Manadwyn

The property was fantastic for our holiday with our two children.

The location couldn’t be any better and the views are stunning. Our only bad point would be the property would benefit from A good deep clean( lots of cobwebs and dust in a lot of places ) it would benefit from a good refresh. however we would definitely be booking again.

Manadwyn is unique and the four of us, two generations, had a wonderful, cool, wet and windy week there in May.

We didn't just observe the bird life, the tides, the Swellies, seals, but were immersed in the life of the Menai Strait. While feeling secluded and private (apart from close encounters with kayakers for those in the lower bedrooms at high tide!), all that Menai Bridge has to offer is only minutes away. We particularly enjoyed the great restaurants, a rib ride, and, of course, Waitrose. The house is so well stocked with lots of everything you might need in the kitchen, which made for a relaxing stay. Diolch, Meg and the Manadwyn team.

Great location and wonderful views

Amazing location, with unbelievable views.

The house had everything you need for a relaxing break. Walking distance to all the amenities and right on the coastal path.

We had wonderful time during our stay at Manadwyn.

The house is plenty big enough to fit two families very comfortably. The house is a gem and we love its quirkiness, location and views! It’s a must to stay here and we will be returning next year. Thank you

What a fantastic spot!

Amazing views from every window. The house is well equipped and comfortable. We had a lovely Christmas with great walks and cosy fires.

Really tatty in parts, living room balcony curtains very ripped and stained, stains on the mattress of main bedroom,absolutely filthy and old, Decking greasy and slippery and life belt on balcony dirty.

Main bathroom bath not cleaned with a tide line. Leaves outside are slippery and it’s hard to get car off drive. Water coming up between when stepping on flooring on lower level double bedroom. The house however is in a fantastic location with great views, suitable for families or couples but 4 couples using only 2 bathrooms would make it cramped. I would not recommend for a girls weekend due to only 2 bathrooms.

Not sure why we bothered booking through Menai Holidays when all the communications (if you could ever get through) were with Sykes.

It was impossible to contact Menai Holidays direct.This meant it was not easy to get action taken quickly when a problem arose like having to wait nearly five days for the previous guests' five bags of dirty linen to be removed from the hallway. We also reported that there was no working sink plug in the kitchen and no washing up bowl so much water was wasted. The TV controls were poor and, given that there was reasonable Wi-Fi, it was a shame that despite, for example, BBC IPlayer, showing on screen, it was not available. We were disappointed that some of the drapes in the lounge were torn and dirty and, when we removed the duvet cover from the bed in the second bedroom, we found it very stained. Surely, this should have been spotted when changing the beds. When we arrived, there was a message from the previous guest stating that the hinge on one of the downstairs doors was broken (message left 3/10/25) but nothing had been actioned. We reported this to you via Sykes and it was fixed on Monday 13th. Despite spending much time chasing Sykes, we did love the property, having last spent a couple of weeks there in 1982. We would book again on the assumption that some attention has been given to our comments but would remain concerned about the lines of communication. This is in so many ways a unique and wonderful property let down by the niggles mentioned above.

We loved the cottage.

However things really are starting to need attention like curtains damp downstairs which is such a shame

The property is wonderful and in a fabulous location and we thoroughly enjoyed our week.

Points that we would like to raise though are: there was no soap, very little toilet role and no bare essentials included (which we have normally found in other holiday stays) several of the bath towels had bleach stains on them, of the 2 remote controls for the main tv only one had batteries and both had no backs on them, the main room rug was very frayed and actually a safety hazard as 85 year old mum tripped on it, there were spiders webs everywhere which we had to clean from each room on arrival and cleanliness was questionable. This wouldn’t stop us returning but thought we’d make you aware.

This is a great place to stay.

We couldn't recommend it further and we will definitely return here. It is perfect for big groups (although not recommended for small children). The house itself is very comfy and invites to stay in just admiring the view, but there's plenty to do around too, including lovely walks and visiting nearby towns. The only issue was that we could tell the cleaning had been a bit superficial and that there was not much equipment to cook, so would advise to take the essentials if you're planning to cook (we did).

A beautiful cottage that felt like a home.

Loved reading the history. As a retired nurse I loved the link to District Nursing and the fact the Nurses from Liverpool were able to use it in years gone by. The views are amazing and we were able to make full use of the outside space. Waitrose within walking distance and the food at the local restaurants, also within walking distance, was very good. Hope to return soon.

We all loved our stay in Manadwyn and appreciated the many windows which let in so much light and framed every view.

The house was warm and comfortable, home from home with a better view. There are a lot of steps but the views are unrivalled. I think everyone would benefit from the edge of the outdoor wooden steps being painted yellow as a couple of our party nearly fell going up and down them. Also the big rug in the main living area had a frayed edge and was a trip hazard. We couldn't get the downstairs tv to work but no matter as we just looked at the ever changing views outside our windows. I really loved Manadwyn and would come back every year if I could.

Excellent holiday home with great views- very comfortable-unique position

Lovely property, great setting and very comfortable.

Only criticism is beneath thr covers some of the pillows and bedding were quite badly stained and ideally need replacing. Would deffo come again.

An absolutely fabulous property, in an absolutely fabulous location.

We loved our stay and would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone. We have had a few points below to enhance people's stay. However these did not detract in any way from a thoroughly enjoyable stay. 1. Arriving at 5 and departing at 10. If these could be extended to arriving at 4 and departing at 11, this would be more in line with the general times for similar places we've stayed at. 2. Recycling - Waitrose do not have Recycling bins as stated in the arrivals book. This was an issue as we couldn't find anywhere to deposit our Recycling. 3. As per the arrivals book, bedding was to be deposited in large IKEA bags from under the sink. Unfortunately there were no bags. 4. What a gem of a place, we would 100% love to come back in the future.

We stayed at this property last weekend 21feb and had a lovely time The property had everything we needed and the views were spectacular.

It is not a hotel room but a lived in house and obviously there are bits here and there that are not perfect but it doesn’t take away from the house itself and the location . We will definitely be visiting again. The only little niggle is check out time is 10am and the housekeeping were outside waiting at 10am on the dot Considering check in is 5pm I think a little leeway could maybe be allowed although this take nothing away from our visit. Many thanks

Our tenth stay.

Subtle changes each year. Only disappointment this stay was the lack of furniture on the top deck. Fabulous week with seals swimming next to the property!

Fantastic location !

House a little tired with ripped curtains and tie backs and curtain hooks broken Decking really slippery ! Needs a little algon to make it safe Front drive and steps full of leaves upon our arrival which obviously had not been cleared by the cleaner for a while due to the amount and depth so we had to get the dustpan out and make it safe Kitchen well stocked and house warm

The cottage is gorgeous with amazing views, beds are comfy but felt small for a double.

the cottage was generally clean although there were a lot of cobwebs and dust, some curtains were hanging off hooks and torn and the carpet in the living area also had holes in it, in saying would stay again.

I went away with friends for my 60th birthday, so wanted somewhere special we were not disappointed.

Calm, relaxing, one amazing place. Fantastic memories made.

Incomparable views….

., we spent much of our time watching and revelling in the ever changing nature of the Menai Strait and its wildlife . A truly magical setting for a lovely family residence . Three generations of our family all enjoyed the space, the comforts and the relaxing nature of Manadwyn. We had a truly magical time. It’s our second visit and hopefully not our last .

I would suggest the property would benefit from a DVD player, I actually went to Argos and bought one.

I understand most people use the cottage as a base and spent most of their time away from the cottage, however my husband is ill so spends alot of his time watch tv and dvd's. This is by no way a complaint just a suggest. Otherwise the cottage and the location is amazing.

We loved staying in such an iconic property and learning about its history.

Manadwyn is a very cosy homely place with amazing views along the Menai Straits. We were fascinated by the changing tides and the boats and kayaks navigating them. We walked to Church Island and into Menai Bridge and along the road to the beaches at Newborough. This a special house and was great for our family gathering.

I am so sorry to say how disappointed I was with our stay.

It was our 50 wedding anniversary and the first thing we did was wash all the wine glasses as they were gungy.The dust was everywhere like our arrival wasn't important and the television was not working, we did report this and it was sorted while we were out but after switching of that night it didn't work again.The outside furniture was wobbly and in need of repair,I did hate to day all these things and have thought long and hard about it but no for the money we did not feel it was good

We had a wonderful stay at Manadwyn.

What an experience to stay in such an amazing property with stunning views! The house was clean, cosy and warm. Had everything we needed. Manadwyn has a comfortable relaxed feel, perfect for our annual family get together in beautiful North Wales. Would love to come back again one day.

The whole property felt like it needed a little tlc.

The towels were mismatched and very very small. The curtains were all a bit tatty. The outdoor area needed sprucing up. There was a bizarre leak in one of the downstairs bedrooms. The kitchen tablecloth was stained and tatty. TV very old …very difficult to work and in an unusual position. The fire kept going out despite having a wood burner ourselves we could not work out the issue. Does the chimney need cleaning perhaps? Beds were comfy. The whole place quirky and in an amazing location.

Bit of a mixed bag.

Can't fault the views and the location, but the property needs some attention and more explicit details in the listing of how many steps there are both inside and outside the property. The place to park your car is on a slope, and when it snows or is icy, getting your car off the car space, onto the road requires two people to push your car (as we found out when trying to leave to go home...) Pros- the settees are comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Cons - no teatowels or oven glove provided, which was rectified when I rang housekeeping. Upstairs toilet flush was broken, we reported this to Menai holidays rep when they did a courtesy call on the 2nd day, no one came to fix it. The place to park your car is a nightmare in winter weather. A supply of grit would be helpful. The downstairs double bed frame is rickety. It's metal and every movement makes it clang. Sliding door to outside decking is temperamental- you have to sort of push upwards while you slide to close it or it gets stuck. Downstairs bathroom is very very cramped. Getting in and out of the bath for a shower requires quite some balance! Something that shocked me, but nothing the owners can do about, is the amount of sewage in the menai straits. Everyday there was toilet paper and waste floating by. Steps, steps, steps - inside and out. I hate writing less than glowing reviews, but it was a very mixed bag. The views saved the week, but the trying to get onto the road experience to go home was horrendous.

Fabulous location property a little tired

An excellent property for a family get together, superb location on the Menai Straights, below Thomas Telfords suspension bridge.

Comfortable and quirky at the same time, cant fault it.

Absolutely loved our stay, views are to die for, had a fantastic week, thanks very much

Please thank the Housekeeper who was lovely .

The house is immaculate and we felt outside whilst inside with the breathtakingly beautiful views across the Straits .Manadwyn is a restful place and we felt at home instantly. It was a great base for beaches , Snowdonia and steam trains . We visited Treadurr Bay which was lovely for rock pools , and found starfish ,crabs on the beach below the house with our 10 year old son. ‘One of the comfiest beds I’ve slept in ‘ according to him . We would love to go back Diolch

Wonderful house, unbeatable views.

Two of our family even managed a few swims from the beach. We spent a very happy week in this idyllic setting . Watching the birds, fishermen and boats was brilliant entertainment along side observing the changes to land and sea with each tide.

Manadwyn was a perfectly placed 4 bedroomed accommodation exactly as described.

It was clean, comfortable, especially the beds. To help improve the experience I would replace the outdoor furniture on the upper deck which is warped and unsteady. The lower deck planking is showing small holes but still very safe and sturdy. We all enjoyed Manadwyn which is why we have rebooked in 2024. Great place to unwind and relax. Highly recommended.

I think the position of the property was beautiful.

The upstairs bedrooms are lovely. Not keen on the downstairs as there was a lot of mould spores on the floor which I was not impressed with. Especially when my children slept in there. It is a bit dicey with a the steps so not suitable for people with any disability. However I enjoyed the scenery.

We had a lovely stay again.

It’s a very special place.

We really enjoyed our stay, and it lived up to our expectations.

Although some reviews say that it is tired and needs a revamp, we found it to be fine. Yes, some furniture could do with being replaced in the near future(settee),but when it is in constant use, what do people expect. The kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were very comfortable, and the location was awesome. Only bad point was that no logs were left for the log burner & the garage up the road was out of stock on our first day. We would certainly have no qualms about visiting again. Thanks

AMAZING - didn’t want to leave.

We loved everything about the property from the decor to the breathtaking views. The beds were all comfy and the house was lovely and warm. We would love to stay at your property in the summer and would recommend it to all. In fact you may have a few more visitors from down South after them seeing the photos we posted of the property.

Fabulous location Furnishings looking very tired

Lovely property with outstanding views.

Improvements needed: Main settee has collapsed on one end - needs replacing asap. One of the ovens didn’t work, which we were informed of the day before we went, but I notice that other guests have mentioned oven issues in the past so disappointed this hadn’t been sorted. TV system, you need a PhD in electronics to work out how you get these to work. Got there eventually but never did manage to get the TV in the bedroom to work. Very complicated. Fence on the steps down to the front door was broken - one panel on the floor. So some general maintenance and TLC needed but as always the location and views make up for it.

Very comfortable accommodation for six adults in a beautiful setting.

Maintenance issues were very quickly dealt with, thank you. Parking at the accommodation is somewhat limited. Very good restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance and a very well stocked supermarket is close by but you do need a torch at night!.

The location and view are fantastic.

The main living area is a great place to spend time and watch the sea. The bedrooms and bathrooms are comfortable and cosy but not luxurious. I liked the many stairs and multiple levels, but its something to be aware of if you have very young or very old with you. Kitchen was very well equipped. Whole party really enjoyed staying here.

Amazing position with stunning views of the Straits.

Property is really unique and whilst it is showing some wear and tear it is still a great place to stay. Really cosy with the wood burner and the central heating did a great job on some very chilly days. Great location for walking, either to the two pubs 5 mins away, the centre of Menai or further afield to Beaumaris using the coastal path. Great few days away and would definitely recommend the property.

Great location and views.

However poor lighting outside. We arrived after dark and found it very difficult to work key box. Steps were covered in wet leaves proving a trip hazard. Outside areas not swept therefore disappointing and bins were overflowing from previous occupier. TV difficult to operate. Property was tired and overpriced.

After reading recent reviews - broken bottom oven, dodgy toaster and a corner sofa that has seen better days.

Although I agree, to a certain degree, the positives totally out way this amazing place! It’s jaw dropping from the moment you enter it! This place is just beautiful, the views, the location, just perfect! Everything was clean. Lots of comfortable beds. Well equipped! I didn’t want to leave!! Hoping we will all be back to celebrate more family Birthdays in the future. Or maybe win the lottery and put an offer in on the place

We had the most amazing time!

The house was perfect in every way. Couldn’t have asked for anything more, very well equipped cosy and warm. Very clean and very well presented throughout. We are already planning to book again.

We had to leave the cottage after two days due to pet hair and damp causing allergies.

There was pet hair on the sofas and a general damp and dusty smell. We could not use the cottage as my mine and my daughters allergies were so reacting so severely. We had to run all cutlery, dishes and glasses through the dishwasher as they were not clean. The corner sofa was appalling and needs replacing. The damp smell hits you as soon as you descend to the lower bwdeooms. This is all such a shame as the views were outstanding.

Wonderful location and great facilities.

Love the property but looking tired.

Fridge and toaster broken quickly replaced by housekeeping. No batteries in TV remotes and main TV needs replacing as it's so old and not a smart TV.

It’s a stunning location and the properties rooms are eclectic and comfy enough.

Facilities in kitchen etc were fine, though food had been left in cupboards so we didn’t use it as thought that was meant to all be taken away? Possibly missed by cleaners as some places were dusty, or not hoovered. The downstairs rooms are cold at this time of year. Thermostat is upstairs on landing so top house gets warm and consequently the heat cuts out and downstairs radiators don’t get chance to heat up. Would book again, though wouldn’t use Sykes who treated us pretty shabbily during lockdown

We had a fabulous stay here .

.the views are outstanding. The light streaming in to the house from all the windows is beautiful too. We can't wait to go back.

Hi, we really enjoyed our stay.

Our only feedback would be that some of the furnishings need updating such as the couch and curtains. Outside area could do with tidying up. The trees etc. the house is in an amazing spot and otherwise really comfortable and we had everything we needed.

Our stay at Menadwyn was wonderful.

The property was very well equipped and extremely comfortable. We enjoyed reading the info about the history of the building, and the photos displayed were lovely. We had lovely walks direct from the property, and even more to explore just a short drive away. It is ideally situated, with a supermarket and dog friendly pub within easy walking distance, so this made for a very relaxing holiday. It was a privilege to stay, and we would love to return. The following is just feedback for the owner and not for publication: the hot water is very hot, so perhaps it could be turned down a little. Also many apologies that we left our sack of dog food behind and you will have had to dispose of it - we did not realise we had forgotten it until we got home!

We couldn’t use the main oven and the door of the top oven seemed very loose.

Not great with a house that sleeps 8. Not sure the house had been cleaned before we got there? there was a few sweet wrappers on the floor? and there were a pair of men’s underwear in the wardrobe downstairs upon arrival.

This was our 10 stay at the house, I did email when we stayed in November.

So glad to see more plates, cups and a new dishwasher. We have booked again and my family who came with me will also book for next year. We had a fabulous weekend and once again the weather was kind to us. Thank you

Location was superb.

The situation of the property on the waterfront is 2nd to none and the proximity to the coastal path and Menai town is excellent. The space in the property is also excellent, lots of places to sit and and lots of beds to accommodate a larger group than we had. What was disappointing was the fit and finish of the property. It was tired and in need of a refresh, certainly at the prices charged. Kitchen and appliances are old. Bathrooms are cheap. Cheap Lino floor in downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms. Bedroom chest of draws, cupboards are old. Outside space offers great views, but old benches, astro turf laid badly. Attention to detail also lacking. The handbook is very out of date. Log's for the woodburner not provided (says it is in the handbook). Dog poo left outside. The property needs some of the profits reinvesting to bring this back to a 5 star listing.

This is a tough one.

This is our second visit to MANADWYN. We were there two years back. As we all know it’s iconic, unique, scenic with a stunning position, etc. etc. But here’s the tough bit it’s getting (has got) tatty around the edges. Blinds that won’t go up, and are stained, curtain hooks missing and the TV that essentially does not work (it didn’t two years ago either) . There’s clearly NO encouragement to use the wood burning stove (no wood) and it was needed in November. We tried to light it two years back and failed. This feedback feels petty because we feel privileged to be staying at MANADWYN, but to be honest it’s BIG ££££ any time of the year so it should be immaculate and it’s not. PS The 7 feedback score is for SYKES.

We have used this property 9 times and we have booked to come back again next year, once in January and again in November.

We love the the property but we found that there is a few points that I need to share. The lack of cooking pans, plates, cup, champagne glasses& other sets of. Ice glasses. chipped plates,cups & cracked glasses. Toilet seat needs replacing in main toilet. Dishwasher doesn’t work and leaves marks on dishes even after we cleaned the bottom out of old food. Not enough serving bowls if you wanted to present food. Not enough t towels, not enough logs. Games to play most pieces were missing: maybe need to look and update. Maybe some cushions for outside benches. Tv : we struggled to get live tv on, should be a manual. Oven: again if we hadn’t been before struggle to get the oven on. Should have a manual. I also feel that a 9am checkout needs to be looked at. We have stayed in holiday homes this year and the checkin and check out have been as follows : check in 3pm and a 10am checkout.

We had a fabulous stay at Manadwyn.

We had everything we needed & the views are stunning. I can't think of anywhere better to chill out & relax with friends. It's so quiet & peaceful yet only a short walk to pubs & shop so perfect for eating out or cooking. Definitely recommend staying at Manadwyn.

This property is special.

The combination of the location (which is stunning and very peaceful) and the history, just make this such a special place to stay, its is after many years of hiring properties for holiday, my absolute favorite. I am sorry to say though, that whoever is managing the property on the owners behalf are letting them down. The L shaped sofa, and the mattresses in the lower ground floor bedroom are beyond their sell by date, one of the baths was not very clean (black sludge actually came out of the tap in the upstairs bathroom, went away quick enough) and there were no logs in the basket for the fire (it didn't get chilly until our 2nd to last night and only noticed then that there were no logs, it was outside of the time you could contact the housing keeping so we just went and got our own). This property is wonderful and it just needs that little bit of love and care to get it to excellent. I would of rebooked this property for next year, however, the price for the same time of year has gone up by over £600. Such a shame as no doubt myself and other people who have previously stayed here now can't afford it and with things just showing a bit of wear and tear it seems a little bit on the cheeky side but I guess after the pandemic profits are down. I have stayed at another property on the strait with awesome views and location and they are charging a similar amount but the property is exceptionally equipped with terrific beds, tv's in everyone rooms with Sky and Netflix. It feels that because of the properties location its felt that not too much attention needs to be paid to replacing things or offering more facilities because people will be swept away by the view. If you are reading this, it is a very special place to stay but don't expect 5 star facilities - this is more of a character property.

The accommodation was good with views out of every window, it did say about the stairs but we got by(had the in-laws with us o a p 's) but over all a very relaxing 4 days, the bins and recycling never got removed from the week before or why we was there but put that down to it being a bank holiday!

just wish the weather was better for May .

We had a lovely holiday, both adults and children were entranced by its position, everything was very clean and in good order and we were fascinated to watch the tide come in and lap round the cottage.

There was just one slight disadvantage that the bathroom on the lower floor was a bit small all round and entry in the relatively restricted area may be better facilitated by removing the water sky attached to the outer side of the door.

Manadwyn is a fantastic property in a brilliant location and we thoroughly enjoyed our week staying there.

The views from the property are superb and we spent lots of time sitting on the balcony, soaking up the sun and watching the world go by. There were only 5 of us staying in the property so we had everything we needed. However, it can accommodate up to 10 which would, I think, pose a problem with the small main bathroom and the tiny shower room downstairs. We did have a few small issues, for example there wasn't a key to open the patio doors in the master bedroom, the TV in the downstairs bedroom didn't work, and there were only 3 wine glasses! However, these were minor issues and didn't cause us any problems, just things that could easily be fixed for the future. Overall, I would say this is a fantastic place to stay and I would highly recommend it.

Have already sent feedback on Manadwyn and you said you would forward my complaints to the owner Thankyou

The cottage is unique, it’s position, views and living area.

The kitchen is well stocked and we enjoyed the family feel of the cottage. We were a little disappointed with the showers, not easy to “get right”we didn’t find a hairdryer. We enjoyed reading the history of the cottage , we felt lucky to be allowed to stay there.

Lovely property with fab views and very big inside.

Large kitchen but a tea towel would have been useful luckily I took one. A welcome pack would have been nice. The house would be lovely in the Summer as large decking to sit out with great views Good parking for one car. Heating worked great as it was cold weather. Take toilet trolls as we were only left 2 and we were there 3 nights. Plenty of soft towels and good bedding. We enjoyed our stay and would return again

Wonderful Home, Fantastic Views, Idyllic.

We were a party of 8, and all had a fabulous time, even though we were hit by Storm Ciara, nothing perturbed. All of the rooms were cosy, and the log fire was a welcome treat in the evening. Our grandchildren loved the bedroom in the basement and the kitchen had everything we needed. So close to some great restaurants, we visited Dylans to celebrate a 60th birthday and the food and service was second to non. We will definitely be back, and would recommend this home, 100%.

Beautiful holiday home in an incredible location.

Would definitely recommend & will stay there again.

I have stayed here twice before with friends so knew what to expect.

Great property, great location, breath taking views all in all a wonderful place to chill out and relax with friends and family

Love Menai holidays.

We use them every year. Never fail to impress

Let’s be clear.

..what an iconic property, absolutely unique with quite possibly one of the best views and outlook in the UK.... maybe in the World. A different ‘scene’ every time you looked out regardless of the weather. It was an absolute privilege to be able to stay for a week. Slight negatives, very iffy and temperamental Wi-Fi connectivity and no sight of recycle ♻️ boxes. Bins (outside on the road) full to overflowing.

the most amazing holiday cottage thank you we will definitely stay again

2nd time we’ve stayed at Manadwyn fantastic location and perfect place to enjoy our holiday.

Also had excellent service from Sam at Menai Holidays.

The only real ' downside ' to this property is the ' bathroom ' on the lower level, but the location of Manadwyn makes up for it .

This is a beautifully quirky property in a stunning location.

We spent a very comforatble week here and would throughly recommend it.

Lovely cottage, location & views, however kitchen equipment random, no logs, exit tired in places

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Manadwyn and it was just as impressive.

Very comfortable with all that you would need. The views are spectacular. The lounge has lots of room and a lovely log burner for cold evenings. Would highly recommend and we are hoping to book again next year.

Wow.

.... Cannot explain in words how stunning this place is. Everything we imagined and more. Wish to go back. Perfect setting next to the Menai straight for a family break. Amazing!

Beautiful place, shabby chic, a bit lived in , felt homely , fabulous position and felt privileged to have spent time there.

Views amazing!

The cottage was unique it welcomes you and the sea views give it added interest

The views, the location of the cottage on the Straits, the quirky structure and the interior décor were just "wow".

We loved this place and felt so at home that we really didn't want to leave. We were so fortunate to have stayed at such an iconic and historical cottage. Housekeeping was to an excellent standard. A few store cupboard essentials would have been useful such as tea bags, salt and pepper (mills if possible). Accepting that Waitrose is conveniently just up the road however for arrival it would have been helpful. Working clocks would also be useful.

Excellent would go again !

Fabulous location, great property, just afew little niggles - bins put out late the week before so full when we arrived, need to change clock batteries!

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Fascinating property views to die for.

Excellent location and a quirky house.

Very tired interior, setties and carpets very shabby and dirty. Outside furniture rotten and very little of it considering the house sleeps 12. Unfortunately the drain smell outside the front door is absolutely awful. The bins weren’t emptied so also the smell was terrible on the front drive. The house has a fantastic vista, but the owners need to spend some money on it as for the weekly rental it should be far better.

Manadwyn provides the perfect setting to relax and unwind.

A lovely cottage in a spectacular location.

First visited in the 60's when there was no electricity!

Lovely then. Situation will always be beautiful, facilities excellent.

Fantastic setting spent most of the holiday sitting on the decking overlooking Menai Straits plan to rebook next year

The cottage’s location is outstanding but the quality of the furniture and fittings inside was very poor.

The chairs are worn, dirty and have springs coming through. The garden benches on the terraces were broken, there was no bottle opener or whisk in the kitchen, no basket of logs as advised was included. As I said the views and the location will always keep people coming back but The fixtures/fittings do not match up.

Great cottage right on the Menai river with fantastic views.

Would definitely stay there again.

This is a good quality holiday home in a great location with stunning views.

Sadly, it is not being well-maintained. The frying pans were so grubby we had to go out and buy one to use during our stay. Outside on the all-important decking with the stunning views, the patio furniture is in a very sorry state. One 2-person bench on the upper level has completely collapsed; another 2-person bench on the lower level is on its last legs and about to follow suit. There are no tables on the lower decking and no patio umbrellas to protect you from the sun. Two of the four TV remotes were not working when we arrived. One needed new batteries (which we had to purchase); the other was kaput and had to be replaced. Neither of the property's two clocks were working when we arrived. The one in the kitchen needed a new battery (which we had to purchase); the large, ornate one on the stairs remained "out of order" throughout our stay despite us mentioning it to the caretaker when he came to check the TV remotes. One of the lamps in the lounge is broken and its shade is being held together with Blutak. Several lights in the property (inside & out) are not working and need new bulbs. The paintwork in the lounge needs re-doing. It has been badly "patched up" to disguise scuff marks and looks very shoddy. The woodwork on the outside decking is beginning to rot in places, and is badly in need of either a thorough spruce up (re-varnishing) or completely replacing. Finally, the washing machine and tumble dryer both need a thorough clean.

Furniture old and uncomfortable.

emailed photos to menai.

the house is in need of deep clean.and things need replacing such as.. roasting/frying pans. all furniture in lounge is sunken, lumpy bumpy and very uncomfortable.

Good house for a large group, in beautiful surroundings.

Sunning house in a truly unique position.

We would love to visit again but only if the property has been deep cleaned and some of the soft furnishings replaced. Rugs, sofa covers, cushions were all stained. Bathroom accessories not clean and had to be removed. Kitchen drawers had not been cleaned in a while. This property would benefit if brought up to the standard of Unique Home Stays. It deserves to be at this level.

Unique.

..unique doesn't quite cut it however, but then.... that's Manadwyn for you!

As always, the location is special but very minor issues mean it's not 5 stars

We loved the house - it was in an amazing situation.

Beautiful cottage amazing views and perfect location

Great location.

Limited parking only real disadvantage.