Bron Haul

56 Customer Reviews

• "The property was very clean and well kept and did have everything we needed However the sofas are extremely uncomfortable and really do need replacing Although the mattress is new it’s very hard and could do with a topper on for a bit of comfort as I hardly had much sleep as too hard However my main problem was with the heating…."

  I am not a cold person but felt the cottage felt cold and damp (because it was cold in there) thought that the heating would come on automatically but it never and the instruction in the book stated - DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING I know it wasn’t a cold weekend but it was warmer outside then inside !!!

  Reviewed by Claire3.4★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was very conveniently situated to shops, local pub and a lovely walk to the sea shore."

  The property had been well cleaned and the instructions for access were accurate. The local community we found to be very friendly and we would go to the cottage again. The only negative for us was the uncomforable sofa's.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Sep 2023

• "The cottage was lovely however the sofas were very uncomfortable and there was no proper wardrobe to hang clothes in."

  We came from Australia so laundry facilities would have been helpful, there wasn’t even an iron or ironing board

  Reviewed by Val3.1★Aug 2023

• "Bron Haul has the makings of a very good holiday cottage but is currently in need of some TLC to make it more comfortable and welcoming."

  Menai Holiday Cottages, who manage the property, are very approachable and satisfactorily addressed a cleaning issue we raised with them. We also reported that two of the hob rings weren't working and two light bulbs in the bedroom needed replacing. The kitchen was well equipped overall but a small niggle was the lack of dessert spoons (only 2 found). We would advise other guests to make sure you take staples such as cleaning cloths, silver foil, kitchen roll etc with you as these were not provided, nor was there any sort of welcome pack. The Wi-Fi is intermittent. On the positive side the cottage is spacious and light and has off road parking. There is a friendly coffee shop close by and an excellent farm shop just outside the village. There are also pleasant walks from the cottages and good views to be had.

  Reviewed by Linda2.8★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage, only issue was the internet connection not good and the back garden is misleading from the photos as dogs are able to get out due to very low walls, dogs need to be took out on a lead."

  Reviewed by Amanda4.4★Jul 2023

• "The cottage was lovely apart from a few minor issues."

  The sofas in the living area were not very comfy to relax on but this had been said in a lot of reviews previously but nothing done about it. Also the kitchen was well equipped but the frying pan wasn't none stick. The garden was on the side of the property which when looking at the pictures and the wording it didn't state this therefore very deceiving. If you fancied sitting out in the evening for tea when weather is good there is no table and chairs just a bench at the front of the cottage.

  Reviewed by Graham3.1★Jul 2023

• "On entering the cottage, it was just as shown - lovely and clean with plenty of utensils, crockery etc."

  The sofas however are a disgrace. They had throws on so looked great. The minute you sat down, you felt you were on the floor. I had read this before we went, but thought they couldn't be that bad - they are!!! These are the only place to relax after being out all day. The cottage is on a main road, which the photos did not show and houses to the rear, so no real privacy. The village is a great location for exploring Anglesey, and the people at the local Cafe are lovely and gave us lots of information about surrounding areas. Due to the sofas, we actually left 2 days early. I rang Sykes to let them know, and they said they would contact the Owner. To date we have not heard from anyone.

  Reviewed by Adrienne3.1★Jun 2023

• "Great quite location, garden was not private as it is at the side of the house on the main road."

  Sofas require updating, not very comfi

  Reviewed by Pete4.1★Jun 2023

• "Firstly, absolutely well turned out property, very clean and all facilities worked."

  Great location, superb walks locally and we enjoyed the area. The cottage needs some changes... The blind in the bedroom is totally inadequate, there is a street light right outside the bedroom window, where the light floods the bedroom at night and as soon as the sun comes up... no chance of any sleep. This really needs a blackout blind. We ended up pinning 2 x black towels to the blind as it was the only way of keeping the room dark! The sofa is unbelievably uncomfortable, it needs replacing, not sure how old it is, but it's badly stained and megga uncomfortable to sit on for any amount of time. If you don't wish to use the sofa and aren't bothered about the bedroom being lit up like a lighthouse... brilliant cottage. Would we stay there again, sadly not. There's no where else to sit if you're in for the night and it's awful on that sofa!

  Reviewed by T.4.1★May 2023

• "10 out of 10"

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★May 2023

• "Overall a great stay at bron haul Just a small niggle was the sofas need a revamp a bit uncomfortable after long days out."

  Would definitely stay there again though.

  Reviewed by Mike4.7★May 2023

• "Nice cosy cottage we enjoyed our stay at Bron Haul and would look to use it again when we next visit Anglesey"

  Reviewed by Gary3.4★Apr 2023

• "Over all very nice super views front gate needs fixing falling off could do ..."

  Over all very nice super views front gate needs fixing falling off could do withsome new seating in living room but will love to come again great for walking for us and the dog

  Reviewed by Harry4.1★Apr 2023

• "Under floor heating wasn't set right good job they had an electric heater."

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Mar 2023

• "Great base location to explore the island."

  Comfy cottage, nice and cosy all amenities you would need were provided in the kitchen. Nice and warm with underfloor heating. New pillows needed in bedroom as very flat Cushions on sofa would be a nice touch Also a clothes airer for wet days as there is no radiators

  Reviewed by Emily4.1★Dec 2022

• "The temperature on arrival was under 14 degrees and it took over 24 hours to get to a comfortable temperature."

  Reviewed by Harry4.7★Nov 2022

• "Generally excellent."

  Sofas need new cushions as very saggy and quite uncomfortable. It was not very clear how to boost heating but luckily the weather was kind. General area great and spacious. Bed and bedroom very comfortable, bathroom excellent. Would come back.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Nov 2022

• "We stayed at Bron Haul in October, loved it that much that when we got the opportunity to return in November we jumped at the chance."

  Very quiet, but ideal as a base for exploring the island.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Nov 2022

• "Easy to find location and cottage Access by key code need a torch light to access that if arrived after dark Lovely decoration clean tidy open living space."

  Large bathroom and shower off bed room so plenty of space Areas good local cafe recommended and shop around corner if needed Good dog walking down quiet road to the straits If in author winter check re heating as they provide a small fan heater and ask not to use central heating so depends what temp your comfortable with Would book again as short travel to all beach areas and north wales too

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Oct 2022

• "A beautiful little cottage, we felt totally at home, wished we could have stayed longer."

  Such a lovely quiet / friendly village. Rally enjoyed our time with you. Graham & Ana

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay and loved the cottage Really stylish touches really comfortable and a lovely environment for our week Very light and airy with the veluxes and good lighting Temperature stayed stable and comfortable throughout Great stay Only suggestion would be a bench in the garden but otherwise everything was well thought out."

  ..we cooked every night having found Hootons farm shop a stones throw away and the kitchen was well equipped for our needs Liked the crockery and loved the jug on the windowsill and interesting paintings

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Sep 2022

• "It was a lovely property and the decor was very pleasing."

  The one aspect that requires attention are the seats on the sofa’s, they require reupholstering with a good quality foam after sitting on them for any amount of time one couldn’t get out of the seat and they weren’t even comfortable. It’s also a shame that there were no facilities to recycle.

  Reviewed by Arthur3.4★Sep 2022

• "No problems."

  Booked again for November

  Reviewed by Harry4.7★Sep 2022

• "We loved our stay at the cottage."

  On arrival it property was clean and smelt amazing. The decor has been well put together and there is loads of space. The sofas are not as bad as everyone made out on the reviews, but if I was being 'picky' then some cushions may help. A black-out curtain/blind would be great in the bedroom as it is opposite some street lighting. The parking and outside space were also nice to have. If you're travelling with a dog they do need supervising as the wall is quite low and they could easily jump out. As part of a wish list may be some extra fencing as the road outside is quite busy/fast and a mattress topper would help on the bed too. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and it is an excellent summer location/property.

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Aug 2022

• "General cleanliness was poor."

  Throws on Seattle's are filthy,the cooker needed cleaning. Recycling rubbish unclear no additional bins. Feed back book not present. Roof windows require blinds...very hot inside blinds would help.Bathroom windows should have frosted glass not clear.No method to open roof windows. Shower hose covered in black slime not cleaned.

  Reviewed by Alan2.5★Aug 2022

• "We both loved cottage, clean tidy, great location, great views, easy to navigate around the island."

  The cottage was everything we hoped for the only negative would be the sofa’s both need replacing they are very uncomfortable.

  Reviewed by Richard3.4★Jun 2022

• "Light and bright, nicely furnished cottage with great views and good facilities."

  We loved the decor and location and it felt spacious for two. The sofas were a bit uncomfortable after a while and we struggled to get the bedroom as dark as we like without any blackout blind. But overall we really enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Jun 2022

• "We had a lovely stay ."

  The cottage is delightful. We had a small problem finding it as we thought it was white from pic on website , ha ha ! It is quite unusual & we loved the art work. Overall, absolutely superb. Thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage , we did have trouble with the television signal so couldn’t watch television very much."

  Maybe it was the high winds causing problems. Cooker hood needs a deep clean.?Washing up bowl would be useful. The owner brought a bench for the garden , thank you, unfortunately to to the weather we couldn’t sit outside much. Really enjoyed our holiday.

  Reviewed by Raymond4.7★May 2022

• "We wish to inform you that the cottage was not up to your usual standard."

  First of all the sofas we're very uncomfortable and very stained. When we removed the bedding as requested, the duvet was very badly stained and needs throwing away!! The blinds in both the bedroom and the bathroom had broken control chains. We managed to close them and they remained closed for the week. The shower head was extremely dirty. Was full of black mould as was the rim of the showere tray. The plug hole was full of hair and don't know what else!! As for the outside space, it is not suitable for sitting out because it is facing the road. Obviously why no garden furniture was supplied! Also dog mess had been left in the garden. All in all we were quite disappointed. Having found at the end of the week, Menai cottages had their offices at the rear of the cottage, we informed them of the above. We will leave it up to you whether you decide to print this or not. Regards, Jackie and Gordon Higson.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline2.2★May 2022

• "Brown Haul is nicely presented, light and airy and has a real homely feel."

  Would definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely location beautiful cottage and facilities."

  A little bit cold the heating system did not seem to be working . Over all it was a delightful break helped by beautiful sunny weather.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Apr 2022

• "Something to sit on in garden would have been nice, although garden only small it’s lovely."

  Stains and hair on mattress protector we only noticed on last day when stripping bed. Otherwise very well presented and lovely cottage.

  Reviewed by Bryan4.1★Apr 2022

• "Property was let down by the seating."

  The two sofas very uncomfortable and should be replaced.

  Reviewed by James3.4★Apr 2022

• "Overall, a wonderful, comfy, home from home The only downside was the heating - ..."

  Overall, a wonderful, comfy, home from home The only downside was the heating - the manual said not to touch the central heating and without the portable electric heater it would have been colder The bedroom and bathroom were cold and noisy because of the wind blowing through the extractor

  Reviewed by Stephen4.1★Mar 2022

• "We had a lovely break here."

  Plenty of walking and on the doorstep for a car ride away for the bigger towns. We ate at the local pub a few times were the food is very nice, as were the staff. I can recommend the home made pizzas! This is also dog friendly. , we would definitely return again.

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Mar 2022

• "A really lovely, warm, cosy cottage in a great location."

  Fabulous views whatever the weather, but a bench at the front to fully take in your surroundings would be a welcome additional touch. The cottage provided everything we needed for a relaxing break. Thank you for a great stay! Shaddy the dog enjoyed it too!

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Feb 2022

• "A very comfortable clean well kept cottage."

  Lovely decor throughout and good facilities. Dog friendly. Local friendly pub. Superb views. Altogether excellent. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2021

• "Absolutely gorgeous cottage!"

  It was quiet, cosy and had lovely views. We had a really lovely time!

  Reviewed by Georgia4.4★Oct 2021

• "The cottage is beautiful and cosy."

  , underfloor heating is the best. I cannot fault anything about this cottage we will be coming back to Wales. The local pub are very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Our dog was very settled here.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2021

• "I emailed you two days ago with my complaint and with photos attached."

  Have you received this?

  Reviewed by Philip2.2★Jun 2021

• "Unfortunately there were several drawbacks, no tin opener, no vegetable peeler, bulb in extractor fan not working, no where to put shower gel/soap in the shower, freezer drawers needed cleaning out and the freezer did not keep food frozen and the bed was very creaky."

  But worst of all we’re the sofa covers all of them are dirty probably where dogs have been allowed to sleep and the throws put over to try to disguise the dirt are stained and sofa are saggy and uncomfortable. I tried to phone Menai cottages but gave up trying to get through. I left a note to the housekeeper. I sincerely hope that these problems will be addressed to benefit future guests.

  Reviewed by Shelagh2.8★Jun 2021

• "Bron Haul was a delightful cottage and a pleasure to stay in; it was comfortable and had everything we needed."

  It is based in a great spot for getting around the area with lots of lovely walks and places to see. Ideal if you didn't want to cook with a local pub only 50 yards away serving good food with a warm welcome. Only small problem was that we could not turn the sound down on the television as it was quite loud. We did experience the water going off because of a burst pipe somewhere, but some lovely local young children had called Trick or Treating (bit early though) and they took the kettle to get some water but were unsuccessful, however I gave them some money for sweets but ten minutes later they returned with some bottles of water for us. We will be returning again when this pandemic is over.

  Reviewed by Evelyn5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had looked forward immensely to going to Bron Haul and were not disappointed."

  It’s location and accessibility are excellent, and provided all that was needed for a relaxing and chilling out week. The layout of the living area provided a spacious and comfortable area for cooking, dining and relaxing in the evening. The quality of the furnishing and the kitchen equipment was of a very high standard. The same would apply to the bedroom and the spacious bathroom. A comment on the building itself. From the depth of the windowsills the stone building would appear to have a history. Perhaps, as a suggestion, a brief outline of its origin might be included with the other very helpful literature on the sideboard. We would certainly wish to go there again.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020

• "Bron Haul is a beautifully decorated little cottage which was perfect for the two of us."

  It is in a location which was new to us and was a great base for visiting Beaumaris, Penmon Lighthouse, The Hidden Gardens, The Belgian Promenade, The Stepping Stones as well as the fabulous beach at Newborough. It is also close to the Anglesey Coastal Path and we took the opportunity to try a circular route which took us along the Menai Straits. The cottage is well equipped and had everything we needed although the handles on the saucepans were a bit wobbly. The kitchen is fitted with a dishwasher although we didn't actually use it. The cottage is very close to the road but we didn't find that was a problem apart from needing to keep the bathroom blind closed all the time for privacy. We really enjoyed our stay and thought it was perfect for our needs. We would definitely like to stay there again.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage was well renovated and had everything you need for a short holiday."

  Unfortunately I did not find it comfortable or in a good location. I found the bathroom sink and toilet had not been cleaned or the cooker hob. The bed was rock hard and the sofas very saggy. It was also very hot and heating not easy to turn down. Although I was aware it was on the road side from reading previous reviews, I was not aware the cars would be parking on the pavement three feet from the windows. The views were lovely but not the place for a quiet chilling week-end. The cottage could also benefit from the use of a long reach feather duster to get rid of the cobwebs in the beams. Sorry but clean means spotless to me. All in all, very disappointed, especially for the price. I could have had a three night weekend in an Aberdovey hotel for less that included breakfast!

  Hello Miss Kydd, thank you for your comments. I'm sorry to hear of the issues you encountered. I want to assure you these have been dealt with and we will not have the same problem in the future. There is public parking close to the cottage and we rarely get cars parked directly outside. I'm sorry to hear you did on this occasion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice2.2★Nov 2019

• "Spacious cottage for two people."

  It was quite a cold cottage and the underfloor heating was not adequate. Recommend visiting in summer only! Garden is not secure for a dog and you are close to a busy road. These things would not stop us staying there again.

  Thank you for your review Mrs Harris. We're sorry to hear the underfloor heating was not adequate, as a precaution we have put an electric heater in the sitting room if you need a little more warmth and we are always happy to pop out if anyone if struggling with the underfloor heating. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine3.1★Oct 2019

• "Overall, the cottage was well maintained and tastefully decorated."

  However: Bathroom window was clear glass!we had the blind down all week as the window was only a couple of feet from the road. Sofas ware quite uncomfortable, as they appeared to sag / need new springs, and could have done with a few more scatter cushions. We were glad of the portable heater as the living areas were quite cold. We had wet weather most of the week and found it difficult to dry wet coats. They had to drip dry over the back of a dining chair in the bathroom. Glad we read previous reviews about lack of hand soap and took our own. Also, there was only half a toilet roll in the place.

  Thank you for your feedback. I gone through each of your points as we take reviews seriously and hope we have managed to deal with everything adequately. Though I'm glad you found the cottage well maintained and hope you had a nice stay even if the weather was not on your side. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sheila4.4★Oct 2019

• "It was good to find a comfortable, clean holiday home so near to where we stayed for many years when we owned our own caravan."

  Also it is so close to our son and his wife who live in Bethesda. We were able to re-visit many of our favourites like Aberffraw beach, Aber Falls, and go on many favourite walks. Best of all we only had one mornings steady rain which did not keep us in. Bron Haul is a great renovation (we remember how it once looked). It is good to think it is now being enjoyed by so many for happy holidays.

  Many thanks for your kind words Mr Stone. We love Aberffraw beach and a trip to the waterfalls. Many thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2019

• "The cottage is very clean, bright and very comfortable."

  However, having read previous comments about trouble with the heating, we took a small convector heater and we were very glad that we had. I am sure that the under floor heating is set for comfort but in the event of a few wet, cold and windy days as we experienced, it is not sufficient for just sitting around. But apart from that, very good and we shall hopefully return sometime.

  Thank you for your feedback. We now provide an electric heater so if the underfloor heating takes a little time to adjust you will hopefully stay warm the next time you visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2019

• "We booked for our dog luckily he is an older dog but when we reached the cottage there was a large hole in the garden wall and a big pile of stone in the parking space."

  So we had to watch v carefully that the dog didn't get out and onto the road-a bit of warning would have been appreciated with this. We were a bit anxious all our stay. Tried to partially block up the hole with the bin! Also we had good weather but no chairs to sit in the garden especially with the fab mountains as a view. Please can you let me know if you have returned my dog deposit?

  I'm sorry to hear about the issues with you dog. We definitely do not have an enclosed garden as it's only a foot or two in places although we are happy to accept pets. I'm glad everything was ok for your stay and we have now bought some chairs for the garden. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joyce3.8★May 2019

• "This was our third holiday on beautiful Anglesey, and we love it!"

  There’s so much to explore, and at the same time it’s peaceful and relaxed. The cottage was perfect for us, and a lovely place to come back to at the end of the day. Hope to return!

  Thank you for your lovely review Mrs Spink Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vanessa4.7★May 2019

• "The cottage was magnificent for our needs."

  As a couple needing a base to visit friends, go walking etc we don't need much but Bron Haul delivered in every area. The fit and finish was top draw, the parking is excellent as were the facilities in the house. The location is excellent for exploring the east of Anglesey and the nearby pub is a real treat. Although small, the cottage feels spacious and airy even with the blinds closed and the way the lighting is set up allows you to make things cosy for your evening meal should you wish. All the furniture provided is very comfortable and the underfloor heating is wonderful keeping the cottage at a pleasant temperature even in the depths of winter. Just as a note to summer bookers, the garden is at the side of the house so wouldn't be suitable for dining etc as it's on the road as is the house (virtually) so there will be people walking past the windows if you have the blinds open...none of this detracted from our stay though, I just thought it was worth pointing out.

  Jan 2019

• "A lovely light and comfortable cottage with most things that we required."

  Ideal for a short break at this time of year. We did have problems with the heating, however. Someone came to help with this, but there was never any heat in the sitting area. During our first night the boiler fired up continuously and our bedroom was far too hot. Perhaps previous clients had altered the settings, so maybe this could be checked in future. There was only one bin liner for use during our stay and handwash was missing from the bathroom - not very helpful after a journey and before shopping.

  Anthony OldfieldNov 2018

• "Lovely cosy cottage, we'll equipped for 2 and a dog."

  Andrea BainesOct 2018

• "Gorgeous cottage with original exposed beams, recently refurbished and finished to an impeccably high standard."

  Beautiful, well equipped kitchen, relaxing lounge area with very tasteful furnishings throughout. Incredibly comfortable, firm bed with pretty natural down bedding. Stunning bathroom with bath and separate shower. Fantastic views across to Caernarfon, 5 minutes from the A55 but far enough out to capture that quiet and peaceful Welsh village setting. We culdn't recommend this cottage highly enough. An absolutely perfect retreat.

  Aug 2018

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