Guests say
The Villa in Harlech offers stunning views, ample space, and a location ideal for exploring Snowdonia and local attractions. Guests appreciate the property's dog-friendly features and the welcoming touches like wine on arrival. While some find the steep access challenging, the vistas and comfortable living spaces are highlights, making it a recommended stay for families and groups.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property spotless, while others noted areas that required additional cleaning. The presence of dog hair and dust in some reviews suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its amazing views and proximity to local attractions, including Harlech Castle and the beach. The steep access road is noted, but the scenic value and convenience largely outweigh this challenge.
Guests find the house comfortable, with spacious living areas and cosy bedrooms. However, some mention that the property can be a bit tired in places and that certain aspects may not be suitable for young children, affecting the overall comfort score.
The Villa is well-equipped for large groups, with a good kitchen and sociable living areas. However, guests have reported maintenance issues such as blunt knives, threadbare carpets, and a noisy boiler, suggesting that some facilities could benefit from updating.
While some guests mention receiving wine upon arrival, there are not enough references to consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
A wonderful detached cottage, located on a quiet lane, in the heart of Harlech, a historic seaside village on the west coast of North Wales. Tastefully decorated throughout, this spacious Harlech cottage offers an excellent variety of accommodation, making it ideal for families and friends wishing to explore this breathtaking region of Snowdonia and the Cardigan Bay coastline. This Harlech cottage consists of four well-presented bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room with a state of the art shower with remote control operation, two with sea views, and the others with views towards the hills. A modern, open plan L shaped living area with oak flooring, including a fitted kitchen with stylish radiators, a pleasant dining area and a delightful sitting room with wide panoramic windows that boast views over the castle and some wonderful sea views that stretch along the coast, complete this wonderful Harlech cottage. The gardens are private and secluded and set on different levels, with the upper garden offering a fun space for children to play in, and with fine views of Snowdon to the north, you can relax here after a fun day on the beach. To the side of this Harlech cottage is a fully enclosed patio with furniture, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or a refreshing glass of wine whilst reflecting on the day's fabulous memories. The coastal town of Harlech offers a well-preserved castle, which is less than 5 minutes' walk from your doorstep, there is a superb 18 hole golf course and, of course, miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes, whilst an abundance of craft and gift shops, as well as some excellent pubs and restaurants, offer all you need for a superb holiday. The Pen-y-Pass car park at Snowdon is 45 minutes' drive from your Harlech cottage, as is the tourist mountain town of Betws-y-Coed, so with a plethora of activities within easy reach, you will be spoilt for choice when you stay at this wonderful holiday home.
Set between the mountains and the sea, the delightful small town of Harlech is in a magnificent position. Dominated by its majestic 13th Century castle â regarded as one of the most impressive built by Edward I in north Wales â this town has been named a World Heritage site. Popular with golfers as well as history enthusiasts, Harlech boasts the famous Royal St. David's course. The town also has a beautiful golden beach that is ideal for summer fun with the family or long walks along the coast. For those who prefer shopping to sand, Harlech offers a wide variety of quality retailers and good restaurants. Snowdonia National Park and Cardigan Bay are within easy reach and provide great walking and cycling trails through beautiful countryside and along the breathtaking coastline.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x children's twin with 2'6" beds.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating.
Electric range oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot & Highchair available.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Garage for bike, canoe and dinghy storage.
Enclosed patio with furniture plus terraced grassed area.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 5 mins walk.
Note: Cottage is accessed up a steep, narrow lane.
Note: Limited mobile phone service.
Note: The upper garden is enclosed but there are some sharp-edged steps and drops behind perimeter fences in the lower garden, children to be supervised.
Note: Check-in 4pm.Note: this property sleeps max 6 adults and 2 children.
Note - Due to the configuration of the stairs, it is not possible to fix a stair-gate at the bottom of the staircase in the property.
Reviews (30)
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Amy
The views from the sitting room and garden are fabulous which is good if youâre like us and no longer able to walk all day with a backpack. The owner replied promptly when we had a query. and was very helpful. We didnât switch the television on this holiday we donât often whilst away but feel the television is rather small for the room should you want to watch a film. We would have found the house even better if the dogs could have gone straight from the terrace to the lower garden it looks fairly easy to make doing that secure , it would make such a difference. We hope to book the Villa again in the future we didnât want to leave
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Nicholas
Best equipped kitchen we have ever had for a rented property and weâve rented a lot. Would have been 5 stars but for a few minor easily fixed things like mouldy mastic, cracked tile and wobbly toilet seat in main bathroom. We are bath people and the bath is narrow and mainly enclosed which made it a little difficult to get out of for less able in the party but the showers were excellent. More outside space could easily be made directly available for those with dogs by enclosing side passage and allowing direct access from the enclosed patio to the rear garden. Finally when they say the road to the property is steep believe me itâs STEEP!
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Roma
The views from the house were incredible. We loved harlech the little town the house is in. Lots of lovely walks, the beach and the castle were lots of fun. My family climbed snowdon, we visited caves, lakes and went on a steam train. If you wanted to get about as much as we did you would need a car. We fell in love with wales with the added bonus of a homely place to end our days. The villa suited our large family of 7 and 2 small pups. It had everything we needed, and the beds were very comfortable The outside space was a tranquil place to sit with a coffee in the early morning. I would recommend the villa for families who want to explore north wales