The Orchard

ID: S588821

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 10
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

The Orchard in Pwllheli is a charming cottage praised for its quiet, ideal location and spacious grounds, including a hot tub and well-equipped kitchen. While some guests have concerns about maintenance and cleanliness, recent reviews suggest improvements, noting a clean and comfortable environment.

Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with some guests reporting issues such as dog faeces in the garden and mould in bathrooms, while others found the property clean. The score reflects the need for more consistent cleaning standards.

The location is frequently described as great, ideal, and fantastic, particularly for its quietness and proximity to beaches, suggesting a high level of guest satisfaction in this area.

Guests have commented on the need for updates to pillows, sofas, and mattresses for better comfort, though the property is still considered comfortable by some. The score indicates room for improvement.

Facilities like the hot tub and kitchen are appreciated, but there are several reports of maintenance issues such as broken furniture and mould. The score reflects the balance between the well-received and the criticised aspects.

There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners, therefore this category cannot be scored.

About this property

Abersoch 1.3 mile. The Orchard is a wonderful, detached house, located on the edge of the little rural village of Llanengan on the Llyn Peninsula, about a mile from the beach at Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth) and one mile Southwest of Abersoch, famous for its wonderful beaches and watersports facilities, and just a few minutes' walk from the Llyn Coastal Path. Spacious and well-proportioned this lovely property is perfect for friends or for a large family or two families sharing. The house is well-presented throughout and decorated with neutral tones and soft shades of greys, offering comfortable accommodation, while boasting some fantastic attributes that will really help to make your holiday experience a memorable one. With ledge and brace doors and oak flooring throughout, with the exception of the bathrooms and bedrooms, this wonderful house is the perfect place to entertain, enjoy social gatherings and get together or sophisticated soirée. The fabulous sitting room is light and bright with dual aspect windows, plush sofas and chairs for up to seven guests, and boasts a lovely fireplace with open fire. There is a bar in the snug area with seating for two, which leads through to a fabulous kitchen with granite work surfaces and island extending to a superb dining room with seating for 14, high vaulted ceiling and exposed purlins. A ground-floor bedroom and bathroom makes it an ideal cottage of choice for members of your party who may be a little less mobile. Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms, all individually styled. The master bedroom benefits from high ceilings, a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, and another has two pull out occasional guest beds for flexible sleeping arrangements, and a further family shower room servicing the other two bedrooms. The house nestles amongst well-established trees and enclosed gardens with a decked patio area with seating. The garden is perfect for younger members of the family to play and for the adults there is a wonderful hot tub, where you can relax, unwind and relive memories of the day's events. Abersoch is a lovely village with a colourful harbour and array of shops, eating establishments, pubs and tea rooms, a mecca for watersports, and its sandy beaches and safe bathing waters make it ideal for families. The timeless villages, secluded bays and spectacular coastal walks of the Llyn Peninsula are also on the doorstep and waiting to be discovered. Further afield, the castles at Criccieth, Harlech and Caernarfon are all worth a visit and the magical village and gardens of Portmeirion, the lovely harbour town of Porthmadog, along with the numerous delights of the Snowdonia National Park can all be easily reached. There really is something for everyone, at any time of the year and The Orchard provides the perfect base from which to enjoy all these wonderful delights the area has to offer. Note: This property shares a gravelled driveway and is next door to Ref. 1113846, together sleeping up to 16 guests.

Wales' Llyn Peninsula, where the charming harbour community of Abersoch is located, is well known for its spectacular scenery and extensive hiking trails. The village, which is nestled between two beautiful bays, is one of North Wales' most well-liked sailing locations, hosting significant regattas there all summer long. Along with several pubs, eateries, and cafes, there are many stores that cater to tourists. Additionally, there are options for golfers as there is a course just outside the village, and there are also local horseback riding facilities. Watersports fans can enjoy a variety of activities, including dinghy sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing, in addition to the world-famous surfing at Port Neigwl (Hell's Mouth). The area's most well-liked beach is undoubtedly the lengthy, sandy Abersoch Main Beach. The Llyn Peninsula is surrounded by a fantastic range of beaches, including the stunning and frequently quiet Porth Ceriad, with its high cliffs, and sandy Porth Oer ("Whistling Sands"). The National Trust owns the majority of the coastline, which is home to numerous secluded bays, sandy beaches, cliffs, and wildlife havens like Bardsey Island.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x family room with a double bed, one single bed and one pull-out stacker bed.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with open fire.

Snug

LPG central heating.

Gas cooking range with double oven and hob, 2 x microwaves, fridge/freezer, additional fridge in bar, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach and hot tub towels.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request.

Off-road parking for 3 cars and parking for boat trailers.

Private, enclosed side and rear lawned gardens with decking, furniture and barbecue.

Covered patio with hot tub.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome, downstairs only (please bring own dog beds, blankets and towels).

Sorry, no smoking.

Shops 0.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles.

Note: There are two internal steps down to the kitchen and dining area.

Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 9:30am.

Please note that maximum occupancy for this property is 10 adults and 1 infant.

Please note: This property only accepts 7 night stays from a Saturday between July and September and Christmas and New Year Weeks

Reviews (8)

  • Diane

    Hot tub was lovely. We found upstairs to be quite cold at night but it is November. Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend

  • Suzanne

    Perfect for stays with a dog as garden is big and fully enclosed. Kitchen facilities have everything you would need and comfortable beds in bedrooms. Only a few criticisms that could make this cottage perfect. The garden is beautiful and we loved using the hot tub but the outdoor furniture is very worn and in need of replacing. Unfortunately the washing line is under lots of trees so after days on the beach nothing was drying. The towels for inside were also worn and we were only provided with a bath towel and nothing for your hair. Other than that, the would definitely recommend

  • Philip

    Handle broken on back door ( safety hazard ) Seat pads for outdoor furniture wet dirty and well worn.

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