Guests say
Cwm Eilir is a spacious cottage with stunning views and a prime location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, ample parking, and the property's potential for a delightful stay. While some guests have enjoyed their time, others suggest improvements in cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention the presence of cobwebs, a damp smell, and unclean outdoor furniture, indicating a need for a more thorough cleaning. However, some guests found the property adequately cleaned.
The property is consistently praised for its excellent location, offering beautiful sea views, proximity to the beach, town, and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the house spacious. However, there are comments about a damp smell and the need for better heating control, which affects the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped but several reviews cite issues with appliances, showers, and a lack of information on how to use them. Maintenance concerns such as window cleaning and secure facilities for pets are also noted.
Guests have mentioned welcome gestures like Welsh cakes and mince pies, which are appreciated. However, the lack of a consistent information pack and some basic amenities suggests room for improvement in hospitality.
About this property
Set in a prime position in the seaside town of Criccieth in Gwynedd is this homely, detached, holiday home, Cwm Eilir. With views over to two castles from the front garden, Criccieth and Harlech, and two sitting rooms, this spacious home is ideal for a gathering of family or friends. On arrival at the property, roadside parking greets you, before making your way up the stairs to enter the property. Step into the hallway, where on your left you can find the smaller of two sitting rooms, ideal if you want to break away from the group and take in the views, and further along the second sitting room, home to a toasty woodburning stove. From here, the dining room provides you with a place to plan your itinerary before dinner is served. The chef of the group can whip up a delicious meal in the kitchen, which hosts an electric oven and hob, before taking advantage of the dishwasher to help with the cleanup. After a busy day and a home-cooked meal, head upstairs for some rest; a king-size and a double room offer handy en-suite shower rooms, while another king-size and a single are served by a bathroom, so everyone has somewhere to prepare for the day ahead! Explore your surroundings with a stroll down to the beach, where you can see Castell Criccieth up-close, before stopping for a spot to eat at the popular Dylan’s Restaurant. The town centre is also within walking distance and is filled with plenty of pubs and eateries, as well as a museum, ice cream parlours and a golf club for any avid golfers in your party. The unique, Italianate village of Portmeirion is reachable by car and well worth the visit for those fascinated by striking architecture and quaint boutiques. For a historic day out, the coastal town of Caernarfon, known for its magnificent castle is within reach, while the glorious Snowdonia National Park makes the perfect day out for its wealth of outdoor activities and picture-perfect scenery. Bring your loved ones for a seaside break at Cwm Eilir.
Criccieth, known as the "Pearl of Wales on the coast of Snowdonia," is a charming seaside resort 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town's 13th-century castle towers over Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains on a rocky outcrop. The two beaches are perfect for watersports, and Snowdonia National Park is nearby for hikers and cyclists. Walk along the beaches, see porpoises in the surf, or relax in bars, restaurants, and tea rooms with Cadwalader's ice cream.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and heated towel rail.
Separate WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with TV.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
4 x TVs and WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Front garden with lawn and patio.
Rear garden with lawn but is not secured.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: There are steps up to the property.Please note: Property only accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Reviews (17)
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Tina
Ideal location to explore the local areas and further afield in North Wales. We were 3 generations and a dog and we had plenty of space in the house with multiple rooms to enjoy. The weather gods were kind and we saw amazing sun rises and sun sets and the beach a couple of minutes walk. I left a note at the property in the book for some slight improvements of keeping the property clean and not required to list on here as we were so pleased with the house. We will definitely be back.
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Diane
Beds very comfortable. However, house is a little shabby and could do with some general maintenance and a deep clean, towels were cheap and scratchy. We struggled to find info on heating controls, bin collection, appliances etc. Having said that, we had a fabulous holiday, Criccieth is a lovely seaside village and surrounding area is stunning.
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Diane
A comfortable house with the added benefits of a day room leading out onto a south facing terrace, separate sitting room and three double bedrooms. The kitchen is exceedingly well equipped and the dining room an added bonus. There is a downstairs loo and small shower rooms to two bedrooms as well as a full bathroom. One or two problems re general maintenance have been mentioned previously and could be a problem to some. But we really enjoyed our week here, felt totally comfortable, enjoyed the facilities and the house really made our great grandsons first seaside holiday a big hit. We all loved Criccieth too.