Glan Aber

The property location was lovely the family were friendly and helpful.

I was disappointed with the poor quality of the appliances . The washing machine did not work the fridge worked although the defrost facility did not( excessive water in the bottom of the fridge) The cooker rings they do not heat up enough to cook food. The hob and oven The settings are not legible to read (it’s a guessing game) Crockery chipped . saucepans ceramic was scored I do not use. The second bedroom was small and the bed was not suitable to use. The cleanliness of the cottage could be better.

The listening photos are so out of date and misleading !

Don't think it had been cleaned before we araived leafs and mess on floor with smelt damp a hotchposh of crockery one bedroom used as a junk room luckily did not have to use. Its The little things that make a place garden furniture round the side old and rusty not as in photo.Blinds in bedroom broken shower zip tryed together No hoover surplied garden full of dog mess that has not been cleaned up. Could do with decorating in places. Bit of tight getting into bed as not much room. recycling bins full to the brim so could not be used.no contact phone number surplied The + lovely place to stay very quiet save parking heating and hot water great in easy reach of some great places to visit. This could be made into a little gem with some care and attention and maintence it's the little things that make a place. Would we stay again yes as we know what we are walking into but would we pay more than £500 in presant state don't think so you?

On arrival there was an overpowering smell of bleach which was masking a strong smell of dog.

The whole cottage was damp, our coats still smell of damp after repeated airings. The cottage needs a thorough clean, mildew, cobwebs and dirt in the corners, one ring on the hob doesn’t work, toilet seat loose, sitting on it was like a toboggan run! The shower head held together with zip ties. Just don’t bother, save your money!

Val is a lovely host and was as disappointed as us that the cleaner had let her down again.

..we had to clean through on our first evening there, which Val reported to the cleaners. The house smelt strongly of dogs...but again due to the cleaners - don't believe they'd vacuumed before arrival, again reported to Val who let the cleaners know. Once ventilated the smell was greatly reduced. The garden is such a sun trap and it was lovely to sit out in an evening.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage.

Val, the owner, was very helpful if there was anything we needed. We enjoyed meeting Prince her dog too! The cottage was comfortable and cosy especially with the stove lit in the evening. The only difficulty I had was with the very narrow gap between the bed and the wall. It was hard to negotiate in the dark when getting up for a bathroom visit. The cottage was very pleasant outside. Lots of birdsong to enjoy and fields behind the cottage nice for walking our dog morning and evening.

Clean tidy property, all the amenities available .

Owner very helpfully when we had an issue with no electricity. Which was resolved quickly, when explained it was a payment meter. Would suggest a small hoover, to make it easier to tidy than a brush.

The property was nice and cosy with log fire at night ,red squirrels are well entertaining

Cumfy Clean

Nice spot.

The dog enjoyed swimming round the pond. (Owners dog was a bit over friendly to mine ? & had a habit of sneaking back through the hedge.) Would be happy to go back & book it again.

An enjoyable break.

The cottage was well equipped and functional. Our host was very friendly and helpful. Could not do enough for us.

The cottage was lovely, warm and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay.

The bedroom is a bit cramped but that wasn't a problem to us. We were there in February and would love to come again in summer so we could enjoy sitting out on the south facing patio.

Really enjoyed stay a quirky property which was warm and completely adequate.

Very refined space in bedroom so wouldn’t suit some. Stables very close and fine with us “pet” horse Barney part of the story and wanders about freely. In full control of electricity supply by inputting same £1 in meter. Val the owner very friendly and available if required. Great base for exploring Anglesey.

Great place to base yourself.

Quiet and lovely area and brilliant to access so many lovely places. The accommodation was very comfortable and Val was an amazing host.

Our main memory of this cottage is the overwhelming sense of relief we felt on leaving(early)!

The cottage is damp throughout and unfit to live in. The stale smell mentioned by guests recently is not down to dogs but due to dampness having penetrated all the soft furnishings. When the damp got into even our unused clothes we had had enough. We are in our 70's and have had cottages from Sykes' for many years and have never experienced anything like this. The owner does admit that the cottage is damp but claims it is only a small patch. In fact most of the internal walls to a height of 3 feet or so are wet to the touch. Previous guests have listed the many faults at this property which are caused by inadequate maintenance. Before any further visitors are sent may we respectfully request that the cottage be independently inspected and remedial work carried out. This was our only break this year and we feel cheated. If it is apparent that no action results from this and similar reviews then we will not hire from Sykes again.

This cottage was not what we expected.

Firstly dog friendly does not mean dog ready, we had to leave are dogs on the leads for alot of the stay as the property was not secure all the gates were bar gates evenn the on e to the main Rd. The others were to fields and paddocks with horses in them. We had to watch our dogs 24/7 incase the wandered into the horse field or went out to the rd. So not relaxing atall. Then the cottage itself ...all the doors in to it were very difficult to open as they scrapped on the floorings especially the kitchen door(main). Then the TV described as sky in the blurb was freesat and the remotes didn't work properly. There was only a high level shelf to put our clothes on and hang from. And this,was mounted on one side of the bed that you had th duck under to get in and out of bed. The bathroom!!!Well were do you start the floor was lifting and water damaged due to a leak we believe was still on the bath overflow as we had a big puddle at bathtime. The tiles around the bath were all coming away, literally if you knocked one the row would come off. There was no rubber seal on the shower screen , so the water would end up on the floor. There was mould on shower tiles and 4 inches of the wall near floor. The t.rail had burnt out the stat at some point so they just taped it up and left it permanently on full(major fire hazard). All the garden furniture was extremely weathered and the garden was in need of amw and weed, and the main garden light did not work. The carpet in the lounge even though the cottage allowed dogs was very dirty, it needed a major shampoo. The lounge definitely would be described as tired even the couch wasn't over comfortable...Not a good and pleasant stay.

Loved our stay at Glan Aber.

All we needed for a relaxing week whilst we explored the island. Val was most accommodating. We we definitely go again.

Lovely location to explore Angelsea, although the cottage could do with an upgrade.

Val the owner made herself available to us immediately as we arrived. Unfortunately, we did needed to clean the walls/beamed areas we could reach as there were lots of long standing cobwebs/spiders. Not good when you are agoraphobic but can be kept on top of with regular dusting. We did find mould on the shower head and tiles in bathroom which we managed to clean most off. The bedding is in need of an upgrade. The guest beds upstairs were not usable and the cottage itself has an overall stale odour. The garden area has changed a lot since the photos on holiday let site. You can catch the sun in the mornings but the trees provide lots of shade on the patio area. The furniture shown in pics is longer available, although there are 2 rattan effect set of chairs and small table now. We did almost step into pony manure on our first day and we noticed the ponies were put to pasture in the guest garden area one day, so that would explain. The ponies were cute and friendly. The resident dog paid daily visits and he was a friendly guy but there was various dog mess in the upper part of the garden, which put us off sitting there in the sun. Overall, we were disappointed with our stay and cut our holiday short, although lots of positive comments in the guest book. It was just not for us and needs some TLC and good housekeeping.

Val was an amazing host.

She is friendly and on hand for any questions or information about the area. The cottage is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable self catering stay. The garden area is full of wildlife and sheltered enough that the strong ocean breeze doesn't affect you sitting outside. There are extra blankets and comfortable seats to rest on after a day of exploring. The log fire is very efficient and burns so well that there are few ashes to clean up in a morning. There are a wide range of shops all within a 10 minute drive. We found the cottage to be in a good central location and visited all sides of the island. Each coast is within a 40 minute drive. People are very friendly and the area is full of history. This was an informative and peaceful first visit to Anglesey and can't wait to return to visit Val and Prince.

Loverly little cottage, but would benefit an upgrade.

Ideally situated for exploring the Island. Val the owner is a lovely lady and make you feel very welcome and ready to share her knowledge of Angelsey. Ponies, rabbits and red squirels are at the property, unfortunately we did not get to see the red squirels. Nice cove/ beach a short drive away ideal for paddle boarding, swimming etc. An enjoyable stay.

Lovely homely cottage .

Comfy bed , settee , hot and powerful shower , pretty garden . Lovely position , close to lots of lovely beaches . Cooker a bit of a challenge ! Friendly host x

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This will be shared with the property owner. This cottage is in need of much work and is not as described .The garden is shared with owners very large dog that likes to poo everywhere. The cottage is unclean and smelly it needs much work doing to bring it up to the advertised pictures. I feel sorry for anyone paying hard earned money to stay here.

Very little space down one side of the bed, difficult for someone with arthritis.

Once there, the bed was comfortable! No storage space for clothes in the bed room apart from a metal shelf at head height.Garden not wonderful, grass not cut, though Val did explain that the gardener hadn't been. Ŵ

Generally, a very nice place to stay in a good location.

The only issue was with the odour presumably from previous visitors having dogs to stay, which remained quite strong on the rug and furniture in the sitting room. The kitchen needed some inventory items renewing as some items were now in a basic condition such as pans to cook with and not having a sharp knife to use etc. Other than that it was a very pleasant place to stay with a nice host living nearby

A lovely tranquil place to stay, in a good location to explore the island, the owner couldn’t do enough for us, we will definitely stay again.

Just returned from a lovely week at Glan Aber.

Val and family were very accommodating, and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The cottage is set in a quiet location surrounded by open fields, which made it a fantastic place to sit outside in the evening and watch the red squirrels in the garden. It’s a great location to explore the island from and we would recommend it to future guests. Thanks again Look forward to seeing you again….

Had a lovely week, such a relaxing and quiet location.

.Val made us so welcome, couldn't do enough for us ,really made our stay special. Thanks Val ..

A very pleasant cottage to stay in with a lot of wildlife in the garden.

Loved this cottage and its lovely surroundings.

It was lovely to have the owner Val, close by incase we needed anything. The cottage is well equipped and has a lovely big patio area, with lots of seating. There is a lovely little cove just down the road and from there a nice walk to the lighthouse. A car park is just up the road from the cove, which is handy if you want to use a paddleboard. We will definitely be coming back.

All we needed to base ourselves whilst we enjoyed a lovely week exploring Anglesey.

A warm welcome from owner Val and lurcher Prince, and home-made Bara brith - perfect with a cup of tea after long walks with our x2 lurchers. Didn’t see any red squirrels- maybe next time.

Glen Aber is well located and our hostess was friendly and very helpful, although it would have been nice to have more than a few eggs as a welcome .

A bottle of milk would have been appreciated. The kitchen is reasonably well equipped for two people and the seating area is comfortable. However the bedroom is not really big enough for a double bed with very little room either side and the mattress definitely needs replacing. We had to live out of our suitcases in the living room. The patio outside the property is spacious with plenty of seating which was very pleasant in the evenings.

Cottage was chosen because near Pt Lynas (for dolphin watching) and dog friendly.

We were very comfortable in Glan Aber Cottage - a red squirrel visiting garden a delight - and our dog loved all the outside space and got used to visits by the horses. Val the owner was friendly and helpful. The cottage is near the coastal path and in a very peaceful, quiet place.

Great to have comfortable outdoor furniture at Glan Aber for both lounging and dining, at other properties I have found this to be either poor or absent.

The situation of the property is gorgeous and in a great location for getting about on the island. Magical to be able to sit and watch the red squirrels in the garden. The property has a good sized freezer which was not listed when we originally booked the property, this was a huge improvement for us.

Don’t be deceived by the rather dull grey exterior.

Inside is a well designed kitchen, spacious living room, compact attractive double bedroom, modern en suite and useful attic bedroom. The WiFi works well. Outside is a large attractive garden opening out onto the countryside, with spacious patio and plenty of garden furniture. Even red squirrels and wild rabbits! Very quiet and peaceful setting. Wonderful coastal walking and many opportunities to find orchids and many other wildflowers especially in June.

We enjoyed our stay at Glan Aber and hope to return.

The Cottage was cosy & comfortable. Val the owner made us feel welcome and was very helpful. The cottage had a lovely outside space that we were able to enjoy when the weather was nice.If you want some peace and quiet in relaxing surroundings then Glan Aber is for you.

Homely cottage in a rural location but close to the sea.

The owner Val was always on hand but not intrusive. Very kindly offered to dry our washing on last day and also extended our departure time

We wanted somewhere comfortable, able to do some walking, met all expectations.

Val the owner very nice and friendly. Lovely cottage with a lovely garden, beautiful area.

Lovely accommodation in a very quiet but easily accessible part of Anglesey.

Val is so very welcoming and more than happy to share her extensive knowledge of the island. A peaceful retreat for both of us.

Val is very helpful and she is happy to do anything to make your holiday better.

We had everything we needed lovely cosy cottage

Just one suggestion, maybe a drying rail could be provided , on rainy days we had nowhere to dry our wet clothes.

Maybe instead of the dishwasher a tumble dryer could be installed. But definitely need a clothes maiden.

This cottage is set in a beautiful rural quiet spot that is great for exploring the island while retaining the peace and tranquility that's found on Anglesey.

It is fully equipped with everything you will need for your stay and run by a lovely lady who made us and our dog very welcome. I would highly recommend this cottage.

We enjoyed our stay in this comfortable cottage.

We had a lovely welcome from Val the owner, and found everything we needed for our stay. It's a great base for touring the island and good walks locally on the coast path.

Although it is a lovely cottage the bedroom is tiny and there is no drawer space apart from 2 very small bedside cabinets and the hanging rail gets in the way when you are trying to get down the side of the bed.

I stayed there alone but had there been two of us it would have been a problem. It is not as private as I had hoped as the owner lives in the cottage next door and walks through the cottage garden to feed her horses. The owner is lovely but I would have preferred more privacy.

The listing mentions no freezer but in fact there is now a large new freezer and fridge with frozen compartment.

Val, the owner, is very welcoming and available if needed (without overpowering). A quiet, homely cottage, just ideal for the two of us and an elderly Newfoundland.

no everything was satisfactory thank you.

Good location for this very clean and comfortable cottage.

Val, the owner was very friendly and keen to ensure we had everything we needed. Enjoyable stay and plenty of places to visit during our week on Anglesey. The town of Amlwch is a five minute drive away and has a large Co-Op with parking. Recommended.

Glan Aber is a great place for a holiday.

Cottage very comfortable and really well equipped. Owner Val is a lovely person and always very helpful. The coastal path at Porth Eilian can be reached on foot from Glan Aber in around 30 or 40 minutes and then it’s up to you. Great walking, great views. Cottage described as having no freezer. Large Beko fridge / freezer now in situ. 5 minute drive to a really good Co-op in Amlwch. Why wait, book now

We were very comfortable in Glan Aber.

Val was very helpful and friendly and made us feel at home. The cottage is very rural which suited us very well and we enjoyed watching the little white pony grazing just beyond the kitchen door. We had everything we needed for the holiday in the cottage and it is in a good position for exploring Anglesey.

Glan Aber is in a quiet peaceful location with plenty of wildlife about in the garden, we watched a family of rabbits on the lawn in the early morning, fed a pony grazing in the field near bye.

Val our landlady was a delightful person , always ready to help out if there were any problems( which there weren't) The beach and facilities were only a short drive away or accessible on foot if you preferred and were fit. . The cottage is quite small but had everything we needed