Bay View - Vista Marina is a well-maintained apartment in Criccieth, praised for its splendid sea views and artistic charm. Guests appreciate its spaciousness, comfort, and prime location for exploring North Wales. While some minor maintenance issues and a cleaning mishap were mentioned, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found the apartment to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated incidents of cleanliness issues upon arrival or regarding maintenance. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its stunning sea views and proximity to local attractions in Criccieth. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the area, with easy access to the beach and town.
Guests frequently mention the comfort of the apartment, noting the comfy beds and sofas, and the homely feel. Some concerns were raised about noise and cigarette smell from other flats, but these were not widespread.
The apartment is generally well-equipped and maintained, with a few reports of minor issues such as broken blinds and bulbs not working. The facilities are appreciated, but some attention to detail is needed for maintenance.
While guests have mentioned receiving a bottle of fizz as a gesture for a cleaning mishap, there are not enough references to consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gestures are appreciated but not guaranteed.
Bay View . Vista Marina, is located on the second floor of The Big Pink House, Vista Marina, 30 Marine Terrace. overlooking the bay in Criccieth on the Llyn Peninsula. Staying here, you’re just a few minutes’ walk along the promenade to Criccieth’s town centre which has a mix of great restaurants, independent shops and brilliant ice cream!
Enter via the lobby on the ground floor and climb the grand staircase to the second floor. The sitting room has unrestricted sea views and makes the most of these with chairs situated in the traditional Victorian bay window. The sitting room is comfortable - if you can drag your gaze away from the sea views, there is a wall-hung TV with Freesat.
There’s a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, electric cooker & hob with extractor fan, microwave, gas central heating and a fridge freezer with 2 drawers.
The decadent master bedroom boasts a superking bed, wall hung smart TV and en-suite with heater, large shower, sink & loo. However, the real gem in this room is the roll top bath in the bay window, from which you can have a long, relaxing soak and take in the views over Cardigan Bay towards Harlech Castle and Barmouth.
There is also a bright bedroom with twin beds and a cosy bedroom with double bed.
You’ll find a cloakroom with a loo and sink! The main family bathroom has sink, loo, heated towel rail and bath with shower over.
There is an external separate communal utility room on the ground floor with a shared washing machine.
Being a second-floor holiday apartment, there is no garden, but you’re just opposite the beach! There is parking in a courtyard on a first come, first served basis.
Often described as the 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, this delightful seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town’s 13th century castle perches majestically on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline and offering superb views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.
Three bedrooms: 1 x superking, 1 x twin, 1 x double.
1 x cloakroom with a loo, sink and a 'singing fish'! Family bathroom with sink, loo, heated towel rail and bath with shower over.
1 x ensuite with heater, large shower, sink & loo.
1 x slipper bath in superking room.
Kitchen with dishwasher, electric cooker & hob with extractor fan, microwave, gas central heating and a fridge freezer.
Sitting room with a wall hung TV with Freesat.
Wifi.
Linen and towels included in rent.
Sea views.
Dishwasher, electric cooker & hob with extractor fan, microwave, gas central heating and a fridge freezer.
TV with Freesat, DVD player.
EV charging.
Short walk to amenities.
Note: use of shared washing machine in communal laundry room.
Small communal area available to side of property to enjoy cup of tea or glass of wine.
NOTE: minimum 3-night stay only
Gill
A few more toilet rolls and hand wash in bathrooms would have nice.
Marie
Property just as described. Very clean and with everything we needed and more. Marvellous views with the beach at your doorstep.
Ruth
Beautiful location and stunning views. Parking was easy. Beds very comfortable. Apartment equipment with everything that might be needed.
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