Ysgubor

63 Customer Reviews

• "When we arrived at ysgubor, we were met by the owners Mr and Mrs Evan's, who were such lovely people."

  They were very informative, showing us around the property and explaining everything. The farmhouse itself we found to be full of character and charm. We had everything we needed, yes there are one or two things that could do with upgrading, but that's all part of it. We were warm comfortable, and it is very dog freindly. An abundance of bathrooms and bedrooms to choose from,comfortable seating areas, we had the wood burner on in the formal dining room,which was so cosy. We will book again. All in all we all had a wonderful week,so thank you

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Oct 2023

• "A fabulous house, so much space for us all."

  Stunning scenery all around and the male members did a couple of strenuous walks from the house. They also loved being in the Mach Loop, which didn't disappoint! My only criticism is the house needs a little TLC.

  Reviewed by Sue3.4★Jul 2023

• "Bathrooms could do with updating and refurbishment."

  More attention needed for issues like spare bulbs, cooker hood and microwave. Plenty of space for large group. Comfort of communal area was great. Location fantastic. Loved the jets! Had a great family holiday.

  We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the oven hood and will ensure to address it promptly on Saturday during the changeover. We understand that the microwave can be a bit tricky to use, being a combination one, and have taken note of this for future guests and will look to replace it. We do keep spare bulbs in a drawer on one of the tables. We are always available to assist you in any way possible, and please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you require any help. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen3.8★Jul 2023

• "Lovely place, full of a lot of character and plenty of room."

  We had a great time making use of the hot-tub and the outside space as the weather was beautiful. As we were a large group, having multiple large communal spaces was great, as we could separate out or all fit into the same room together. It was a very peaceful stay, although also great to watch planes flying down the valley. As well as making use of the lovely house, we also used it as a base to explore the local area, which has lots of lovely walks. The owners were incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating!

  Reviewed by Matthew4.4★May 2023

• "We went away with our three grownup sons and their partners plus two very small grandchildren."

  We had a lovely time and can thoroughly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Apr 2023

• "Very happy with the cottage and everything that mid Wales offered us Will return !"

  Reviewed by Mick4.1★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, full of character surrounded by stunning scenery."

  The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Lovely walks straight from the door, my dog really enjoyed it . Loved stargazing from the hot tub. Pool table good fun too. Would recommend and would love to come back.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Feb 2023

• "We were very disappointed with our booking."

  We made the booking a day before our stay, so it wasn’t booked out for months. On the morning of our trip, half an hour before we were due to leave for a trip for our Dads 60th birthday gift, we got the awful news that our uncle, his closest brother, only 18 months older, had suddenly passed away. As you can imagine, as a whole family we were devastated, but none more so than my dad. Of course there was no way that we could set off for our trip. So i contacted Sykes to tell them of the situation, and they advised that they would contact the owner and we would hopefully be able to rearrange our stay for later in the year. Or get a refund, although that was less likely. One week later I received the email to inform us that unfortunately the owner was unwilling to give any sort of leniency in this case. Now, I don’t know about you, but that tells me a lot about this man as a person. I believe in Karma. But I just wanted to warn anyone looking, and if they had the choice of two properties, perhaps they would go for the other. I don’t wish any harm, but I think the heartlessness should be pointed out. That is also not to mention Sykes’ complete failure to take any responsibility and do what is right, but leave this decision totally in the owners’ hands. Remember, this was booked a day before the stay, so he took £1000+ from myself and my siblings which was meant as a lovely gift to our father. I hope this review is left as a warning.

  Reviewed by James1.3★Feb 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay (4 adults 2 kids), such a lovely old cottage with lots of rooms and space."

  The views outside the cottage and surrounding areas are amazing! Mr and Mrs Evans couldn’t do enough for us. Planning to go back in the spring/summer.

  Reviewed by Mat5.0★Dec 2022

• "We really really loved the cottage, it was spacious and full of character."

  When we arrived the owners were lovely and the cottage was clean to a high standard. The hot tub was new and was great. There are some things that would improve guests stays. More comfortable mattresses on the beds and cushions on the chairs and bench around the kitchen table. There was no barbecue to cook outside and the house really lacked garden furniture in both lower and upper gardens. The upper gardens had great views and it would have been nice to have sat up there in the early mornings and evenings.

  Thank you for providing feedback for Ysgubor, we do appreciate it and take all feedback seriously. Thank you for your kind words about the cottage. We are glad you enjoyed it as much as we do. We do have cushions on the kitchen chairs and there is ample seating outside for all parts of the garden, we will look to provide some more seating at the top of the garden as mentioned. Because of recent heat waves, the BBQ is now available on request only, so holiday makers can be made aware of the fire risk. Thank you again for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna3.8★Aug 2022

• "A warm welcome."

  Highlight was the low level fly pass of the RAF jets over the valley.

  Reviewed by Sue2.8★Jul 2022

• "Lovely holiday in a fabulous location."

  Perfect for my family and two dogs. Would love to return.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely big cottage will lots of facilities."

  Well stocked kitchen with lots of pots, pans and crockery. We really enjoyed the hot tub and games room. Mrs Evans was very helpful as my husband has a disability and need equipment delivered. Both her and her husband are very friendly. It’s was a lovely base to discover Snowdonia.

  Reviewed by Julia4.7★May 2022

• "We had a wonderful week hear with our family celebrating a 21st anniversary and a 70th birthday."

  Lovely large cottage with wonderful features and beautiful surroundings. Lovely walks to the little town and surrounding areas. Could do with a larger bbq but other than that no issues. Would happily come back again.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Apr 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, loved the hot tub, stunning local area which we explored on foot."

  The only thing that I think would improve the stay is having cupboard space in the kitchen for food.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Apr 2022

• "We had a fantastic weekend here in Wales we will be back."

  Our family ages range from 81 to 4 years old and everyone had a ball. 4 of us visited the slate mine well worth the money. We had Sunday lunch at the Red lion for mother's day good value for money, delicious and very welcoming.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had an amazing time."

  The cottage itself was amazing surrounded by picturesque nature. Mrs Jones was so lovely. Gave us a call the day before to instruct us on key collection and itinerary. Highly recommended. Would definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Jen5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was absolutely amazing and I can’t thank the host enough for welcoming us as they did."

  Me and my family are planning when to visit again as we had such a great time.

  Reviewed by Francis5.0★Nov 2021

• "Fabulous cottage."

  6 adults 4 kids and a cavapoo had a great week in the October half term. The hot tub was an absolute winner the wood burners made it so cosy. The inside space meant that everyone could do their own thing and always find a quiet corner. The owners Mr and Mrs Evans were lovely they were so very welcoming and certainly made you feel at home from the start. Outside the views are spectacular and whether you are an ardent hiker or just going for a walk with the kids there are some great places to explore. The walk into Dinas Mawddwy was lovely on the forest path about 1.5 miles There you have a pub a post office and a beautiful little coffee and gift shop which sells delicious cakes and well worth a visit. Even before the end of the holiday we were planning a return visit next spring.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fabulous old farmhouse with loads of space."

  Fitted our needs perfectly fir family reunion with 8 adults and 2 dogs. Amazing views and walks, and the hosts were so friendly and helpful

  Reviewed by Kathy4.4★Sep 2021

• "We loved the cottage, very quirky, comfy beds, fantastic hot tub, lovely garden."

  Nice friendly owners. Lots of shops, restaurants, a beach and attractions near by. Gorgeous scenery surrounding the cottage. Great family holiday.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had the best holiday!"

  The owners are lovely, they told us some great walking routes around the cottage. Cottage was immaculate and everything is well thought of! Hot tub was great and the gardens to the cottage were not only beautiful but perfect for our 3 dogs. As a group of 11 and 3 dogs there was plenty of space for us all. I loved that each bathroom had a different amenity, kids showered in a different bathroom each night! So many kitchen utilities and log fires stocked up ready on arrival. The location is perfect, feels like your there all alone! We had the perfect stay and enjoyed visits to many local areas and attractions! We will be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Aug 2021

• "This is the cottage that just keeps on giving."

  In a stunning location with jets flying past, Mair and David are lovely hosts and Martin next door very knowledgeable about the local area. The cottage itself was full of character and very spacious, everything you need is there - the hot tub topped things off nicely. Wonderful place to stay and central to lots of places to visit - we loved it and will be going back!

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Jul 2021

• "Absolutely lovely little well equipped welsh farmhouse, situated in a lovely quiet location, but within easy reach of beaches, towns etc."

  The property is owned by a lovely family, who we enjoyed chatting too. The games room and the hot tub were a big hit with our children.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2021

• "Excellent cottage."

  Mr and Mrs Evans were so friendly, very warm and welcoming with lots of advice on where to walk locally. The location was stunning and the cottage very quiet. Hot tub excellent, very private and sheltered from any wind. We couldn’t have wished for a better cottage, spotlessly clean for such an old place, and full of character. If you like hill walking, you are spoilt for choice. We would recommend walking up the forestry track behind the cottage to Glasgwm, and the walk up Foel Dinas via the stunning Maesglase valley opposite the cottage. And Camlan is very much worth a visit

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely spot with outstanding views of the beautiful welsh countryside."

  Reviewed by Annette3.8★Aug 2020

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage and surroundings."

  Quiet surroundings with amenities not too far. Also quite a few local attractions and beaches not more than 30-40 mins away. We loved our short break here it was just a shame we were only here for 4 days i wish it was longer. Clive is a top guy, extremely helpful. All in all would recommend this as a superb location for a holiday.

  Reviewed by Farooq5.0★Jul 2020

• "The cottage is amazing and had everything we needed."

  The hot tub is great after a long day cycling or walking. The host made us feel really welcome and made sure we had info on the local area and supplies. We will be returning soon. Thank you

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★Jul 2020

• "We had a lovely stay at this lovely cottage."

  The views with breathtaking and the accommodation itself was great. However a couple of things could be approved on. A couple of the amenities such as the hot tub, music player and furnishing need updating a bit. The bed in the master bedroom was pretty uncomfy as well. Everything else was perfect though, the log burner was amazing, we enjoyed many nights huddled round the dining table playing board games in front of the fire. The kitchen was great and had everything we needed. The owners were so lovely and always on hand to ask any questions we had.

  Reviewed by Victoria4.1★Feb 2020

• "Mr and Mrs Evans are a fantastic couple."

  Their cottage is beautiful and we will definitely be going back !! Our party consisted of 8 adults, 2 children and a dog ! The cottage was that big, we didn't use half the house ! The hot tub was fantastic and amazing scenery !

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Jan 2020

• "There's always a bit of uncertainty when booking through an agent ie has the holiday house owner received the booking, is it double booked, I have to say the information received up front was spot on and gave me full confidence that I wasn't going to run in to any issues on the day of arrival (with 7 friends travelling 100+ miles for a 2 night stay I was a little nervous as I booked it) but everything went smoothly, friends and I loved the property and it exceeded our expectations and we will likely return once more in the future."

  Reviewed by Matt5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely friendly and warm welcome from Mr & Mrs Evans who were very hospitable."

  Beautiful scenery and so tranquil. Plenty of space for us all to spread out, games room and hot tub were fab ! I would definitely recommend it here, and will most certainly return

  Reviewed by Corinne5.0★Nov 2019

• "The cottage was absolutely adorable and perfect for our weekend getaway."

  Mr & Mrs Evans were lovely hosts, and even took us up their local Mountain! The wood fire, spa and games room were all a hit!

  Reviewed by Emily4.7★Nov 2019

• "Great place to stay with very friendly owners"

  Reviewed by Ali4.7★Sep 2019

• "What a beautiful place we stayed last week there was 11 of us 6 adults 5 kids , lots off space for us all , very well equipped with all that you need , fantastic views , the hot tub and games room was a huge hit for the kids , mr and and Mrs evens what amazing hosts they was !"

  ! wanted for nothing. Mr evens very kindly took us up the mountain made our week seeing those views. We will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Aug 2019

• "The cottage was fantastic with lots of space for the 8 adults and 3 dogs in our group."

  As there were 4 couples it was perfect having 4 double bedrooms each having its own bath/shower room then a 5th bedroom with 3 single beds which we didn’t use. Everyone could be together or get away from each other all in the same cottage. Very well equipped inside the kitchen and elsewhere with games, books, darts etc Unfortunately the hot tub was not working when we arrived but the owners were great and got this fixed as quickly as possible but as we had missed 4 days use of the hot tub the owners were very fair and offered us compensation. Their customer service is exemplary and they could not have been more help. We had an amazing time and have recommended this cottage to others already Thank you for the great stay.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jun 2019

• "Truly outstanding experience Exceptional, and very friendly hosts Amazing views and all expectations exceeded, would recommend to anyone and everyone!"

  Thank you, we will be back! :D

  Reviewed by Joshua5.0★May 2019

• "Fabulous stay in a beautiful cottage."

  Mr. and Mrs. Evans were incredibly friendly and generous throughout. Beautiful location. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★May 2019

• "Fantastic cottage very spacious with loads of charm and history."

  ,A games room and hot tub were lovely ,garden very peaceful and tranquil amazing views.Lovely friendly owners very helpful.Baby lambs were brought to us for children in our party to see hold and feed which they throughly enjoyed.Ideal location if u want a peaceful holiday.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Apr 2019

• "We had a fantastic holiday and loved every minute of it."

  The owners were lovely and we didnt want to leave. We would 100% be back.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Mar 2019

• "9 of us stopped here for a long weekend in March, we all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, winding down in the hot tub in the evening."

  The owners Mr & Mrs Evans are on site and can't do enough for you, a real pleasure to meet them both. If you're after a peaceful break with beautiful scenery in a character cottage, this is the one. My only regret is not having stopped longer to explore the surroundings more, we stopped here as it was central to different activity centres in Wales which we used.

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Mar 2019

• "One of the best weekend breaks I have had in North Wales."

  Mr and Mrs Evans were really nice and welcomed us.

  Reviewed by Masum3.8★Feb 2019

• "The hosts were so lovely, the house had so much history and character and the surroundings were stunning."

  The hot tub was amazing too!

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Feb 2019

• "Fabulous place, plenty of space for 10 adults and two dogs."

  Mr and Mrs Evans were lovely and friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Was a little surprised to receive a bill at the end for an extra £40 on top of the allowance for Gas and Electric. We think Sykes should have let us know this before we booked.

  We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ysgubor, and thank you for the kind feedback. We are pleased to say that from 2020, all electricity and oil will be included within the rental price. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anita4.7★Feb 2019

• "The photos really don’t do this cottage justice."

  . it is lovey . There is everything in there you need for a fab family weekend in ... the log stove and quaint decor gave a lovely feel to it to we had a lovely weekend.. only thing people need to know is to take there own towels and some cash with u to pay for extra energy charges as there is not a cash machine local.. they supply u wiv £10 elec and £20 of oil. You just have to pay for the extra usage .. x

  Thank you for your lovely feedback, and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We are pleased to let you know that for stays from 2020 onwards, all electricity and oil will be included in the rental for Ysgubor. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Feb 2019

• "The owners couldn’t be more helpful- would definitely recommend"

  Reviewed by Jacqui4.7★Jan 2019

• "Such a beautiful house which is very homely the views were outstandeing ,owners are really lovely and could do enough for us."

  Would highly recommend this cottage if you like walking and relaxing, the local pub is super friendly as well and with beautiful home made food.

  Reviewed by Hollie5.0★Dec 2018

• "Absolutely perfect location for us remote."

  Lovely owners very helpful, the hot tub went down Mr Evans went out of his way on Boxing Day to get it back up and running. Well equipped and cosy enough space for our party of 9 . The fires where lit on arrival very welcoming. Def recommend xx

  Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Dec 2018

• "Lovely cottage, plenty of room, very helpful owners, great surroundings, would definitely recommend this accommodation"

  Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Dec 2018

• "Amazing few nights away in this beautiful cottage - would highly recommend it and booking was super easy too!"

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Nov 2018

• "A perfect location for our annual family get-together."

  Warm,welcoming and very helpful owners.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Oct 2018

• "This was a brilliant first stay in Wales."

  The whole family came together for an experience before my father went in for surgery, and this couldn’t have been a better place to do it. Everyone enjoyed it and would like to come back for more. The owners were lovely and accommodating and the house exceeded our expectations.

  Reviewed by Jade4.4★Oct 2018

• "Lovely couple and beautiful setting, we had a fantastic week based at this cottage."

  Reviewed by Ann3.8★Sep 2018

• "We really loved our stay here in Ysgubor."

  Mr and Mrs Evans were extremely warm and welcoming, and had the best dogs! There was plenty of space for the nine of us, and the facilities were lovely. The jacuzzi was an amazing treat at the end of a long day of walking! :)

  Reviewed by Rachael3.8★Sep 2018

• "Absolutley brilliant will be going again."

  Me and my family loved it such a beautiful peaceful place and the owners were lovely, friendly and so helpful. Enjoyed every minute

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Jun 2018

• "The hosts were fabulous and cottage superb for family."

  Would definitely go back!

  Reviewed by Rhian5.0★May 2018

• "Fantastic cottage."

  So many rooms - plenty of room for all of us. Well off the main road so it's completely silent. Great views. Pubs not far away. There's a Co-op in Dogellau which is about a 15 minute drive away so was easy to stock up on food. We were on a mountain biking holiday and there was a large games room for us to put our bikes in and loads of room outside for bike maintenance and all of our vehicles. The bottom of the Red Bull hard line is a few hundred meters away from the cottage so that was amazing to look at (but well out of our league). The hot tub was used by nearly everyone - it's got loads of room and was nice and warm - but we couldn't get the time machine feature to work ;)

  Reviewed by S C5.0★May 2018

• "It is a lovely cottage and Mr and Mrs Evans are lovely."

  We did have a couple of very minor issues, a small leak from the dishwasher and a shortage of tea spoons, but these are of little importance. We had a lovely week and we would definitely go back to this cottage.

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Apr 2018

• "We had a wonderful surprise birthday weekend in a stunning location."

  The cottage has everything you need and the hot tub and the pool table was a definite hit with all. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating

  Reviewed by Susan4.6★Jan 2018

• "We were delighted with this property, it exceeded our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  The cottage is well equipped and well furnished with a lovely 'farmhouse' feel. There were six adults and two babies in our party and there was ample room for everyone. The hosts were lovely and couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for us as we wanted a few days just relaxing and walking and thats what we did. The pool table and hot tub were a bonus. We will definitely be booking this property again and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Dec 2017

• "Cottage and owners were lovely, will definitely consider going back next year"

  Reviewed by Kristy5.0★Nov 2017

• "The cottage and location are outstanding."

  The owners of the cottage are delightful and they are very happy to help whenever they can and their knowledge of cottage history is really interesting

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Oct 2017

• "Absolutely great holiday, beautiful old farmhouse on a working farm in the mountains."

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Apr 2017

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