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Reviews of Ty'r Afon - River Cottage

The Railway Cottage, Bala, LL23 7NT, United Kingdom

#6 of 32 hotels in Bala

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 122 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable few days away
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice and comfortable and in a lovely quiet location with everything you needed for your stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few bits of the cottage that could have been cleaned better, like the oven or the surfaces. However, things were generally clean and nothing spoled our stay there...we would come again.

    The cottage was in a great location- away from the touristy Snowdonia, but with lovely walks nearby. Our hosts were very friendly and left some homemade bread, along with eggs, bacon and butter....a lovely touch! The communication with our hosts was very quick and efficient.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was problem Nothing and was missing nothing.

    Very quiet, peacefull. No one bothered. Landlords amaizing . Beautiful place . We enjoyed every moment. 15.07.24-21.07.24 We want going back

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Perfect quiet getaway spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful, and relatively spacious, home. Quiet and attractive immediate area. Good touring base

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely small cottage in a great area of outstanding beauty, lots of things to do including hikes, towns, lakes and beaches if the weather allows. Plus Dusty and Rose are great hosts.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Niothing

    Excellent

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay, perfect for my family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was complimentary eggs and bacon and bread and butter.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable cottage with lovely hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ros and Dusty were lovely hosts. The cottage was very comfortable and well appointed, with a nice little garden overlooking the river and bonus eggs from the hens. Bonus being able to charge our EV with a 7kw charger on the property.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    lovely place to go for sight seeing and amazingly wonderful guests to interact with
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    calm with nature all around is a wonderful place for few nights. Dusty and Rose was amazing.. thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Lovely holiday home in a peaceful and convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing - perfect stay or us!

    Breakfast foodstuff was locally sourced and delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Stunning cottage with beautiful garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything we needed. The garden at the front and back were beautiful. Dusty was very helpful when we had a question and the welcome pack of bread, milk, eggs and bacon was a lovely treat.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very peaceful and relating

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely cottage in a great location with friendly welcoming hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little control over the heating as it got too warm for our preference at night but this is subjective

    Location was brilliant, hosts very friendly and welcoming. Lovely property.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hosts, with welcome package on arrival including home made bread which was very nice. The cottage was very cosy and welcoming with everything we could need for our stay. Great location too for all the places we wanted to visit in the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Clean lovely food hamper wonderful hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Pretty place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and clean. It’s perfect for a small group trip. Has everything you need to cook. Also is close by the village (10min drive)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    One of our best vacations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved errthin

    Location privacy clean quite parking garden really good for the kids to play oh and they got chicken the kids loved them..👍🏾 and also home made bread egg and bacon with milk on arrival Good hospitality from the owner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was brilliant and cosy, and it had everything that you need when travelling with the family. The host came to greet us even though we arrived late and made us feel very welcomed. The cottage is clean, the beds are comfortable, and everything you need is provided. The kitchen is very well equipped and they provided us with some basics for breakfast, which was lovely! The location is stunning, we will definitely come back if we have the chance. Thank you very much for a lovely weekend getaway!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    9.0
    Loved it and would come back one day in the summer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen needs a scourer for the sink, but it could be that we didn’t find it.

    This was a great cottage in a lovely location right next to lake Bala which was beautiful. The cottage had everything one could need for a long or short family stay. We loved how fully equipped it was. Washing machine, dishwasher, oven, kettle toaster etc all provided. The host was welcoming yet not intruding. It was also very warm for a winter stay. Our children loved the hens in the garden and the hanging tennis racket and balls. There was eggs, butter, milk, bread and bacon (we returned as we don’t eat that) provided for breakfast which was a lovely touch. We liked it so much we wanted to stay extra but unfortunately it was booked out.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    A lovely mini family break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We wanted to be close to the River Treweryn and the White Water Centre and this was just right. It was very quiet and easily enough space for three adults. The owners are close by, if there are any problems.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mobile Network very poor

    Excellent Environment

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    10
    Most enjoyable. Hope to stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues.

    Lovely location. Home made bread. Eggs, bacon and milk given to us on arrival. Very comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Cosy, clean and home from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a strange noise like a vibration which occured constantly through the night and kept us both awake.

    Wonderful breakfast hamper which was a kind and thoughtful touch which we were very grateful for. Amazing tea collection and great wifi!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very calm and beautiful location. Property was very tidy and clean. Moreover a warm welcome from the hosts.

    Stayed in October 2023

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