Cefn

18 Customer Reviews

• "A spacious and comfortable cottage for our stay, four adults and two dogs."

  Views towards mountains and general surroundings are peaceful and relaxing, cottage is cosy and well-maintained and heated throughout. The narrow hillside track up to the cottage is very steep and sharp initially but we got used to it and were up and down everyday exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Grace3.8★Aug 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at Cefn."

  I have visited Snowdonia many times in the past and its a beautiful part of the world. Cefn is situated in pure nature, beauty and quietness. We did many walks, went for runs in around the steep hillsides, roads and local area. Visited the nearby Barmouth Beach which was truly spectacular! Golden sands and clear sea water on one side and tall hillsides, greenery, old buildings on the other and the weather was great low to mid 20s ! What a lovely little place that was and it takes less than 30 minutes by car and very scenic, especially passing between the mountain valleys. Cefn was tidy, comfy and is a great place to stay. Yes, the road up is a bit steep with minimal passing places as described in the description but we never once encountered the local farmer who i believe lives in the property further up the road? The views from Cefn are amazing. The lovely peaceful sounds of birds when you wake up, to be able to sit out side in the spacious garden area and just enjoy scenery and nature, no cars, no noise from sirens...no one staring in and being nosey. We live in a fairly quiet part of the UK but its growing so fast and becoming more of a city than a market town. There is a slight smell of damp when entering the home but this is not a fault. Its a house built in the old ways of thick stone walls. We have this in over half of our own house and we get the same issues when its been wet and cold for weeks. Its due to no modern insulation between the walls as they are super thick and made in traditional ways before building regulations and more. I love how the property is spread over two floors. Downstairs is very practical and cooler and upstairs being a converted attic is always warm. I am 6ft 3" and i did come to close quarters confrontations with the low beams but generally its the one above the cooker as i enjoy the cooking aspect of being on a break...but the small door ways to the bedroom are fun and interesting and our daughter loved this. We were there for her 7th birthday. A lovely home to stay in, beautiful part of Wales, within Snowdonia. We saw the American jets flying by which although unique is not something i believe is needed in this beautiful area of nature and peace and quiet. It is though quite an occasion to see yourself potentially higher up than they are flying....The local people i bumped into were as kind and welcoming as ever. I like that the ancient Welsh language is still spoken even though it is said to be sadly fading? If you like some peace and quiet and with places to explore nearby then Cefn is a perfect little spot. Cosy, has all you need. Dog friendly (we took one aging dog) and is situated within the hillside with stunning panoramic views.

  Reviewed by Dave3.8★May 2024

• "We had a lovely short break at Cefn."

  A beautifully remote little hideaway ideally suited to our specific plans for the weekend. We would definitely consider staying again if returning to the area.

  Reviewed by Aaron5.0★May 2024

• "If the house has restrictions on where dogs are allowed, this should be stated in the original listing, we would have not booked if we had known they were not allowed upstairs."

  We never let our dog on the furniture, but some people might so this should also be specified

  Reviewed by Andrea3.1★Apr 2024

• "Beautiful cottage and location, nice and remote."

  But not too far from shops, beaches, lovely walks and the fab Mach loop for plane enthusiasts. Everything you need for a getaway! Thank you

  Reviewed by Angie5.0★Nov 2023

• "A lovely cottage ."

  Would be better if there was signs from the road . And if there steps at the front of the property where light at night . By a security light . And one at the front door .

  Reviewed by Paul4.1★Oct 2023

• "We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Cefn."

  The cottage was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped. The setting is amazing - there are wonderful views and it's so peaceful and secluded - and yet it's a very convenient base for large parts of mid and north Wales. Catrin was an attentive and helpful host, but not intrusive. We can thoroughly recommend Cefn.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Idyllic for complete peace and quiet."

  . Beautiful surroundings.. Quaint property..clean..Home comforts..homely.. High spec.. every essential needed.. appreciate welcome pack.. Love the family history of the place Can smell damp but appreciate age of property and I'm very sensitive to it Overall very much needed the relaxing break and appreciated the stay Would recommend stating the incline up as our transporter struggled a little

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Sep 2023

• "Whilst the position and surroundings of this cottage are lovely, there are some issues."

  Firstly, the garden is not enclosed and dogs ( or children) could easily get out into the road. This could be easily rectified, or the listing needs to be changed. There are serious damp issues, we had to wash all kitchen items in cupboards before use, some walls were wet, and the smell downstairs was unpleasant. The garden table and chairs were broken, and the outside shingle is unpleasant for both people and animals to walk on. The wifi is 1.5-2 mps, and cannot be relied on for streaming. No laundry detergent was left, and only one kitchen bin bag and 5 dishwasher tablets were provided for 3 adults stopping for 9 nights. The iron and vacuum were both broken. The beds were very comfortable, and for the price the general furnishings were decent. The views are great and theres lots of wildlife. An issue with the water supply was fixed quickly. Whilst it is a dead end road, we experienced a fair amount of farm traffic during harvest time, and the road up is steep, narrow and a bit precipitous at times. We left the cottage two days early.

  Reviewed by Natalie2.8★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in the middle of nowhere with amazing views."

  ....if you want peace and quiet than this is the place..... can't wait to go back

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Aug 2023

• "This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location, but the refence to "ducking may be required" due to the low upstairs bedrooms completely underplays the reality."

  If you are over 5'10, this cottage will cause you difficulties. There are several low beams, including one across the kitchen which makes cooking difficult. The upstairs bedroom doorways are less than five feet high, so if you get up at night to use the bathroom (which is downstairs) and you're a bit sleepy, there's a good chance of bumping your head however tall you are. A tall person cannot move around inside without constantly ducking to avoid low beams in all rooms bar one. I bumped my head many times and it put a real dampener on what was otherwise a wonderful week.

  Reviewed by Jonathan2.8★Aug 2023

• "We enjoyed wonderful views, peace, quiet and privacy."

  We loved seeing the birds of prey who regularly fly over. The cottage is in easy reach of walks and the coast. There were good quality fittings and contents which makes a very pleasant change for a holiday cottage. We felt very welcome in this part of Wales and our dog was made welcome too. Thank you to the owners for the welcome pack which also included treats for our dog who enjoyed them very much.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2023

• "This was a wonderful surprise turning up to this cottage in the mountains as it was beautifully laid out and very clean and tidy."

  The little basket of gifts went down extremely well not just for us but our dogs to. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants to visit this area and we will be booking again in the spring next year.

  Mr Andy HolderNov 2020

• "Super lovely week in this cosy and beautiful cottage."

  Amazing mattresses, nice and warm (even in January) and had everything we needed. Loved that it was nicely decorated - modern, simple and no knick knacks!

  Ms Jodie CorrallJan 2020

• "The cottage is exactly as pictured and described."

  It was spotless and the thoughtful note and welcome goodies were very much appreciated. The road to it is hidden (marked as a dead end) and steep, but it's so worth it as the scenery and views are breathtaking. Waking up to the sunrise and mist in the valley was beautiful. There is plenty of hot water, parking, seating even a snug for getting away from the hubbub downstairs (my pre teen loved this space) The kitchen and out house is fully equipt for a long stay. I'd like to keep this place a secret so we can always book but I know the owners will do exceedingly well with this perfect cottage hideaway.

  Mrs Victoria SimmsJan 2020

• "The cottage was fantastic and had everything we needed."

  In an excellent location with great views and an enclosed garden to keep our dog safe.

  Mr Stephen BassettNov 2019

• "A lovely cottage in a wonderful location"

  Mr Malcolm FairhurstOct 2019

• "Beautiful cottage, peaceful and a restful place to have as a base for the amazing views and for going to lakes, coast ,mountains and sightseeing."

  RAF jets flew beneath the cottage through the valley on a couple of occasions, breathtaking.

  Oct 2019

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