Guests say
Eleri Cottage in Abersoch is praised for its spaciousness, modern decor, and stunning views. Guests appreciate its proximity to beaches and Abersoch town, as well as the well-equipped facilities. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of courtesy items were noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and tidy, with only one mention of damp/mould which seems to be an isolated incident.
The location is highly valued for its views and proximity to beaches and the town, despite some comments about the distance from Abersoch and steep access to the beach.
The house is frequently described as comfortable and well-equipped, with a spacious layout. However, concerns about slippery stairs for pets and a non-secure garden gate slightly affect the score.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-stocked kitchen and balcony views. Criticisms include the lack of smart TV, oven gloves, and issues with maintenance during a stay.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Abersoch 1.8 miles. Eleri is a lovely, whitewashed house resting in Bwlchtocyn near Abersoch. A detached, reverse-level abode enjoying a mixture of sea and countryside views and enjoying easy access to the Llŷn Peninsula’s fantastic beaches, Eleri makes for a great stay for a family or group of eight with a furry companion. After parking in one of the in-demand off-road spaces, make your way inside to head to bed after a fun-packed day in one of the ground-floor’s bedrooms. After relieving yourself of your coats and boots in the porch, make your way into the king-size room, a room showcasing fabulous furnishing, a full-length mirror and storage for your things, or head to bed in the delightful double room, a space benefiting from its own CD Player, ample storage and views over the peninsula’s rolling hills; the little ones or extra guests can choose between resting in the single room that features an extra pull-out bed or a delightful bunk room that contains its own basin and light-up mirror. The ground-floor also hosts a bathroom, with a bath for you to relax your muscles in after a day filled with walking and cycling along the coast; the first floor contains a shower room where you can enjoy a rejuvenating rinse in the walk-in shower. After savouring a well-deserved rest, head upstairs to the vibrant kitchen where its high-gloss fittings contain a plethora of appliances for you to rustle up a hearty breakfast with, to be enjoyed at the close-by breakfast bar as a quick treat or at the living/dining room’s large dining table. The living/dining room is a light and airy space, thanks to its numerous windows, where you can unwind in its selection of seating in front of the multi-fuel stove and Freeview TV and put on your favourite DVD to enjoy some quality time. The room opens out to a spacious balcony, where you can switch on the CD player so you can listen to those faint tunes as you unwind in the sun; the balcony truly captivates those elevated views of the country with its glass panelling, making for a delightful relaxation spot. The rear garden not only boasts a lawn for the kids and your furry friend to play on, but is served by two patio areas for you to savour a spot of alfresco dining. The property benefits from having easy access to three surrounding beaches, Machroes, Hells Mouth and Porth Ceiriad where abundant fun can be had in the sun and sand. For more seaside fun, make your way to Abersoch, where not only your amenities lie, but an array of sailing, surfing and golfing; be sure to stop for a bite to eat the sea view restaurant of The Cove where views of the St Tudwals islands can be seen! For a day immersed in history, make your way to Rhiw and visit the Georgian manor house of Plas yn Rhiw, or travel in the opposite direction to Llanbedrog to tour Plas Glyn y Weddw Gallery, a contemporary art museum set within a Gothic manor; afterwards, stop for a bite to eat at Glyn Y Weddw Arms or embark on a hike through the nearby woodland to find the renowned Tin Man Statue. More fun is waiting to be had in Pwllheli, Morfa Nefyn, Aberdaron and Criccieth, so be sure to explore the wider area; another way to navigate the local sights is by embarking on the Llŷn Coastal or Welsh Coastal Paths. For a fantastic stay near Abersoch, choose Eleri.
Abersoch is a popular seaside village nestled on the Llyn Peninsula, known for its stunning scenery and walking routes. Lying between two beautiful bays with plenty of sandy beaches, Abersoch is a renowned sailing destination, with major regattas hosted throughout the summer. A variety of shops, eateries and activities are available, including golf, horseback riding and many watersports. Explore the Llyn Peninsula for dramatic coastal walks and idyllic beaches.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 ground-floor x single with pull-out bed, 1 x ground-floor children's bunk with basin.
Highchair and cot available.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
External utility.
First-floor living/dining room with multi-fuel stove and balcony
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
TV with Freeview and FreeSat, DVD Player, 2 x CD Players and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and Towels provided.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Rear garden with lawn, patio, barbecue and furniture.
Balcony with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1.4 miles, beach 0.7 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300.
Reviews (13)
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Rosemary
Very well equipped. Wonderful views. The stairs were a real issue for the 2 little dogs, open plan and bare wood. Looked lovely but we're vert slippery for them. The Pom nearly fell through on the one occasion she tried to get down them. The garden gate didn't close so the garden was not secure , The gate banged very loudly two nights when it was very windy. We did have a wonderful time and was a beautiful space to be together. Thank you
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Matthew
On walls and furniture in bedrooms . We stayed over at half term , major building works ongoing at adjacent properties. Unable to use balcony due to noise of diggers , Tractors , excavators. Blocked in on driveway by builders and industrial vehicles on a daily basis . Work on going all day from 8.30 every morning. Be aware of health issues related to mould and damp !!!!
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Benjamin
Upon entering the property I was impressed with its décor and cleanliness. Although I wasnât staying in the house myself, my friends did and by virtue of this, did spend lots of time within the property. And for the first two days, I did wonder why the property had such poor ratings in comparison to the other house we booked on the same street. I personally donât have much to comment on in regards of the stay, however I was extremely upset to wake up to a workman parked outside of the property on the Monday morning. I approached the man as he was starting to paint the house with wet, white paint, clearly not appropriate when children were playing. I asked him why he was there doing such a job, and he replied that the owners had told him the house was empty. He said the owners have told him to come here in the past and the house has been occupied, however, holiday tenants had let him continue to paint. I expressed that I was not going to be one of those people and I though it was incredibly disrespectful to action maintenance works on a property that was being occupied. I manage property myself, and these works should be done in winter or when the house is empty. If the works need to be carried out in the summer months, then the owners should book a week from the website to do this work and should absolutely not be done when the property has been paid for. Itâs incredibly rude, self-serving, selfish and unprofessional. I was not going to ask my friends children to stop playing and to avoid the wet walls of a house when they have paid a lot of money for the use of this house for a holiday stay, itâs a completely ridiculous expectation, I was absolutely shocked. The gentleman thanked me for the conversation, shook my hand and left. Just over an hour later, after getting out of the shower, I noticed yet another van parked outside the house, with the boot open and two men walking towards the house with window cleaning equipment. My two friends were in the garden in bikinis with their naked infant children playing in the garden. Now, this was not only personally very triggering for me, but was an absolutely inappropriate situation to find us in. I was not informed about these men coming, I donât know if theyâve been DBS checked, I have no idea who these men are. Now, after rushing across the road post shower to have yet another confrontation. I found myself half naked, talking to two much older men, one of which was very old, the other, quite aggressive in his facial expression and stance. I expressed to these men that we were paying customers in the house and we donât want any non-priority maintenance work happening on the house whilst we stay there. To which I was met with distain and a lack of understanding. The younger man made it very clear he was going to continue with the cleaning of the windows and I left. I had to watch my friends and their children enter the house on a sunny day and draw the blinds whilst these men cleaned the windows. I felt completely disrespected, unheard and invalidated for asking these men to leave. Completely inappropriate and unprofessional. We shouldnât have to censor what we do around complete strangers whilst staying in a rented holiday home. I was absolutely disgusted that not only these works had been booked in on a week that it was occupied but that were not warned these works were going ahead. Also, when trying to stop the works from continuing, I was met with quite frankly, an aggressive reaction from one of the men (the older man was actually very sweet and didnât say anything.) These works should not only be happening, and most importantly, I should not have had to have these confrontational conversations when Iâm on holiday. I was supposed to be relaxing with my friends and quite frankly, I did not enjoy my remaining days of my holiday last week, it put me in quite a sad and deflated state of mind. I had to spend the whole of Monday on my won, away from my friends managing my own emotions surrounding the feelings that were evoked from these circumstances and interactions. I expect either a full or partial refund for this stay and a personal apology via email from the owners of this property. I will not be booking this house again.