Ddol Helyg Farmhouse

52 Customer Reviews

• "Barbara is a lovely host, the children loved going round to the pottery painting and makings bowls it’s very close to all exciting things to do."

  The lake only 10 minutes away was great fun but busy! We had a lovely week there and would def go back

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jul 2024

• "Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

  The home is beautiful and we loved it. We would definitely stay again! Apologies again for the curtain rail. If a soft toy is found with “Alba” written on it, please could you let me know? It is my daughters and she was sleeping with it in the bunk bed room and it hasn’t turned up when I unpacked.

  Reviewed by Alice4.4★Jul 2024

• "The farmhouse was perfect for our family, very comfortable and completely suitable for our young grandchildren"

  Reviewed by Deirdre4.7★May 2024

• "Lovely setting and close to all local amenities."

  Barbara was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.The farm was ideal for our extended family get together along with our family dogs.

  Reviewed by Morris4.7★May 2024

• "We had a week at ddol helyg and we loved every minute."

  The house is gorgeous as is the view . Ideally placed for hiking and climbing snowdon as well as beeches and North wales . Barbara the owner an absolute gem who sponsored us for our walk up snowdon . Piggery pottery was good fun for kids and adults alike . All in all we hope to return very soon Thank u narbra

  Reviewed by Lynnette4.7★May 2024

• "Delightful farmhouse, very comfortable."

  Loved having an en suite in every bedroom! Hard floors everywhere which was great for the dogs. there was an air fryer in kitchen which came in useful. Loved the view from the conservatory especially when it snowed. Handy for everything the area had to offer. The owner Barbara was extremely helpful but unobtrusive. Amazon deliver as well!! Hope to return

  Reviewed by Julia3.8★Mar 2024

• "Ultimately, this was a perfect place for our family gathering which included a number of dogs."

  Barbara was very helpful and friendly and would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a large property with great facilities and fantastic view of the mountains, a short distance from everywhere you might want to go. Great value.

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Mar 2024

• "The property is actually as described in the listing, plenty of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms; it easily accommodated my party of 7 adults and 1 child with additional beds to spare."

  It is centrally located with Bangor, Caernarfon, Conwy and the beach at Dinas Dinlle all easily within 25-30 mins. For the walkers, Llanberis and the start of the Llanberis trail is 10 mins away. Wi-Fi is limited but the freeview tv and telephone signal are good.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property is very large and was able to comfortably accommodate our party of 11."

  Moreover, the rural situation of the property means it is very quiet. There is ample parking. The property is a 10 minute drive from Caernaefon and we found it to be an excellent base from which to explore Snowdonia and north Wales. The owner, Barbara is very friendly and we visited the Piggery Pottery on a rainy day. The pottery was a big hit with the children. One point for improvement would around general wear and tear of the property. The bedding and pillows around the property appear to be well used and dated. A small investment to buy new ones would improve the quality of stay. Moreover, although everything is in working order, the property would likely benefit from a general update and refresh esp. in the kitchen. Overall we had a pleasant experience and the property was good value for money.

  Reviewed by Sajeer4.1★Jul 2023

• "Had a lovely time,accomadation was roomy ,beds comfortable,and had everything we ..."

  Had a lovely time,accomadation was roomy ,beds comfortable,and had everything we needed ,it was nice having the conservatory to sit in,only downside,was not having walks straight from the door so had to use car everyday but we knew what to expect so was not disappointed, owner very friendly and welcoming so thank you Barbara

  Reviewed by Patricia4.1★Jun 2023

• "We had a fantastic stay at the farm house."

  Barbara was very accommodating and helpful. Views from conservatory is lovely. Plenty of space and sitting area. Barbara also opened the piggery pottery for us. We will surely go there again

  Reviewed by Shilla4.1★Jun 2023

• "Very spacious accommodation with 5 bedrooms all with en-suite and a further bathroom and toilet downstairs."

  The location is ideal for exploring the area with Llanbris, Caenarfon and Anglesey all within easy reach. There's a good beach approx 5 miles away called Dinas Dillne and a pub within walking distance. We liked the feel of the farmhouse and the views from the conservatory are lovely. We didn't like the lack of a proper wifi signal - although there was a decent 4G signal for our mobiles.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.1★Jun 2023

• "This was a return stay at Ddol Helyg Farmhouse and we had a wonderful holiday."

  The views are stunning and the location is perfect for a variety of activities. Thank you Barbara for making us feel very welcome and a highlight has to be time spent in the Piggery Pottery. From steam trains to spectacular castles; sandy beaches to mountain climbs this area has it all.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Apr 2023

• "We were there for 10 days for my 50th birthday and had a great time."

  The farm house holiday cottage was wonderful. It never felt too cramped even with capacity occupancy or too large for a family of four. The owner, Barbara, is really nice and very helpful we even did some painting in Piggy Pottery next door and was equally enjoyed by the adults as much as the kids. We are thinking of rebooking next year. One thing you may not immediately understand before visiting is how central it is to most of North Wales; Conwy and Carnarvon are within easy reach, shops and a friendly little pub are within walking distance.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Mar 2023

• "We had a fabulous weekend celebrating my husbands 60th!"

  15 of us & everything we needed. The farmhouse/cottage was perfect, big & confortable. Barbara the owner couldn't have done more for us & making us all feel very welcome. Highly recommend staying & we hope to definitely book again. Thank you Barbara!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Feb 2023

• "Barbara was warm and extremely helpful."

  She made us feel at home. The views from the cottage are excellent. Everything was provided. Highlyrecommended.

  Reviewed by Bhaskar5.0★Nov 2022

• "Excellent property."

  We picked a bad week as it was constantly raining and windy, but nonetheless we made the most of it.. It was a bit cold in the lounge and the conservatory. What kept it cold was that all the radiators throughout the house need bleeding as they were only warm at the bottom.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Nov 2022

• "Had a brilliant weekend stay."

  Lovely cottage with all amenities available. Plenty of bedrooms and on-suite bathrooms to cater for a large group. The downstairs bathroom and seperate toilet in laundry room was the most valuable of all as it was easy accessible from downstairs. Kitchen and dining room was bang on and the conservatory was nice to sit in the evening. Can't really complain about anything as host was very accomodating even when I phoned for a few queries which she gladly helped with. A brand new BBQ with extra disposables were also given which was a nice touch. Lovely place with a lovely host. Really enjoyed our stay as we had a large group. Will highly recommend to others. Will definitely stay again when I return to Wales.

  Reviewed by Shuaib4.7★Jun 2022

• "We had a wonderful time with all our family."

  The property is in a wonderful location with plenty of nearby attractions for all ages and if you are not one for wandering, the views from the house are magnificent. We were made to feel very welcome with some lovely Welsh treats. Dorothy is such a magnificent and talented host. We spent two glorious hours at the Piggery Pottery. We have already recommended it to some relations and friends. We will be definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Apr 2022

• "We loved it here would stay again, just could of been a bit cleaner."

  But it didnt spoil our stay

  Reviewed by Joanne4.1★Mar 2022

• "Mrs Winrow made us feel very welcome and was on hand to answer any queries."

  We all had a great time at the Farmhouse and if we are ever in that part of the country again we would definitely re-book. My daughter and grand-daughter really enjoyed the Piggery Pottery which is on site. Welsh cakes and Bara Brith bread on arrival was a lovely, special touch.

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Mar 2022

• "We had a lovely stay in a great property located perfectly"

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Dec 2021

• "House needs a good make over and a good clean ,Two of the toilets had broken seats and one of the handles was hanging off also one was leaking slightly."

  The kitchen floor had to be cleaned by us as it was dirty around the edges.The drawers in the kitchen were hard to open, Lots of dust on window ledges and an abundance of huge cobwebs everywhere. It is a nice property and in a lovely area but it needs new furniture and a good clean,We couldn’t have used the barbecue if we had wanted to as it was very rusty and dirty ,

  Thank you for your feedback. Customer comments are very important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to do this Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a very popular property and has been part of the Sykes portfolio for many years and receives back to back bookings. The feedback that you have given us is not typical of the property. The owner lives next door and is happy to help with any issues. If you had raised these during the trip, they would have attended the property straight away and sorted out any problems for you as we want Customers to enjoy their holiday The toilet seats and handles have been replaced. The BBQ has been removed but the owner left this at the proeprty so customers can use the disposal BBQs safely that she provides. The cottage is a traditional old cottage and has many of the original features. The owners spend 6 hours on changeover with their cleaning teams making sure that the cottage is ready for Customers. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gwen2.5★Sep 2021

• "Lovely farmhouse for the 14 of us in our party."

  The weather was really hot (30° and no wind) which made the upstairs very warm at night. Great location with lots of attractions less than an hour away. Barbara the owner greeted us on arrival and couldn't have been more helpful.

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Jul 2021

• "The cottage definitely needs a bit of TLC as the furniture was looking a bit tired."

  Some of the taps were leaking and the showers were just a drip. Also, a gate would be useful so that dogs and young children can be out in the garden. The garden is lovely and big, it’s a shame the dogs and young children couldn’t enjoy it. The owner was lovely and made us feel very welcome. The welcome pack with cakes and flowers was a lovely touch. We didn’t go to the pottery (which surprised us all as we had been looking forward to it). But there was so much to do in the area, we didn’t have time.

  Reviewed by Valerie2.5★Jun 2021

• "We had a great time in the house, plenty of room, lots of kitchen space, and a lovely homely feeling."

  Everything was very clean and although a couple of the sofa’s were a bit battered, there were plenty of cushions and throws. We spent most nights playing cards in the conservatory looking at the mountains! Barbara was lovely and we had a great time at the Piggy Pottery!

  Reviewed by Lisa4.1★Jun 2021

• "Very disappointed with cleanliness and shabby furniture, not worth the money I paid for the property."

  Thank you for your comments though we are sorry to read that you were disappointed with your stay. We pride ourselves on our positive feedback as you will see from our other guests comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary1.6★Aug 2020

• "It was a great break."

  The house was. A great size which allowed our big group to come.tocwther when needed aswell as spend their own time in their own spaces. All facilities were available that you would expect in a holiday home. Mount Snowdon was only three miles and many other attractions were close buy. Would definitely reco.

  Reviewed by Yasira5.0★Aug 2020

• "The owner of the property was a very nice lady."

  We were, however, expecting the general condition of the house to be better. The bathrooms are very small and ill-equipped. The communication with the landlady is over a landline only. This is harder to convey any problems such as our master bathroom shower did not work ( did not manage to communicate this forward to her) especially as my network did not have full coverage in that area. We had to take the property one hour later and leave it by 9.00. This is not the luxury or comfort we expected. No large TV screen and bearly any connection to Wifi so working from there or streaming movies for kids was very difficult. For this amount of money spent I was expecting much more. Wales, however, was beautiful and we are looking forward to coming back.

  Thank you for your feedback. This is not the typical feedback that we receive for this cottage. The check in and out times have been changed to allow our owners more time to clean the properties due to the pandemic. Our cleaning guidelines have been published on the website and we do notify Customers before they start their holiday The owner has checked the shower and advised that there are no problems with it. She would have been happy to help you with this during your stay as she does live onsite. We do provide a list of amenities and photos in the property description of what is available to Customers during their stay. Mobile phone networks can vary depending on the area that you visit Thank you for your comments. We do appreciate them and they have been passed onto the owner. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nir2.8★Jul 2020

• "Great big house, fantastic for group holidays."

  Loads of space inside and out Great location for getting to all the attractions in the local area. Could do with another set of plates and cutlery etc as when you have used one you have to wait for the dishwasher to finish Or have 2 dishwasher's? TV in main room could do with being a bit bigger. One of the showers caused a leak but we told the owner who said she would sort it. We had a great time, brilliant cottage/ house in a great location.

  Reviewed by Nicholas3.8★Dec 2019

• "Barbara was very helpful in deed, with it being Christmas she put lovely decorations up and Christmas tree, the children loved it."

  the pottery was very good, moving forward for the summer maybe a bbq to use outside would be considered.. also some more larger lamps for the main room, as found it a little too bright with all the main lights on. apart from that it was very good. thank you Barbara for all your help.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Dec 2019

• "A perfect location and facility for a multi-generational holiday - the house, like the owner, makes for an easy and relaxed experience - not luxurious, but everything we could have possibly needed in terms of kitchen equipment and kindness."

  The conservatory and garden were a joy in the May sunshine, and an evening painting in the pottery gave us more happy holiday memories. Barbara's local knowledge was considerable - there is a master baker and an award winning butcher tucked away in the village environs, and we ate wonderfully well!!

  Many thanks for this lovely feedback which is much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★May 2019

• "We rented this house as part of our golden wedding celebrations, so that we had enough space for all our family to visit during the week."

  The house was ideal, plenty of space and with excellent views. The area was very pleasant, Llanberis is very near with lots to do, and we also had a good day in Anglesey. The weather was also kind to us, with the warmest Easter on Record! The piggery pottery provided some hours of entertainment especially for the younger members of the family - and also for some of the older ones! Barbara was very friendly and very welcoming. All in all an excellent week.

  Reviewed by Jeffrey5.0★Apr 2019

• "We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was ..."

  We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was very helpful and she had put flowers in the front room which was lovely the other little touches like the Welsh cakes and tea and coffee was lovely too thanks for a great stay in your lovely cottage xx

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Mar 2019

• "Barbara who owns the property couldn’t do enough for our party of ten."

  So much so that we’re returning back in September 2019. A highly recommended holiday home, proprietor and area in Snowdonia.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2019

• "The house is in an ideal location for lots of walking & sight seeing and has a great view from the conservatory ."

  A lovely pub nearby . Llanberis has good shops & views & a lovely lake to relax by . Highly recommended .

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Feb 2019

• "Barbra the lady that owned the house was so lovely"

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Feb 2019

• "Great farmhouse in a really good location for walking/hiking."

  Well equipped and warm in the winter. Barbara the owner is great and very friendly. Many of our group visited her pottery on site and had a great time throwing a pot for a very reasonable price.

  Reviewed by Richard4.1★Feb 2019

• "Fantastic place with loads of space and lots to do."

  Barbara, the owner, was very welcoming and the kids loved her piggy pottery craft centre.

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Dec 2018

• "The pictures in the advert were clearly taken a few years ago."

  There is mould around some of the showers and the house did have a slightly run-down feel to it compared to other holiday houses that we have stayed in. Nevertheless it is excellent value for money with plenty of space to socialise in. The host was lovely and the pottery barn located next door was fun. Every bedroom had an en suite which was beneficial considering the size of our group. It’s a really good base for climbing snowdon (snowdon is a 10 min drive away).

  Reviewed by Suzanne3.8★Nov 2018

• "Spacious and comfortable house."

  So good to come back to a well equipped and cosy accomodation after a days walking in snowdonia.

  Reviewed by Lynette5.0★Nov 2018

• "This is a very beautiful house in a magnificent setting."

  We had a fabulous celebratory 60th birthday for my husband. It enabled family and friends to meet together and enjoy everything that North Wales had to offer. We were near enough for many of the attractions such as walking up Snowden (or going by train) as well as the longest, fastest zip wire in the world. A local hotel facilitated our desire (as non-residents) to use their pool. We enjoyed many walks in the area as well as visiting Caernarfon Castle; Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens which were stunning. Barbara was very accommodating and nothing would have been too much trouble - she responded quickly to our requirements. We especially loved the garden which had a stunning view. The house was comfortable for our needs with plenty of hot water available for everyone.

  Reviewed by Margaret3.4★Aug 2018

• "Great house for a family reunion as there's plenty of lounge space for the different generations to sit and talk or play games; especially useful given the Welsh weather!"

  Good value for money and plenty of facilities and activities nearby for a range of age groups.

  Reviewed by Gerard3.8★Jul 2018

• "A great location and good number of common rooms for a group."

  Also nice to have decent en suites although some were better than others and good to have extra shower and toilet downstairs. Linen would be better in white, coloured linen never looks clean enough. Mattresses on the soft side. Despiote these slightly negative comments, a great place and location and a lovely landlady. Will return quite likely next year!!

  Reviewed by Marcella4.1★May 2018

• "Had great help from Yasmin from the word go."

  Great all round experience and Barbara who's house it was we found to be extremely accommodating.

  Reviewed by Alexander4.6★Dec 2017

• "An excellent property for a family get together and the view from the conservatory is stunning."

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Jun 2017

• "Great house, suitable for our mixed age group ."

  Plenty of room . Great facilities and wonderful location Very friendly host and very helpful . Hopefully we will be back

  Reviewed by Ruth4.8★Apr 2017

• "Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a beautiful cottage with an exceptional view from the conservatory where we spent so much time."

  Piggery pottery adds to the interestingly spent evenings during our holiday. Would like to go back there,

  Reviewed by Kamila5.0★Mar 2017

• "It was the perfect place for a quiet family holiday with lots to do in the surrounding areas."

  Mrs Winrow was a really lovely lady and very welcoming. We had an amazing time.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.6★Dec 2016

• "Barbara was lovely and very accommodating and the property was excellent"

  Reviewed by Bob5.0★Dec 2016

• "Perfect location for our needs - peaceful and relaxing with lovely scenery all around."

  Barbra was very friendly, and a visit to the Piggery Pottery is a must, no matter what age you are! The Y Glyntwrog Inn is just a 5 minute walk away, serving lovely home cooked food - what more do you need!

  Reviewed by Carron4.6★Oct 2016

• "Lovely cottage with excellent views of countryside."

  Kitchen is a bit 'tired' but adequate. Another cooker would be useful as house holds 14 and two cookers when catering for a large number, if eating in a lot, would be easier. The 5 en-suites were perfect for a large family group so no fighting over 'facilities'. The younger ones among us and some of the older ones enjoyed pot making in the Piggery Pottery.

  Reviewed by Lynda3.8★Sep 2016

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