Minffordd

32 Customer Reviews

• "The mattresses were all very uncomfortable and need upgrading."

  The outside fencing was down and consequently there was no privacy. THE CONTACT WAS PRACTICALLY USELESS WITH MANY UNANSWERED CALLS TO ACCESS THE PROPERTY. Eventually contacted by text message only. On the plus side, the house was lovely and warm and the kitchen great.

  Reviewed by Penelope2.5★Oct 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay, cottage very clean and tidy and well appointed and good location"

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7★Oct 2024

• "House is in a lovely little town."

  There pubs, shops, cafes, lovely walking trails. People are very friendly. Property is nicely positioned and compact. We chose it because we needed three bedrooms. Property maintenance team was very responsive and attended to everything very promptly. It is obvious that the house is being used often as it does look a little tired, wood burner didn’t seem to work but it was not a problem. We wanted it for drying up as it was quite damp outside. All in all we had a lovely stay and did a lot of activities.

  Reviewed by Leone2.5★Sep 2024

• "The house was in presentable condition on arrival, the key was left in the table as advised."

  The shower drain was clogged and walls very dirty. The owner was quick to fix the drain, so happy about that. The toilet cisten button popped out every use. On cleaning the floor on leaving I found that under the couch someone had spilt liquid which had been there awhile and quite dirty behind couches, not attended too in awhile. The main bed was ok but the others had springs that pushed into your back, very uncomfortable. Outside could be made to look so nice but a messy area.

  Reviewed by Mark2.8★Aug 2024

• "The property is lovely."

  Homely and well-equipped to be able to cater your stay. The property was clean, tidy and has an abundance of movies to choose from (which is great for rainy days). It is in a brilliant location for evening drinks, restaurants and local amenities, as well as a great situation for those who are visiting places in wider Wales. We would definitely stay again :) Our only issue was parking as the listing states parking in the pub carpark next door which they refuted, but we did manage to find spaces in residential areas (where we could be considerate) no more than 5-10 mins walk.

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★May 2024

• "The property is tired and do not reflect the pictures on the website."

  The windows are filthy, the rug shown in the picture shows white panels but are now brown, the sofas are worn out, the paint work is chipped, there iare no details about what to put in the recycling boxes or collection dates, no wheelie bin for general waste, major building works being carried out in the next door property. Details advise you can park in the car park of the public house the goat but it is now a pub garden on concrete with very loud noise because the weather was sunny. Delivery's being made to the back of premises on the street from 6.30. This property details need to be updated to give people the chance to make an informed decision.

  Reviewed by Mandy2.2★May 2023

• "The property is in a good location, Bala is very nice lots of shops and the lake is great."

  The property was more than adequate for our needs, allthough not dirty was rather neglected in certain areas, outside toilet and yard could be a lot better.

  Reviewed by Alan4.1★May 2023

• "What a perfect place to stay!"

  The size, the layout, the the location! We had an amazing time.

  Reviewed by Oliver5.0★Aug 2022

• "I'm surprised the cottage meets your requirements It felt more like an air bnb ..."

  I'm surprised the cottage meets your requirements It felt more like an air bnb property and I was expecting more from a Sykes property

  Reviewed by Spencer2.2★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property with all amenities available."

  Really enjoyed my stay and staff was very helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Janice4.7★Dec 2021

• "We were aware that we couldn’t park at the property, and the owner was helpful with where to park."

  However we were unaware that the cottage was on a busy short cut road where it was extremely difficult to load/unload our car without having to step in and wait for passing vehicles, many of whom glared at us for causing a minor obstruction for 5-10mins max. This really does need to be stated in the description. Also while dog friendly, there was nowhere near the house where my dog could toilet; instead I had to walk up to a small grassed area by the car park. Not ideal in the rain. I do not think dogs should be allowed for this property. It’s too difficult as the rear yard is just concrete and the front is far too busy.

  Reviewed by Vicky3.1★Oct 2021

• "Just that parking was a wee bit of a problem, we thought we could park in the pub car park next door, but I recon that had changed with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic."

  The details just need to be updated. We had no problems parking in the High Street till 10am, but then had to make sure we moved the vehicle.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Sep 2021

• "Our holiday stay here was brilliant, not far from shops and restaurants so great location."

  However it can be noisy next to a pub, so would not recommend for people looking for a quiet holiday. No parking outside cottage but plenty of free parking nearby. Comfy, cozy cottage, Ideal for visiting nearby attractions and using the lake.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage advertises off-road parking for one car, when we arrived there is no off-road parking only a space behind the pub beer garden that is next door (this is also not advertised in the listing) most nights the beer garden was busy and noisy until the early hours (so late nights for us as we had to have the windows open because it was so warm, glad we didnt have small children trying to sleep) ."

  I read the welcome pack in the cottage which says that the parking available is the pub carpark next door so we left our car there. While we were out in the evening on the second night the landlord of the pub next door (who was very upset) knocked on the door asking why we had parked our car on his carpark??? We were not in at this point and my 15 year old son was the one who answered the door to this upset landlord, we had to go into the pub and explain that we had been told that we could park there. He was really angry because he has not agreed this with the owner of the cottage. The cottage itself has its own problems, the fuse box above the front door it all uncovered and exposed circuit board in the kitchen, the toilet didn't always flush, the attic room had a broken floor board in it (the cleaner did offer to have someone fix it but we didn't really want someone knocking while we were staying there) The outside space is a small yard which had the bin and recycling boxes stored in it (which during this heatwave did not smell the best so we could not sit outside for long) The DVD player does not work also. We left for home two days early, had enough.

  Reviewed by Alison1.9★Jul 2021

• "We enjoyed our stay in this lovely house, not suitable for light sleepers wanting a late morning start due to most mornings there being local deliveries to pubs etc as your behind the main high street however this didn’t bother us!"

  We loved our regular walks from the house to Bala Lake which looked different every day with the weather changes, very enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Katee4.1★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage and owner!"

  Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Erika4.7★Aug 2020

• "Really lovely cottage situated in a lovely village ideal for visiting many places"

  Reviewed by Lee4.1★Jul 2020

• "The property was very comfortable and cosy, and made for a wonderful few days' stay."

  Plenty of facilities for catering, the only thing missing was perhaps a dishcloth. Bathroom sink was slightly blocked but not a major problem. Parking is tricky without blocking neighbours doors etc. Would very much recommend the property though and would stay again.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Dec 2019

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Very clean and very accommodating. It was fully kitted out for everything we needed and was located a 1 minute walk from takeaways and shops if you needed anything. About a 5 minute walk to the lake and was an all round amazing cottage. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get away. Also very accommodating for dogs.

  Reviewed by Cerys5.0★Dec 2019

• "The cottage was very nice but lacked one vital ingredient, a teapot."

  This was pointed out to the property manager and we were promised that one would be sent round, but even at the end of our break it had not materialised. Despite the above me and my wife and son enjoyed our stay as it is in a strategic place to visit nearby attractions.

  Reviewed by Peter3.4★Jun 2019

• "Lovely house, convenient location."

  Couldn't have found anywhere better.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2019

• "I felt the description seriously over rated the house."

  .. the parking was barely off road and we had to clear broken glass before using it. The place smelled of dogs, the bedding and pillows were old and really needed replacement. There was no hot water until end of Sunday and then no central heating until the day before we left. The owner was very pleasant and helpful when we reported the hot water problem. The house is at the back of a pub so the smell of cooking oil prevented sitting in the garden or opening windows. Next door neighbour parked directly outside across the front gate which restricted access and was aggravating.

  Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. 01244 345 700 Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tina1.9★May 2019

• "April 2019 - family of 5 adults, 2 year old toddler and 1 well behaved dog."

  Miffordd was ideally located just off Bala high street (very busy road though), parking was not an issue (most days we parked one car in the allocated space and one in The Goat pub car park and when busy we could fit both cars in the allocated space. The property was very clean and suited our needs perfectly during our stay. Bedrooms - beds were comfortable and plenty of space for our clothes except in the attic room (however, difficult to get suitable furniture up there). There was a cot bed for our toddler but no mattress only the base (however, we improvised and used a duvet off the bed not being used in the attic room - perfect). Bathroom - spacious with a fantastic power shower and plenty of towels for all. Lounge Diner - plenty of comfy seating in the lounge for our needs and the beanbag came in handy too. Plenty of seats around the dining table. Wooden baby gate at bottom of the stairs. Kitchen - at times (party of 6) we could have done with a bigger fridge but we managed as we ate out most of the time. All essential utensils available, plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery. We used the oven one evening - suggest you read the instructions if it's different to the one you have at home. Dishwasher (take own tablets) microwave and washing machine (take own tablets) available too. Understairs Storage - in here you will find the freezer, vacuum cleaner, clothes airer, iron and ironing board, brush, mop and bucket including a spare baby gate. Back yard - Safe and secure - perfect for our toddler and dog. Would be a suntrap in the summer. Patio table, bench and chairs available. Highly recommend Y Cyfnod Bistro in Bala High Street for a meal and the White Lion Hotel for a drink. Y Padell Aur is a great Chip Shop and Bala Spice do a very good Indian (take your own alcohol if you are sitting in). Our days out were too - Barmouth, Porthmadog, Llangollen and Chester Zoo.

  Reviewed by Linda Wyn5.0★Mar 2019

• "Standard of equipment in Kitchen very poor cooker and pans dirty, frying pan unusable, Cooker not big enough if catering for six."

  Lack of small sauce pans , no dessert dishes,no small glasses no cleaning equipment and spare bags for bins poor selection of cutlery.Outside light in yard did not work, also you could not use outside toilet because it was full of patio equipment. Also it did not mention in the write up about the steep twisty stairs. nothing in bedroom to put your cloths on . could do with a light over the mirror on wash basin.also the people next door parking across gateway. also nothing in lounge to put a drink on when sat watching the television......If we had not been meeting up with family members who had come from various parts of the UK we would have come home

  Reviewed by Elaine2.2★Dec 2018

• "Friendly and helpful staff."

  House lovely.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jul 2018

• "We were under the impression from Christine at the cottage that we had allocated parking at the pub next door to the cottage,this infact was not the case and we only managed to park 2 days out of 7."

  When we parked legally on the road we had rude notices put on our car as we had obviously taken a local residents spot.This did mar our stay as on day trips we were always trying to get back before the car park filled up. The cottage was comfortable but lacked various kitchen items but we managed,the windows were very dirty and needed a good clean and the garden needed weeding badly infact the occupants who had stayed prior to us had spent some of their time weeding,not what you expect to do on your holidays.The cottage is a great spot near to shops and various eateries surrounded by lovely walks etc. Linda Thorpe

  Reviewed by Linda3.1★Jun 2018

• "The holiday cottage itself is very presentable, well looked after, clean and tidy."

  If you stay at this property I think that Sykes should make it clear in the description that the 'Off Road Parking' is actually in the pub carpark that is next to the cottage. Also, suggesting that the nearest pub is a two minute walk away isn't entirely accurate in my opinion when it is next door! We had hoped to take an expensive kayak with us, but when it became apparent that it would have to be left on the car in the pub carpark we decided not to risk it. We also found out from a previous review, after the cottage had been paid for, that there is no direct access into the back garden so no option of storing it somewhere safe.

  Reviewed by Catherine3.4★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was absolutely first class for location, facilities, cleanliness and comfort."

  We didn't want to leave at the end of our stay and will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Clyde5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was lovely and in just the right location, we had no problem with parking at the Goat thank you to them."

  If it wasn’t for them there would have been no parking, The cottage could have done with a nest of tables to put your drink on, and a mirror on the wall in the bedrooms to do your hair. Not enough glasses and the cooker was poor. The back where the table and chairs in need of a clean and the yard was in the need of a clean. Noise from the pub at night kept the little one awake. People in the area were lovely, home made ice cream shop was a hit, as was the restaurant Plas-YB-Dre brilliant food, and they are dog friendly. The cottage is within easy reach of many beautiful places, plus there are lots of walks in Bala plus the railway. And of course Snowdon to climb which is amazing. Beautiful Wales

  Reviewed by Linda3.4★May 2018

• "Convenient location, clean and tidy and handy for amenities."

  The area was good for walking but not as much to do if you had a dog and the weather was not suitable for walking as this is main activity. Plenty of dog friendly places to eat. Royal White Lion pub round the corner was a very good place to eat.

  Reviewed by Ann-marie4.7★Apr 2018

• "The cottage is very well located for Bala high street with everything in walking distance (shops, pubs, restaurants)."

  There are walks and bike rides direct from the door. Parking is in the neighbouring pub carpark and this means that sometimes space is lacking - its not really possible to park outside the house due to the width of the road, though you can get away with it for packing. The back garden is accessed through the neighbours garden. We were a family of four, I think the house would feel crowded with 6, especially as there is only one bathroom and the toilet is in the bathroom. There are permanent stair gates on the stairs and the stairs to the loft room are steep with a very low ceiling - anyone with mobility issues would struggle. We thought there was a lack of plugs in the kitchen and lounge and would advise taking a plug board if you use a lot of electrical devices. Mirrors in the bedrooms would be useful. Whilst the listing says there are games and books in the house these were limited and we were glad we took our own games.

  Reviewed by N4.4★Mar 2018

• "Beautiful cottage."

  fabulous location to the high street and beyond. Katrina was wonderful !

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Dec 2017

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