Glendalough

54 Customer Reviews

• "We have a lovely stay at Glendalough as a family get together."

  The house had all that we needed and the hosts were welcoming. The house was clean, warm and in a great location, walking distance to the beach and town and a great fish and chip shop!

  Thank you for your feedback . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Nov 2023

• "This was a beautiful house with everything we needed to relax."

  Perfectly situated for all local amenities.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Nov 2023

• "The house was great for a large family, and very close to the beach which was ..."

  The house was great for a large family, and very close to the beach which was good, everything you needed was there, including children's games, all the family enjoyed there stay here & we would like to come again, thank you

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Oct 2023

• "My friends and I had a lovely weekend at Glendalough."

  The house was comfy and clean with all the facilities you could wish for. It's in a great location within easy walking distance of the prom, shops, cafes and pubs.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2023

• "Very good plenty of room"

  Reviewed by Scott3.8★Sep 2023

• "The property was brilliant and worked really well for our holiday."

  We had a minor issue with the hot water which was resolved quickly. Unfortunately the information left in the house by the owner was not up to date on hot water and heating. The location of the property was excellent and I would recommend Rhos on Sea without reservation to anyone wanting to go to North Wales.

  Thank you for your feedback. The new system has just been installed to make things easier for guests to use but unfortunately while I was away the cleaner unplugged it! I will update the information. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023

• "All in all the cottage was excellent."

  Every need had been catered for and the place was spotless. If I were to be extremely picky in order to point to possible improvements to an already very very good set up I would say that the bath is very small almost to the point of uncomfortable for an adult but my two sons and I are all well over 6 feet tall (I did say picky). The only other thing was the recycling bins are very small for waste generated by seven people. (council at fault I know} Back to positives the location was excellent and I would highly recommend this property. We intend to return.

  Thank you for your feedback. We decided to have an extra large shower so we had to find a bath to fit this to accommodate small children. The council recycling is small but unfortunately this is down to the local authority. Delighted that you enjoyed your visit and we hope you will return. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2023

• "Have to agree with all the other reviews - Glendalough is fantastic!"

  In addition to the space, comfort and cleanliness, we enjoyed the mix of old and new i.e. the lovely entrance hall and snug, compared to the state-of-the-art kitchen (complete with everything you can think of, including "disco lights", as my grand daughters called the footlights :)). There's also lots to do in the house - books, games, TV's etc - and the beach toys were an added bonus; very much enjoyed by our grandchildren on the nearby beach. Property is close to local amenities - shops, bars, playgrounds etc. - and ideally placed for short car / bus rides to Llandudno, Conwy, Bodnant Gardens (NT). Wonderful.

  Reviewed by Kevan5.0★Jun 2023

• "We arrived at Glenalough and it had the wow factor."

  It was such a beautiful house. Lots of rooms so you could have your own space if needed. The fish pond was loved by my grandchildren. Bedrooms lovely and comfy. All the added touches games, books and toys fabulous. The buckets and spades, beach towels and picnic blanket such a bonus. Beach not far to walk too and Llandudno a short drive away. Just perfect will definitely return.

  Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★May 2023

• "The house definitely had the WOW factor!"

  Lovely holiday home, one of the best we have stayed in. Everything had been thought of, even down to the ice in the ice maker. Superb. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★May 2023

• "Glendalough is second to none when it comes to holiday lets."

  The beds were comfortable, the house was spotless when we arrived. It is perfectly placed for the beach and the fish in the pond were an added bonus for our grandson.

  Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Mar 2023

• "Firstly, this is the best equipped holiday property we have ever stayed at."

  Nothing is overlooked. It's also a brilliant location. Beds are comfy and plenty of space. I've given it 5 stars for that reason. The only point to note is that if like me you are a light sleeper, it's best to sleep in one of the back bedrooms - the property is on a road that is quiet at night, but a little busy early morning. But for most people, I imagine this isn't a big issue.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have gone to great lengths and expense to provide extra equipment and invested in high quality beds so we appreciate your comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colm5.0★Feb 2023

• "This was our second stay at Glendalough and it didn't disappoint."

  The property was spotless on arrival and once the heating came on it was lovely and cosy. In the meantime we lit the log burner and the front room gas fire which in them selves gave off enough heat. The two showers were very hot and welcoming after a walk on the beach.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Jan 2023

• "This was an amazing house."

  Lovely mix of old and new. Owner was easy to contact. Central for the town and eateries. Didn't want to leave!!!

  Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jen5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great house for a large group."

  The house was lovely and warm when we arrived and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space for us all. The location is excellent. Just a short walk to the promenade at Rhos and a short drive to LLandudno with plenty of other places to visit easily accessable. We would definitely recommend this house and would love to stay here again.

  Thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debby5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great big building."

  Suited our charity group

  Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2022

• "On arrival well pleased until cold left message owner in control of heating rang owner."

  left voicemail for him to call back hour later no call rang home number lady could not help sons property rang skyes told we can only try 6 hours later still no call decided to return home as property cold an even colder mornings returned following day to pack up and got call sykes owner adjusted heating remotely must be fault as house still cold i advise everyone not to touch this property as the owner has not got the respect to call you back which resulted in us going home as in our seventies cutting our holiday short due to owner not returning my call even the gas fire did not work no one should be in control of heating pending 2 days compensation from owner as if he returned call could of discussed the heating problems instead of us having us to come home

  Dear guests My apologies for the delay in response to your heating issues. However, we were on a vacation on my late mother's wishes to return to Bermuda where we had lived, and our son was born. As we were at sea, we had delayed internet and your calls came through at 4am due to time differences. The heating system is not totally in our control as we just have a backup app in case it is needed. In the hall is a thermostat which allows guest to change the heating. This has always been there and is simple to use. I am very sorry you were not able to adjust the heating for your needs. We have been to the property and checked out the heating, it also appeared 90% of the radiators had been turned off by previous guests during the hot summer period. Unfortunately, the batteries inside the gas fire had gone flat, this meant the gas fire was not working, and this too has been fixed. Thanks for letting us know about these issues in time for the colder months. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John3.4★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful house very comfortable, ample supply of items for all sorts of cooking was gutted it was too sunny to try the log burner."

  Very convenient to lots of different places to visit and some amazing takeaways would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Scott5.0★Sep 2022

• "Perfect house for a large family group."

  Excellently equipped and well placed for walks to the beach and shops, or travelling further afield to Llandudno and Conwy. Would certainly stay again.

  Reviewed by Anne-marie4.7★Jul 2022

• "Wonderful property!"

  Lots of room for us all to either be together or apart, garden is stunning as well. We loved our stay and would definitely be back to stay again

  Thank you for your feedback and leaving the house so spotless too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ashlee5.0★Jul 2022

• "Genuinely a lovely place to get away with the family nice quiet home and things there for you to use as a bbq etc the only thing is you have to get bbq utensils we could not find any little things like that I found a bit weird, but the house was terrific you felt like it was a home and very comfortable there would happily recommend this place to anyone."

  Thank you for your feedback. We do provide a long handled fish slice, tongs and long kebab sticks. All items are in the kitchen and details given in the guidebook. Some garden cushions and BBQ equipment is in the cupboard above the fridge but there is a poster describing where everything is located eg a dog cupboard and a store cupboard for buckets, spades etc. Glad you had a great visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gordon4.1★Jun 2022

• "Great property with great facilities and cannot fault that."

  The only gripe really was the non availability of the outdoor bbq facility as had been indicated in the listing. We had been looking forward to doing a nice bbq as the weather was good and unfortunately the indoor grill was not really up to the task. Apart from that I cannot fault anything really and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a very beautiful house that combines the old structure of the house with all modern facilities inside and you certainly wont be lacking of anything whether you stay here in the winter or the summer. the 5 minute walk to the beach is great during the summer and the heating options of central heating, gas fire and log fires available will keep you nice and toasty during the colder months. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone and would love to come back again when visiting this lovely part of the world!

  Thank you for your feedback. We came to check the BBQ yesterday and found it did have gas and the reading shows it does, we will leave clear instructions for its use. It is a little old now and will be replaced at the end of the year. The indoor BBQ is not designed for heating huge amounts of food or being left to overheat. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adnan4.7★Jun 2022

• "Great place for large family holiday."

  Facilities very good would certainly use again. Just one note about the fish food you have a visiting magpie who steals a few hearty meals from the feeder so the fish can be left wanting.

  Thank you for your feedback. Yes the magpie is a total thief. I was hoping the heron model would put it off but nothing works! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion4.7★Jun 2022

• "Glendough was a super house that accommodated three generations from 5 to 73 ."

  Really well equipped with everything we needed and plenty of space for all of us. So near to Rhos sea front it was ideal. We had a brilliant week ( with good weather) exploring the area. Grandchildren did want to go home.

  Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilda5.0★May 2022

• "This is a dream house to stay in as so much effort has been put into the property."

  The kitchen is unbelievable with it's beautiful coloured tiles and the colourful changing lights around the base of the units and in the skylight of the extension. Everything has been done to a very high standard and it is so close to the sea front of Rhos On Sea. This property is highly recommended.

  Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your comments as we spent a lot of time and effort on the décor this year. Hope you will visit again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely stay, second year in a row"

  Thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you again next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely large property in ideal location, just a short walk from the front and town."

  Ideal for a family to use as a base for this lovely part of Wales. Everything provided for a great stay and dog friendly. Will be returning again.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2022

• "Really enjoyed our week at Glendalough."

  Lovely house, large and comfortable, in a great location.

  Reviewed by Allen5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great house , lovely time with family ."

  Owners lovely , left my phone ,so kindly posting will go back .

  Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2022

• "Wonderful property!"

  From the minute we arrived, this felt like a lovely home-from-home. Everything was really clean, the bedrooms were spacious and welcoming, and we particularly loved the social space of the kitchen/diner and the cosiness of the front-room. In essence, the property has everything you need; whether that's sitting out in the garden enjoying a glass of wine, curling up in front of the fire or just taking a short stroll to the beach. Would definitely recommend!

  Thank you for your feedback. We have worked hard to constantly update and improve the property and your words mean a lot. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Mar 2022

• "Only fault I could make with the property was the lack of a third bathroom/shower room when housing a group of 10 people."

  Other than that really well equipped and spacious house.

  Dear Guests Thank you for your feedback. We plan to put in a shower in the downstairs bathroom later this year meaning we would have three full bathrooms. I was surprised at your score for cleanliness etc as the house has just had a spring clean and been decorated and was 100% spotless when I left. We do request that guests remove rubbish on departure and report any damages. We arrived on your departure day to discover balloons, a blow up Zimmer frame, dog waste inside, and a huge amount of litter. The fish feeder was also damaged causing the pond to be flooded with fish food. This has caused a huge amount of damage to both the Koi carp and the filter and will take a long time to repair. We appreciate guests leaving the property as they found it and were very disappointed in this case. Photos have been sent to Sykes. Regards Yvonne and Hamish. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen4.1★Mar 2022

• "Very spacious comfortable and cosy property with a large kitchen and bathroom."

  Nice big lounge with large tv and gas fire which we had trouble lighting due to a temperamental ignition but when lit it was very warm. Only a short stroll to the promenade and sandy beach. Would come again in the milder weather when there is lots going on.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jan 2022

• "Great holiday and location was perfect."

  Only criticism was the single bed with no slats. One of the children had to sleep on a mattress on the floor. However it was still a wonderful break and the weather was amazing for New Year. Plenty of places to eat outside so restrictions didn't affect us. Yvonne had left clear instructions, plus a lovely, welcoming email before we arrived. Tray of goodies much appreciated. We would definitely book again.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had a great holiday and the weather was great for the time of year. Just like to comment that the single bed you refer to does not have slats as it has a proper sprung mattress base and a sprung mattress on top that you find on all high quality beds. We find this to be a long lasting solution as slats tend to be broken more frequently and we have had to replace 3 slated beds this year. We are sorry if you did not notice this was the case. Look forward to you staying again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann Marie4.7★Dec 2021

• "We spent a wonderful holiday."

  The house is equipped with everything, a lot of space for 10 people, clean and comfortable. Plus polite and helpful host, You do not need more. Thank you Yvonne. It is perfect place for short break or long holiday during the summer or winter. Highly recommend!

  Thank you for your feedback and for leaving the house so clean too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Iskren5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely, well equipped property."

  Nice location. Good contact with owners. Would definitely recommend

  Thank you we are glad you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Nov 2021

• "Really enjoyed our break at Glendalough."

  Ideal location for our group of 9. House had everything we needed and will return if in the area.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Nov 2021

• "Glendalloch was very comfortable and all the facilities were excellent."

  It is very spacious so their is plenty room for everybody to move about. I am looking forward to possibly going again next year.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2021

• "Or second stay here."

  Lovely big well equipped house...great communication with owner...we'll be back next year.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage location was perfect - easy access to all the attractions in North wales and a lovely place to walk into Rhos on sea in a evening."

  The cleaners really let this place down and the lack of utilities in the kitchen. The tumble drier was filthy, the bathroom showers had mould along the silicone, there was other people's clothes in the dressing table in master bedroom, making you think a proper clean had not been done. (Pictures available) As the house 5 bedrooms the kitchen lacked a few basic items for a large family, who hoped to cook a few family meals - examples such as one baking/roasting tray, no Yorkshire pudding tray, no spare bin bags and no measuring jug... We have been using Sykes cottages for many many years and this is the first negative feedback given. Such a shame as the house is stunning but is let down by the cleaners.

  Dear Mrs. Owen. Thank you for your feedback and comment about the house being stunning. We have had previous feedback about our kitchen ware with comments such as "really good selection of kitchen ware", "kitchen really well equipped "etc. We cannot provide for all possibilities eg soufflé dishes etc. We provide many extra items above and beyond what is expected for self catering accommodation like washing powder, dog treats etc. The shower is not mouldy, but the clear sealant has discoloured and is due to be replaced in the off season. We are exceptionally sorry that clothes were found in the drawer and this has been mentioned to the cleaner. We do a thorough clean each visit and we are sorry if you felt this was not done to your satisfaction, but we strive to take onboard all your comments and thank you for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma2.5★Sep 2021

• "Another brilliant holiday at Glendalough."

  Clean, comfortable and welcoming. Everything you could want has been catered for suitable for all ages. Excellent location for all amenities and secure garden. Owners very approachable and caring. A wonderful find.

  Reviewed by Rita5.0★Sep 2021

• "Glendalough is an ideal house for a seaside holiday."

  There's plenty of comfortable space, the rooms are all a good size and it is in a quiet residential area. The beach and a snack bar are within a 5 mins walk and 10 mins to shops and other places to drink and eat. The Zoo is just a few minutes drive and Llandudno about 10 minutes away. Wouldn't hesitate to book again.

  Reviewed by Christine4.1★Aug 2021

• "Likes ,great location ,loads of space , well equipped We found the property ..."

  Likes ,great location ,loads of space , well equipped We found the property very clean And we had a lovely stay Slight niggles ,sofa in kitchen is tired , and single beds in back rooms uncomfortable spring mattress We bought a mattress topper

  Thank you for your feedback and the many kind compliments. All the beds except two were new last year. On closer examination we have decided to replace the two mattresses in the back bedroom as we appreciate that children love to jump on beds (having fostered 12 children) and they do get worn out quickly. Two new beds are arriving today. These are luxury Bamboo mattresses we ordered a while ago. Furniture items were delayed due to Covid but have now arrived and we are delivering them this week. We are also replacing the sofa in the rear lounge too as it has been subject to wear and tear too. We are constantly updating and improving the property and hope you will see these improvements next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.4★Jul 2021

• "Lovely property and only five minute walk to the seafront."

  Ideal family property with lots of space and really good selection of kitchen ware.

  Reviewed by Jayne3.8★Jul 2021

• "The house was amazing - had everything we could possibly have needed for our week away and the welcome gifts much appreciated especially the doggie treats."

  Only one slight issue, no blinds on patio doors so the sun was a bit of a problem in the evening but a very nice problem to have had a by no means a complaint. Yvonne very helpful and replied immediately with a couple of queries I had prior to arrival- would definitely recommend and hope to visit again in the not to distant future

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2021

• "Service from sykes fantastic."

  easy to use website, responsive to queries, " before you go" email with key code, directions etc very helpful. House great overall. Fantastic convenient location 2 mins from the sea and the town of rhos with cfes, supermarkets, shops etc. lots of child friendly attractions and walks nearby. Owners very helpful, responsive , easy to contact, Lovely big house, great garden to relax in, pond well covered, felt safe letting my children play in the garden. nice to have some children's toys, dvds etc to use. Kitchen really well equipped, lovely big fridge and freezer. However the house is starting to get a little tatty, the 4 single bed matresses are absolutely knackered, even my 3 yr old asked why there were metal circles poking into her. the dining chairs have temporary covers on them but are essentially perished and shed foam when you touch them. Possibly we just followed a very messy group but the house needs a really good clean. Kitchen and bathrooms were clean but there was quite a lot of dog fur round skirtings and in corners, old popcorn down the back of the reclining sofa, and someone else's dirty t-shirt in the downstairs bedroom behind the shelf. As others have commented the lounge smelt very "doggy" but once we rolled up and removed the rug it was fine, and the owner tells me she has already dealt with this since our departure. Overall we had a great holiday and would consider booking again.

  Reviewed by Becky3.1★Jun 2021

• "Fabulous place to stay."

  All the home comforts and everything we could possibly need for our stay with children and pet!. Great location.

  Reviewed by Kath5.0★Jun 2021

• "The accommodation was excellent."

  Very pleased.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2021

• "Good location short walk to beach and centre of Rhos on sea for facilities."

  Nice garden to sit out our granddaughter loved the fish in the pond. Very spacious house no small rooms and the kitchen was well fitted with everything you could need.

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★May 2021

• "Lovely midweek September break in this large well equipped property."

  Owner very helpful. Will definately be booking again.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2020

• "Great property; clean; great location; Conwy is amazing, with some great little shops and a lovely harbour."

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Sep 2020

• "Hi its hard and unfair to give feedback though questions."

  So here we go , the property was large and this was brilliant for the kids and with it being old the walls were solid so we wern't bothered by the kids noise ,kitchen very well equipped, it's a very lovely property. Unfortunately there was a very strong smell of dog In the front room this was very unpleasant. My advice would be to improve the front of the property and make sure the cleaning team do a proper job, please don't take this the wrong way i believe in being honest. The above hasn't put me off and I would love to return.

  We appreciate all feedback and you have many positive comments and despite a low score say you would like to return. However I would like to point out that our property scored a 100% in reviews just two weeks after your visit with no mention of dog smells. We do accommodate pets and the front room is thoroughly cleaned by myself the owner after each visit. In light of your comments all the upholstery has been shampooed and the rug changed to further ensure there are no pet aromas. In our departure information we do request that visitors remove food and rubbish. Unfortunately you did not follow the requests and we spent over an hour removing sweet wrappers, hair extensions, crisp packets under mattresses and marshmallows behind beds. All the beach toys were scattered throughout the property and damage done to a light switch. This was the first time we have ever had to do so much clearing up after guests as all our other guests have been very respectful of the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria3.1★Aug 2020

• "Lovely house in great location and lovely garden."

  Friendly and attentive owner although not being dog owners ourselves found dog hair / smell an issue in some areas of the house.

  Reviewed by Rachel3.8★Aug 2020

• "We had a fabulous week in Glendalough."

  Very comfortable, spacious house. Lots of lovely touches such as a welcome tray (with tea, coffee, bread etc) and helpful dog equipment. We particularly liked the ‘disco’ lights in the kitchen and the dog-friendly, secure garden. The children loved watching and feeding the fish. Very friendly, accommodating owner. Great location, short walk to seafront and to a nearby nature reserve. Rhos On Sea is a charming resort, nice shops, cafes and takeaways. We would love to return!

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2020

• "Unfortunately, due to unexpected circumstances only half our party were able to go but it was wonderful having all the space to ourselves in this lovely family home."

  A few minute from the beach and main attractions and a short drive to places of interest in the area. The weather was very kind and we all enjoyed our break and returned home relaxed and refreshed.

  Reviewed by Rita4.7★Jul 2020

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