Llechwedd

Lovely property, near the town but the town is not obvious from the house.

Comfortable and warm with wonderful views of Cader Idris.

This was our third stay in the property, and we have booked a fourth.

Positives; a well equipped house, clean, well positioned, warm, comfortable, nice neighbours, a stunning view, with easy walks into town, beautiful walks out of town. The kitchen/living area is lovely.Lots of bedrooms and loos. Decent bed, albeit sharp IKEA edges. Good value, I think. Negatives; poorly maintained UPVC window frames, some windows won’t open or close (this has been the case for years). Ground floor sofa is incredibly low, difficult to get up from. The short drive up to the house is pretty steep and the access to the drive is tight. The garden is also quite steep but perfectly safe (this is mountain country). For us the positives make this the best house to rent. Hence our re-booking. We love Dolgellau and the house is fine, warm and comfortable.

Great location for anyone basing their holiday at Dolgellau as it is very near the town.

For the price we paid however, it was not appropriate. Property is not as described 'child friendly". Gardens are large but very steep and so not really accessible for younger children. 'Comfy' is not a word i would use to describe the seating in the lounge and kitchen. The sofa's both have issues, with the lounge having collapsed so badly in parts that we all had to get on and off on our knees. I did inform the owner of this directly, however he did not acknowledge the concern. Showers are compact and there was a door issue with one which i informed the owner of which we had to deal with ourselves as he was unavailable. Television in kitchen only gets 5 or 6 channels so was never used really. Wifi is as described and there are strong and weak areas. Overall the property was clean and tidy with decent sized rooms and the comfort of the beds was generally ok. Having stayed in similarly sized and priced properties in Wales this was well overpriced for what we got. Size is not a measure of luxury. Definitely not in line with the £200 a night we paid. I at least expect to be able relax in comfort which we were not able to do really and we just made the best of it. Needs attention to detail. You want to charge a premium price you meed to supply a premium service.

We stayed in this Very comfortable Holliday Cottage with two adults and two children in the age of 13 and 16 years.

The house has nice views from the spacious rooms. The kitchen is nice and fully equipped. Lots of sun in the garden that is situated against a hill. Well located and a bit hidden behind another house. You can walk to Dolgellau centre within 10 minutes and there are a lot of great hikes and walks within 15 minutes by car . Very friendly host!

We had a great week at this property would highly recommend it.

Very scenic position views were great of Cadair Idris.Many lovelly walks close by and close to forest parks All in all very refreshing and scenic.

We had a lovely stay at Llechwedd.

The house is really lovely and the gardens a delight, especially in the fabulous weather we had! The views from the top of the garden are wonderful. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. And the information given before we arrived was very helpful.

The steep drive up to Llechwedd is daunting when you first see it, but is eased with the turning point at the top.

However, you shouldn’t be put off as a stay at this holiday home is well worth the drive up to it. Although the exterior is a traditional late Victorian/early Edwardian villa, the interior has been thoroughly modernised by the owner. It is an ideal house for multi generation families holidaying together. Our favourite room was the spacious kitchen which offers both great cooking facilities and a quiet retreat from the lounge when the tv is on. Similarly, the en-suite master bedroom takes the pressure off the bathroom. All the bedrooms have comfortable beds and ample storage for clothes. The house is spotlessly clean and well equipped. There are great views towards Cader Idris at the front. At the back of the house there is a lovely sitting area and a steep lawn interspersed with shrubs and trees. The location is great, affording easy access to Dolgellau town centre and numerous places of interest including local nature reserves, Barmouth, the trail along the Mawdach Estuary and walks and bike trails in Coed y Brenin. The owner is easy to communicate with and, although not intrusive, is keen to make sure you enjoy your stay at Llechwedd.

Excellent facilities, good location, had a wonderful holiday.

We have just returned from a week staying at Llechwedd, and I have to say, it is one of the best houses we have stayed in.

Yes, the drive is very steep, as others have commented, and going up it in first gear is highly recommended, but being high up high gives you the amazing views. Frankly, it's worth it! David was there to meet us, and is a very welcoming host, providing us with lots of recommendations for walks and eating out. The house itself is well equipped, warm and spacious. The location is excellent for getting into the mountains to walk, but also close enough to the coast for a change of scene if needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already planning our return trip !

This was our third stay here, We love the space and proximity to the town.

The house was gleamingly clean, and the layout suits us perfectly. The kitchen is excellent. You get a lot of house for the cost. The house needs some minor maintenance but it didn’t bother or affect us. Be aware that it has a short steep drive, like many local houses. We would stay again without hesitation. We probably will. You get a lovely view of the mountains.

A stylish well equipped house with beautiful gardens.

Location perfect as a 10 min walk into Dolgellau with ample bars and restaurants to choose from. David gave lots of info prior to arriving about the house and the local area, including pubs , restaurants, beaches and walks which were very helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday and will definitely return

What a great place!

Great host and fantastic location.

Lovely cottage and great location.

The owner was easily contactable for any issues which was reassuring

We really enjoyed our stay at llechwedd.

The house is lovely and well equipped. The kitchen was amazing and we probably spent more time there than any other room. The location was perfect with just a short walk into Dolgellau. We didn’t have much opportunity to enjoy the garden due to the weather but hope to return in the summer so that we can fully appreciate this property.

Great place to stay, highly recommend!

Modernized cottage with loads of taste.

very spacious with loads of detail. Scenic views all around.

We enjoyed our stay at Llechwedd and plan to book again in the future.

We had a second stay here, and despite heavy rain enjoyed it.

The access to mountain walks is terrific, even if I failed to complete the stunning Precipice Walk due to my dislike of extreme heights. The house is spacious, well equipped, clean, modern and in sensible condition for a holiday home. We informed the owner of a couple of things that needed repair, he was aware of them already. We would unhesitatingly stay here again. We like the property, location and price. In our view the only downside is the lack of fresh vegetable based food in local restaurants. The local coffee shop and pub are fine though.

Lovely, comfortable house in a great location.

Highly recommended.

Lovely house in a great location,there were a couple of minor maintenance issues but we enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return in the future.

Fantastic location and amazing views.

This cottage is situated on a Fantastic location near loads of beautiful beaches,waterfalls and mountains. The cottage itself benefits from breathtaking views with very nice sitting areas and garden. The only thing that really needs renewing is the TV. A high quality smart TV will make a huge difference specially in evenings when you are tired and want to relax and enjoy your favourite TV show on demand. Overall we had a great time in there and will recommend it.

Lechwedd is a lovely, house which is clean, comfortable, well appointed, warm, well equipped and a pleasure to be in.

The steep back garden with its bbq patio would be superb in warm weather (not January!) and the views terrific: Cader Idris is visible from all the front windows. Dolgellau is an excellent centre for most activities and there are good shops and eating places - and all a 10 minute walk away. We strongly recommend Lechwedd - and the owner is helpful and pleasant.

Lovely and spacious property, fantastic views, that suited us but the Driveway is very narrow and steep which isn’t mentioned and from the car park to front door is also on a slope.

If you have any mobility problems this property might not be for you. Settee in lounge is very low and not ideal for anyone with back or knee problems. Milk in the fridge and tea bags would be good on arrival

I was very pleased with this lovely house in a superb position with views towards the hills and the garden was lovely with lots of plants and so secluded especially at the seating up on the hill .

There was nothing which could have made our stay better and even the weather was good.Altogether an excellent holiday Magdalen

This was our first stay at the cottage.

We were perfectly happy with our choice. The location is conveniently close to Dolgellau centre, with some reasonable road noise from the Barmouth Road during the day, as we expected, but almost none at night. There was no music noise at all. You can walk into town, which we did pretty well every day. The drive is on the steep side. The cottage is spacious, light and airy, and generally well equipped. My only comment would be that the living room sofa is very low if you have a bad back like me! The kitchen is very nice and very well equipped, the bathrooms are too, and the place seems newly decorated. In summary, I would describe the cottage as being sensible value for money, and we would return. Our reaction to it was that it was a nice, well presented holiday home. We've seen lots of worse properties in our time. The cleaning was done to a good standard.

David was an exceptional host, who was so welcoming and gave us lots of information on the surrounding area.

The house itself was beautiful, the photos don't do it justice. We loved sitting out in the garden and looking at the breathtaking views, the grandchildren also had lots of fun picking the blackberries that were growing in the garden. The house was fully equipped with everything that you would need and we took full advantage of the bath, which was a nice extra after a day of walking and exploring the area. If we were to visit the area again we would definitely go back! Regards, The Bailey Family

Although the location was perfect for travel, the accommodation is in need of an update in areas of seating, totally run down.

The bathrooms had to be bleached because of the smell from drainage in showers. There was an accumulation of fluff and dirt behind seating and we found cigarette packets, which suggests this was never cleaned anytime soon. Some utilities had to be bought for kitchen use ( spatula & scissors). On 3 of the nights we were welcomed to a band playing in next door's garage and we couldn't close the windows (heat) from 6.30 to 9.30.There was no mop & bucket to give the floors a good clean; and carpets are that old that the carpet cleaner didn't do much when used.No clothes line for washing to hang out & fridges/ freezers way too small for 6 people. This may sound like nothing to other stays, but it did make us leave on Friday rather than Saturday.

Excellent cottage and the owner was incredibly helpful.

We really enjoyed our stay!

Magical

Great week in a fantastic property!

Great location to explore the beautiful Welsh mountains & sea.

Mr Collins, the property owner, was very friendly and provided tips and recommendations about the area.

The property is really lovely and the setting is perfect for relaxing and taking in the natural beauty. The livingroom and kitchen's large windows allowed us to watch the birds, view the mountain and just watch the weather. The garden is a lovely place to sit and just chill. We took full advantage of the deep plunging bath at the end of each day. This holiday was extremely restful and we left feeling fantastic.

We had a wonderful time and the house is in brilliant position for amazing views, everything you need for a comfortable stay, nice walk down to the town.

But the only negative is that the settee in lounge is very uncomfortable. We would definitely stay again if we went to that area.

A great cottage in a great area.

With everything you need in the cottage and plenty of places to visit on your doorstep. Great communication with the owner prior to arrival. Would recommend cycle hire from Dolgellau cycles and do the ride down to Barmouth. Would return here without hesitation.

Extremely helpful host who gave us lots of information and advice on things to do.

House was in a great position and very comfortable. The kitchen was a great living space where we spent most of our time. Highly recommended

What a lovely home.

We had a super week staying at this house.Being just the two of us we spent each evening in the kitchem area as it was so nice an comfy.With all the etra sleeping and bathroom we are thinking of going again and taking family with us,The town is a must for a walk around,And can recommend the Ship Hotel for the evening meal if you wish not to cook. And the butcher in the town has some super sausage. Many thanks to David for the advise on places to visit .

A great large house with excellent facilities and a location with fantastic views about 8 mins from the bridge into the town.

The driveway is not easy to identify on first arriving and is a steep incline which needs you to be in first gear to get up the hill but ample parking and turning space at the top.

What a lovely house in a beautiful spot.

.clean comfortable and very well appointed…roughly a 10min walk to Dogellau and what a lovely little town with small shops and wonderful pubs and places to eat… Easy access to all places we wanted to visit by car . I roughly go every year to Wales and as always everything exceeded expectations including the weather

There is a very steep, windy drive up to the house which is difficult to negotiate.

You need to approach from Dolgellau, put the car in first gear, take the right hand fork and just keep going, otherwise you are in trouble. Please can there be a larger house sign at the bottom of the drive as well!

We had a comfortable stay at Llechwedd which was in a very convenient location to walk into Dolgellau and access places of interest in the area.

The house was well-equipped and tastefully decorated.

We really enjoyed our stay at Llechwedd!

The photos of the property don't do it justice and it felt much bigger. It is in a private position and we didn't really see anyone else whilst we were there. Just note, it is difficult to find the first time and we needed to call David.. Look for the bird on the post! The gardens are huge and it also has a nice seated area. The views are also amazing. Dolgellau has a fantastic park for children, with nice little shops. We made the most of the area and visited, Barmouth Beach (a must). We went for a walk up Cadair Idris and made it to the lake. We visited Portmeirion, which is a nice day out. Aberdovey, is a nice beach day, not as many shops as Barmouth. Dolgoch Falls, is also lovely and not far from the house. The house, has nearly everything you need and we would certainly look at coming again! Thank you :)

Owner was very helpful indeed and assisted us quickly and efficiently when we needed help with technical items in the house.

Beautiful location.

Stayed in property previously , fabulous house and location Had great weather as well

Lovely property, well designed and in good condition, squeaky clean.

Everything worked well (wifi, heating etc). Although it’s within easy walking distance from town its position on the hillside at the edge makes it feel more secluded, and the road connections from Dolgellau are excellent. Beautiful garden, please note that it’s very steep so small kids will need constant supervision. Great communication from David the owner who sent us useful suggestions for steam train adventures for our train-obsessed kids! The driveway is a little hard to spot from Barmouth road but once you’ve found it the first time it’s easy (look for the stone duck on the gatepost!)

Great location for an active holiday.

Great location for just sitting and looking at the view too

Lovely house, well situated 10 minutes walk from Dolgellau.

Great base for discovering Snowdonia

We had a lovely break away and this place made it that much better.

Lovely, clean modern home with everything you could possibly need. It’s like a home from home. We will certainly stay at Llechwedd again. Thanks

A lovely house in a great position overlooking Dolgellau with views across to Cader Idris.

The house is newly and tastefully modernised. A great base for a holiday in the southern part of Snowdonia with lots to do in the local area. Highly recommended

Restaurants within easy walking distance as are the shops.

Only slight problem with the bath think it could do with an anti slip mat. Apart from that entire property was excellent

The only thing i would like to mention is mattress’s on bunk beds could do with replacing

A friendly comfortable house - it is clear the house is well loved by its owners and is maintained to an exceptionally high standard.

We loved it - thanks.

The property is spacious, well equipped and very quiet and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Dolgellau is an interesting town with plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants, and is a good centre from which to explore West Snowdonia. Just some small points: 1) The house is difficult to find initially as the house sign is barely visible on Barmouth Road. We had to park then walk to find the property. 2) The walk to town centre is more like 10-15 mins than 5 (but is flat apart from the short steep bit between house and road). 3) No sign of a visitor's book, would have been interesting to read other people's comments.

A lovely large holiday home with everything we needed plus more.

The owner was very friendly and helpful with some great tips on places to visit around the area. Would not hesitate to recommend Llechwedd to family and friends.

Lovely views from front of house over Cadair Idris

What a lovely house.

It's the second time we have stayed here. The views are to die for, the house has everything you could need on holiday except it could do with a dryer.. and our sheets were very bitty if you know what I mean (old). Thanks though, we had a fabulous holiday x

A lot to like about this property.

Spacious, comfortable, well equipped, private, great location and fantastic views. It's in our top 10.

Really nice property, Dave very informative and helpful.

Ye porperty was very tidy with all facilities I would expect, The entrance to the property a bit steep but nothing to worry about. Parking was really good and location, town was a short 10-15 walk

I have always been a fan of Sykes, having been a regular customer for many years.

However, the acid test is when a business faces a customer challenge, and you see how the company responds. I rented the cottage, Llechwedd in Dolgellau mid Jan 2019. It is a large hillside detached house with big rooms and corridors.The central heating is oil fired and it broke down due to boiler failure three quarters of the way into our holiday. The owner promptly came over with a couple of noisy warm air blowers. These were not nearly enough to keep the house habitable and ineffective as a central heating substitute. We hunkered down in the kitchen which was the only room that we could get warm. The rest of the house remained freezing. The boiler repair man said the spare part for the boiler could not be fitted until our due departure date. We decided to leave early and go home as the house was too cold. The owner and Sykes have been absolutely dogmatic that provision of warm air blowers is an adequate substitute for a full CH system in a Welsh January. This was definitely NOT the case. I have explained to the owner and Sykes that I understand that problems and breakdowns can happen, but that we, the customers have lost a couple of days of our holiday for which we made a payment. I am not after a rebate on the money we paid for the rental, more an acknowledgement/apology of how much we were inconvenienced. All responses from the owner/Sykes have been defensive and dismissive of our problem, which frankly I find very poor behaviour. I have suggested that as a goodwill gesture a small value voucher towards our next possible Sykes cottage holiday would make for good customer relations. This has not been forthcoming either. So overall I have felt very disappointed at my treatment by the owner and Sykes who basically say being left with no Central Heating in a Welsh January is fine. Bob

Wonderful little village with lots of places to visit and a lovely big outdoor play in the town centre.

Couldn't have wanted a better spot to holiday

Mr Collins of Llechwedd was a perfect host!

He was always there on the telephone for any inquiries that I had. Overall, the cottage was beautiful, well maintained and it’s interior was thoughtfully designed. Everything about this Sykes Cottage was great, I recommend this cottage for a family of 6 or 7. Very spacious.

We thought it a bit mean that there were not more towels as we were paying for a property that sleeps 6.

Otherwise the property was very nice.

Just to be aware that the drive into the property is very steep!

OK once you have done it a few times. But it's worth it for the wonderful views and if you're up to it climb to the top of garden for an even better view of Dolgellau and Cader Idris. The house is wonderful, spacious and beautifully presented a credit to the owner David did all the work himself. Will definitely visit again.

Idealy situated for all areas of Wales ie beach & coast, trekking, historic, lakes and mountains.

The town is on your doorstep with plenty of eateries and waterholes and the added bonus of a eurospar supermarket if needed. Very comfortable property with great views.

Fabulous house, beautiful views in a lovely village.

Very handy spot to travel out from. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.

I took my boyfriend away for a long weekend to stay at Llechwedd and it did not dissapoint!

The cottage was cosy, clean and David was very helpful! He sent me an itinery with things we could do whilst we were there and beaches to visit which we did and it was amazing! Thanks again for a lovely stay and we will be back no doubt!

The cottage was really clean , cosy and comfortable .

Perfect base for all amenities and ideal for visiting Dolgellau to eat out in the evenings .

A fabulous holiday home in a great location!

The house was well equipped and was perfect for a week exploring Wales. The owner was really helpful and we would love to return again soon!

This house was amazing.

I'd love to live here all year round. Incredibly comfortable, wonderfully equipped, spotlessly clean house. Perfectly positioned as it was only a short walk into Dolgellau, via a lovely footpath running alongside the river. Fantastic views from the property, and David, the owner, was very informative with letting us know of places to visit. Would love to come back for some more walking and stay here again.

Fantastic holiday cottage!

Brilliant location with plenty of amenities close by and yet so peaceful and quiet. Owner really helpful too.

Very comfortable and well equipped house, spacious, with everything needed for a very comfortable stay.

Beautiful views from the property, and within easy reach of some gorgeous locations.

The cottage was simply amazing and every bit as good as we had hoped it would be, stunning location and very clean throughout

The holiday house had everything we needed including a hairdryer, good blackout blinds/ curtains and even a wine chiller.

It was a big property, even though it was only 3 beds, with lots of space so we weren't on top of each other. 2 TVs allowed differing tv tastes for my youngest and oldest children. Wifi worked well all week. We even managed to cycle to Barmouth and back. It is a good base for exploring the area, with enough steam trains to satisfy the keenest enthusiast.