Morlais

Reviews (10)

• Jacqueline

  On entering the property it is very apparent that it is in need of a very deep clean the carpets throughout are heavy soiled and threadbare. The sofa in the front room was cream but is heavy strained as were the cushions. The landing upstairs is very damp and the wall paper is peeling off as is the back bedroom. On entering the dining area the smell is unbelievable as is the kitchen. It became apparent there is a rodent problem within the fabric of the dining area under the floor and in the chimney area. As there was a constant scratching and gnawing. We stayed overnight as we were due to visit relatives in Lancashire and then to return to the cottage - we did not returned but returned home. All I can say is I am very disappointed with Sykes - I thought they held a good portfolio of property and have never experienced such a horrible disgusting place.

• Sara

  Crockery in the kitchen cupboards were plentiful with the bonus of a slow cooker and a toaster. Lovely to have a washing machine to hand after spending the day on the beach. Would have been lovely to have had a 3 drawer freezer but the fridge did have a small ice box . This was mentioned in the cottages description. The cords on the sash window in the front bedroom were broken upon arrival leaving the window half open which was a little inconvenient due to the rain we had on Saturday night but the problem was reported and rectified within 48 hours. Rooms were nice and clean . Storage heaters kept us warm when needed as I'm on blood thinners and feel the cold . The cottage has a lovely relaxing atmosphere with fantastic views from the garden. I and my family loved every moment of our stay and miss the cottage so much. We will definitely return next year but we stay for 2 weeks as a week wasn't long enough . I treated my parents to this holiday as it was the first one they have had in 10years. It was so nice to have made some special and everlasting memories with my parents at Morlais. Thank you so much . Some of the previous comments that were made about this cottage were unjustified .

• Jan-hendrik

  The pictures give a good idea what a nice place it could be if reality lived up to them (and a few other things were fixed). It is an old building so you expect to make compromises on standards and facilities, no issue with that. But some things are not simply related to age... The good: Location - a stone's throw from Criccieth Castle with easy access to the beach and various restaurants/pubs nearby. Size - well suited for 4 persons, 6 might be a bit tight. Fresh linens & towels - so new, the towels hadn't even been washed before and some still had the plastic straps from their price tags. View - amazing view from patio onto the bay The bad: Heating - in spite of following the provided instructions, it simply didn't work. Furniture - old, but mostly serviceable (dining table a bit wobbly), sofa pretty worn out Beds - two rooms are okay, but in the street-facing room the mattress is so worn out and soft that it's even too soft for older children TV & Co. - need to search for the wifi router to find access code, TV small, large collection of DVDs, but no DVD player Washing option - great washing machine, but only a single line outside and no rack or anything else to hang wet laundry on The ugly: Hygiene - dusty/mouldy smell in living room, we found 2-3 woodlice every day in different places (bedrooms, corridor, kitchen cupboards) only superficial cleanliness (cobwebs in the ceiling, in bookshelves, etc.), dirty dishes in the cupboard, carpets that probably haven't been shampooed in ages, ... Maintenance - Light in the kitchen fixed with Scotch tape, water dripping from the dining room ceiling if it gets onto the bathroom floor, wallpapers in some places coming off the wall, ... Normally the good points of Morlais would make the bad points annoying, but acceptable. After all, it's an old building in a good location and the rent is solid value for money. However, what irked us are the hygiene and maintenance issues which simply feel light the place is being knowingly neglected. If a tiny trickle of water on the side of the bath tub already causes dripping from the ceiling below, the answer shouldn't be signs advocating proper placing of the shower screen in both bathroom and dining room. It should be someone fixing it. If an old lamp is broken, the answer shouldn't be Scotch tape but a replacement. If dirty dishes are commented on by a reviewer in July, you shouldn't still find the same issue a couple of weeks later. That simply feels like lack of attention or care... So, unfortunately quite a harsh review for a place that has a lot more potential (as some neighbouring properties demonstrate).