Guests say
Garreg Wen is a well-regarded cottage in Criccieth, praised for its cleanliness, superb location, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate its proximity to the beach, castle, and local shops. The enclosed garden is a hit with pet owners, and thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes on arrival are noted. While some minor maintenance issues are mentioned, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests planning to return.
The majority of guests found Garreg Wen to be clean and well-presented. A few mentioned specific areas needing attention or inconsistencies, but these appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is consistently praised for its convenience, being close to the beach, castle, and local amenities. Its easy access to coastal walks and the town of Criccieth makes it a highly desirable property.
Guests find the bungalow comfortable, with a warm and cosy atmosphere. However, some guests noted the beds were too soft, and the mattresses could be improved, which slightly affects the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good heating. Maintenance issues such as the shower settings and outdoor lighting were raised, indicating room for improvement.
While guests have mentioned appreciating the Welsh cakes and milk on arrival, there is not enough consistent information about other thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Garreg Wen is a bright and airy bungalow based on a quiet estate in the seaside resort of Criccieth. Offering modern-style living in a great location, this property is ideal for a family or group of friends. Upon entering the property, you will find yourself in a hallway, with ample space for hanging up coats and tidying shoes. Opposite the hall is a clean and tidy kitchen overlooking the back garden, a lovely outlook when preparing those hearty meals for the whole family. The kitchen area leads into the living/dining room – a great social space to spend the evening, featuring neutral décor with subtle hints of a nautical theme, showcasing art created by the owner themselves. Patio doors lead out from the living area on to a small patio at the front of the property with bistro table and chairs. Further along the hallway there are three bright bedrooms; one double, a twin and a single, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements, followed by a family bathroom, hosting walk-in shower. At the back of the property is a private garden with table and chairs, perfect for some alfresco dining or a rewarding beverage on return from a walk along the coast. The bungalow is situated a short distance from the castle, beach and high street of Criccieth. The town offers plenty of places to visit in the nearby area too, with attractions to suit many different tastes. Head to the seaside resorts of Pwllheli, Abersoch or Harlech, or why not venture inland to the Snowdonia National Park? A stay at Garreg Wen offers a wonderful base with plenty of amenities nearby.
This seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog, with its 13th-century castle perched on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline. Watersports, walking and cycling are all available close by; you can stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms. You also have Portmeirion, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle and many golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula.
Accommodation
All ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot & high chair available on request.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Patio with furniture and charcoal BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Good House Keeping Bond of £100
Reviews (39)
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Nicholas
Not a good welcome by having a dirty front door mat. Others have mentioned this in the guest book. Only tea and coffee supplied, but no milk. Dining table was sticky and full of crumbs. Edges of wooden bed in main bedroom was full of hairs and dirt. All flooring could have been better cleaned, lots of dirt on and under rug in lounge. No oven gloves, baking sheets, colander. Can opener broken and a bulb left by previous guest wasnât replaced. Not enough cutlery as only 4 knives. Owner asking to put bins out for recycling, but not stating which boxes they go in as all the markings on the boxes are worn out. Also owner asking to strip bedding. Only heard about this during Covid. This was not done as I have never been asked before at any other self catering. Surely this is included in the rental price. Seems like mattress and pillow protectors are not washed each time as these were told to stay on the bed. We didnât contact the owner about the issues. Before our arrival we contacted Sykes about some reviews online and this took several weeks to get a reply from the owner. Wi-Fi is now working, but has low security, so reluctant to use. We would return to Criccieth as itâs a very friendly village with plenty to do and great to tour around North Wales from there, but sadly would not return to Garreg Wen until issues have been sorted.
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Martin
Would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Claire
However it was massively let down by the inaccuracy of the listing - WiFi was not working and clearly had not been for some time judging by the comments in the visitor book and online feedback (dating back 2 months prior to our visit). Owner was aware of non- functioning WiFi but his efforts to fix it were lacklustre and we were without WiFi or smart TV all week. Owner further refused to provide compensation for this massive inconvenience, which seemed extremely unreasonable. Also experienced an issue with the shower flooding on a daily basis - again highlighted by others before us (comments dating back to June in Visitor book). There is clearly a blockage in the shower drain that has not been remedied. Extremely disappointing response to these issues from Sykes - we would not use again.