Guests say
The Old School House in Bala is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfort, warm atmosphere, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and the thoughtful touches from the owner, including welcome gifts. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness points were raised, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable and clean, with only a few mentioning areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as cobwebs and kitchen odours. The garden's tidiness was also noted, affecting the overall cleanliness experience.
The location is highly praised for being quiet yet central, within walking distance to Bala's high street, lake, and amenities. It serves as a great base for exploring North Wales.
Guests consistently mention the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the cottage. Some suggested improvements for better sleep quality, such as thicker curtains to block out morning light.
The property is well-equipped and guests appreciate the private parking. However, some maintenance issues like the hoover being in bits and the need for a bit of TLC in some parts of the house have been pointed out.
The owner's communication and welcome gifts are frequently mentioned and appreciated. It should be noted that such gestures, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This homely semi-detached cottage rests in the town of Bala; a market town steeped in history, located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous natural lake. Perfectly suited for families, The Old School House is comfortable and inviting, renovated to a high standard, with everything you need to feel right at home. The country cottage kitchen is a delightful place to commence your stay, followed by a beautiful sitting room which will become the children's cosy little hideaway with a collection of books and games on offer, and a gas fire for those cooler evenings. The separate lounge is equally as stylish, including sumptuous sofa's, a feature fireplace, and a dining table for six people to come together after an adventure. There is even a Blu-ray player to entertain those cosy nights in. The upper floor is the perfect opportunity for some relaxation, with a choice of three bedrooms; comprising two doubles with wardrobes, and a room with bunk beds, also featuring a PlayStation 3. Lastly, The Old School House is complimented by a family bathroom which is brought to life by a walk-in shower, and a freestanding bath. Bordered by the wonderful Berwyn Mountains on one side and the beautiful Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a mecca for climbing, walking, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the Cambrian Bay Coast with the six-mile long Harlech Beach, overlooked by its majestic medieval castle, this retreat is not to be missed.
Bala is a market town set in the Snowdonia National Park. The town is ideal for those that have an interest in watersports, with the following activities on offer; sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and white water rafting, The town itself has a range of interesting shops, inns and restaurants, and an historical Town Walk. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the Cambrian Bay Coast.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x children's bunks.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, bidet, and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Lounge/diner.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, PlayStation 3, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Gravelled area with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Reviews (20)
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Wendy
big house, right in town with parking space, good kitchen, nice bath and shower, bottle of wine and basic welcome pack (but no milk) Negatives... gates weren't secure (as others have commented, so we couldn't let dog out without lead) one gate was blowing around loose so we had to remove it to stop it hitting the car, loads of thick brambles in the yard making it unsafe for dogs and humans (we removed these as far as we could), house was cold on arrival (and no instructions on heating system in info pack), a few corners with black mould, previous visitors food left in freezer and cupboards, a large picture had fallen off wall, bedrooms too light need darker curtains (as others have commented). Generally the place needs some TLC and regular maintenance. Despite being on a quiet street there was noise outside most nights into the early hours. Unlikely we'll return to this property, otherwise we had a very good time in Bala.
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Clive
Well equipped with everything we needed. A few maintenance issues but this may be from a long and busy summer season, just a touch of TLC needed. The rear garden was not contained so we could not leave the back door open for the dog; repairing the gates would resolve this.
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Chris
It was a good house with a bit of TLC would have been a great house