Guests say
Seagull Shack is highly praised for its central location, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the proximity to the beach, the spacious and clean accommodation, and the helpfulness of the owner. Despite some issues with the hot tub and an initial cleanliness oversight, the property is generally well-regarded, especially for large families or groups.
Most reviews mention the property as clean and well-maintained. However, one incident of the property not being cleaned prior to arrival affects the score, although the cleaning team's response was highly praised.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the beach and local amenities, making it an ideal spot for a holiday retreat.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and a cosy atmosphere.
The property is well-equipped with modern appliances and thoughtful touches. However, the score is affected by repeated issues with the hot tub and a lack of clear instructions for the facilities.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience with the property's facilities and the owner's communication, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that could be evaluated under this category.
About this property
Located in the coastal village of Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd, is Seagull Shack, a stunning, four-bedroom home. Resting just paces away from the beach and a variety of amenities, Seagull Shack offers a luxury home-from-home, complete with an indulgent hot tub, a private balcony, and a handy EV charging point; eight guests are welcomed to the home. Park up off-road and take advantage of the EV charger whilst taking in the grandeur of your new abode. Head indoors to firstly reach the sitting room, complete with plush sofas, and a Smart TV for entertainment, where you can unwind as a family after a busy day of activity. Next door you will locate the formal dining table, with a charming bench table for ten guests, making the perfect space to host and socialise throughout your stay. The kitchen/diner is well-equipped with a host of state-of-the-art appliances to ease your getaway, where you'll find a dishwasher, washer/dryer, a coffee machine, and a sleek breakfast bar to enjoy brunch from. If you'd prefer to bask in the outdoors, reach the delightful patio area with a pergola for some shade, selecting between alfresco dining and the chance to take a soak in the babbling hot tub. As the night unfolds, select between four stylish bedrooms to catch some rest from, including two super-king-size rooms, one of which has a private balcony, and the other a zip/link feature; the remaining bedrooms include a ground-floor king-size with Jack-and-Jill access into the bathroom, ideal for those with limited mobility, and a triple bunk, designed for the children of your group. A sleek shower room completes the home, offering plenty of space to prepare for your coming days. Awaken to a fresh coffee before taking to Morfa Bychan Beach for sea glimpses, or to Porthmadog Golf Club to perfect your swing, before hiking across the Morfa Bychan, North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve. Continuing on to Porthmadog, be sure to board the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways for a tour of the region, or head to the Black Rock Llamas for a family-friendly activity, whilst the Italian village of Portmeirion showcases everything you'll need for a memorable stay, including independent shops, boutique restaurants and pretty gardens with outdoor games. Round off your break in the Snowdonia National Park, traversing across the Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve, zipping across the breath-taking countryside at Zip World Llechwedd, also offering the chance to bounce below and play underground golf, before completing your day at Cwmorthin Waterfall and its stunning surrounding. Experience a touch of luxury at Seagull Shack.
Morfa Bychan, a charming community with a local shop, tavern, fish and chip shop, post office, and a top-notch 18-hole golf course, is only a short stroll from the magnificent beach at Black Rock Sands. The lively harbour town of Porthmadog, located on the lovely Glaslyn Estuary, is only 2 miles away. It has a variety of unique shops and eateries as well as the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway, which let you ride a steam train through the breath-taking Snowdonia landscape. With its bars and restaurants, the nearby village of Tremadog, the charming town of Borth-y-Gest, with its cliffs and bays, and the well-known and distinctive Italianate village of Portmeirion, all within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x super-king-size with balcony, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Juliet balcony, 1 x ground-floor king-size with Jack-and-Jill access into the bathroom, 1 x triple bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with free-standing bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Electric oven, double gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, hairdryer.
3 x Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
EV charging point.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, pergola, furniture, hot tub, and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Note: There is cctv to the front of the home; cameras will be off throughout a guests stay.
Note: The ground-floor bedroom and bathroom have wheelchair access.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
Note: Payment of £45 for EV charger will be payable directly to owner on booking.
Note: The hot-tub is charged at an additional £150 also paid directly to the owner.
Note: As a festive gift for Christmas the owner will waiver the hot tub charge on Christmas and New Year bookings.
Reviews (13)
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Chris
Comfortable beds, powerful showers, good internet and excellent smart TVs. All cooking utensils you require with nothing missing. Ground floor fully accessible for someone with limited mobility. Small step up from driveway to house but easily manageable and had a graduated ramp for those in wheelchairs. Worth the extra £45 for the EV charger which worked perfectly (bring your own Type 2 cable as it is untethered). Perfectly located for the beach (10 min walk to Black Rock Sands), Porthmadog (5 min drive to Tesco or main high street) with most sites within a 45-min easy drive. Would recommend the chippy next door, nice food and convenient (Weds to Sun 4-8pm). Ate at The Ship downtown (great portion sizes and reasonably priced) and would also recommend Aberdunant Hall in Prentag for their Sunday Lunch. Thanks Kate for renting your special home to us for the week, would love to stay again if available in the future!
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Alex
It was absolutely beautifully presented and all the fixtures and fittings were to the highest standard. I commented to my husband how comfortable all the furniture was. The beds and bedding meant we had the best nights sleep. Our family loved the hot tub and as the weather wasnât always the best during our week away we made use of it every day. We had a little trouble on one of our days with hot water but the owner was absolutely on the ball and had someone round to help within 15mins and got it fixed in the same morning. Top customer service. Nearby the house is lovely too with lots of little cove beaches that we preferred to the big Black Rock Sands. We also walked into Porthmadog on the coastal walk which was so scenic and enjoyable. Right next door is a very tasty chippy for the nights you canât be bothered cooking in the very well stocked kitchen. And a great beach bar just down the road which had live music on a weekend which me and my daughter loved. All in all one of the best holidays weâve had. We would definitely recommend and return in the future.
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Samantha
Walking distance to beach and great location to explore from. Things that would benefit from attention, the microwave light was permanently on which is unusual/hazardous and wasn't usable, timings on the extractor fans in bathrooms could be shorter as a night time visit could keep you awake for 30 mins waiting for silence, a welcome folder would be useful details such as how to operate appliances, hot tub, lighting, wifi etc. The hot tub was not working at the time of our visit & the host arranged for a maintenance visit, a part was required so refund arranged. I suspect a good number of families are booking this property as it has a hot tub, and have like us compromised on the outdoor space. Although faults can occur, it would seem that more regular checks on the hot tub are required - if this is a facility that isn't reliable then perhaps it should be removed. Automated systems in place for payment, and sharing of property information leading up to break. If you need to contact Menai Holidays you will find this challenging. 'Due to high demand, we are currently unavailable'. This company is linked with Sykes so it's a little confusing who to follow up with.