We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this cottage. Black Lake is warm, and not too weedy, so it was great for swimming. The small beach area provided sandy entertainment for our 4 year old, and the gradual, shallow entry to the lake really helped build her swimming confidence.
We had great weather during our stay, which meant the cottage was hot for sleeping, but fans were provided. We found everything we needed (except a kettle), and it was a nice change from other cottage rentals to have sheets and towels provided.
The cottage was tidy and clean when we arrived. The bedrooms are small, but the main living area is open and comfortable. The bunkie provided extra sleeping space when needed too.
There's a small General Store right at the end of the road, but Bala is just 7 minutes away when you need a bigger store.
The only thing that could've been improved was the email correspondence with the owner prior to our stay. Not every email was replied to, and we would've liked a bit more information offered about what was available at the cottage and what we needed to bring. Once we arrived at the cottage and had the owner's cell number, we were able to text her, and that worked out better.
Overall, we had a great vacation here, and we've finally found a cottage we'd like to return to again next year!