Guests say
Minafon is a spacious and characterful family holiday home in a fantastic Aberdovey location, offering beautiful sea views and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests particularly enjoyed the ample space, homely touches, and proximity to local amenities and attractions. While the property is well-equipped and ideal for families, some guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness, storage, and maintenance. Despite these minor issues, most visitors had a relaxing and enjoyable stay, making the most of the house’s charm and the vibrant local area.
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as dirty dishes, bathroom floors, and leftover towels. However, others found the property warm and welcoming, suggesting that standards may vary. Overall, cleanliness was a recurring concern but did not prevent guests from enjoying their stay.
The location was consistently praised as fantastic, with guests appreciating the sea views, proximity to the town, and easy access to local amenities. The only minor drawback was parking, which was resolved by the owner.
Guests found the house spacious, warm, and comfortable, with plenty of room for families. Some noted draughty windows and slightly shabby furniture, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is well-equipped and has ample space, but some guests found kitchen storage limited due to owners’ belongings, and noted maintenance issues with the patio and windows. Facilities are good but could benefit from some updates and clearer information.
Guests mentioned a lack of welcome pack and information about bins and rubbish collection. No gifts or special touches were noted, and communication about key codes was occasionally delayed. Thoughtfulness could be improved with more guest-focused details.
About this property
Beautiful holiday home situated on the coast of mid Wales, boasting luxurious interiors, and stunning sea views.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview TVBreakfast Area, Electric Hob, Induction Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, French Doors Leading To Coutyard (Rear)
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, 2 x Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Double Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Third Floor:
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (2ft 6in) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Enclosed rear garden with patio, garden furniture and gas barbecue. Parking permits for 3 cars. for No smoking.. Minafon is an incredible house in Aberdovey with six-bedrooms and five bathrooms. With its prime location on Aberdovey’s seafront and just minutes away from the village, it offers both convenience and stunning views. Minafon is ideal for larger groups or families travelling together. The five bathrooms ensure that there are plenty of facilities for all guests, allowing for a comfortable and convenient stay. The property boasts lovely character, which adds charm and uniqueness to your stay. The interiors are of a good quality, indicating that attention has been given to create a pleasant and stylish ambiance for guests. At the back of the house, there is a tiered garden offering a beautiful outdoor space for relaxation and enjoyment. You can take in the views of the surroundings and make use of the garden for various activities.
Being situated on the seafront, the house offers stunning views of the sea and the coastal scenery. You can enjoy the beauty of the surroundings right from the comfort of the property. Stroll into the heart of Aberdyfi and indulge in a bite to eat at one of the many eateries on offer, with pubs, cafés, and delicious takeaways to choose from. Travel north along the coast toward Tywyn, where you’ll find the restored 19th-century Talyllyn Railway, offering scenic journeys through the rural countryside, and the Tywyn Leisure Park, a great place to keep the little ones entertained. Aberdovey Golf Club is rated one of the top courses in the UK and is perfect for a peaceful afternoon taking in the idyllic views. The surrounding area includes lots of things to do; abundant hill and coastal walks, Barmouth Beach or the local market town at Machynlleth with its Museum of Modern Art (moma), the Osprey Project, Ynys-Hir Nature Reserve or King Arthur’s Labyrinth at Corris Craft Centre.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Location was great for being in the centre of Aberdovey, beach was lovely.The property overall has great potential but overall was very poor. Prior to arrival there was no communication of the key safe code & we had to chase repeatedly for this. When we arrived at the property, there is a lack of information on parking, check-out, bins, general information on the area etc. The biggest thing that let this property down for us was the cleanliness - for a property that is described as luxury it is anything but!!! We arrived on the Saturday night & by Sunday morning a member of our party spotted a mouse in the living room of the property - on further investigation there was mouse droppings all over the property, mainly located in the living room but also in different rooms near to the chimney. This was reported 3 times to the property manager/owner during our stay but no one came out to the property as they promised they would to review the situation.My advice would be to stay elsewhere, there are some gorgeous properties in the town.
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Tracy Bolton
Had a brilliant time, lovely property
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Judy Morris
We had a lovely family holiday here. The house was lovely and warm, plenty of space. It was very characterful and felt a bit like you were staying in a friend's rather smart holiday home, with family pictures and memories around. Some of the furniture a bit shabby. I loved it, but may not be to everyone's taste. A lovely place for families, Hide and Seek kept the kids busy. The town a warm welcoming place. We had a supermarket shop delivered but most things available locally. Great butchers! Crab fishing cost nothing and kept kids busy for hours. Agents were very late sending key code, but we were in in time. A relaxing holiday, where adults spent hours just gazing at the sea from the windows.