Guests say
Is Y Deri is a charming cottage in Harlech, appreciated for its homely feel, ideal location, and layout suitable for large groups. Guests have enjoyed the property's proximity to attractions like Zip World and the beautiful views of Snowdonia. While some guests have had concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, others have found it to be a comfortable and well-equipped base for exploring North Wales.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dust, cobwebs, and mould. Some guests felt the need to clean upon arrival. However, a few reviews noted the property as clean, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to local attractions like Zip World and the stunning views of Snowdonia, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the cottage homely. However, there are comments about uncomfortable sofas and issues with heating regulation, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with utensils and has features like a washer-dryer and two fridges. Nonetheless, guests have reported maintenance issues such as broken furniture and inadequate garden seating, affecting the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Harlech 1.6 miles. A well-presented, detached stone-built cottage, less than two miles from Harlech in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Is Y Deri provides spacious holiday accommodation, perfect for large groups of families and friends to enjoy time together in this beautiful part of Wales. The sitting room offers a character stone fireplace with a woodburner, adding to the welcoming, cosy atmosphere, and the large kitchen/diner is a wonderful place for everyone to gather together and share holiday plans. The first floor is divided into two independent sleeping accommodation areas, one with a double and twin bedroom complemented by a family bathroom in one section, and the other offering a double bedroom, a family bedroom and a second bathroom. Outside this Harlech cottage, the enclosed garden is the ideal spot for spending afternoons together, with the backdrop of the southern Snowdonia mountain range setting the scene for a memorable summers barbecue or a friendly kick-about. A private gate leads you into the ancient woodland immediately behind the cottage. The area surrounding the cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with wonderful walking and cycling trails, and mountain biking facilities to be found close by. Harlech's amenities are less than two miles away, including the World Heritage Site of Harlech Castle, whilst one mile further is the stunning golden sandy beach and the famous St. Davids links golf course. This is a perfect location for touring the whole of the National Park, with its magnificent snow-capped mountains, wonderful woodlands, waterfalls and pristine beaches. This is a charming Harlech cottage in a vibrant and varied region of Wales.
Situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea, the delightful small town of Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 2 singles and 2'6" bunk.
Two bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Large kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, under counter fridge, dishwasher and dining area.
Utility room inc family size 50/50 fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
Sitting room with woodburner, leading on to a dining room.
Wifi, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD player, DAB radio, Internet radio and Bluetooth speaker.
High chair, booster seat, stairgate and travel cot available.
Enclosed front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
The area surrounding the property has cows in a field and wild sheep in the woods at the back, plus seasonal pheasants.
Off road parking for 3 cars and a Podpoint EV charger.
Well situated road access for visiting the wider region.
Harlech railway station is also only 2 miles away.
Walking/hiking/cycling etc guests welcome.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Harlech beach is on the Wales Coastal Path and much of it is dog friendly.
The National Nature Reserve is also only 2 miles away.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Wifi, fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Note; There is a landline for incoming calls and emergency out-going calls only.
Very limited mobile signal.
Note: This is a roadside property, children to be supervised when in the car parking area.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.6 miles.
Reviews (14)
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Thomas
With 2 staircases leading to separate bedroom areas and plenty of seating downstairs, there was plenty of space for us to spread out. The house was tidy, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was reasonably equipped. The heating worked well for us in September. As per photos and previous reviews, some of the house is a bit tired and it wasn't sparkly clean (skirting boards were grubby, some well-established cobwebs, kitchen fridge door a bit loose, few chipped mugs, etc). Sofas are very comfy, but required cushions to be pushed back on daily. Stairgates are provided, but the wider one that we used was only just wide enough to be used at the top of the chapel stairs - I wouldn't trust it to hold against our toddler unsupervised. In all, it fulfilled our needs for the week quite well and for the price we were fairly happy, but isn't a luxury property and a bit more throughout cleaning wouldn't go amiss.
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Ceridwen
BIG mistake: the cottage smells damp and has mould in many places, mice were present downstairs, there were cobwebs, broken widow latches, to name but a few issues we had. The kitchen is old and in need of an upgrade- no extractor fan light, only three out of four hob controls working. WIFI was down during our stay. Our issues were not resolved despite having contacted the owner, half of our party had to leave due to the lack of WiFi and being unable to work remotely during the weekdays, and this was not compensated by the owner who was aware of the WiFi issue and chose to dismiss our claim. The rest of us left a day early. Needless to say, we would not recommend.
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Esther
thank you!!