19 Cwmorthin Road

69 Customer Reviews

• "The photo on the Sykes website is misleading, as its shows the faraway view, but not the state of the garden, which needs attending to!"

  Plus no blinds nor curtains on the kitchen windows which are big windows, and you feel you're on display! Plus no instructions for the use of the storage heaters, which were switched on, but didn't know how to alter the temperature etc.

  Reviewed by Carmel3.8★Sep 2024

• "It was exactly as descibed and the cottage was extremely nice and there are plenty of great walks to go on nearby."

  Thank you very much for the stay!

  Reviewed by Zachary5.0★Jun 2024

• "What an amazing location/views and an absolutely lovely cottage!"

  Thanks so much to Rob and Debbie for going out of their way to get our WIFI and TV fixed (through no fault of theirs) during our stay, and for their kindness and hospitality in making us feel welcomed and looked after. I've been coming to Snowdonia for over 25 years and love it, and I have stayed in many holiday cottages over this time but few I would return to if I'm honest...however 19 Cwmorthin Road is not one of them and I will definitely be returning as often as I can afford!! Brilliant location with lots of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes and slate quarries to explore - all from the front door. The cottage is clean, lovely kitchen, and bathroom and bedrooms are perfect. The only suggestion I would have is to reinstate the cottage handbook, to help with how to use equipment, recycling, etc., however Rob did mention that it is currently being updated. Wonderful place to stay both in terms of location, and the cottage itself and its reasonably priced too!! Thanks Rob & Debbie x

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "Beautiful views and a great location made this a fabulous vacation."

  The cottage is very convenient for some lovely walks. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Michele4.1★Jul 2023

• "Fab cottage and great views"

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★May 2023

• "Rob was easy to talk to and there to greet us when we arrived."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2023

• "The cottage is wonderful."

  It is very comfortable and clean with a real homely feel. The walks from the door step up to the dam, around the lake and up past the waterfall to the old mining buildings are all worth doing. Add in the wonderful views from the back garden and you'll appreciate how lucky you feel staying here. Rob and Debbie kept in touch to make sure we had everything we wanted, which was a lovely personal touch.

  Reviewed by Carl5.0★May 2023

• "A well maintained and well equipped holiday property with a great view from the back."

  Information provided by the owner before we arrived was helpful. We enjoyed our stay and found plenty to do in the area, including walks starting at the property.

  Reviewed by Lesley Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely little cottage."

  Clean and tidy and as described. Very friendly and helpful owners. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Apr 2023

• "Fantastic place to stay."

  Cosy, clean. Owner great communication Perfect place to stay Great walks and the scenery straight out the window... and sounds of the river are a added bonus. Will definitely stay again Thank you

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great cottage, very handy for either hikers/ climbers and beach lovers."

  Tanygrisiau is very peaceful if you are looking for an escape. Ideal setting whatever your preferences. Would stay again and recommend.

  thank you for your lovely feedback and glad you enjoyed the cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2022

• "Absolutely fabulous stay amazing views from cottage."

  great walks on doorstep quiet and peaceful great access to nearby attractions / towns …

  thank you for your lovely feedback and hope to have you stay again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Oct 2022

• "2nd visit to this lovely cottage."

  It has fabulous views from the kitchen window and was central for our travelling around North Wales. Not for everyone, but if you love walking It's a perfect base. Come out of the house and turn right, follow down the hill and go left. About a mile down there's a pub. One happy find as we had no idea it was there.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2022

• "„The house was very tastefully and comfortably furnished with great attention to detail."

  The landlords had even put milk in the fridge for us. We especially liked that we could see the overwhelming mountain panorama from the beautiful kitchen and the fireplace in the living room. It is very quiet in the village and perfect if you really want to relax. The accommodation leaves nothing to be desired and the surroundings are perfect for tours. You can start walking directly from the accommodation. Wonderful, if we are in Wales again we will definitely come back.“

  Reviewed by Mathias5.0★Aug 2022

• "Perfect property with outstanding views."

  The owners were in contact before and after we arrived which is a nice touch. We'll stay again.

  Reviewed by Glen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Can't recommend this property enough!"

  The view from the garden is spectacular with great walking trails nearby. The property is very clean and cosy, everything is provided. The owner is very friendly and left homegrown eggs and milk which is such a lovely touch. Thank you for our amazing stay, we will be back again!

  thank you for your lovely feedback.hope to have you stay again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pina5.0★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely loved the place, stunning views, good location and quite."

  Reviewed by Scott5.0★May 2022

• "Beautiful location for this cozy delightful cottage."

  Made to feel very welcome by the owner.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2022

• "We had a very happy time in this cottage, it was one of the best we have used over the past 30 years."

  It is an ideal location for walking, photography and painting. It is very quiet, and the views are wonderful of the Moelwyn mountains. No need to use the car, walks are straight from the front door.

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2022

• "Had a really great week cottage was lovely and clean and had everything you needed."

  The views from the cottage were spectacular,hoping to return

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is a beautiful cottage, located right in the mountains."

  The view from the kitchen says it all. The cottage is in immaculate condition with everything you need, the lounge is cute and comfortable, The beds were great (my son loved his mountain view) we slept well however, it’s worth noting if you are a light sleeper there is a cockerel over the road that woke us up every morning , but we quite liked it. The location of this cottage is perfect if you like walking , we were blown away by the walks to the slate mountain which are on the doorstep. Owners were friendly, we received a call a few days before from Rob with all the information we needed, complimentary eggs on our arrival. Would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone . Thanks

  thank you for your lovely feedback and hope to have you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Apr 2022

• "We have just returned from a long weekend in this fabulous cottage."

  Immaculately clean & tidy with fantastic views from the kitchen - which is well equipped. The woodburner is fabulous addition (our first time using one- I want one!) - kept us nice and toasty. Netflix a bonus! Slept well as nice quiet location and lovely comfy bed. The owners kept in touch - offering some eggs which were lovely so thank you! Great place to explore the mountains and walks and overall nice place to just chill out.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Mar 2022

• "Fantastic cottage, it felt like a home from home."

  Perfect position for exploring North Wales and wonderful walks from the front door. Beautiful waterfall and slate trial walks up the road. The view out the back is stunning! Everything was clean and comfortable, bed was comfy too! The owners kindly left us some fresh eggs which was a lovely touch. High recommended!

  Reviewed by Carly4.7★Jan 2022

• "Amazingly comfortable and clean and in a great location."

  Great communication too. Ideally located for exploring the slate mines and derelict buildings atop the local mountain Absolutely recommend, only regret is not being able to stay for longer.

  thankyou for your lovely feedback,hope to have you stay again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jose5.0★Jan 2022

• "Very good facilities in clean and comfortable accommodation."

  It was ideal as a base for a walking holiday and we would be happy to use this location for any future visits to Tan-y-Grisiau and the Ffestiniog area. The text / phone contacts with the owners before arrival and departure was an additional bonus and a nice personal touch to our visit. Regard Glyn Jones

  Reviewed by Glyn5.0★Oct 2021

• "This cottage is amazing."

  The location is perfect - you can stand at the kitchen sink and look directly out into the mountains. As soon as we stepped out of the front door we had a choice of several different walks to go on. Strike upwards for the mountain or the upper Stiwnog reservoir, or down to the lower reservoir or into Blaenau Ffestiniog, we did both. We also had a kickabout on the school football pitch at the bottom of the hill. The cottage itself feels fresh and light. There is a modern kitchen with a huge window letting in tons of light separated by a door from a very comfortable sitting room and a log burner set in a fireplace with tons of character. Lots of room in the fireplace to store all the logs we needed for the evening so no need to go anywhere once we had settled down. The bathroom was clean and fresh with a modern finish and another fab view of the mountain. The bedrooms are clean and comfortable. They both have wardrobes so there was plenty of storage for our clothes and space to stow the suitcases. To cap it off there is a shallow feeder pool for the reservoir about 100m away from the cottage that is perfect for skimming stones and paddling in. We spent a few hours there on our way back to the cottage when our son wasn’t quite ready to go home yet. We had a super relaxing stay and really enjoyed our time here. Thanks.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2021

• "When we arrived at 19 Cwmorthin Road, we were not disappointed!"

  It's a lovely cottage, very nicely decorated and lovely and clean. The kitchen was modern and well-equipped, the lounge was cosy, with a comfy sofa and big TV. The bed was very comfy and the bedroom had lots of storage. The bathroom was nice and the shower was just right. WiFi worked well and Netflix on the TV was a bonus! The view out of the back of the cottage is stunning! The owners were very friendly. The Lakeside cafe round the corner serves the best fry ups!! I would definitely recommend this cottage!

  Reviewed by Jason4.7★Oct 2021

• "The house was lovely and well presented."

  Any minor problems we had were quickly sorted by the owners. Which is what you want. The location was excellent for north Wales. Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.

  Reviewed by Owen4.1★Sep 2021

• "We had a lovely holiday at no."

  19. The cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable and quiet. We really enjoyed the views from the kitchen and walk up to the top reservoir from the door. Great location for days out too, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. The coffee machine is a tassimo which would have been handy to know in advance as the capsules are not available locally in the smaller food shops.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful cottages lovely area amazing walking scenery everything clean and tidy lovely people"

  Reviewed by Callum5.0★Sep 2021

• "This holiday let was so peaceful of an evening."

  Great mountain views and very cosy. Greek night at the lakeside cafe on a Friday and Saturday evening was delicious too. We also had a lovely meal at Dylans criccieth. This is a great location for walking.

  Reviewed by Simone4.7★Aug 2021

• "Cottage was really clean and comfortable, fantastic view from the garden."

  Had a brilliant holiday

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2021

• "Great location, beautiful views"

  Reviewed by Dominic5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage was spotless and very comfortable."

  We were extremely lucky to have a hot and sunny week in Wales and made good use of the patio. Walks were possible from the front door, which was lovely. The cottage is in a rural area. If you are not a rather sound sleeper, you have to close the bedroom window halfway through the night when the neighbour's cockerel starts calling.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Jul 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay at 19 Cwmorthin Road."

  The property was clean, well equipped and very comfortable and the mountain views from the back garden are stunning. Tanygrisiau is a perfect base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park and North Wales, and there are also lots of lovely walks to do from the cottage around Cwmorthin lake and the waterfalls. The Lakeside Café near the reservoir is also worth a visit. Thank you vey much to the owners who are very friendly and helpful. We would love to return and would certainly recommend.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jul 2021

• "It was a fabulous stay; very cosy and comfortable cottage; there are loads of opportunities for fun and relaxation, hike, mountain climbing, scenic waterfalls, lakes and other nice places around the location within walking distances or only a few miles away to drive."

  Definitely recommended!

  Reviewed by Hossein5.0★Jul 2021

• "Property easy to find and in a lovely location."

  Lovely old miner's cottage that has been modernised with all facilities. Fabulous walks right on the doorstep. No shops or pubs to walk to, but were within easy driving distance.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2021

• "This cottage is fantastic and the accommodation is immaculate and of a very high standard."

  The kitchen facilities are brilliant with good quality appliances. The views from the cottage are breathtaking, even when it rained as it created beautiful waterfalls. The owner is very friendly and helpful. The only issue we had was with the information that Sykes gave us regarding the key collection. This needs updating as you can’t get through the back gate and the key safe is at the front door. The code we were given was also incorrect and the owner has advised Sykes of this repeatedly. Our only regret is that we didn’t book for 2 weeks instead of 1. We will be back!

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jun 2021

• "Beautiful setting and views."

  Good walks from the door and well situated to explore N Wales and Snowdonia. The only downside of the location was the lack of good pubs/restaurants nearby. The cottage was very comfortable, well maintained and equipped. The decking area behind the house is a real sheltered sun trap on a good day.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a very good area for touring - note that there are no shops or pubs in this village but there is an excellent cafe opposite the beautiful reservoir."

  Highly recommended

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2021

• "Thanks for a lovely stay."

  No problems at all this week and the location of the cottage is wonderful - the cwmorthin waterfalls were spectacular with the recent rain

  Reviewed by Kate4.1★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful location."

  Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Apr 2021

• "The views from the kitchen are fabulous - we enjoyed coffee in the morning watching clouds rolling up the valley."

  The fittings are all to a high standard and WiFi was good. The large TV in the lounge was great for watching films after walking. The local waterfall is literally a five minute walk from the front door. The area is very dark at night and I spent a couple of nights taking star trail photos at the waterfall which came out really well. Parking is literally outside of the front door. The cottage next door is owned by a caving and climbing club but was empty during our visit. We loved it and look forward to returning.

  Reviewed by Balvinder5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely cottage in a pleasant and friendly village."

  Walks in the Welsh moutains right from the door.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Sep 2020

• "Perfect quiet location, very comfortable."

  Nice garden and great value

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage is lovely, it was a great base for our walking holiday."

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage, view was absolutely fantastic."

  Decent location. Great wifi

  Reviewed by Timothy4.7★Aug 2020

• "Having just spent a week in this brilliant accommodation, we would have no hesitation in recommending it."

  The location is stunning with several wonderful walks right from the door. The view from the kitchen was a delight especially as the weather was quite changeable while we were there. This meant we got to see some stunning changes in the scenery. Instructions sent made it easy to find and communication was great. Spoke to the owners twice and they were very helpful. The accommodation itself was clean and had everything we needed. WiFi was excellent. Places we wanted to visit being closed due to Covid will give us a perfect excuse to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Derrick5.0★Aug 2020

• "This was a beautiful little house in the most beautiful location."

  The views were stunning with a 15 minute walk up the hill to an old quarry which had a stunning lake and surrounding views. We will definitely go back. The location was perfect for us with Porthmadock 15-20 minutes away, Coed y Brenin Mtb trails 20 minutes and Betws-y-coed 20 minutes away too. Just the right amount of distance so we weren’t over crowded as our visit was whilst the COVID 19 pandemic was with us.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2020

• "Absolutely perfect location for explorers, far enough away from the cities without being too far from any shops."

  The house is a very short walk from Cwmorthin falls, a very lovely scene The hosts left a folder with all the information you could possibly need, kindling and logs for the fire, plan toy of kitchen utensils. The place was very clean and well presented, would definitely recommend to anyone The views from the kitchen are stunning, what a lovely stay!

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Mar 2020

• "We loved the house, it was very well equipped, cosy warm for our winter holiday, very comfortable and would definitely recommend."

  It is in a beautiful location, fantastic views from the back of the house. We were close to great walking areas and shops/supermarkets are not too far away. The owners rob and Debs are very friendly and helpful whenever we needed them.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jan 2020

• "It was our first holiday in Snowdonia, and also first booking with Sykes."

  It was our best holidays ever, views are amazing. Cottage is reasonably equipped, and you can find there more than you expected. Very very quiet area. Definitely worth to stay!

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2019

• "The location of the house was great for getting about and for local walks and the wonderful view from the kitchen."

  The house was clean with all that we required.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Aug 2019

• "Description slightly misleading as stated off toad parking, there were two abandoned vehicles next to property and the space at the front of property was insufficient for our size of vehicle."

  the off road parking was one of the important points we wanted when looking for cottage. overall the cottage is well equipped and in a very good location for walks and travelling around snowdonia.

  Thank you for your feedback, we are happy to hear you found the property to be well equipped and in a good location. The property details state there is parking for one vehicle immediately in front of the property. The area to the side is not owned by the cottage. Thanks again, Sykes Cottages. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren3.8★Jul 2019

• "Great cottage in a special location."

  Very comfortable and well equipped and very clean.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jul 2019

• "Everything it suited us perfectly."

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2019

• "I would like to recommend this place to anyone who would like to spend time in Snowdonia."

  Compare to the price I paid, they offered a great stay including location, nature, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The cottage provides everything what you need (except for your own food and drinks).

  Reviewed by Ji Seon5.0★May 2019

• "Fantastic location in a fantastic mountain landscape."

  Authenticity of the property and the area.

  Reviewed by Jorg5.0★Apr 2019

• "House was clean and comfortable."

  Very difficult to get the heating regulated and the bathroom was freezing all the time. A bit disappointed that there was not condiments left, not many logs either. Have stayed in accommodation that left much more of these things and it makes a difference.

  Thank you for your feedback. This is a self catering cottage and we do supply logs in our welcome pack but would expect guests to purchase their own logs separately. There is a heater in the bathroom to help with the heating. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin3.8★Feb 2019

• "Overall we enjoyed our stay."

  It was quiet and scenic. We liked the decoration. We recommend a few things for further improvement of the place. When we arrived it was very cold, it took us a lot of trial and error to figure out the heating system as there were no instructions. The WiFi password was also not really available. A guide to the house, like usually provided, would have been very helpful, especially with this place. There was also no laundry detergent available. Warming up the house prior to guest arrival would have been a nice plus. Otherwise, we had a wonderful time. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Thomas4.4★Nov 2018

• "The cottage was exceptional, but that is why we always use Sykes."

  This was the best equipped and most comfortable to date. Owners sent us a welcome text and when we rang to report a leak from the kitchen ceiling, they responded immediately. There was a lot of rain during our week but nothing could spoil our stay.

  Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Sep 2018

• "A cottage out of a holiday magazine, well decorated, simply furnished with top quality furnishings, whole cottage an absolute little gem, we have already recommended it to our friends looking for a quiet peaceful getaway."

  In the middle of everything, just a drive away from so many different places to visit, we needed to come home for a break. Had the weather been better we might have experienced the walks but we drove everyday to a different place. Can I suggest an Ash bucket for the fire as it tended to blow away as we took it out into the garden.

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Sep 2018

• "We had a great holiday."

  The location is breath-taking, ideal for daily walking and a short drive to fantastic beaches and places of interest. The cottage was great value and we’d highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Ann-marie5.0★Jul 2018

• "Hi, It was advertised that towels were supplied but there was only 1 towel each."

  There was a feather down quilt on the bed for any allergy sufferers this is a no no. There were a few minor issues in the kitchen such as there wasn't a colinder for draining food, because of the glorious weather we've had lately it would pay to put some blinds up the kitchen windows.The biggest issue we had was there was no hot water for the 1st 2 days then when the plumber came out to the property we had to wait in which we didn't mind so much if it was going to sort the problem out but it didn't, the water still wasn't hot & the actual water pressure wasn't much more than a dribble. I spoke to the owner on a couple of occasions but after the second visit by the plumber the water pressure was still the same so we just put up with it. & decided to leave the property & return home a day early. On the plus side the actual location was perfect for peace & quiet, some excellent walks & a view out of the double kitchen doors we just couldn't get enough of.

  Thanks for the feedback, sorry you had problems with the water, the system has now been completely changed to a pressurised system. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert2.8★Jul 2018

• "If ever a cottage has had the owner's love poured into it, then this must rank amongst the very highest."

  Not much to look at from the outside (let's face it, it's only an old miners cottage), but from the moment you open the door, you can't help but be impressed (well, we were anyway!). A small hall (with laminate flooring for dirty boots) leading to a really comfortable lounge with a large sofa and a most welcome solid fuel stove (yes, even in July; it was great!). A nice solid wood sideboard supporting a suitably large Panasonic TV with freeview box - nothing cheap here. There is also an expanding solid wood dining table and four dining chairs. I would guess that the downstairs was once two rather cramped rooms that have been knocked into one - a good idea which works well. The kitchen has therefore been added an a full-width extension to the rear, and what a kitchen it is, with top notch appliances and both a dishwasher AND washing machine. Upstairs has a large full-width double bedroom to the front and a smaller single bedroom and bathroom to the rear. All very sensible and satisfactory. Previous feedback has mentioned that the hot water is miserable and yes, it is rather slow. It gets there, but with no head from the cold water tank, it just takes its time! The owner has agreed that this is not ideal and will be converting this to a full mains-pressure tank shortly (he only finished the conversion in May this year, so give him a chance!). I'm sure he will update his description accordingly. On the plus side, the shower is really good and the dishwasher works - what else do you need hot water for?! So, if this is the only gripe, PLEASE do not let this put you off. As others testify, the location is quiet yet accessible and the view from the garden is just lovely- remote and romantic. It just remains for me to say thank you for allowing us to have our holiday here - we can't wait to come back. Robert & Tamzin

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2018

• "View was amazing!"

  Was lovely having a cuppa in the morning. The parking was a very small space, directly outside the front door. Not ample as stated. No hot water, pressure did not bring it to the kitchen.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide your comments. We have amended the parking description to ensure this is as clear as possible. The boiler is usually on a timer, which is notated within the welcome pack, however this has now been removed for future guests. We are so glad to enjoy the amazing view the property has to offer! We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rebecca3.1★Jul 2018

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our midweek stay at 19 Cwomorthin Road."

  Superb positioning within Snowdonia with access anywhere. Absolutely gorgeous views trump everything - could never, ever imagine ever becoming bored looking out across the garden (come rain or shine)! Thanks again. Best wishes, Nick and Emma

  Reviewed by Nick4.7★Jun 2018

• "We did enjoy our stay at 19 Cwmorthin Rd and it was much as we had hoped for."

  Loved the view from the kitchen and of a generous size that made preparing suppers a joy. For the most part we discovered all the switches for this and that to work and the heating was very cosy, but never did discover how we were to get general hot water through the taps in the kitchen and bathroom and coped without it. The shower was fine but took time to get accustomed to; no two showers are ever the same! A great base for our trips as we managed days out to Conwy, to Anglesey and finally the hill climb to the top of Moelwyn Mawr for which the property is ideal as a starting point. For any who take a full look at the property be aware that the one parking space is directly out of the front door in a small space there and NOT at the adjacent terrace end. One issue I would leave with Sykes is that I felt that the two pages of instructions in the folder could really be expanded a little, to give a fuller description of the workings of the property: this would definitely include a description of the local council recycling instructions with which I would happily have complied had I but known the rules laid down! Even the green bin, seen outside every other property along Cwmorthin Road, was seemingly being used for storage and not available for general rubbish; this did leave me scratching my head as to how best dispose of our gathered waste at the end of our stay.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Jun 2018

• "This a great property with excellent access to most of the National Park."

  Very clean, with a great kitchen and deck in the garden. The view from the garden was lovely. Broadband was good and there's a lovely wood burner too for the colder months. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2018

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