Guests say
Minydon is a charming cottage in Fairbourne, appreciated for its superb location near the beach and its pet-friendly environment. Guests enjoy the spacious garden, games room, and the welcoming atmosphere. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's location and the thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, contribute to a pleasant stay.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. Some guests found the property spotless, while others reported issues such as cobwebs and a dirty towel. The caretaker's responsiveness to cleanliness concerns is noted.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and local amenities. The scenic views and easy access to outdoor activities make it an ideal spot for a holiday retreat.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. However, some guests mentioned low double beds and insufficient comfy chairs in the living room, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities like the games room are a hit, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a leaking toilet and the need for kitchen equipment updates. The property's facilities are enjoyed but could benefit from improvements.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome packs and the provision of cleaning materials. While these gestures are well-received, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Nestled in the heart of the seaside village of Fairbourne, boasting some of the most magnificent views imaginable; Minydon showcases unspoilt rolling countryside to one side, and the golden beach to the other. The property provides an exceptional base for those keen on visiting the thriving Welsh coastline, with easy access into the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. Entering the property, you will be greeted to a wonderful open-plan sitting room, with a delightful feature stone wallpaper and plenty of leather sofas to relax and unwind into the evening. Walk through to the modern kitchen, housing all the appliances you could need for a week-long stay in the countryside. The property has four bedrooms resting on the ground floor, consisting of two doubles and two singles, with each bedroom boasting delightful wallpaper designs and stunning views from every room of the house to greet you of a morning. The family bathroom provides an elegant bath, and shower over, so you can have a relaxing soak after a tiring day. A mere stone's throw away is the beautiful, unspoilt Fairbourne beach, with lovely golden sands and clear waters, ideal for you and your little ones to enjoy a beachside holiday. For those sporty types, travel towards Fairbourne Golf Club, take advantage of the country scenery and enjoy the 9 and 18-hole courses, something you and your children can experience together. The coastline offers a chance to get involved with a variety of watersports opportunities, including fishing at the nearby Blue Lake. Minydon is an excellent choice for friends and families looking to explore this coastal area of Wales.
Fairbourne is a seaside village on the thriving coastline of Wales and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. The village boasts a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for your amenities. You are minutes away from a lovely sandy beach, and nearby plenty of lakes for fishing and other watersports opportunities.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Four bedrooms: 2 x double and 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer, washering machine, air-fryer, Sky TV, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Lawned garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Check in time is 4pm.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.6 miles
Reviews (54)
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Margaret
It wasn't quite as quiet as usual due to the film crew in the village filming a new series for Sky TV apparently. Over the years there have been many little improvements to the cottage,which is clean,warm and comfortable with a lovely welcome pack and many little extras. The beds are much better with the new mattresses,but could perhaps do with some new quilts.The kitchen had everything we needed,and the airfyer is especially useful. Minydon is in a good location for exploring that part of Wales,with many local attractions within easy traveling distance. We enjoy the proximity to the beach which enables us and the dogs to walk for miles. There is a selection of DVD's and games in the cottage and a separate games room which to be honest we didn't use this year but it would be good to help entertain children in bad weather. The garden is lovely and sunny and with the addition of the new fencing is safe and secure for the dogs.Perhaps some pruning is required as the trees and pampas grass are beginning to spoil the lovely views of the hills. The only negative issues really are all the curtain rails could do with some attention and the exterior of the property is looking a bit sad especially the front door.
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Diane
The first impression of the property - the Front door is shoddy and the weatherboard broken. The porch is good for hanging up wet coats etc The living room feels dark and gloomy especially with the black beams and the large black hearth and black TV stand. The hearth is far too long to have a settee next to it, you have to be careful walking past especially if you're a little unsteady. The hearth could be reduced to the width of the Fire Surround it would give more space. The Dining area is great, roomy with lots of light whether eating food or playing games. The kitchen is well equipped,but the markings on the cooker have faded/rubbed off and we had to check in the book to see what they represented. The Air Fryer worked really well. It would be nice to have a dishwasher, as some of the plates etc were not too clean, the changeover of people is so large it would be much more hygienic. Under the sink is not too crowded maybe one could fit there.. Bathroom ok. Bedrooms were ok. The book left for information needs updating, the instructions for waste disposal needs a calendar as we put out the bins on the Wednesday evening but they weren't collected, is collection fortnightly? The heating was a bit hit and miss ie not coming on first thing or at night when you needed some heat, and some of the radiators had cold spots. It was a bit haphazard. The water was always hot whenever you needed it. Games room an asset! The garden was fine but maybe some shrubs could do with heavy pruning, especially as you first go on to garden. The Pampas leaves are like razor blades if young children are staying please be aware. Lovely views from Dining area whether it was sunny or rainy. Over all a lovely place to stay, just needs a little TLC
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Samanth
There was a large cobweb in the bathroom and spiders in the kitchen. Rug and cushions in living room were very smelly.