Dog Friendly Cottages in Beddgelert

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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• Keith - Verified booking

  A lovely little cottage!

  It was just perfect for me and my Jack Russell dog. The bed was so comfortable, the bathroom is big and spacious with a huge walk-in shower area and the kitchen has everything you need. The property’s located on the main street through Criccieth but the effective double glazing keeps any traffic noise to a minimum (in fact I hardly noticed any at all). There are double yellow lines immediately outside the cottage BUT you can park on the opposite side of the road for loading and unloading your stuff for up to an hour Mon-Sat between 9am and 5pm (and for as long as you want outside of those hours). The parking pass which is provided for the town’s main car park is so handy, and the car park is literally just 4 minutes walk away through a cut-through alleyway. As someone who likes the freedom of self-catering but without the catering, well it’s just perfect! Just 20 yards to the left is Spice Bank Indian restaurant which does takeaways, Allports fish and chip shop is opposite as is the China Palace takeaway, and the Prince of Wales pub is just a bit further down the road - it’s very dog friendly and I ate here two different nights and I can say that the food is EXCELLENT! And if the urge for a quick pint grabs you at any time, the Bryn Hir Arms is right opposite - this pub is also dog friendly, there’s a large outdoor seating area for in the good weather like which I enjoyed on my stay but it doesn’t serve food. For a single traveller or a couple this property is just perfect if you’re looking for a base from which to explore the beautiful Llŷn Peninsula but with full facilities (shops, eating places etc) right on hand. I would definitely stay here again the next time I visit the area.

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• Kay - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a week at Llawenfan cottage.

  The listing was fairly accurate and I am aware everyone's tastes differ. However,we found the cottage wasn't really comfortable for us. I will cover the good points first. The bathroom is nice and large and modern. Plenty of room to put your toiletries. The shower is a large walk in waterfall which is lovely. The bed was large and comfortable. T.V has a good selection of channels and options. The kitchen pans are of exceptional quality. Unfortunately the cottage smells strongly of dog, downstairs when you walk in. The sofa isn't very comfortable, and the velux windows in the kitchen are filthy. There was very little provided upon arrival. Hardly any hand wash left, no welcome pack, two small toilet rolls, no toiletries whatsoever, towels are small and thin. Only two dishwasher tabs for a week's stay. A blanket would be nice for using in colder months when sat downstairs. The pillows are very lumpy. The bathroom window does not open. Property is right opposite the pub on the main road and is very noisy, especially at the weekend. Cottage is also very dark. Parking was fine however, if a little inconvenient for unloading and loading the car. I will be paying more next time for a better equipped stay.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  You failed to uphold my complaint despite the validity of it.

  The response from the owner was worrying as she was unaware that a description I used about the outside seating area was hers. Apparently her husband met us and we failed to mention our complaint. Totally untrue. They would have investigated if aware despite a lady on reviews highlighting the sane complaints in September and patently have not rectified it My major problem is the parking.In your response denying my request for reimbursement you suggest that I should have left the engine running whilst we unloaded and that you wouldn’t expect Parking agents ( what about Police) to mind . Condoning and encouraging law breaking is something your Lawyers might be unhappy with. I am in the process of filling in forms with Barclaycard . I intend to take this matter as far as I’m able. Needless to say I’m disappointed with how you have dealt with my complaint and will be in touch with Trust Pilot and other interested parties in due course. Richard Crompton

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  Another lovely stay here.

  Location is stunning and the house is cosy. Furniture comfortable, especially the very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, there is definitely an air of neglect both inside the property and outside in the garden compared to our first few visits. A leaking window caused by lack of general maintenance was the biggest issue. The cleaning company lack attention to detail and, in my opinion, do the bare minimum, if that. The post pandemic earlier check out and later check in times seem unfair and unnecessary when the property isn't being cleaned properly anyway. As with all holiday accommodation the requirement (and my aim) is to leave a property clean at the end of a stay. Unfortunately, this is difficult with the very substandard equipment provided. None of these niggles affected our stay and we would happily book again as we love the area and the property is perfect for lovely walks from the house and just enjoying the view.

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