Groes Newydd

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Sleeps 4 people
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Pets allowed

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

20 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Lovely warm and cosy cottage with a great AGA range, Fantastic views over estuary.”

Very quite and peaceful. Very steep and narrow approach to cottage. Lack of garden chairs etc.

Very quite and peaceful. Very steep and narrow approach to cottage. Lack of garden chairs etc.

- Mrs Green, June 2019
“EXCELLENTLY APPOINTED, WARM AND COMFORTABLE COTTAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL ELEVATED PEACEFUL LOCATION (THE GRASS COULD HAVE DONE WITH A TRIM!”

), LOVED THE BED, REALLY COMFY, A KING SIZE WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT. THE AGA!!! IN THE KITCHEN, BRILLIANT, THE TROUBLE NOW IS THE WIFE WANTS ONE!!!! ON THE WHOLE VERY PLEASED

- Mr Lee, May 2019
“We’ve stayed at Groes Newydd a few times previously and always found it a great base for walking and mountain biking, being up in the hills.”

Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Centre is about half an hour away and Betws y Coed, 40 mins. There are farmer’s fields surrounding the front of the property and it was nice watching the spring lambs. The views over the estuary are great. Having stayed at the cottage a few times, we were disappointed to find a fair amount of mould on our last visit. However Sykes resolved the matter and the owners had replaced the curtains this time round :-) The Aga really warms the little kitchen up a treat, which when we’ve visited in the chillier months has been lovely. It’s also nice getting to know the neighbouring visitors at Groes Newydd Bach in the shared garden. Lovely, quiet cottage that’s away from the hustle and bustle.

- Mr Carter, April 2019
“Lovely cottage, met all expectations.”

Some lovely walks to be had and fantastic scenery.

- Mrs Newman, April 2019
“A great place for peace and quiet.”

Cosy and warm right through the blizzards. Hard work for the van's clutch but my 20 year old Toyota managed it ok. Wild walking if you want it. A good base for exploring.

- Mr Thornton, March 2019
“This was a lovely stay in a great cottage.”

Spoke to the caretaker before on a detail and he was really helpful. Lovely Aga kept the place cosy and fine to cook on. We really enjoyed our stay and found all the local people very welcoming and friendly. Very good location for walks inland or access to coast, really quiet. Porthmadoc has everything you need and Black Rock sands is just as lovely as ever. We had a great visit to Harlech Castle, which has a lovely cafe and nearby beach. The VERY steep hills to and from the main road were accurately described and manageable but would be more of an issue in cold weather. Sheep only strayed into the garden once and were gently ushered out! Would like to visit again but did think the upper end of the price range for this cottage at certain times of the year would be excessive for the accommodation provided.

- Ms Halliday, February 2019
“Nice warm cottage with great views from the lounge and bedrooms.”

Clean and pretty well equipped. The Aga is lovely out of season in the chillier months. It’s a great base for Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. Porthmadog has a good variety of shops ten mins drive away. Quiet, with nice walks from the cottage. The not so good. There is a muddy garden that leads up to the front door. It’s hard not to walk mud in every time you enter the house. With dogs, it’s messy! The lane is steep as others have said. Stick it in first gear and hold your nerve. The mould in both bedrooms around the windows isn’t nice. The curtains in the twin bedroom had rotted through :-(

- Mr Carter, January 2019

We are pleased you enjoyed your fourth stay at Grows Newydd. Thank you for calling us while you were there to tell us about the marks on the curtains. We offered an exchange with the curtains from our other cottage next door, but you were content to keep them as they were and we arranged for them to be professionally cleaned at the end of the week. We are delighted that you have since booked a further stay and we look forward to welcoming you back to Groes Newydd in April Sykes owner relations
“Groes Newydd is an attractive looking cottage, simply furnished, but providing all that’s needed for a holiday stay.”

Views over the estuary towards Penrhyndeudraeth, Minffordd and Portmeirion offer an ever- changing landscape. The single track road leading to the cottage may be a little daunting to drive along, especially the shorter, steeper route from the A496, which would not be recommended attempting in icy conditions, and the pathway leading from the parking space to the front door can be muddy. Once indoors however, there is instantly a cosy feeling provided by the AGA in the kitchen. However, some may find using an AGA difficult to master, and apart from the toaster and microwave there is no alternative cooking method. Although suitable cleaning products are provided by the owners, it might be worth mentioning that these are a requirement for the plumbing system, as the cottage is not on mains drainage. The weather in late November was not expected to be ideally suited to outdoor activities, but the cottage was well located for several nearby places of interest and on the days we did not want to venture out, we were able to entertain ourselves well enough to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing break.

- Mrs Mochan, November 2018
“The cottage was set in a beautiful rural location.”

It felt homely and had everything we needed so we relaxed fully from the moment we arrived. We loved the warmth of the Aga and enjoyed the new cooking experience. A Welsh weekend we will never forget.

- Mrs Simpson, November 2018
“Very nice cottage”

- Mr Tipton, October 2018
“Third time we’ve stayed at Groes Newydd.”

It’s a great base for Snowdonia and the coast, Portmeirion, Borth y Gest etc. The cottage is warmed by the Aga as well as central heating and has fantastic views. Nice big lounge, comfy beds and nice garden. The owners had recently decorated throughout and look after the property. We will definitely go again. The walks to the rear of the cottage are very peaceful with lovely views. A few little cons, but nothing major. The country lane the cottage is on is steep and narrow, but I’ve done fine with a front wheel drive estate through wet autumn leaves. We do usually need to nip down to Porthmadog for some household items, loo rolls, kitchen roll, pedal bin liner bags. Porthmadog is only minutes away though, so it’s not a biggie. The cottage is always nice and clean. Great holiday cottage in a good area.

- Mr Carter, October 2018
“All round a great cottage with stunning views.”

Good facilites and a nice atmosphere about the place. The only downside was we had to relight the Aga 3 times but thar was easy.

- Mr Depledge, August 2018

Thank you for leaving a note about the Aga for our caretakers, and apologies for any inconvenience. We immediately put a call in to our service engineer and contacted our new guests to advise them what to do if the problem recurred Sykes owner relations
“This is a very nice cottage in a very quiet area with fantastic views and good access to many of the wonders of the Snowdon area.”

Highly recommended.

- Mr Craik, May 2018
“We had a great four-day stay at Groes Newydd and loved everything about the cottage.”

The situation and views were magnificent, beds very comfortable (important!), everything we needed, and great walks all around. The sunsets were amazing. Altogether we had an excellent time - thank you.

- Ms Sykes, May 2018
“The cottage was really lovely, the views during the day were outstanding and at night simply magical.”

The cottage was well equipped, very cosy and we were both comfortable and warm. I especially enjoyed the numerous paintings displayed as they were really lovely. Using an Aga was a unique experience but I quickly got used to it and it kept the cottage really warm and the water very hot! The only downside for me was that the listing did not advise that the cottage has a septic tank which means only certain cleaning products are required to be used. My home is on mains drainage and so I took with me cleaning products I had BUT found instructions at the cottage advising not to use these. Being new to the area of Porthmadog, I did not know where to purchase the Ecover items recommended and so had to use up what had been left in the cottage (washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, kitchen spray, toilet cleaner etc) - sadly I could not replace these items and that concerned me - although maybe other customers would not have worried about this? Prior listing details would have encouraged me to search for these special cleaning items to take with me before going on my holiday. Maybe the Sykes listing could be adjusted to advise customers accordingly?

- Mrs Vincent, April 2018
“Excellent location, great walks all around, fascinating traffic system,I found it best to leave down hill and return via the alternative route, but every journey held that sheer adrenaline expectation of will I met another, and who will reverse, with the beginning of any journey being like that anticipation of the start of the first drop on a roller coaster.”

The cottage was well equipped and lovely and toasty from the AGA, the location allowed you to sit in the window and become an expert on the tidal flows, watch buzzards soaring and hear sheep chomping the grass. Wonderful place to explore, the best being the small cwm just down the road, or up, to be precise, with its fairy tree, and ultimate reflections. Of course there were the alpine climbing sheep, and the line of followers going to a “ewenion” meeting up on the fell. Definitely time to unwind.

- Ms Sleigh-ives, November 2017
“Fantastic views from your front door and a clean and tidy basic cottage that meets your needs.”

A steep hill to negotiate on single track road but well worth the journey. Beautiful area to explore and walking from the door with the dog.

- Mrs Buxton, August 2017
“Fully recommended!”

Set in a beautiful location! If you don't mind the narrow access lane and the steep hill this ticks all the boxes. The stunning view is something to savour!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013
“relaxing break, cottage with fabulous views with wonderful woodl”

We had a lovely time at the cottage, we loved learning how to use an aga ! Not too difficult to get right with the local welsh lamb from the local butcher. Perfect location to enjoy lazy nights in at the log burner, with a good book (loads to thumb through on the cottage bookcase) Cottage was really homely, beds were wonderfully clean and comfortable, great for lazy long lies waking up to views of sunshine over the bay. We took our dog, there are plenty of pretty walks in the woodlands all around the cottage.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2012
“Groes Newydd”

Could do with more kitchenware to help with cooking/ food preparation. Bed a bit too hard.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
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The cottage

This traditional, stone-built, semi-detached cottage is set in an elevated, rural location, just five miles from Harlech and five miles from Porthmadog in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales.

Offering stunning panoramic views of the countryside down to the Tremadog Bay estuary, this charming Llandecwyn cottage is full of charm and character, with a welcoming woodburning stove, oil-fired AGA and pretty, enclosed gardens.

This cosy Llandecwyn cottage is an absolute delight with a comfy sitting room which enjoys superb views over the gardens down to the estuary, where you can watch the changing tides all day long.

The kitchen is well equipped, with a breakfast table for further dining options, and upstairs are the bathroom and the bedrooms, both benefiting from far-reaching views.

With Harlech and Porthmadog within five miles, this is an ideal touring base, but would equally suit walkers, writers, artists or outdoor enthusiasts due to its tranquil location, and with a small lake only 300 yards away, fishermen also benefit from its enviable position.

A superb Llandecwyn cottage for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday all year round.

Note: This cottage is next door to Ref 930206, together they sleep 6.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen with breakfast table
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room
Oil-fired AGA, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games, DVDs and beach games and equipment
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Stairgate on request
Off road parking for 2 cars
Large enclosed garden (shared with holiday home next door) with furniture
Two pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Terraced garden has unfenced drop, children to be supervised
Note: the last mile or so up to the cottage is on a narrow country road with passing places
Note: Children over two only, no infants
Note: Lake fishing available nearby, requiring a licence and a permit which can be bought locally in Penrhyndeudraeth.

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About the location

LLANDECWYN

Harlech 5 miles; Porthmadog 5 miles.

Llandecwyn is a scattered rural hamlet in North Wales, which stands amidst farmland, hills with lakes and mountains, which are all perfect for scenic walks and mountain biking. Llandecwyn is set on the National Cycle Route 8, plus birdwatching can be enjoyed on the red kite waymarked trail, which passes through the hamlet. There are also birdwatching opportunities along the coast and at the RSPB Osprey project, which is nearby. Only 5 miles away is historic Harlech, which is situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea. Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle, which enjoys World Heritage status. The town is very popular with golfers, who come to enjoy the famous Royal St. David's course, whilst the beautiful 6 mile long sandy beach is wonderful for family fun and long walks. Harlech offers an excellent variety of amenities including some good quality restaurants and a leisure centre, whilst the whole of the Snowdonia National Park, together with the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, are all within easy reach. Other attractions in the area include the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Light Railway, the secluded beaches at Borth y Guest and the Black Rock sands and the Italianate village of Portmeirion. A really beautiful part of North Wales.

Region Information

Anglesey Cottage Holidays

Note: Children over two only, no infants.

Groes Newydd

Llandecwyn near Porthmadog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 11143)

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Reviews

“Lovely warm and cosy cottage with a great AGA range, Fantastic views over estuary.”

“EXCELLENTLY APPOINTED, WARM AND COMFORTABLE COTTAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL ELEVATED PEACEFUL LOCATION (THE GRASS COULD HAVE DONE WITH A TRIM!”

“We’ve stayed at Groes Newydd a few times previously and always found it a great base for walking and mountain biking, being up in the hills.”

“Lovely cottage, met all expectations.”

“A great place for peace and quiet.”

“This was a lovely stay in a great cottage.”

“Nice warm cottage with great views from the lounge and bedrooms.”

“Groes Newydd is an attractive looking cottage, simply furnished, but providing all that’s needed for a holiday stay.”

“The cottage was set in a beautiful rural location.”

“Very nice cottage”

“Third time we’ve stayed at Groes Newydd.”

“All round a great cottage with stunning views.”

“This is a very nice cottage in a very quiet area with fantastic views and good access to many of the wonders of the Snowdon area.”

“We had a great four-day stay at Groes Newydd and loved everything about the cottage.”

“The cottage was really lovely, the views during the day were outstanding and at night simply magical.”

“Fantastic views from your front door and a clean and tidy basic cottage that meets your needs.”

“Fully recommended!”