Guests say
Gwel y Rhos is a well-appointed cottage in Anglesey, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and quiet location near Newborough Beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, quality furnishings, and the property's suitability for families and pets. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the cottage offers a peaceful and enjoyable stay.
Most guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean and well-presented, with clean bedlinen and towels. However, a few mentioned issues such as cobwebs, mould in the shower tray, and a high chair and washing machine that needed cleaning, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful and quiet, with easy access to Newborough Beach and forest walks. It's also a convenient base for exploring Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park. The only minor issue was a slight inaccuracy in the provided directions.
Guests found the cottage very comfortable, with quality fixtures, comfortable beds, and cosy throws. Some guests mentioned the beds were too firm and the living space was dark, but overall, the comfort level was high.
Facilities were generally great, with a well-equipped kitchen and good WiFi. Some guests experienced issues with the boiler, light bulbs, and water pressure, and there were comments about the lack of a gate for pets. The quick response to maintenance issues helped maintain a good score.
While guests were pleased with the overall experience, there were no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Framed by the majestic rolling countryside of the Isle of Anglesey with the Snowdonia mountain range sitting to the left of the island, is this stone-built barn conversion, Gwel y Rhos, situated a couple of miles from the village of Newborough. This spacious retreat is ideally placed for a family seeking to explore Anglesey with its glorious beaches, historical landmarks and a magnitude of activities to suit all ages and tastes. Soak up the picturesque surroundings from your private patio area before relaxing into your evening within the interior which enjoys a clever blend of character and contemporary. Spend your wind down time within the open-plan living room, where you are your loved ones will find everything you could possibly need during a week-long break in the countryside setting. Be charmed by the exposed beams which frame the sitting area, where you will find a plush sitting arrangement which rests in front of a warming woodburning stove. Beyond here is the contemporary kitchen/dining area, which is complete with sleek cream units which house all the appliances you will require to cater for yourselves during your stay. Settle down for breakfast or dinner at the dining table, where you and your loved ones can gather together to plan the days ahead. The interior is completed by three spacious bedrooms, comprising of a king-size double with an en-suite, a double and a twin, each boasting bright hues of colour, delightful artwork and quality furnishings to house all of your personal belongings. During a balmy afternoon, you and your loved ones can enjoy a refreshing drink or a spot of alfresco dining upon the patio area, where you can take in the surroundings further whilst enjoying quality time with your family. Venture to the small village of Newborough, where you will find a café and a pub, in addition to a shop and a Post Office for picking up the essentials. Head to the glorious Newborough Beach, where you can laze on the sands before enjoying a stroll to Llanddwyn Island, where you can explore the magnitude of coves, the shingle and sandy beaches and soak up the far-reaching views of the mountains of Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. Other attractions within close reach include the Anglesey Sea Zoo, the National Nature Reserve and the city of Bangor offers a further selection of amenities to explore. Gwel y Rhos is a splendid retreat for an action-packed getaway with your family.
Newborough is a small village resting on the edge of the South East corner of Anglesey. Within the village you will find a traditional pub, a cafe, a shop and a Post Office. Within close reach is one of the finest beaches in Britain, Llanddwyn Bay, where you will find opportunities for swimming, canoeing, beachcombing and birdwatching. Venture to the National Nature Reserve, where you may spot glimpses of skylarks, meadow pipits and oyster catchers.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
There are 6 steep concrete steps with a handrail, With a further 3 steps with no handrail to access the cottage.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, double hand basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Family bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven, grill and hob, fridge, freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV with DVD player, selection of films, books and games and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Highchair available on request and fireguard available.
Hairdryer available.
Off road parking spaces for 4 cars.
Lawned back garden and patio/terrace areas with furniture.
One dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking allowed.
Shop within 1.4 miles, pub within 0.7 miles.
Note: There are six concrete steps with a handrail to access the cottage.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £150
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
- Trearddur Bay Beach
Reviews (25)
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Emma
Geologists dream too. You arenât far from Newborough Forest and beach walk to an island accessible at low tide. So beautiful and interesting. Best walk was the Rhoscolyn circular walk with an amazing white arch on route. We also enjoyed a pano at the train station with the longest name in the UK, and a sunflower walk, Hootons PYO, farm shop and baked potatoes van down the road. The cottage was perfect for our three families of adults and Tilly the dog to come together for a holiday. Great facilities for a comfortable stay, seating areas outside front and back, good parking, dog walking area round the corner, great huge central hub to come together around a good solid comfy dining table for lots of feasting and drinking. The washing machine was quite as a mouse but the extractor fan was quite noisy when cooking. The twin room beds werenât the most comfortable (feeling a spring or two) and the cleaning could be upped a notch (dirty windows and oven and a few overlooked old cobwebs) but overall a fabulous place for a family gathering.
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Stephen
We even got a couple of proper summer days.
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S
Bit of an issue with the boiler which was resolved early on. Outside area at the front is a bit disappointing - empty flowerpots and dusty table and chairs. (Could do with a window cleaner too). There are a few chairs behind the house which we used instead in a nice sunny spot. However, these are minor things that didn't detract from our stay overall. Beautiful setting, wonderful views, easy access to lovely beach walks. Will recommend to others.