Gwel Afon

ID: S525929

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 1

Guests say

Gwel Afon is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and peaceful location in North Wales. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the property's proximity to beaches and Snowdonia. The accommodation is described as well-presented, with a good Wi-Fi connection and a lovely patio area. The hosts, particularly Jason, are commended for their helpfulness.

Reviewers consistently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'very clean' and 'immaculate', indicating a high standard of cleanliness.

The property's location is frequently highlighted as peaceful and excellent, with easy access to beaches, riverside walks, and Snowdonia, suggesting a very desirable location.

Guests find the accommodation comfortable, mentioning a 'comfy settee and bed', and a 'comfortable lounge/eating area', reflecting a high level of comfort.

Facilities are well-received, with mentions of a 'great shower', 'good Wi-Fi', and 'everything needed for a stay'. However, there is no explicit mention of maintenance issues to give a perfect score.

While guests express gratitude for the hosts' attention to detail and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or additional thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.

About this property

Criccieth 1.7 miles. Perched in the charming village of Llanystumdwy near Criccieth, is this superb ground-floor accomodation, Gwel Afon. Enjoying a wonderful location along the banks of the River Dwyfor, which can be heard from your very own private front garden, and within easy reach of Snowdonia National Park, Gwel Afon is the ideal dwelling for a family of four. Be greeted by two off-road parking spaces and a front patio with furniture, the perfect spot for savouring your morning coffee. Step into the open-plan living space, where you can look forward to gathering your loved ones on the plush leather corner sofa to enjoy a family favourite on the Smart TV. Rustle up tasty dishes in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table for four or alfresco in the garden with the tranquil soundtrack of the river. After a day of exploring, you will find two well-appointed bedrooms, double with en-suite shower room, and a bunk room, ideal for the little ones to snuggle up in. From your new accommodation, you can enjoy leisurely strolls along the river, delve into history at the Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum, or refuel at the welcoming Tafarn Y Plu pub set within a Grade II listed building. Continue onto Criccieth, where you can stock up on essentials at the petrol station, visit the fascinating Castell Criccieth with sweeping sea views, spend a day on the golden sands of two beautiful beaches, or tuck-in to fresh seafood at Dylan’s. From here you can easily access Porthmadog, home to the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, an excellent golf club and the Black Rock Llamas. Your new accommodation is ideally located for walkers and cyclists with exceptional walks nearby, including the renowned North Wales Coastal Footpath, as well as the Snowdonia National Park, where you can tackle the famous Snowdon Peak. All this and more awaits at Gwel Afon.

Llanystumdwy is a lovely Welsh-speaking community situated between Chwilog and Morfa Bychan. The community is well-known as being the location of the National Writer’s Centre for Wales, and offers a fair selection of attractions, including the Amgueddfa Lloyd George Museum, walks along the Afon Dwyfor, and the Rabbit Farm. Dining options include the friendly Tafarn Y Plu, where you can experience local ales and hearty pub meals in a classic inn set within a Grade II listed structure. Just outside of the town lies Criccieth, where you will find a well-stocked petrol station for picking up essentials, the spectacular Criccieth Castle, Traeth Criccieth, Marine Beach, and the eateries of Swn-y-mor, Poachers Restaurant and Idris Café. Continue onto Porthmadog, where you may experience the wonders of the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, the Maritime Museum, and Porthmadog Park.

Accommodation

Ground-floor accomodation.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x bunk.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.

Smart TV, Echo speaker, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Front garden with patio and furniture.

Sorry no smoking.

Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 1.7 miles.

Note: This property sleeps four but is a maximum of 2 adults.

Note: There is a step up to the en-suite shower room, please take care.

Note: The bunk room is accessed via the double room.

Note: The owners live on-site.

Note: One small well-behaved dog allowed for a supplement of £20.

Reviews (12)

  • Peter

    Exceptionally clean, very comfortable in all aspects and in a fantastic location. He even made the patio secure for us so our little dog could wander in and out ! Amazing place !

  • Mark

    Very comfortable lounge/ eating area. Kitchen equipment all as you would expect and all clean. A really nice play to stay, very central for Llyn peninsula, and of course Snowdonia Ational park. The owners are on hand to help or consult but they are no means intrusive if you wish to be left to it. I would happily go back there, so that seems a decent recommendation! And you can't say that for them all......

  • Michelle

    We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in the not to distant future.

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