Guests say
Groes Newydd Bach is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its stunning location, beautiful views, and tranquillity. Guests appreciate the comfortable bed, cosy atmosphere, and the thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes on arrival. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and cosy, while others noted it could benefit from a deeper clean and attention to details like dust and cobwebs. The presence of pet odours was also mentioned, suggesting room for improvement.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its outstanding views, peacefulness, and proximity to scenic walks and attractions. The tranquillity and natural beauty of the surroundings contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable stay, despite some comments about narrow access roads.
Comfort is generally well-received, with guests enjoying the cosy setting, comfortable bed, and warm fireplace. However, some guests suggested improvements to seating and heating arrangements, indicating that while the cottage is comfortable, there is potential for enhancement.
Facilities are appreciated, especially the well-equipped kitchen and superb bathroom. However, guests have suggested the addition of a washing machine and noted issues with appliances and maintenance. The garden's upkeep and the need for a clearer view were also mentioned.
Guests have expressed gratitude for thoughtful gestures such as the provision of Welsh cakes and other refreshments upon arrival. These small touches have been well-received, contributing to the overall positive experience, though it is noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
This pretty stone-built, semi-detached cottage is set in an elevated, rural location, and enjoys some wonderful views of the countryside down to the Tremadog Bay estuary, situated just five miles from Harlech and five miles from Porthmadog in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. This delightful cottage offers the perfect romantic rural retreat for a couple, and combines traditional with some modern and contemporary twists in styling. Decorated in warming greys and neutral shades, this charming cottage is full of charm and character with exposed beams and wonderful stone fireplace housing a warm and welcoming woodburner in the sitting room, perfect for those chillier evenings, relax and snuggle up after enjoying a romantic candlelit meal. The kitchen is small, but modern and well-equipped and upstairs the bedroom boasts a king-size bed and some wonderful views over the garden, encompassing countryside scenery and wonderful estuary views and well, what can we say, the bathroom is just superb! Spacious and bright with a separate shower and a beautiful freestanding roll top slipper bath on claw feet, perfect for a long soak and a bit of pampering after a day on the mountains, nothing quite like it to soothe those aching muscles! Outside is a large enclosed lawned garden with furniture, a peaceful haven to sit and enjoy the fresh air and wonderful scenery. There are numerous walks from the doorstep, two particular favourites are to the Llyn Tecwyn Isaf, a beautiful lake only 300 yards or so from the cottage. Follow the lane around the lake and walk up to Llyn Tecwyn Uchaf where solitude is in abundance and the peaceful atmosphere is deafening, not to mention the great fishing here! Walking past Llyn Tecwyn Isaf keeping to the left head up to the small Welsh Victorian church and ancient churchyard, the views are stunning and the atmosphere surreal and spiritual, definitely worth a visit. The golden sandy beach at Harlech and the renowned Royal St. David's Golf Club are only a short drive away. Visit the beautiful Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion and the delightful harbour town of Porthmadog, with its array of shops, tea rooms and eating establishments and also home to the Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Steam Railways. Blaenau Ffestiniog is also close by with the Llechwedd slate caverns, Zip World Titan, Bounce Below, an underground trampoline, and Zip World Caverns. This cottage provides a great rural base any time of the year for a relaxing and enjoyable break away. Note: This cottage is next door to Ref.11143, together they sleep 6.
Llandecwyn is a scattered rural hamlet in North Wales, which stands amidst farmland, hills with lakes and mountains, which are all perfect for scenic walks and mountain biking. Llandecwyn is set on the National Cycle Route 8, plus birdwatching can be enjoyed on the red kite waymarked trail, which passes through the hamlet. There are also birdwatching opportunities along the coast and at the rspb Osprey project, which is nearby.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom.
Bathroom with freestanding roll-top slipper bath, separate quadrant shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.
Electric storage heaters and woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi with fast fiber broadband, selection of books, games, DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Shared garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.1 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Terraced garden has unfenced drop.
Note: the last mile or so up to the cottage is on a narrow country road with passing places
Note: Adults only, no children
Note: Lake fishing available nearby, requiring licence and permit which be bought locallyin Penrhyndeudraeth.Note: This property is currently up for sale.
Reviews (60)
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Rachel
Location is stunning and the house is cosy. Furniture comfortable, especially the very comfortable bed. Unfortunately, there is definitely an air of neglect both inside the property and outside in the garden compared to our first few visits. A leaking window caused by lack of general maintenance was the biggest issue. The cleaning company lack attention to detail and, in my opinion, do the bare minimum, if that. The post pandemic earlier check out and later check in times seem unfair and unnecessary when the property isn't being cleaned properly anyway. As with all holiday accommodation the requirement (and my aim) is to leave a property clean at the end of a stay. Unfortunately, this is difficult with the very substandard equipment provided. None of these niggles affected our stay and we would happily book again as we love the area and the property is perfect for lovely walks from the house and just enjoying the view.
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Katherine
Loved our stay in this cottage -beautiful surroundings and went to sleep every night listening to the owls hooting Total relaxing stay and well equipped cottage -very comfy bed and somewhere we will return to one day
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Lynn
That said we were very disappointed with the standard of the accommodation. It's facilities are poor, dated, tired, broken, unkempt, mouldy and unclean on our arrival. The garden was virtually unusable due to being obscenely over grown, the 'view' was totally obscured but over growth.