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"A well equipped and comfortable cottage set in a stunning location."
Reviewed by Sue4.1★Oct 2024
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"We found the property to be in excellent location for us,and could not fault the property at all,fantastic view out to shell island."
Reviewed by Derek4.4★Sep 2024
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"We had an amazing."
Stay at the cottage. It was so beautifully maintained and every little detail was thought of. The log burner was a winner and so cosy. We loved our daily walks down to the beach and the views out of the cottage were stunning. We would love to stay again!
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2024
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"This is a superb property in a great location."
We have booked it several times.
Some of the photos advertising it on the Sykes website are not up to date and so do not do it justice.
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jun 2024
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"Had a wonderfull stay."
The house was very clean and had everything you could need. The views are just beautifull. Would recommend to friends and family.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2024
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"Immaculately clean house with a beautifully maintained garden."
Had all the kitchen utensils you could need along with a great selection of books and DVDs and the walking books were very helpful. The enclosed back garden is great for dogs. Extremely comfortable beds. In a great location for discovering the area, lots of places in very easy reach. Beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend and would also like to return ourselves.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2024
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"Fab cottage, log burner fab"
Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Apr 2024
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"Delighted we discovered Rhos Wen."
Great location, nicely furnished, well equipped, very comfortable and very clean. Lovely welcome pack (thank you) and good communication from the owner. The rear garden is self contained so great for dogs and of course for sitting and enjoying the sea view. Llandangw beach is just a 10 minute walk from Rhos Wen and Harlech beach can also be accessed on foot via the zig zag path. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Apr 2024
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"We were very pleased with the accomodation perfectly meeting the needs of our family of 2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 children and 2 dogs."
The furnishings were tasteful and furniture very comfortable, In particular, we noted that a lot of thought had been given to equipping the kitchen for all cooking needs. Also, a good selection of patio furniture. In all, a good result and we hope to rebook wishing to explore further the stunning coastline and Snowdonia National Park.
Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Apr 2024
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"Home from home comforts lovely place to stay we will definitely be back"
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Mar 2024
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"The photos don’t do the beautiful open views justice from nearly every window."
Stunning. Great location for a short wander down to the beaches or up into the hills. The house is very comfortable, well equipped and the welcome pack was really lovely also. Thanks for an amazing stay, we hope to be back.
Reviewed by Kerry4.7★Feb 2024
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"Lovely clean house with great views."
Nice welcome pack. The kitchen is quite compact but well-equipped. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Jan 2024
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"A great break."
The cottage was very comfortable. The kitchen, though small, was very well equipped. It had a lounge and a dining room which was important to us as the family has mixed ages as that meant you could choose the tv are and a quiet area in the dining room.
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Dec 2023
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"We loved this Rhos Wen."
It was perfect for our Christmas week and had everything we needed. The dog was happy with the garden and we were very happy with everything overall.
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2023
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"Lovely property in a great location whether you want to sightsee or beachcomb."
We’ve been to this property twice this year,and are looking to visit again in the new year.
Reviewed by Della5.0★Nov 2023
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"This property is fantastic the views from the windows are amazing over Cardigan Bay."
The house has every thing you may wish for from your own home, the owner is always only a text message away if you have any issues with the property, on arrival there was a wonderful welcome pack including milk wish after a long journey you can make tea or coffee.it is so dog friendly ours loved the freedom running on the beech you can visit the beach only every day if you wish a 5 min walk to a gate way taking you to steps way down a cliff or a 5 min drive across the road to a parking area and café well worth a visit.
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Oct 2023
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"We all enjoyed our stay, no negatives, the location and the property is lovely."
The home has everything, and more, you could possibly need.
Reviewed by Jean4.7★Oct 2023
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"We had a lovely week at Rhos Wen despite Storm Agnes blowing in mid-week!"
It didn’t stop us getting out and about and we enjoyed the beautiful beaches, gardens and our first visit to Harlech and Barmouth. The property was very well equipped, warm, clean and comfortable and a pleasure to return to after our expeditions. We even visited the nearby slate caverns which is a self-guided tour and proved rather interesting. When we got back to the cottage on the Friday the gardener was there tidying up what is a very pleasant, well kept garden plus, it’s secure for dogs. If only we’d had suitable weather we would have used the great choice of garden furniture. Just one thing (and this is an observation rather than a criticism) it would have been helpful to know before our arrival that dogs weren’t allowed on furniture or upstairs and I think this should be made clear in Important Information. We assumed that a dog friendly property would allow us to use the variety of throws we always bring with us to protect furniture. It made for a little more work for us throughout the week but certainly didn’t spoil our holiday.
Reviewed by Olwen4.7★Sep 2023
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"Rhos Wen is beautifully maintained and furnished and its owners are very generous in all aspects of their hospitality."
The garden is lovely and safe and the house's position, with its large windows and views of the sea is wonderful. We had a relaxed, thoroughly enjoyable week, with all sorts of weather, and would love to return one day.
Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Sep 2023
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"Wow what a lovely spot great beaches on door step excellent place to explore home from home property would highly recommend."
10 out 10
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Sep 2023
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"Rhos Wen was above and beyond our expectations."
The property was very clean, very comfortable and we had everything we needed for a lovely holiday. The area is idillic and despite some nasty weather we enjoyed ourselves very much. We did get a day on the beach which was very relaxing with a great cafe and toilets. We walked to the beach and back a couple of times which was very pleasant. Bel, the owner, was on hand if needed via text.
Also we had a lovely welcome pack upon our arrival. The housekeeper brought clean bedding and towels after our first week and she was very pleasant as was the gardener. The whole property is looked after so well. We really hope to return one day soon. Oh, and the views from the property are amazing too.
Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jul 2023
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"Home from home."
Everything you would need from your holiday. Very friendly owners. Wonderful location, beautiful weather, wales at its best. Thank you again would love to come back Mark and Sara
Reviewed by Sara5.0★Jun 2023
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"Absolutely beautiful house, very well equipped and gorgeous garden with lovely views."
Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jun 2023
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"Incredible cottage with stunning views."
You provided all the home comforts we needed.
The accommodation was clean, tidy and well-equipped for four adults and two children.
The garden is flawless, with interesting and beautiful flowers & shrubs surrounding the property. Beds were wonderfully comfortable and the bathroom is lush!!
The log store was really generous too, we had a couple of fires in the evenings.
The accommodation is dog friendly, which makes a huge difference being able to bring the furry family members along. So thank you :)
We all agreed the weather was perfect, we were very lucky. But even if we had a rainy day, the board games and comfy lounge would have suited us fine. As it was, we explored the local bridal-ways and made it to local beaches - WOW! Hidden gem beaches where we wiled away the days body boarding, jelly-fish finding and sunbathing. At times, we had an entire beach to ourselves! (And they are dog friendly - so total bonus!)
You can pop to Harlech, which has the gorgeous castle and lovely local shops. The deli is a must visit location!
Barmouth is down the road in one direction, whilst Porthmadog and Black Rock Sands in the other.
We were also well situated to visit the Zip World Experience, where the kids (and grown up kids) had a blast zip-lining down a mountain!!
Communication was brilliant, Bel and James were only a text away if needed and seemed genuinely lovely people, happy to help.
Cannot recommend this lovely home from home enough - we will definitely return to this wonderful cottage.
Reviewed by James5.0★May 2023
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"Absolutely amazing place."
Very well catered for.
Reviewed by Donna5.0★May 2023
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"We had a wonderful week at this lovely cottage."
It is spacious and comfy and super dog friendly. The views are amazing and the garden is well maintained. We were blessed with good weather for most of the time so able to enjoy long walks on the local beaches with the dogs ( Harlech beach is stunning) and then return to let them dry off in the garden. Communication with the owners was brilliant when they let us know of a couple of issues out of their control. Thank you Bel and James for use of your home and for the welcome pack; much appreciated. Will return! Best wishes Sheila, Gwyn, Bonnie, William and Oscar xxx
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★May 2023
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"Super accommodation - spacious, comfortable and well equipped."
Very convenient for 4 adults. Owner was very friendly although we didn't even meet her in person. But a phone call was sufficient to solve a problem we had very quickly. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Heri5.0★Apr 2023
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"A lovely well equipped property."
Stunning view of the sea from the rear of the house. Lovely to have a beach just a mile away. Excellent new bathroom, a brilliant shower. Property well situated for touring the area. Really enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2023
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"Rhos Wen is a lovely home from home, everything you need is there, views from the back of the house over the sea are beautiful."
Excellent service and contact from the owner. We especially liked the log fire as it was late March when we visited and the chilly evenings were cosy and warm. Thank you so much.
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Mar 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Rhos Wen."
Really great location for exploring the area, lots of wonderful walks from the doorstep. The house was warm, welcoming and well equipped, it felt like a home from home.
Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Dec 2022
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"I would recommend this property to stay, well equipped and the location is lovely, great place to base yourself to explore the area further."
Great place and really dog friendly. We had a great stay.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022
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"Excellent! Very well equipped with everything you could possibly need, the only thing I could fault was the pillows maybe think about replacing."
Reviewed by Debbie4.7★Aug 2022
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"A lovely home in a great location, garden was a real bonus and hearing/seeing the sea from the house was amazing."
Everything you could need was there. Perfect place
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2022
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"The house was very comfortable and well equipped and in a great position with a fully enclosed garden for the dog."
The items left for us were really thoughtful especially the hand soaps and the toilet rolls which are not always supplied in every holiday let. The only thing we couldn't find was an instruction book for the washing machine.
Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Aug 2022
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"Nice house, good location."
All you need and more ! We really felt at home for that week, enjoyed the European Cup of women’s football on the large TV. We had perfect weather and enjoyed garden and went to the beach several times. Splendid view from the 1.floor towards the sea!
Reviewed by Ralf5.0★Jul 2022
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"Thoroughly enjoyed staying here, just loved looking out to sea whilst having breakfast & dinner & coming back from some wonderful walks & sitting in the garden when we got back, we were very lucky with the weather, the views from the house & garden are amazing, there was everything in the home that we needed, it was very comfortable & spacious."
The beach across the road was lovely & dog friendly, you could do walks from the doorstep or drive in either direction to find some amazing walks with fantastic views.
I would highly recommend staying here, thank you for a wonderful holiday.
Reviewed by Tracey4.7★Jul 2022
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"The property was everything you could want in a holiday rental."
The views over the bay was beautiful and and plenty of room outside. Inside is spacious and comfortable and a nice large tv in the lounge, thoroughly recommend this cottage
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2022
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"Great place to stay"
Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jun 2022
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"Lovely clean and spacious property with great views
A short walk to the dog ..."
Lovely clean and spacious property with great views
A short walk to the dog friendly beach
Will recommend and return one day
Garry and Carol - May 2022
Reviewed by Garry5.0★May 2022
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"Fabulous property, very spacious, light and airy with fantastic views - especially from the strategically placed chair on the landing."
It is situated just a 10 minute walk from the lovely Llandanwg beach. The house is very well equipped and a folder provides instructions and information on everything you may need. The toys were an unexpected surprise and well used by my granddaughter (so much so it was a job to tear her away to go out!) Absolutely beautiful gardens with plenty of seating. The locally made Bara Brith left for us by the owners was one of the best I have ever tasted (and I’ve tasted a few in the 40 years I’ve been visiting Harlech!)
If you are looking for a comfortable “home from home” for your getaway then Rhos Wen is the place to go!
Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★May 2022
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"Absolutely loved our stay in this property."
Well placed for the beach and scenic walks. Beds were comfortable- will definitely book again!
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2022
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"We loved this holiday cottage."
It felt like home and was a great base for exploring Snowdonia and North Wales. The beds were very comfortable and the whole cottage was clean. There was a lot of space for the family to relax and enjoy the spectacular views over Shell Island and the Lleyn Peninsular.
The garden is small, but lovely and is fully enclosed for dogs (although there is a low gate which some dogs might be able to jump over). The smart TV and Wii were loved by all the guests, cuddling up on the sofas in front of the wood burning stove. We also loved the many games, books, jigsaws, toys and DVDs which were available. The kitchen was well stocked and has a large fridge and freezer, as well as a washing machine and coffee machine.
They only negatives were that we had trouble fitting the plates and bowls in the dish washer and found that the oven trays were a bit greasy - not great for us vegetarians as they smelt of meat! Also, we were a bit disappointed that the telescope was not in the cottage, despite it being in the photographs. But, despite these few niggles, we had a super holiday at Rhos Wen and will definitely be booking again!
Reviewed by Julie4.4★Apr 2022
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"A lovely well equipped home, great location for getting about with brilliant views from the property, would definitely recommend."
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Dec 2021
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"Lovely week with family and friends, great location for exploring the local coastal path"
Reviewed by Helen4.7★Oct 2021
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"We had a problem with the blind in the kitchen, rang the owner and she sent someone round within half hour, the couple that came were the folks who clean and look after the property."
Lovely couple and resolved the blind problem and showed us how to work the microwave!
The property was excellent, bigger than the photos show, everything was perfect. Not surprised it's a popular property
Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Oct 2021
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"Rhos Wen is a beautiful place to stay, that was booked 12months ago."
We booked 3 with Sykes Cottages, but when we needed assistance and understanding with our Grange Over Sands holiday in March Sykes were terrible, afraid we can't recommend you.
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2021
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"Great location, a bit of a walk back from the beach after having fun with two young grandchildren, but not too far, and it meant they were hungry for their tea cooked in a well equipped kitchen while they played with the games that were provided."
We had a lovely week that was definitely enhanced by staying in a great house.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2021
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"What a beautiful house absolutely had everything we needed and more."
Harlech beach fantastic for dogs and us humans plus really great base for exploring a fab part of Wales…would highly recommend thank you
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2021
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"The cottage was extremely well equipped, especially for the toddler we had with us."
So many extras we hadn’t expected. Very generous owners.
Reviewed by Suzanna5.0★Jun 2021
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"TO THE TUNE OF "MEN OF HARLECH"
Folk of Britain stop your dreaming
Visit ..."
TO THE TUNE OF "MEN OF HARLECH"
Folk of Britain stop your dreaming
Visit Rhos Wen where it's gleaming
The welcome there had us beaming
Once we got inside
A toast unto your cleaner
Her efforts were much keener
No dust or dirt
Your eyes to hurt
We didn't even need the vacuum cleaner
The view from there was quite astounding
It really got our hearts a'pounding
'Til the storm left us floundering
By the fireside
Reviewed by Slyvia4.4★May 2021
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"Both Sykes and the owners were extremely helpful and friendly."
The cottage is beautiful, with beautiful views.
Will definitely visit again.
Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2020
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"Excellent house and great location."
looking forward to re-booking another stay in the New-Year
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020
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"The holiday cottage was lovely - plenty of room, nicely decorated and very comfortable especially the beds."
Perfect location for walking to the beach and not too far to the other attractions in the Snowdonia National Park. We enjoyed many scenic walks courtesy of the National Trust. We appreciated the welcome pack on arrival and loved the view from the kitchen and dining room. Some good local eateries on the doorstep, otherwise a very well equipped kitchen for dining in. The place was spotless and has a good COVID 19 action plan in place. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed by Kathryn4.7★Aug 2020
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"Lovely clean home, excellent communication with the owner on arrival day, and into the holiday when we had car trouble, owners couldn't be more helpful and the neighbours lent a helping hand too!"
lovely welcome pack on arrival. no concerns with covid as changes have been put in place, re hand sanitiser within the property and fogging between guests. Had a lovely stay very handy for 2 beaches within walking distance, also visited a nearby waterfall which was amazing. Blackrock sands not too far away and ideal as you can drive on the beach and take as much as you want with you in the car. Near to Portmeirion Village too. Would rebook if we go to this area again.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2020
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"We enjoyed staying at Rhos Wen, it is a warm and comfortable and would gladly recommend to any family looking for a holiday base close to beautiful beaches and Snowdonia National park."
This is one of the nicest and best equipped cottages we have stayed at and would look forward to staying there again.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Mar 2020
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"Rhos Wen is one of the nicest holiday cottages my friend and I have been to, within easy reach of many stunning places both coastal and inland."
As other people have said it was lovely to find bottles of wine, cake and milk waiting for us, and a vase of Japanese Anenomes on the window sill. It is exceptionally well equipped, with basic cooking stuff like oil and salt and spices, as well as cutlery, crockery, pans etc. which was great for the few times we cooked. We loved the small conservatory, which was ideal for relaxing in the late afternoon and evening after a day out; great views over the sea and some spectacular sunsets. We enjoyed watching the birds on the bird feeders which we filled up twice during our stay. The lounge and bedrooms were comfortable and spacious, as was the bathroom. There was nothing negative at all! We'd recommend it to families, as well as adults, as there is an amazing collection of toys and games. (PS the owner was very helpful when we had a minor problem with the television)
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2019
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"The holiday home was really home from home, with a fantastic selection of kitchen equipment, including cleaning materials, that often fall short in holiday lets."
We enjoyed comfortable beds, and had a plentiful supply of extra bedding, and towels. The cosy living room led onto a bright and airy dining room, that offered beautiful far reaching views across the bay .
The location was just right for us, with access to stunning beaches, wonderful views and good local eateries.
Last but not least, a big thank you for the thoughtful welcome pack of milk, cake, wine and doggy treats, and to Luke for recommending the Grapes Hotel tasty ribs!
Reviewed by Judith5.0★Sep 2019
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"Well equipped very spacious cottage with views over the bay."
Very clean and we are looking forward to holidaying there again next year.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2019
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"We had a wonderful week in Rhos Wen."
The house was exactly as advertised - bright, spacious, clean, quiet and with everything we might need for the week.
Reviewed by Caitriona Ni5.0★Jul 2019
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"A very enjoyable stay at Rhos Wen one of the best houses we have rented."
Attentive owners. Easy booking everything went smoothly. Would return again.
Reviewed by E5.0★Jun 2019
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"Lovely house, great attention to detail."
Great location, with two lovely beaches walkable from the door.
Loved it and definitely hope to return.
Reviewed by Darren5.0★Jun 2019
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"Set in a quiet cul-de-sac with lovely view of the sea from rear of the property."
On arrival we had been left a bottle of milk, cake and a bottle of wine which was a lovely gesture from the owner. The accommodation was clean and tidy and well equipped. The beaches were a short drive away and my niece loved going rock pooling on the nearest one to the property. Easy access to Harlech only a 30 minute walk or a short drive away. We had a 3 night stay and this was not enough time to explore all the areas, but we cramped as much as we could in visiting Bamforth, and local places to eat, we would happily stay here again. The weather was dry but not sunny and I can imagine that the scenery would be amazing when the sunshine’s.
Reviewed by Joanne4.4★May 2019
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"The cottage is spacious and comfortable, nicely decorated and in a great location."
It is probably the best-equipped cottage we have ever stayed in, it made such a pleasant change to find a kitchen with proper sharp knives, decent cutting boards, good quality pans, lunchboxes, cleaning products and some cooking basics like olive oil, salt, pepper and spices. We appreciated the wine, milk and cake waiting for us on arrival. The beds were very comfortable and it was nice to stay somewhere with a king size bed for a change! The walk down to the beach was short, but steep! Good for building leg muscles! We stayed in March so the log burner was very welcome and we used it every evening.
SarahMar 2019
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"Charming place :-) amazing view fresh air"
Jan 2019
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"Great location, nice personal touches left for arrival, comfortable, spacious and cosy."
Oct 2018
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"Great house presented to a high standard and well equipped."
A brilliant location to explore the area and amazing view
Sep 2018
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"Good location, 15 minute walk to quiet beach with dog friendly section."
Cottage has all that you need and more for a break with children and dogs. Lovely welcome pack left by the owners too. Highly recommended!
Sue MorrisAug 2018
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"Great house, easy to manage, perfect for a holiday (it ‘works’ really well) with all the basics there that you sometimes find you have to buy (e."
G. sandwich boxes, loo roll, tin foil, washing up liquid etc ...) as well as some really nice personal touches (fishing nets for kids, couple of bottles of wine, lovely Bara Brith, milk in the fridge).
Great location with fab views, particularly from the comfy chair on the landing looking out over the sea!
We all agreed one of the best holiday cottages we’ve ever rented.
Aug 2018
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"Rhos Wen is a lovely place to stay."
The owners have gone to enormous lengths to meet the anticipated needs of their guests. There were even some welcome treats for the dog. Although the weather wasn't brilliant, we had a fantastic week and were very sorry to leave.
Aug 2018
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"Location very good for walkers, light airy and spacious and for us, an older ..."
Location very good for walkers, light airy and spacious and for us, an older couple, very peaceful with quiet neighbours and we will definitely book again
Jul 2018
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"One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed at, lovely house with beautiful views."
Short walk to one of the nicest beaches.
Jul 2018
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"A well appointed cottage with everything you could wish for."
Appreciated the well stocked basics such as kitchen roll and the clean , fresh condiments and spices were a help with menus. The decor is attractive and areas are well thought out.
One comment is that there is a large shower but no bath. There is ample room in the bathroom to have had a good sized bath with shower over. However, this is only a comment, not a criticism to detract from a comfortable cottage.
The views from various parts of the house are wonderful.
Jan 2018
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"A lovely home and the house owner was extremely helpful"
Oct 2017
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