Guests say
Ella's Escape is a well-liked cottage in Bangor, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and stunning views. Its location is ideal for mountain activities and dog-friendly with an enclosed garden. Some guests noted maintenance issues but still recommend the property.
The property is generally described as clean and fresh, with positive remarks about its tidiness. However, some guests mentioned long grass and a kitchen extractor fan needing cleaning, slightly lowering the score.
The cottage is well-located for mountain activities in Snowdonia and close to Bangor's facilities. The views are consistently described as stunning, contributing to a high score for location.
Guests find the property comfortable and homely, with a particularly comfortable bed mentioned. Some minor issues with furniture maintenance have been noted, but overall comfort is rated positively.
Facilities are functional, but several reviews cite maintenance issues such as a faulty bath tap, broken toaster, and the need for clearer instructions for Wi-Fi and appliances. These issues suggest room for improvement in this category.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the host in this regard.
About this property
Bangor 3.6 miles. Just a short drive from the thriving Gwynedd town of Bangor in North Wales, Ella’s Escape forms part of a stylish collection of converted dairy barns at Tyn y Ffridd Farm and offers chic, open-plan holiday accommodation which is perfect for a group of friends travelling together or a family who love the great outdoors. Walking into the space and you are greeted by a bright and airy living area with a feature vaulted ceiling adding to the feel of light and space. The extensive seating area has been positioned to make the most of the truly captivating countryside views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, making this the ideal spot for chilling out, soaking up the views, watching some TV and just enjoying spending time together. When guests get hungry, the rustic-style kitchen is all set up ready for the chef in the party to create delicious food for everyone and when it’s time to eat, for an informal option take a stool at the cool breakfast bar or enjoy leisurely meals together at the sleek dining area which offers great views to ensure there’s always something to talk about at the dining table. Step outside onto the private garden area and enjoy time eating and drinking alfresco, before getting ready for bed with a relaxing soak in the bath or a quick dip in the shower. Choose from a double bedroom or a mezzanine (crog loft) twin; both are beautifully presented and offer a sanctuary of calm after an exciting day of exploring and socialising. Ella’s Escape offers guests a memorable rural escape. This property can be booked with Refs. 1128231, 1129462, 1129467, 1129580, 1129582, 1129583 and 1129585, together sleeping up to 24 guests.
Close to Snowdonia and the stunning Isle of Anglesey, Bangor in North Wales is a vibrant university town which boasts a great selection of shops, pubs, cafes, galleries and restaurants and has the accolade of having the longest high street in Wales, making it the perfect spot for some browsing. Take the bridge over to Anglesey for some fantastic days out and pack a picnic and head to one of the island's many fabulous beaches including Rhosneigr, Trearddur Bay, Amlwch and Newborough. Lace up your boots and head along the Anglesey Coastal Path for a bracing walk, spot some wildlife and take in some breath-taking views along the way. There are some spectacular National Trust properties in the region with Plas Newydd on Anglesey and Penrhyn Castle and Bodnant Gardens on the mainland. Snowdonia offers a stunning backdrop to the region and the magnificent mountains and lakes deserve exploring while you are enjoying a break in Bangor.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x mezzanine-style twin (crog loft).
Bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and grill, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Free on-site parking for 2 cars available.
Private garden.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 2.5 miles
Reviews (6)
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Anne
The list of issues seems relentless, The lighting in the property was really poor with many lights not working, those that worked put out a dim grungy light in all rooms. The furniture was mostly damaged, with a caster missing off a chair! and a random 'dentist chair' torn ripped and beyond any real use. The sofa was also ripped. The kitchen was a haven for germs with unsealed concrete worktops making it difficult to clean, and again poor lighting in the kitchen with a further light not working. We had limited cutlery with only 1 dessert spoon 2 soup spoons and a tea spoon for 1 week. The TV was impossible to get a signal on, we gave up on it after the first night as it constantly pixelated and rebooted minute by minute, there was an aerial which seemed to be just an ornament as this did nothing to alleviate the problems. There is then technically NO wifi so it should not be advertised as such! This is the first time I have ever seen a clock that was bigger than the TV! There were DVD's and videos supplied but nothing to actually play them on. (it stated there was a DVD player) A pack of cards could have been an idea for entertainment at least! The internal staircase up to the ''loft'' was some hand built contraption that is unlikely to have passed any building regulations and is likely hazardous to residents as the lower half has no hand rails. The outside light never worked, The bathroom smelt of damp,The loo seat was loose, The toaster only worked on one side. A lot of these issues were raised by previous renters over a year ago but not addressed by you the cottages owners. The front step was loose causing my partner with low mobility to trip,The path to the cottage is uneven with trip hazards mainly a raised gas manhole, and a slope down to the cottage with no handrail, Again not ideal for anyone with mobility issues or young children. We used Mobile phone torches to see our way to the door at night. The floors in the cottage are all concrete with no coverings so not ideal again for young children or babies. (details of cottage says baby friendly, I would never put a child in this property ever!! The property on the surface looks clean but the more you look the more you realise how dirty the actual building is. I lost an earring under the bed in the first bedroom, it was clear that this had NEVER been cleaned, things were growing under it. In the end we chose to stay out as long as we could only sleeping in the building. This property is being advertised a ''Stunning contemporary cottage''. Sadly it is far from this. We reached out to Sykes on a few occasions who also tried to contact the owners. Unsurprisingly the owners did not respond to Sykes (SIC) or us, or pop over to see for themselves. This property is really not suitable for rental until the owners actually spend some money on issues that have been reported to Sykes for over a year. Sykes need to actually do a site visit to address these issues as the owners seem to have no intention to address even the simplest issues like replacing a toaster. Sadly our 35th wedding anniversary holiday which we were so looking forward to was a great disappointment and all we took away from this week was eye strain and tension headaches. That is why we are in the process of claiming a full refund through our Bank as luckily we paid on our credit card! I suggest you go onto the Sykes website, read the reviews, and spend a week dealing with all these issues and then reopen as a safer place.
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Tony
What can I say we as a family we absolutely love this place its clean fresh and just brilliant loved the decor, loved the views would
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Martin
Disappointed with general maintenance and cleanliness. Bathroom especially needs some tlc - cold tap on bath broken, toilet seat wobbly. Castor on chair in lounge missing. Kitchen extractor fan dripping with oil onto hob. A welcome pack would be handy, certainly need wifi details and password (had to phone the host to obtain). Website listing needs to advise that road to property is very narrow and pot-holed Did not see host during stay.