Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at Bywyd Da, praising its cleanliness, prime location, and cosy ambience. The property's well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds are frequently mentioned, alongside the convenience of its proximity to Abersoch and the beach. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is consistently described as spotless and beautifully decorated, with several guests specifically commending its cleanliness. One review expressed initial concern about cleanliness, which was quickly alleviated upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for being a short walk from both the beach and the centre of Abersoch. Guests appreciate the convenience and the property's easy access to local amenities.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the living space cosy. However, some guests mentioned issues with a mattress and a warm quilt, slightly affecting the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-stocked kitchen and good outdoor space. However, points are deducted for mentioned maintenance issues such as non-stick frying pans' condition, a small shower, and a non-working garage light.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Bywyd Da, Welsh for ‘Good Life’, is an excellent, semi-detached holiday home situated in Abersoch. Resting in the peaceful Cae Du estate, lying a short distance from Abersoch’s High Street and beaches, Bywyd Da is a fantastic base for a family or group of eight’s coastal holiday. After parking in the ample off-road spaces for three cars, head inside to find two stylish ground-floor king-size rooms, one featuring warm tones and coastal finishes, and the other sporting a spacious interior; both rooms boast plenty of storage for your things. The ground-floor bedrooms share a sleek shower room, a space showcasing contemporary tiling and a spacious walk-in shower. Climb the stairs to discover a stunning open-plan living space, a room showcasing rustic, exposed beams that complement the contemporary fittings. The sitting area contains leather sofas for you and your loved ones to stretch out on as you watch your favourite show on the wall-mounted TV; the sitting area opens out to a sunny balcony, with more seating for you to relax on as you catch the rays. The kitchen is an impressive spot and boasts high-gloss fittings that house integrated appliances, including a handy built-in microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. Just behind the kitchen is a fantastic dining area, with cream, leather seating for you to settle down on as you enjoy a tasty meal accompanied by a glass of wine. Ascend the stairs again to come across two more bedrooms, the first one being a double with calming blues and greens throughout, and a lovely twin room that is superb for the kids; both rooms feature skylights and enjoy shared access to a brilliant bathroom that showcases bath and illuminated mirror, so you can get ready in style. The rear garden is a marvel that has been created with tranquillity in mind; not only does it feature manicured landscaped but contains sun loungers and outdoor seating for you to take advantage of. Meander into the village and grab your essentials from the amply-equipped SPAR, before savouring a local ale from The Vaynol, and venturing down to the fabulous beaches surrounding the village; the golf club also isn’t fair, why not stop for a game? Spend the day in Llanbedrog, where you can pay the impressive art gallery & café of Plas Glyn y Weddw a visit and enjoy a movie at the open-air cinema during the summer months; the village is also home to a range of eateries and a popular beach that is waiting to be explored. Enjoy an outing in Pwllheli, where sports fans can spend some time at the town’s Leisure Centre with a pool, tennis courts and children’s activities; tour the quaint Oriel Y Mor art museum, before basking in the sun on Traeth Glan-y-Don or Traeth Marian-y-De. There is plenty to see in this part of Wales, with the fantastic fortress of Castell Criccieth, the heritage centre of Nant Gwrtheyrn and the exciting Glasfryn Parc just a short drive away. Create long-lasting memories with your loved ones from Bywyd Da.
Abersoch is a charming harbour village on the Llyn Peninsula, in a part of Wales known for its spectacular landscape and numerous walking opportunities. Tourists may find a variety of shops, as well as pubs, restaurants, and cafés. There are plenty of activities on offer including golf and watersports, or relaxing on the sand at Abersoch's popular Main Beach. The Llyn Peninsula's surrounding area also has a superb assortment of beaches to explore.
Accommodation
Reverse-level accommodation.
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and balcony.
External utility
Electric storage heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso Citiz, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
Under counter freezer and an additional fridge in the garage.
TV with Freeview and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, gravelled area and furniture.
Balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles and beach 0.6 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200.
Note: Towels are NOT provided
Reviews (15)
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Janet
There was a freezer in the garage which was great ,being 7 of us Freezer should be listed on the information when booking. .Water went cold,rang agents and it was dealt with very quickly.
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Debra
Apparently the cleaners should have ensures it was ready. It took a couple of hours to get it going after phone calls between us, Sykes and the owner. There was no info pack at the house which would have helped. The shower was very small and didnât frown very well. The garage light did not work. The house was lovely- styled very well and easy access to the village.
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Marie
Crockery, cutlery and equipment was very well provided although I was disappointed with the condition of the non stick frying pans and baking dishes. I suspect that they had been previously ill treated but I was put off from using them. I couldnât find a potato peeler! There is no heating on the upper floor but although the weather was cold and wet we were never cold. However, it was not easy to dry towels as there is no heated towel rail. We made a makeshift rack in the airing cupboard using the loose rails that were there! The bed on the top floor was a bit strange as it had two mattresses which kept sliding. We also found the 15 Tog quilt very warm. I think people need to be aware that the ceiling in this room slopes rather a lot on one side of the bed. I am only 5ft 1 inch tall but had to bend over almost double to get into bed or get clothing from the bedside drawers and this problem was exacerbated by the thickness of the mattress. We think an extractor in the bathroom on the upper floor would be really good. Freeing up a cupboard in the kitchen for dry food would be a good idea. Perhaps glasses could be stored in the bookcase/cupboard in the dining area. The fire extinguisher and blanket should really be fixed to the wall for easy access in the event of a fire. Despite my comments above, we did enjoy our stay at the property and would definitely consider staying again when visiting relatives. It is conveniently situated for walking into Abersoch. Unfortunately the weather was not on our side to do that.