Guests say
Casita is a holiday rental with a prime location near Benllech Beach, Anglesey, appreciated for its proximity to the beach and local amenities. Guests have praised the property's spaciousness, especially for those with pets, and the beautiful garden with sea views. The house's charm and the added touches like dog treats and a fruit cake on arrival have been noted, although some guests mentioned areas for improvement.
Reviews indicate a mixed response regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be not very clean, with specific references to unclean bathrooms, kitchen, and crockery. However, others mentioned the property was clean and tidy, leading to a below-average score.
The location is highly praised for being close to Benllech Beach and local amenities, with many guests highlighting the convenience for beach access and the lovely views from the property. The location is considered one of the property's strongest points.
Comfort received mixed reviews. While some guests found the beds comfy and the property spacious, others noted the living room furniture was small and uncomfortable for the number of guests the property can accommodate. The overall comfort experience is average.
Facilities and maintenance have been mentioned as areas needing attention. Positive notes include the presence of a dishwasher and washer dryer, but negative comments about broken appliances, the need for more cutlery, and maintenance issues like peeling paint and blocked drains lead to an above-average score.
Guests have appreciated thoughtful gestures such as dog treats, a fruit cake, and milk on arrival. These small touches have been well-received, although it is important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
A traditional dwelling at the heart of Benllech, this double-fronted bungalow makes a superb, spacious holiday home for those looking for an adventure on the Isle of Anglesey. Enter the property from the back door and step into the kitchen where you will find a convenient breakfast bar, perfect for stopping off for a freshly brewed coffee before exploring the rest of your surroundings. The kitchen hosts everything you could need for a week-long stay, where you can prepare delicious meals to be carried through to the dining room; the true wonder of the dwelling. Boasting contemporary charm and a large bay window offering a light and airy feel, this room is the perfect spot to gather with your loved ones and enjoy quality time together. On the ground floor you will also find the sitting room, light up the open fire in the winter months and settle down for an evening of television before retreating to one of the four bedrooms to rest ahead of your adventures. Consisting of a ground-floor double, a double with an en-suite shower room, and two further twins, presenting you with a perfect set up for all groups to come along on your fun-filled holiday. You can also find a further shower room on the ground floor and a bathroom, meaning you can decide whether to being your day with a refreshing soak in the shower or a relaxing bathe. In the summer months, the garden offers you ample opportunities to soak in the sun whilst enjoying alfresco dining, with a modest lawn area to the front and a side terrace with furniture, this area is a great spot to keep an eye on the little ones and your four-legged friends whilst delving into a good book. The back garden also offers a delightful spot for a picnic, take a seat in the quaint boat and overlook the sea views, or light up a barbecue and roast marshmallows together in the evening to bring everyone together. The local village of Benllech is a popular tourist destination, with its many beachside cafés and golden sandy beaches, where better to create memories with your loved ones than on the coast of Anglesey? Take a trip to Beaumaris for the day to uncover its historic wonders, or head to mainland Wales to explore the scenic settings of Snowdonia National Park. No matter your ages or interests, Casita is placed in the perfect base for exploring all of the excitement of Wales.
Benllech is a bustling village found on the Isle of Anglesey. Home to a wide selection of shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, it makes a great base for your holiday to Wales. Its beach is extremely popular with families, perfect for paddling and sunbathing. In close reach of mainland Wales with Snowdonia National Park and an array of wonderful attractions, Benllech makes a great base for exploring all aspects of Wales.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double with en-suite shower room, and 2 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Dining room.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil fired central heating and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, AGA cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV WiFi, and selection of books and games.
Highchair available.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car with further parking on the road.
Front lawned garden, side terrace with furniture, and multilevel garden with gravelled area and lawn with ample seating.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The first-floor has sloped ceilings, please take care
Reviews (57)
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Christopher
Our holiday did not have the most auspicious start - as we arrived we received an email to say the dishwasher was out of action and we could see the outside bin was overflowing with unbagged rubbish, cardboard and broken glass. When we got inside the first thing we saw was the pedal to the indoor bin sat on top of it and dry dog food on the floor and counter top! Moreover we realised that we couldn't lock the porch door which would allow easy access to the main road for our inquisitive toddler - to be fair to Menai Cottages they sent someone out quickly who set about a temporary solution for this, but sadly there was no solution for the bin other than to await it's being emptied on the Wednesday. This meant we had to store all our rubbish in the hallway as there was no alternative space or bin. The house was generally clean and tidy, although the fridge had all water at the bottom which I had to mop up several times over the course of the week. The beds were comfortable and clean, but the sofas were not sadly and this meant only two people could sit in the living room in the evening. Overall the house needs some attention - paint was literally peeling off the banisters, the downstairs shower had to be cellotaped to stay upright, the laminate flooring in the hallway is not fixed on the threshold of the dining room so continually had to be put back in place and the gripper has come away on the hallway carpet into one of the bedrooms. I tripped on this several times so would hate someone to sustain a more serious injury. The kitchen, whilst spacious is actually impractical and ill equipped. The sparse amount of cups and crockery is difficult to reach in a daft corner cupboard and a lot of it was chipped. The blind cords were impossible to reach so the blinds were pointless. There were no oven gloves so we had to buy some along with more tea towels as the one provided was not enough, especially with the dishwasher out of action all week. The frying pan was not big enough for a family of 6, all the pegs on the washing line were rotten and the knives were useless even once sharpened. All of these things, though seemingly trivial could be easily remedied by a quick visit to Wilko (maybe not) or Argos and were not up to the standard of previous cottages we have stayed in through Sykes. I really wanted to like this house, but it just failed to deliver. I feel the owners need to spend some time, money and attention on it to allow it to fulfill it's potential.
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Alison
Only 2 of us so we used the downstairs bedrooms. Upstairs looked fabulous. 2 min walk to Benllach Sands. House was well equipped, warm and comfortable. Woukd definitely return. Garden although on 4 levels was lovely and our dogs loved it.
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Amanda
Ideally located for the beach bed was so comfortable but seating a little uncomfortable. Would be great if there were instructions for heating and microwave. But a lovely stay are looking to book again and bring the family. We really enjoyed our stay thank you.