Dog Friendly Gwynedd Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  We were family of 7 adults 1 six yr old and two 6mnth old twins and one dog we holiday in abersoch every yr as a family the house is perfect location as all right there on doorstep.

  The house for me was extremely disappointing from the off not been cleaned properly at all dust and cobwebs everywhere and behind furniture on skirting boards and bedside cabinets (got photos ) we had to clean pans and kitchen trays before using. Downstairs wasn't too bad of a space was amazing for us all to be together which is the only saving grace for this house. Downstairs double where do I start mouldy plaster falling off everywhere smelt of moth balls and damp so bad had i to buy stand air fresheners to help smell this did improve it but awful awful smell. So damp in there there were wood lice all over both the bedroom and the shower room walking on floors and up the walls Blinds n curtains didn't work properly in most rooms very grubby mouldy looking and my husband had to spend first morning putting living room curtains back up cos fell off track When opening them . My girls and family were upstairs in the bedrooms and yes we all fit it wonderfully well but all over things missing or grubby or cobwebs. Lots of things in this house needing attention and no way a 4-5 star house we have stayed in much better Sykes cottages over the last 4-5yrs all in abersoch. We paid 1500ish for a wk which is alot but that being said there were 10 people total in there so guess not to bad. If I'd have used this house in height of season n been paying top money I'd be mortified. Even down to the pots pans dishes ect . We like a glass of wine plastic ones only arrghhh seems abit harsh maybe but we like a glass and a nice glass to drink out of. All in all the house is in need of major work to get it up to the rating it's advertised at. The outside space was amazing and huge but again old looking furniture all in need of upgrades. We had a wonderful week together even with all the above being said because the house is very centrally located pub across the rd beach 10min walk shoes 5 min walk but would I risk staying there again with all the damp smelly issues that go with this house NO I'll be looking around again now for something else. One last thing do Sykes go around and look at these houses regularly to check them out because I did read some reviews about the mouldy room before we booked but u think we'll may not be as bad as all that but yes was grim. This house Def needs re rating and price dropping I feel and we came in Feb half term are we the beginning of the season or the end ? Either way to me that house should have had a deep clean every piece of furniture moved and cleaned behind. The cleaning company need to be spoken to because terrible job done . Joanne and family ( I do have photos if anyone needs to see them)

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• Miles - Verified booking

  A brilliant property in a superb location.

  The decoration and furniture was first class with ample cutlery, crockery, glasses and 'white goods'. There is ample storage in kitchen and bedrooms. All beds were comfortable, clean and fresh with good quality towels and bed linen. There were a few points which require attention from your cleaning staff and their reporting of faults. Overall we had the impression the property had not been cleaned immediately before our arrival as there was visible dust on some hard surfaces and the lounge floor made bare feet dirty, a problem with a 2yrs. old. A number of the bathrooms had issues upon our arrival. On the top floor double bedroom the toilet seat was fitted too far back and loose. The shower cubicle was wonderful but the handheld shower bracket was broken and came away. A small section of the privacy film on the window was missing and appeared to be cut. On the middle floor the shower door of the quadrant shower was off the runners. (this was fixed by the plumber who came to fit the outside toilet which was not fitted on arrival) The mixer tap on the roll top bath had one spoke of the tap top missing (again noted by the plumber and reported) The window in the bathroom has dropped making it very difficult to open, and more difficult to shut. The ground floor bathroom toilet handle is old and loose, I suspect fitted the wrong way round. The rear gate was locked and unusable as the 'key safe' number was not the same as the front door and the new number not provided. The seating in the rear garden was great but, with the exception of the loungers, there was a mix of cushions only one of which was purpose made for one chair. This seems like a long list of 'complaints', they aren't ! They are observations to ensure minor issues are fixed before they escalate into major problems. None of them made any difference to our overall satisfaction with a fantastic property and wonderful holiday. A final couple of thoughts - a rotary line would be useful. In these days of economy a tumble dryer is not the only answer to drying clothes. A few more instructions on how to uses the 'white goods' and the central heating (not that we needed it !)

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  This house is just perfect.

  It had everything we had hoped for in our holiday home plus more! From the outside the view is amazing, even on a cloudy day the beach looked stunning from the front windows. Once inside the house appears to magically become bigger than it looks from the outside. The ground floor, en suite accommodation was comfortable for my elderly father. He just needed a support to get up the two stairs into the property but the pathway / doorway allowed for plenty of space for his walking frame. From the lounge and dining room area you could again appreciate the beautiful view. It could also comfortably sit at least 10 guests for dinner around the table. (More if we had used the table extension and the additional chair which are provided). The ground floor kitchen had every utensil required. And plenty of crockery and cutlery for all meals. Each bedroom was comfortable and cosy. The beds, furniture and accessories all beautiful and in keeping with Criccieth's seaside location. The bathrooms were plentiful - never having to queue for a shower! And there was always lots of hot water when required. The top floor was our favourite, with a modern second kitchen, 2 additional en suite bedrooms and a lounge/ dining area again with amazing views. Although no allocated parking we never had trouble finding a space on the road, even on thr sunniest days. This house was such a perfect family location, the welcome hamper was a lovely surprise with treats for all ages of our party. The games and books supplied in the lounge were appreciated and enjoyed by all. The children loved its proximity to Cadwaliders ice cream shop and got into the habit of popping across the road to collect their dessert most evenings. The fish and chip shop was also rated highly by all! And obviously being able to walk within a couple of minutes to the beach, castle, park or high street added to the convenience of this house. We definitely recommend Gwynle and hope to return before too long. Thank you.

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• Raminder - Verified booking

  We stayed at Glyn Awel for a long weekend on Easter Bank Holiday.

  We had an amazing stay, and as a large family group of 12 there was ample space for all of us. The cottage was easy to get to, beautifully refurbished and the kitchen was fully stocked with adequate utensils and cutlery for cooking and serving. There are washing, drying and ironing facilities. On our arrival there was a hamper of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits provided, which was a very nice gesture. The views are amazing and we found good walking trails nearby. The Watkins trail to climb Snowdonia is only a short walk from the cottage and there is also a nearby coffee shop. However, there were some issues during our stay. There was no welcome pack which normally includes instructions on how to use the heating system, kitchen appliances or details on refuse and recycling. There was only one bin in the kitchen which quickly filled up and there were no additional bin bags provided so we had to source our own. The bins outside the property were already completely full. The dishwasher did not work. The microwave was temperamental and on the last day the kettle stopped working. The shower room did not have a lock on the door and did not shut properly. The fan in the shower room was also very loud. In one of the double bedrooms we could not use the lamps as the lamp plugs did not reach the sockets, and there was no extension leads. There were no logs, kindling or fire lighters supplied for the stoves, this really should have been mentioned or a small starter pack would have been nice. The driveway is a bit steep and covered in loose shale stones. One of our cars struggled to enter the drive when it was wet. Also you need to be extra careful when entering and exiting the drive to avoid scraping the bottom of the cars. Despite these minor issues, it would not deter us from returning or recommending Glyn Awel to others.

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• Clare - Verified booking

  We took the apartment as an alternative because Sykes cancelled our original booking in Porthmadog the day before we were to take possession of it for a week.

  You provided three alternatives, none of which were in Porthmadog. This particular apartment was some 30 minutes drive away. There was a beach in LLanbedrog 12 minutes walk away and 45 minute uphill walk back! Quite a trek carrying beach equipment! Lovely on the one sunny day we had though. I don’t like to have to drive when on holiday but was forced to as we wanted to visit Portmeirion a short walk from Porthmadog. The property itself was an attic conversation. It was very nicely done with plenty of room and comfortable beds. The TV was much too complicated! All we wanted to do was turn it on without fiddling with several remotes. Three flights of stairs kept us fit I suppose! We didn’t use the en-suite, or at least only in an emergency, as the macerator toilet was scary! The main bathroom had a dream of a drench shower, however and a beautifully deep bath. We needed a step ladder to operate the windows and happily found one in a cupboard. On arrival storm Betty was raging and the roof windows had been left open, so we had a bit of a flood to clean up and seating to dry with a couple of hair dryers. Also the kitchen tap leaks unless it is turned to cold when shut off - another flood to clean up! Walking was nice to Abersoch and to Pwllheli but taxis back were very expensive, £15 for 4 miles, and hard to come by. We tended to travel to Pwllheli where we could get a train to travel to Barmouth and beyond, so all was not lost.

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