Guests say
Awel Y Mor is a well-regarded cottage in Criccieth, praised for its stunning views, spacious deck, and convenient location. Guests appreciate the fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and the thoughtful touches like a welcoming pack. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's charm and amenities generally leave a positive impression.
The property is generally found to be clean and comfortable. However, there are mentions of cobwebs and a mouldy shower room, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its stunning bay views and proximity to local amenities, making it an excellent base for exploring North Wales and Anglesey.
The cottage is described as comfortable, with particularly comfortable sofas and a snug. However, some guests note that the bedrooms are cosy, which may affect comfort levels if fully occupied.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and a large selection of games and books. However, there are significant concerns about balcony safety and other maintenance issues that need addressing.
Guests have mentioned a nice welcoming pack, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures are appreciated but not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting in the centre of Criccieth, Gwynedd is where you'll find this wonderful end-terrace cottage, Awel Y Mor. With fantastic amenities, sandy beaches and traditional Welsh villages on your doorstep, the cottage is an ideal retreat for a family or group of six. On-street parking is available in front of the property to unpack and step inside to find a number of charming surprises. Be welcomed by the social heart of the house, a spacious living/dining room with beautiful rustic features including an exposed stone wall and lovely wooden furnishings, complete with a woodburning stove for colder evenings, dining for six, two sumptuous sofas and a smart TV with Netflix. The cottage is well equipped for a self catering for up to 6 people, with a galley kitchen with a 4 ring gas hob, separate electric oven and grill, microwave, toaster, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine; cook up a hearty breakfast before exploring the Llŷn Peninsula and finish the day with your family's favourite home-cooked meal. Younger guests or those seeking a quieter escape will find a that there is a charming rear snug sitting room at the back of the house with a further exposed stone wall and a Freeview TV with large windows overlooking the bay and the castle. Catch your rest ready for the day's adventures in one of three bedrooms at Awel Y Mor, including a king-size, a twin and a bunkbed. Energise the day with a hot shower in the convenient ground-floor wet room or sink into a bubble bath in the spacious family bathroom with access to the first-floor terrace, before wrapping yourself in a warm towel fresh off the heated towel rail. Awel Y Mor's outdoor space makes it a wonderful summer base; dine alfresco on the patio with a barbecue and benches for seating, as well as space for storing bikes, surf boards and muddy boots, or take the spiral staircase up to the first-floor terrace, a lovely spot to soak up the views. Admire the sparkling sea, bustling bay and village, as well as Criccieth's romantic hilltop Castle, whilst you gather around the outdoor seating or recline on the sun loungers with a good book. You'll be situated in the centre of Criccieth for a plethora of amenities and attractions; dine in a traditional Welsh pub, grab takeaway fish and chips before heading to the sandy beaches, or climb the hill to get a closer look at the spectacular Criccieth Castle. If you want to explore more of this fantastic region of Wales, journey east for Porthmadog, a popular coastal town with three scenic railway routes taking guests to Caernarfon and Blaenau Ffestiniog, whilst The Cob is a much-loved landmark well-worth a walk for beautiful sea views. Be sure to add the neighbouring Portmeirion to your to-do list, a picturesque, Italian-style village designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, with quirky architecture, woodland walks and charming shops and eateries on offer. A variety of coastal paths enjoying breath-taking views and wildlife are within reach along the Llŷn Peninsula, as well as watersports and plenty of historic sites; drive to the vibrant village of Abersoch where sandy beaches, perfect waves for surfing and seafront cafés await for a perfect day along the Welsh coast. Choose Awel Y Mor to experience the best of North Wales.
Criccieth is a charming beach village, home to a 13th-century castle providing spectacular views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. The two beaches will satisfy watersports enthusiasts, while the nearby Snowdonia National Park will provide plenty of options for walkers and cyclists. Enjoy a stroll along the beaches or unwind in one of the many pubs, restaurants and tea rooms while sampling the famous Cadwalader's ice cream.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Gas central heating, electric storage heaters with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi, 1 of the 2 TV's has Netflix.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
On-street parking.
Rear patio with furniture and barbecue.
First-floor terrace with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 0.2 miles.
Note: This property does not have a garden.
Note: The front door opens directly onto the street, children and toddlers should be supervised.
Note: Spiral staircase can be slippery when wet, please take care.
Note: Towels are not provided, please ensure to bring your own.
Tea towels, oven gloves and hand towels are provided.
Reviews (8)
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Nicholas
Currently fails value for money test. This is a real shame as it has so much potential and has many plus points: Pet free, a wonderful sun deck with outstanding views, spacious sun room, easy access to the centre of Criccieth, comfy main bed, an excellent local cleaner. On the downsides the internal gable wall has a significant damp problem especially in double and twin bedrooms. Has a professional Fire Risk Assessment ever been undertaken? e.g. the very small and out of date fire extinguisher in kitchen is on the window ledge behind gas hob, no thumbnail turns on exit doors and more. The description and pictures show a shower mixer tap in the bath in the bathroom but no longer there nor are the storage heaters. WHB in bathroom cracked. Yes there are 2 TVs but the larger one only receives BBC and the smaller one is not much larger than a laptop. House in theory sleeps 6 but barely enough storage upstairs for just the two of us. Curtains in both front bedrooms much shorter than the windows. These are just some examples not a full list by any means. In the coming weeks would suggest that Sykes and the owners need to spend time together slowly going through the entire house from the out of date welcome folder to the table on the sun deck where the legs have just about rotted away, agreeing on what guests expect in 2025 and not 10 years ago. Then the owners need to reinvest some of the rental income this winter. If this property was once again loved would happily return for 1 - 3 weeks a year and give our usual 5 star review
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Victoria
Very clean and comfortable. Issue with the TV sorted out quickly. A lovely stay.
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Charlotte
Beautiful balcony, 3 bed. The balcony simply put was dangerous. The bannister came off in our hand as one of children slipped and grabbed it. We discovered 8 screws were missing and the glass panels facing the drop were loose and shook. Video evidence to prove it. . Our opinion is the wood is rotting underneath the decking which meant the screws became loose. The owner sent a builder the next day who used plastic tyes for the hand rail Only . Nothing was done about the glass panels. Therefore we did not use the balcony despite a comment being made that we did. It was too dangerous. We later after compiling evidence also discovered near the stair well same issue- no screw and loose panelling. Itâs a death trap. The builder whilst did his best he nor the owner checked the property fully. Sykes take zero ownership so beware of your rights despite marketing it mainly on the balcony feature We paid £1600 and did not use the main feature for 4 and a bit days and weâre offered £200 by the owner. General maintenance - little space you use the 3rd room for clothes and sitcases because there are no closets and the only real area for larger clothing like jumpers , jeans etx is floating shelves which on their own can only take so much weight. There were cobwebs everywhere and a strong smell of damp. The shower downstairs is mouldy. It really was over priced. I havenât complained about the latter as the balcony issue is the prevalent issue. I have no idea is the glass panels have been fixed and screwed or if the tyes have been replaced for screws . Cost wise it really is not a fair price - in hindsight much better value for money properties with better upkeep