Guests say
Bryn Menai is a beautifully presented cottage in a peaceful location, offering stunning views of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. The property is ideally situated for exploring North Wales, with easy access to Snowdonia, Anglesey, and the Llyn Peninsula. Friendly hosts and thoughtful touches, such as welcome treats, enhance the experience. While the spiral staircase may be challenging for some, and the garden is not enclosed for dogs, the overall atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a popular choice for families and couples alike.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with particular praise for the quality of bedding and towels. Only minor mentions of paint chipping were noted, but these did not detract from the overall impression.
Guests love the peaceful, scenic setting with breathtaking views and convenient access to Snowdonia, Anglesey, and local amenities by car. The only drawback mentioned is the lack of amenities within walking distance.
The cottage is described as comfortable, warm, and homely, with quality furnishings and beds. Some guests found the king-size bed too soft or noted a sag in the double bed, and the spiral staircase may be difficult for older guests, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The property is well-equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including a modern kitchen and two bathrooms. Guests appreciated the attention to detail, such as a clean oven and provision of essentials. Minor maintenance issues like paint chipping were mentioned but did not significantly impact satisfaction.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome cakes and treats on arrival, as well as friendly and helpful hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Bryn Menai has been lovingly converted into the ideal place from which you and your family can explore the many activities North Wales has to offer.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer.
Garden with patio and garden furniture.. Stunning countryside views of Snowdonia and the Isle of Anglesey, delightfully bright, very comfortable, smart and contemporary interiors and a peaceful setting ideally located for exploring this beautiful corner of North Wales make these three converted traditional farm buildings the perfect base for relaxing break. A 4-mile drive leads to Caernarfon, home to a magnificent castle and the Welsh Highland Railway for scenic journeys into the heart of the Snowdonia mountains, whilst from Bangor, 2 miles, bridges cross the Menai Strait to Anglesey, where Beaumaris Castle, the butterfly farm, sea zoo and glorious sandy beaches for water sports are among the island’s many attractions. And at the foot of Snowdon, Llanberis, 8 miles, boasts a lakeside and mountain railway as well as a slate museum and huge range of outdoor activities. Snowdonia’s most exciting activity is within easy reach, Zip World Velocity, is the worlds longest and fastest zip line which sees riders fly solo through the skies at over 100mph. Whilst for a more tranquil pastime, beautiful walking and cycling on peaceful country lanes is available straight from the doorstep of the cottages. Shop and pub serving food 1½ miles.. All properties: Oil central heating (£20 short breaks, £30 week stays, payble directly to owner). Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Highchair. Parking. Boat storage by arrangement (at cost). No smoking.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (16)
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Jackie Shea
Great place. Comfortable and warm, excellent view into the mountains. You do need a car but Anglesey, Eryri/Snowdonia and the Llyn peninsula all relatively close by. Would definitely come back.
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Matt Aitken
The cottage was lovely. Very clean throughout. There is an immediate wow factor when you go upstairs and see the views out of the windows. The owner of the cottage was extremely friendly and the people working with the horses were also friendly and gave plenty of advice on places to visit. The cottage is in a very secluded area but still only a 10 minute drive to the Tesco in Bangor. There is also a lovely fresh milk vending machine only 2 minutes drive away. We had everything we could need in the cottage down to even small things like dishwasher tablets. There are plenty of things to do with most places we visited within a 30 minutes drive. We visited with our dog who loved the area as there is a nice country walk with plenty of horses to say hello to. Would absolutely recommend staying here and will hopefully visit again soon.
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Confirmed Guest
Loved staying here and really hope to be able to stay again when I am back down in Wales