Cefn Isaf

Had a great holiday in this cottage.

Setting and views are fabulous. The cottage has everything required for a stress free holiday. The cottage definitely has the wow factor . Would not hesitate to book again.

Beautiful spacious cottage , spotlessly clean.

Located in a beautiful area of north wales , with plenty to do and lovely walks right on the doorstep

This is our 12th visit to Cefn Isaf.

Such a lovely cottage. So clean and comfortable and so peaceful. The housekeepers live just next door and are really helpful and friendly.

The very friendly and helpful housekeepers live nearby and are on hand to help if any problems arise.

A very lovely and cosy house. A nice location, with a wonderful view of sheep grazing. If we can make a suggestion to make it even better: the pots and pans are relatively small for a company of 6–8 people. The addition of a big pan would be useful, as well as a new frying pan.

We absolultely adored the house and its position.

It is beautifully decorated, with nearly everything we neeeded and spotlessly clean. We loved the feel of being isolated at the same time as being only a short drive from town. Unfortunately were were there during the recent heatwave during which day time temperatures reached up to 36 degrees C. At night the temperaturs outside were around 22 degress. Like most homes, the house acts like a radiator, taking on heat all day. The evenings and nights were so uncomfortable that, in the end, we decided to cut our holiday short by a day because we were so tired from lack of sleep. Obvioulsy, none of this is in anyone's control. But I wanted to raise it so that you can consider how you might mitigate this in the future. More shade outside, more and better fans inside and other measures would have made a difference.

From the moment we arrived we were so impressed with the property, it was so light and airy, beautifully decorated.

Everything was easy to use in the kitchen etc., beds were so very comfortable. It was by far the loveliest accommodation we have had so far.

All excellent, thank you.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location.

Open plan living and dining area which makes it great for families. Great walks right from the cottage. If you have children, be aware that the garden is just a small area with slate and no grassy area. But the views are lovely and it is set in countryside. The double bed we slept in had a sunken mattress which was a bit uncomfortable but otherwise the cottage was a delight.

Lovely cottage and a great location for visiteding lots of tourist attractions in the area, definitely cannot wait to stay again.

What can I say, perfect property in a stunning location, everything you could need would recommend.

Housekeepers went over and above when we were struggling to find the property, so big thank you once again to them.

Arrived home yesterday after a wonderful few days at Cefn Isaf cottage and want to go back again already.

The cottage is well equipped with everything you need and is very spacious and comfortable. Everywhere was cleaned to a very high standard and the beds are super comfy. The cottage has a lovely outdoor space with lovely views where you can watch the sheep and you can walk up the track and take in the spectacular views. We had a slight issue with the downstairs toilet and Jon the caretaker was round in no time at all and fixed the problem straight away. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to anyone and will look forward to returning one day soon myself. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

It's a beautiful cottage and the pictures perhaps don't show truly how spacious it is.

Lovely big inside dining area, patio, and lounge - there were eight of us and a dog and we didn't feel on-top of each other. Immaculately clean and lovely homely decor. The driveway is fine for normal cars (you don't need a 4x4) ... a little steep and narrow in a couple of places, but once you have done it a few times you get used to it. Plenty of park for three cars ... you have to shuffle to turn them around ready to go out again, but again, once you've figured out the moves, it's pretty easy. We did struggle with the water pressure if all three showers/baths were being used at once - but we were there on Aug bank holiday week when the mains pressure is at it's lowest. I've mentioned the trickier bits above but do not let these put you off - it's a lovely, lovely cottage that we wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Had a wonderful time.

Felt welcomed and the children(teenagers) had a really enjoyable time playing football and badminton with neighbours. The cottage is well appointed comfortable, and the only slight drawback for me was knocking my head on the sloping ceiling of our upstairs bedroom. Great outdoor space. Lovely walks.

First of all, don't worry about the drive.

We had three cars and not a 4x4 between us! There are two concrete tracks with grass in between, so keep on those, keep in low gear, and you'll be fine. The house is great for a family of eight, with plenty of space, a lovely situation and some nice walks and views all around. If you're energetic enough, you can even walk to the top of Moelygest! All the sights of Snowdonia and north west Wales are within easy reach as are the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. There are plenty of shopping facilities in nearby Porthmadog with a Tesco, Spar, Aldi and Lidl, so you won't go hungry! The nearest beach, Black Rock Sands, is at Morfa Bychan. This is a stretch of firm sand three miles long and as you can take the car onto the beach there's no need to carry all the beach stuff from a distant car park. The house is a converted pig farm, so do watch out for the low beams and ceilings upstairs. You'll soon get used to ducking! There are one or two quirky features such as a window between the main bedroom and the dining room; it doesn't have a blind or a curtain, but we managed to block it up with a couple cushions. Another weird feature is the en suit to the main bedroom - it doesn't have a door! Again, we overcame this, and stood one of the suitcases where a door should be to indicate that it was occupied. All in all a splendid holiday house which comes highly recommended.

Our 11th visit.

Can’t fault it. Lovely cottage. Lovely setting perfect

I would highly recommend this cottage.

Setting was beautiful and the accommodation itself was perfect. The only improvement suggestion would be the sign posting of the location. It took us 45 mins to find the location because there were no clear signs (even the Sat Nav could not help us much!). Once we were there - everything went smoothly.

We booked a week at this lovely cottage in Porthmadog during Mid November.

The facilities within the house were excellent. The heating system was on when we arrived and had the rooms toastie warm even though it was very cold at this time of the year outside. We couldnt fault the cottage apart from the very tricky steep and slippery drive up the track leading to the house. Lucky to have a 4x4! For a peaceful and rural escape with shops and cafes/restaurants etc close at hand it is hard to beat. we used the open log fire most nights which made it very cosy indeed. Would highly recommend this house for a lovely seaside/ country break.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage!

Myself and my family had a great stay here.

The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The view was stunning too. We cannot wait to come back Thankyou

Excellent property.

Clean. Everything you would want. Housekeepers always helpful. The only think I dont like is the drive up to the property as it’s steep and bumpy.

Lovely cottage and fabulous location for exploring the area both by car and trains.

Only wished we had booked two weeks!!

The cottage was excellent.

Clean, bright, well equipped and spacious. The track to the cottage should have been highlighted much more in the description. It is steep and tricky. The low beams in the upstairs room should also have been highlighted.

another fabulous week at Cefn isaf.

the cottage is wonderful and although we are only home yesterday we are already discussing returning next year. the situation is very rural yet 5 mins drive from porthmadog with supermarkets and shops. the bedrooms are very comfortable the lounge and dinning areas easily accommodate a group of 8 the kitchen is large and well equipped. a great holiday cottage.

Beautiful barn inside and out.

We had a fantastic week at cefn isaf, great base to explore the surrounding towns and villages by car unless you are a seasoned walker as the barn is a few miles from anywhere

Fabulous house & location.

Very clean, had everything we could possible need. Lovely touch with flowers around the house & milk in the fridge. We didn't want to leave.

We had a lovely peaceful holiday , beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting .

Sharon and Jon were very helpful and the holiday passed too quickly, would recommend Cefn Isaf to anybody Barrie , Yvonne and Phillip

We had a very enjoyable stay at Cefn Isaf.

It is a lovely property in a great setting. We found the property to be very clean, comfortable and well equipped. We had a nice welcome from Sharon. Cefn Isaf is definitely on our list for second visits. Thanks

The Accuracy of the listing was inadequate with regards to the property access.

The track leading to the property was very steep, rough and slippery when wet. Also there are two gates that have to be opened and closed, both gates are poorly fitted making the them difficult to operate. These conditions will make it difficult for anyone with a physical impairment. The two first floor bathrooms have baths under the sloping roof again making bathing difficult and not fitted with a shower curtain. There was a strong smell of unburnt heating oil in the utility room suggesting an oil line leak that should be investigated ASAP.

Beautifully presented spacious property with terrace overlooking fields of delightful lambs.

Upstairs has very low ceilings and the beams in the bathrooms were very challenging! It was more remote than we had anticipated and the walk to the beach was too far and difficult for our mum. The rough track was as described, ok for our SUV but we wouldn’t have wanted to do it in another car. Lovely area and super property but most suited to short, fit people seeking a peaceful retreat.

excellent accommodation, slight issue with cupboard door falling off first night which it turns out had had a temporary fix but reported to caretaker so all sorted with out issue, only 3 of us staying so the property had more than enough space [would hold the max of 8 people easily], great views,just the place to relax and switch off , drive up from the main road was fun but may be a problem with larger cars or bad weather, took a while to find the bins located in the next field as no information given at the property, overall a great place to stay and the property is without fault

Lovely property, warm, cozy and well equiped.

Very comfortable beds. Kitchen facilities very good. Great location for visiting the Llyn Peninsular. We visited in the winter so didn't make much use of the outside facilities but everything we used inside the house was very good. Highly recommended.

The cottage was beautiful and in a beautiful location.

It was clean and welcoming. Communication from the caretakers was excellent and they were really helpful. We met the owners and they were lovely and friendly. We really enjoyed walks around the cottage with our dog and had such a lovely time with our family. We would definitely love to return another time. Thanks for helping us have such a wonderful stay.

Fantastic house, wonderful location

We have stayed at Cefn Isaf nine times now.

It’s a beautiful cottage and the housekeepers do a fantastic job. It’s super clean. Really comfortable and excellent facilities. They are always willing to help if we have had a problem

Now we are settled back home after our lovely stay at Cefn Isaf we felt it was right to send a review.

Our stay in such a beautiful home was much more than described. We wanted for nothing as the stone cottage had every thing we needed. Comfort all round inside and out. Fresh and sparkling clean throughout. It was such a gem. Jon was kind and helpful. Would not hesitate to highly recommended. This beautiful property in such a prime location. Thank you from all of us. Regards Anne & John Anderson and family.

We had a fantastic week, despite the weather.

Heavy rain most days but some spells of not! All amenities within the property were there as described. We couldn’t enjoy the outdoor space due to the weather - maybe upgrading the shed to a summerhouse (with log burner), would be a massive bonus, but we did utilise the indoor fire with provided logs ( that’s a British Summer for you)! Easy access to the hills behind the property which have fantastic views and easy drives to villages/towns/the coast. Thank you Cefn Isaf.

this was by far the best cottage I have booked for our annual family holiday.

we were a party of 6 over 3 generations. all of the very generous sized bedrooms were extreemly comfortable....the bathrooms were spotless and loads of hot water. kitchen had everything we needed...and the location was perfect. a countryside setting yet minutes drive to shops. we have been home less than 24hrs and are already talking of booking Cefn Isaf for next year.

Clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage in a good location for both the sea and the mountains.

The cottage was absolutely amazing .

Gorgeous location ,views were to die for . Not far from shops . We packed a lot in , visiting Portmerian. went on the highland railway . and to caernarfon for the day . Plenty of places to eat out although facilities at the cottage were great . Would definitely highly recommend this place to go to.6 of us went and had an amazing time .

Absolutely gorgeous property.

Amazing sunset views. Easy strolls from front door. Great amenities and beach within short drive. Within 20mins of Snowdonian mountains and many holiday activities. We have only one suggestion, perhaps an electric fan could be provided. Porthmadog turned out to be the hottest place in England during our one week stay!!! Thank you for a wonderful place to stay.

Great house in a great relaxed and quiet location.

Close to Porthmadog and Snowdonia National Park for exploring. The house was clean and tidy while the facilities were very good. Spacious, lovely house.

Lovely, luxurious cottage in a beautiful setting.

Very warm and welcoming.

Really lovely stay.

Property was beautiful, clean and had everything we wanted. Booking process was smooth and information sent in timely manner (very detailed) we had a great couple of days away! Thanks

Beautiful property in a lovely location.

Really enjoyed our stay. We all found the pillows a little firm and could not find the cooker manual so grilled rather than baked jacket potatoes!!!! Would have been useful to have the DVD player set up as TV has very few channels if you don't have your own log-ins to other channels. But minor issues when compared to the beautiful home. A wonderful holiday, thankyou to the owners, housekeepers and Sykes.

Very lovely cottage tucked away but a very short drive to amenities.

The pictures of the outside don't do justice to the inside or location. Perfect for Snowden and beach walks. Fantastic that the owners of such a lovely building allow dogs. A real treat.

Lovely cottage.

Very warm and comfortable. The only negative is that, we didn't realise that the sloping ceilings upstairs would be so low. Bumped heads for a couple of days, until we got used to the space. This however, would not stop us booking this cottage again, as everything else was fine.

Fabulous, the house is in a beautiful setting and so peaceful.

Ideally situated for north Wales and llynn peninsula exploring . Very spacious, comfortable and everything provided in facilities you would need. I was concerned about the access after reading reviews but need not have worried, yes it is narrow and winding but very easy to manoeuvre and as we are from Yorkshire we are used to country tracks. The walk to the beach is 2 miles either over the hills or by countryside road , both very enjoyable. We would definitely recommend and return again.

The holiday cottage is a great out of the way but near enough place to be in location, beach hill walking fitness running every thing you need It was our family annual get together this place just suited us it's a hidden gem Would we stay here again you bet we would

Amazing place to stay !

Well explained how to get there ( road will be fun in snow) cottage was out of this world !! Fully stocked down to washing up liquid! Will definitely stay again if going to north wales!!

Better than the pictures do it justice.

It feels like a luxury getaway that quickly feels like home. Reviews about track access are ridiculous: easy to drive if you have a driving licence! :-) Wonderful waking up among sheep every morning!

The property was lovely although the access was less than ideal.

My main annoyance was the check in time of 5pm and the check out time of 9am! When you have small children who need to be in bed by 7pm it certainly makes the start to holiday hectic and stressful. I certainly would not book anywhere with that check in time again. Then to have the cheek to expect you to strip all the beds and sort the bins and be out by 9am!!! Given the ridiculous times, I would expect all this ‘housekeeping’ to be done for me, so not only was the start of the holiday stressful but then I had concern myself with stripping beds and loading bags of rubbish into my car with all my luggage and of course being out by 9am with 2 small children. Never again!! Totally spoilt it for me and if those times are general for Skyes Cottages then I’ll be telling all my friends with children to steer clear.

The pictures and description of the property on the website were very accurate which is hugely helpful.

The layout of the house was really modern with enough space for everyone to relax. We loved our stay here and will definitely be booking again in the future.

We have visited Cefn Isaf eight times and each time it’s perfect.

We love the Cottage The peace and tranquility and the housekeepers keep it spotless

Have always found the properties we have rented through you excellent

This is a magical place, well presented , well situated.

We had a great time had, in a very sunny week. The only thing is the parking is a bit tricky if you have four vans/cars like we did, you have to reverse up or down a single track hill.... all added to the great experience though of being in remote north Wales.

Cefn Isaf is a beautiful, clean, well-maintained property which I am sure we would have enjoyed even more if it had not been for the restrictions posed on everyone by the Covid pandemic.

The necessary removal of comfortable cushions and soft furnishings etc and even more so, the maps, guides and suggestions of places to visit during our stay which, I understand are usually provided, did make a slight difference. However that is in no way the fault of the owners or housekeepers! The warm welcome which awaited us at the cottage was a lovely start to our holiday and was very much appreciated by all. Our 3 grandchildren aged 14,16 and 20 loved the sheep and the cows in particular which came to visit them over the garden gate on most mornings! Would love to visit again in 'normal' times.

The cottage is set in a beautiful location, was extremely clean on arrival and has facilities that far exceeded our expectations such as super fast broadband and smart TV which kept the younger ones entertained.

Would definitely return.

This is a great cottage, had everything we wanted.

Great views from the top of the hill.Isolated, but fitted our requirements. Local beach, Black Rock sands,was fantastic.

Fantastic property, very quiet and peaceful setting.

Ideal for visiting Snowdonia. Did find the access a little daunting for the first time, but soon got used to it. To find fresh flowers and lights on is a very welcoming touch. We will definitely be returning.

This is the second time we stayed here, beautiful location and a lovely property.

Thanks to Sharon for kindly posting out a few items we left behind.

Every aspect of our accommodation was perfect

As a family we have used Cefn Isaf cottage in Porthmadog seven times.

It truly lovely which is why we keep coming back

Fantastic location as a base to explore and the cottage was beautiful, comfortable, warm and had everything we needed.

A couple of things though it might be worth having in the details. The driveway to the cottage was very steep and quite difficult to manoeuvre, a warning about that would be useful, originally we were having three couple travel and one driver who has some mobility issues would not have been able to negotiate the driveway. Also the master bedroom upstairs with the sloping ceiling and beams did cause a couple of problems on the first day and a bruised head, would be worth mentioning this as well so guests are forewarned. However it is a beautiful property and just the escape we needed from the world for a few days. Will definitely be back.

We found the property to be below standard in the kitchen equipment.

The notices were unfriendly about not touching things. We had a problem with hot water and heating but were not really given an apology. Also check in time and check out time . I understand they have to be aired but this was too much. I live in Cornwall and deal with turn around but nowhere here is later than a 5 o’clock check in.

We absolutely loved this cottage, so much so we are booking for next year.

There was 5 adults (mum dad husband brother), my nephew (9) and springer spaniel, Calle. It was perfect. The cottage was absolutely spotless... beautiful location and grounds, nice and secure for Calle. Lovely fresh roses on the dining table we’re waiting for us. We’ve stayed in quite a lot of cottages including chipping campden , but this was our favourite. We can’t wait to come back!! Thank you!

Simply wonderful, spotless, three generations stayed, bedroom / bathrooms worked perfectly.

Spacious, private hideaway, we all loved our stay.

In our opinion the track to the cottage was not listed honestly it was far worse and two gates not just one.

For just two people we would expected to have a discount offered when booking. For the cost per week it should have had a selection DVDs available and a larger more modern TV and DVD player which had not been set up properly on arrival. As you probably can guess we will not be returning to this property.

We find that your cottages are always modern and homely.

We have visited several in that area and will definitely be booking somewhere again for next year. The caretakers are so lovely and helpful too! Thanks for an amazing stay.

All good

What a beautiful place, so much space.

The views were exceptional. It was so peaceful and quiet. The little things like flowers left, lamps on in each room when we arrived gave it such a homely feel. We made use of the garden andBBQ. Only advisory I would add is even though the instructions say the lane is bumpy it doesn’t warn you about steep gradient down to house and if your car is low down to the ground it is a bit of a struggle to get in and out of the property. Did not spoil our holiday though. The whole holiday was wonderful and would recommend it to people.

Fabulous family holiday.

The youngest in our party is 2 the oldest 88, all we’re very comfortable and catered for. Would certainly recommend as a great base to explore.

Fantastic cottage and great company to deal with, housekeepers Sharon and John so friendly and on hand if we needed anything including g lovely fresh eggs!

, superb

A fabulous barn conversion in an idyllic and peaceful setting.

A real home-from-home. Tastefully decorated with real attention to detail.

A beautiful barn conversion with very comfortable furnishings and extras in a fantastic location, rural and quiet but close enough to the main road and routes to a wide range of places and sites.

The house keepers were quickly available when asked about a couple of items. The kitchen could have been better equipped in terms of number of mugs and cooking pans, however a small detail in relation to the barn as a whole.

Lovely property, well kept, spotlessly clean, home from home, wonderful central location

Great property with everything you need