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14 Guests
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7 Bedrooms
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6 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
16 Customer Reviews
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"This house is just perfect."
It had everything we had hoped for in our holiday home plus more! From the outside the view is amazing, even on a cloudy day the beach looked stunning from the front windows. Once inside the house appears to magically become bigger than it looks from the outside. The ground floor, en suite accommodation was comfortable for my elderly father. He just needed a support to get up the two stairs into the property but the pathway / doorway allowed for plenty of space for his walking frame. From the lounge and dining room area you could again appreciate the beautiful view. It could also comfortably sit at least 10 guests for dinner around the table. (More if we had used the table extension and the additional chair which are provided). The ground floor kitchen had every utensil required. And plenty of crockery and cutlery for all meals. Each bedroom was comfortable and cosy. The beds, furniture and accessories all beautiful and in keeping with Criccieth's seaside location. The bathrooms were plentiful - never having to queue for a shower! And there was always lots of hot water when required. The top floor was our favourite, with a modern second kitchen, 2 additional en suite bedrooms and a lounge/ dining area again with amazing views. Although no allocated parking we never had trouble finding a space on the road, even on thr sunniest days. This house was such a perfect family location, the welcome hamper was a lovely surprise with treats for all ages of our party. The games and books supplied in the lounge were appreciated and enjoyed by all. The children loved its proximity to Cadwaliders ice cream shop and got into the habit of popping across the road to collect their dessert most evenings. The fish and chip shop was also rated highly by all! And obviously being able to walk within a couple of minutes to the beach, castle, park or high street added to the convenience of this house. We definitely recommend Gwynle and hope to return before too long. Thank you.
Thank you for your comments - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and that it was suitable for the whole family. Best Wishes Property Owner
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"A wonderful house with comfortable beds and excellent quality bedding."
2 broken serving dishes in the cupboard on arrival. Apart from that the amount of crockery and pans were more than adequate. However one frying pan and one large oven tray were past their best. The bins in the alleyway had not been emptied the previous week so it was difficult to fit in our rubbish. I spent time every evening making sure we recycled as best we could. I also talked to the refuse collectors to ensure our bins were emptied on Friday. The 2 brown food caddies were filthy and mouldy. They need replacing or cleaning and disinfecting by the cleaners. The drains at the rear of the property need attention as there was an unpleasant smell coming thought the plug holes in the back 1st floor bedroom. One of the toilet seats on the top floor was loose but was fixed by your maintenance chap who was also going to mend the back door handle. I only mention these details as I once ran a holiday let myself and welcomed feedback. I did email your company to ask about parking on the road but did not get a reply. We might have shared cars if we'd been aware that finding 4 parking spots nearby would be so difficult. I was the youngest at 78yrs old so it was a bit difficult. Overall a wonderful holiday in a fantastic house with superb views. Regards, Susan de Pear
Gosh , thank you for your very detailed observations! We will look into all the points you raise and bring to the attention of the cleaners as appropriate. We’re glad you enjoyed the house overall and your holiday in general. Property Owner
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"Excellent spacious property in a prime position, with outstanding view, maintained to a high standard, Facilities excellent for a family gathering of 8 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs."
Kitchen extremely well stocked with ample crockery, cutlery etc. Bedrooms had lots of storage space. Street parking near property was a bit hit and miss but paid car park only a short walk away. Rosana
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"Absolutely beautiful property and location."
Family of 12 (extended!) house was perfect and more. Great location for visiting local areas and loved little Criccieth too. Can’t wait to return.
We are so pleased your party enjoyed the little gem that is Criccieth! Thank you for your pleasing feedback. We look forward to your return. Property Owner
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"Wonderful, my whole family, 11 of us stayed in this amply equipped house and it suited everyone, handy for everyday shopping, restaurants, fish and chips etc and of course it was in Criccieth, my favourite place for holidays ever."
Margaret Davies
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted you all had a good week. Property Owner
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"Wonderful house which lovely decor and spaces."
We would definitely like to return Thank you
Thank you for your kind comments and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner
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"Wow this house was incredible."
The views are out of this world. We were blow away with the house it was enormous. 5 bedrooms have en suites and the bathrooms themselves are big. The walls are really thick so when your door is shut you can barely hear anything. The kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to make a dinner for 10 people. The outside was secure enough for the dogs. The beds were extremely comfy and clean. We will defiantly be back next year. Cricceith is a beautiful town and in a great location to explore the Llyn peninsula. Fee pubs we visited one being prince of wales which was great. We had a fabulous meal at Dylans along the sea front. Can’t wait to return.
Thank you for your kind comments and we look forward to welcoming you back soon Property Owner
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"Fabulous house in stunning location."
We had a great holiday and would love to return someday.
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"The instructions for bin collection are confusing."
We put the bins out as instructed but they weren't emptied. Then we had new bins on Friday which we weren't aware of. We had a problem with a curtain rail which had come down in one of the bedrooms but it was repaired within 24 hours. Thankyou.
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"A lovely comfortable well-equipped house with wonderful views and a great location."
The recycling boxes are insufficient for a large group which is a problem but overall a very enjoyable holiday.
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"The house wasn’t spotless when we got there (Rubbish was found behind sofa and one of the bedside cabinets) and the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes."
It also felt quite dusty! The recycling was also full to the brim and as it was almost a week before being emptied we we’re struggling for space to store our recycling. House however was lovely and a fantastic location. Ideal for a large family with grandparents. We had a fabulous week! Would def go back and stay!
Thank you for your feedback - we are sorry and disappointed to hear that the house was not spotless when you arrived - the matter has been raised with our housekeeper and this should not have occurred. The recycling regretfully is only collected once a week which is a mater we are unable to resolve but we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and would like to return. Property Owner
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"Fabulous house and location, we would definitely stay again, opposite the best ice cream shop, chip shop super close, walking distance to all other shops and restaurants and beach."
The house is super with 7 double bedrooms and bathrooms it suited us all. Greta kitchens and lounges.
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"Our large family group have had the most amazing stay at Gwynle this week."
The house is perfectly located just up the hill from the beach and has magnificent views. Bedrooms are spacious. Bed linen, towels and other furnishings are high quality and tasteful. The top floor apartment is spectacular. The rear garden is delightful. We have a few maintenence/housekeeping observations that may assist the owner, but none of these affected our stay in any way: 1. The bathroom door on the top floor sticks in the frame and doesn't shut 2. The shower in the top floor en suite was not working (we were informed prior to arrival) 3. No privacy glass in the other top floor bathroom 4. No privacy glass in the shower room attached to the twin room on the first floor 5. Shower head attachment falling off wall in same shower room 6. Bench seat at dining table is not ideal for older guests 7. A number of basic kitchen items missing (eg tongs, fish slice, large serving spoon, pizza cutter, plastic tumblers for outside) 8. The recycling bins were already full when we arrived, and the household waste bin over half full Sounds like a long list of issues, but they are all minor and easily rectifiable and didn't affect our stay in any way. It was a real wrench to leave. We would highly recommend this property.
Thank you very much for your feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Gwynle. We are currently waiting for our local builder to address the issues you kindly mentioned regarding the shower and bathroom door - and your comments regarding privacy glass will be addressed too. The kitchen items you listed were all supplied and we are sorry they were not there for you - these will be replaced. We are especially sorry and disappointed to hear about the lack of rubbish disposal - clear instructions are in the property as to how guests should dispose of their rubbish ( re collection times etc) and it is very frustrating when this is not adhered to since it unfairly impacts on future guests enjoyment. Property Owner
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"The shower in the en suite room on the top floor did not work at all, could not get any water out if it."
We used another shower which was fine but it clearly needs fixing.
Thank you for your comment we are asking our builder to look at this problem as we were unaware of the issue and hope your stay was enjoyable. Property Owner
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"A brilliant property in a superb location."
The decoration and furniture was first class with ample cutlery, crockery, glasses and 'white goods'. There is ample storage in kitchen and bedrooms. All beds were comfortable, clean and fresh with good quality towels and bed linen. There were a few points which require attention from your cleaning staff and their reporting of faults. Overall we had the impression the property had not been cleaned immediately before our arrival as there was visible dust on some hard surfaces and the lounge floor made bare feet dirty, a problem with a 2yrs. old. A number of the bathrooms had issues upon our arrival. On the top floor double bedroom the toilet seat was fitted too far back and loose. The shower cubicle was wonderful but the handheld shower bracket was broken and came away. A small section of the privacy film on the window was missing and appeared to be cut. On the middle floor the shower door of the quadrant shower was off the runners. (this was fixed by the plumber who came to fit the outside toilet which was not fitted on arrival) The mixer tap on the roll top bath had one spoke of the tap top missing (again noted by the plumber and reported) The window in the bathroom has dropped making it very difficult to open, and more difficult to shut. The ground floor bathroom toilet handle is old and loose, I suspect fitted the wrong way round. The rear gate was locked and unusable as the 'key safe' number was not the same as the front door and the new number not provided. The seating in the rear garden was great but, with the exception of the loungers, there was a mix of cushions only one of which was purpose made for one chair. This seems like a long list of 'complaints', they aren't ! They are observations to ensure minor issues are fixed before they escalate into major problems. None of them made any difference to our overall satisfaction with a fantastic property and wonderful holiday. A final couple of thoughts - a rotary line would be useful. In these days of economy a tumble dryer is not the only answer to drying clothes. A few more instructions on how to uses the 'white goods' and the central heating (not that we needed it !)
Dear Miles thank you for your lovely and honest review, I really do appreciate all feedback. I am happy to hear you loved Gwynle and can only apologies for the small teething problems you experienced during your stay and can reassure you and future guests that these have all been looked into and have been resolved. Thank you once again and hope you will return again in the future. Property Owner
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"We were privileged to be the 1st guests in the property and we were really impressed with the attention to detail in providing comfort for every bedroom at the property."
For us as a large family holiday location it was ideal - with plenty of hot water to rinse off after a swim in the sea which is only 100yds away. Also 2 magificent bath tubs to soak in. !!We were blessed with perfect weather, and the bbq facilities and sun umbrellas in the garden along with sunloungers were great. The top floor allows for 1 part of a family group to have privacy as it has its own living room and kitchen facilities- and the ground floor bedroom and en suite shower room is ideal for less mobile family members. Thank you to the owners for providing such a high standard of accommodation and furnishings. There is plenty of freezer and fridge capacity for large family groups.This is not a "get away from it all" location - but so convenient and views of the bay and sunrise over the mountains were spectacular. It met our needs as as 3 generational family holiday perfectly. We will definitely return.many thanks
Dear Jeremy, I am so glad to hear that you loved Gwynle just as much as we do and thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to your return in the future. Property Owner
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Summary
- Over three floors
- Seven bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request), basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- First floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- A basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Living/dining room
- Penthouse: Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area
- Gas Central heating
- Range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, washing machine
- 2 x TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Courtyard Garden with Patio seating area and BBQ
- On Road parking
- Dogs Welcome, please ask if you would to bring more than one
- No smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.2 miles
The property
Nestled in the centre of the charming town of Criccieth, is this large, three-storey property, Gwynle.
Originally a bed and breakfast, this grand home welcomes families and friends looking to celebrate special occasions or simply come together and enjoy this Welsh region.
Allow the designated chef to impress in the kitchen, home to a variety of appliances including a range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, so you’ll be fully equipped to whip up a feast for the whole family, whilst the utility room offers a washing machine and tumble dryer, handy for when your adventures take off on a muddier trail.
Carry the conversation into the living/dining room, serving the fruits of your labour at the dining table whilst you discuss plans for the remainder of the holiday.
After a filling feast, relax on the sofa and catch up on some TV, or gaze out the large picture window and admire views towards the beach.
There are seven neatly presented bedrooms at this property, sleeping up to 14 guests, so there’s plenty of choice for the whole family.
On the ground floor rests the first bedroom, offering a double with an en-suite shower, while the first floor hosts a super-king-size, a double with en-suite shower room a twin room and another double.
The top floor offers a stunning penthouse level, home to its own private open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area, plus two bedrooms, one with an immaculate en-suite bathroom and the other serviced by a shower room.
When you’re ready to explore, there’s plenty on offer in the town of Criccieth; history buffs will be drawn to the ruins of Castell Criccieth, while just moments away lies the rocky Criccieth beach, a picturesque spot for an afternoon stroll with your four-legged friends!
A second stunning beach can be found just a few miles away in Morfa Bychan, making it the perfect spot for trying your hand at some watersports.
Take yourself further afield to Porthmadog, known for its Maritime Museum and traditional steam trains, while the seaside village of Abersoch is popular for its stunning Blue Flag Beach.
Explore North Wales and make memories with your nearest and dearest at Gwynle.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
About the location
CRICCIETH
Porthmadog 5 miles; Portmeirion 8 miles; Abersoch 15 miles.
Often described as the 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, this delightful seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town’s 13th-century castle perches majestically on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline and offering superb views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.
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Note: This property has a Good housekeeping bond of £500
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute