Pen Y Bont is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its cleanliness, peaceful and picturesque setting, and proximity to beaches and Snowdonia. Guests appreciate the attentive owners and the property's spaciousness, making it a great base for exploring. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly recommended, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The cottage is consistently described as spotlessly clean, well-equipped, and tidy. A few isolated comments mention issues with the oven and showers, but these appear to be exceptions to the general experience of high cleanliness standards.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, rural charm, and convenience to local attractions such as Snowdonia, castles, and beaches. The proximity to nature and scenic beauty contributes to the positive feedback.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with a welcoming atmosphere. Some mention the beds and living spaces positively, though there are remarks about a sofa bed's comfort and issues with heating consistency.
The property is well-equipped with a pool table and a well-furnished kitchen. However, some guests encountered maintenance issues like light bulbs out and a shower tray that needs cleaning. An information booklet and a tumble dryer are suggested as useful additions.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes, wine, and preserves, which add to the welcoming experience. While these gifts are appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though delightful, may vary and are not guaranteed.
Pen y Bont holiday cottage lies in the most idyllic setting, south of Caernarfon, with pastureland gently giving way to the hills behind. You can hear the river meandering its way down to the sea, which you can see from the front of the house. This cottage has everything that you come on holiday for!
The well equipped kitchen has an electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and is furnished with a farmhouse table and chairs.
Just off the kitchen there is an utility room with a sink, washing machine and freezer and a downstairs shower room with loo and wash hand basin.
The sitting room has oak floors with rugs, a flat screen TV and DVD player. The inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove make this a great place for a winter break too.
The second sitting room/games room has a TV and pool table to keep the kids entertained and a sofa bed can be made up on request.
Upstairs there are three bedrooms. one double, one with a 4' bed, and a bunk bedroom (6'6" by 3'2").
The bathroom has a bath with shower over, loo, wash hand basin and ladder radiator.
A small lawned garden to the back is accessed from the games room via the french doors. To the front and side of the house, there is a large grass and gravel area, which is not enclosed. The property stands on its own and in a quiet location.
This pretty holiday cottage has been carefully refurbished. The inglenook fireplace has the original bread oven, and there are oak lintels above the windows, little nooks and crannies, and the odd exposed stone here and there to remind you of its’ history.
Pen y Bont is close to lovely beaches and coves. The Llŷn Peninsula has wonderful walks on the coastal path. You'll find good food at the Harp in Llandwrog which is close by, and the garage in Clynnog Fawr has a convenience store.
Set en route between Caernarfon and the gateway to the Llyn Peninsula. There are mnay walking trails locally and the Nantlle Valley is a short distance away. Dinas Dinalle beach and Aberdesach are a short drive away, with Caernarfon is about a fifteen minute drive away with the dlights of the Llyn, such as Abersoch and Aberdaron approx thirty minutes away.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small double, 1 x bunk room.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin.
Ground floor shower room with WC and wash basin.
Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, dining table and chairs.
Utility room with sink, washing machine and freezer.
Sitting room with a flat screen TV and DVD player, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, second sitting room/games room with TV, pool table and sofa bed on request.
Small lawned garden to the back accessed from the games room via patio doors.
To the front and side, a large grassed and gravelled area, not enclosed.
The property stands on its own and in a quiet location.
Includes picnic and garden bench.
Ample off road parking.
Wifi, flatscreen TV & DVD player, woodburning stove, initial supply of kindling and logs, pool table, central heating, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, stair gate, highchair, travel (cot), garden, garden furniture, off road parking.
Bed linen and towels provided, 7.7 miles to Caernarfon for amenities.
Note: Please note we kindly ask that you do not charge your electric cars at this property.
Christopher
Everything you would need when staying away from home. Friendly welcome. Good array of leaflets on what's on in the area. Thank you for a lovely break.
Lucy
Great location for exploring costal and snowdonia areas along with the plum peninsula Whether adults or family would highly recommend Thank you for a wonderful stay
Garry
Only a couple of issues that should be addressed the pool table in games room is not really playable , light fitting in kitchen contantly flickering , two lights in fireplace not working , could do with larger bath towels , would make this cottage perfect
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