Gorse Bank is a well-loved cottage with direct beach access, offering panoramic views of Snowdonia and a comfortable, well-equipped stay. Guests have enjoyed the maintained hot tub and the thoughtful provisions by the owner, despite some concerns over parking and a disputed damage charge.
The cottage is described as beautifully maintained, with a particularly clean and well-looked-after hot tub, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The location is praised for its majestic views and proximity to the beach and local dining, though parking limitations have affected the convenience for some guests.
Reviews suggest the cottage is very comfortable, with guests spending hours enjoying the views from the balcony, indicating a high level of comfort.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the hot tub, but the score reflects the negative experience of one guest regarding a damage charge for the hot tub cover.
While the owner is commended for their thoughtfulness in providing necessary items, there is no mention of gifts, so it cannot be confirmed if they are a standard offering.
Occupying a simply sublime setting with arguably the best coastal views of any property in Abersoch in North Wales, Gorse Bank is the perfect destination for the holiday of a lifetime with a group of family and friends. Offering spacious and well-presented traditional accommodation, the house is all about the views with large picture windows and an extended outside terrace all designed to maximise the captivating and ever-changing views from the house’s elevated position. Step into the open-plan living/dining room where an ample sitting area invites guests in. You won’t know where to look; outside at the spectacular view, at the Smart TV or at the woodburning stove which creates an attractive focal point to the room. Whatever you decide to do it’s covered at Gorse Bank which offers its guests the opportunity to gather and socialise around the large dining table which comfortably sits 10, or to curl up on any of the comfy sofas and lose yourself in the impressive views. The kitchen is fully fitted with everything needed to produce hearty fayre for the holiday party and the designated chef will be delighted with the Aga range cooker and the extensive selection of kitchen equipment making it the ideal spot for whipping up a culinary storm. The outside terrace completed with loungers, patio furniture and even a hot tub creates a wonderful alfresco space where visitors can soak up any sunshine, enjoy drinking and dining and appreciate those all-important views. There is even a private gate here leading to the beach! Four of the property’s five stylish bedrooms are on the ground-floor making for ease of access and the fifth master bedroom is situated in a self-contained, first-floor annex complete with an elegant bedroom and en-suite bathroom. As well as a ground-floor shower room, there is an outside shower room and WC which is just perfect for washing away the sand after an invigorating day at the beach, before coming into the house, pouring yourself a glass of your favourite tipple, and chilling out looking at the outstanding views which are amazing no matter what time of day or what time of year it is. Gorse Bank is well situated within walking distance of the amenities of Abersoch which as well as the beaches for which it is famous (in fact it is something of a mecca for watersports enthusiasts), the town also has an excellent range of shops and eateries. Head out for the day to attractions such as Greenwood Family Park, Pwllheli Children’s Farm Park, Ffestiniog Railway, Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm and Animal Park and Snowdonia National Park. National Trust sites include Plas yn Rhiw and the Llyn Peninsula, with towns like Porthmadog, Portmeirion, Harlech and Criccieth also worth a visit while you are in the region. Promising guests the holiday of a lifetime with views you just won’t see anywhere else, make sure to book a break at Gorse Bank.
The attractive harbour village of Abersoch is situated on the Llyn Peninsula in a region of Wales renowned for its outstanding scenery and varied walking. The village, situated between two glorious bays, is one of the most popular sailing venues in North Wales and important sailing regattas are held there throughout the summer months. Numerous shops cater for the tourist as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are also opportunities for golfers as there is a course just outside the village and horse riding facilities are also available nearby. Watersports enthusiasts are also well catered for, particularly windsurfing, water skiing and dinghy sailing, not to mention renowned surfing at Port Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth). The long, sandy Abersoch Main Beach is probably the most popular beach in the area. There is a wonderful selection of beaches in the surrounding area of the Llyn Peninsula, including the beautiful and often quiet Porth Ceriad, with it's high cliffs, and sandy Porth Oer ("Whistling Sands"). Most of the coastline is owned by the National Trust and there are many remote bays, sandy beaches and cliffs, as well as wildlife havens like Bardsey Island to explore.
Five bedrooms: 3 x ground-floor doubles, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x self-contained first-floor annex with double with en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Outside shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric range cooker, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezers, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 large or 3 small vehicles.
Outside terrace, patio furniture, hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pets allowed.
Private access to beach.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: No stag or hen or similar parties.
Note: There may be potential disturbance due to a house being built 20 meters away.
Note: Private access to beach from property.
Sandra
We had to pay £45 per night for overnight parking at the golf club as there are parking restrictions everywhere else. Also we have been charged over £200 for a 1cm damage to the underside of the hot tub cover! No evidence to prove it was us and nothing apparently we can do about it which has totally spoiled our holiday experience.
Claire
We spent hours sat on the balcony watching tides come in and out, and watching harbour life. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Abersoch offered lots of good dining opportunities as well as great coastal walks.
Fiona
We had everything we needed from arrival. The owner had really thought about what you would need and it was supplied. Iâm just disappointed I didnât get to the Bara Brith before my brother did. The house was beautifully maintained, donât normally venture into a hot tub- but this one was exceptionally cleaned and well looked after. The view from the property was majestic. Looking forward to our return.
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