday home in the heart of it all!

Melanie T.

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Lovely stay in Trefriw

Roger P.

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Summer trip

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10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

Rectory Cottage

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

A must place to stay in North Wales

Sarah K.

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Lovely week

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David E.

5 * Stay

David E.

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Cute cottage

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