Beddgelert Holiday Cottages

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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• Carol - Verified booking

  We arrived late on a Friday afternoon, we had a look around the cottage and was disappointed with our first impressions.

  The first thing noted was the condition of the cooker top was dirty looking. We set about cleaning the c00ker top as best we were able. We then decided to inspect the bedroom and was really upset, the bed appeared to look clean but when we pulled the throw back there was several woodlice in between the sheets! we removed the bed sheets and noted a stain on the sheets and pillow. The issues with the woodlice did not improved. There were other items noted, one of the chairs was broken, the toilet seat was not secure, to try and resolve the woodlice issue we moved the bed and noted that the floor area below the bed was disgusting. There was a travel trunk in the living room which we moved to retrieve a pack of playing cards and it was also noted that the area had not been need cleaned. WE WOULD APPRECIATE THE OPPERTUNITY TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WITH THE OWNERS PRIOR TO DECIDING TO PUBLISH OR NOT PUBLISH OUR REVIEW.

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• Suzanne - Verified booking

  A great little cottage with character and history.

  Beautifully views and everything you would possibly want to do within easy reach by car. There was a dedicated grass and shrub garden a few yards from the cottage which could be used by the little house occupants with great views. Including front and back gravelled small garden with a washing line. There was a nice little kitchen with underfloor heating and items needed for your stay. Owner was very friendly and we're the family and were happy to help in any way. Open fire which was lovely in the evening and a couple of heaters as secondary heating. The bed was comfortable and had a skylight and old fashioned furniture which went with the character of the building. There is a field to run your dog when sheep are not present. I would stay at the little house again as it was quiet and remote but lots of interesting places by car and just what me and my dog Bruno needed. Just to get away for a week. Thankyou

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our week in North Wales, the cottage is in a great location, for exploring the area and is very comfortable and cosy.

  It is beautifully decorated with quality fixtures, art work reflecting the area and has a homely feel. We didn’t sit out in the back garden but it was pleasant and sunny. Parking was never a problem, we parked outside the front door all week, the shop is really handy next door and we also had a meal at the hotel in the village. The pub is closed at the moment as is being refurbished but villagers told us it is due to open soon. There are some lovely walks from the cottage and the train station is within walking distance. Overall had a great stay and would have liked to have stayed a few days longer, we would recommend this cottage. The only two small issues to mention is the kitchen tap is quite stiff and low for cleaning bigger pots etc and could do with a new large frying pan.

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