Guests say
Farchynys Court Cottage is praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and spacious, characterful setting, making it ideal for dog owners and those seeking tranquillity near Barmouth. Guests appreciate the woodland walks and the cottage’s charm. While many enjoyed their stay and found the property comfortable, several reviews mention that the cottage would benefit from a deep clean, updated furnishings, and improved maintenance. Occasional thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, were appreciated by some guests. Overall, the cottage offers a relaxing base for exploring the area, with room for improvement in cleanliness and upkeep.
Cleanliness is a recurring concern, with multiple guests noting issues such as dust, cobwebs, stained carpets, and a need for deep cleaning. Some found the kitchen and bathrooms below standard, while others mentioned musty smells and pet-related odours. A few guests found the property acceptably clean, but the majority of feedback suggests improvement is needed.
The location is consistently praised for its peaceful, scenic setting, proximity to Barmouth, and access to woodland walks. Guests highlight the tranquillity, beautiful grounds, and suitability for dogs, making it a standout feature of the property.
Many guests found the cottage spacious, comfortable, and cosy, especially appreciating the enclosed yard for dogs and the quiet atmosphere. However, some mentioned uncomfortable lounge seating, worn carpets, and occasional issues with bedding and heating, indicating some variability in comfort.
Facilities and maintenance receive mixed feedback. While the kitchen is generally well-equipped, guests report issues with broken appliances (dishwasher, boiler, shower), missing utensils, poor WiFi, and maintenance concerns such as faulty lighting and worn furniture. Some improvements have been noted, but overall, facilities could be better maintained.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches like welcome gifts of milk, Welsh butter, and cake, though these are not guaranteed. The provision of an enclosed yard for dogs and local information was also valued. However, some guests noted a lack of welcome packs or instructions on occasion.
About this property
Barmouth 4.2 miles. A rural characterful cottage set just outside the seaside resort of Barmouth, surrounded by 26 acres of woodlands. With original character features such as exposed stonework and original beams, this holiday home is ideal for those wishing to explore the North Wales countryside and the villages in the immediate area. Once inside the cottage there is a good-sized tiled hallway with space to store coats and boots. Off the hallway there is a spacious living room with plenty of character features, including exposed stonework and high ceilings. There are two comfy sofas, perfect for relaxing and putting your feet up at the end of a busy day.
The kitchen is of a good size with a dining area, making it a good sociable room, enjoying a home-cooked meal and discussing the days adventures. There are two spacious bedrooms with the flexibility of a double and a twin as well as a family bathroom. To the outside of the property is an enclosed courtyard garden with patio furniture, making it a great place to sit and relax enjoying the lovely countryside views and the sounds of the wildlife. The cottage has plenty of fantastic walking opportunities from the doorstep alongside the Mawddach Estuary and Trail as well as being a dog walkers paradise with you able to explore the propertys grounds at any time.
Nearby Barmouth is a popular seaside town with plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy as well as an enormous sandy Blue Flag beach, perfect for a family day out. Barmouth is surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park as well as Mount Cader Idris being nearby, making it a paradise for walkers, cyclists and climbers. Nearby Harlech, with its castle, and Dolgellau are great towns to visit with plenty of beaches as well as shops, pubs and restaurants to frequent. Further afield are the towns of Porthmadog and Portmeirion to enjoy. With plenty of things to see and do, you will be spoilt for choice.
Farchynys Court Cottage is a delightful holiday cottage set in an excellent location to enjoy at any time of the year.
Barmouth is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park. This seaside town boasts an enormous sandy Blue Flag beach and a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. A paradise for walkers, climbers and cyclists, Mount Cader Idris is nearby. An abundance of wildlife along the Mawddach Estuary, trout fishing in mountain lakes, Harlech Castle, St David’s golf course and Portmeirion Italianate Village are areas to visit.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Gas oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Second parking space available by arrangement.
Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 4.2 miles.
Note: The cottage is located close to a school outdoor education centre.
Reviews (87)
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Carol
We had such a lovely time the cottage was lovely and comfortable everything we needed was there the area is amazing woodland walks on your doorstep great for our dogs would love to return one day and such a nice touch leaving milk and Welsh butter and barabrith bread thank you
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Shan
Shame that it is for sale as would definitely book again. Barmouth was a unknown gem.
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Elaine
We absolutely love the cottage & its location. Itâs the ideal place to take dogs as itâs in quiet, peaceful rural location. The dogs can come in and out of the courtyard without getting dirty & this time of year we do get sick of washing mucky paws! The general maintenance is not too good now but understandable as it is up for sale. We are extremely sad the property will no longer be available to rent.