Guests say
Arwelfa Lodge is a well-regarded holiday rental with stunning views and a prime location in Abersoch, close to beaches and local amenities. Guests have praised the property's comfort, cleanliness, and the thoughtful touch of a welcome gift. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests planning return visits.
The lodge generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with mentions of it being 'clean', 'well equipped', and 'comfortable'. However, there are comments about cobwebs, dust, and a sewage issue, which suggest room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches, restaurants, and shops, with the added benefit of amazing views. The steep hill approach is noted but does not detract significantly from the location's appeal.
Guests find the lodge comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy living space. Some minor issues with bathroom fixtures and a leaky toilet are noted but do not seem to overshadow the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a few maintenance issues such as low water pressure, a problematic microwave, and blocked drains. The quick response to a sewage problem is noted, although it did impact one guest's stay.
While the welcome gift of Prosecco is mentioned and appreciated, there is not enough information to determine if such gestures are consistent or to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Perched on the stunning Llŷn Peninsula coastline, on the Bennar Headland in Abersoch is this amazing, detached lodge, Arwelfa Lodge. Boasting sea views from an elevated position, with ample access to the delights of Gwynedd, this is the ideal holiday home for a family of six. After parking in the two in-demand off-road spaces, head inside and immediately find yourself in a stunning open-plan room. Get together on the ample seating that nestles around the electric fire and TV, where you can pop on your favourite DVD and enjoy quality sound with the Sony Stereo speakers. The corner kitchen is a delightful space to fix up a tasty meal, with stylish white fittings featuring appliances, along with a combination/microwave handy washing machine; the kitchen also contains a breakfast bar, making for a superb spot to stop for a quick chat or a coffee. Savour a home-cooked meal at the close-by dining table or continue outside to find an elevated dining area on the enclosed decking, where you can soak in those amazing views of the sea as you dine the evening away. When night falls, continue through the property to discover three bedrooms, one being a double benefiting from tasteful décor, as well as its own TV and an impressive, tiled en-suite shower room. Progress through to find a twin room that boasts ample storage for your things, along with another twin room sporting 2’6” beds that are ideal for the little ones to rest in. The bedrooms share use of an amazing bathroom, the stylish space includes a p-shaped bath with overhead shower, allowing for a luxurious soak amongst the bubbles after an adventurous outing. The property features two more lovely outdoor spaces where you can take in the lovely, sea breeze, including a front garden with a spacious picnic table to enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on, along with a rear garden that contains a storage space that is home to a tumble dryer and selection of beach equipment. Abersoch makes for a superb outing for all ages, with ample opportunities for you to rent surfboards and boats to sail through the surrounding waters, before unwinding on one of two gorgeous beaches and enjoying a tournament of 18-holes at the local club; the town also hosts an abundance of pubs, eateries and shops, meaning there’s no need to travel far for your amenities. Just a stone’s throw away is the fabulous village of Llanbedrog, where you can collect a family fun pack to keep yourself entertained at the renowned beach or embark on a hike through the nearby woodland and end the day with a tour of the Gothic manor and art gallery of Plas Glyn y Weddw. Venture a short distance to Aberdaron for a morning immersed in nature at Porth Simdde; enjoy an afternoon walk along Afon Daron, before savouring a treat from one of the several local cafes. There is so much more to see and do in this stunning area, from the market town of Pwlhelli to the quaint village of Nefyn; or venture further inland to discover more coastal settlements, including Portmeirion and Porthmadog. For an idyllic stay, choose Arwelfa Lodge.
Abersoch is a charming harbour community on the Llyn Peninsula, in a part of Wales known for its spectacular landscape and numerous walking opportunities. The hamlet, which is nestled between two beautiful bays, is one of North Wales' most popular sailing destinations, with major regattas hosted there throughout the summer. Tourists may find a variety of shops, as well as pubs, restaurants, and cafes. Golfers will like the fact that a course is located just outside the settlement, and horseback riding is also accessible nearby.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x 2’6” twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, combination/microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
TV, DVD, Speakers and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent, Note: Towels are not provided at this cottage.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed front garden with lawned area, gravelled area and furniture.
Enclosed rear garden with lawned area, gravelled area and storage.
Enclosed rear decking with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub and beach 0.2 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is from 10am.
Note: EV charging is strictly prohibited from this property.
Reviews (15)
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Emily
It had everything we needed for our week away. The property was well equipped, spacious and clean. Sitting out on the decking area to eat our evening meal was lovely.. weather permitting of course. The enclosed garden area was great for our 2 year old to play freely. There is a steep hill to climb up the road which was a bit difficult with a pram and toddler but worth it for the views from the Lodge! Shops, beaches, cafe and restaurants all within walking distance. All in all, a very relaxing week away. Ready to do it all again next year!
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Ronald
The views from the lodge are outstanding and it is brilliantly located, a shortwalk from the end of the harbour end of the High Street. It does have a steep approach road so may not suit everyone though. The presence of free good wifi was very important to the 3 children in our group as well ourselves and is a must have in today's world. We liked the fact that the Gas Cylinders were checked during our stay (we had to request a new cylinder last year when it ran out and we had no hot water!). The parking availability is great and sufficient for 3 cars (or 2 cars and a dinghy trailer which was our need). The only areas for critical feedback would be that the frame of the main bathroom door is distorted at the bottom and is an interference fit requiring the door to be slammed or forced to shut. (Annoying and the frame needs to be shaved!), both bathroom door handle mechanisms give the impression that the doors can be locked from the inside but they don't actually have any mechanism that locks the door! The loo seat is pretty loose in ensuite bathroom and needs tightening up. It might be worth mentioning this in welcome book (which is pretty out of date and needs updating. It refers to Debra of Abersoch Quality Homes for example!). Clear up to date contact details of who to call in the event of any maintenance or other issues is important. Both in the Welcome Book front page and in the Booking Confirmations.
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Susan
Bathroom- We assumed the seal of the bath would have been taken care of and instead there is a silicone line around the bath that is unsightly and hasnât been fixed. The toilet roll holder has been broken since April- not important but a little detail. There are ants next to the toilet that I had to buy ant powder for on our 2nd visit (these things happen) but these still havenât been treated. En-suite- the drain in the shower is clearly severely blocked, (again- this can happen) yet nobody has yet sorted this months later. The toilet seat is not fixed to the toilet so always moves. Again a little thing but not reflective of what people pay/ expect. A general update to the bathrooms is necessary now to reflect the beautiful living and kitchen area Which is faultless! The view- the view is now really obstructed by the trees which have not been managed throughout the spring/ summer months. The view is a USP for Arwelfa and this was so irritating that it is now blocked by so many trees. This really has an impact when youâre in the lounge on a rainy day as it was such a highlight to see the view indoors. The above are all small things to us but I recognise many holiday letters could find these significant. I really hope they are looked into as we have made some amazing memories at Arwelfa this year and wish the lodge lots of luck.