Reviews of Uk34351 - Squirrel Cottage 4 stars
Betws-y-coed, LL24 0BN, United Kingdom
#21 of 70 Holiday rentals in Betws-y-coed
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 24 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Bob
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Perfect!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
Squirrel Cottage is charming, comfortable, clean, tastefully furnished and decorated, with authentic character. Ideally located close to the village centre. Nicola is the perfect host. I have visited the area many, many times, but this time, Squirrel Cottage was an integral part of a wonderful holiday.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Banks
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Perfect location - walking distance to Betws-y-coed and only a 10-15 minute drive to the mountains!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location in Betws-y-coed and proximity to the Snowdonia mountain range are excellent, a huge plus for this cosy and hygge cottage.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Steve
United Kingdom17 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Cosy and relaxing pre-Christmas break”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 3 nights
The only downside to being located close to the action is the proximity to the busy A5. You get an amount of traffic noise at the front of the property but the thick stone walls really help.
The cottage is in an excellent location for quick access to transport links and local amenities. If you're of an outdoor persuasion then there are plenty of walks and rides on the doorstep, and the highly popular Ogwen Valley and Snowdon Range are not at all far away. The cottage itself is lovely and cosy and finished to a high standard.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 16 December 2024
Lavill
United Kingdom1 review10“Overall a fantastic little cottage perfect for a couples getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was really good
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 September 2024
Delvene
United Kingdom34 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent position for a cottage in Bettws-y-Coed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
Squirrel Cottage was in an excellent position in Bettws-y-Coed. Although the cottage is compact, it provides everything you could need for a lovely stay. The cottage was well served with facilities and very clean. Nichola was very helpful and on hand if needed. We would recommend this cottage for couples wanting a lovely stay in this delightful town.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Mark
United Kingdom15 reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful location, plenty of parking nearby. Everything you need for a lovely stay, and the fire was a nice addition for a chilly May evening!
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom8 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“An utterly charming cottage in an excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved our stay at squirrel cottage. Every detail has been carefully designed to ensure you are comfy and cosy… and you can’t beat a roaring fire and a roll top bath after a long day on the fells.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Toby
United Kingdom1 review10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Can’t fault it
It was cosy and everything was in great condition. The garden was an added bonus. Absolutely great value for money
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom5 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Only issue was the damp smell from the bathroom, fan not really big enough as the condensation was running off the wall and I started wheezing as I have asthma.
Lovely cosy cottage. Nice touches and well provisioned. Milk and biscuits ready after a long trip. Loved feeding the birds with the food provided. Nice touches. Nicolas responded immediately when the TV stopped working . Great service.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Elaine
United Kingdom5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely little cottage & great location.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Amelia
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Lovely cosy cottage in beautiful location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Amazing location in beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed, which has many hiking shops and good places for dinner. Great spot for exploring all that North Wales has to offer. Cottage was cosy, comfortable and well equipt. We enjoyed being able to relax by the fire in the evenings. We didn't find parking to be a problem and could easily find a spot on the road nearby. The host Nicola communicated very well with us before and during our stay to answer any questions we may have.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Wardley
Australia6 reviews9.0“Lovely traditional cottage”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower a little awkward to use. And no parking.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Lydia
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Great location! Lovely host”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A fantastically located cottage. A stone's throw from the centre of Betws-y-coed centre and so perfect for lovely walks. The garden is absolutely lovely, we really enjoyed sitting watching the birds. The kitchen is also very well stocked with utensils so great for self catering, and the bed was extremely comfortable. We got very lucky with the on-road parking nearby, especially given the stunning weather and many visitors to the area, but be aware that you may have to walk a short distance in the busy season as there's no dedicated parking. The shower is quite low and also quite claustrophobic because of the round rail setup (not the best for tall visitors). But it's a great excuse to use the lovely big bath instead which I hugely recommend! I also can't thank Nicola enough for her great communication and helpfulness during our stay. Wonderful host!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 4 November 2024
Katie
United Kingdom21 reviews5 helpful votes6.0“Pleasant reasonably priced stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The cottage felt a bit damp and could have benefitted from a de-humidifier. The cottage could do with a deep clean but this may be due to visiting out of season. The pillows could do with an upgrade (bit hard). There was a selection of DVDs to watch, but there didn’t appear to be a DVD player and we couldn’t get Netflix to work.
Great location, in walking distance of the centre of Betws-y-coed. Providing a bird feeder, a bird book and binoculars to watch the birds was a nice touch.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Fujihara
Japan2 reviews7.0“A serene haven, with its bird filled garden was the ideal getaway to Snowdon’s breathtaking landscapes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately, the living room had a strong musty smell. The mattress was too soft for us. The throw on the bed had a small oily wet patch which was concerning.
The garden is naturally made and beautiful with some friendly visitors, such as Robin. The bathroom was nice size and we enjoyed bath time. The cottage itself was beautiful and finished to a high standard.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Anonymous
United Kingdom1 review7.0“great and cozy ! in a brilliant area !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
sometimes felt very dark in the bedroom and some of the lights were as confused as us when trying to work them.
location of the property was the main attraction for us. and the summer house but that was closed of and we had no explanation of why.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Eaves
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 5 November 2024
Charlie
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jack
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Shaun
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Wendy
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Julian
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Anonymous
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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