Dog Friendly Cottages in Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Steven - Verified booking

  We stayed at Sandy House for a week from 3-10 August.

  We are a family of 5 with 3 under 5, and Maggie the dog. Sandy House is on a small cul-de-sac off a quiet road which means privacy and a minimum of foot and road traffic noises - bliss when you’ve arrived from a town. It also meant that the children could ride their scooters up and down without fear when we were sitting at the front. As soon as we pulled up we were greeted by friendly neighbours on either side, all enjoying the last of the evening’s sunshine. The house was extremely clean, smelled fresh and had everything we needed; Caroline and Quentin had even thought to stock the fridge with the essentials and left a welcome basket of goodies. The living area was large enough to hold our family but not feel like we were on top of each other, helped by the fact that the outdoor area was straight out of the bifold doors. We didn’t use the decking much but with 3 small and active children there wasn’t much chance to sit down anywhere! The kitchen was equipped with everything you could need, again it was all very clean and well look after. We also appreciated the inclusion of smaller sized cutlery and child-friendly crockery. The utility with washing machine and dryer was superb, and well used during the visit. The bunk beds, twin room and double (with en-suite) on the 1st floor were perfect for the family to spread out in. Each beautifully presented, beautifully clean and very welcoming. The enormous family bathroom and landing area was just perfect for bedtime/bathtime routine and the large, fluffy white towels were of good quality and spotless. On the top floor was a further double room with en-suite and the family room, complete with enormous tv, sprawling sofa and a gaming area. We hung out and watched films and listened to the Anglesey weather raging against the windows and even managed a sleep over up there on the last night. Overall we had a thoroughly brilliant time at Sandy House and felt right at home and extremely welcomed. The little touches throughout (the dog bed and bowl, the 1st aid kit/under the sink essentials, the bathrobes, the board games and candles, are just some examples) showed that the owners cared about their home and the environment they were trying to create for their guests during their holiday. I will be recommending Sandy House to my friends and family and on our next visit, we’ll definitely try to book in again. Thank you Caroline and Quentin.

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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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• Bernadette - Verified booking

  We travelled 5 hours to this property and were really looking forward to our 3 night stay with my son and his partner.

  First impressions really count however the entrance to the property was so disappointing; filthy and lots of cobwebs with ingrained dirt on the door and the sills/frame. On entering the property sadly we were presented with a musty damp smell. The portable heaters in each room was evidence that the property suffered with damp. The en suite did not have any hot water and the kitchen had a very slow flow of hot water. The hallway window had mould in it as did the en-suite window. (A shower over the bath in the en-suite would be beneficial). The kitchen is dated but adequate. Having two dogs we wanted to hoover up but the hoover did not work despite us emptying the full bag inside. The TV had no terrestrial channels but thankfully Netflix was available. We used the property as a base as we made sure we went out daily. Sadly I would not return to this property neither can I recommend it.

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• Bernie - Verified booking

  Loved the location of Castell, it really was a very short walk to ther beach.

  This beach however is contantly visited by tractors, taking boats onto and off thre beach, and storing the boat 'trollies' for transport! Some holiday makers had to move to make room for the contraptions! However a nearby beach was much quieter, and could vbe accessed on foot, or a short drive. Castell was a comfortable property, and suited our family mix well. The property was well supplied with kitchen equipment, and utensils, we had everything we needed. The only criticism I had wsas the cleaning of thre property, did lack attention to detail. Behind furniture (Sofa) was found to be very dusty with cobwebs. The areas around skirting boards were also not well cleaned. Shower cubicles showed signs of mould and could have been better cleaned. We did have a very good stay, despite the weather, just need to make sure your cleaners do a better job!

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• Geoff - Verified booking

  Hello, we had a lovely holiday, however there are a few points of improvement that we'd like to mention: 1.

  A tumble dryer would be appreciated when we have 10 people, including 4 children 2. Anti slip floor covering/mats around the hot tub is essential, as one member of our family fell & hit his head, ending up in A&E 3. Downstairs bedroom had a sloping roof from the staircase, which cut across the door which was a hazard 4. The sloping rooves are also in the 2 bedded room which again are a hazard for banging your head, which happened a few times 5. We did wonder why the logburner wasn't operational, even though it is inserted into the house details online. 6. We have contacted you about a blanket that we left behind. We were told that this would be looked into & you would notify us either way but unfortunately we havent heard anything from you, even though we know that the property is empty for November. Kind regards Mr & Mrs Woolgar

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