8 Glan Ysgethin

Beautiful bungalow in a well located area, very quiet and peaceful.

Not too far from Barmouth and Harlech. I would highly recommend this property, the conservatory on the back is exceptional. The kitchen has everything you need. Lovely walks not too from the property by The Ysgethin Pub.

Lovely stay in very comfortable surroundings, lovely welcome pack, stopped in this accommodation many times and it is always a pleasure to return, everything is perfect for a relaxing break, the weather behaved and we had good days out in Barmouth, Harlech and walks up the river.

Dined at Ysgethin Inn a few times, Bar 1957, Sands after a trip to the Beach and The Victoria Inn in Llanbedr, such a lovely place ❤️

This comfy, spacious bungalow was the perfect base for exploring the area, with a lovely garden, huge bathroom, comfy beds, and plenty of storage.

Having a washing machine and well-equipped kitchen made staying for a week with kids and dogs so easy. We managed to temporarily block off a small gap under the garden gate for when we were relaxing in the garden (we took 2 very small dogs that would try to get under it), and while the provided hoover and cleaning supplies were great, adding a floor mop for mid-week cleanups with children and pets would make it absolute perfection. We'd love to return!

Lovely stay, good weather, comfortable accommodation, lovely walks , peaceful and tranquil, be back very soon ⭐️

Cottage was great, lovely location, cracking conservatory, very clean and lots of nice touches like a bottle of wine in the fridge!

The only slight negative was the WiFi was very hit and miss but the owner is dealing with it. I would definitely book again.

Lovely house in a quiet small residential area.

Very spacious with enclosed garden which was an absolute suntrap overlooking the forest behind. Forest and riverside walks straight from the door and walking access to the beach a little bit further. Beautiful weather for the full week we stayed so managed to visit lots of local areas and parts of the coastal path, had forgotten how beautiful the coastline was around here. Only the two of us but thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return again next year.

Very spacious and comfortable and in a great location.

Easy access to the beach, riverside walks and pub with good food and beer garden. Location is up a hill and drive is steep but fine if you don't have mobility issues.

A wonderful week!

Walking, relaxing and enjoying every moment. Very comfortable environment with everything you need to hand. Love this little piece of Heaven, will be back shortly!

The accommodation was very clean and tidy, with everything you needed.

Welcome pack an added bonus.

We have been to this cottage numerous times it never seems to amaze me.

The bungalow is a credit to the owner always spotless and you do not want for a thing. Sykes were problem free and easy to deal with. Thank you to both parties. We will return as soon as possible

Lovely bungalow with everything you need and beautifully maintained .

The garden is lovely too and there is a riverside walk close by . Great location and easy walk to the local beach . We would definitely visit again it’s a great place for a family holiday .

A beautiful spacious bungalow set in lovely gardens which were totally private.

The beds were very comfortable and everywhere was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was fully equipped. The bathroom had a large bathtub with shower over. Having a Woodburner, with the logs provided, was a bonus for the colder evenings. This is probably one of the nicest cottages that we have ever stayed in.

A lovely stay for my birthday week.

I love this property, absolute perfect location for walks, local pub and dining out in the area. The property is clean and very comfortable. Welcome pack is an added bonus. Whatever the weather rain or shine it is perfect.

Comfortable, well equipped bunglow.

As there were only two of us with our two dogs we found it very spacious. Very well located for exploring the wider area, but there are also lovely dog walks from the door. Would stay again if we were in the area.

8 Glan Ysgethin Wow

Simply the best we have stayed in

I have lost count how many times I have been to this lovely bungalow but will return asap the whole service and owner brilliant.

Cannot fault anything everything is to hand. Thank you

Very clean nothing to say bad about cottage as it was lovely

We had a great week at the cottage the Grandkids love it happy to book a return visit There was one issues with the neighbour that kept putting there rubbish in your bins and in the wrong bins which we had to sort out to get our rubbish in But we had a lovely time thank you for letting us stay

Great stay, perfect location, always enjoyable and comfortable, lovely welcome pack, very much appreciated.

Our stay a 8 Glan Ysgethin was delightful.

It made an excellent base for our holiday. We did lots of exploring and walking around the area. The accommodation was of good standard and comfortable, especially the conservatory where we spend most of the time. A big thank you to the owner, who provided us with all the general amenities to complete our most enjoyable holiday.

Lovely property very comfortable absolutely everything you need .

Perfect to go to so many places and very quiet. Will be booking again

Second time for us staying at this bungalow.

We have people with autism in our family and the property is spacious, light and private. It suits us down to the ground. The rear garden is secluded and so peaceful, lovely to hear the river behind it. My son loves the large conservatory where he can stretch out in peace. It gives him his space. The bungalow has everything you need for a lovely holiday. All you need is food and with the Ysgethin Inn just behind meals are catered for too. The driveway is steep as the owners readily inform you however once parked up it’s a very short walk to the bus stop or better still the brilliant train station where the journey up or down the coast has views second to none. All in all a lovely base to enjoy this gorgeous area.

Had a wonderful time, fantastic location, would definitely book again!

fifth visit to this beautiful cottage.

Well maintained and spotless. Sykes should be proud of this property. We love it and so does our dog Sabi. Well done to all involved

We loved the property internally, the added bonus of the conservatory was fantastic, we never used the living room as it was the Summer months, we spent our entire time in the conservatory.

The only let down for us was the garden... it was in dire need of some major trimming on all the bushes. The access route down to the lower garden (lawn area), was partially blocked by the shrubs catching your legs on the way down/up the steps, the only other route was over the small bridge over the pond, for which there was a sign stating do not use. The upper patio area had bushes obscuring the sun and there were surrounding trees around the property which prevented much of the afternoon sun, (we appreciate these trees were not on the owners property, but the bushes and hedges on the owners property were in much need of trimming). It was also advertised as having a BBQ, which had a tree growing into it! If this had been lit, it would have set the tree on fire! The patio furniture was also in need of a good scrub. Sorry, but if it states it has a BBQ, it should be usable. Great walks along the river through the woods at the back though.

Always a pleasure spending a week here, never had a problem, lovely enclosed garden, everything well maintained, looking forward to my next visit July/August.

Single beds need new mattress or topper

This is my fourth visit to this cottages and it is still brilliant everything that you want.

We are the wrong side of 80 with an active dog all three of love 8 Glan Yesgethin. It has everything we want and more can’t wait to get back. Always very clean and very well maintained. I would recommend this cottage anybody. The nearby pub is also great.

The bedrooms had a significant amount of black mould in them which caused a respiratory reaction for all the guests - we reported this to Sykes and heard nothing back disappointingly.

The main bedroom has this black mould through the wardrobes and drawers as well which meant you couldn’t use them for clothes. Additionally the kitchen doesn’t have enough bowls or cutlery, and for example only 4 teaspoons, 3 tumblers for a listing for 6 people. The worktops are very cluttered, the kitchen cupboards totally disorganised and the kitchen wasn’t clean on arrival. We had to clean the kitchen and bathroom (sink was dirty around the taps, behind the loo, back of the loo, plus the fridge full of crumps, dust on ceilings and surfaces). The choice of decorations in the dining room and conservatory were lovely however, and garden pretty. The handle to hold walking down the garden stairs is a hazard as it’s a broken metal end on it, which cuts and also moves around when you touch it. The gardener also turned up on the Monday yet the notes say Wednesday, also the notes in the place state put all rubbish out on Mondays and then we have a private company collecting. Every wall/room had a “to do” message on display, which was unhelpful and we gathered them all up as they got in the way of the space we had. The place needs a good clean, tidy up and updating of instructions and some thinking of how to communicate with guests. Post-it’s on each light for instance let the place down, as well as the unacceptable damp. Some bleach/mould spray between guests would make a huge different, move the wardrobe and clean behind it, run a duster around, clean the ceilings from cobwebs, hoover and mop. The main bedroom was only hoovered in the initial walkway, the rest left as an example of how we received the place. Your cleaning company need holding to account. We liked the location, but had to spend as little time as possible in the bedrooms because of the health hazardous damp. One of our party was very ill from the black spores, and was medicated for it. This needs resolving asap before anymore guests go in the property. Location is really nice, and it’s a quiet estate but the health risk makes this a no for future bookings.

Nice accommodation.

Had some condensation build maybe have the windows open in better weather. Overall very happy

Absolutely beautiful property.

Beautifully clean and maintained. Quiet location. Thank you for an amazing stay. We didn’t want to leave!!

Lovely little property in a fantastic location.

Spent valentines weekend here and was ideal place to have a nice chilled weekend with family. Owner was able to accommodate an extra night at very short notice with absolutely no fuss at all… would absolutely recommend this property and will no doubt return again!

Lovely peaceful stay, lovely walks all around.

Accommodation has everything needed for a lovely stay and very comfortable ⭐️

We really enjoyed our stay at 8 Glan Ysgethin.

The bungalow was really nice and clean and in a great location for the woods and Beach . The only negative was the smaller double bed mattress and the single bed mattresses were not very comfy and could do with replacing as you could feel the springs . The other double bed in larger room was very comfy . We would happily book this bungalow again if the mattresses were replaced . The welcome pack was nice and the dogs enjoyed the treats ,Thank you

An excellent property,very clean,close to amenities

Another excellent stay

Lovely property but it could be made clearer that there are quite a few steps in the garden and into the conservatory.

The second toilet in the conservatory was helpful.

Like a home from home lovely property in an ideal location.

So comfortable with everything included. We have booked again for November

Absolutely loved our stay.

Despite dodgy weather the bungalow had everything we could possibly need to be comfortable and to enjoy our stay. Great welcome pack too. The garden and conservatory are a delight. So peaceful with the sounds of the river. We’ve stayed in Talybont many times and truthfully we feel this is the nicest, and most suitable to our needs,(we have autistic people in our family)property we have stayed in. We would, without a doubt, book again. Thank you.

The cottage was very nice and very well equipped the drive and the garden were very steep but overall we were very pleased with our stay and would definitely recommend a holiday here .

The welcome pack was also very nice

Our second stay here, this year!

Lovely property close to Ysgethin Pub and River, great walks and the beach close by, comfortable property and well maintained, everything you need for a pleasant, relaxing stay.

This is a really pleasant property on a quiet road in the village.

The facilities inside are spacious and comfortable. The garden is well kept and relaxing. The only negative point is the really steep driveway which is shared with another holiday let. It is also quite narrow, which creates an issue when there are cars parked on the shared driveway. I would recommend this very pleasant property.

Excellent stay beautiful bungalow everything thought of by the host.

choice of beaches first class.and the welcome pack especially the milk was a blessing.will be booking again very soon . 10/10 .

Very clean and well furnished bungalow with lovely conservatory and garden.

We enjoyed our time but there was a damp/mustiness in the main bedroom and the very steep drive would be a reason for us not to return. Also, the pond area could be a worry for any future clients with very young children as the bridge had a broken handrail and didn't appear to have a guard over the water.

Fantastic break away!

The house was really well situated and provided us with everything we needed. Very well equipped and lots of space! When we encounter an issue (not property related) the owners were so helpful and responsive! Lovely garden and the conservatory was a brilliant communal space. We would definitely recommend this house!

We had a wonderful break.

The holiday home was as described.

We had a very comfortable stay .

Our ages ranged from 3 to 82 and everyone loved the house. Lots of games to play in the conservatory too ! Thank you

Lovely clean cottage a welcome pack was a nice touch well equipped a good base for days out would recommend

Lovely, well-appointed property in an excellent location.

Definitely one to return to, thank you

Beautiful property, well decorated and furnished beautifully.

However the overpowering smell of damp and mould in the main bedroom, coupled with leaks in the kitchen, and bins overflowing to the point where there was no space left for us to dispose of our waste cut short a very needed break. Sykes response a minimal refund, due to ‘inconvenience’ but more concern about ‘book your next holiday with us!’ No thank you.

Just had a lovely weeks stay in Glan ysegethin .

Quiet location with lovely views. Clean and comfortable bungalow. Lovely large conservatory with additional w/c which was very handy . Excellent kitchen and facilities, well equipped with a good sized fridge / freezer etc . Beds were comfortable and nice bathroom . If I’m being really picky we found the sofas in the lounge slightly uncomfortable but then for beach holidays with dogs they suited their purpose. As the leather could be wiped down etc . Would have been nice if other tvs were smart aswell . Great pub down the road which we visited a couple of times .

When we got there everything was covered in small white dog hairs.

We had to wipe down the leather sofas and wash the cushion covers. We also had to hoover all around on our hands and knees as there were no extension poles to the hoover. The dog hairs were ground in especially down the sides of the chairs/sofa. There were even dog hairs in the cutlery drawer. Most of the cups and plates were chipped and the pans not suitable for the hob. The garden could be a real bonus but the outside table and chairs were in bad condition and stuck in one position, they were just not comfortable to sit outside on. The pull curtain rail in the main bedroom is so hard to pull, it feels like it will fall down on your head. The conservatory doors have slipped since they have been installed and don’t line up together, which means you have to open the door next to it also and then close them together or they won’t close. There is a lingering smell of damp in the property which made it just depressing to be in. It is such a shame as with a thorough deep down clean and a bit of love and care it does have potential. On a positive note it is in a good location for exploring the area and surprisingly the beds were clean.

We had a superb stay and the conservatory especially was a lovely place to sit.

Very quiet and peaceful.Easy to drive/get train to Barmouth and other places. Welcome pack of tea etc always a positive . Info for future , pizza place at bottom of road not open until 2024.Pub very good but last food orders at 8/8.30 in the evening. Great dog walks in the wood about 400m walk from the house.

There was an issue with cleanliness when we first got there which put us off a bit, but once that was sorted, we settled in and enjoyed our stay.

I would just like to say that our dog did get in the pond and I think that it would be better filled in because it must be difficult to look after when the property is let out most of the time. The bathroom, kitchen and conservatory were absolutely lovely. We enjoyed the walks near the property and it was well situated for us to get out and about between Barmouth and the Llyn Peninsula.

The bungalow was fine, there was everything we could have wanted.

Just a pity it was in a residential area. But it was very clean and very comfortable. But would I recommend Sykes to other people, would I book with Sykes in future NO I WOULDN'T Why ? A £67 booking fee which I don't agree with.

Great cottage and had everything we needed.

Lovely breeze from the coast and lots of footpaths to explore. Local pub served excellent food and drink.

It was a nice clean and well equipped cottage

Wonderful stay!

We have just had a wonderful stay at this bungalow and have already booked it again! The bungalow was very clean and very well equipped by the owner who had thought of everything to make sure the stay was very comfortable. The owner also left a welcoming pack for our arrival including a packet of treats for our dog which was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. We spent most of the time in the lovely conservatory which overlooked the mature garden so in the mornings we watched a pair of robins that visited every day and in the evenings we loved watching the bats flying past. The bungalow is ideally situated for both the beach which was only 15 mins walk away and for walks in Snowdonia National Park. We have now stayed at 4 Sykes properties and this is the best we have stayed in which is why we have already booked it again!

We booked last minute due to heavy snow along our route home & are so glad we did.

Its a beautiful, clean bungalow with a lot of thought put into finishings, a well stocked kitchen & homely touches that make it feel like a real home from home. The conservatory is lovely and the mature gardens are perfect for spending a morning watching the birds. It was so peaceful & ideally located for exploring everything the snowdonia national park has to offer, we didn't want to leave! The only negative would be the bed in the master being broken but it didn't affect comfort & wasn't noticed until nearing the end of our stay. We will be back!

Lovely relaxing holiday enjoying the local beaches and hill walks straight from the property.

We particularly liked Benar beach just over a mile away and also Harlech beach. There was lots of space for our family, and we particularly enjoyed the log burning stove and the conservatory which had lovely views of the garden and towards the coast. Well equipped kitchen - the nespresso machine was a welcome bonus. We hope to return again.

Well equipped bungalow in a great location.

Conservatory was a bonus, felt like you were sitting in the garden itself. Driveway the only downside, really steep.

We had a wonderful holiday and the accommodation was lovely and comfortable.

We would stay there again

We have recently returned from a very relaxing holiday in this delightful bungalow.

It was clean and tidy and very well presented. The kitchen was especially well equipped. We spent a lot of time in the brand new conservatory which was extremely comfortable. There is also a large patio and very private garden. There are plenty of beaches nearby and good walks and an excellent Inn at the end of the road if you don’t want to cook. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return.

An absolutely lovely bungalow on the edge of a tranquil woodland/river valley.

Bungalow has been modernised to a high standard with a fabulous new conservatory and recent work done on all other rooms with new floors throughout. It also has a mature well-kept secluded garden. It was very clean throughout and had everything needed for a great home-from-home experience. Kitchen had loads of equipment to cook meals from scratch. Beds all very comfy and a lovely bathroom. Some of the north of Wales' best beaches nearby (Morfa Dyffryn) and paths (leading up to the Rhinogydd mountain range) direct from the front door - via ancient woodland around Afon Ysgethin. Hollol prydferth / Totally wonderful. :-) We will 100% return and would recommend to anyone. Diolch yn fawr.

We stayed here recently as a party of 4 plus a little dog.

Lovely comfortable little bungalow with everything we needed to make the most of our stay and a perfect base for exploring this part of Wales. Nice little secure garden for our dog with outside seating etc. Great Pub at bottom of road as well . My only "constructive " comment would be possibly to supply a 4 slice toaster as opposed to 2 and perhaps some blinds for the conservatory as the SW facing garden makes this area extremely bright at times especially if eating at the dining table....

Beautiful bungalow, we had a wonderful stay.

Everything you need for a lovely holiday and so much space. The large conservatory was lovely to sit in and just take in the view.

went last year and went again this year, hopefully if the prices don't go ridiculous will go next year

Although there had been some negative reviews about the cleanliness of this property, we found it to be very clean.

There was a musty odour in some of the rooms, I feel this may be due to the property not being heated for some time during the lockdown. The property does need some TLC there are a few areas that are a little tired and scuffed but it is coming to the end of the season, so needs to be addressed. The conservatory was ok, we spend some time in there so the dog could be in the garden. It was pleasant enough. Overall it will be a nice cottage once spruced up.

I did raise concerns to Sykes about previous ratings of this bungalow and was assured problems had been rectified.

Unfortunately there were too many problems to rectify. It was such a disappointment….awful place…should not be let out in present condition. And I paid £1600 for one week! On the plus side, it was in a lovely location and we enjoyed our walks and the beautiful beaches. Pub excellent. Also Sykes customer service was very good and understanding. I was given some refund very quickly. I have used Sykes before and have confidence to do so again.

Shouldn’t be on the market – DO NOT STAY – and if you already have CLAIM COMPENSATION I was very concerned to read the Reviews below of this Property a few weeks before we were due to visit (the last week of August 2021) This was obviously a “4 tick” rated listing and booked in good faith of expecting that standard of accommodation.

In response to said concerns, I contacted Sykes requesting assurances that the Property would be clean and of the standard expected. Despite internal communication issues (don’t bother with the messaging service, it’s useless – use the phone) a response was received, stating the Owner was carefully monitoring the cleaning regime. I accepted said assurances. On arrival I had been left a voicemail (whilst driving) by Sykes, requesting I contacted them immediately as there had apparently been an issue with the hot water (there were no issues with this during our stay- but it obviously had been only the day before) This gave me the opportunity on returning the call, to raise concerns at the condition of the Conservatory, which was covered in pet hairs (previous reviews have already covered the overall condition) An offer from Sykes to “get the cleaner back” was declined as I would rather do this properly for myself. Ironically the Cleaner “popped in” later and stood taking to me(!), whilst watching me shaking off the pet hair ridden cushions. It should be noted I was offered a 10% discount on my booking during the aforementioned telephone conversation - which I accepted at the time. The bungalow is tatty and in a poor state of repair which cannot be blamed on COVID – it clearly has not been maintained over several years. The “4 ticks” rating proves Sykes cannot be trusted. The Conservatory in not habitable – the tiresome excuses that this is “due to be replaced” is obviously of no interest to Guests staying in 2021. It is shameful and disgraceful to continue with the COVID excuse, as when booking in good faith in December 2020, said condition was never mentioned. The property smelt of damp; with electric heating – and no timers on the radiators, this is no great surprise (i.e. if said Property is empty there is no method of turning on the heating remotely) There is a patch on the carpet between the two single beds in Bedroom 3, which is clearly damp and by the smell throughout I suspect there is a serious damp issue across the entire plot. Light switches/sockets are hanging off the walls (be careful behind the lounge TV) Of most concern, was half of the folding shower door falling off – inches from injuring my 4 and 6-year-old children who were bathing at the time. Fortunately, my Wife caught it before it smashed over the floor – the results of her failure to do this, I would rather not think about it. The issues were raised with Sykes during my stay – they did respond - though I decided I had wasted enough of my holiday already speaking to them – and would deal with this on my return. After all what can be done when a Shower door has ALREADY fallen off, almost seriously injuring young children? On August 31st having returned home, I re-iterated the issues with Sykes by telephone, emailing across photographs on request of the issues. By September 15th I had received no response (Sykes Customer Services are very poor) so contacted the latter again – apparently the Owner had been in touch stating no further compensation would be forthcoming. In fact, not even an apology. Shameful. Disgusting. Utter contempt. Why Sykes continued – and still continue – to market this property is appalling. They are fully aware of the condition of the Bungalow and the dangers involved. I waited until Sykes had responded before leaving this review. In response I will shortly be commencing Legal Proceedings.

We have just returned from 8 Glan Ysgethin.

The property itself was quite a disappointment and, in our opinion, not worthy of the sykes four tick rating. While efforts have been made to update the property everything is superficial. Wallpaper is lifting from the walls and holes remain in the walls where curtain poles etc have been changed and certain upgrades have been left unfinished. The kitchen units have been painted to modernise them but this is starting to chip and flake. The property is in need of a big deep clean and smelt damp on arrival (we bought fragranced candles to try and combat this). The bed in the master bedroom is also broken and propped up on bricks and should be addressed. The drive is very steep as others have said but we knew that when we booked. That said, the location is excellent and we have had a great week exploring North Wales. We will definitely be back to the area but not necessarily to this property unless the issues are addressed.

When we entered the cottage we were disgusted at the uncleanliness of the cottage.

The floors were filthy, the kitchen sink was covered in bits of food and the oven was absolutely filthy with grease and gravy running out so we could not use it and had to eat out every meal. The conservatory blinds were all broken, with no lights or fan working. The shower was over the bath which for us was impossible to climb over so we were unable to wash ourselves all week and had to make do with an all over flannel wash. My husband is 80 years old and I am in my late 70’s and having to go out for every meal was a problem. After paying almost £1000 for this holiday we did not expect to be so disappointed.

Fan in conservatory didn't work as small lights in bedroom, one of the single beds very lumpy although this did not spoil anything.

Coming from a flat area the steepness of the drive took us by surprise.

The accommodation was excellent in every way.

The only reason I wouldn’t rebook is purely the very steep drive which my parents struggled with. Otherwise the setting was lovely, far reaching sea views and the garden was well manicured with a BBQ. I would recommend if you’re not holidaying with elderly parents or you have limited mobility.

The property was well appointed and in such a beautiful location.

We were all suitable impressed and have already booked the same spot for 2021.

The bungalow is in a very quiet area with a steep downward sloping shared drive.

The gardens are fabulous. New modern kitchen and bath with shower. Beds are a bit hard for me but that's personal preference. Comfy seating in the living room, excellent WiFi and Netflix available. There's a separate dining room and a large conservatory. The latter is a bit dated; fan and tv don't work and some of the vertical blinds are missing. On arrival I found the floors not cleaned properly and tiles in bathroom need a good scrub. On the whole this property is excellent value for money just 10 minutes from Barmouth and 15 mins to Harlech, both with great beaches. If you want a quiet comfy place to stay, I'd recommend this property