Ty Bryn - Nefyn

Property looked lovely on the booking site and we were looking forward to our stay.

On arrival property felt cold and uninviting, only 2 small logs available for fire but fire not cleaned out so we didn’t bother. Property did eventually warm up when we turned the heating up but by this point we were already disappointed and started to look at it with different eyes and feelings. It was generally in need of a deep clean and refurbish , the shower room grimy round the door track, signs of damp in the large bedroom with black mold on carpet as well as large stains near the doorway. The windows hadn’t been closed properly so water poured in during a storm, luckily we were there and managed to get them closed and sealed properly preventing a real mess for the owners. The property was in a good location for anyone wanting to spend time on the beach and very private. Some of the rental money needs reinvesting back into property to make it a more pleasant stay and some weeks taken out of the availability to give it a deep clean.

A little tired…… Twin beds not used as they were so uncomfortable, we had to sleep on the settees!

But overall it was a great choice and we loved being there. The location and views were stunning and we had a good relaxing unique break - thank you

After a disastrous start, not being able to gain access to the property.

We phoned Sykes who were very quick to resolve the problem and arranged a local locksmith to let us into the property. Steve the locksmith was very pleasant and efficient and promptly changed the lock. After that little hiccup, the holiday went amazingly. A big thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home, the weather was perfect during our stay so we had the best views of the sunset on the balcony. The location of the cottage was just perfect for us and we all had a fantastic time staying at Ty Bryn. This was definitely a holiday to remember for all the right reasons, thanks to staying at Ty Bryn. We would definitely recommend to stay here and would love to come back and stay next year.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage which is in a great location with fabulous gardens.

We really enjoyed the upstairs sitting room with great views. That’s the good stuff! Unfortunately the property did smell musty and damp, the walk in shower was lukewarm at best and the bathroom with the bath was a little bit tatty. Also the oven didn’t work properly. The place just needs a little bit of TLC.

Would have been five stars, but only fours stars because of the musty smell Opened door and put fan on helped .

Not a good first impression

The cottage was spacious and we particularly enjoyed the upstairs sitting room which was very comfortable and had great views.

The secluded position was great, away from the main road and very quiet. We had everything we needed for our stay. The location was fabulous and enabled us to explore the area. The north coast seems quieter than the south coast, which suited us perfectly. Very quick to get on the coast path and Ty Coch inn is only 30 mins along the beach.

Kitchen not fully clean, crockery, pans, cutlery not clean.

Insufficient saucepans (only two). No bin bags. Cooker oven impossible to regulate as the knob is loose and you cannot determine what mode the oven is in, we burnt two meals. Instructions in folder don't explain setting the temperature either. Poor showers. Also note roof slates have fallen and there are some overhanging. Great shame, as otherwise a comfortable house and great location.

it is a nice house but there is overdue maintenance.

the shower in 1 bathroom does not get really warm. drain did not drain properly. the oven knobs do not work properly. we also did not find it clean. curtains are missing at the front door. the garden furniture is old. luckily we had our own garden chairs with us. the house is in a very nice place in a beautiful area.

We found the property very clean however, in the cupboards there was a musty smell which lingered on the cups and so had to wash these before using.

The lounge downstairs and beds were extremely comfortable. Unfortunately we could not use the upstairs lounge as too dangerous for the dog to go up the open staircase. I have to say that if we had known before we booked Ty Bryn that the dog was NOT allowed in HIS BED in the BEDROOM - we would not have booked. This was NOT mentioned in the write up and only became clear when reading the Visitors book at the property. It was not ideal as our dog has anxiety issues. I can understand that some people may not adhere to them in their own beds but if you are accepting up to 2 dogs in the property then there should NOT be exclusions as to where they can go. We also had the gardener turn up on the Friday morning at 8am, we were still in bed and were alerted to a huge noise that sounded like an aeroplane overhead but in fact it was a man in orange clothing with a leaf blower walking past the bedroom window !! We did get an apology from the owners but felt that this should not of happened and to make sure it is done on changeover day.

The location was amazing being a few minutes walk from the coast path.

The house is completely detached and plenty of private parking. Very comfortable sofas and beds, especially after a long day of walking and exploring thus fabulous area. The upstairs room and balcony is a real bonus, we enjoyed sitting out and having a cuppa while overlooking the huge garden and towards the sea view. There is a very handy utility room at the entrance into the house especially if have wet, muddy dogs! The electric heating was very efficient as the evenings were quite chilly. We agreed with other comments regarding needing some updating to the kitchen and bathroom. There was a few issues with cleanliness that needs addressing. The shower room is very modern yet has black mould both inside and outside the frame of the shower unit. The kitchen utensils and holders were very greasy, we gave everything a good wash in hot soapy water. The kitchen and bathrooms really could do with a deep lean. Having said that our week's holiday was the 28th September so getting towards the end of the season. A couple of things missing from the property is a mop and bucket also a clothes airer for those wet clothes when caught in rain. With a few improvements this place would be 5 stars all the way.

The property was well equipped.

Lovely setting. Unfortunately it could have been cleaner. It needs some TLC . Reported oven cooker knob broken and another knob not working if tried to turn them on popped out spring fell on floor. Black mould in few places in kitchen . Have photos of this (can provide if required). Glasses and crockery in Welsh cabinet in dining room smelt musty.

We had a fabulous time at Ty Bryn, we found it in an immaculately clean condition and with everything needed for our week long stay with three children, two dogs and a grandma!

We loved the location, right on the coastal path and within walking distance to a shop, pub and lovely beaches. The sea view from the balcony was a favourite spot of ours for a coffee in the mornings, we were lucky to have good weather but on the one rainy day it was cosy inside in the lovely upstairs sitting room. Beds were extremely comfy! The only thing we would have liked is slightly more comfortable garden furniture to enjoy the sun on the terrace, but it was still lovely! It was far more spacious than we had thought from the photos, and we would definitely return there if we were to revisit the beautiful area of morfa nefyn!

Lovely cottage, clean and had everything we needed but tired in places.

The upstairs library room is perfect on a rainy day. Fabulous grounds and good location, walking distance to the pub & beach. Our dog (collie size) was safe in the grounds and loved wandering around (a smaller dog could escape through the ironwork gate). The cottage would benefit from a BBQ and some additional garden chairs, the wood was rotting on some. All in all we enjoyed it and would like to stay again.

Ty Bryn is quietly located and the main reception rooms upstairs and down are comfortable.

The kitchen is well equipped and the bed (superking) we used was very comfortable. It was a great base to explore the Llyn Peninsula. The Cliffs pub was excellent. Where the house could be improved is in the bathroom, shower room and kitchen. The shower was never hot just, eventually reasonably warm. There are no towel rails so we used the radiators in rooms we weren't using. The bathroom just needs updating. I ripped out a bathroom 20 years ago with similar tiles. The kitchen is sticky and slightly grubby. It needs a refresh. This is the second cottage we stayed at in two weeks in Wales and yet again the superking bed had only a king size duvet. So we supplemented with a single. Others have commented on the towels, they are beautifully soft but if 6 of us had stayed there they were a bit mean in quantity. As there were only two of us we had plenty. A few more clothes pegs would be useful too. Having said all this we liked the cottage and lived the upstairs room and roof terrace.

This is a lovely accommodation beautiful views lots of lovely walks a short distance from our accommodation the garden was lovely not secure for dogs how ever the cleanliness and lack of TLC was disappointing dead flys dust fur cobwebs even look like beard shaving left in the bathroom dust dirt on the wall heaters pull cords we grubby shower curtain mouldy damp and mould on some of the walls the outside steps could do with mending some of the wood was starting to rot .

The Beds are super comfy and bedding was clean . How ever we did like our stay lots of places to visit and eats some great local pubs very dog friendly in the area and lots of wildlife just the accommodation let it down . If the property gets everything addressed it's a great place to stay.

Cottage is in a great location with a brilliant garden for our dogs.

Instructions were clear and accurate Really good time Our only observations would be some damp on the walls and the shower in the shower room (not bathroom) the temperature was only tepid However, because overall we enjoyed our stay we would return

A gem of a cottage, clearly loved by one family for many decades, brilliantly located for the coastal footpath and two magnificent beaches.

We particularly loved the upstairs sitting room, with its lovely light, comfortable sofas and library of books.

A little difficult to find the property.

Needed assistance from a local within the 3 digit postcode. Otherwise a very comfortable stay, that suited our requirements.

Had a lovely week in a great cottage.

The views are incredible. Garden was excellent, would be great if the rear square bit was able to be closed in so dogs could not easily escape.

Lovely holiday, accommodation was ok , nothing special.

The utility room kitchen and dining room layout made things a bit awkward at times.

Lovely spacious well equipped cottage in fabulous location.

We loved the decor and particularly the upstairs room, cosy and relaxing with fantastic views (including buzzards flying over the garden)The local area is brilliant for walks and wildlife and can recommend coast path to porthdinlaen, mynydd mawr (good place to see choughs), Yr Eifl and hill fort at Tre'r Ceiri, Aberglaslyn to Beddgelert and the Glaslyn ospreys. Thanks for really enjoyable holiday.

Beautiful setting and property although I feel the kitchen lets this property down.

Too much unnecessary clutter in drawers and cupboards and not enough of the more useful items e.g. sharp knives, bread knife, kitchen scissors. Crockery could do with being replaced as it is dated and several items are cracked and unusable. A little time spent sorting this would make a great improvement.

The cottage is in a lovely location the gardens are really lovely but not enclosed safely for pets.

The cottage was reasonably clean but dated and there was a strong smell of cat urine in the double bedroom in particular. There was not much information in the information file. The heating did not work and it was cold at night. No contact number for owners. No welcome pack which was disappointing. These things did not spoil our holiday as we were out all day. The coastal path is amazing and there are lots of places to visit near by.

We enjoyed our stay but feel the sea view should be described as distant However we would like to go again as we loved the situation and large garden and parking area We would certainly recommend the cottage to friends

We had a lovely week away in Ty Bryn, a large property with extensive gardens.

However the garden is quite open at the back and adjoins farmland so a large dog could easily jump over to the adjoining field. There is a gate to the front of the property but with side entrances open we found it difficult keeping our dog safe. There is a musty/damp smell in some of the rooms but this didn’t hinder our enjoyment of the cottage. There were no logs left for our first night as stated in the itinerary on booking, the log burners are lovely but give out very little heat. On saying all of this though the cottage is in a wonderful setting and has plenty of cooking and kitchen utensils for preparing meals in. The upstairs study room is fabulous with loads of books and lovely views from the roof terrace, we would happily return but without our dog unless the gate issue is sorted.

The property is situated in a pleasant and quiet rural setting.

We did not find the heating system user friendly. Our visit coincided with unseasonal overnight temperatures and we awoke to a chilly environment with the radiators cold. The star feature is the upstairs living room which is relaxing and spacious with good views. It is to be hoped that the owner will revisit the 5pm arrival time which in the post pandemic era appears out of line with current holiday industry norms.

We had a lovely family break at Ty Bryn.

It was warm and welcoming upon arrival. We loved the decor, the large windows with great views and the spacious layout. Well situated for walks and a stroll to the pub/restaurant. Kitchen was well stocked and dining room great for a family meal. Radiator in the single room was out of order and a large plug in radiator was provided. Unfortunately, this room was rather cold and left a damp odour. Overall we really enjoyed our break at this rather lovely quirky holiday home.

We loved the location of the cottage the grounds it stands in are amazing.

The only thing to consider is the impact it has in the arrival of guests. It could be a little more inviting. On entering the cottage the coldness and the smell of damp are the first things that greet you. The cottage is old I get this but maybe the owner should take this into consideration and put the heating on timer to kick in just before guests arrive. We did not have that warm cosy cottage feel on the first night took a long time to work out the heating system . Even the bedding felt damp it was that cold. The log burner in the lounge burned the wood like paper so quick. However the heat it gave out was minimal . Upstairs room was fantastic and super cosy the log burner worked so well there. Overall we loved the cottage once we warmed up. And the hot water bottles were a great help for my feet at bedtime.

This is our second stay at Ty Bryn.

We really like the homeliness and surprising spaciousness if it, the wonderful views and closeness to the coastal path, the kitchen with plenty of scope for cooking and baking, and the lovely wood burner upstairs. The beds are comfy, and extra blankets and hit water bottles were a cozy addition. And all the books! A few minor snags: after the power cut on Wednesday night the small oven wouldn’t come on anymore. The left hand socket of the pair by the window in the master bedroom doesn’t work. And the taps in the kitchen can be hard to turn off, resulting in some wasted water. I’m afraid we forgot to put the rubbish and recycling out, but we took ours home so didn’t leave anything new. Thanks for a lovely holiday!

Lovely place enjoyed our stay, however the couch in lounge under window has seen better days and is so uncomfortable

Loved the property and the location so much we’ve already booked a return.

One tiny thing could do with a mop and bucket

We enjoyed our week at Ty Bryn cottage.

The location is great, very peaceful with just a short walk to magnificent views from the coastal path. The cottage was clean and well equipped with plenty of space and we’re warm enough on the chilly evenings. The kitchen is rustic and contained everything we needed. The village shop is a 5 minute drive and so to the excellent restaurant ‘The Cliffs’ where we had some quality meals. Best to book up though. We highly recommended Ty Bryn cottage in this beautiful part of Wales.

The house was really dirty.

Mould in the bathrooms. Stained bed linen. Piles of dead insects along skirting boards. Mould in bedrooms on ceilings and walls. Very strong musty smell to whole of house. 1 sofa was very uncomfortable. Outside light didn’t work at back door. No recycle bins - therefore instructions provided to put bins out could not be actioned. Had to take recyclables home with us.

Met immediately with an ancient rusty fridge.

Musty kitchen and dining room crockery cupboards. Strange mix of kitchen utensils, no sharp knife for food prep - cramped food preparation area. Both bathrooms had mould evident and end bathroom had no hot water in basin, shaving uncomfortable due to unsuitable mirror. Recycling - there was no outside food bin and no trolley/boxes? Generally tired appearance needs some TLC. On a positive note the location is superb and the gardens are wonderful. This is the first time we have been disappointed with a Sykes property and feel it doesn’t live up to 4 ticks.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ty Bryn.

The cottage was clean and comfortable with plenty of room for us. Nice to have a welcome pack of Welshcakes too. The kitchen was well equipped and , having a baby in the party, the washing machine came in very handy too. A lovely big dining table and huge separate toom upstairs was fab. Beds were very comfortable. Location was excellent. A lovely walk along the lane and on the coast path to morfa Nefyn beach and lots of lovely other beaches and things to do within a short drive

Lovely week away in a beautiful part of Wales we will be booking again

Ty Bryn is a lovely house and in a great setting, with green space & gardens around it.

We much enjoyed our stay and the location, near to the coastal path and to The Cliffs.. and nearby Nefyn. Some details of the accomodation slightly let it down, being truthfully honest. When you're going on holiday you want things to be pleasant. Various small details.. mugs all bit random, either chunky large, or small / mismatched. same with the cutlery. Upgrading details like this would not be difficult! Similarly, the fridge seems a tad elderly (afew rust spots etc.) however this didn't spoil our overall enjoyment. The heating tablet/app unfortunately seemed to have a mind of it's own. We easily mastered the basic controls - for either individual rooms, or multiple room controls. We also did not attempt to alter any other settings. But one or 2 rads would come on of their own volition, particularly in the yellow bedroom. It was the only one on when we arrived at the cottage and seemed to turn itself on at night, making the room v stuffy. (Our thanks to the original family that own the house by the way, lovely stylings and great upstairs room)

The cottage is comfortable, spacious and in a good position close to the beach and coastal walks.

However, there were a number of weaknesses: (1) Cleanliness. Your documentation stated that the time between 10 and 5 on changeover day is needed for "deep cleaning" in present circumstances. However, previous tenants had evidently brought a dog and not cleaned up after it. We needed to give the utility room floor a thorough wash with a mop bucket and this demonstrated how dirty it was. (2) The information folder states that TV reception is poor and can only be accessed (with difficulty) through I-Player. Many people would not be familiar with this and it restricts the number of channels available. In the circumstances it would be good practice to provide a DVD player and a selection of DVDs for clients to watch. (3) Similarly the heating system, operated through an App and device, is not straightforward. All rooms have to set individually and we found that, once turned on, the heating turns itself off after about 2 hours. Setting the timer was beyond the technical capability of 2 of us. (4) There is a serious shortage of storage space for food - ie no pantry. Clients booking self-catering in a remote location will expect to bring most of the food required with them. It was fortunate that there is a spare room where we stored food in boxes, and we also used the shelves on dressers among the crockery.

Had lovely week exceeded all expectations lovely location have booked again for next year.

The only expectation at this time of year a complimentary bag of logs for the wood burner would have been nice.

Fabulous location and lovely cottage.

Fab place to have a family Christmas.

We’ve stayed here now for the third year in a row and it’s rural location is perfect.

The house is very spacious and has enough equipment. A nice garden and outlook over to the sea. The heating is replaced and works very fine (remote through an app). WIFI works perfect. The inventory could do with some upgrading (sofa, carpet and curtains). The cleaning could be better: the curtain in the shower was dirty and we did wash it ourselves. Nevertheless it’s a fine house to come to an enjoy a holiday, despite the comments...

Not enough outdoor furniture for the size of the property.

Some aspects of the cottage not cleaned well. No facility for food recycling- this is definitely available in the village. It made us feel uncomfortable knowing our food waste would be in the bin for 3 weeks!! But the cottage itself was very comfortable and beautifully located.

The cottage was very clean on arrival The control of the heating would be a little complicated for some people It would be nice to have a couple of sun loungers outside and better garden furniture That said, the cottage is lovely with fabulous views and situated in a lovely spot and will be back next year Very pleased

Great cottage apart from the bathrooms which were very basic/old fashioned

Comfortable and lovely position.

Tv signal poor and had to take own dvd. Moved some old garden furniture and garden was secure. Lots of rules in book about dogs and what not to do, didn’t feel very welcoming. (Stayed in another cottage 2nd week and much more welcoming welcome pack).

Ty Bryn is a spacious cottage, well equipped.

Everything you need is available. The curtains could do some fixing and cleaning; even so one of the couches. The garden is well maintenanced, but the hedge could be trimmed slightly lower, so the view towards Morfa Nefyn en the coast is better. I hope that this comments contribute to an even better level of service.

Great location but second bathroom could do with an upgrade, only 1 shower for a property that sleeps 6.

upstairs was a lovely room , hundreds of books but it would have been nice to have had more information re the area. We really enjoyed our stay but as we went with our dog, it would have been good to have had a secure garden. Sheep and lambs were in the adjacent field so we could not go outside without her being on a lead. Very close to costal footpath but again no reference to its location from the cottage.. Would consider booking again now we know what to expect!

Nice cottage but the storage heaters were not great.

A bit noisy. Could do with a DVD player in the lounge (we took our own). Otherwise, nicely laid out.

Location was brilliant for us with a dog, great morning walks to the coastal path, lovely garden for her to mooch about in.

We enjoyed the wonderful views from both downstairs and the upstairs additional lounge area. The cottage was very well equipped and nicely decorated, we just found it a little awkward having the fridge and dishwasher in the utility room next to the kitchen, but it was only for a week so fine really. It would also be good to have a hand held shower attachment over the bath but the wet room and walk in shower in the other bathroom was brilliant and very well done. My Mum, especially, said she felt very safe on the non-slip floor despite her mobility and balance issues. Thanks very much for a lovely stay at your cottage.

Very spacious, small problem quickly resolved, not the sea views I was expecting, slightly misleading in brochure.