Guests say
Little House is a quaint cottage in North Wales, appreciated for its character, stunning views, and peaceful location. Guests have enjoyed the cosy atmosphere, with several mentioning the warmth of the log fire and the property's suitability for dogs. The cottage's history and traditional features add to its charm, and the owner's friendliness is often noted. While some guests have suggested improvements and maintenance, the overall experience is one of a delightful rural retreat ideal for exploring the surrounding area.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the cottage well-presented, while others noted areas needing attention, such as under the bed and kitchen appliances. The presence of a bowl of rotting vegetables in one instance suggests inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and tranquillity, with easy access to local sights by car. The peaceful setting and proximity to interesting places make it a favourable spot for many guests.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the bed comfortable, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, some have mentioned issues with water pressure and furniture that could be upgraded for enhanced comfort.
Facilities have received mixed feedback. Positive remarks include the underfloor heating and log burner, but there are several calls for maintenance and updates on appliances, furniture, and general upkeep.
The owner's thoughtfulness is noted in reviews mentioning welcoming gestures such as flowers, milk, and Welsh cakes. However, as these gifts are not consistently reported by all guests, they should be considered a delightful bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Little House is just lovely. Situated within the Snowdonia National Park you are in easy reach of beaches, mountains and all sorts in between. The lovely galley style kitches has underfloor heating and is well equipped with electric cooker, grill and hob, wasjing machine, microwave and friedge with ice box. The pretty sitting room has a great sofa, log burning stove in an inglenook fireplace, table for two by the window and open tread stairs to the bedroom.
The bedroom is beautifully dressed with a double bed and antiue furniture.
The modern shower room has underfloor heating, wash handbasin, loo and shower on the ground floor just off the kitchen.
There is a large lawned area with garden bench overlooking the picturesque italianate village of Portmeirion and the sandy estuary. There are also two sitting areas with tables and chairs to enjoy the views with a nice glass of wine in the evening or breakfast in the sunshine!
The property offers front and rear enclosed gravel patio areas plus a surrounding field to wander with your dogs (sheep may be present certain months of the year).
A gentle stroll will take you to the train station where you can travel on the Cambrian Coast Railway that has plenty of stops that are well worth a visit. Llandanwg, with its lovely beach and cafe and Llanbedr, where you can have a pie and a pint in the lovely Victoria Inn are two firm favorites.
You will not fail to be captivated by the area from Harlech Castle to the Rhinog Mountains, ancient woodlands to tumbling waterfalls. It's just magic and Little House is the perfect place to come home to!
More than two visiting? The nearby Big House 1008887 will accomodate up to 7 people.
Llandecwyn is a scattered rural hamlet in North Wales, which stands amidst farmland, hills with lakes and mountains, which are all perfect for scenic walks and mountain biking. Llandecwyn is set on the National Cycle Route 8, plus birdwatching can be enjoyed on the red kite waymarked trail, which passes through the hamlet. There are also birdwatching opportunities along the coast and at the rspb Osprey project, which is nearby. Only 5 miles away is historic Harlech, which is situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea. Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle, which enjoys World Heritage status. The town is very popular with golfers, who come to enjoy the famous Royal St. David's course, whilst the beautiful 6 mile long sandy beach is wonderful for family fun and long walks. Harlech offers an excellent variety of amenities including some good quality restaurants and a leisure centre, whilst the whole of the Snowdonia National Park, together with the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, are all within easy reach. Other attractions in the area include the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Light Railway, the secluded beaches at Borth y Guest and the Black Rock sands and the Italianate village of Portmeirion. A really beautiful part of North Wales.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double.
Ground floor shower room with loo and basin.
Sitting room with log burner.
Electric Heating, electric cooker, grill and hob, washing machine, microwave, fridge with ice box, Bed linen and towels provided, Flatscreen TV, DVD player, garden furniture, off road parking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Front and rear enclosed gravel patio areas with seating and access to surrounding field (sheep may be present certain months of the year) Note: the stairs to the bathroom are open tread.
Note :This cottage is not suitable for infants.
Reviews (26)
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Heather
. You need to put carpet on them, that would be safer!. Need some instructions how the TV works, we could only watch one channel. That's the moaning out if the way, the location of the cottage is really good. It's been many years since we have been that way, really enjoyed the train journey from portmadog to Barmouth even though it was raining. Next day we found a beautiful beach, I got sunburnt, the dog loved it. But we decided to come back a day early, the weather and we could not cope with those stairs anymore. We did have a good time away and we will be back, but not at this cottage. I shall be doing more research, feel disappointed has we have been Sykes customers a long time.
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Wendy
For us within an hour or less drive to areas we wished to visit for coastal and mountainous walks. Appreciated having the full week rather than our planned weekend! Given useful information to find the property and getting the key on day one was easy. We had a lovely time away.
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Carol
The first thing noted was the condition of the cooker top was dirty looking. We set about cleaning the c00ker top as best we were able. We then decided to inspect the bedroom and was really upset, the bed appeared to look clean but when we pulled the throw back there was several woodlice in between the sheets! we removed the bed sheets and noted a stain on the sheets and pillow. The issues with the woodlice did not improved. There were other items noted, one of the chairs was broken, the toilet seat was not secure, to try and resolve the woodlice issue we moved the bed and noted that the floor area below the bed was disgusting. There was a travel trunk in the living room which we moved to retrieve a pack of playing cards and it was also noted that the area had not been need cleaned. WE WOULD APPRECIATE THE OPPERTUNITY TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WITH THE OWNERS PRIOR TO DECIDING TO PUBLISH OR NOT PUBLISH OUR REVIEW.