Porth Awyr

26 Customer Reviews

• "A perfect little detached cottage with a country style kitchen."

  It had everything we needed. Perfect for our dog as well as the garden is fully enclosed so she could wander around without a worry of her getting out. Sofas and bed were very comfy, and the shower room was really well done. The smart tv was a welcome addition for the evenings. Couldn't fault our stay at all. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Trevor4.7★Apr 2025

• "We loved the location, the conservatory and the garden, and the cottage generally."

  It's a great place for 2 or 3 people with a dog. The pizza emporium down the road was fab, along with nearby beaches only a short drive away, and you can watch the sunset over the sea from up the road. We crammed a lot into a three day break, and found lots of dog friendly places in the area. Although things below irked us I've still given it a fairly high score as they may not bother other people and on the whole we had a wonderful holiday here. The kitchen was well equipped although some items (particularly mugs) were stored in odd places. Grateful for washing machine, clothes line and dishwasher. We turned the heating off, it kept getting far too hot and we couldn't figure out how to reprogram the unit. Luckily we had fabulous warm weather during our stay. I was looking forward to a nice relaxing bath but it had turned into a walk in shower, although it was an excellent shower. The bed itself was comfy for us (hard bed, foam I think) but we both found all the pillows to be too hard. The first night a neighbour left a glaring light on all night, which shone right on the bedroom window so sleeping was difficult, it also shone right across the garden so late night dark sky stargazing was also off the menu. Thankfully it was turned off the following nights. The green night lights indoors were also too bright. Easy parking adjacent. The garden is enclosed and south/westerly facing, but not enclosed enough for dogs that are apt to wander. Our dog uses a long training lead and that worked fine.

  Thank you for drawing our attention to your issues. Six mugs hang on hooks on the dresser shelf and the rest are in the cupboard below, does not seem odd to us and has never been mentioned before. As for the heating , there is a Hive thermostat on the wall in the lounge and every radiator in the property has a thermostatic valve which can be turned down or off and set to your desired temperature. The bathroom was replaced with a walk in shower and full upgrade 12 months ago. Sykes were informed and pictures sent, but unfortunately not updated. We have sent pictures again and requested the description changed to a shower room. There are a variety of pillows and sorry if none were suitable. We are, however, puzzled by the bright light all night. There are no outside lights visible from any of the house windows. The farm opposite and a field away has no outside light in the direction of the property. We have even been there to ask them. The only property with an LED flood lamp (which points away from the cottage) is several fields away and cannot be seen from the cottage, night or day. The green lights you mentioned must be the power on indicator neon, built into the emergency lights in the kitchen and outside the shower room door. They are standard emergency lights which will only come on during a power failure. The garden is fenced to a degree but not completely caged and as you stated the cottage is popular for couples with a dog and stargazers. We hope you would consider staying with us again it the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wendy4.4★Apr 2025

• "Lovely peaceful cottage, warm and cosy with everything you need for your stay."

  Very responsive hosts.

  Thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely cosy cottage."

  Very clean and tidy. The new bathroom was a nice surprise. Enclosed garden ideal for our dog.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Nov 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage with everything we needed."

  Quiet rural location which we like. Close to Aberdaron with it's lovely beach plus cafes and pub.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage."

  Well maintained. Loved the new modern bathroom. Very helpful and friendly owners. Very quiet location. Can be cold in the evenings, but heating is available.

  Reviewed by Robin4.7★Aug 2024

• "A lovely property in a wonderful location"

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Apr 2024

• "This is the 3rd time we've stayed here."

  Location is great but the cleanliness of the cottage was appalling. It wasn't great 2 years ago but has gone downhill. The dust was horrendous. There was pet hairs all over the coffee table tv stand and floors. Windows were filthy. Mould in the bathroom. Toilet was dirty. And the bath mat that was left was dirty. We spent a good few hrs with the vacuum cleaner to get rid of all the hairs dead flies and cobwebs and a good clean of the kitchen just so we could stay and use it . This has been really disappointing because our stay was for our honeymoon and my husbands birthday. There is no way this property was cleaned before out stay. I did try to contact Sykes but like everything these days you don't get through to anyone.

  Thank you for your comments, we do give out three phone numbers on information to guests pre arrival for any help needed and Sykes also has a dedicated helpline option specifically for any guests staying in a property needing help, plus a web message facility for any guests who have booked through their website, neither they or we were aware of any concerns until after your stay. We are surprised and disappointed especially during a special visit if you had any issues as we have have had great reviews and scores all summer, the property is checked every changeover, and any issue would have been addressed immediately had we known, we are sorry we were not given the chance to do so. We have checked everything again after your stay and we are pleased to confirm that there have been no further guest concerns since your stay, so we can reassure any guest that the property is at its usual high standards and we hope you do choose to visit us again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet2.5★Sep 2023

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Comfortable cottage with great location for getting around Aberdaron area and access to walking - Wales Coastal Pathway a short walk from cottage. Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Sara4.4★Aug 2023

• "We loved our stay at Porth Awyr, such a peaceful situation surtounded by fields and high hedged lanes so handy for visiting."

  Places on the peninsula. Big and spacious ,comfortable beds with nice bedding, fluffy towels provided. Very light and airy we would love to book again for Porth Awyr we loved our holiday .

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2023

• "A lovely cottage in an ideal location"

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★May 2023

• "The property is a good location and the layout of the house is good."

  We were disappointed that the property wasnt particularly clean, surfaces were dusty, floors hadnt been swept properly, internal bins were all dirty. Generally the whole property needed a good bottoming. We were also subject to noisy excavation works right outside which we were told would be one morning which we were fine with but it ended up being several mornings. Diggers on the go right outside the bedroom at 7.30am wasnt what we had planned on. Generally the property needs some TLC inside and out, overgrown garden area, patio full of weeds doesnt make sitting out particularly enjoyable. Whilst there is garden table this was used as a washing airer support! I think if you are going to charge a reasonable sum for people to stay you should at least keep up with the basics. Very disappointed.

  Hi there, We did contact guests prior to the works to ensure this would be okay, we apologise for the inconvenience caused, we were advised they would start at 9am and only take place for a few days, we still hope that you managed to enjoy your time away. The garden itself is cut every other week, the bank along side may look overgrown but we are purposefully growing this area out to allow wild flowers to grow all along side, given a bit more time, this will look beautiful when in full bloom. Thank you for raising your issues but we wished you would have highlighted them to us during your stay as we could have helped rectify them. We hope you visit us again soon and see the improvements we've made. Kind regards Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sara2.5★Aug 2022

• "Lovely, well equipped, comfy cottage in a peaceful, beautiful location."

  The area is spectacular - great if you are into wildlife or walking and the beaches are amazing.

  Reviewed by Debby4.4★Apr 2022

• "Lovely little cottage, could not fault it really."

  Unfortunately dishwasher had a fault and due to social distancing could not be repaired but otherwise perfect. Was a busy day if five cars went by. Quite isolated.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Jun 2021

• "Very remote location ."

  .. which suited us and our needs. Coastal path and small towns easily accessible ... beautiful scenery. Thousands of sheep for company. Ideal if you are looking for an 'away from it all' break.

  Reviewed by Kay4.7★Apr 2021

• "A lovely cottage set in peaceful surroundings with a large conservatory that catches the sun all day."

  Good sized enclosed garden so very safe for children and dogs to run around in. The large kitchen was very well equipped with a good sized fridge and stand alone 3 drawer freezer, large bedroom and comfortable bed. Cosy evenings by the open fire. Short drive from some of the most beautiful beaches in Wales. Small supermarket in Aberdaron, 2.5 miles, stocking everything you require there is also a lovely bakery and coffee shop. The owners are very helpful and friendly should you need them. It far exceeded our expectations. A perfect cottage in a perfect location.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Feb 2020

• "The cottage was cosy, well-equipped and comfortable - we were very happy there for our week."

  However, we did feel that the area near the back door needed tidying. The outside chairs were grubby: they needed a good scrub and some weeding was required too. It all looked a bit neglected! This didn’t spoil our stay (we have been coming to the area for over fifty years!) and we found the cottage to be a great location to visit all our favourite places. Thank you! Andy and Ros Taylor.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Aug 2019

• "Llyn Peninsula is an area of outstanding views - we went to Porth Awyr last year as well, and we and our bid dog are getting to know a lovely range of hill walks (not too steep!"

  ), in addition to the well-known coastal walks. More to come no doubt! The area is approaching Aberdaron, so is nearly at the end of the peninsula - you can see Bardey Island peeping through from the back garden. The cottage is good - especially if you enjoy a quiet, peaceful area, where the only likely ones to see are the local couple of farmers and their cows, sheeps, farm dogs - and an occasional friendly visit from the owner.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2019

• "A perfect little cottage which was what we were looking for, It was in a very quiet and peaceful location, and in easy reach of beaches and lots of walks to choose from, Also had no problem going to and from other places to visit."

  So if you want somewhere to chill out this is the place for you, I can recommend it.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2018

• "The cottage is extremely comfortable and well equipped."

  It is in a lovely quiet rural location with very little passing traffic. Useful enclosed grassed areas outside which are safe for those with children and dogs. Just about perfect for visiting the sights of the Lleyn peninsular and in particular the lovely seaside village of Aberdaron and Porthor (whistling sands). Could be improved with the addition of a small freezer; we visited during a heatwave and could have done with ice cubes in our drinks.

  Reviewed by John Anthony4.7★Jul 2018

• "We had a lovely weekend , the cottage is so cosy and set in the middle of beautiful surrounding countryside, Aberdaron and Abersoch only short drives away."

  If you need a peaceful and quiet time away then I highly recommend this property. Only downside was the mattress was far too soft (that’s just a personal preference) and the property doesn’t have a freezer (but when the temperatures are at minus we kept the ice outside :-)

  Reviewed by Michael4.0★Feb 2018

• "This was one of the best winter breaks we have had ."

  The cottage was a delight and so cosy. We would definitely consider going back.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2017

• "I am so sorry that I overlooked the review on this cottage."

  We really enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. It was very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed going to the surrounding areas and the weather was also kind.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Sep 2017

• "Everything was as it should be."

  The landlord and landlady are helpful. Thank you.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2017

• "It was a very nice cottage and well equipped."

  We wanted somewhere quiet and peaceful and it was certainly that. We loved it.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Mar 2017

• "The cottage was very well equipped but the fridge had no icebox in it."

  Most people bring a coolbag but have no means of freezing an icepack.

  Reviewed by Pat4.8★Aug 2016

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