Summertime Lodge

44 Customer Reviews

• "The property was spacious clean and the view was outstanding."

  . We were lucky with the weather and made full use of the balcony.The heating failed the first night ,contacted the owner who fixed it the day after.Quiet and peaceful, very relaxing,not far from Llandudno ,Colwyn Bay.If you want a few quiet days to unwind this is the place for you.Also pets are welcome . Ian from Blackpool.

  Thank you for the excellent cleanliness, comfort and facilities score. We are glad we could help sort the heating for you and that you enjoyed the balcony in good weather so you could really enjoy the spectacular views . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Winifred4.7★Sep 2024

• "Lovely lodge only issue the mat in the living room was very slippy"

  Thank you for letting us know and the mat will be checked, we are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Jul 2024

• "Neat and clean, kitchen good but short on some utensils but managed."

  Lovely veranda and views. Only issue was boiler get airlock resulting in no hot water. Needed to contact owner twice who reacted and got sorted! Overall lovely location, building getting worn but nothing to spoil our time, besides weather!

  Reviewed by Christine4.1★Jun 2024

• "We expected a marvellous holiday as we always have with Sykes but although the view was absolutely fantastic our holiday was marred by the fact there was NO hot water."

  When hubby looked at reviews the previous people had reported it. The floor in the lounge and dining room was warpedby damp. There was a washer and freezer available the key for the shed was on a bunch but no note left as to where the bunch was. We decided that we would leave on the Thursday as we were desperate for a shower. I'm sorry Sykes but we will have to have a long think before holidaying with you again

  We are sorry sorry about any issues you had while staying, we have now got another property manager and all areas flagged will be checked and remedied where necessary, the boiler has now been rectified and we have now removed the washing machine from the advert listing, apologies for that inconvenience Property Owner

  Reviewed by Veronica1.3★Jun 2024

• "Very disappointed, the pictures make this place look beautiful, in reality it’s very old, very dated, smells of drains not clean and falling apart, the views are spectacular and amazing just a shame the upkeep of this lodge wasn’t the same."

  Didn’t stay for the duration due to how uncomfortable the bed was, I think it’s as old as me. I am surprised the reviews on this place were as good as they are, I think people are so happy with the scenic views they forget about the state of the property. The owner really needs to update this property if they are renting it out.

  Thank you for your comments, we will of course have the bed and drains checked. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colette1.3★May 2024

• "On arrival ,not off to a good start , no key for 3 days as previous occupants had taken it home so we had to wait for it to be posted back !"

  !..Cabin not as advertised ,very dated and maintenance issues ,very disappointing. Back door lock had metal sticking out ,owner told ,didn't seem interested untill my wife ripped her coat on it next day £50 offered .Lots of problems with faulty boiler , no hot water / heating had to keep phoning/ texting owner to come out and get it up and running again ..We wasted a lot of time waiting for him to respond ..Plumber came out the night before we left and a part was needed ...so it wasn't fixed while we were there ..On one occasion the owner told me he could come out as he was going play golf ( he lived only 5 mins away) so he was sending his dad who lived two valleys away , so he had to drive to us ..We decided to leave even though we had another night booked ,enough is enough . Key left where requested and owner never asked us why we had left early .. We asked for a full refund as it really wasn't the holiday we were hoping it would be .. We got £100 plus £50 for my wife's coat as he said he had bills to pay ! We had to wait 10 days to get the money off him after numerous prompts as everything was ..I will sort it tomorrow but tomorrow never came ..We spoke to sykes cottages and they didn't want to know so we will remember not to book through them again .. A holiday we will remember for a long time but for all the wrong reasons ..

  We apologise for any inconvenience you had while at the property, the missing key was indeed unfortunate and had regrettably been outside our control at the time. The door lock has now been repaired and we are arranging to bring another person onboard to ensure that moving forward any maintenance is dealt with swiftly, we have also now had the boiler rep[laced. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin1.9★Apr 2024

• "A gem, perfect place to rest or explore"

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely views and a great base."

  Silent evenings with a chance to see a range of wildlife.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.1★May 2023

• "Beautiful views from the accommodation ."

  Kitchen utensils, layout fine. Cleaning ladies very helpful 2nd Saturday we were there. 2 large settees very very uncomfortable and smelt dreadfully on arrival. We had to give them a good spray to deplete the odours. Bed matresses very worn, need replacing. Boiler pressure needed attention 4 times during our stay. We ended up seeing to it ourselves. Main bathroom blind covered in mildew.

  Reviewed by Judith2.8★Sep 2022

• "Don't get me wrong but it's clear that this is a business in a certain transition."

  The lodge was spacious and had the facilities regonised by today's traveller. The Most annoying thing was lack of hot water owing to quite clearly an ongoing boiler problem which in fairness should have been rectified prior to our stay. You also had mold and mildew on the bathroom ceiling and roller blind which also should have been dealt with... As I mentioned before...a work in progress. Apart from this,....The area was absolutely beautiful and views amazing.

  Reviewed by Barry3.8★Sep 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay at summertime lodge."

  The views from the property are breathtaking. It was very clean and comfortable. Being the oldest of the properties it was a bit tired in places (bathroom) but we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending or returning.

  Reviewed by Anna4.7★Aug 2022

• "The property was clean and comfortable and the views from the decking area were stunning."

  The full Sky Q package was a bonus. We stayed during the heatwave in August 2022 so was glad that we read previous comments and took a fan with us as the living area got extremely hot during the day (not that we were in during the day as there is so much to explore in the surrounding area). The freezer in the adjoining shed was useful for the ice creams/ice lollies too! I pointed out a couple of lights which weren't working so hope that James has fixed those for future guests. Overall, we had a great stay at Summertime Lodge.

  Reviewed by Cameron3.8★Aug 2022

• "A lovely family and they went above and beyond in all areas much appreciated."

  We will definitely return!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Aug 2022

• "This has been our 4th visit to Summertime Lodge and have been regular visitors since Gill was the owner."

  The information on Sykes is a bit out of date. The walk in dressing room is now an en suite, and there is no longer a DVD player, but plenty to watch as owner has full Sky package, and Netflix and Prime capabilities if you are subscribed (just input your email and password). If you want to cook everything is there you really don't have to bring anything at all except mabe a paring knife if you need to peel anything as there are no small paring knives. If you don't want to cook there are lots of places to eat or order in, many deliver. James the owner was very helpful with this. He was also extremely accommodating and very helpful with everything. Nothing was too much trouble. One bit of feedback I would give would be to update the laminated information card as some info has changed. If it is going to be warm I would suggest taking a fan as the main room gets very hot in the afternoons. The view from the deck is breathtaking. It's also nice and peaceful. If you like a bit of a faster pace Llandudno and Rhyll are not very far. All in all a fantastic holiday and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Suzanne4.4★Jun 2022

• "Cosy and comfy cottage with great views and everything we needed."

  Plenty of storage and comfortable beds. Kitchen facilities had everything we needed though on previous comments guests mentioned an ice box, which there wasn’t (luckily we hadn’t ordered a food shop or freezer food as we usually do when we go away). Only 10mins from the beach, lots of interesting sights close by including the ‘I’m a Celebrity Castle’ just down the road. No clear instructions about departure (ie. Bedding, towels, key). Welcome sheet mentioned about coloured waste bins but there was only a big red industrial bin inside the entrance.

  Reviewed by Alison4.7★May 2022

• "Very good accommodation thanks ."

  Lovely welcome from James and recommendation for Sunday lunch at The Cliffs. Excellent thanks James. All the best Les Ann and Simon

  Reviewed by Leslie4.1★May 2022

• "Summertime Lodge is situated in a idyllic countryside location, very close to the North Wales coastline and the Snowdonia mountain range and valleys."

  The Lodge has spacious and very clean accommodation with a very large decked area giving elevated and glorious views over the surrounding hills and valleys. It is ideal for relaxing evenings, watching the sunset whilst enjoying the surrounding sounds of the sheep and birds. Summertime Lodge is very comfortable and well equipped, with the use of a large freezer in the adjoining shed. The owner, James and his family are very welcoming and attentive. Nothing is too much trouble for them and they went to great lengths to ensure that we had everything we needed. They are a delightful family and it was a pleasure to meet James’s 89 year young grandmother. We were extremely pleased with our stay at Summertime Lodge and look forward to a return visit.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2022

• "Superb lodge, everything provided."

  Stunning outlook from property. Large deck on which to relax or view the farmland scenery. Much wildlife to be seen. Many walks from property and only 5 mins drive from the coast. Only 3 lodges on site, each positioned so you are totally private. Excellent stay, highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2022

• "The Lodge views were stunning and the lodge living area was brilliant."

  The decking and decking furniture was amazing. The rest of the lodge was tired and dated and in much need of renovation. There were multiple mouldy areas on the bathroom ceiling and bathroom blind. We had problems with the Sky, the boiler, a power cut and a dirty unusable frying pan all of which James and his family rectified extremely quickly which was great. James said he had plans to renovate the lodges next year so if this happens we would return as the location is great for exploration of the North Wales coastal region, especially Llandudno which was our favourite.

  Reviewed by Helen3.4★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cabin very clean and warm with beautiful scenery ideal location for ..."

  Lovely cabin very clean and warm with beautiful scenery ideal location for visiting North Wales excellent host we had a great time thanks Bob

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a fantastic week in Summertime Lodge."

  We felt very comfortable and relaxed - especially with the stunning views from the balcony. There's lots of things to do within a short distance. We would love to come back to discover more.

  Reviewed by Abigail4.4★Oct 2021

• "The property was not as listed, it was advertised as having 2 bathrooms but had one bathroom and a room with toilet and sink."

  The icebox in the fridge was completely blocked with ice and looked like it had not been defrosted in weeks, it could have been a major problem if we wanted to put food in it. The property in general was very compact for four people. These things aside, the property was very clean, tidy and comfortable with very nice views and we had a great holiday walking the Wales Coast Path.

  Reviewed by Therese4.1★Sep 2021

• "The cabin was beautifully clean when we arrived with all windows open to thoroughly air the space, it gave great confidence in the current Covid situation."

  The cabin was extremely comfortable and warm, well equipped and even had Sky Q and Netflix! The view from the balcony was spectacular. We stayed in the middle cabin of a total of just 3, they have been designed so that when you are on the balcony you can’t see the balcony of either of the other 2 cabins so very private and quiet. I would definitely recommend and will be returning.

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Aug 2021

• "Stayed in Summertime Lodge from the 07th to 14th August 2021."

  Perfect accommodation in a beautiful setting. James our host is very attentive and helpful and we had a wonderful stay in the lodge. Facilities are first class and the little touches like toilet roll and cleaning facilities being available goes a long way. My family and I had a great time and I Cannot recommend this accomadation more highly

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a lovely stay in Summertime lodge which is set in a beautiful location."

  The lodge was clean and comfortable and had all the amenities we could need. James the owner was very friendly and helpful and was always happy to answer any questions. Thank you for a wonderful week!

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Jul 2021

• "We were at Summertime Lodge for two weeks and thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  The Lodge was really comfortable and very clean throughout. We felt it was like home from home and the owners, Sharon and James, had, obviously, worked hard to make it so. They were friendly, cheerful and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. The view from the decking/patio was to die for. There is nothing like seeing something like that "in person" as such - no picture can really do it justice. With the car we were able to travel easily to all the well known places of interest. We even spent a lovely day at Chester and enjoyed a short boat trip up the river Dee. Another good day out was to Llandudno - there's so much to see there. We would certainly recommend Summertime Lodge to any one looking to stay in North Wales and hope to return to the Lodge again in the not too distant future.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a wonderful week at Summertime Lodge."

  The Lodge had everything we needed fully fitted kitchen, TV with Sky Q and access to Netflix, electric fireplace and central heating for a colder weather if you need that works very fast. We slept well bed was very comfortable. The Lodge was clean nothing to complain. The view from the veranda is beautiful and I recommend to go on the mountain you can see from the veranda for more beautiful views. Close to the town Abergele and even closer to the coast. Lovely owners! On our last day James was so nice and give us a lift to the Abergele train station as we didn't travel by car that was very kind of him and we really appreciate that. If you need a quiet place to just sit and enjoy your free time looking on beautiful view or you're looking for more active holiday's with long walks this is the perfect place that combine both options. You can also visit near town of Llandudno that is also a beautiful place, even a ride in a bus was very enjoyable with all the amazing views on the villages and the coast. I think week was not enough to fully enjoy this place. Totally fell in love with Wales and the area of Rhyd-y-foel. Can't wait for another holiday in this wonderful place!

  Reviewed by Malgorzata5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a fabulous week in Summertime Lodge, made even better by the gloriously sunny weather."

  Excellent facilities and very well equipped. We especially enjoyed sitting out on the veranda and watching the sunset over the mountain. Ideal location - peaceful and relatively secluded, yet only a couple of minutes drive away from the town and coast. Thank you to James for being an extremely welcoming host

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2021

• "Summertime Lodge was in a beautiful secluded place with 2 other Lodges."

  The view from the veranda was spectacular. The Lodge was very cosy and spotless with everything you need in the kitchen. The tv had skyQ and WiFi reception was good. We will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★May 2021

• "Kitchen, living area and bathroom is really nice but bedrooms are a little old fashioned, we recommend taking your own bedding."

  We had to “fix” a few things but managed. Found lots of extras for the kitchen in the shed (washing up liquid, wipes etc). A little bit difficult to find in the dark - sign is a bit hidden and won’t fit more than two cars per lodge. Really nice views and nice area.

  Reviewed by Emma3.4★Aug 2020

• "The lodge is clean & comfortable and well stocked with cleaning products."

  I usually take my own washing up liquid, sponge & cloths but everything was provided. We stayed in summertime lodge, which had the most amazing outside area, which with 2 young children was fantastic. It’s lovely and peaceful with amazing views, perfect for relaxing in the evening. I can not fault anything about the lodge, I would just suggest taking more coat hangers. The owner Mrs Gethin, is lovely & really helpful. We really enjoyed our week at the lodge and will most definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Christina4.1★Aug 2020

• "The beautiful location."

  .total peace and quiet..close proximity to all local beaches and places of interest..local amenities were brilliant for entertainment and dining out...the owner called in to ensure everything was ok..brilliant.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2019

• "Fabulous place, beautiful views a very friendly owner."

  The best we have had!

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Jun 2019

• "Summertime Lodge is in such a lovely relaxing location with the most stunning views."

  Comfortable and clean accommodation with a lovely host who is always happy to help. We can't wait to visit again.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jun 2019

• "We had a lovely holiday here ."

  .... the lady owner was so friendly & helpful. Sofas & bed were very comfortable - a very good position for sight seeing North Wales. Only bad thing about it was the kitchen is so small only one adult can really fit in it at a time so it was me who had to do all the cooking etc .... my husband had a wonderful relaxing holiday!!!! Also maybe a lock on the bathroom door would be a good idea for a family with teenagers or a group of friends as the door doesnt actually close - only a minor thing for us though!!!

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Mar 2019

• "It was all that we expected and more the host Gill was a wonderful person to ..."

  It was all that we expected and more the host Gill was a wonderful person to deal nothing to much trouble we are hoping to be going again soon Joe

  Reviewed by Joseph5.0★Sep 2018

• "Extremely good location for north wales ie Conwy,Llandudno etc in a very quiet location with excellent views."

  Had a excellent time with two young grandchildren.The owner Mrs Gethin could not have been more helpful.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2018

• "Door on fridge would not close therefore food wasted freezer compartment too small dish washer in a fifthy state even after cleaning it no cupboard space to put food in not worth the expensive price we paid."

  *** Owner Response *** Thank you for your comments. We have spoken with the owner and she has confirmed these comments have been taken on board and are in order. ***

  Reviewed by P2.2★May 2018

• "Superb location ,quiet and tranquil."

  ..... Perfectly positioned to visit all of North Wales attractions. The photos on the web site cannot give a true picture of the beauty of this lodge. We are planning to return next year to Summertime Lodge.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2018

• "Views from the veranda were fantastic."

  The owner was very welcoming throughout our stay.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Oct 2017

• "What a way to unwind,such a lovely warm cosy and comfy cabin the owner Mrs Gethin was so helpful nothing to much trouble for her she made us feel so at home,the view from the deck is unbelievable we could of moved in permanent it was lovely even the sheep there was so relaxed !"

  We are looking forward to going there again soon,just what the Dr ordered and what a lovely place to recharge the batteries as the saying goes !

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jan 2017

• "Lovely family maintained, well taken care of us, Gill, Paul, James and Charlie thank you all."

  we loved your greetings.

  Reviewed by Narasimharao4.8★Dec 2016

• "Superb location for walking, coast, castle and town visits."

  Beautiful location and lovely log cabin.

  Reviewed by Annie5.0★Dec 2016

• "Situated in a small village, with local shops/takeaways only 5 minutes drive away in Abergale."

  Also only a few miles away from the beautiful sea side resort of Llandudno (and its many attractions), and also Conwy, with its fantastic castle and harbour. We travelled approx. 30 miles to Llaneris lake, which has a number of family attractions an 1 site (boat ride, train journeys, national slate museum, rock climbing and diving (I believe). It also had lovely views on Mount Snowdon. There are numerous other attractions within a 30-40 mile car journey too. So, all in all, a lovely place to stay. whilst exploring the lovely North Wales area.

  Reviewed by Gary4.2★Aug 2016

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