Holiday Cottages with Swimming Pools

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• May - Verified booking

  To say we are disappointed with the service received and the general state of the property is an understatement.

  We logged the following issues with you and they were allocated case reference COR-279277-CF. These were originally logged on 13 August: Broken freezer - still not working properly when we left on 19 August. We had frozen food with us which we then had to disgard given the lack of a working freezer. Obviously this is most unsatisfactory. Only one spa pass was left for us. This was still unresolved when we left on 19 August and caused us some issues as a party of 10 as we had to 'negotiate' with the reception staff every time we wanted to use the facilities. Balcony furniture was tatty and in some cases unusable. Cushions were missing and the deck chairs had no seating inserts, so were unusable. We had no contact with the owner or yourselves other than a holding email to say you were going to contact the owner,.with regards the issues flagged. What I find most astounding is that today I have received an email from yourselves advisng that all the issues have been resolved - what a joke!!!! This is totally unacceptable and we will be posting reviews to say this. In addition to all of the above I would also like to point out the poor cleaning undertaken within the house. Every room was filled with cobwebs and spiders, which have obviously been there for some time. The kitchen surfaces (behind the toaster) was covered in dead flies and dust. In addition the outside of the property would benefit from some cleaning - all the windows and the glass on outside areas were covered in thick cobwebs, which I would suggest hadn't been cleaned for months and months. They were so bad that one of our party cleaned the outside areas himself. As a slight aside, I would also suggest that the property needs some attention with regards decor. The carpets are dirty/stained and the walls scuffed and marked throughout. All of the above is most disappointing, given we paid nearly £3k for a weeks stay in the property.

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• Charlotte - Verified booking

  Gwelfor Barn is a really beautiful property.

  We all thoroughly enjoyed our week there. This is by far the best equipped holiday let I’ve ever stayed in. Every detail has been thought of to make you holiday as enjoyable as possible, kitchen has everything!! . I would 100%recommend this property. Love the fact ample wood is supplied for the log burner. The grounds and scenery are stunning. So quiet around. Even though you have neighbours we didn’t here a peep from them. It’s also very close to Beaumaris, for all you need and some lovely places to eat. Jolly’s cafe very dog friendly. A few things that we think could do with making clearer, but by no means complaints. The pool has no access from the house you have to go outside, not an issue in the summer but cold this time of year when you exit the pool room wet. Not a major issue just something to be aware of. The house states 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms which is strictly true. However the one bathroom is in the pool room , which means the twin room has no bathroom as there isn’t a family bathroom (they are all en-suite) . So ideally a children’s room who can use their parents bathroom. The property is extremely warm in the bedrooms at night. We resorted to using the fan, I think if possible turn the thermostat a little lower. Everyone struggled a little with the night time heat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property it’s was a truly memorable stay in such a gem of a spot.

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• The Finest Stays Team - Verified booking

  Nestled amidst whispering trees and flourishing gardens, Thornbrook welcomed us like an old friend — generous, grounding, and quietly luxurious. It was here, beneath Devon’s vast skies, that we gathered with family and friends for a stay stitched together with laughter, comfort, and golden moments. The house itself felt like a well-kept secret. Mornings began slowly, with coffee in hand and bare feet warmed by sunlit flagstones. Afternoons unfolded in the hot tub, steam curling into the crisp coastal air as the garden birds sang their soft chorus. Children played freely among the blossoms, while grown-ups lingered over long lunches and easy conversation. And then came the evenings — those unforgettable golden hours. We wandered down the hedgerow-lined path toward South Milton Sands, where the sky painted itself in hues of rose and tangerine. There, as the tide curled around Thurlestone Rock and the sun slipped behind the sea, it felt like the world had paused just for us. Thornbrook gave us space not only to come together, but to exhale. A house that celebrates both connection and quiet — where memories are gently made, and where we already long to return.

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• Benjamin - Verified booking

  The pool situation was joke, having so many cottages all trying to book their 45 minute slots is bad enough without the pool being closed for two afternoons in the week for private children’s swimming lessons!

  ! This was outrageous! Not only was it unfair on paying guests it also brought traffic and destruction to our stay. We could not park near our cottage due to parents of local children who came for their swim lesson, the instructor and parents of the children were loud and inconsiderate to holiday makers, we were trying to have a bbq while sitting opposite a line of parents waiting for their children to finish their lessons. This felt entirely money grabbing of the estate! And not covid safe either! If the pool is only available for a maximum of 45 mins per day IF YOU ARE LUCKY then this should be advertised as such as we would not have booked it for our family holiday. Other than this the cottage was totally satisfactory however I agree with other online reviews there was no luxury touches what so ever. The photographs are misleading. The prices for this cottage in 2022 are outrageous and it would require serious improvement to warrant them. We took a break from our farm in Yorkshire to visit grubbings and due to the “private” swimming lessons felt like we had booked a week in Piccadilly. Incredibly unfair and disappointing.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  Absolutely fabulous holiday in a beautiful location with loads to do in the vicinity.

  I would definitely recommend Gwelfor Barn as a fantastic house for groups and extended families. The access road is not suitable for low clearance vehicles as it’s a bit bumpy but standard cars are 4 x 4’s are fine - but this contributes to the beautiful seclusion of this property, and ample parking. The annex in the house was wonderful for parents with a young baby to be able to cater individually for their needs without disturbing the others. The views are insane - binoculars are provided - and we were even visited by an owl who sat on the balustrade for a while! The pool was perfect in its temperature and was a huge hit with everyone - especially as it has its own shower and toilet, which is useful as it is accessible externally to the property. The kitchen was fully equipped and even had pans for large families, and fridge freezer with an integrated ice maker was an added bonus. Everything was spotlessly clean throughout and furnished to a high standard. It made for a memorable holiday and I would return in a heartbeat.

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