Guests say
Bryn Y Mor is a spacious and well-loved family home with stunning sea views and a large garden. Guests appreciate its quiet location, proximity to beaches, and the wildlife. The property's character and the warmth of the kitchen are highlights, alongside the convenience of nearby Porthmadog. While some guests mention the need for updating and more thorough cleaning, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment in a beautiful setting.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including cobwebs and dust, suggesting room for improvement in the cleaning regime. However, clean linen and key areas like kitchen surfaces and bathrooms were noted as clean by some guests.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, quiet setting, and easy access to beaches and coastal paths. Its proximity to Porthmadog and Snowdonia adds to its appeal.
Guests find the house comfortable, with plenty of space, a welcoming kitchen, and a relaxing lounge. The main bedroom with a veranda is a highlight, although some guests noted excessive heat from the AGA cooker.
The property is well-equipped, but several reviews indicate that some facilities require maintenance or upgrading, including showers and decor. The AGA cooker is appreciated but requires adaptation.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Bryn y Mor is a fab holiday house near to the sweet village of Borth y Gest on the Llŷn Peninsula. Boasting stunning views and a lovely garden, this holiday house is ideal for a relaxing family break.
The main sitting room has plenty of space with sofas set around a gas flame fire, adding a cosier feel in the colder months. The views through the interesting curved windows are just lovely. There's a TV in the lounge and the little library room off this also has a TV.
The large kitchen/dining room has an Aga, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, TV and everything you need for a self-catering holiday In the kitchen, french doors open out onto the terrace and the garden.
There is a downstairs cloakroom off the foyer with a sink and loo and an utility area off the library room with fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and another small freezer. There is also a shower in the utility - perfect for sandy toes!
Upstairs are four bedrooms: the Harlech Room has twin beds and views across the sea towards Harlech. It also has an en-suite shower room with loo and wash hand basin. The main bedroom has the benefit of French windows that open onto a balcony overlooking Cardigan Bay. The en-suite bathroom offers a slipper bath, a separate shower, loo and wash basin. There's also a single bedroom and a twin room with a small sitting room and a further loo and separate shower room with wash basin upstairs.
The garden is an utter delight! It’s been planted and designed so that it has plants flowering during every month of the year, making it a beautiful space all year round. There’s a small grassy hill beyond the garden where you can sit and soak up the views. There are two beaches that can be accessed via a path from the garden - Samson's Cove and Garreg Cnwc or sit out on the terrace where there’s a table and chairs and simply relax. Black Rock Sands blue flag beach and Criccieth with its historic castle and seashore are also highly recommended for a day trip. Sounds like the ideal setting for a family holiday house, doesn’t it? You’ll certainly enjoy a stay in this area of the Llŷn Peninsula in beautiful North Wales.
Borth y Gest is a quiet Welsh seaside village of mainly Victorian houses retaining much charm and character. Located by the mouth of the River Glaslyn, and a short drive away from the Italian styled village of Portmeirion, this pretty Welsh village has stunning panoramic views over the sands and estuary to the historic Harlech Castle and the Snowdonia National Park beyond. This North Wales village has two bistros and a coffee lounge all located on the front overlooking the bay and all with dog-friendly outdoor seating areas; perfect places to while away the hours watching the comings and goings of the local boatmen. Borth y Gest, with its sheltered coves and sandy beaches, has walking in abundance; why not head up Moel-y-Gest or take a wander over the headland to the famous Black Rock Sands, or go a little further afield where the vast Snowdonia National Park awaits? For a day out you can take a trip on the famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway and Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog, only a 15 minutes' walk away, or for those with younger children why not visit the shorter but more child-focussed Welsh Highland Heritage Railway? For a day trip the entire Llyn Peninsula calls. With Anglesey within reach and the whole North Wales coast with the Wales Coast Path to be explored, Borth y Gest has it all: a quiet bolt hole but conveniently located for ease of access to this stunning area, a must at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x Twin with en-suite shower room, loo and wash basin.
1 x Double with en-suite bathroom: luxury slipper bath, separate shower, loo and wash basin, 1 x Single, 1 x Twin.
Bathroom with loo, separate shower room and wash basin.
Downstairs cloakroom with loo and sink.
Kitchen with Aga, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, dining area.
Utility room with handy downstairs shower, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and another small freezer.
Sitting room with gas flame fire and TV.
Little library room with a TV.
Panoramic views from all windows in the house.
Large splendid garden with far reaching views.
Aga, fridge,dishwashers, microwave, dining area.
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Gas flame fire, TV.
Garden with outdoor furniture, countryside/sea views.
Wifi.
Restaurants and shop a short walk.
Approx 2 miles to main amenities.
Parking for 2/3 cars in front of house, additional parking at bottom of garden.
Note: there is a pond in the garden so children should be supervised.
Note: The house has been redecorated and awaiting new pictures, those on the website are not accurate at the moment.
Reviews (21)
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John
Lack of handrail on steps to front entrance could prove problematic for anyone with moderate mobility problems.
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Tom
Very welcoming house. Lots of space,
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Lee
. however I will not be using sykes if possible. Took me four days to get hold of someone from sykes to report damage to a shower that caused me to fall and made it impossible for my disabled wife to use the shower in her room. I made multiple phonecalls and got told in the messenger that I was constantly filtered too I would receive a call back each day and didn't!.. However once the owner of the property was informed he acted swiftly and resolved the issue. He is not at fault.