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"Location was great."
Tidy and clean. Very impressive view. Only comment was that there were quite a lot of spiders which we hoovered up.
Reviewed by OmarJun 2022
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"Beautiful location and the cottage was really nice with plenty of room indoors and outdoors for us and the kids to enjoy."
well equipped for any kind of weather. The owner was very engaging and polite. We had a really lovely time.
Reviewed by GeorgiosApr 2022
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"Stayed at Cyffdy twice now, best place we have ever stayed at will definitely be back soon!"
Thank you for your great feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your second stay here at Cyffdy Cottages. We look forward to having you back here to stay again in the future. Property Owner
Reviewed by MitchellMar 2022
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"What a great cottage."
Perfect rural location but only a short drive or walk into Bala.
Cottage is great for 6 people, plenty of room and so clean
We will be booking again to stay,
Can’t recommend this cottage enough
Reviewed by DanielleFeb 2022
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"Cottage was lovely, owner friendly and helpful."
lovely location.
on day 5 of our one week stay the owners informed us of the power cuts caused by storm Arwen and that the restoration of power could be a long way off........so sadly we had to cut stay short by two days and head home.
we were very grateful that the owners were so prompt and direct in informing us of the problems caused by the storm.it was clearly out of their hands.
on another matter ( nothing to do with the owners ) we were upset that Sykes tried to charge us a booking fee that was £50 higher than stated when we booked. we complained and, after several e mails and phone calls the extra, unexplained, £50 was retracted. it felt like someone was conning us. not a pleasant experience, making us unlikely to use Sykes again in the future
Reviewed by JimNov 2021
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"Arenig was much better than expected, and the views are amazing."
We stayed as 4 adults and 2 young children and there was plenty of space for us all and the beds are very comfortable. The kitchen has everything you could need and the whole place was lovely and warm once the heating came on; very cosy with the fire
on too.
The outdoor facilities were great for the children and the little garden was great too for an evening sit with a glass of wine.
The only improvement I can see is that the shower holder doesn’t allow for the shower head to be moved lower without holding it and as a short person I got a face full of water each time and the bathroom got rather wet but that is more personal preference than anything else.
We loved our stay and it was a great location for lots of activities and the lake.
Don’t hesitate to book, you’ll have a great time.
Reviewed by KatieSep 2021
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"Quiet great location not far from town, beautiful property and garden was ..."
Quiet great location not far from town, beautiful property and garden was lovely, I would have no hesitation on booking this cottage again, owners very nice and on hand if needed
Reviewed by RSep 2021
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"Such a beautiful place and so peaceful"
Reviewed by AnthonyAug 2021
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"Arenig so exceeded our expectations on arrival."
What a wonderful immaculate cottage on beautifully kept grounds with stunning views in every direction.The cottage was full of character and had everything to make you feel at home.A new log burner was lit every night to make the living room lovely and cosy.A brand new modern kitchen was a great space to cook in and a lovely decking patio area was a great feature to enjoy the amazing views and to listen to the lambs in the fields.We loved it hear and can't wait to return ,,the grounds are a credit to the owners
Reviewed by PaulApr 2021
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"Just a couple of minor things to mention :-
A couple of hooks on the back of the door in the bathroom would be useful
It's a shame the heating programme was pre-set as there were times when we would have liked to have some heating different to the timer (especially as the fire in the lounge wasn't working)."
It wasn't a major problem but to have a choice would have been nice
Nevertheless, a very enjoyable break
Reviewed by WendySep 2020
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"Lovely cottage with fantastic space and views."
The cottage was well cleaned and had a great range of facilities and well equipped. I would definitely return and not hesitate to recommend it :)
Reviewed by LisaSep 2020
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"Amazing views, fantastic location the peace was just what we all needed."
The girls aged 3 and 7 loved playing in the garden and sitting out in the garden watching them was a joy. The cottage had all the equipment that we needed.
The major problem we had was the damp. The bunk room where the girls slept you could smell the mustness and there bedding always felt damp to the touch, the main bedroom had a similar problem but not as bad as the bunk room. Our oldest child has health issues regarding infections and we wouldn't have booked if we had known that there was a problem like this.
Reviewed by ClaireAug 2020
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"You need to have more photos of the views / surroundings - which were just perfect for what we were looking for - stunning and so peaceful/quiet."
Everything was easy / as it was described.
Reviewed by MelanieJul 2020
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"Stephanie and family were really helpful during our stay."
The cottage was incredibly cosy and we had a really relaxing week, the weather was atrocious however still enjoyed this beautiful location.
Reviewed by JohannaFeb 2020
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"The pictures on the advert are not reflecting the reality."
This place is amaizing, there are no words for the surrounding. If you'd like to get away from the noise of the city this is the place for you.
Reviewed by AkosJan 2020
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"The only fault was it was advertised as having internet."
I think the router was in another cottage which left ours very sketchy. My husband was meant to work from home over the holiday and was unable too which was very very frustrating. I think it would be best to advertise no WiFi. However everything else was exceptional We would visit again but ensure we didn’t have the expectation of being able to use the internet
Reviewed by SamanthaDec 2019
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"Arenig is a beautiful cottage in an extremely idyllic part of Wales."
We felt at home immediately. It was very well equipped, very clean, lovely and warm, outside it has a lovely garden and deck area which made it ideal to sit out on even the cold evenings listening to the wildlife [so secluded that is all you can hear] We had an amazing week and would recommend it to anyone. Ps.We are definitely going back. Nick & Caz November 2019
Reviewed by NickNov 2019
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"A lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable, Great location to explore the Bala area and wider Snowdonia National Park."
Reviewed by RalphOct 2019
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"The cottage was very beautiful, clean, cosy and comfortable."
We found everything we needed at the cottage. The outside area and views of the surrounding countryside were lovely. We would happily recommend Arenig at Cyffdy Cottages.
Reviewed by AnnaOct 2019
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"The Cottage and surrounding area was lovely made all very relaxed and the people ..."
The Cottage and surrounding area was lovely made all very relaxed and the people we met were very friendly we enjoyed our stay
Reviewed by KathrynAug 2019
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"Great roomy cottage with lovely outdoor space, fab views and a superb location."
Highly recommended, great for motorbike trips (what we booked it for), walkers, cyclists, water sports and just getting away. Lovely warm reception from Stephanie who lives next door so help is always on hand should you need any.
Great place, would definitely book again.
Rob & the bikers!
Reviewed by RobJul 2019
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"Absolutely fantastic weekend!"
The cottage exceeded all expectations, facilities were fabulous and excellent value for money.
The only problem was that the heating was a little intermittent and we couldn't get the fire to work, everything else was perfect.
Reviewed by CarlyMay 2019
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"Fabulous cottage with everything that was needed for a wonderful holiday."
Well maintained and full of character.
Lovely enclosed garden and patio area that was secure for our dog. Care needed with our two year old due to sloping garden and steep steps but this did not detract from such a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Watching the sheep peeping into the garden was a delight.
Beautiful area and such nice places to visit.
Definetly recommend and would love to return for another holiday
Reviewed by SueMar 2019
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"The cottage was perfectly located and easy to access everything in the Snowdonia N."
P. The cottage itself was so cosy and had everything we needed. Felt like a home away from home. And The people that owned it were super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by StaceyMar 2019
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"Such a lovely warm cozy cottage."
We had a lovely stay and would most definitely go back. Very friendly owner...
Reviewed by GeorginaFeb 2019
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"Lovely Cottage in a very good location to explore Snowdonia, equipt with everything needed to enjoy time away from home."
Reviewed by LibbyNov 2018
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"Would benefit from a radio in the kitchen"
Reviewed by KateOct 2018
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"Cottage was in a lovely setting and in a good position for us to explore North Wales."
Reviewed by JelenaSep 2018
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"It was a great base to explore this great part of the world."
We explicitly wanted an adventure holiday and Wales provided experiences beyond our expectations. Cwffdy provided a wonderful, peaceful and relaxing base from which to explore. Already planning our next trip.
Reviewed by KatieAug 2018
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"The cottage was perfect for our stay in Wales and was exactly as described."
The garden was perfect for Alfie (the dog) and our two boys really enjoyed the football net. Stephanie the host was excellent and responded really quickly to any query that we had. The views from the cottage were beautiful and we had an excellent week (despite some rain we had). The highlight of the holiday was definitely the climb up Mt Snowdon and the zipline.
Reviewed by SimonJul 2018
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"We spent a week in this wonderful location,the Arenig House was amazing,it's the stuff that you see in magazines only !"
It was quite close to Bala,where you can find shops,restaurants,and a nice lake to enjoy. There are 2 access roads,no potholes at all,Mrs Stephanie is a very welcoming host and a lovely person,and the location was so quiet i could not believe it.
Inside the house yo can find anything you need-fridge,washing machine,dishwasher,ironing machine,hot water,microwave oven,electric oven and so on...
Snowdon Mountain is close by,Barmouth Beach is within easy reach,and Anglesey was lovely to visit.
The internet was a bit "temperamental",but considering where the location is,i was surprised it was available at all.
I would definely come back if i get the time.
Reviewed by CristianJul 2018
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"The cottage is in an excellent location for a very relaxing holiday."
It is very well appointed and very comfortable. We had a lovely week here and our miniature daschund was in her element in the safely enclosed garden. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by JonathanJun 2018
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"Great comfortable cottage with everything needed for our stay."
Quiet, warm and inviting, quite easy to find even for overseas travellers. Good communication with property manager Steph. While there is WiFi the connection is not great which was explained to us it wasn't too much of an issue for us but if relying on Wi-Fi while there it's not great, that being said it wouldn't stop us staying there again.
Reviewed by SandraJun 2018
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"Good location with beautiful views."
House well equipped with everything we needed, including a well appointed patio area looking over the mountains. A few steps between longe/main floor and kitchen so worth bearing in mind for anyone not good on their feet. Quiet location with only the sound of distant sheep and chickens to 'disturb' you!
Reviewed by JudithJun 2018
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"The location of the property was superb and views were amazing."
The property has been skilfully finished without losing its character and warmth. The views from the garden were superb helped by great weather. The owners met us on arrival and were very helpful and pleasant. As we are a family of five and Labrador it can been challenging finding good properties but this ticked every box. The only issue was we did not stay long enough but we will be back!!
Reviewed by NeilMay 2018
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"This was the best place I've ever stayed."
Super comfy and clean. Felt like at home :)
Reviewed by MonikaApr 2018
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"Very nice cottage situated close to Bala."
We really enjoyed the location being right next to the sheep and lambs. Steph was very accommodating with us and attentive to all our needs. we would happily recommend this cottage to others wanting to visit the Snowdonia area.
Reviewed by JamesApr 2018