Guests say
Menuchah cottage in Criccieth is praised for its cosy atmosphere and excellent location, close to the beach, walking paths, and amenities. While some guests found the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, others noted issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and comfort of the furniture and beds.
Reviews indicate concerns with cleanliness, including a dirty undersheet and a shower unit that could benefit from bleaching. The presence of weeds and dead plants at the entrance also detracts from the initial impression.
The cottage's location is highly praised, being close to the beach, walking paths, castle, and shops, making it an ideal spot for guests without transport and those seeking convenience.
Guests have mixed feelings about comfort; some found the cottage cosy, while others struggled with hard beds and uncomfortable sofas. The staircase was also noted as potentially hazardous for older guests.
The kitchen is well-equipped, but issues with the TV, vacuum cleaner, and a leak in the lean-to suggest that some facilities require attention. The lack of a welcome pack and unclear instructions for appliances were also points of dissatisfaction.
There is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners. One review noted the absence of a welcome package, but as this is not a recurring theme, it's not possible to accurately score this category.
About this property
Menuchah is a pink two-bedroom cottage in Criccieth, the perfect place for families to come to explore this beautiful part of North Wales. Just a stone's throw away from the beach, you can also enjoy the charming interior with beamed ceilings, white walls and open-plan living. On arrival, be greeted by a roadside parking space and a front patio area with seating to sip a cup of tea in the morning sunshine. Enter the open-plan living space featuring two plush sofas, a TV for some downtime and dining seating to savour home-cooked meals together. The kitchen has a striking black and white theme and is fully equipped with the amenities you need to prepare meals for the whole family. It has an electric oven, a gas hob, a microwave, a mini fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. Venture upstairs to choose between two bedrooms, a double and a bunk bedroom, both with oak touches and serviced by a shower room. Head out on foot, where you will find a quaint art gallery and an ancient castle to immerse yourself in the past and a takeaway to relish fresh fish and chips. Just outside of Porthmadog, visitors will find Black Rock Llamas - a farm and petting zoo with these adorable animals. If you're looking for a bit of history, Ynysypandy Slate Mill is also nearby, a former slate quarry that's now open as a museum Visit the Italianate style village of Portmeirion, home to a variety of attractions, including the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, and the Maritime Museum. Also with easy reach is the seaside village of Abersoch, which lies on the Llyn Penisnula and is ideal for surfers and sunbathers with its beautiful beaches. For an unforgettable tip to North Wales, choose Menuchah.
This coastal resort is 5 miles from Porthmadog and is sometimes called the "Pearl of Wales on the coasts of Snowdonia." The town's 13th-century castle dominates the skyline and offers views of Tremadog Bay and Snowdonia. Two beaches are great for watersports, and Snowdonia National Park is nearby for hikers and cyclists. Stroll the beaches, watch porpoises in the surf, or relax in pubs, restaurants, and tea rooms with Cadwalader's ice cream. Portmeirion's Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway at Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle, and the Llyn Peninsula's beaches and golf courses are all easily accessible.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Storage room
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, mini fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking for 1 car.
Front patio with seating.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.1 miles
Reviews (5)
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Colleen
No welcome package, (1st time ever on Sykes cottage) the room seems over cluttered and no cupboard for our food we had bought. The tiny conservatory at the back was full of tiny flies and the manhole cover banged when going to back door! TV not working, no folder with details of how things worked within the cottage or where the washer was? the fridge is tiny with big freezer section above, if any problem, no phone number! had to call Sykes who where extremely helpful and contacted the owner. Who in turn tried to explain how to get the TV on! still struggling, finally sorted the following afternoon! Meaning, having to wait in the cottage, instead of going to the beach! One thing you really expect is Comfort, sad to say this was completely missing here, the sofa under the stairs, when I sat on it I felt like I was sitting on the floor! Really struggling to get up off this sofa, the second one near TV was so hard and when 2 people were sitting on it , you sunk towards the centre! and again uncomfortable. Checking under cushions this sofa is a sofa bed! The stairs are high and narrow step and steep, prayed the rope on the wall was strong! The double bed was hard as nails! was in agony morning after, at this time I wanted to go home!!! We ended up sleeping on top of the duvet! but still awful weeks sleep! Plus a huge box at bottom of bed (why, taking up a lot space! empty space under the bunk beds) The shower unit could do with a good bleaching! Criccieth is lovely and we had the best weather, but would not be rebooking Menuchah cottage, really spoilt our weekâs holiday.
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Heather
Gas cooker in rental accommodation not ideal. Bunk beds unsuitable for adults and uncomfortable to sleep on. Also undersheet dirty on top bunk. Room very bijoux. Staircase dangerous for older people especially at night using bathroom. Lean-to had leak when raining hard. One sofa rather low and uncomfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped, with both utensils and tableware. Basic food provisions came in handy. However, vacuum cleaner did not work properly. An attractively furnished cottage in a great position close to castle, beach and shops.
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Susan
It was close to all the amenities and right next door to the castle and not far from the beach. We had a restful stay in Criccieth and enjoyed every moment