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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
73 Customer Reviews
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"A well equipped and comfortable cottage set in a stunning location."
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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."
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"Fab cottage, log burner fab"
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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.
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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.
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"Home from home comforts lovely place to stay we will definitely be back"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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"Absolutely beautiful house, very well equipped and gorgeous garden with lovely views."
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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.
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"Absolutely amazing place."
Very well catered for.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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"Great place to stay"
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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"A lovely well equipped home, great location for getting about with brilliant views from the property, would definitely recommend."
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"Lovely week with family and friends, great location for exploring the local coastal path"
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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"Excellent house and great location."
looking forward to re-booking another stay in the New-Year
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"Charming place :-) amazing view fresh air"
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"Great location, nice personal touches left for arrival, comfortable, spacious and cosy."
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"Great house presented to a high standard and well equipped."
A brilliant location to explore the area and amazing view
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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"A lovely home and the house owner was extremely helpful"
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x king en-suite cloakroom, 1 x twin
- Two bathrooms: 1 x ground floor bathroom with double shower, WC and basin, 1 x en-suite cloakroom with WC and basin on the first floor
- Sitting room with wood burning stove.
- Electric heating, Bed linen and towels provided, Woodburning stove, Fridge / Freezer, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Washing machine, Dishwasher, Flatscreen TV, DVD player, Garden furniture, Enclosed garden with covered pond, Off road parking, Stairgate, Travel Cot (no linen), High chair
- Two well behaved dogs welcome
- Shop and pub 1.5 miles
- Note: logs and coal provide for your stay
- Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
- Note: There is no Telescope at the property
The property
Rhos Wen is a lovely family holiday house.
Recently refurbished and redecorated from top to bottom, the owners have created a wonderful, light, airy and comfortable home from home.
On a quiet cul-de-sac in Llanfair, it's less than a five minute drive into the pretty village of Harlech with its' independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, and of course the mighty Harlech castle! The contemporary kitchen has all the mod cons and equipment you will need including an electric hob, oven and extractor fan, microwave, fridge / freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine.
You won't mind washing up with the fantastic sea view out of the kitchen window.
The small utility room has a washing machine.
The comfortable sitting room has a wood burning stove, squishy sofas and flatscreen TV and DVD player.
The French doors leading through to the dining room means that you can open up the room if you prefer a more open space.
Sliding patio doors from the dining room leads out to the lawned garden with landscaped beds.
There are three bedrooms.
On the ground floor there is a double bedroom.
Next door there is a bathroom with a loo, wash hand basin and double shower.
There are two further bedrooms upstairs.
One has a king sized bed and ensuite cloakroom with loo and basin, and the other has twin single beds.
Outside there is a small lawned garden to the front and and enclosed lawned garden at the back with lovely sea views across the rooftops.
There is private parking for three cars at the front of the house on the drive.
The heating is by electric heaters.
There is a wood burning stove in the sitting room.
The initial basket of logs is provided.
Rhos Wen is less than a ten minute walk to a Blue Flag beach with miles and miles of golden sands backed by the glorious dunes.
A five minute drive in the opposite direction takes you to the stunning village of Llanbedr - a picture postcard village - and Shell Island.
A little further on is the pretty town of Barmouth where you can enjoy a more traditional seaside day out, riding on the donkeys and eating candyfloss.
You'll be hard pushed to fit in all of that the region has to offer...so you might need to come back again!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
LLANFAIR
Harlech 1.4 miles; Barmouth 11 miles; Porthmadog 13 miles.
The pretty village of Llanfair has an impressive location, quietly nestling between the foothills of the Rhinog mountains and the stunning golden beach of Harlech, whilst also providing panoramic views over Shell Island and Cardigan Bay. Boasting its own mild climate due to its unusual positioning, and an exciting array of wildlife and birds including soaring buzzards, this traditional village is an ideal base for wonderful scenic walks in the surrounding countryside. The small town of Harlech, which is a World Heritage Site is only 1.4 miles away and is dominated by its majestic 13th Century castle. Popular with golfers due to its famous Royal St. David's course, Harlech also boasts an excellent variety of amenities, including some good quality restaurants. Located within the Snowdonia National Park and on the beautiful Cardigan Bay, this is a fantastic holiday location at any time of the year.
Note: The heating is by electric heaters. There is a wood burning stove in the sitting room (Coal and logs provided for your stay).
Note: There is no 'family' bathroom on the first floor, only the ensuite cloakroom in the double bedroom.
Note: First dog in booking is free, £20 for an additional.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
Note: There is no Telescope at this property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas