Hendoll Cottage 1

Love the place having now visited the location twice this year.

Wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful location. Would recommend to anyone wishing to visit the area.

Lovely cottage, only downside was the humming from the air source heat pump all night, would book again but will take ear plugs!

Lovely compact, comfortable and clean cottage.

Had everything thing we needed and a great location for walking into Fairbourne and the beach and a short drive to Cadair Idris. Had everything we needed, the only improvement I could say would be that a sign would have been handy to denote which car parking space round the back, just found it a little confusing when I arrived. Other than that, perfect!

I have stayed in both 1 and 2 Hendoll cottage.

Cannot fault the occomdation so comfortably and cosy. Really dog friendly no carpets throughout which is so easy to keep clean as it had been a bit rainy for a couple of days. All equipment in the house to be able to cook Any meal you would like. Shower is brilliant so much power !! Occomodation in good walking distance too the beech and pub !!! Trains regular and station a 15 min walk away. Cannot fault and will definitely be returning a 4th time and probably many more.

A delightful, charming property in a beautiful location.

The cottage was very well equiped, with everything needed allowing for a lovely holiday. We couldn't fault anything, and would highly recommend it to others.

We had a fantastic time.

The cottage was exactly what we expected from the website. The description was accurate. The location and the property were perfect. We will stay there again

Very cosy, clean and comfortable cottage.

Would recommend and book again. Area fabulous and beach so close.

We were disappointed the place needs a good clean under the heavy furniture there is a lot of mess the front of the bath is coming away The stairs are a night mare need some carpet or tread a child gate is needed the duvet is very heavy the patio furniture has had its day Wouldn't stay again the heating came on which wasn't needed

Overall we enjoyed our stay at this cottage.

The area is a wonderful place to visit. We have stayed at a lot of Sykes cottages in the past. We felt it was let down somewhat by the uncomfortable sofas you did feel like you were sat on the floor. The cleaning standards need to be improved. There were spiders and cobwebs all around the walls, and doorframes in the downstairs bedrooms, and all on the wooden stairs. I found dirty oven trays in the kitchen cupboard. There should have been more cutlery in the drawer and more glasses/plates and bowls it felt like things had been broken but never replaced so only the bare minimum. On Wednesday morning I was getting ready in the downstairs bedroom only to look out the window to see a gardener standing there cutting the hedges back the petrol smell spilled into the bedrooms I said to my husband it’s a good job we hadn’t been sat in the garden having lunch! Why was this not organised for the changeover days?

The cottage needs a deep clean and refresh.

Lots of small things like blinds, rugs and cushions are all in need of replacing. It also needs a new settee and chair you feel like you’re sitting on the floor. The furniture outside also needs replacing has it’s very dirty and rusty.

The cottage is in a perfect location.

Close to the beach, a couple of shops and a decent pub. Lots of walks nearby. The cottage is clean and cosy.

Beautiful location not far from some stunning walks.

Local public houses dog friendly who offer lovely pub food. Cottage has all the comfort you need . Very clean on arrival really felt comfortable bringing our two dogs as floors all dog friendly so not worried about muddy paws ! Couldn't fault and will definitely return Oh and beds super comfy !!!

Enjoyed our 4 night stay.

Location is great if you have a small-medium dog with you as you can walk to the beach easily or walk to Fairbourne train station to go to Barmouth/ Harlech instead of driving for a change. The bar/restaurant and chip shop in nearby Fairbourne are both recommended…..but do check for timings & days for chip shop opening! Cottage was warm and comfortable, only minor preferences would have been perhaps a small patch of grass in the garden instead of all the shrubs and it could do with a repaint in a few areas. However this did not distract from our stay. We would definitely return and thank you Ray (owner) who is easily contactable should you need him.

Very warm, good funrishings and dog friendly

Great cottage.

Lovely quiet location. Our third stay here. Every thing you need. Met the owner this time. He was very friendly and generous.

fantastic cottage warm and clean mr sabell very helpful as we arrived in the dark and had to phone him for information.

had a very nice time

thank you for fabulous stay.

It was so warm and welcoming. Cottage was as I imagine my dream home . On arrival wells cake and milk was waiting for us. Very nice little touch. Cottage was in very nice setting ,woods around, 5 min walk to the beach, shop near by. Clean some cobwebs around but normal Warm VERY VERY cosy For sure coming back Owner very nice and helpful THANK YOU AGAIN For us best stay with Sykes

Really enjoyed our stay will be booking again.

Only negative was the fridge/freezer was broken but was allowed to use the one in the barn next door so was only a minor inconvenience and was replaced on the Friday before we left so was all good in the end. Was the most relaxing holiday I’ve had in years.

Lovely comfortable stay.

Quiet and peaceful, batteries recharged. Thanks Ray Nice to have met you. Sara and Daisy dog.

What a gem!

Beautiful little cottage with everything you need, lovely and warm ( we stayed tail end of storm Ashley ) Very impressed and would stay again

We had a lovely stay at Hendoll cottage, and would stay again.

Very clean and tidy and nice welcome pack too.

Location is perfect, lots to do all around the area. Ray also drove all the way to us to resolve an issue we had very promptly. Perfect holiday.

Cottage so clean and comfortable.

Beautiful setting, right by the beach. Couldn't fault a thing. Will be back. Amber and family.

Liked the cottage and location.

Unfortunately, our July weather was more like that in April - cool, showery - and we couldn't use the cottage heating properly as there were no instructions for the thermostat/controller. The timer was set on double Summer Time, but didn't seem to switch on/off on a timer anyway. We managed to switch on & off the heating manually by raising or lowering the temperature setting. We didn't manage to get the radio to work, although it was switched on (and buzzing). We couldn't see the radio controls very well as ,like the thermostat, it was too high up - and no handbook. Otherwise, we had a good time, and would recommend the cottage. It is well maintained, clean and comfortable. Just needs some basic instructions, especially for the heating and what to do with rubbish.

Lovely cottage with everything you need.

Very clean and tidy. Peaceful and relaxing. Good access to mountains or a 12 minute walk to the beach in fairbourne, which is dog friendly in parts. Would recommend and would definitely go back even on my own.

Lovely cottage for two people (and possibly 2 children).

Cosy living room with a great woodburner and a well equipped kitchen. Very clean and well maintained.

A beautiful cottage surrounded by stunning scenery.

The dog friendly beach is an easy walk from the cottage. A special thank you to the owner who drove from Birmingham to clean the patio after a recent flood, I really appreciated him going the extra mile; being able to use the garden with my dog, made me feel safe. It was my first time away on my own.

Dangerous front door steps: irregular, multiple styles, slippy.

Steps of both back doors slippy. 3 Steps below side gate are wood and, yes slippy. The whole is a gullly from the side lane into the garden of No.1. Yes I suffered muscle pulls and joint injuries, and I'm generally quite fit. Most dogs could easily get over the low back wall. Otherwise ths accommodation is good, credit when credit is due. AM

Another wonderful stay in Hendoll 1, simply perfect and the most comfy bed.

This cottage has everything you need. I stayed here for a week on my own and I felt safe and not at all worried. Only one thing, an extra loo roll would come in handy as only one supplied for a week. Emily

Electric went off one night toilet was downstairs and bedrooms struggle for me disabled person hearing kept going off it was cold a lot off the time

Comfortable, cosy cottage in a quiet setting, ideally situated for numerous countryside walks.

Beach within 10 minute walk and plenty of other panoramic views in a short drive. This cottage was an excellent central base for a relaxing stay with plenty of beautiful local dog-walks.

Lovely cottage and a great part of this country

Great place to be, walks from the house, lovely beach, shops near etc Cottage very comfy for 2 of us, 4 would be a squeeze.

Main problem was it was cold downstairs in bedrooms, would recommend for summer stays but winter would be too cold (thermostat upstairs so radiators didn't come on downstairs). Upstairs lovely wood burning stove, great shower, all you need. Small enclosed outside area, but so many dog walks from house it wasnt needed. Loved the quiet road and night sky.

We have visited this cottage before and this time everything remained of a very high standard.

Spotlessly clean throughout well equipped and everything we required for our holiday. Good location with off road parking and within easy reach of several towns and beaches. Will definitely be returning

In many ways this is a really lovely property that is well equipped.

Having said that, it wasn't perfect for us. The location is beautiful, and the house was tidy and clean, except for several wispy spiders in each room. To be fair, I should have expected that in a cottage of this style. There were a few small issues. The double bedroom didn't have enough space between the bed and the chest of drawers so several times I walked into the bed. The downstairs hall was very narrow, and the stairs were uncarpeted meaning they felt slippery without shoes. The heating system worked really well, but it was difficult to get much fresh air into the cottage. On the whole, I would recommend the cottage to any couple or small family that don't mind spiders!

Spotlessly clean ,spacious and well equipped cottage with a nice enclosed garden ideal for the dog ,

Lovely deceptively spacious 2 bed cottage.

Quirky upside down design.Nice location,tranquil stream nearby nice to listen to.Would recommended

Lovely cottage very clean had a great break

Fantastic cottage, great find.

Fairbourne is a hidden treasure, having holidayed in Barmouth for the past 6 years it was a treat to stay somewhere quieter but still access to the busier town either by foot (3 miles) or a 5 minute train ride. Cottage was very comfortable and clean, had everything I needed for my stay with two dogs. Enclosed garden, quiet location and very easy walk to a wonderful beach. Cottage bedrooms are on the ground floor with the kitchen and living area at street level which I loved, milk, tea, coffee and cake provided for arrival Owners very nice and great communication. I will definitely be back!

We were very happy with the standard of the cottage.

It is very well presented and we had everything we needed. It is situated right in the heart of some stunning scenery with access to some great walks straight from the cottage itself. We really liked the character of Hendoll cottage with its period features and unusual layout. This was our second stay and we would definitely like to return in the future.

Very comfortable and exceptionally clean.

Suited our purposes and great mainline train services to explore the area.

Let’s just say we didn’t want to come home, this cottage is beautiful and in a great location.

Spotlessly clean, very happy with our stay.

This was my second stay at Hendoll, but my first in Hendoll 1.

It’s a lovely cottage, spotlessly clean, very comfortable, in a beautiful location and equipped with all the conveniences you need to make it a home from home. I would absolutely recommend Hendoll 1 (and 2!) to anyone looking for great accommodation on the edge of Snowdonia!

Hendoll 1 was in an ideal location to explore the area, just a ten minute walk from the beach.

The cottage was clean and cosy and we had everything we needed. We had a very enjoyable stay. Thankyou.

Beautiful property, lovely and clean, nice location central to lovely settings in Wales, well equipped, lovely relaxing holiday, couldn't ask for more

Lovely, well equipped cottage in ideal, quiet location.

My only concern was that the front door-step & the top of the stairs could be a challenge to the less agile amongst us.. It is less than 15 mins walk to Fairbourne main line & miniature railway stations and the chippy & delicatessan (all recommended). Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Perfect holiday cottage.

Beautiful location, quiet but convenient, nice garden and patio, Comfortable furniture. Will definitely go again!

Would recommend to my friends.

Have booked for Christmas along with cottage 2 for friends.

Beautiful property both inside and out.

An excellent base for exploring the area. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Idyllic stream behind. Wonderful. Would definitely stay again. Many thanks.

A very pleasant cottage to stay in.

We had everything we needed and were impressed with the standard of cleanliness. It was great to stay in a property with so much sense of history that was at the same time very sympathetically modernised. The beautiful beach is close by as are dramatic coastal walks. We would definitely like to return in the future.

Lovely clean cottage with everything we needed for our stay.

Brilliant location within walking distance to the beach and amenities.

6.

5/10 cottage The location was great. Lots of things to do and see on both foot, car and train. There’s a fast flowing stream 2 metres from the front door which was lovely - the dog loved her morning paddle and you could hear it slightly when sat in the lounge/ kitchen. Parking outside was easy - we managed to unload everything on the doorstep and then park on the shared off-road driveway. The log burner was lovely (and much needed in a cold March) and they provided a bag of large logs. The only negative to the house being upside down was that it was absolutely freezing downstairs (particularly the hallway, but both bedrooms too) as all the heat from the log burner rose. The heating was good but obviously would not come on if the log burner had been on as the temp gauge was upstairs (very cold mornings). Lovely kitchen - plenty of cutlery and plates provided, and washing machine was good. Comfy bed downstairs, and the shower was great. Lots of storage for coats and clothes. TV was good too, Netflix on there - just don’t forget to log out! The little garden was perfect for our small cocker spaniel that doesn’t jump, but if you have a dog that likes hopping short fences, I’d be wary! We had to contact the cottage owner over a small query and he was very helpful and informative - lovely man to deal with if anything were to go wrong! The reason we wouldn’t give the cottage anything above a 6.5 was it’s cleanliness. Normally, I overlook reviews about how dirty a place is but they were not wrong. The sofa cracks has mountains of crumbs in (which lifted onto the main cushions when you sat down), the floor had not been mopped nor hoovered properly and was incredibly dirty, under the sofa wasn’t pleasant - our dogs toy got lost under there and it was not nice retrieving that! The kitchen pans had not been cleaned properly either and were lined with sticky white grease which we had to clean ourselves (bring your own induction pans as they were really bad - food getting stuck onto it even with a lot of oil), the log burner had not been cleaned (we cleaned it spotless ourselves) and soot went all over our clothing the first time we lit it. If they provided a hoover (which they need to!) we would have hoovered the place ourselves to make it more bearable. The cleanliness is not what you expect for a Sykes cottage, especially for the money you pay. Overall, it was a good stay and a lovely little cottage, it’s a shame a lot of the positive qualities were overshadowed by the dirt but if they upped their cleaning (considerably!) we’d stay here again.

We had a lovely time.

The cottage is amazing(everything was working, strong WIFI, comfortable sofa and bed, nice and warm, plus chimney :) ) Spacious off-road parking, good location, beautiful views. My personal recomendations: Small things to add(improve), that will make this cottage even better: - missing shoe rack by the entrance - missing basic cleaning product, extra washing up+ sponges - Add one or two bigger pots to the kitchen (5L, 7L) and few more glasses( tumbler, pint) - Add bathroom wall cabinet next to mirrow to keep esential toilet stuff. - I would focus more on cleaning. A lot of cobwebs everywhere(easy to improve- it took me 10min to take them off whith the broom), fridge could be more clean. Other than that amazing place. Strong 9 out of 10 Thank you

The cleanliness issue was disappointing ; the owner , who lives at a considerable distance , had been let down and was very apologetic.

We are sure he will do all he can to avoid a repetition. In any event , the fact remains that we had a superb holiday in a fabulous location. The cottage , the best we have ever stayed in, has been wonderfully converted from a barn and offers every comfort. The wood burning stove is excellent but there were no logs when we arrived . We had taken the precaution of taking our own logs but we suggest that a starter ‘kit’ should be provided except in high summer, and guidance given about buying more logs locally at a reasonable price. We emphasise that the electric central heating was very good. We found the representative of Sykes cottages very pleasant and efficient.

Lovely dog friendly cottage in lovely grounds with good walks from the doorstep or using train and bus services.

The cottage is lovely with everything you need.

However we were slightly disappointed in the cleanliness of the cottage. There were dirt splatters all up the walls and cobwebs behind the sofas that had clearly not been cleaned either. In such circumstances we are in today i would have expected the cleanliness to be spot on, so i was disappointed with this.

The cottage, location and owner are all great.

The patio garden is enclosed and quite private, off road parking in the larger adjoining garden. Our dog has arthritis so the step up to the front door presented us with a bit of a problem. There are a good number of local walks with great views, Fairbourne beach is lovely at low tide, the owner and neighbours are friendly, helpful and informative.

The cottage was very good, plenty of walks in the area, beach was dog friendly as were most folks.

We had a very enjoyable break with the dog for the first time. Will be looking to return there.

Great location for visiting north west Wales.

Clean and comfy cottage good for a couple or family of 4.

A lovely little cottage with a very helpful and friendly owner.

A dish washer would have been good as a couple of items of the crockery could have been cleaner. The only downside of the present system is the 9.00am check out on the leaving day, which made it quite a rush, but understandable in these covid times.

An excellent well equipped little cottage with everything we needed for a perfect holiday.

Warm, cosy and clean with lashings of hot water on demand. The enclosed garden area was perfect for our two dogs. A 20 minute walk to Fairbourne beach and a short drive to The George for meals. Would recommend Hendoll Cottage for a holiday and will certainly return.

Hendoll cottage 1 was comfortable, clean, warm and well positioned.

Coastal path was just outside the front door and if my husband hadn't sprained his ankle on the second day we could have spent the whole week walking from the property. There was a slight problem on our arrival and the owner dealt with it immediately. Would we recommend this property yes we would, would we book it again yes of course. Fairbourne itself has two general stores and a super greengrocers. So despite the sprained ankle we had a good break.

The cottage was lovely, clean and had everything we needed.

It’s in a quiet area but not far from the beach and a few shops. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely location, set in woodland and hills, cosy little cottage, with lovely garden.

Well equipped and clean. Looking forward to returning in the future.

A very nice cottage cloe to many attractions.

Very friendly landlord and good communication..

The boiler didn’t work and the owner called out n engineer quickly for us

Really refreshed and relaxed after our holiday, everything i needed rural woodland and coastline.

Be going again, the dog insists!! Mr s.mottram

found the stairs rather steep not really very good for anybody infirm we did enjoy the area very much

The cottage was absolutely beautiful, lovely surroundings and a perfect place to retreat after a day climbing mount Snowdon, will definitely be returning

We really enjoyed our short time at Hendoll Cottage.

The cottage itself was clean and tidy, well equipped and in a great location.

The bathroom was not as clean as we would have liked, and bedrooms had dust and cobwebs in them.

There was no heating in the lower ground floor hallway and temperatures did plummet during out stay. We thought there was a field at the rear for the kids and dog to play in but it was more a little low maintenance garden that was fenced off. The tea towel that was left for us smelt disgusting so we washed it but we did take our own anyway. The bowl still had grease around the inside of it and we were a little disappointed that the level of cleanliness and hygiene was not to our own standard.

A lovely cottage in a good location.

The weather was so lovely so we didn’t need to light the little log burning stove. The two dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The cottage is on the lane leading up to the Blue Lake which is a absolute must to go and see.

Beautiful cottage , full of character and charm and in a brilliant location.

Will definitely be booking this cottage again

Nice peaceful location with some nice walks straight from the cottage.

The walk to Barmouth over the bridge was lovely. Fairbourne beach is fabulous and huge! 15 to 20 minute walk to local well stocked shop. The chip shop there was good ...big portions and tasty! Lots of nice places to visit within 30 or so miles. The weather was good for October too. The cottage was comfy and cozy, kitchen had everything you'd need to cook a meal. All in all a very enjoyable holiday in this beautiful part of Wales.

Cottage warm and comfortable.

Main complaint is mattress on double bed very uncomfortable and needs replacing urgently. We slept in the two single beds after first night. Cafetière was too small for two people let alone four. Otherwise well equipped.

Great property, location was perfect, and booking and communication was easy.

An excellent cottage in beautiful surroundings.

We had a fantastic 2 week stay and would like to return next summer. As others have commented a vacuum cleaner would be useful, especially after a trip to the beach. We would completely recommend this cottage anytime.

Had a fantastic time.

Impressed with kitchen facilities. During a hot summer like this one, would have been nice to have a pedestal fan. Only negative is that the floors are very noisy. Having said that, we would come back again

Cottage is brilliant would benefit from a larger television

Had a lovely time nice weather plenty to do nice walks around the cottage not far to beach and shops sat outside in yard area

The cottage is fine and we enjoyed our stay but you should be aware it is VERY remote.

Fantastic beach not far away but only one shop, butty bar, butcher and a chip shop which is only open a few hours. Nothing for the kids but we loved the place.

The cottage was all that could be expected from a holiday cottage.

We have therefore avoided the pitfall of comparing it with a family home! We enjoyed our stay. Everything worked. The location is ideal, being very quiet and accessible to a wide range of destinations. With a dog it was perfect, with walks from the house, as well as nearby. For information, and not a problem for us, was we had to park on the grass, as the other parking spaces were taken. This is something which can easily be addressed by slightly extending the hard surfacing.

We arrived expecting a lovely cosy cottage and we got that and much much more.

The location, for people who enjoy walking, is exceptional. Walking left up the hill from the cottage quickly took us into the hills which became mountains. Turning right, we walked to the coast, and along the sea towards the bridge to Barmouth. The cottage itself was warm, very well equipped, clean and very well furnished and laid out. It exceeded all my hopes and expectations - thank you! The two lurchers loved it too!

Very clean and well presented cottage ideal for a weekend of walking and relaxing.

Excellent place to stay,catering for all your needs,not far too beach,excellent walks,breathtaking views.

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The pics on website do not do the cottage justice.

Very homely and perfect for a relaxing break. Would highly recommend.

Everything about it was just perfect, cottage, location, even the weather!

The cottage was comfortable, very very clean and felt really homely.

Thanks, lovely quite cottage and in a great location, looked small from outside but had plenty of room, great Base for exploring Snowdonia and surrounding areas.

Fairbourne shop pretty handy for most of basic things, highly recommended, thanks again.