Guests say
Capel Bryn Bachau is a beautifully converted chapel offering a unique and spacious accommodation that is highly praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and entertainment options such as a pool table and football table. The property is appreciated for its charm, quality fittings, and thoughtful touches, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales. While some guests mentioned minor cleanliness issues, the overall experience is one of a luxurious and memorable stay.
Most guests found the property to be clean and well-maintained, though there were a few mentions of cleanliness issues upon arrival, such as cobwebs and items left by previous guests. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, and the owner was responsive to concerns.
The location is consistently praised for being perfect for exploring North Wales, with easy access to local beaches, historical sites, and natural beauty. The peaceful setting and proximity to attractions make it an ideal spot for guests.
Guests have found the property to be comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and sofas. The spaciousness and the open-plan living area contribute to the comfort level, although some guests noted that sound can travel due to the high ceilings.
The facilities, including the pool and football tables, are a hit among guests. The well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of Sky TV add to the property's appeal. However, some guests suggested improvements in sound system quality and outdoor amenities.
While guests have mentioned receiving a welcome gift of bubbly and chocolates, as these gifts are not consistently referenced across the reviews, it cannot be guaranteed for future guests. The property is noted for its attention to detail and provision of various amenities.
About this property
This luxury property, an original 1880 chapel, is situated near the village of Chwilog. The contemporary interior compliments the original features, and families will enjoy the open space. Enter into the property via the side entrance and you will arrive at a utility room and cloakroom. Continue to the open plan sitting area which makes a lovely place to relax from morning through to night, home to pretty decorative accessories and glamorous furniture. Here you can rest before the woodburner, or even make the most of the pool and football table that accompany the formation! The kitchen and dining area is just as inviting, for preparing and enjoying your favourite meals amongst the soothing ambience. On this floor there is also a double bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower. Take the handcrafted oak spiral staircase to the first floor and two additional double bedrooms await, each with neat bedding, and just as delicately designed as the next. A twin bedroom is close by, perfect for children or adults to sleep. The luxury family bathroom comes complete with both a bath and walk-in shower for everything you need to get ready at ease. If you can steer yourself away from the cottage, why not wander outside and relax on the seating area for a change of scenery. The seaside village of Chwilog is here to spoil you, with nearby beaches and a series of watersports and walking routes for exploring. The Marina and resort of Pwllheli is only a 5 minute drive away. There is much to see in and around this fabulous location.
Chwilog is located on the Llyn Peninsula, near the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. The Afon Wen river runs through the village and down to the sea. The nearby town of Criccieth with a 13th century castle has views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. The town holds two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers can explore Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle and golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all an easy drive away.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, twin basins and WC, 2 x double,1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, twin basin, WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner, table football and pool table.
Utility
Electric underfloor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky with movies, DVD, wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Own logs to be supplied for the woodburning stove.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Outdoor seating area with picnic bench.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking or vaping.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Note: Property has a check-in time of 4pm.
Reviews (30)
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Michelle
Ideal for the beach and visiting the surrounding areas. The addition of a pool table and football table are fab ! And your facilities are spot on with a brilliant guide book. The only thing i would suggest is instructions on how to open the windows as we couldn't get them to open, and on really hot days, it would of been a benefit . We had an amazing time and it's so beautifully done up , the Chapel is a real credit to all your hard work.
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Stella
Lovely coastal drives and beaches. Only 35mins to Caernarfon and quicker into mountains. First impressions on arrival were not good, especially on seeing all the stuff crammed into the yard, looked very messy. Was this part of the chapel? Do the owners live next door? The appearance of their property lets the Chapel down. It would have been nice to have been informed that the back part of the property was owned/tenanted out to someone.. To then find out that the area above the laundry room and downstairs bedroom were occupied by next door was another disappointment. The welcome guide advised that when sitting on the bench outside you have to be respectful/quiet/mindful of this. So we felt we couldnât on the nice days sit outside so as not to upset the neighbours. Also if Iâm honest looking at the messy yard was a put off. On your holiday you want to relax and enjoy yourself but we felt rather constricted. I feel that you should make people aware of this, so they have the full facts about the property they are booking. Maybe make an area at the front away from the neighbours for outside dining. The facilities of the Chapel were amazing and top notch. Loved that there were the games and DVDâs. Kitchen was well equipped with pans, dishes and baking trays ( which is a must when self catering). The pool table and football table were a great addition. A let down was having only one TV. TVâs in bedrooms in this building would have solved the sound problem or even a rethink to the layout. Where the TV is at the moment and because of it being a chapel there needs to more soft furnishings (curtains, blinds) to soak up the acoustics. Or move the TV down to eye level along with the speakers so the sound is hitting you at the right level rather than bouncing from wall to wall. Or even move the dinning table, pool table & football table into the Lounge area and the lounge area where they are under the lower ceiling. This may elevate some of the sound problems. Of course we didnât spend all our time watching TV but when family members did it was difficult to hear because of the high ceiling and position of the TV. Cleanliness in general was good but there were several kitchen items that hadnât been cleaned. We presume these were cleaned by the previous guests. So maybe spend time checking all in order before next guests arrive. Plus the bathtub wasnât cleaned. The wardrobe in the twin room it was full with cot-bed, Christmas tree and hoover. So we couldnât hang clothes. Yes we could have moved but this would have been downstairs and we didnât want to be looking at all of that for the week. Should it have been in there?? Maybe find somewhere else to put these. The worse thing was the horrendous smell we had all week in this bedroom. Which in the end made me and my daughter sick. This was reported and dealt with quickly but unfortunately needed more in-depth inspection. The owner was understanding and a resolution was agreed. However itâs Sykes who have let the owner down as Iâm still waiting a refund for this to be completely resolved. Iâve call 5 times to get this sorted. Promised payment but not had it yet. The Welcome Guide, laminates and labelling around the chapel were fantastic. Nicely presented and easy to understand - in fact the best we have seen in all the 15 years we have been staying in houses around the UK. The Chapel was also well equipped in respects of cleaning products, batteries, bulbs, kitchen roll, bin bags, tea, coffee etc all the things you may need. The Chapel was lovely but issues with the sound and the smell, which seem to be a common things really need to be addressed. Also the fact you are joined could be simply be worded on the description so people are aware. Itâs more off putting when you donât know. Please take this in the manner this is intended that of constructive criticism. If these issues are addressed this place would be fantastic for a family holiday in Wales.
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Joanne
What you see in the pictures is what you get. Unfortunately the bathroom and en-suite was not clean on arrival, hair in the shower, soap marks on the shower glass etc but this was quickly resolved after one phone call. TV sound was an issue, when increasing the volume the noise would travel through the rest of the house. Put subtitles which resolved things after all it is an open plan sitting room. Donât worry if you hear things go bump in the night, Iâm sure he/she is friendly