Llys Llywenan

38 Customer Reviews

• "We stayed in this property in August, from the moment we walked through the door we knew it was uncared for."

  We complained to Sykes from the beginning as this was supposed to be a last holiday for a terminal ill family member. I cannot believe the other reviews say how clean the house is, as this was far from the case, from wrappers left on the windowsill, blue roll stuff between the gaps in the window, mould on the blinds, dirt and dust all over the house, dead flys and spiders, holes in the walls, dirty hand marks on the doors, stains on the curtains just generally very unclean, the shower was help up with cable ties the oven was dirty there wasn't a single room that didn't have a issue, The broken toilet seat mentioned in a pervious review from a year ago is still broken. Fire blanket is also old and hasn't been checked since 1990s. Very obvious that no repairs have been carried for this property for a fair few years. One of the responses we had back about the rust and the mould in the bathroom was because people had not opened the window while showering. I'm appalled that sykes cottages have this property on there books, when we contacted them regarding the state of the property they did not care at all!! Sykes are only interested in taking money from all without any care for the customers. For owners that care about about there properties and put in so much hard work and love, they would be mortified of the diabolical condition of the property. It could be a beautiful property and is in a lovely location but needs so much work on it. As a family we have been booking with Sykes for decades and have never ever complained before we have never had any issues like this before, so very disappointed how Sykes deal with there complaints. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK!!! Pictures will be available on TripAdvisor please take a look.

  Reviewed by Rod1.3★Aug 2024

• "This spacious house was perfect for us in a peaceful location."

  Well cleaned. Lovely gardens. No Light pollution. No noise pollution. Wonderful views across the sweeping valley. The owner was very polite and helpful.

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Aug 2024

• "The house was lovely and had a lovely surroundings."

  There were a couple of things regarding the cleaning but overall we had a good stay and would definitely ask to hire again.

  Reviewed by Sam4.4★Jun 2024

• "This is a lovely property, truly in the middle of nowhere, which was lovely."

  Some simple maintainence wasn't spot on. One of the toilet seats was only attached on one side. That was 'interesting' if you weren't paying attention, and the sliding wardrobe doors in one bedroom are falling off of their runners. Next doors dogs seem to be able to get into the back garden, so it's definitely not totally secure. Our dog didn't figure out the escape route though, thankfully. There are lovely views across to the Holyhead port at the back of the property, and views of a pretty lake from upstairs at the front. The property is large and very comfortable throughout. There was plenty of room for five of us and our dog. The beds were all comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and the garden was neat and tidy. We would book this property again if we decide to visit Anglesey again.

  Reviewed by Carolyn4.4★Aug 2023

• "The good things, spacious, quiet location and a lovely garden with loads of parking."

  The bad things, Toilet seat broke, my daughter who is 7 months pregnant almost slipped off it. I went to tighten it up but there was actually no fitting at all on one side. No locks on the bathrooms, could be cleaner (we left it much cleaner than when we first entered it), beds are very uncomfortable. No logs for the fire as was stated in the advert, we were really looking forward to that part.

  Reviewed by Neil2.5★Aug 2023

• "On entering the property it smelt musty and damp."

  It was soon evident that the property had a damp problem in the master bedroom and living room. Bedding felt damp and there were patches of water ingress around most of the walls and bubbling paintwork. Inside the wardrobe had damp patches and all clothes also ended up smelt musty too. There were damp patches on walls in the living room too with a plug socket that was rusting to a point where I used an extension cable to a safer looking plug. The TV Ariel was badly wired causing picture and sound drop out. On the second day I had to get a £20 streaming stick to solve the issue. On the second day the toilet seat broke in the shower room. We notified the owners immediately about this and other issues but received no reply or offer to fix the toilet seat. The plug socket in the hallway looks like it had been replaced and very poor plastering was evident and was probably due to damp too. A plug in the damp master bedroom was corroding on the top, again a damp issue. The property in general as well as outbuildings and gates were in disrepair. We felt the outdoor shed area was dangerous for anyone to go near , full of holes and falling apart. A rail going up the steps to the conservatory was also wobbly with loose screws. We understand broadband was slow but a simple bit of Ethernet cabling to the old TVs would have helped. In the conservatory there were wires coming out of the wall and the soundbar was coming away from the wall. There was a general unclean feel around the whole property and poor maintenance. The owners can back to us, through you, stating that the sealant around showers, sinks and baths had no gaps and was just messy. How hard is it to get sealant right and stop it from going black. We were disgusted at the state of the microwave which was rusting badly under the glass rotating plate. Some of the beds had old sprung mattresses that were noisy when you turned over and woke you up. The owners said they had put mattress toppers on but they were thin quilted toppers that did nothing for comfort or noise. We sent 12 text messages to the owners directly after getting a message from Paul asking if we had settled in and being told there would be a 5 hour power cut on day due to tree felling. We are now back home and we’ve not had a single reply to any text message. Instead, half way through the holiday we eventually got a reply from them though Sykes with excuses and that things would be fixed when we leave. We tried to get alternative accommodation but everything was booked solid. In the end we kept away from the property for as long as possible each day and my 75 year old mother was forced to sleep on the sofa in the conservatory which was not ideal. Reading legacy reviews on Sykes there are quite a few that mention the same issues with this property. The owners have done the bare minimum to rectify the issues. If they know there is a damp problem surely that must be noted in the listing. If they know the repair work is messy then let customers know! We had some great times out in Anglesey but it was spoilt by staying in a poorly maintained, damp, musty property. I have video and photo evidence of all the issues I’ve stated and will be seeking a refund. I offered 50% at first but due to their lack of after service I’ll now be seeking a full refund.

  Reviewed by Ian1.3★Aug 2023

• "The cottage was just what we needed for our family break away on Anglesey."

  Ama,ing views to the front and back and a very quiet peaceful setting. Many memories to rekindle and places to visit. Plenty of space, well equipped and clean. With weather that was more like March or November we found the conservatory a get space for boots, coats and everything else. Glad to have two bathrooms and plenty of bedroom space. The garden was pleasant, if only we could have spent more time in it. Overall some aspects of the property were a little tired and need of updating but as a relaxing holiday home we found it perfect.

  Reviewed by Roger4.1★Jul 2023

• "Rang owner as instructed 48 hours before holiday for key collection several times, he did not answer the phone."

  Had to ring Sykes,they dealt with it. This is a lovely location, but the property needs some TLC. .

  Reviewed by Christine3.1★Jul 2023

• "Had a great stay at the Cottage."

  Loads of space for our Family and my Dog enjoyed the Garden. Just what we wanted for a week away. This was our second visit, and we hope we can return again soon. Thank You.

  Reviewed by Frank4.1★Sep 2022

• "The cottage is beautiful, spacious."

  perfect location, stunning views. Every room is very big, the garden is exceptional. Very secure for my dogs, and there was a gate at the bottom of the garden leading to some fields, bonus. Few minor issues, bottom oven, rear bathroom shower head and we couldn't fathom the bath, as I said minor issues but a little TLC to be perfect. There was an issue with the neighbour and allowing his dog to dirty in the cottage drive, but I made my views known and this stopped. All in all very accommodating, would definitely recommend and will return.

  Reviewed by Tina3.8★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was very tired paint pealing of the walls electric sockets loose."

  The mattresses on the beds had seen better days none of us were able to sleep properly they were so uncomfortable. I left a note for the owner. We had an initial problem with the next door neighbour not leaning up his dog mess I had to phone the owner to try to resolve this issue.

  Reviewed by Dorothy2.5★Aug 2022

• "The property was lovely with spacious grounds."

  The cottage is well kept and clean. We would hold recommend and would stay again.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★May 2022

• "House was brilliant all one level well positioned for our holiday needs (shame ..."

  House was brilliant all one level well positioned for our holiday needs (shame about the mess from dogs next door poop every time we went through the gate) but other than that we had a great stay would stay again Richard and Jane

  Reviewed by Richard3.8★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic place but in my opinion they definitely need a new mattress on the king size bed it's awful ."

  The fridge freezer is to small for a large family and sorry I didn't like the glass dining table and coffee table where children and toddler,s are there other than that we had a fantastic Christmas with all my family. Thanks again Paul

  Reviewed by A4.4★Dec 2021

• "We stayed at Llys Llywenan last year so knew what to expect."

  The property appears to be a cowshed conversion and suffers from damp in places resulting in damage to the decor and some mustiness if rooms (specifically the hall) aren't kept ventilated. The kitchen and dining equipment needs attention: almost every plate was either chipped or cracked and we didn't have as many saucepans as we would have liked. However, it was ideal for what we wanted. Just three of us and a dog. We felt relaxed and there was plenty of space; hot water 24 hours a day and heating easy to use if we needed to put it on for an hour (or more). As others have said, the fridge would need to be bigger if the cottage was used to capacity - we filled it up on our arrival, as we tend to shop as few times as possible (that's not why we go on holiday). The dog loved the safe, enclosed garden as did the rabbits and red squirrels. As we have now finished walking the Anglesey Coastal Path we are unlikely to return, but we would have no hesitation in booking Llys Llywenan again, or recommending it to others as long as they are not too bothered about minor imperfections.

  Reviewed by Judy4.7★Sep 2021

• "Had good time idea for all ages aand a small dog"

  Reviewed by Darren3.8★Aug 2021

• "Everything was great in the house"

  Reviewed by Sean5.0★Jul 2021

• "There were stains under the toilet seat."

  Dead flys everywhere. The vacuum was full to the top. The kitchen bin needed cleaning. After emptying the vacuum and getting all the dead flys out and cleaning the bin and toilet everything was good. This in no way reflects on the owners of the property, they were excellent.

  Reviewed by Rhianne4.7★Jun 2021

• "A really lovely place to stay this was our third stay here ,very clean and great views as always ,weather fantastic for us, we will be returning definitely."

  The only down sight was having a large family a separate freezer or larger fridge would have been ideal they would fit in garage space .Other than that we had good communication with owner Paul so if there was any problems they were promptly sorted.The garden was an excellent size and i was greeted by a red squirrel every morning.There are plenty of places to go around the area.

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely property, amazing views from both sides of property."

  Big and spacious rooms. We enjoyed our stay, managed to have a BBQ. We purchased a disposable one to rest on top of the one the one in store room. The snug upstairs was lovely to watch the animals near the lake. Only thing I found as a negative was dog hairs on floor, cobwebs all over, dead flies on carpet. We had to hoover place on arrival. The garden table was held together with sellotape and kept falling apart. Great base to visit Hollyhead, RAF Valley, nearby beaches... Enjoyed some nice walks. Lovely touch of receiving a bottle of wine on arrival. Overall loved the property, location, views and peacefulness.

  Reviewed by Priti4.4★May 2021

• "The cottage was a real home from home ."

  The pictures did not do it justice as it was a lot bigger than we expected. The bedrooms were of a good size and the bed we slept in was really comfortable. Although there were only 2 adults in our party , the cottage could house 8 people quite easily . We really enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the sun set after a day out sight seeing. The sofas were comfortable especially in the conservatory. The kitchen cupboards were spacious and the utensils were all you could need . The garden was a really good size and our dog spent hours running around it and tried it’s best to communicate with the horses in the field opposite. The snug was a great addition as it overlooked the lake opposite the front of the house, it was a shame that there was no access to walk around it. The only negative aspect was that the wi fi was not very strong and the signal for the tv’s in the bedrooms was poor and could not pick up the channels . Apart from that we had a great week and would highly recommend the cottage to family and friends.

  Reviewed by Neville4.7★Apr 2021

• "I am at a certain age so peace and quiet and comfort are really Important to me and this Cottage has it in abundance."

  Excellent Holiday had by our Group. Will book again and would recommend this Lovely Cottage for a great family holiday. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2020

• "Although the cottage sleeps eight, only three of us and a dog were able to travel (Coronavirus restrictions)."

  As a result there was plenty of room, but for eight guests it would be harder to eat or sit all in the same room at the same time. However, we had a lovely week and hope to use the cottage again in the future.

  Reviewed by Jan4.7★Sep 2020

• "Lots of space, three separate seating areas, lounge, conservatory and the upstairs snug all with TV etc kitchen well equipped lots of space for food etc but would recommend a larger fridge as not big enough to fit food in for 5 of us and full capacity is for 8 people."

  Although I had booked for 4 people but emailed yourselves and spoken to owner in advance to say there would be 5 of us only towels for 4 people were left for us to use. Bedrooms all large with plenty of storage space. Garden fab our lab loved running round it. Good to see a washing line too which we used most day to dry towels. Views front over the lake though you can't walk around the lake. To the back views stretch over to Holyhead and you can see the ferries come in and out. Holyhead closest for all major supermarkets and shops only 10 min away in the car. Would say there are issues when it rains especially in largest bedroom lots of evidence wet patches on all walls, but this want a problem and didn't affect our holiday. Looks like the owner is addressing this as we can see remedial work has been started on the flat roof. Situated on quiet road only a few cars a day went past.

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Sep 2020

• "Great cottage for a family group."

  Lots of rooms for everyone to have their own space and// or spend time together. The garden is huge with lovely views across the fields to Holyhead. We took binoculars to watch the ferries coming and going.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Aug 2020

• "Second night, roof leaked water soaking one bed, contacted owner who in fairness came quickly with a local builder but they where not sure what caused the leak."

  The main bedroom suffers badly from damp which left a poor smell in the room, damp is also obvious in the hall and main living area walls which has started to ingress into the plug sockets. I spoke to the owner about the damp and he said, because it is an old building and has no dpc, you expect some damp which he usually treat and repaints. The properties facilities are excellent as is the rear garden, however as this is listed as pet friendly it should be noted that the surrounding roads are 60 mph with no footpath and the lake opposite the property which gives a great view from upstairs has no path or access to walk a dog. which when heavy farm machinery comes past it is quite an experience that we do not want to have again. Teenagers complained that wifi was to poor to stream, this i only found out on the Friday before the holiday. I feel that a more accurate listing of the property and the surrounding area would have been more helpful when selecting a property from your site. We have holidayed on Anglesey for over twenty years and this is the first time that we have come away disappointed and glad to come back home.

  Reviewed by Paul2.8★Jul 2020

• "We booked this cottage very last minute (the day before the start of the booking)."

  Even so, I had a friendly and clear call from the owner giving me all the information we needed for our stay. We arrived at the cottage and were very surprised at the size of the place and the views from the front and back. There were no photos of the "snug" on the website. But what a room with fantastic views overlooking the lake. The back views were also beautiful, looking across the rolling patchwork of fields. I spent many an hour sitting in the large conservatory watching the ferries seemly flying across the sky as they made their way in and out of Holyhead. We saw plenty of wildlife in the garden too. We were paid a visit by a red squirrel one day. The layout of the bedrooms was very versatile, with one king size, two doubles and a twin room. The storage was very good in all of the bedrooms. The kitchen was well equipped with all of the things we needed for cooking and there was also plenty of storage space in the cupboards if you had lots of supplies. There was a bathroom and shower room, which also pleased both camps. The water was always piping hot and the water pressure very powerful in the shower. The cottage was in a very quiet location which is what we wanted, but it was only a 10 minutes drive away from some good restaurants and take-aways, with larger supermarkets only on a further 5 minutes. I would definitely recommend this cottage for a lovely scenic break.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.4★Jun 2019

• "Had a fantastic week at this lovely cottage ,in such a lovely place so peaceful and views from cottage front and back was fantastic ,gorgeous weather to top it off too."

  Will definitely be booking again .

  Reviewed by Martin4.1★May 2019

• "As a multi generational party with a dog this property was perfect for us."

  Lovely peaceful location wonderful

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★May 2019

• "It was a fantastic holiday We had booked due to a really horrible year as a family from a large fire at home to parents being diagnosed with lung cancer and heart failure and that's was just some of it."

  So we had booked because we wanted New year to be different and so we could just rest. This holiday was perfect and the cottage was totally awesome.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Dec 2018

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the cottage and didn't want to come home especially the dog she really enjoyed the size of the garden."

  We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone and we will be booking it again, thanks for a fab break

  Reviewed by Garry5.0★Sep 2018

• "Wonderful cottage with excellent facilities."

  Children (5 and 2) thought the garden was amazing and I lived watching the ferries come and go in the distance. Beautiful surroundings and great communication from the owner. Will be revisiting in the future. A new set of knives would be welcomed.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Aug 2018

• "Fabulous accommodation, gorgeous dog friendly garden."

  Intend to return ASAP. Ideal for Ferry to and from Ireland and central base for Anglesey. So peaceful and quiet.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2018

• "We stayed at Llys Llywenan at the start of July 2018, in searing heat and clear skies."

  On arrival i was surprised just how quiet the location actually was given that the image shows it being on the side of the road.Do not be put off by that - it was really quiet !! On entering the property i was stunned by the size of the extremely well equipped and gorgeous kitchen. The living room was enormous and so very comfortable. The conservatory was beautiful too, however in the heat we were having at the time it was far too hot for us. That isn't a negative on the property, it was just so hot outside that it was unbearable !! The garden is lovely, my 2 year old granddaughter and my 9 year old Boxer dog had an absolute ball playing in the vast space !! The bedrooms were, like the rest of the property, beautifully equipped, with more than enough storage and very very comfortable beds !!! I cannot rate this property highly enough. I've rented many holiday properties over the years and this has to be one of, if not the best. You know its good when the only two complaints are the kitchen knives being blunt, and the absence of locks on the two bathrooms. Would i rent this again? You bet i would !!

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was perfect for us because there was space for everyone and it was all on the ground floor which meant I could relax with my little one who has complex needs."

  I felt quite sad driving away!

  Reviewed by Alison4.6★Aug 2017

• "A lovely cottage in a quiet rural location with a large enclosed garden, ideal for the dog."

  Well equipped and not far from beaches and other towns on the island. Well equipped with TV's in bedrooms, living area and conservatory. If you are looking a quiet and peaceful break then this is the place. My wife said " I could live here" I think that sums it up.

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Jun 2017

• "An excellent property,well equipped,very comfortable,spacious."

  I would like to point out that Internet connection was never achieved during our stay.

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★May 2017

• "Good views of Holyhead harbour."

  Property warm. Lots of bird life. Comfortable lounge & conservatory. Comfortable beds.

  Reviewed by Lawrance3.8★Apr 2017

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