On the doorstep there is a local shop with a cafe as well as 3 specialist outdoor shops, along with pubs and footpaths galore into the surrounding hills and valleys. Just down the road is the Welsh National Mountain centre of Plas-y-Brenin with its indoor climbing wall, dry ski slope, indoor swimming pool, canoeing and kayaking lake and other facilities. This all provides an excellent location for touring, relaxing, hill walking, rock climbing, canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking and other adventurous activities. Arguably the best location from which to explore Snowdonia.

Accommodation Facilities: Modern fitted solid oak kitchen with gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fitted fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster and fully supplied with all kitchenware etc. Cosy living area with feature inglenook fireplace, multifuel stove, comfortable seating area, satelite TV (free to view channels only*) / DVD (with selection of around 50 films) and a selection of games, books and puzzles for all ages. Comfortable dining area with a dining table and chairs. (*Please note I am reliably informed that if you have satelite TV at home with pre-paid viewing, you can take your card with you & swap it with ours for the duration of your stay and so enjoy your usual complement of TV channels, but don't forget to swap them back before you leave!)

Two bedrooms: Bedroom 1 - double room with draped four poster & window seat looking down the garden to the river, wardrobe with hanging space & drawers. Bedroom 2 - triple bunk (small double on bottom, single on top) with wardrobe, drawers and chair. Bed linen is provided in the costs quoted. Towels can be provided at an extra charge of £per person. A small modern shower room with W/C and walk in contemporary double shower cubicle.

Garden with grassed area running down to the river. Hardwood garden furniture including chimnea. The chimnea has a grill for BBQ and tools are provided too (Please note the garden is not fully enclosed and therefore may not suitable for very young children or wanderlust dogs!) There is off road parking for one vehicle outside cottage (please note, in peak summer periods the parking is a bit tight but not impossible for large vehicles There is parking for further vehicles in public car park very nearby (60yds walk).

A folder with manuals for everything in the cottage is provided with clear explanations for operation of central heating etc. and a visitor's book for guest's comments.

The cottage has gas central heating throughout. An additional winter fuel supplement on top of advertised prices of £10 per week applies between November and April (inclusive). Well behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

All levels of coaching for most locally available outdoor activities can be arranged in advance upon request, please ask (eg canoeing, kayaking, climbing, mapwork etc).

Week Tariff guide 2008-09: Oct 2008 to Nov 15th 2008, £300-£360 per week (excluding half term). Nov 15th 2008 to Mar 14th 2009, £250 - £280 per week (excluding Feb half term @ £380 and Xmas/New year @ £750 p/w). Mar 14th to May 16th, £280 - £360 per week (excluding easter @ £400 p/w). May half term, £520. June to July 11th, £340 - £480 per week. July 11th to August, £520 - £580 per week.

What other visitors said about Riverbank Cottage:

Jenna Maryniak "It's a gorgeous little place and you've done a fabulous job in decorating and providing absolutely everything we needed. The neighbours were lovely too. Have recommended it to my family already!"

Rick Curtis "We had a wonderful week, and it was a pleasure to return 'home' each evening. We (especially grandson) enjoyed clambering over the rocks and fishing for tiddlers in the pools."

Steve Bright "It's very well equipped and comfortable and in a really good location for walking. The neighbours were really friendly. I hope we will return some day."

Kim Parker "The cottage was fabulous, and wanted for nothing - it was great, very comfy and cosy and I would recommend it without hesitation to any one else. You've got it gorgeous, and very well equipped."

Roger Bowen "We had a great time and the cottage was great, we managed to climb Tryfan and Snowdon and had some really good walks with the dog, the cottage is really well located and very comfortable we will certainly book again in the near future."

Robert Wooton "We found the cottage to be well equipped, spotlessly clean and very homely"

Sue Edge "The cottage was everything and we both enjoyed it a lot and will definitely be booking again. I'm only sorry we didn't book for two weeks. Everything we needed was there, you had certainly thought of everything."

Richard Walsh "What a lovely little place you have there! We had a very enjoyable stay and hope to return some day :) You guys must have put a lot of effort into making the cottage so nice!"

Liz Harrison "We had a wonderful time thank you. The cottage is fantastic, a real home from home and you are so organised, everything had being thought of for us. We recommend you to everyone we talk to about the holiday. We got to see lots of river levels along with the rain lol. It was a very relaxing and peaceful week."

Betws-y-coed just a few miles away offers a wide selection of hotels, bars and restaurants being the largest inland tourist resort in Wales.

At the far end of Betws-y-coed is the hotel/restaurant Ty Gwyn (the White House) which is highly recommended for it's food.

The area is perfect for walkers and climbers with Snowdonia's 14 three thousand foot peaks all within easy reach for enthusiasts, but with plenty of gentler, lower level walks to suit the less energetic.

There are 2 basic bicycles at the cottage available for hire if requested. One 'standard' size ladies and one 'standard' gent's. Cost £5 per bike for the duration of your booking. Please book in advance or ring during your stay for lock codes.