The Stable Cottage

Stable Cottage is accessed by narrow windy roads which may require you to reverse to allow other vehicles to pass.

Mobile phone access is sometimes limited and we could not use the AP. We had to phone for guidance to the location. It would benefit from clear signage. Once there though the scenery is dramatic with distant views of the sea and mountain splendour to the rear. The cottage is roomy and well equipped.

Overall disappointed with the cleanliness of the cottage, dust, cobwebs and generally in need of TLC.

Some of the mugs were soiled with tea stains, stains down the wall by the kitchen bin, the pan in oven still had oil in it, oven door looked like it had been cleaned with a greasy cloth, the light above the settee had cobwebs was greasy and one bulb not working The bathroom toilet seat wasn’t fixed properly, when the lid was lifted the seat came up with it, the bath mixer tap was faulty, just able to turn on the water the first couple of days after which we contacted Emlyn and it was fixed promptly. On a positive note, plenty of hot water, bed comfortable, little electric fire was brilliant, views and dog walking fantastic. The pub the Victoria in the village was fantastic for food, service, atmosphere and parking, can’t rate this pub highly enough. We are sorry we have had to criticise this cottage but feel that it needed to mentioned.

We absolutely loved being in the Snowdonia hills, amongst sheep and brooks.

The cottage has the most amazing panoramic views of anywhere we've stayed and you can walk from the cottage straight into the most beautiful countryside. It's remote and peaceful and you won't necessarily see another person while you're there. The drive up to the cottage was a bit unnerving for me at first but I got used to it and there are plenty of passing points. The owner also rang to let me know I was on the right path. The cottage itself is perfectly comfortable- beds are great, and towels clean and thick and it has a good amount of kitchen equipment. The wifi also works fine. The owner is next door and is very kind and helpful. We loved seeing the family's chickens and kittens roaming freely. Some of the cottage could do with a little uplift, such as the sofa was a bit worn and some of the kitchen ware - I think a new frying pan would be great and a couple of extra tumblers to drink from. The cottage always had hot water for washing up, baths and showers. It's a nice size for a family of four. We loved hanging washing up on the hills! (The washing machine only takes powder, so worth bringing some). There are waterfalls to visit locally and the village, which is about a 10 minute drive, has a great pub and a shop which sells milk tea etc. Porthmadoc about 35 minutes away has large supermarkets and petrol and is a fun place to visit. You also have lovely sandy beaches not too far. All in all a really memorable and peaceful holiday. The kids didn't want to come home! Thank you to Emlyn and family for making us feel welcome and for the help! We'd recommend this cottage for anyone wanting to get away from it all and be surrounded by the most stunning scenery. It really was worth the long drive from London!

We had another superb Sykes holiday in Stable Cottage with its beautiful situation in mountains we used to roam half a century ago.

We would have liked a downstairs wc, but the combination of lovely views, excellent weather and the owners Emlyn and Helen’s company made it very enjoyable.

Very comfortable cottage in fantastic location with friendly helpful owners next door.

A comfortable welcome retreat in the heart of the Welsh mountains with stunning views all around.

The weather can be unpredictable but it didn’t dampen our enjoyment and exploration of this beautiful area. A perfect spot for walking the lanes or the mountains or popping down to the coast. Would recommend and would love to return soon if we can.

Lovely cottage in a wonderful valley at the end of the road.

Perfect peace! The only problem was finding Craig Isaf. I think it would help if after the first no through road in the instructions where you carry on and ignore it, there is a second no through road further on which you turn up. This is on the left where the main road goes sharp right. You then drive to the end of the road.

A really great holiday property in a beautiful spot.

A nice, quaint, historic farmhouse surrounded by stunning landscapes, great walks, and a brilliant beach a short drive away. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of life this is a perfect spot. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Looked after us perfectly and gave some great tips.

Had a fantastic time in stable cottage peace and quiet and very rural fantastic views and lovely walks from the cottage.

would highly recommend you stay here .

Was excellent but now even better since wi-fi is provided.

Very minor issues: the kitchen sink and bathroom sink plugs need replacing. Future enhancement: replace TV with a smart one which can allow streaming media.

Very clean comfortable place to stay the owners we very friendly the area was beautiful and relaxing

This cottage has an incredible location.

The photos don't really do it justice! It is very peaceful at the stable cottage, and if you like that sort of thing you can walk all day without seeing another person. The owners are lovely and made us feel really welcome.

The location is absolutely breath-taking.

It's about 3 miles along a single track road once you leave the main road, as you get more remote, so does the phone and 3/4/5G signal (honestly - this is not a bad thing!). The owners are great and very helpful making us very welcome. The property was clean and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. It’s remote but it was refreshing to be away from everything and surrounded by mountains. No issues with the TV reception on the free-sat. Some mention the shower isn't very powerful - don't panic... it does the job perfectly! Some mention cleanliness, we didn't have any issues. Remember it is an old property and you'll find the odd cobweb etc. It's a 2 hour walk to the nearest pub (The Victoria Inn). The food there is excellent as was the 2 hour walk back. There is no Wi-Fi at the property and as already mentioned the phone signal is hit and miss. If you are looking for a digital de-tox... look no further! We would definitely stay here again. One issue which has been mentioned by others is the lintel over the lounge door which is a little low - if you are over 5'10" make sure you duck when leaving the lounge!

A lovely well out of the way retreat with everything you need including no phone signal, (perfect).

An absolutely perfect get away from it all cottage with fantastic surroundings. A little hard to find first time especially in the dark but had great help from the owner. If you wish to get away from it all this is the place to go.

This cottage is in an idyllic setting in the mountains with stunning views and lovely walks from the cottage.

It is about a 15 min drive off the road on a very narrow lane. The cottage is well equipped and value for money. Our only problem was the shower was scalding hot and we couldnt regulate it and TV reception was a bit hit and miss but this cottage is a walkers dream and it wouldnt put us off booking it again

A very nice stay in the middle of nature.

the cottage is equipped with every comfort. Walks can start right at the cottage, very nice. In the garden you have some nice views over the beautiful landscape. The owners do everything they can to give you a nice stay. Highly recommended.

Our third time at Graig Isaf, we enjoyed a wonderful week of walking and visiting.

There are stunning views from the property, down the valley over the sea to Llyn, up towards the Rhinogydd. Our hosts could not have been better, generally leaving us to ourselves but quickly attending to a minor problem: repairing a blown fuse. Our only slight caveat involves the washing machine: it washed well enough but we couldn't get it to spin and thereby empty the water. Unless that was because we failed to operate it properly - entirely possible - that should be attended to. But that was a very minor complaint and in no way detracted from what was an excellent stay.

We absolutely loved our stay in the charming cottage.

The views were amazing and the location was perfect for walking from the door with our dog. The cottage was warm and comfortable with everything you needed. The double bed was comfy and there was always plenty of hot water for that much needed bath after a long walk in the Rhinogs. The Jones family were very friendly and helpful when needed. Would definitely recommend this delightful property for a get away from it all break and we will be back.

We absolutely loved staying here.

The owners were very lovely and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The property was clean and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. It’s very remote but was lovely to be away from everything surrounded by mountains. For us it was perfect! We would stay here again. One issue we had was the lounge door way had a low hung ceiling which was very low. My husband is over 6ft so kept hitting his head. It really needed a sticker or something to remind tall people to duck. Apart from this it was perfect.

We had a beautiful stay.

The advertisement states there is WiFi which is not the case. More information on the remoteness of the property and the lack of takeaways and restaurants would have been useful as most were closed. Lovely remote property.

The remote location is stunning and certainly the best thing about this cottage.

The owners seem very friendly - we met them both shortly. Overall a very good stay. Cleaning was very good in all rooms, but a bit below expectations in the kitchen. The dining table cover was dirty in various places, and the handles of some of the cabinets felt greasy. We had to rewash some of the dishes and pots, and there was no proper sponge available for doing so. There was also some pet hair on the stacked table set, on the unseen tables. In covid times, given the 'extra time' and attention allegedly given to cleaning, one expects all parts of the house to be spotless. The other parts of the house were all very clean, no complaints there. There was overall certainly enough room for us, but the pictures online are taken with a wide angle and in fact they are smaller than one is led to expect. The garden was fantastic, with amazing views over mountains, sea, and sunsets. The garden furniture was adequate, with a table for eating and chairs for lounging or reading. Bedding could be improved: the mattress felt old and a bit sunk, and the duvet and cover are cheap synthetic material that made us sweat every night. Bathroom was spotless and there was always warm water, which was a treat after wonderful hikes. Overall a very good stay, with some room for improvement as indicated. We can recommend this place, especially for the magical remote location and proximity to very good walks in the fascinating Rhinogydd/Rhinogs. The village of Llanbedr is 12 minute drive away (narrow road!) and the beach just a few minutes furhter.

The owners were fantastic and couldn’t have helped us more.

The property is very remote and our delivery didn’t make it, so the owner gave us food and drink to be getting on with and toys for our little boy to play with too! They were so friendly and helpful. The property is set in the most beautiful surroundings and we couldn’t fault the location. The beds were comfy and the towels were lovely and soft. We were left a lovely bottle of wine and juice for our boy on arrival, which was a lovely touch. There were enough plates/utensils etc and it was easy to cook in the house. The views were fabulous and we loved the proximity to the beach. However, we felt the property was overpriced. Whilst it was lovely and we had a great time, for the amount we paid, we expected a little more luxury. The boiler was very noisy and kept us awake and the hot water was intermittent.

A great cottage, ideal for a quiet getaway.

Remote and beautiful.

You book this cottage for the exceptional views.

They don’t disappoint but in fact exceed all expectations. The cottage is basic though. No WiFi, no dishwasher and very low water pressure which makes showering difficult and it could do with a new double bed. However you can easily ignore these small problems for the location which is a true experience in itself.

We are mainly walkers, and to wake up in this fabulous place every day was wonderful.

Right in the heart of the mountains, majestic scenery and so much wild life. Even in inclement weather, you see a different perspective. The cottage was clean and comfortable and very welcoming after a whole day in the mountains. The owners and family are lovely friendly people. Helpful and of course knowledgeable about the area. Going back next year...... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A really special location with a warm welcome from a lovely family

we have come to this cottage for over 30 yrs the location is wonderful.

calm and relaxing views are out of this world. The friendly owners are there if you need them and will tell about the walks from the farm that take you up into the mountains or down towards the village. . There are beaches within easy reach there are little railways nearby at Porthmadog and at Fairborne . There is so much to do or you can just relax away from the rat race .

Everything was really good and very beautiful place in between the mountains.

Just water pressure in shower was very weak.

The location is truly outstanding.

Given that it’s a working farm, nearly 5 miles off a main road and therefore facilities such as WiFi (given and expected in most parts of the world these days) is limited. However, the owners were extremely friendly, the mountain location breathtaking and the 15 minute drive down to Llanbedr awesome. We will definitely back. My sister, staying in a camper in Harlec came to visit and was moved to tears, by the views and the tranquility

Great place to get away from it all!