Guests say
Pen Y Bont is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and peaceful rural setting near Snowdonia. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes and the attentive, helpful owners. The property's proximity to beaches and attractions, along with its wildlife and picturesque surroundings, contribute to a restful and enjoyable stay.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and well-presented. One mention of an unclean oven was promptly addressed by the owners, suggesting high standards and responsiveness to cleanliness issues.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, proximity to Snowdonia, beaches, and historical sites. Its rural setting and scenic views contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a few mentions of a less comfortable sofa bed and some issues with room temperature. Overall, the comfort level is deemed satisfactory.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a pool table and well-equipped kitchen. However, some maintenance issues like light bulbs and shower problems were noted, slightly lowering the score.
Many reviews mention the thoughtful gestures of the owners, such as providing Welsh cakes, wine, and other treats. While these are appreciated, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Pen y Bont holiday cottage lies in the most idyllic setting, south of Caernarfon, with pastureland gently giving way to the hills behind. You can hear the river meandering its way down to the sea, which you can see from the front of the house. This cottage has everything that you come on holiday for!
The well equipped kitchen has an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and is furnished with a farmhouse table and chairs.
Just off the kitchen there is an utility room with a sink, washing machine and freezer and a downstairs shower room with loo and wash hand basin.
The sitting room has oak floors with rugs, a flat screen TV and DVD player. The inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove make this a great place for a winter break too.
The second sitting room/games room has a TV and pool table to keep the kids entertained and a sofa bed can be made up on request.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms. one double, one with a 4' bed, and a bunk bedroom (6'6" by 3'2").
The bathroom has a bath with shower over, loo, wash hand basin and ladder radiator.
A small lawned garden to the back is accessed from the games room via the french doors. To the front and side of the house, there is a large grass and gravel area, which is not enclosed. The property stands on its own and in a quiet location.
This pretty holiday cottage has been carefully refurbished. The inglenook fireplace has the original bread oven, and there are oak lintels above the windows, little nooks and crannies, and the odd exposed stone here and there to remind you of its’ history.
Pen y Bont is close to lovely beaches and coves. The Llŷn Peninsula has wonderful walks on the coastal path. You'll find good food at the Harp in Llandwrog which is close by, and the garage in Clynnog Fawr has a convenience store.
Set en route between Caernarfon and the gateway to the Llyn Peninsula. There are mnay walking trails locally and the Nantlle Valley is a short distance away. Dinas Dinalle beach and Aberdesach are a short drive away, with Caernarfon is about a fifteen minute drive away with the dlights of the Llyn, such as Abersoch and Aberdaron approx thirty minutes away.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small double, 1 x bunk room.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Ground floor shower room with WC and wash basin.
Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, dining table and chairs.
Utility room with sink, washing machine and freezer.
Sitting room with a flat screen TV and DVD player, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, second sitting room/games room with TV, pool table and sofa bed on request.
Small lawned garden to the back accessed from the games room via patio doors.
To the front and side, a large grassed and gravelled area, not enclosed.
The property stands on its own and in a quiet location.
Includes picnic and garden bench.
Ample off road parking.
Wifi, flatscreen TV & DVD player, woodburning stove, initial supply of kindling and logs, pool table, central heating, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, stair gate, highchair, travel (cot), garden, garden furniture, off road parking.
Bed linen and towels provided, 7.7 miles to Caernarfon for amenities.
Note: Please note we kindly ask that you do not charge your electric cars at this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
Reviews (29)
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Lucy
Great location for exploring costal and snowdonia areas along with the plum peninsula Whether adults or family would highly recommend Thank you for a wonderful stay
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Garry
Only a couple of issues that should be addressed the pool table in games room is not really playable , light fitting in kitchen contantly flickering , two lights in fireplace not working , could do with larger bath towels , would make this cottage perfect
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Rebekka
Already looking at booking next year