Guests say
Harlech View is praised for its comfortable furnishings, cleanliness, and stunning location with sea and castle views. Guests appreciate the spacious fridge/freezer, comfortable beds, and the welcoming touch of a bottle of prosecco. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's prime position for exploring Criccieth and its amenities is a highlight.
The property is generally described as clean and comfortable. However, there are mentions of dust and cobwebs in the games room, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
The location is highly praised for its sea views, proximity to village shops, beach, and public transport, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the massage chairs and comfortable beds. The living area is also noted for its comfort, contributing to a pleasant stay.
While the property boasts good amenities, several maintenance issues are reported, such as a non-working spa bath, problematic cooker, and a wobbly pool table. These issues indicate that the facilities could be better maintained.
The provision of a bottle of prosecco is a thoughtful gesture, appreciated by guests. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned across reviews, it is politely noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Centrally located in the coastal town of Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsula, is this characterful, four-bedroom apartment, enjoying fantastic sea views, encompassing mountainous scenery and Harlech beyond. The apartment occupies the two upper floors of a double fronted Edwardian house and provides fantastic holiday accommodation for a family or group of friends close to the stunning Welsh coastline. Boasting large bay windows that flood the property with natural light, the well-equipped kitchen/diner and sitting area are guaranteed to be the social hubs of your stay; allow the designated chef of the group to rustle up a tasty meal prior to settling down at the dining table to tuck in. Take the weight off your feet on the plush sofa and light the gas fire, an idyllic spot to unwind and relax after a long day of traversing your wonderful surroundings. Sit, relax and enjoy whilst taking in those wonderful views and ever-changing vistas. Four individually styled bedrooms are arranged over both floors, the main bedroom boasting a sumptuous king-size bed, serviced by a shower room or family bathroom with a corner Jacuzzi where you can indulge a long soak before catching some well-earned rest. From the kitchen there is access to a raised decked seating area, with a view of Criccieth castle, perfect for delighting your morning coffee; alternatively for alfresco dining, head down the stairs and through to a lovely sheltered courtyard with outdoor dining furniture. However you choose to spend your holiday, Harlech View will ensure that you have a memorable stay, anytime of the year! Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1135726, together sleeping 12 guests.
Often described as the 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, this delightful seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town’s 13th-century castle perches majestically on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline and offering superb views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment over first and second floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin with TV, 1 x twin.
Second-floor bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath, handheld shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and heated towel rail.
First-floor cloakroom.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
Utility.
First-floor sitting room with gas fire.
Games room
Gas central heating.
Gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
3 x TVs with Freeview (one is Smart TV with DVD), WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs, pool table.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available.
Roadside parking available.
Decked area and enclosed rear courtyard with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 0.1 miles, beach 1.1 miles.
Note: The apartment has its own private entrance door and hallway where stairs lead to the upper floors.
Note: The rear courtyard is accessed down several steps from the kitchen but also enjoys rear access for ease if guests wish to store bikes etc.
Note: This property has £200 Good housekeeping bond
Reviews (5)
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Marion
Bus links or steam train to Beddgelert gave us two great days walking in the Snowdonia National Park. We did many other walks including to Portmerion. The house is very comfortable and we all slept well. It would be better though to have a walk in shower upstairs instead of the corner bath. We all had a great week but a few things could have been better. The dishwasher definitely needs replacing. Racks are no longer staple and the button to change programs gave up during our stay and has been in a poor state for a long time. We did not mind the washing up but we thought the kitchen needed a deep clean and attention. Gas cooker needs a service, at least one of the burners does not fire evenly. One of the knobs comes off. Did not even want to touch the extractor fan panel. Found a wine glass with a piece missing at the back of the cupboard and a plate with a crack down the middle. Plus point, massive fridge freezer and loads of cupboard space which is often in short supply in other properties I have stayed in. Cleared the worst brambles in the courtyard and the scrubbed the garden table. Last item was a beeping carbon monoxide monitor that should have been replaced at the end of June. I flagged this up via the Sykes office and the owner very kindly hang a bag of batteries on the front door. The carbon monoxide unit was if the kind where you cannot replace the battery and it needed to be destroyed. It spend the week in the oven glove inside a drawer to deaden the noise. Did not want to waste more time on phone calls . Kitchen knives are blunt and either need replacing or sharpening. Once kitchen issues have been fixed I would have no hesitation of booking this property again as Criccieth is a lovely place to stay with good amenities and we would all recommend the Deli, the bakery and the Crab and Lemon restaurant by the station in particular.
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Stephen
Very good location with sea views from the front of the property and views of the castle from the rear balcony. Large American style fridge/freezer, which was superb as there was 7 of us. Very comfortable living area. Beds were comfortable and clean. Washing machine was a welcome addition with 7 of us. The bottle of prosecco was a nice touch. There's a few issues that I will cover, although some are minor. (1) The spa/jacuzzi bath didnt work. Very disappointing, as that was one of the features we were looking forward to using. We contacted the owner and got a response, but it wasn't repaired during our stay. (2) One burner on the cooker didn't ignite with the clicker. (3) The oven had a strong smell of gas when used, and food took a long time to cook. I noticed one of the glass stoppers were missing, so I assume the oven wasn't sealing fully. (4) The dishwasher door was loose as a screw had come undone. We didn't use it. (5) Damp patch next to the back door with peeling paint. (6) The games room was very dusty and had lots of cobwebs. Also the pool table was wobbly so we didn't use it. One pool cue didn't have a tip on it. There was only 3 usable darts for the dart board. Another selling point we were disappointed with as it wasn't really usable. (7) There was only 1 power supply for the massage chairs in the living room. (8) One radiator thermostat was missing and one didn't regulate heat one of the bedrooms. Although we didn't really need the heating on, it's something the owner might want to look in to? (9) A few extension leads would be appreciated as the plug sockets in the bedrooms are not in great positions. (10) It would have been nice to have had a vacuum cleaner, as after a week, the carpet was a bit messy. (11) Opposite the property there is a dementia care home and a couple of nights there was loud shouting. Also the view is slightly spoilt by a skip and numerous rubbish bins in the care homes car park. Obviously not the owners fault, but it's worth noting. I was hoping for a small amount of compensation due to the spa bath not working as we paid over £1000 for our stay. Apart from these issues we enjoyed our stay and enjoyed waking up to the sea views. The house is located in a brilliant position for the village shops and beach.
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Gillian
Everything was clean and comfortable, great views of the bay and the castle and games room was indispensable