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Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia

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With foundations set in history, Ship Cottage offers a romantic retreat in the heart of Llanrug village. Enjoy majestic views of Snowdon's summit from the decked area or through rear windows, then relax by the inglenook fireplace or unwind in the luxurious bathroom. Activity holidays are encouraged with ample parking and secure storage for bicycles and canoes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia

This is a property of great distinction with its foundations set in history over 300 years ago. Established as a quarry mans ale house, then called the Ship Inn. From horse draw delivery of slate to the exporting ships on the coast, up until steam train delivery ceasing in the 1960's this property remained set up as a place for hard working men to take refreshment. Improved and lovingly maintained by myself it is now a romantic character cottage, retaining all of its original features. The inglenook fire place blends in with slate topped kitchen units and cosy bedrooms, with toilet and shower upstairs and luxurious bathroom on the ground floor in where the ale used to be kept. Through the rear windows the summit of Snowdon is in majestic view as it is from the decked area at the side of Ship. There is a large parking area to the rear of the cottage and a lock up shed to hold bicycles and canoes. Activity holidays are encouraged although not obligarory as it is a brilliant place to come and relax. Shops are available within walking distance as to are local Inns and eating houses. The village of Llanrug is predominantly Welsh speaking and they are just waiting to say croeso y cymru.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: Well behaved dogs welcome, kept downstairs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Caernarfon, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. National Slate Museum and Plas Newydd House and Gardens are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club and Redline Indoor Karting. Travelling with kids? Consider GreenWood Forest Park and Dragon Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Caernarfon travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park
    Eryri National Park
    13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Aerial view of Caernarfon Castle, a medieval fortress in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north-west Wales
    Caernarfon Castle
    13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pen-y-Pass
    Pen-y-Pass
    25 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pyg Track
    25 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Llanberis Station
    11 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    11 min drive
  • Caffi Caban
    4 min drive
  • Swellies Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Tafarn y Fic
    10 min drive
  • Garddfon Inn
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia located?

This family-friendly Caernarfon cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club, GreenWood Forest Park and Dragon Maze. Llanberis Lake Railway and Padarn Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Ship Cottage, Llanrug, Snowdonia Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Snowdonia

well located for Snowdon
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sivaranjani S.

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

A pleasant getaway

A very cosy hand built cottage with beautiful views from the bedroom windows. A functional and comfortable kitchen .Clean and tidy place. Friendly host and welcoming people at the local pub. All in all, a lovely place for our family holiday. Would definitely recommend this place..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful stay and the perfect base from which to explore North Wales.A cosy and lovingly furnished cottage. Comfortable and very well equipped kitchen. Clean and very tidy. Quiet location. Friendly host. A perfect place for our family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liaquat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is outstandingly clean lovely location. Fantastic log burner. Well maintained property. Plenty car parking. Shops are not very far and are walking distance. People speak English no issues There are no negative comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alban c.

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

short break

A good place to be as it is central to everything you can do and eat. if you have a large car you need to take a long way round as if you take the sort way the roads are narrow
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

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

A treasure off the beaten path

This cottage is a gem, as is its owner, Basil Rose. His loving renovation of the property makes it shine with welcome and comfort. It is unique in the best possible way, like finding a fairy house in the woods. It is a rural location with grazing sheep across the road but within walking distance or a short drive to amenities. We so enjoyed returning to this lovely cottage after a day of exploring the gorgeous areas all around us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Lovely little cottage

A well maintained cottage in a quiet country lane. Spotlessly clean inside with pretty much everything you need for your stay provided, bedding, towels and all kitchen utensils. Plus a lovely log burner in the lounge
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee I.

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

Had a great time and a perfect base to explore North Wales

Easy to plan a stay at this property and Basil was on hand to help in anyway he could. Will definitely be returning to this lovely cottage, would fully recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

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

Outstanding

Wish I could stay for ever
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry N.

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

Basil the perfect host

My second visit to ship cottage, it’s Spotlessly clean and Basil the owner is the perfect host, on hand to meet you on arrival and he lives next door so easy to contact if you have any problems. It’s got a lovely big bath too, perfect for relaxing in after my night trek up mount snowdon in aid of Marie Curie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Brilliant

Our second time staying here as the first time was so nice. Did not disappoint second time around! Very clean lovely cottage,looks small from outside but plenty of space, four adults and a dog! Great location for exploring snowdonia. Basil is very friendly and helpful. Be sure to visit " Y stablau" in Betws-y-coed, great food. Would definitely recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Ship Cottage - five wonderful days

The cottage is clean, c o for table and extremely well set up to cater for all tastes. Even though there is a road just outside the situation is quiet and peaceful with only a short 5 - 10 minute stroll to convince stores and pubs.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Lovely cottage

Perfect little cottage for family of 4. Cosy and full of character, with a fire for cold evenings, and outdoor space for hot ones. Really comfy beds. Will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mhari D.

Ship Cottage

Ship Cottage, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales,is truly a gem of a holiday rental. Whether the visitor wishes to climb, walk, drive, or simply escape for some much-needed rest and recuperation, this delightful cottage provides the perfect base. Would make a brilliant honeymoon stay after all the hassle of a wedding! The exterior of the cottage and grounds remind you of yesteryear with its stone built facade and dry-stone walling. Whilst the interior maintains the historic ambience, it also provides all the bang-up-to-date mod cons that one would expect in one's own home. An added bonus is that the cottage has been lovingly restored by Basil, the owner, a welcoming and caring host. It is not just an empty house, anyone choosing this would immediately feel at home, and I would not hesitate to recommend Ship Cottage as the perfect holiday rental, Mhari.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry N.

Fantastic cottage in a great location.

Basil the owner was on site to meet us on arrival, his attention to detail really shows and the cottage was spotlessly clean. Basil lives nearby so if you have any problems it’s easy to contact him. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property, it’s in a perfect location and very peaceful. Thanks Basil, keep up the excellent work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Excellent

Lovely cottage. Friendly, helpful host.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Gorgeous cottage, friendly host, beautiful location

Basil and his wife have really thought of everything, homely cottage, so well equipped and beautiful. Lovely walks with views of Snowdon on the doorstep, and fabulous food in the Glyntwrog pub. Went with my daughter who is at Bangor university and we had a lovely peaceful break. Wonderful quality of the cottage and everything in it, Basil lives nearby in a chalet on the river, very laid back and friendly. Real fire all made up ready for our arrival, so kind. Happily return there any time, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Lovely well equipt cottage, deffo be back! Thanks Basil

Only stayed one night but loved it... great location. Basil was friendly and welcoming. Thanks again, see you soon Scott Sara and Ronnie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017