Beach Cottages In Snowdonia

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emma - Verified booking

  I would say that this cottage was adequate and a good place to sleep but that was about it!

  Starting with the positives, it was easy to find, directions were great and it is off a main road so no winding down roads for ages to get to it which is great after a long drive. The bed was also very comfortable! There was plenty of cups, plates etc. and having a fridge and facilities to make your own food was great (especially as there isn't any where within walking distance to eat). WiFi was good (and necessary as didn't have a phone signal at the house) Now onto the negatives... The whole house smelt of damp! It needs a really good airing. The people before us had clearly had the oil heaters on or the log burner but not aired the house properly as we could not shift the smell and it was embedded in the soft furnishings. The bathroom downstairs as well isn't the best. The shower has really low pressure and the angle is almost impossible to wash your hair and I am only 5ft 1 so you can imagine by husband struggled who is 6ft. We also found a bowl of rotting vegetables and salad in one of the kitchen draws which gave me reservations about how well the house was actually cleaned before we got there and promptly proceeded to anti-bac everything (with wipes i had brought myself). I also felt there was a lot of unnecessary "stuff" in the kitchen which with covid made me uneasy. Whilst it looked nice having a dresser with cups etc. and it was great to have plenty of cutlery etc. it really isn't necessary and I think they should strip things back to basics and then make sure they provide anti bac to wipe surfaces down etc. and it would make me feel more confident about the cleanliness of the house. The water also tasted funny which meant we went out to buy bottled water. I also think the TV could have been bigger and possible have DVD player or access to netflix. I also think the host could have been more organised with their welcome booklet offering advise on places to eat/drink/shop etc. I know you could argue that we could google it (which we did) but little things like that are what usually set the sykes cottages apart from staying in a hotel that you really feel well looked after! In summary if I had paid £60-£90 a night for this I would have been alright with the price but we paid £934.00 for 4 nights which frankly was a total rip off!

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• Gareth - Verified booking

  Having recently stayed at Yr Hen Ysgol, we'd have no hesitation in recommending the accommodation to any others thinking of staying in the area.

  We know the area very well, having had close family living in the area, in fact across the valley in Rhyd, as well as family connections to Portmeirion and nearby Plas Brondanw. The accommodation was exactly as advertised, very well appointed with plenty of kitchen equipment, crockery and glasses. The information provided beforehand and whilst at the property meant everything was easily found and used. It was a delight to leave upstairs rooflight (velux) windows open to listen to the birds. The peace and quiet was really noticeable and appreciated. Make sure you follow the lane up from the cottage through to the Porthmadog-Caernarfon road as well as to the lake at Llyn Cwmystradllyn. The lane is very quiet and gives superb views over Cardigan Bay and the Lleyn Peninsula. Just above the tree line only a 10 min walk from the property, we spotted an osprey nest which complements the two in the bottom of the valley visible from the Glaslyn Osprey visitors centre which is well worth a visit. We'll be keen to head back to this property as soon as we're able and is sure to become our preferred choice on our annual visits to the area. If you want peace and quiet in a very comfortable environment within reach of all the attractions in the area as well as being situated in stunning countryside, this is the place for you!

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• Kaye - Verified booking

  Had a truly memorable stay at ‘ The Ingle’ which was definitely enhanced by beautiful warm weather for our entire stay.

  The description was accurate so no surprises when we arrived. It is very tiny but the space available has been utilised well, and yes, the stairs are steep but you soon get used to them. Good shower and plenty of towels. Lovely comfy bed with fantastic views.The integral fridge is floor standing and the capacity is very minimal so I found it frustrating to use so just to be aware of this and also general storage space is mainly non existent. There is only one spotlight in the shower room and one evening as I put it on, it popped and fused the upstairs lighting circuit. I contacted Jo, the housekeeper, who was very helpful and managed to find out for us the location of the fuse box, and, after finding a spare bulb in the kitchen cupboard, we were back up and running again. It was Summer Bank Holiday during our stay so extremely busy in the town but so nice to escape the crowds and get back to The Ingle for some peace and tranquility and ‘those views’ The walks uphill from the back of the cottage were great with lots of options, also the ferry boat across to Fairbourne but just being there was a tonic in itself. No more to be said as the views say it all!!

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• Lee - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a fantastic location with stunning views.

  Parking is off road, on a steep hill, but ok to access. It’s comfortable and relatively clean. Extremely quiet. Unfortunately little things like Cobwebs in upper corners and dead flys on the windowsills let it down. Lots of feathers from the living room cushions on the floor and sofa. Not sure how long it had been since the cleaners had been in. Bathroom wasn’t particularly clean. Bedroom lamp missing a bulb. Disappointed not to have a welcome pack, especially after reading positive reviews on the essential items previously left for guests. What added insult to injury was the half finished pint of milk left in the fridge! And no bags in the bins! Appreciate it’s a self catering cottage, but you would expect essential basic items such as bin bags in the bins, especially the kitchen. Only had food waste bags in the cupboard. Not essential, but WiFi was poor, constantly dropping connection. Not great when trying to entertain a youngster on wet days. A deep clean and a refresh of some of the furniture would really boost the place.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  This place is a jewel, in a gorgeous setting with absolutely magnificent views, and a lovely garden.

  We spent many happy hours just looking out of the full height window at the estuary and mountains, and walking from the property. It is comfortably and tastefully furnished, with everything you need. There is plenty of space for two people, though four adults might find it a little crowded. The double bed is very comfortable but as often the case the single beds are less so. It was clean when we arrived, however there were a few frustrating things: in spite of being told there would be fire making materials for the wood burning stove, none were provided;1 toilet roll only was supplied, a tiny bit of washing up liquid, and just enough dishwashing tablets. There was a bulb missing in one of the bedside lights and the battery was flat on the kitchen clock. Looking at previous feedback in the comments book there seem to be a long list of minor housekeeping quibbles. It's a shame to dwell on such minor things, but they need fixing to make this a totally five star experience.

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