Gwynfa

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

“Fantastic sea views when mist lifted , comfy beds , well equipped , very clean .”

Negatives parking bit difficult with a large vehicle, needed coal fire to boost heating in lounge but would return.

Negatives parking bit difficult with a large vehicle, needed coal fire to boost heating in lounge but would return.
J Evans

“Brilliant place, fantastic location.”

Loved it again. 4th year running we have been here - love it Dave, Judy, Jessica, Jasmine & Millie xxxx
Nicola Beer

“Absolutely stunning,homely cottage with fantastic views.”

Everything you need for your stay.The only reason I have given 4 instead of 5 is that the cottage at first looked spotless but looking closer there was lots of old cobwebs and behind the bed looked like it hadn't been touched for a year,thick cobwebs and dust,had to get the Hoover out to clean before I could sleep in it.That said though I would still definitely say it's the best cottage I have stayed in and would definitely book again.
“The cottage was well equipped and is in a beautiful location with fantastic views”
S Fairclough

“Oh God...”

.surely heaven on earth.....my son said"best holiday cottage ever "....the views! the bath! the lovely comfy beds!....ithe enormous garden! A fantastic place to stay, so clean and bright and airy, with a lovely welcoming feel.
Elizabeth O'donnell

“We had a number if issues with the property.”

We had too contact the housekeeper on two occasions. The first time the boiler was not switched on we were not made aware of a secret thermostat. The second time the pressure dropped and the boiler switched off completely. Also the water is switched on constant and is boiling hot. It sounds like this problem is on going as other clients have also had the same problems. The kitchen was not made ready for our arrival, the worktops had not been cleaned, the dishwasher front was also dirty. We appreciate that this is a large property to turn around, but clients deserve a certain level of cleanliness . Whilst the housekeeper is a lovely lady, she did say she has five other properties too clean. These and other issues stopped us from enjoying our stay, unfortunately we will not be returning to Swn Y Gwynt. On a positive note the views are fantastic from the property.

We have since upgraded the heating system and contracted new housekeepers so the slight issues you had should not happen again. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully! Sykes owner relations
“Beautiful house with everything you need.”

Very clean and well presented. Felt very comfortable here, all furnishings of excellent quality. Cottage very well located with a great choice of places to visit nearby.
Lynn Arnold

“It was very homely plenty of space loads of electrical things lovely view from the cottage”
“Lovely cottage, massive kitchen, nice seating area.”

Bedrooms clean and tidy.
Trevor Capewell

“Expensive. We loved our stay (4th consecutive year at Maelgwyn) but it is getting pricey.”
Peter Leneghan

“Our cottage was lovely and cosy with the most amazing views”
“We loved the views across Cardigan Bay and the fields behind.”

The conservatory is a great place to warch the birds and relax. The children loved playing in the garden and spotting lambs in the fields. We would love to return.
“Excellent location very clean and cosy cottage”
Faye Starr

“Great house in a beautiful area.”
Glain Jones

“My partners 65th birthday with 8 getting together to celebrate.”

The house was amazing - it had everything you needed for the stay. Bedrooms were large and enough comfy seating in the lounge for all of us to relax. Three toilets and 2 bathrooms with very high standard of fixtures & fittings.
S Brooks

“Stayed numerous times and will stay again.”

All you could want from a holiday home. Ideally situated close to the beach & shops,clean,well presented. Perfect.
Olive Gaubert

“Beautiful property but TV does not work - pity as everything else was great!”
Fred Garfield

“Can y Gwynt at Traeth Coch is a very comfortable home away from home.”

Very well furnished and equipped and a beautiful location. A modern interior in an 18th centuary cottage - lovely!
“This cottage is placed in a wonderful setting with an easy walk down to the beach although hilly.”

It is roomy and very well equipped. The views from the conservatory are amazing . However on entry the house smelt it had a strange odour which was not welcoming at all. The vacuum cleaner was also in need of some attention a good clean . As we used it there was an offensive smell coming from it and in the utility room . All in all these things rectified would probably irradiate the smells. The bathroom shower cubicle had a large crack in the glass and the wooden ceiling in the cubicle was mouldy and the cubicle leaks leaving the floor slippery . The jacuzzi bath didn't work. Housekeeping should also pay attention to cobwebs in several areas around the house and stains on the settee. The double beds were comfortable but the singles are horrendous as the metal frames are so loose they wobble when using them and squeak terribly with every move you make. The star value we have rated is heavily swayed by the views and situation of the house and size .
D Kendall

“Excellent property in Criccieth which is a very good location.”
“Lovely property in a fabulous location, spotlessly clean and very well equipped.”

But was let down on little things. No kindling or matches for the fire, no spare toilet rolls, no kitchen surface cleaning sprays, no bird food as advertised, no spare bin liners, no pump action anti-bacterial soap at any of the sinks, no small shower gels etc. Just let down on simple basics for a property marketed in the price range it is, these small additions would have made all the difference.
“Gwynfa is a beautiful cottage, very spacious, gorgeous views of the sea.”
“Excellent location.”

House maybe a bit dated but that was reflected in a very reasonable price.
“One of the best "cottages" we have stayed in.”

So close to the beach and the shops. Extremely well equipped and furnished to a very high standard. Home from home in fact. We all love it, grandparent, patrents and children!
David James

“Lovely family home, perfect for exploring around the Llyn peninsula.”
C W Sharp

“This was a delightful cottage well,and attractively, supplied for pretty well all needs.”

I would definitely return.
Gary Elsley

“Lovely views and great location as well as a holiday home that caters for all!”
“The house was well equipped but could of done with a television.”

Great location for exploring Snowdonia and Beddgelert was a lovely picturesque village.
“Beautiful home.”

.few little things would have taken it up to 5 stars..a hairdryer and DVD player please!
Nadia

“We loved our stay at Gwyndy Bach.”

The kitchen-dining area was great to hang out in and we spent most of our time at the cottage there. The bedrooms were big, especially the master bedroom. Admittedly, we were only a family of 4 in a cottage for 6, but even with two additional people I am sure it would have felt the same. Beddgelert is a beautiful village in a great location and served as a fabulous base for the day trips we made. The village itself has a small shop where you can get the essentials and an ice cream parlour where we stopped by more than once. The cottage is very central, next to The Saracen's Head, but there was no noise issue at night when we stayed during the summer holidays. Beware that there is no O2 signal in the village, but the wifi at the cottage was all we needed to be able to plan our outings.
Margaret Cope

“This cottage was excellent with everything that you need.”

The location on red wharf bay had stunning views and being just a couple of doors away from two good eateries was an absolute bonus. I would recommend this cottage to anybody. This is our second visit to this cottage and there is a good possibility that we will return next year.
“Fantastic views across the bay and of two castles.”

Well equipped house with spacious rooms.
“High quality, comfortable, spotless”
“This is a well located cottage close to the town and beach, and we loved the bedrooms being downstairs and living space upstairs so as to get the best views.”

It was clean when we arrived, although as previous reviewers have said there is a slight damp smell downstairs (we just opened windows) and we did notify the (very friendly) caretaker and agent about the broken railing on the balcony so it should now get fixed. The kitchen and bathroom are dated but functional (kids loved jacuzzi when enough water in it) but the views make up for it-it’s an amazing view over the bay. And that makes up for a lot-we’d come back here despite the niggles above-this is a house which grows on you...
“Lovely been many times befor it’s our favourite place to stay”
Richard Kirkham

“Really quirky beach/nautically themed cottage with beautiful views over Red Wharf Bay.”

Minor bits of redecoration repair required but nothing that impacted on our stay.
Avril Fenwick

“The cottage was a great place to celebrate Christmas with our family.”

As our party comprised of 8 adults it's not always easy to please everyone but in this case Maelgwyn met everyone's needs. Would love to return .
“Superbly furnished, perfect location.”
Paul Thacker

“A fantastic house in an amazing spot overlooking a picturebook seaside town and a beach within walking distance.”

Having the house in an estate location makes it really feel like a home from home. Couldn't have asked much more. The heating in the house is a bit tricky due to its layout and location of the thermostat meaning the living spaces can overheat easily at this time of year.
Kevin Skelton

“Excellent location, splendid upside down house with views to die for.”

No issues with the upstairs. Downstairs there are 3 good sized rooms and a nice bathroom. However, there is a very strong musty / damp smell in 2 of the bedrooms.

Thank you for the kind words. We have since upgraded the heating system and contracted new housekeepers so the slight issues you had should not happen again. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully! Sykes owner relations
Michael Farrow

“Excellent cottage.”

Views to die for. Everything you need,is there. Very clean. Location,location!! Would recommend.
P Garner

“Have stayed here before over last few years and it's getting a bit tired.”

Everyting is there for a great holiday but some aspects need a bit of TLC .Oven needed a good clean and this was promptly done after a call to Menai Holidays.Its a great house in a perfect position on Anglesy.
D Kendall

“Everything that you could want was available and it was very spacious and comfortable.”
Phil & Carline Clinton

“Perfect location with views from upstairs living room overlooking bay.”
Mel Richards

“Lovely House and location”
“Clean, spacious and beautifully decorated.”

Great location.
Michael Waldram

“A very good position, great outlook and good quality property.”

Ideal for large family holidays. Well supplied with all we needed except a sharp kitchen knife but holiday lets never have them. All joking apart we loved the house and setting.
“The house was very good.”

very well equipped. we had to be careful opening the lounge curtains because there was no end stop on the curtain rail.
Peter Cordingley

“Excellent. The house is perfect, from how it is decorated to the location, everything you need in a beautiful house .”

We will be booking again
“Lovely house in a great location.”
“Fantastic views, quirky well maintained homeley cottage.”

Brilliant kitchen, 2 lounges, great for us with 2 grandchildren
Lynne Jessop

“Lovely house - suited us perfectly.”

baby well catered for with cot and bedding and thoughtfully some toys. Venue ideal - lovely area to sit outside. Accommodation great - very well equipped. Bed linen and towels etc all faultless. Utility room useful. Only slight criticism would be that we felt that a bath - either in the existing bathroom or in new bathroom - would be a great addition. We had a really good holiday - special thanks for sunshine !
Rhiannon Mckay-Smith

“We have loved Gwynfa and have been back for three years.”

Rated 2 stars down as feel it need some a bit of love again- and as we were paying peak rate of £1100 expected a better experience . Small things like the bedside lamp shade held on by masking tape that fell off, no overhead light shade in the bedroom, curtain in master bedroom completely off the wall (although a remedial solution was found but wasn’t ideal as couldn’t be opened). The guestbook with info is falling apart and not complete (we had to hunt to find and work out the main bin) and it mentions a house keepers book which couldn’t be found. I was also surprised by the slight ‘meanness’ of what is provided in the cottage as supplies - no washing up liquid (even a small amount would have really helped), no soap in the loos, and loo roll only in the top not bottom bathroom, only 2 teabags so not enough for everyone. Our online delivery was 3 hours late so the tea bags was felt! It could also really do with a bbq (we had to use a disposable one on the floor) and some permanent garden furniture- we were not sure if you could take the furniture in the sun houses outside as so heavy? As I said- we have loved Gwnfa but I don’t know if I would book it again
“Well furnished clean accommodation.”

Position was ideal very close to beach and Criccieth town.
“This is a spacious and clean cottage renovated to a high standard.”

My only suggestion is that given the lack of outside space and the changeable weather, it would be really helpful to have a tumble dryer; even though we visited in summer it was difficult to get clothes dry.
Anna Picton

“Cottage was dated and not very clean at all.”

Bedrooms smelt damp and wallpaper peeling away in one room. Garden overgrown so much so that brambles scratches car.

We have since upgraded the heating system and contracted new housekeepers so the slight issues you had should not happen again. We look forward to welcoming you back hopefully! Sykes owner relations
Steve18o

“Great comfortable, well equipped property with great views with just a few couple of small issues that prevent the 5th star – the garden is small and steeply sloped and not great for playing football with the dog and to get to the sea front on foot you must cross the very busy A497 which has no crossing points close to the property.”

We knew about both issues before we booked as we have used Haul A Gwynt before and will not deter us from booking again in the future.
Kate Morris

“Well appointed, spotlessly clean, very comfortable.”
C Ryan

“Beautiful house, excellent location.”
M Taylor

“We loved it so much we wanted to move in.”

Everything was there that we could wish for, and more. The only negatives were , one the raining on the sun deck needed welding by the landing window, the mattresses in the twin room were lumpy and the last this was that the oven temperature was inconsistent an the indicator light that shows oven is up to temperature would not go out above 170 degrees C. We managed because we brought our own temperature probe to ensure food fully cooked.
D Hale

“High spec,near the sea we could not have chosen better.”
Mandy Owen

“It is an absolutely stunning holiday home.”

The house was immaculate, a large group / family environment for all ages.
Jane

“Gwynfa is a large house with excellent facilities.”

The kitchen is especially well equipped and there are lots of games for children to enjoy including air hockey, which was a big hit with my family. Some of the furniture, especially that in the tv living room, is a bit past it's best and I was disappointed that the house is a bit further away from the coast than the information on the website had led me to believe. However, in a very cold, wet week in June it was nice to have a warm, comfy house to return to after a day visiting Anglesey's many attractions.
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The cottage

Gwynfa is a great holiday cottage for your next family getaway on Anglesey!

Sitting in a peaceful location on the eastern coast of Anglesey, you’ve got the bonus of being between the popular seaside villages of Benllech and Moelfre.

What’s more, you’ll be able to enjoy stunning views over the fields to the bay beyond and is surrounded by a pretty garden.

Whether you want to spend time on the beach, walking, or exploring the attractions of Anglesey and Snowdonia, Gwyndy makes for an ideal base for your next holiday in North Wales. The sitting room is lovely and has fab views.

Comfortable sofas are set around the open fireplace - just light this on chillier evenings and you’ll instantly feel warmer and more cosy.

A large combo kitchen and breakfast room makes family meal time easy.

Enjoy the bright red oil-fired Rayburn (use by prior request), the electric range cooker, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave.

The washer/dryer is located in a utility room. An additional dining room has stunning views over supper.

There table and chairs allow for both relaxed and formal dining options - take your pick! There is an additional snug-style sitting room with a comfy sofa, open fireplace, flat screen TV and DVD/CD players. The sun room has more great views, comfy furniture and even table tennis and air hockey tables.

A door leads out into the garden. There’s a cloakroom downstairs with loo and wash hand basin. Both the bedrooms have sea views, one having a king size bed; the twin bedroom has views of the countryside. The family bathroom has a bath and shower, wash hand basin and loo. The sweet and enclosed garden has views across the bay, and is ideal for barbecues or al fresco brunches.

You could even simply relax out here with a glass of wine and soak up the views. The popular seaside village of Benllech on Anglesey is a short drive away.

There you will find a supermarket, shops and places to eat and drink.

Of course, there’s the gorgeous sandy beach, too!

Why not take a trip to Red Wharf Bay for a great pub, bistro, or a fine-dining restaurant with views.

This is a lovely location for attractions, walks, beaches and all manner of fun-filled activities.

Choose this family holiday cottage whether you want a relaxed or busy holiday here in North Wales.

Summary

Three Bedrooms: 1 x king, 1 x double, 1 x twin
1 x bathroom with bath and shower, wash hand basin and loo
1 x ground floor WC with wash hand basin
Sitting room with open fireplace
Kitchen and breakfast room
Dining room
Snug room with lovely views, table tennis and air hockey tables
Utility room with washer/dryer.
Open fireplace
Lovely views, table tennis and air hockey tables
Washer/dryer
Red oil-fired Rayburn (usable by request), electric range cooker, American fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
Wifi
Enclosed garden
Central Heating
2 High chairs
TV, CD & DVD players
Enclosed garden with sea views
5 minute drive to amenities.

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About the location

MARIANGLAS

Quaint and peaceful hamlet between Moelfre and Benllech on the east coast of Anglesey. Take a short stroll to Traeth Bychan with its popular beach and cafe. You can hire a kayak and take in the sights of the bay. Nearby Benllech and Moelfre are a short drive away. Easy accesible to the Coastal Path, you could head off to Lligwy Beach, or pop along to the see the old Roman ruins and the Neolithic Burial Chamber. Head over to Beaumaris or Menai Bridge for some lovely shops and fab places to eat.

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Reviews

“Fantastic sea views when mist lifted , comfy beds , well equipped , very clean .”

“Brilliant place, fantastic location.”

“Absolutely stunning,homely cottage with fantastic views.”

“The cottage was well equipped and is in a beautiful location with fantastic views”

“Oh God...”

“We had a number if issues with the property.”

“Beautiful house with everything you need.”

“It was very homely plenty of space loads of electrical things lovely view from the cottage”

“Lovely cottage, massive kitchen, nice seating area.”

“Expensive. We loved our stay (4th consecutive year at Maelgwyn) but it is getting pricey.”

“Our cottage was lovely and cosy with the most amazing views”

“We loved the views across Cardigan Bay and the fields behind.”

“Excellent location very clean and cosy cottage”

“Great house in a beautiful area.”

“My partners 65th birthday with 8 getting together to celebrate.”

“Stayed numerous times and will stay again.”

“Beautiful property but TV does not work - pity as everything else was great!”

“Can y Gwynt at Traeth Coch is a very comfortable home away from home.”

“This cottage is placed in a wonderful setting with an easy walk down to the beach although hilly.”

“Excellent property in Criccieth which is a very good location.”

“Lovely property in a fabulous location, spotlessly clean and very well equipped.”

“Gwynfa is a beautiful cottage, very spacious, gorgeous views of the sea.”

“Excellent location.”

“One of the best "cottages" we have stayed in.”

“Lovely family home, perfect for exploring around the Llyn peninsula.”

“This was a delightful cottage well,and attractively, supplied for pretty well all needs.”

“Lovely views and great location as well as a holiday home that caters for all!”

“The house was well equipped but could of done with a television.”

“Beautiful home.”

“We loved our stay at Gwyndy Bach.”

“This cottage was excellent with everything that you need.”

“Fantastic views across the bay and of two castles.”

“High quality, comfortable, spotless”

“This is a well located cottage close to the town and beach, and we loved the bedrooms being downstairs and living space upstairs so as to get the best views.”

“Lovely been many times befor it’s our favourite place to stay”

“Really quirky beach/nautically themed cottage with beautiful views over Red Wharf Bay.”

“The cottage was a great place to celebrate Christmas with our family.”

“Superbly furnished, perfect location.”

“A fantastic house in an amazing spot overlooking a picturebook seaside town and a beach within walking distance.”

“Excellent location, splendid upside down house with views to die for.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Have stayed here before over last few years and it's getting a bit tired.”

“Everything that you could want was available and it was very spacious and comfortable.”

“Perfect location with views from upstairs living room overlooking bay.”

“Lovely House and location”

“Clean, spacious and beautifully decorated.”

“A very good position, great outlook and good quality property.”

“The house was very good.”

“Excellent. The house is perfect, from how it is decorated to the location, everything you need in a beautiful house .”

“Lovely house in a great location.”

“Fantastic views, quirky well maintained homeley cottage.”

“Lovely house - suited us perfectly.”

“We have loved Gwynfa and have been back for three years.”

“Well furnished clean accommodation.”

“This is a spacious and clean cottage renovated to a high standard.”

“Cottage was dated and not very clean at all.”

“Well appointed, spotlessly clean, very comfortable.”

“Beautiful house, excellent location.”

“We loved it so much we wanted to move in.”

“High spec,near the sea we could not have chosen better.”

“It is an absolutely stunning holiday home.”

“Gwynfa is a large house with excellent facilities.”

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