Guests say
Ael Y Fron is a well-received cottage in Pwllheli, praised for its warmth, comfort, and beautiful garden. Guests have enjoyed the cosy AGA, comfortable beds, and the property's idyllic, peaceful location. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience has been positive, with many considering rebooking and recommending to others.
The property is generally described as very clean. However, there were comments about some kitchen items being 'gruby', which suggests room for improvement in this area.
There are no specific comments on the location in terms of accessibility or convenience, hence a score cannot be provided.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the house cosy, particularly highlighting the warmth provided by the AGA. One guest inquired about the brand of a particularly comfortable mattress.
The property offers great views and facilities, but there are several mentions of minor maintenance issues such as leaky cups, a broken blind, and an unstable shed.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Tucked away in a rural location on the outskirts of the charming village of Aberdaron, Gwynedd is Ael Y Fron. This wonderful, detached holiday home benefits from a peaceful location with easy access to the breath-taking Welsh countryside and the picturesque coastline and beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula as well as a welcoming interior with three well-appointed bedrooms and welcoming living spaces; an idyllic setting for families or friends looking to explore the wonders of North Wales. Step inside and straight into the sitting room to unwind on the plush, corner sofa in front of the Smart TV, ideal after a day spent exploring. Later, head into the fully-equipped kitchen to rustle up a tasty meal for the whole family, tuck into your delicious meal with the rest of the group in the conservatory. On sunny evenings, step outside and dine alfresco, fire up the barbecue or try your hand at pizza making with the pizza oven. When the evening draws to a close slope off to sleep in one of three bedrooms; choose between two king-sizes with en-suite shower room or a family room with a single and bunk beds serviced by a bathroom and ground-floor shower room. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic setting venture into the heart of Aberdaron to stock up on all your self-catering essentials at local stores or treat your loved ones to a meal out at The Ship Hotel. The village is also home to the glorious, golden shores of Traeth Aberdaron; while away days here soaking up the sun, splashing around with the kids in the sea or walking along the coastline to take in the picturesque sea views. Follow the coast along to the National Trust site of Plas yn Rhiw a charming 16th-century manor house with formal gardens overlooking the bay or venture further afield to the famous Eryri National Park home to an abundance of outdoor activities including watersports, climbing, cycling and hiking; the brave of you may even try to summit Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)! All this and more awaits at Ael Y Fron.
Aberdaron, a small fishing community, is nestled between two streams and the ocean. Lime-washed fishermen's cottages, cafes, shops, hotels, and the church of St. Hywyn straggle up the hills and give Aberdaron its unique character. There is a promenade on both sides of the river's mouth where you can sit and watch the sailing boats and regattas in the bay. A National Trust information centre and parking lot are also available. Pwllheli and Abersoch, two popular tourist destinations, are not far away. Explore magnificent castles and secluded coves, and take advantage of the nearby fishing, watersports, and golfing. In close proximity by car is Snowdonia National Park, with its breathtaking landscapes and plethora of excellent walking trails, making this an excellent starting point for a holiday full of variety and fun in any season.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x family room with bunk beds and 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Utility.
Dining room/conservatory.
Sitting room.
Snug with sofa bed
Electric central heating.
AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
3 x Smart TV, TV, WiFi and air hockey table.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgare available on request.
Off-road parking.
Rear garden with lawn, patio with furniture, firepit, barbecue and pizza oven.
Two well behaved dogs welcome, 1st dog free 2nd dog £20 charge.
Sorry, no smoking in the house there is a designated smoking area in the garden.
Shop and pub 1.8 miles and beach 1.4.
Note: There is a £500 Good Housekeeping Bond at this property.
Note: There is a sofa bed that sleeps two guests in the snug on the ground floor please advise on booking available on request.
Reviews (6)
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Bryn
The biggest dissapointment was no heat or lights in the conservatory , you supply an extension lead but no heater . Where were we suppose to eat our Xmas dinner ?
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Karen
We felt there should of been some soap in the 4 bathrooms on arrival. The shed would not close and was blown at an angle in the strong wind we had one night but we pushed it back in place. The garden was beautiful and the chihuahuas loved running around the large garden but because of their small size we had to put slate tiles against the bottom of the gates so they couldn't get out. All Y Fron is an idyllic and peaceful place to spend time with family.
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Nick
Minor issues 3 of the cups leak & have been put in the cupboard above the sink. The living room blind needs mending/replacing & the shed outside is unstable. Maybe change directions to its the first house on the left as opposed to opens up on the left as we drove past it, not helped because on google maps it identifies it incorrectly as further down the lane to the right.