Blaenachddu

75 Customer Reviews

• "The only minor issue."

  It seemed the hot tub was rather dirty. Possible the filter is blocked? We dip tested it and no chlorine was present yet there was tablets in the water and filter pod thing. It’s a first world problem I know! Just might need a bit more maintenance to it for future. Wouldn’t mark it down for that as the place was lovely from start to finish.

  Reviewed by Ashley5.0★Jun 2025

• "The house and setting are beautiful but the maintainance is not good."

  We understand that the owner had a fire at his own property recently and we sympathise with them. Nevertheless during our stay there was one day when we had decided to stay in that there was a digger and a dumper truck going from 6am till 6pm. There was no forewarning, otherwise we might have gone out for the day. Other things we picked up on:- The trim on the top stairway was loose and had a small strip of white tape to keep it in place, but we still tripped on it - dangerous hazard. The guttering on the conservatory was blocked and full of debris so when it rained there was a constant drip drip for hours after. It states that the hot tub is cleaned after every occupant, but when we turned it on there was a brown scum like substance on the surface - we did not get in

  Reviewed by Joy2.2★May 2025

• "What a truly beautiful house!"

  !!! I would stay again in a heartbeat! We loved all the facilities, the space, the hot tub, the games room, the VIEW!! Unfortunately we couldn't control the weather

  Reviewed by Miko4.7★Apr 2025

• "The property is much bigger than you think and the kitchen was very well equipped."

  The surrounding area is breath taking and would be beautiful in the summer. The description needs changing as there is no log burner at the property only an electric fire which didn’t work with regards to heating. There were a few snags which we noticed and left for the owner but nothing which stopped us enjoying our stay. The welcome pack was one of the best we have received and the heating at the property was amazing for such a large property. Hot tub was amazing but lighting around it wasn’t great for dark evenings especially as it was very slippery. Overall we had a great time and it was great value for money.

  Many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa2.8★Dec 2024

• "Beautiful house that's well equipped, cozy, comfortable and clean."

  The games room and hot tub was a hit with my three teenagers. We cooked meals and buffets for the family with ease, watched movies and had darts and pool competitions. We drove into the town for pub food which was lovely. The owners provide a book with lots of information on places to visit takeaways etc however we stayed in as the weather was horrendous!

  Thank you for your comments. Hope the weather is better next time you come! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenna5.0★Nov 2024

• "Great stay away with the boys."

  Showers weren’t the best but that was the only negative

  Glad you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot we can do about the downstairs shower due to low water pressure in the area in general. Sorry about that! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gareth3.8★Nov 2024

• "2nd stay here and just as beautiful as our first visit."

  Really relaxing time. Great views

  Many thanks for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Greg5.0★Oct 2024

• "The facilities were good but my daughter, son-in-law and children were disappointed with the ground floor shower not working properly."

  Whilst we only used the utility room for entry and exit, the smell of paint brush cleaner was unpleasant. Heating was good, but the placement of the large sofas in front of the radiators meant warmth from them was compromised.

  Glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu. We are aware of the issue with the downstairs shower but unfortunately can’t do much about it as it is to do with the low water pressure in the area in general. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.4★Sep 2024

• "We stayed here for a week, family of 10 people ages from 14 to 65, we absolutely loved it."

  The house is amazing, very spacious so we never felt like we were on top of each other the games room was a great addition as was the hot tub. The photos online don't do it justice, it's so lovely and peaceful and we will definitely be returning.

  So glad you all enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again in the near future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Aug 2024

• "Need to replace mattresses,deep clean, repair to showers and update in decir"

  Many thanks for your feedback. We take great pride in the cleanliness of our property and our cleaner was extremely distressed by your comments in our guest book. To confirm, our mugs were not dirty, their insides have a ring pattern which you may have mistakenly taken to be dirt. The house certainly wasn’t dusty on your arrival, but as this is a farm in the Welsh countryside, and whilst doors and windows are left open during a stay, dust might indeed enter the property. This has nothing to do with our standards of cleanliness. Previous guests have commented on the comfort of our bedding, but we will if course assess the situation following your own comments. The shower is regularly sealed and further, more thorough investigations, including the raising of the shower tray, will be carried out during our next maintenance closure. Blaenachddu is a 200+ year old Welsh farmhouse, so the decor reflects this. We hope that you did enjoy your stay in west Wales and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Diolch Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin3.4★Aug 2024

• "Beautiful property with lots of space."

  We had a lovely relaxing holiday and would return. A couple of points for families booking this property, there are no stair gates on the stairs ( this caused me lots of anxiety with my 1.5 year old grandson). The garden is beautiful but not suitable for young children to 'just' play as there is a large drop between the patio and grassed area. The sun loungers were broken on arrival, we did report this and were told new ones would be delivered the next day, unfortunately we did not see any new sun loungers. We also had water dripping through the kitchen ceiling on our last full day, and am unsure if this was fixed as we chose to go out for the day whilst the owner contacted a plumber. Also, It is extremely difficult to limit family waste to one black bin bag, especially when we had two babies in nappies and one older gentleman with prostate cancer. We took 5 bin bags of waste home with us (not great on a 5 hour journey). The above may sound quite negative, but we did have a lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Rebecca3.8★Jul 2024

• "Had a lovely week as a family of 6 adults and 3 small children ."

  The house was in a beautiful location to admire the stunning views , kitchen very well equipped with everything you would need . Booked a Tesco delivery to arrive when we got there which was ideal . Beds extremely comfortable. Visited folly farm , dinosaur park, botanical gardens , Beautiful beaches . Only negative is the rubbish situation, we always stay in large occupancy houses in wales and have never been restricted to 1 black bin bag of rubbish ( yes we filled 5 recycling bags as well ) which we would do anyway. Ended up taking our glass bottles home

  Glad you enjoyed your stay. The rubbish policy is that of Carmarthenshire County Council, so out of our hands, unfortunately. We try to accommodate as much as we can. There is a black glass recycling box outside for all your glass (which is also collected every 3 weeks, but we empty at Blaenachdddu on a weekly basis). Many thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Jul 2024

• "What a lovely beautiful place."

  The pictures don't do this little gem justice, the views, the peace and the beauty of this place felt like home and we didn't want to come home. The house was so spacious but felt homely at the same time. The games room was a huge hit with my youngest and oldest, they all spent so much time in there together that they don't normally do at home which was so lovely and they aged from 5 to 21. The garden was beautiful and big but not to big, the hot tub and trampoline was a hit just as much. The kitchen was to die for and everything you could need was here. The bedrooms were clean and pretty with a view you could only dream of waking up to. The bathrooms and showers were amazing. We will be coming back and soon thankyou for an amazing peaceful holiday we will never forget

  Many thanks for your kind comments. Hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nadia5.0★Jun 2024

• "The property was fantastic, everything was so homely and comfortable."

  It’s was a great way to spend Father’s Day. The kids loved how friendly the farm workers were as they passed by. A proper Welsh introduction and we would love to come back in the future.

  Glad you had a lovely time at Blaenachddu. Hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Johnathon5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful place it's nice on the Internet but a lot better when you see it great rooms hot tub was great but they did not have it on for when we got there so lost a night in it ."

  We picked the place to stop because it had a hot tub .we couldn't get it hot .someone did come out on Saturday very quickly when we phoned

  So glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★May 2024

• "Beautiful house, very spacious, lovely furnishings and comfortable beds."

  Discovered how rubbish we all are at playing pool and darts but was fun finding out. Views are stunning and the hot tub was fab. There was a plumbing issue which was resolved quite quickly. Would benefit from new toaster as only one side works, sun loungers and not sure if the BBQ is missing a bit, but apart from those, and it was really only the toaster we were using, it was all good. Lovely Welsh hamper was there when we arrived, and they let me bring my cat so we will definitely come back.

  Many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your holiday. Toaster and sunloungers replaced. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel4.1★May 2024

• "We had a great time."

  We were unlucky with the weather but enjoyed staying indoors in this lovely spacious house with a great view on the hills. The kitchen is big and well equipped, we were able to cook big meals for nine.

  Reviewed by Anne-sophie5.0★Dec 2023

• "The house was gorgeous and actually the photos just don't do it justice."

  The views are beautiful. The weather wasn't great but the house was perfect to escape to. It was well equipped in general (only 9 mugs seemed a little meagre for a house meant for 10) and the welcome pack was the most generous we've ever received - many thanks for that! We were unsure where to put food waste as all other waste was very clearly marked. We found the house very cold until we worked out that the thermostat was in the stairwell and closing doors to keep the heat in was actually stopping the heating from coming on. All in all a wonderful stay. We'd love to come back.

  Glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu. Hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.4★Oct 2023

• "The only reason I didn’t give this full marks for accuracy of listing is because it far exceeded the listing."

  What a wonderful holiday. 10 of us ranging from 3-74 and there was plenty to do for everyone. Trampoline , hot tub, big garden space, games room, large sitting areas and quiet areas. This house felt like home on arrival - the heating was on, it smelt clean and the welcome pack was so needed after a long tedious journey. The host bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. The utility room was so useful for muddy shoes and coat storage. There is not a single negative remark that I could justify making. I think this must be the best holiday home that we have ever rented. Thank you so much.

  Many thnaks for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosina4.7★Oct 2023

• "A beautiful property I don't think the photos do it justice."

  Loads of space for everyone never felt on top of each other. Games room a massive hit with both adults and kids. Lovely welcome hamper on arrival, the best we ever received. Would highly recommend.

  Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2023

• "Blaenachddu is a very comfortable spacious property."

  The welcome pack was probably the most generous we’ve ever received, apart from the basics there was a selection of delicious goodies including chutneys, preserves, Welsh cakes and Barra brith. Even though the weather wasn’t kind to us there was still plenty to keep us entertained in the games room or just chill and read a book also plenty of lovely places around to explore around this part of Wales for your days out.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Sep 2023

• "No Wi-Fi when we arrived, until Wednesday , and the owners told us we had to speak to their internet provider to fix it."

  Some of the property photos and/or descriptions of the property are inaccurate, incomplete and out of date ( Sykes T&C’s 8.1.2 Owners will provide an accurate, complete and up to date description of the property) There is no Aga. There is no log burning stove/open fire The hot tub has been moved around the side of the property, not on the patio facing the beautiful view. The pool table is different, it’s scruffy and needs re-clothing. There is a drop along the length of the patio onto the grass of about two- three foot, with no hazard warning, particularly dangerous in the dark, as the outdoor lighting was not very bright and no torch in the property. Sun lounger broken, mentioned in a previous review in May 2023, hasn’t been mended/replaced. There was no Wi-Fi when we arrived. (Sykes T&C’s 3.8 If the description of the property states that Wi-Fi is included the owners are responsible for ensuring that Wi-Fi has been set up at the property) The owners told us we had to speak to their internet provider on the phone in the property. Only two of our mobile phones (with EE) had reception. The owners gave us an 8G SIM card , which only worked for a few minutes. On Wednesday, after days of endless calls, waiting for calls, being put on hold, trying to follow technical instructions, we weren’t prepared to deal with it anymore, as it was so stressful and ruining our holiday. We complained to the owners, who came to the property to sort it out. As a consequence it was very difficult to organise activities/days out for five days of our holiday. There was no map and the tourist information in the property was limited. The post and rail fence could do with chicken wire along it , our dog soon worked out that she could get through it easily. We just about managed to keep to the refuse restriction of one black bin bag per week . We have never been asked to take rubbish home before. In other properties the owners deal with any excess rubbish. The grass was very long, shoes got soaking wet after walking on it. We complained to the owners , they cut the grass but left grass cuttings behind, so thick clumps of grass got stuck to shoes and difficult to remove. A number of bricks weren’t cemented on the patio steps , which my husband slipped down, particularly dangerous in the dark, as the outdoor lighting was not very bright and no torch in the property. We complained to the owners and they came to fix it. We couldn’t close/open curtains in the upstairs single bedroom. We couldn’t find the circular walks from the property and no directions/ map in the property. A hand drawn map / directions of walks from the property would have been great. The property was very clean and comfortable. The view is beautiful. On Wednesday the owners did apologise for our frustration with the Wi-Fi. They bought us a lovely bouquet of flowers which sadly we had to leave behind, as there was no room in the car. We paid £2600 and would like some compensation. We have complained to Sykes and they have contacted the owners, but they have not had any response yet. Note : Sykes T&C’s 8.1.2 Owners will inform guests in writing of any changes to the description of the property which would make Sykes description of the property inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.

  Sorry for the issues you faced. As the Reset button had been pressed on the WiFi box, the issue had to be resolved by the internet provider. The fact that it was a bank holiday weekend made things more difficult as regards contact with the provider, which we were constantly trying to contact on your behalf. We did provide you with a mobile wifi box and sim card, which would need to be topped up, but would have been reimbursed. Refuse and recycling rules are set by Carmarthenshire County Council, not ourselves. As residents of the county, we all have to abide to the same rules. The grass had not been cut due to the adverse weather conditions and rain. Once the conditions allowed - on Wednesday of your stay - the grass was cut immediately. We are sorry that our property did not live up to your expectations on this occasion, but we do try and assist an support our guests in every way possible during their stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne2.5★Aug 2023

• "Blaenachddu Is a lovely holiday property offering ideal facilities for large family groups - the hot tub, trampoline and games room were really enjoyed by the our youngsters last week."

  Location is perfect for a number of holiday activities including beach and surfing. My only disappointment was the recycling restrictions which frankly are unworkable. One black bag of general waste per week is unreasonable; I took 5 bags to the local recycling centre who refused to take them; also the note at the house suggesting occupants should take home empty bottles is a joke - I certainly don’t pay £2.5 k to recycle waste ! The owner should be paying commercial rates to include removal of all waste /rubbish. Overall though a brilliant week, so happy to recommend Blaenachddu.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2023

• "What a fabulous place, the views are superb with all the facilities you require to make a great holiday."

  We will be back.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2023

• "My friends and I stayed at Blaenachddu and had the best time."

  The property itself and the grounds were beautiful, clean, and very well equipped. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful! The welcome pack was a really lovely touch too :-) Thank you both!

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Jun 2023

• "From a couple of the comments I was a little unsure on what to expect but I really shouldn't have been and the pictures really didn't do it justice."

  It had absolutely everything we could of wanted. The views were to die for and the house was so clean so no concerns there. We had incredible weather and spent most of the time outside but even if the weather was bad there would of been enough room and enough things to do inside to keep everyone happy. I would absolutely recommend and would love to come back.

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Jun 2023

• "There was a broken sun lounger, leg on pool table was damaged and BBQ wire was faulty."

  The drains around the property need looking at as they were over flowing. when showers were on.22/05/2023

  Reviewed by Kevin4.1★May 2023

• "Fantastic property, views are stunning, games room, trampoline and hot tub such a bonus too, the welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very welcoming."

  The owner stopped for a chat and advised us that there were baby ducklings on the pond past the cow field which pleased the grandchildren. There is plenty of space for 10 people and it was even bigger than we thought.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2023

• "Amazing property totally loved staying over, no one around to disturb your peace."

  Totally enjoyed the view and also the hot tub how ever it could be moved more towards the back garden (hot tub). Setting up the bbq was a bit difficult as it was hard to move it around, could get better and lighter weight bbq, never the less the property was well maintained and organised the rooms were very neat and clean.

  Reviewed by Mustufa5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had a brilliant week at Blaenachddu and would highly recommend it for a large group."

  The property exceeded our expectations and was of much higher quality than the pictures suggest. The amount of space both inside and out is excellent and ensures you have your own space even on a rainy day, of which we experienced too many! There were a couple of niggles around the place we ended up sorting ourselves but overall a great holiday in a fabulous and peaceful location. Unspoilt views from the garden are amazing and great for star gazers on a clear night. A permanent cover over the hot tub would add a lot and a preparation/outdoor kitchen type area next to the amazing BBQ would finish it off beautifully. Easy access to local walks and to local towns and the coastline. We were very close to booking again for next year but wouldn't hesitate to come again in the future.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Apr 2023

• "This property is simply the best I have stayed in."

  The comfort level is amazing and everything you need to cater for a large family group is present. The location is beatiful and assessable to child friendly places to visit. Any small concerns are responded to and sorted immediately. It is the top of my list to return to.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Mar 2023

• "Eautiful property."

  Our main issue was the wifi breaking down, the owners promptly supplied us with a mobile router and covered the costs but this was problematic due to poor signal. Wifi was repaired at the end of the week but this was not the owners fault as it was Christmas bank holiday. The photographs do not do this property justice as it was much more charming than we expected and the layout worked very well for our larger family. We rate this property a solid 4. The following points are just some constructive suggestions which would have just clinched a 5. 1 The jacuzzi is amazing but really needs to be under a gazebo as it rained most of the week for us but would have still been warm enough to make use of if undercover. Additional lighting would also be useful. 2 There appeared to be lots of outdoor lights but many were inoperable so there was insufficient lighting at the front door and around the bin area at night. 3 The glass pane which divides the dining room and lounge area could do with some frosted window film for safety. We ended up turning the sofa round to obscure the window entirely to avoid one of the kids running into it. 4. Minor maintenance issues such as functional but broken lamp, buckled curtain rail in didning room, kitchen table bench was loose, pool table leg was damaged but promptly addressed when brought to the owners attention. TV remotes held together with sellotape and lack of working outdoor lighting already mentioned. 5. Would benefit from extra cutlery for serving meals as there was just enough for 10 without any to spare. None of the above points should detract from what this property has to offer spacious comfortable well equipped and charming accommodation. We would love to return and experience it again in the summer months

  Reviewed by Wayne4.7★Dec 2022

• "It was a wonderful holiday and the house was beautiful."

  Unfortunately it could do with a little tlc but nothing major. The main things that were a little inconvenient were the drain outside was blocked because of the amount of rain, therefore the water draining from the washing machine was coming back in, so we were mopping an awful lot when the machine was on. The main sitting room could do with a smart TV and the hot tub could do with some sort of outside cover or canopy to keep your towels dry whilst you are in the tub. Other than that it was fantastic and we will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Sarah Jane4.1★Nov 2022

• "House was more than expected."

  Had a lovely welcome pack on the kitchen table as we entered. Rooms all clean and tidy. All equipped with towels hand wash well presented. Was like going from home to home. Would love to visit again and highly recommend. Thanks for a lovely stay .

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely property with plenty of space."

  Nicely secluded with great views out the back. Perfect for a large group of friends and family

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2022

• "The property was amazing and we all had a wonderful time ."

  Couple of things were not working the dvd player in lounge and we didn't have the radio and we couldn't get the aga to light but someone came round and did that for us so then we had heating upstairs . Some of the games had bits missing but this didn't bother us as we went out most days. Overall a brilliant time was had by all thank you .

  Reviewed by Hannah4.7★Oct 2022

• "Lovely spacious property with fantastic views!"

  Well equipped, loved the hot tub & games room. Beds & sofas were nice & comfy. Plenty of good walks to explore.A big thank you for the generous welcome hamper, especially the cake & preserve, very tasty! Great holiday had by all ( six adults & two dogs ) and we are looking to return here next year.

  Many thanks for your lovely comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay here at Blaenachddu. We look forward very much to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole4.4★Sep 2022

• "Awesome property."

  Perfect setting. The whole family loved it. We have already booked for next year.

  So glad you had such a lovely time at Blaenachddu! See you next year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Aug 2022

• "Had a lovely week in our holiday home."

  We were an extended family of 10 including three children. We had some concerns regarding recent reviews before we travelled but were assured these had been now sorted and indeed they had. The property was more spacious than we imagined and the terrace/patio area is all newly flagged which was brilliant for relaxing on and taking in the stunning view. One of the loungers was broken but we had taken some of our own so this wasn’t a problem and we managed. The property was quite clean throughout and bed linen was spotless. Well equipped kitchen with anything you could need. Aga looked like it had not been used for some time and was dusty with cobwebs in so we also avoided using it and stuck with the electric oven which was fine. There is the odd cobweb around and the windows needed cleaning - my sister cleaned the patio windows one morning so we could admire the view better. Most of the kitchen lights do not work but we managed. The games room was a brilliant addition to the property and we used this every evening. Lots of darts and pool cues supplied. The hot tub was nice but we couldn’t really use it on an evening as it is in a very dark part of the garden with no lighting. We moved a lamp and popped it in the dinning room window but was still a little too dark. Maybe some fairy lights would work well around this area? We got a Tesco delivery on the first evening which I would highly recommend as the nearest shops are in Newcastle Emlyn around 10 mins away and there is no large supermarket. There is a large American fridge freezer at the property so lots of room to keep things fresh and cool. Overall we had a brilliant week away and I would certainly recommend the property to our friends and family even with the niggles mentioned.

  Many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. All issues referred to have been addressed. There is a newly refurbished Coop in Newcastle Emlyn, as well as a large CK's supermarket, and a smaller Premier in the town centre. Nearby Cenarth also has a large supermarket as part of the petrol station just over the bridge. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie3.8★Aug 2022

• "Enjoyed the stay and appreciated the welcome pack."

  The hot tub and trampoline a great feature and the property has all the equipment you need. Great for the kids and the dog,

  Many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your visit to west Wales. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Arnold4.4★Jul 2022

• "The property is in a stunning location and had plenty of room for the 10 of us to live comfortably, not on top of each other."

  The owners provided a beautiful welcome pack consisting of tea, coffee, milk and other Welsh goodies, which was very much appreciated after a very long drive. The property still has a lot of repair work to be done which previous guests had mentioned but we found had not been rectified: no lighting outside, hot tub was slimy, loose bricks on steps down to garden, (which almost caused a serious accident), horrible stain on back of green dining room chair, all knives in utensil drawer are blunt, dishwasher with no useable cutlery holder, the oven needed a clean before use, DVD player does not work, the downstairs shower leaked everywhere, bulbs missing from wall lights in bedroom, my husband had to screw a light back to the wall in the dining room as it was hanging off, middle of long curtain rail not supported above dining room patio doors, curtains falling down in upstairs bedroom, stains and cigarette burns on cushions for outdoor furniture, splinters on conservatory wood floor, cobwebs behind sofas in conservatory, grubby windows in conservatory, darts were all broken, tips missing off pool cues, dead flies on window sill in conservatory, washing line is low and hangs over barbecue and hot tub, so can’t use either if you’ve got washing to dry, plus no pegs to hang washing out! If the owners were to maintain their property to a high standard this property would definitely be 5 stars! It certainly is not worthy of 4.7 rated by Sykes cottages!

  Reviewed by Sarah3.4★Jul 2022

• "The house had everything we expected."

  But what a patio, garden and view absolutely brilliant. We loved our stay, owners were very friendly and what a great welcome hamper thank you...

  Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karl4.4★Jul 2022

• "Wales Holiday Blaenachddu."

  Newcastle Emlyn. ▪︎Dirty plates and utensils. (See attached photo) Oven pans & trays caked in grease & needed cleaning before we cooked with them. Broken handles on large frying pan, non stick pans were not "non stick". ▪︎Mould found in dishwasher & leak under the sink with a bowl catching drips. Powder drawer on washing machine caked in old powder you could see dripping down the outside of the machine. Needed cleaning before use. ▪︎Preparation knives blunt and not fit for purpose, tried 5 different ones & none of them cut an onion! ▪︎No information for Bin Day or where to put them. Just about what to put in each bin. ▪︎Dirty carpets upstairs which are loose & not fitted, the carpet wasn’t over the top of the gripper rod & someone stood on it in bare feet, also when rolling suitcase out of the bedroom it took the landing carpet with it. ▪︎Power outage on 2nd morning. No communication from Owners to let us know it was being dealt with. Had to go out to find their house to ask what was going on as no phone signal in the house. ▪︎Very poor Internet connection & WiFi connectivity constantly dropping. ▪︎Downstairs shower leaks and floods bathroom every time shower is used shower cubicle needs attention to repair the leak. Previous guests have complained about this in guest book weeks prior & still not fixed. ▪︎Games room equipment in poor condition. There were pool cues without tips so were unusable we had to buy our own. This also applied to the darts & flights which were also unusable so we had to buy our own as well. ▪︎Games room floorboards needed attention as two of our party had splinters in their feet because the floor needed sanding. ▪︎Trampoline. This has been out of action since a child had an accident in May according to the visitors book so another facility that was unusable/dangerous. ▪︎No safety sticker/frosting on glass sliding doors in dining room as you can't tell if they're open or closed. Our 9yr old ran full speed into them when playing, almost breaking her nose. Owner said she herself has walked into it a few times. SAFETY HAZARD. ▪︎Various light bulbs missing in the house & others not working. ▪︎Lounge extension roof leaks in three places. Had to put bowls Underneath the leaks to catch the rainwater. ▪︎Hot tub didn't work for the shower 2nd week. Was only useable again the day before we left after a part needed replacing. The hot tub was a main reason for our booking & owner said she had told Sykes to recompense us for not having use of it, however we've heard nothing since. ▪︎The house has a 4.7 Star rating on Sykes Cottages websites. It definitely isn’t. The house is tired & needs a lot TLC, cleaning & maintenance & proper management/checks before guests arrive to avoid alot of our issues.

  Reviewed by Louise2.2★Jun 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage with beautifull views kids loved the open space and ..."

  Lovely comfortable cottage with beautifull views kids loved the open space and animals nearby Hot tub a bonus had everything we needed We did have a struggle to find the place eventually got there

  Reviewed by Sofia4.4★May 2022

• "What a wonderful house plenty of room for all the family ten of us."

  Enough kitchen utensils for cooking and eating . Loved the pool table and hot tub . A very generous goody basket, so kind of the owners . A lovely setting ,plenty of room in the garden for the children to run about , the children loved seeing the cows sheep and baby lambs . We would love to go back again. Many thanks to the owners.

  Reviewed by Theresa5.0★Apr 2022

• "We had a lovely week at Blaenachddu."

  It is a lovely house with plenty of space for everyone. The views are great. The hot tub was used at least once a day. It was a fave with kids and adults. We would love to return

  Many thanks for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu! Hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Apr 2022

• "We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Feeling relaxed and refreshed. The house is so spacious that even with seven of us staying we were always comfortable. The only snag was on the saturday of our holiday which was booked from monday to monday we were unable to access the garden for our planned bar b que as the grass cutter chaps were cutting, and strimming the garden for approx. 7 hours. Otherwise superb holiday.

  Many thanks for your kind words. Apologies for the grass cutting - it was the first cut of the year, and usually done between guest stays. Glad you enjoyed the rest of your visit at Blaenachddu though and please feel free to come back again anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Mar 2022

• "Flooring by the pool table,living room and kitchen was full of splinters."

  Kitchen dishes are not sufficient and useless Address is not coming up on google map Beds are not comfortable Thank You

  Many thanks for your feedback. Surprised at your comment about the kitchen dishes as there are more than plenty of plates, bowls, mugs and other utensils to cater for 10 people. Surprised too about your comment about the beds as they are all quality mattresses. The wooden flooring has been checked for splinters. Best wishes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mehrang4.1★Mar 2022

• "We had such an amazing weekend."

  The house is beautiful. Lovely place to relax. Will definitely book again soon

  Many thanks for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fran5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was beautiful."

  Plent of room, big kitchen with everything required. Plus a really nice welcome pack. The conservatory and games room was great as the weather was too bad to sit outside. The pool table cloth was ripped, it would be nice if this could be repared. We could not get the hot tub to heat properly, but that may have been an error on our part. We all got lost trying to find the property as the sat nav takes you down the bottom road to the left where it forks, maybe a sign here would be helpful. All in all a great weekend and great value for money.

  Many thanks for your kind feedback and for pointing out the issue with the pool table. The hot tub had been fully serviced the week before your stay so should have been fully operational. We’re looking into the satnav issue too - thanks for pointing it out. Best wishes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam4.4★Feb 2022

• "Fabulous property will definitely be coming back!"

  Many thanks for your kind words! Feel free to come back again any time! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Feb 2022

• "My partner and I booked it a week earlier after another holiday homes company let us down."

  Sykes had loads of options at reasonable prices. We chose this cottage for the space, the facilities and the number of double beds as there were a few of us going. The cottage itself did not disappoint, it’s spacious, it’s out the way so you could be a bit more loud than usual. The hot tub was lovely. The house was heated fantastically, it went to minus 1 outside but we were roasting in doors. The area is beautiful and it’s based on a farm so we had the pleasure of seeing lambs in the morning. Overall cleanliness was at a high standard, kitchen was well set out and we cooked every night everything we needed was there. We decided there and then that we will book it again which personally I think speaks volume for it. My only small detail would be the pool table could do with a bit of upkeep or replacing maybe one that has multi use but even still we had plenty of fun in the evening playing it.

  So glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu! Looking forward to welcoming you back in the near future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Benjamin5.0★Feb 2022

• "The property was amazing."

  I would give it 10 out of 10. I do not have words to express. Me and my friends had amazing time . Would plan to go again in summer. Finally i would like to say thanks to Kevin..he is an amazing guy. Over all it was Sensational always in all ways.

  Delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu so much! Please feel free to visit again any time! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Santosh5.0★Jan 2022

• "Beautiful house, beautiful views, nothing else to say"

  Many thanks for your kind words. Best wishes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ethan5.0★Jan 2022

• "He holiday home was lovley and the space was perfect but just a note to the ..."

  He holiday home was lovley and the space was perfect but just a note to the owner the down stairs double bedroom has a very bad case of black mould and the flooring in the upstairs bathrooms needs attention as it feels like you can fall through but apart from that it was perfect

  Many thanks for letting us know. The flooring is being addressed next week and we'll look into the mould issue straight away as it hasn't previously been mentioned. We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin4.7★Dec 2021

• "Amazing place and will be happily coming back."

  The was perfect. Lovely welcome gift and the hot tub was perfect. Place was quite and couldn’t have asked for anything more.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Dec 2021

• "Excellent directions to the property, superb location and the house was wonderfully large and plenty of room for the 9 adults to get together and also to have some space to themselves."

  The hot tub was well used and enjoyed by all. Lots of games to use there too which was very thoughtful. However a couple of points that need to be addressed, better lighting in the games room would be great particularly over the pool table and darts board. A bread knife and sharpener would also be very useful additions. All in all an extremely enjoyable stay and would go back again.

  Reviewed by Christine4.4★Nov 2021

• "Beautiful location, amazing view."

  Lovely to stargaze with no light pollution. House was very warm which we enjoyed. Perhaps the interior is slightly tired but perfect when you have gone away with two small children and a dog. The upstairs floor is a bit cronky and I would suggest a floor light by the two steps on the landing. One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in. Hot tub was lovely. Nearby village had everything you needed including dog friendly places to eat. The welcome pack was brilliant with a lovely choice of items. Throughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Charmaine4.7★Oct 2021

• "The property was absolutely beautiful and the owners couldn’t have been more helpful."

  Dear Jill - many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Blaenachddu! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Aug 2021

• "The house was very spacious and in a lovely area but there was a lot of noise from the working place next to the property, the floorboards upstairs in the bedrooms are broken so you had to pick your way around."

  The garden wasn't suited for our dog, she could get out on to the lane so we had to be outside with her all the time.

  Dear Renee - many thanks for your comments which have been taken on board and addressed. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Renee3.1★Jul 2021

• "This property is very spacious, has spectacular views and is a lovely place to stay."

  Clean and very comfortable, the bedding is high quality, great seating area outside and large garden. Would definitely recommend, enjoyed every minute here, and a nice touch with the welcome pack

  Hi Jennifer! Many thanks for your kind comments. So glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2021

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage."

  There is plenty to do on the grounds to keep busy and a lovely place to unwind for a break. My advice to anyone that wants to use streaming services (Netflix) would be to take a laptop and hdmi cable.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★May 2021

• "5 star cottage, clean, spacious, spectacular views, amazing weekend would recommend to anyone, great place to stay."

  Dear Mathew - many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Apr 2021

• "Overall wondersful stay."

  Hot tub could have bern warmer and the oven door wouldnt close. Gsmes room floor gave us splinters. However, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful, peaceful setting. The house itself is lovely. The bed wasnt the most comfortable but otherwise facilitues were fab. We will definitely be coming to stay again and would easily recommend this place to stay. Oh and the log burner was lovely!!

  Hi Shara! Many thanks for your comments. You'll be glad to hear that we now have a brand new cooker, so no more issues with the door! Looking forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shara5.0★Mar 2021

• "Lovely quiet area in the beautiful welsh country."

  Friendly locals, central location to see the south west of wales, Tenby, new quay and Aberystwyth all around an hours drive away. The property next to a quiet working farm and business (rarely saw them or heard a thing!). Nice little walks on the country roads around the property to stretch your legs, can take around an hour where you can see the farm animals and nice views over the tops. Inside the property we were kept lovely and warm with the central heating, we took extra wood for the log burning fire which we used in the evening and would recommend doing the same if you want that extra touch. The bedrooms were very comfy and clean, nicely furnished in each and every one and plenty of space in each for your belongings. Same for the 3 bathrooms. The Hot Tub was great, took a day or so to heat up after it’s serviced, but I’d rather lose a day and know it’s clean! The view from the tub are brill, would recommend you take sandals and a dressing gown to make things a little comfier getting in and out. Kitchen appliances were all good, plenty of pots pans and cutlery, only thing missing was a pair of working scissors but I’m being picky. Lovely welcome basket thank you. Large sofa and tv in the living area, we took a laptop and HD cable, the WiFi was good and we were able to stream Netflix and sky go. Wood burner to keep it cosy and plenty of games to play although they do need some tlc. Darts board and pool table to mix it up a bit, we never got bored! We really enjoyed our stay and would defiantly return and recommend this property and area for a nice relaxing break. I’d give a strong 9/10, the wiggle room would just be the little bit of missing TLC around the games and games room, Garden and cleaning, bit more love and attention here and it would be spot on, but overall a very very very nice stay. Thank you again and hope you appreciate the feedback.

  Hi Michael! Many thanks for your comments! Looking forward to seeing you again in the near future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Oct 2020

• "Fabulous views from the patio."

  Reviewed by David3.4★Sep 2020

• "A great week, very peaceful & lovely views."

  The farm house exceeded our expectations & was perfect for a large family holiday We appreciated the welcome gift of tea, jam & welsh cakes & loved the Aga & woodfire Would definitely recommend and go again

  Dear Anthony! Many thanks for your kind words. Please feel free to return any time! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Sep 2020

• "A very nice house that has all the facilities that one would need."

  Great location and great views from the garden. They provide all the items needed for a comfortable stay. Overall would recommend staying here if you want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life

  Dear Hussein - many thanks for your comments. Glad you had a restful time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hussein4.7★Aug 2020

• "The house was clean and had good facilities."

  Everything in working order apart from the shower downstairs leaked so we chose not to use it. Hot tub wasn’t listed and was a good addition. House was ideally placed to explore and was great for a large group.

  Dear Tracy - many thanks for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2020

• "There was one thing I was very disappointed with, on viewing the property it shows on the pictures a trampoline in the ground which I thought would be perfect for my 3yr old granddaughter as we wouldn't have to worry about her playing on it and falling off, and she was so excited about it."

  When arriving at the property we noticed the trampoline was curved, after closer inspection we saw the trampoline was not safe, and was very unstable, was curved up at the sides and was not secure in the ground, my granddaughter was very upset that she couldn't play on it.

  Dear Laurie - many thanks for your comments, which we have addressed. If you had let us know about the issue during your stay, we would have called to resolve it. Best wishes and apologies to your granddaughter too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laurie3.1★Jul 2020

• "It's a lovely big house, well appointed with everything needed."

  We had a lovely family Christmas and were delighted that the owner took the time to decorate the house, it was a lovely touch. The wifi didn't work for a while but we had had a huge storm the day before. We will definitely be back. The negative thing I would say, is that we had toddlers with us and there is no fire guard, and a gate on the access to drive would be good as dogs are allowed. Our Kelpie managed to tiptoe around the edge of the cattle grid.

  Hi Natalie! Many thanks for your comments which have been taken on board. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Natalie4.7★Dec 2019

• "Thoroughly enjoyed the setting, size and house."

  Dear Steven - glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven4.4★Aug 2019

• "Disappointed with the information that I was given as I specifically asked if there were any steps on the ground floor as my dad is unable to walk more that a few paces with a walking frame and uses a mobility scooter."

  The dining table was on a different level to the kitchen by 2 steps and lounge by one large step down, We did manage with my brother and husband helping him but feel that this needs to be clear in the property details.

  Dear Andrew - many thanks for your comments which have certainly been taken on board. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrea4.4★May 2019

• "Blaenachddu was a brilliant house to see in the new year with friends."

  It was prefect and would highly recommend.

  Dear Mark - many thanks for your comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2018

• "It was so comfortable relaxing and beautifully scenic was very chilled out would definitely recommend and stay there again."

  Hi Mark! Many thanks for your comments. Please feel free to visit us again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2018

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