Villas In Anglesey

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sandra - Verified booking

  Gwenallt was ideally situated to explore the lovely beaches at Aberffraw, Rosneigr and Newborough and on arrival at the property we were greeted by teabag and milk and chocolate cake.

  On moving in at the property we were initally disapointed with the facilities. There firstly was nowhere to store the provisions we had brought with us as there was no room in the kitchenette. Very little worktop space, which was sticky with some residue (which I had to clean firstly). There was clingfilm covering the top of the fridge which was filthy as was the stovetop and cooker hood. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and along the kitchenette cupboards as well as dirty inside. There was a grimy laminated copy of the hob instructions which was stuck down on one side of the worktop. The owners had to come to the rescue when the kettle died and provided us with a replacement. There was a washing machine in the kitchen which seemed a waste of space as there was no washing line outside but only a fold up clothes airer. I was disappointed to find that the bathroom was on the ground floor and unheated (it was freezing cold). This was not advertised in the blurb and so we assumed that it was situated on the first floor. The only form of heating was the multifuel fire which had a back boiler but it was a total waste of time as by the time it was lit in the evenings and hot enough to power the towel rail plus the radiators in each bedroom it was time to retire for the night. The only other form of heating were only oil filled portable radiators. The lounge was nicely furnished with comfortable sofas but we quickly discovered that the plaster was flaking off the lounge walls. There seemed to be a damp window recess in the front double bedroom which was discoloured and the bed there was not as advertised in the blurb. There were dust bunnies in the bedroom. The rear garden was a lovely suntrap during the day and was a wonderful star-gazing site at night. Unfortunately it was not totally secure in that the low rear wall was protected by 2 large wheelie bins, which were removed on Thursday morning, presumably for emptying or for the next door neighbours to use? We had to keep our dog on a lead in the garden for fear he would jump the wall. There were no instructions as to what to do if the bins needed to be placed outside for refuse collecting? We left the property late afternoon on Thursday, 2 nights earlier than planned as the weather had turned extremely cold, with smatterings of sleet/snow and the cottage was too cold for our comfort.

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• Toong - Verified booking

  This cottage is in an excellent location, just seconds from the high street and pubs/restaurants.

  The street is relatively quiet although there is foot traffic outside the window during the day. Rooms spacious for 2 adults and a dog at least. There is an enclosed courtyard for your dog, but it is not well kept and furniture not clean so not suitable for dining outside. Despite the listing describing off-road parking, practically there was no parking provided as you'd be very lucky to find a space. It was easy enough to unload outside the cottage though. The Green Car Park is the only car park in Beaumaris that provides weekly parking (at £25/week, as well as a refundable £10 deposit for the barrier card). It is only a short 5 minute walk away but you can only buy a pass between 9-4pm, so most guests won't be able to get a pass on the first day as arrival is currently 5pm earliest. Biggest problem was cleanliness - when we arrived we expected to do a little extra cleaning because of COVID but we were shocked by how dirty the place was. It was like someone cleaned the bathroom and forgot to do the rest of the cottage! This included raw fish juice in the microwave, crumbs on the counter/table, dog hair and dirt on all the floors, living room rug filthy with debris and high level dust everywhere. There also appeared to be some new damp forming on the ceiling above the fireplace in the main bedroom. We spent an hour cleaning the cottage as it was 7pm before noticing hair on the sheets and stains on the mattress protector which we didn't think we could sort out ourselves. We then complained to the housekeeping company and they were very apologetic and helpful, offering to clean the cottage (which we had already done so didn't need, and we didn't want someone else in the cottage during the pandemic) and arranged for new linen to be sent - these were brand new bought directly from Tesco that evening. Unfortunately the size was not correct so we ended up having to wash the linen in the washing machine ourselves and sleeping on our own towels for the first night. If it wasn't for the cleanliness issue on arrival we would recommend this cottage. Once cleaned the place was comfortable and a good base for exploring Beaumaris and Anglesey but we have serious concerns about the adequacy of cleaning between guests.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  The cottage is not in Malltreath.

  It’s in Hermon where there are no shops, nothing and the nearest facilities are not walkable. The write up leads you believe that the cottage is in Malltreath. I found it misleading. The parking is horrendous and dangerous, there were massive tractors speeding past my car. People speed through the village at way more than 30mph. It does not state in the details that the bathroom is downstairs. This needs to be made clear. The bathroom is well done but I think the shower would have been better with a door rather than a curtain. It sticks to you in the shower and they tend to need replacing regularly. The whole place had cobwebs, peeling plaster and paint, I realise they’re going for the quaint look but it does need attention throughout. The garden is unkempt and the gate through to next door doesn’t close properly. Their garden is open at the back so really not safe for an inquisitive dog. There is no handle for the grill pan nor any oven glove. My husband burnt his thumb and had a huge blister. There were two chipped glasses in the cupboard which need replacing. There were no instructions re bin collection day and whether we needed to put bins out. So we missed bin day. The latch on the main bedroom door doesn’t always catch so if you get up during the night you disturb your partner whilst fiddling with the door. The headboard on the double bed is very wobbly and the fitted sheet tends to pull off easily. The bedside cabinets are very light and when you pull open a drawer the whole thing moves. On the good side we enjoyed the fire and bought more logs and fire lighters. The neighbours are friendly and the lady at the cottage next door but one has beautiful flowers at the front and gave us some plum jam. The weather was good and we enjoyed the island very much especially Newborough beach and forest and Aberffraw. Would I stay again? Probably not. It was cheap but still not worth the money.

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• Adrian - Verified booking

  Lovely property finished to a really high standard, a real touch of luxury in the lovely Anglesey countryside.

  We had a wonderful stay and loved the location in the centre of the island close to the A55 making all parts a maximum of 20mins drive. The barn conversion has been done superbly well with a quality finish all around and one of the best wet rooms I have ever seen. I would expect the property to remain really warm in winter given the modern insulation and double glazing. We had a couple of windy days with gusts of up to 40mph and no drafts, though there was wind noise in the living area as its 'upstairs'. The living area has the French doors facing Snowdonia which are the only view available as the other two windows in the room are at almost floor level because of the roofline. Though located on a farm the front of the barn faces the large grass area and the next 'field' contains the yurts so no obvious farmyard scenes. Behind the building is a open barn that contains mainly machinery so no risk of farmyard animal noises or smells. Despite our visit coinciding with the first week of the school holidays we found the roads very quiet compared to the south of England and a real pleasure to drive around the island. Superb sandy beaches, particularly at Newborough on the south coast. Also easy access to Snowdonia and the attractions of the North Wales coast. All in all a great place to stay.

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• Georgina - Verified booking

  My partner and I had a lovely stay in this property.

  The views of the mountains from the cottage are stunning. It is based on a farm in a very peaceful location, perfect for exploring Anglesey and northern Wales (We went to the south stack lighthouse and also Aber falls, both of which I'd recommend), we loved being greeted by the farm dog everyday too! To get to any food or villages we did need to drive but we didn't mind that at all as it was very relaxing being away from everything. The bath in the room and the hot tub were an added luxury, we made use of them everyday. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious with the lounge area there too and the bedroom was very comfortable. we also made use of the shower which had no faults warm very quickly and a constant high pressure. It was the best little base in both the good and bad weather and I imagine if you had more people and joined the two next door properties together (an option I believe) it would work very well. 5 days was the perfect amount of time for us and I would definitely recommend the property.

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