Beach Cottages in Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Tracey - Verified booking

  The good points to this cottage are the area around is a stunning place to stay even over the Christmas period there are things to see and enjoy and places to visit too and people are friendly.

  The cottage is very quaint but had ample space for two people and a furry friend to relax in. It contained everything you would need on your stay and if you are worried that it would be cold there over the winter months there is plenty of heating and hot water available all the time. The WiFi was great and the smart TV was perfect. The negatives for us were on first appearance the cottage seemed very clean but unfortunately on closer inspection some areas of concern was the mice droppings in the kitchen area by the toaster which we decided not to use and by the bins and over the flooring generally by the skirting boards. So we had to put all our food etc into the plate cupboard as there wasn't really anywhere else to store it as the shelves were open style and not ideal to leave any food that could be nibbles at on nor the work tops. As it was Xmas time we had brought along extra treats of biscuits, choccies, nuts and crackers and other nibbles and we didn't want to find any nibbling into them so everything had to be stored away. Unfortunately it meant the first couple of hours were spent cleaning and disinfecting all the work surfaces and brushing up. Also the kitchen floor looked clean but when wiping up a drop of water the paper towel that wiped up the splash of water was really dirty and we had only been in the cottage a couple of hours. And we wore our slippers as requested by the owners and no outdoor shoes. So couldn't understand why the foot was dirty. And unfortunately the shower had someone's black body hair in places and it was the same around the sink also black hair and not really clean which was not nice to see at anytime never mind on our first day. The bedding and pillows and the towels were very clean and smelled really fresh. The sofa wasn't the comfiest to sit on for long periods and as the weather wasn't too good and I had a broken foot we stayed indoors a lot longer than we would normally do so we probably noticed it more as we say on it for longer periods. And it could have done with a couple more plump cushions to lean on ( but that's just an us thing) And the final negative has to be the bed itself....the mattress was the most uncomfortable thing to sleep on as you sank right into it....literally and not in a good way it seemed to sink in the more in the middle you got so kept waking up with more aches as each night passed and the mattress was lower than the frame of the bed so you had to juggle to get onto the mattress without sitting on the frame as you got into bed which was odd. We personally feel that the mattress needs to be replaced or even to put a firmer topper on the mattress at least an option of one. And for these reasons we wouldn't likely return for another stay. Also to note that it is very wet and slippery getting up and around on foot to the cottage and the steps upto the side of the cottage and our onto the field at the rear are very slimy and slippery and we had to put the out door chairs and table against them so our dog wouldn't climb up them and the paving right outside the front door was very slippy too. We are sure this is just a winter time hazard but we think it needs customers to be made aware of if visiting over the damper months.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Had an absolutely lovely 2 weeks up at Gelli Bach.

  It was a really lovely and peaceful place to stay. As we are long-distance hikers, the location was perfect, with fantastic walks straight from your doorstep. Our dog loved it, too! I think the other negative reviews about the distance of the walk-up to the property are a little unfair as it's not that far! (You probably walk further from your car into Tesco's!) Our only 'personal' criticism is how close Gelli Bach actually is to the main house. However!!! On our visit, it was empty, so there was no drama! Worth checking, though, before booking if you're after a secluded retreat. Also, I think the 'drying room' is a work in progress! After hiking mountains in the Welsh winter weather, that room isn't drying anything, making it a little awkward when you don't want outdoor gear within the Gelli Bach, which we respect. Thank you for a lovely holiday and the cosy accommodation. P.s. The Welsh cakes and wine were also a nice touch!

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• Ann - Verified booking

  Sigma Pent House was absolutely fabulous, its in a beautiful location and and has fantastic scenery all around.

  Plus a very friendly pub within a couple of minutes walk where they served superb food. Would love to say it was a home from home, but honestly it was even better !! Everything we could have wished for and more. Site Manager Gail was so pleasant, friendly, and helpful explaining anything we needed to know about the property, aswell as giving suggestions of places to visit. We travelled last minute as a family of 6, having just has a holiday to Holland cancelled whilst on route to the port of Hull -( thank you P&O) but finding this little gem more than made up for any of our earlier disappointment. I was honestly amazed that this stunning property was available to book at such short notice, but we were all so glad it was. I could continue to sing the praises of this stunning property but don't want to find its fully booked all year round as we certainly want to return.

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• The Deacons - Verified booking

  We arrived in the dark so were very pleasantly surprised with the sea view and the livestock that we woke up to. The bungalow is perfectly situated to explore the west coast - a coast we had previously visited and wanted to explore further. The welcome goodies gratefully received and the facilities are excellent - even a whisk and some weighing scales for when our children wanted pancakes! We have been very lucky with the weather and have visited Mwnt, New Quay, Poppit Sands and Llangrannog - all of which I would recommend. Crabbing off Aberaeron Harbour and Cardigan Island Farm Park is a must if you have children (and even if you don't!) for sightings of seals and dolphins. The hot tub is a great feature - one that swung it for us when choosing where to stay. We would have no hesitation in staying again

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• Jackson - Verified booking

  A piece of Welsh heaven!

  The cottage was lovely: cosy, comfortable, clean, and completely perfect for our stay. Charming location, nice bed, comfy sofa, and a well-equipped kitchen; everything was exactly as we’d hoped. In particular, my wife and I appreciated the little personal touches. The weather was predictably a bit wild at times, but it’s all part of the fun in this neck of the woods! It was a great base from which to drive to the mountains and to the beach, and the local pub (The Victoria) was definitely a welcome watering hole after walks! The host was incredibly helpful and responsive, both beforehand and during our stay. Overall it really was an excellent bolthole, and we’re thoroughly looking forward to hopefully coming back soon! We couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

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