Penceunant Isaf Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Setting

Pros:

• "The setting and building were amazing also, so picturesque."
• "Inside there are a numbers of small and cosy rooms some with open fires to enjoy on the colder days."
• "Open fire places with roaring fires and history of the building all add to the quirkiness."
• "The cottage is lovely with exposed beams and a really homely atmosphere, and Bryn the black Labrador just topped it all off."
• "There are also amazing slate benches and tables outside."
• "Nice spacious outdoor area for the summer with slate seating and tables sourced locally."
• "Wonderful old interior with roaring log fire to warm you up with a great cup of hot chocolate, tea, coffee and a selection of cakes."

Cons:

• "States it's open till 6pm, it's now 3pm and closed!"
• "Was really unfriendly, didn't let us in when it was chucking it down boasted about a warm fire and said we could 'look at it through the window' then said 'see you later then' and turned away."

Service & Hospitality

Pros:

• "Made us feel welcome and everything was reasonably priced, especially as they have a captive market."
• "Stopped at cafe on the way down the mountain, met by the owner with curiosity filled hospitality and a character which welcomes open conversation."
• "We received a super warm welcome from Steffan after a very difficult windy and wet walk on the Llanberis path."
• "Stefan the owner was very welcoming with all his clientele."
• "The owners are excellent hosts and the offerings are delicious."
• "A very charming and welcoming host. Stefan opened up the cafe early just for us."
• "Really loved this place. Cozy, warm and clean with really friendly helpful owners who went above and beyond."

Cons:

• "The rudeness of the man serving at this place was disgusting!"
• "Toilets are customer only, it seemed a bit hostile initially but we could understand the restriction considering the state of some of the facilities we found on the journey."
• "very igronant man i will never go there again neither will all of my group i was with."
• "A real shame. I'd been there before being a near local (in Bangor) and it'd always been great but I had a very nasty experience with Stefan."
• "Confusing, but disappointing interaction."
• "hi i went up snowdan yeasterday and popped in to this coffe shop on the way back down me and my husband was going to order coffees but was greeted in an awful way from ivan the owner."
• "I personally think because we’re English and he is Welsh, if he had any disorders I wouldn’t laugh at that! Treat people with respect and how you would want to be treated!!"

Food & Beverages

Pros:

• "That Snowdon Lager might have been one of the best beers I’ve had."
• "The homemade refreshments were top notch, as well."
• "Beer served all day so a great place to celebrate our 3 Peaks achievement. Nice tea and bara brith."
• "Delicious mulled wine and cake, lovely dog and little sheep."
• "He treats any walkers to warm foot baths on arrival and serves the best bacon sandwiches in Wales."
• "The craft lager was delightful."
• "Had some of the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had."

Cons:

• "Only cakes and small snacks, unfortunately no meals however they do allow you to eat your own food as long as you buy a drink."
• "Place just at the beginning of the Llanberis path. It’s ok, but the beer there is not the best I had."