Rhiangwyn Cottage

The cottage was perfectly situated for travelling around Anglesey and discovering the bays and beautiful beaches.

The cottage itself was a let down. First impressions before stepping inside were it was not looked after. Once inside, it was a complete let down. Nothing was clean, cobwebs were everywhere. I know its a countryside but cobwebs take time to develop. Sad to see the cleaning cupboard had lots of cobwebs dangling, so that hasnt been visited in a while. The hob was filthy. The Microwave was dirty. The kettle was dirty and leaked. Chipped cups/cracked glasses. The freezer was in need of defrosting and cleaning. There was old melted ice cream in the top drawer. The shower was enough to make you throw up. The water was slow to drain, when we checked the plug hole and the plug hadnt been cleaned since well if ever. There wasn't even a full toilet roll left. There was a mop and no bucket. A plastic jug with the handle broken off. There was washing up liquid but no sponges ( we bought our own). One tea towel. No black bags for the bins. The outside at the back was decking which was green mouldy and hadnt been cleaned. The hot tub on the other hand was great. This was clean and we used the chlorine as instructed. The outside of the shed was rusted and in danger of flying off. We put the bed linen and towels at the washing machine as instructed when leaving and were disgusted at the state of the pillows and mattresses which were heavily stained with ??? urine or some other bodily fluids, which frankly sickened my 83 year old mother my sister and myself. Outside there was a For Sale sign and when we checked both the house next door and the cottage were up for sale. I dont know whether the owners are not bothered about the comfort of their guests, but the cottage was grubby and dirty and a complete disappointment. We grudgingly cleaned the place before we left to the best of our ability with whatever cleaning products we had. I know its a self catering holiday and you have to clean up after yourselves which we gladly did but i did not go on holiday to be expected to clean the house for someone else and pay them for the privilege too. I have photographic evidence of everything I have complained about. I was embarrassed as I was the holiday booker and told them how great the last holiday was. The accommodation was a big disappointment.

No WiFi or signal at the property.

Comfortable, hot tub and views excellent. It's a great touring base with church bay only 2 miles away.

Cottage is located in beautiful countryside needing a car to get anywhere View from property across fields is lovely.

Property however was extremely cold on arrival all heating was off and no clear instructions on how to turn on - instruction manual wasn't for this cottage. had to contact owner for instructions. Hot tub was fab however there is a storage area next to it and the winds kept blowing the door open which caused an issue. also lots of rubbish is in the shed so needs locking could be dangerous if children were there. cottage inside is dated and needs TLC beds were creaky not enough seating for 6 people (we were only 4 and struggled to get comfy) Bathroom had black mould around window and shower. Lots of cleaning issues cobwebs and dust everywhere such a shame as cottage could be made beautiful with more attention to detail

There was no hot water throughout our stay.

A handyman arrived on our final evening and said he had fixed the boiler many times but it needed a new part. The cleanliness and general repair was poor on arrival. It had had a surface clean but was dusty and area behind the sink in the bathroom was particularly grim. The saving grace was the hot tub, some of the jets didn't work on arrival (husband managed to dislodge some of the controls) and it sprayed water over the back. Every door and window sounded like it needed attention to seal drafts and noise. The back door was particularly worrying and very loud. Towels and bedding very old, mattresses stained, pillows old. Curtain in the twin room was ripped and very thin, all light coming through. No central heating but there were electric heaters in each room. The instruction manual referred to the next door house so I wasn't sure if these could be left on overnight, so turned them off to be safe. No additional blankets etc to keep warm. Would love to come back to Anglesey but would be looking for alternative accomodation.

great comfy cottage, host was very informative and helpful, lovely dog friendly beaches close by and all detailed in the welcome package, only downside was the frying pan and a saucepan sticking but we bought a new one of both and have left them there for others to use

Spent a lovely weekend with the family here.

It did for our intended purpose, was dry and warm and the hot tub definately is the selling point. The property could do with a little TLC and maintenence, for example the kitchen blinds didn't work properly and so we couldnt close them, with it being the first room you walked into, and it being in the front, it was noticeable as soon as you walked in and didn't give complete privacy. Although the 9.30am check out is on the listing, it is the first property we have stayed at where check out is this early, especially with a baby, which the property does cater for. Overall though, we enjoyed our weekend away. Thank you.

We had a wonderful holiday.

Lovely views. Two spacious living rooms and a welcoming sunroom, with plenty of space for everyone to sit comfortably. The large enclosed garden was lovely. We all enjoyed the hot tub, BBQ area, and the ample outdoor seating, which was perfect for the whole family. We enjoyed visiting Curch bay and the nearby sandy beach. The scenery was beautiful. We were less than a 45-minute drive to so many places. We visited Hooten's Pick-Your-Own Strawberries. Llanberis biking and boating, Bethesda Visitor Centre, Snowdon, Holyhead Mountain South Stack, Newborough lighthouse. Fabulous days out. We enjoyed the beach and coastal walk at Cemeus Bay, an 8-minute drive away. It had a useful Morrisons and a good Pharmacy. We had a fabulous holiday. Thank You.

A great base to visit Anglesey and very quiet, having 3 bedrooms was so good as the toddler had his own room, the blind in the room needs replacing.

Bedroom downstairs needs a new mattress and new pillows as they looked old and were flat and uncomfortable.The kitchen needs more cutlery, more mugs and utensils as not enough when cooking and using the dishwasher daily, with these changes my scores would be much higher , we had a lovely time as the weather was fab , a lovely cottage but needs updating

Really lovely relaxing stay at this cottage.

Located near the top of the Island in a rural area but adjacent to a main road. A little traffic noise which didn't bother us too much. The cottage has everything you need, plus a lovely decked area with barbecue and garden furniture. The hot tub was bliss after a long day exploring the island! Llio, who looks after bookings was very responsive to messages and left us a welcome gift. Happy to recommend this lovely cottage, for couples or a small family group ❤️

Some maintenance is required but the cottage is comfortable and peaceful and if relaxation is what you want this is the place.

The hot tub was lovely after a day out with the dog. Don’t expect 5 star but the cottage is just what we needed for a restful and relaxing holiday. Please be mindful there are no shops in close proximity so I would do your shopping for basics before you get there. All in all a lovely cottage but with some maintenance issues.

Had a fabulous time.

Will come back.

Great cottage with great parking , owner is on hand over phone or text and so helpful and kind.

Hot tub was so lovely after a busy day and stayed hot duration of our stay really comfy bed in master bedroom upstairs. Great dining table seating all the family x

Property was not clean, fixtures and fittings were broken and needing repair.

.. save your holiday and don't book! Still awaiting a response from Sykes to try and come to an amicable resolution...

Curtains and blinds need updating and replacing.

Bedding on the double bed upstairs needs replacing so boobly and well used its uncomfortable on the skin. Layer of dust on the heater in bathroom and dust under furnishings. Table cloth in kitchen is ripped in several places. Could be an amazing place if updated. Highlight of the place is the covered hot tub.

I was disappointed when arriving that the photo did not reflect the true size of the properties frontage,(was much smaller than expected,looks a lot larger in photo).

Had problems with accessing the key safe,would buy a new one if mine. The cleanliness was not as good as expected,the ingress of woodlice of all sizes on a daily basis was off putting as was finding dead carcasses of same in all rooms downstairs which shouldn't have been there if a thorough cleaning had taken place.The divan bed downstairs was not connected together and would come apart at the slightest touch and reveal that cleaning of underneath had not taken place for quite some time.The mattress of the divan bed downstairs was very hard(like sleeping on a plank).We opted to use just the lower floor because of the location of the bathroom. The heating instructions for use was very misleading,it mentions the main control being adjacent to the family bathroom upstairs,took some time to understand how to use the radiators.(No instructions for these). Our pets biscuits were in a bowl in the kitchen and these were coated one morning with slug or snail slime as was the cloth it stood on,could not find the culprit but there was a large gap in the corner where the kick boards should meet. Sorry if my comments seem harsh and negative,but I think the property owners should be made aware of these failings.

The cottage was excellent.

Everything was well presented would definitely book again.

Whole cottage needs work doing, too many not good things to list which is a shame because it could be a lovely cottage but in its present state its just not.

Amazing stay in a lovely place.

Well worth a visit. Cottage was fantastic and hottub perfect. Definitely worth a visit to relax and get away from the real world.

We stayed at Rhiangwyn cottage over new year.

The cottage is a good size and the kitchen has everything you need. The bedrooms upstairs are lovely. Unfortunately we couldn't use the shower for the last few days as the cable box started smoking quite aggressively so we had to turn it off at the fuse box (we did report this and the house manager made sure we were OK with the bath). There is also seems to be a woodlouse problem, there were dozens of them downstairs and quite a lot of dead ones under furniture and behind the TV stand. The back door of the property doesn't close properly so the hall is always freezing cold meaning we had to have the heating on frequently. The mattresses could really do with toppers and the one downstairs needed to be flipped as stated on the label as it was dipping but was better when turned over and a topper was added ourselves. The mattress upstairs is extremely loud. We were also left with the wrong greeting booklet (for the house next door) so we didn't really have much information about hot tub maintenance etc. I think with some maintenance this property would be really lovely but we are a bit disappointed overall

The cottage is lovely and welcoming , we stayed 4 nights and really enjoyed it plus that the hot tub was he main attraction for our son .

If you're looking for a place where you can hear the silence than book this cottage . LIio was always only one phone call away ,she is so lovely and to every enquiry I had she replied straight away, now if you're looking for 5* hotels don't go there as you obviously have to clean after yourself, yes you have to wash your cups for your next use ...BUT if you're looking for silence, village atmosphere, nice walks and 5 mins by car to the nearest beach than THIS is the place We really enjoyed being there for Christmas and we'll definitely be back in the summer

Our findings were that the property was adequate to have a really great stay.

From walking in to getting use to the working of the property We were really happy. Look and you will find any slight blemish but hey we are on holiday so get on with it. All items needed were there it was well equipped. The furniture was very comfy. The bed was really nice and a good nights sleep was achieved for our next day of adventure. The shower and washing facilities were first rate and looked fairly new. Hot tub was there if needed I used it once more for curiosity I liked it. Had a couple of bad stormy nights so had trouble with I T V television programmes. Bbc was great. All clean linen and towels and bedding. All in all no problems a great holiday was had in Anglesey what a great Cottage. Thank you the owner Llio and also great communications.

The cottage is tired and smelt strongly of dog wee both inside and outside on the decking.

We moved the rug which stank, and the floor underneath was filthy. The bedroom floors were filthy under the beds. The Wi-Fi was mainly nonexistent, and having contacted the number we had, who told me she was the cleaner, and been told to reboot and keep rebooting, we gave up after 2 days. The lights upstairs in the bedrooms and the heaters were all switched on when we arrived. The kitchen was well equipped though the oven was disgusting so we did not use it. Would not stay again or recommend it to others. Neighbour told me that many visitors this summer told her how it was not cleaned properly.We only had one large towel each and one hand towel in the bathroom. No floor mat.

Absolutely loved it here, as always!

I noticed the upstairs bedrooms have new beds too. It was clean throughout, there were towels on each bed on arrival and the beds were made. We even had a little welcome pack on the table waiting ☺️ a short car journey away from a beach, not too far away at all. The hot tub was actually warm and ready to use when we got there! Kids loved it.. ha The only thing I personally wasn't keen on, and that has absolutely nothing to do with the cottage or the owner, the spiders are absolutely huge!!! I nearly cried

We had some issues which in part were delt with within 12 hours the bedrooms upstairs were lovely to walk into but as privious reviews from other people who have stayed the mattress in both double beds desperately need changing sharp springs and ones that sound rusty and scrap together with a high pitched noise which woke you every time you moved .

The attention to detain is lacking with cleanliness dust cobwebs on all the downstairs door frames and pictures the rug in the living room was the gift that just kept giving lots of nice and not so nice treasures came out of it there was chewing gum everywhere in the rug under the edges of the table down the side of the sofa under the edge of the sofa . There was mold in the shower corner needs real attention and tge flooring at the door way going in sinks and needs repairing . The back yard was an issue all you can smell was dog wee and the smell of the oil tanks , there is a hot tub which is a nice touch but you couldn't sit out in it with the smell it did pour down on the Saturday night which which took alot of the dog smell away but still the smell of the tank . Unfortunately due to the lack of sleep me my husband and daughter can home on the Wednesday evening my in laws did stay on till Friday morning but they had a much better sleep in the single beds . It can be so much more it does need updating even matching furniture in the living room needs some paint work touching up the kitchen has everything you will need . It its really windy the window frames howl they just need re sealing . And please dial down the wall art and vases with artificial flowers they really arnt needed and the metal art work are just dust collectors . The leaflets on the table need updating some were there from 2017 since then places have closed and prices have changed updating . Unfortunately by leaving the property early would speak volumes if we had a great night's sleep and the smells outside wouldn't of been there we probably would of just over looked all the other bits and just passed them off as things just missed , please take on board what customers are saying we can't all be wrong oh and please have a separate hoover to leave in for people to use as the one under the stairs was left full and smelt terrible .

We had a very enjoyable stay at Rhiangwyn Cottage and found it well equipped and in a quiet and peaceful location.

The hot tub was very much appreciated. The only down side was the comfort of the two double beds and we suspect that the mattresses may need renewing. We appreciate that bed preferences vary but we found the mattresses didn’t provide us with a comfortable sleep.

Amazing cottage so clean and tidy and and even better that it come with a hot tub cottage was very spacious would highly recommend

We had a lovely weekend away here for my sons birthday.

It has a very comfy, family feel to it. Reading past reviews I suppose you could say it was a little dated but didn’t make any difference to us - we didn’t book a 5 star hotel so didn’t expect one. It was in a lovely surrounding area, local amenities were all within a reasonably close distance, gorgeous scenic walks, beds were very comfy, everything you needed in the kitchen - utensils, pans etc and even a microwave and a dishwasher! No issues with the tele and couches were comfy. I like the fact it’s quite open plan downstairs so whoever was in the kitchen still felt part of anything going on. Hot tub was a perfect addition! Loved being out there, especially in the dark colder weather. Everything was clean and tidy and it was exactly what we ordered. Will be looking to book again.

This is a really nice and quiet cottage to stay if you just want to relax in the hot tub or enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

We really enjoyed our stay and will hopefully be back soon .

I’ll start with the positives about the cottage (Location, Peace, Hot Tub) The cottage is ideally placed at the north end of the island, which was great for exploring.

A previous review mentioned Church Bay being not so great and though there isn’t much there, when the tide is out the there is a great little beach, especially if you have a four-legged friend with you. The cottage itself is close to a main road but set far enough back for you not to really hear much from the traffic (which isn’t exactly heavy anyway). The view from the back of the cottage is great and the peace and quiet was amazing and welcomed too. The big bonus is the large hot tub, which we (me in particular) made great use off. It’s under cover so even sat out there in the rain one afternoon. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives end I’m afraid because, just as a numerous previous reviews have mentioned and not taken on board, the cottage is dated, tired and in need of some TLC and a deep clean. The pictures on Sykes are a tad misleading as they were obviously taken some time ago starting when you pull onto the not so large drive (might be a problem if you have multiple cars) as most of it has been cut out now and the garage walled off the main part of the property. The drive was full of weeds, the front door damaged and filthy, the pretty window flower boxes empty! Windows all round were filthy too. Same with the rear enclosed area, again pictures no longer a reflection of how it looks now. The barbeque tray and grill missing, decking in need of clean to remove slippery algae, walls need repainted etc. Plant pots full of weeds, faded plastic plants and broken – not the pretty area in the photo Inside I’d say the cottage has most things you need but again so much is a dated mismatch of items, a lot of which need replaced especially the beds and the worst bedding and pillows I’ve experienced in a cottage (I’d advise taking your own pillows to be honest). The mattresses are uncomfortable, duvets pretty useless and as the instructions said we had to strip the beds we used before leaving we were privy to the ruddy great stain on one of them. The wall mounted fire didn’t work, as mentioned in another review but in all fairness the other heater did (we only used the lounge and kitchen one) I think that, reading the reviews the cottage was probably lovely some time ago but ongoing neglect had left it feeling drab and tired – A paint throughout out of season, tidy the front and back areas u[ and replace the beds and bedding and it would bring it back up to a decent standard. All in all, I wouldn’t stay there again but value for money, location, hot tub, peace and relaxation then maybe consider it but just be aware it is not as portrayed as per the photos and does need that care and attention to bring it back up to spec

Very relaxing very quiet.

Had a lovely stay for the second time .

Cottage looks so pretty in listing, in reality, very tired looking, old flower pots full of weeds, wallart rusty, uncomfortable beds, kitchen /living room needs deep clean esp sofa and underneath filthy(as i lost earring in amongst dust) only reach owner by text, had problem with back door locking, yes she sent maintenance man immediately he temp fixed it, church bay not good area at all.

Wolud not go back, most places listed to get meals are not cooking anymore, trearrdurr area was very good, but we were out in the sticks, sykes need to check properties more and look into area.

This is a lovely cottage I enjoyed everything about it .

Very comfortable and relaxing I would of loved to stay longer and i didn't want to go home . Very highly recommend it to anyone wanting a nice quiet holiday in a very nice cottage.

A little tired and needs improvements Kitchen: dishwasher wheel missing on bottom draw, although it still works Living room: window lock completely missing from handle, couch could do with a steam wash as stains over cushions, fire heater didn’t work although heaters in house did and was very warm, curtain pole looked a bit iffy but worked Bathroom: floor needs attention as dips by toilet, shower mould in corners, needs a grout over Bedrooms: mattresses not good, general paint job needed Outside: decking bit slippy when wet general sign to point this out would be useful, drain hanging off bad weather May have caused this, general tidy up of area bits of wood missing, repaint would sort this out On a positive note very quiet location perfect if you are after peace , this is a good place and if improvements done would be even better

Most facilities are good, however the bathroom needs an update.

The floor feels like it is going to give way and there is a lot of mould in the bathroom. The front door is a little worrying as it looks like someone has tried to break in. Hot tub

We have been here several times very cozy and homely.

Think the bed in the downstairs bedroom bed/mattress needs to be replaced not as comfy as it used to be. Relaxing weekend. Thank you Lola.

The property was lovely.

Great location for exploring the island. The hot tub was a massive bonus and was lovely to relax in after a day on the beach. Really enjoyed ourselves. The owner was very helpful. We will definitely be returning

Lovely cottage and lovely modern garden with great view and a hot tub

Overall it was nice and we had a great time.

The hot tub was easily the highlight of the property, but the bathroom let it down and really needs to be completely renovated. Location was a bonus with lovely beaches and walks near by.

Wonderful communication from owner, hot tub hot and ready on arrival.

Freshly cleaned cottage and nice welcome touches. Sheep and cows on the back of the property, was cute hearing and watching the lambs playing. Wonderful sunset over the hills to the rear. Thank you!

Lovely cottage very clean .

Nice welcome bottle of wine and welsh cakes . We used king size bed which was very comfortable . Hot tub nice, however during our stay motor broke so we could not use jets on it however still nice to soak in after days spent walking . Cottage would benefit from a power shower and a new oven . Overall well placed to get around island , lots of free parking and good value for money .

Cottage was lovely.

Hot tub great. Lilo contacted us to check all was OK which was nice of her. I asked for extra towels and these were provided straight away. Couldnt ask for better service. Will definitely be back and would recommend Sykes.

Very nice quiet little house.

Hot tub was great very private. Comfortable beds. Bathroom could do with upgrading

The cottage is in an ideal location for accessing anywhere on Anglesey & the hot tub is an added bonus.

The owner contacted us several times to check things were ok which was a really nice touch, as was the wine & scones on arrival. We used double bedroom upstairs which was lovely with double aspect windows & the bed was king size & very comfortable. It is coming towards the end of the season & the cottage does need some work in places but we had a great week & were blessed with good weather. Thank you

Holiday and location was amazing.

House could do with a little work. But Barr that was amazing. Hot tub best around could empty refill and warm up in a night. ❤ Everything u could need The list of nice locations made the Holiday. All worth a visit. The black lion best food around Would also recommend marine lake in rhyl Little trip but the best around for crabbing

Lovely cottage very helpful owner.

Lovely area plenty places nearby to explore. Hot tub and dishwasher were a bonus. Everything went brilliant and any problems we did have the owner was only a text away