Guests say
Gaerwen offers a spacious and characterful stay in the heart of Criccieth, with the beach, castle, and local amenities all within easy reach. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, two living rooms, and well-equipped kitchen, making it ideal for families and groups. The location provides plenty of activities for all ages, and the host is praised for excellent communication. Some guests noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance, but overall, the property provides a memorable base for exploring this beautiful part of Wales.
Several guests found the property clean and tidy, but others reported issues such as musty smells, cobwebs, and missed items like a dental retainer and fingernails. While some areas are well maintained, there is inconsistency in cleanliness standards.
The location is highly praised, with the beach, castle, shops, and attractions all nearby. Guests enjoyed the convenience and the ability to walk to local amenities, though one guest mentioned the main street can be busy.
Guests found the house spacious and the beds comfortable, with two living rooms providing ample space for groups. Some noted the furniture is a bit worn, but overall comfort was good for most visitors.
The house is well equipped with a good kitchen and excellent shower, but lacks a dishwasher and has some maintenance issues such as limited radiators and sparse electric outlets. The quirky layout and garden are positives, though some furniture is mismatched.
Guests appreciated the host's proactive communication and sharing of local information. While no gifts were mentioned, the personal touch of a pre-arrival call was valued. Please note that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With sea views from the second floor living room, this townhouse is in a great central position, with pubs and restaurants a short walk away.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Living room 2: (No TV).
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Conveniently located on Criccieth’s high street, just a short stroll from cafés, shops, pubs and restaurants, is this charming, terraced, Victorian townhouse. Gaerwen offers accommodation mainly over the first and second floors (with a separate toilet on the ground floor), and has sea and mountain views from its top floor living room and level access from the first floor to an enclosed lawned garden with lovely rural views. Criccieth is home to a magnificent, ancient castle perched on a rocky headland, and glorious beaches are just a few minutes’ walk away. There is also access to the coastal path for beautiful walking opportunities, with stunning views across Cardigan Bay towards the mountains of Snowdonia. Criccieth makes an ideal base for enjoying the superb range of outdoor pursuits available in nearby Snowdonia National Park, and the gently rolling countryside of the Lleyn Peninsula has many glorious beaches to explore. The Italianate village of Portmeirion is easily accessible, along with golf, fishing and horse riding. Beach 200 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
The property is shabby, with mismatched furniture. The kitchen was especially so, with an unhygenic worktop and old tatty units. I have never previously been to a property where only one black bin bag was provided, and no biodegradable bags for food waste, and a meagre amount of washing up liquid.In the room I slept in, there was a dental retainer on the bedside table. In the TV room, my son found a pile of fingernails next to the settee, and there were loads of cobwebs behind his bed.It is unsuitable for people who find stairs difficult.
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Triongl
Very well located for Criccieth. Quirky house. Really good communication from host.
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Isaac
Had a lovely stay in a lovely house