Guests say
Rhous Cottage in Tyn-y-Gongl, Anglesey, offers a spacious and peaceful rural retreat with proximity to shops, beaches, and amenities. Guests appreciate the property's size, the surrounding greenery, and the tranquility it provides. While some guests have highlighted areas needing improvement, others have had a delightful stay, enjoying the local scenery and the cottage's charm.
Cleanliness has received mixed feedback. Some guests found the cottage very clean, while others reported issues with rubbish, wasp nests, and general upkeep. The presence of mice and unemptied bins has also been noted, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location is generally well-received for its rural charm and proximity to local amenities, offering a balance of seclusion and convenience. However, some guests found the property difficult to find and the approach overgrown, which detracts slightly from the overall experience.
Comfort levels are seen as adequate, with guests enjoying the spaciousness and quietness. However, issues with heating and a lack of garden furniture have been mentioned, indicating that while the property has potential for comfort, there are areas that could be enhanced.
Facilities have been a point of contention, with some guests enjoying the games room despite its 'rustic repairs', while others have been disappointed with the maintenance and equipment provided. The need for modernisation and better upkeep of amenities has been expressed.
There is insufficient information to accurately assess the thoughtfulness category, as there are limited mentions of gifts or special touches from the host. Therefore, while some guests noted pleasant surprises, it cannot be guaranteed or broadly commented upon.
About this property
Benllech 1 mile. Nestled on the outskirts of the small village of Tyn-y-Gongl, on the Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales, is this superb white-stone cottage, in a desirably secluded and remote location. Internally, the property has been renovated to provide a warm and welcoming base for friends and families seeking a rural escape. The property offers many charming, period features such as exposed beams and original stone walls. Discover a spacious open-plan living room and dining area, where you can look forward to unwinding into the evening, catching up with your favourite shows, with the warming woodburning stove providing that extra bit of warmth in the colder months. The kitchen area is amply-equipped with everything you will need to set you up for a weekend in the countryside, whilst the dining room in the sitting area is perfect for getting together over a scrumptious meal and discussing the day's activities. There is also a games room, housing a dartboard, table football and a pool table, so you your little ones can spend some time in the evenings having some fun and friendly competition. Retire to one of the four well-presented bedrooms, comprising of a ground-floor twin, two first-floor doubles and one first-floor single, all of which have a range of furniture for storage purposes. Choose to have a relaxing soak in the bath after a long and tiring day, the perfect way to wash away those aches and pains. Enjoy the evening sunshine out on the patio and let the dog run around freely - fully enclosed for your convenience. A few miles away is the wonderful Red Wharf Bay beach, where families can go to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon sunbathing, swimming or playing a variety of beach games. Also, take the opportunity to explore the coastline walking or cycling, with stunning views in every direction. Oriel Môn is a wonderful museum and arts centre, providing you with an insight into the history and culture of Anglesey through contemporary displays and modern art. Any one of the nearby rivers or lakes are there for those who enjoy a variety of watersporting activities, perfect for your summer escape. Rhous is an excellent base for touring all the Isle of Anglesey has to offer.
Benllech is a large village on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales, a few miles away from Red Wharf Bay. Discover a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. With plenty of tourist attractions surrounding, including the contemporary art museum of Oriel Môn, the mountain of Mynydd Bodafon and plenty of coastal trails for some walking and cycling opportunities, Benllech makes the ideal place for exploring North Wales.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin, 2 x first-floor doubles, 1 x first-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Games room.
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Sky TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed patio.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.1 miles.
Note: The stairs are open tread and care must be taken.
Note: The garden is not secure for pets.
Note: This property accepts booking of three nights or more.
Nearby points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- RSPB Valley Wetlands
Reviews (18)
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Caroline
Itâs up for sale and whilst we were there we had people looking around to buy which was nice! Not able to dispose of rubbish as bins full until the day before we left (10 day stay) we had to keep full bin bags in the utility room. Mice in the living room, horses escaped into the property. Pool table wrecked all pool cues no tips, balls missing. Paid alot of money to stay not worth it very disappointed.
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Richard
Firstly the instructions to reach the property were wrong - the last instruction was to turn left into the property drive when it should have said to the right. The drive was overgrown on both sides with brambles rubbing the sides of our car. There were weeds 2-3ft high outside the front of the cottage (not like the picture on the web site) and the 'lawn' at the back was a similar height (not much use for sitting out on a balmy afternoon or evening - there was no garden furniture to sit on anyway!). It was obvious the garden had not been touched at all this year and one wondered about last year! The drive and weeds were cut down during our visit, it took two men two days to do it! Inside the cottage, there were no towels on our arrival (we were told the cleaner had 'forgotten to leave them'). Three were brought on the Saturday evening of our arrival and some more 48 hours later after another reminder to the owner. No spare toilet rolls were provided, the cleaner claiming that was at the owner's instruction. Other basic items not provided but which would normally be expected in such properties were a tea pot, a tin opener, washing up liquid and more than one wine glass. Most of the cutlery and crockery was water marked so needed washing before using None of the electrical equipment e.g. kettle, toaster etc. appeared to carry PAT testing labels. The property COULD be made very attractive to visitors with some thought and attention to details
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Richard
Firstly the instructions to reach the property were wrong - the last instruction was to turn left into the property drive when it should have said to the right. The drive was overgrown on both sides with brambles rubbing the sides of our car. There were weeds 2-3ft high outside the front of the cottage (not like the picture on the web site) and the 'lawn' at the back was a similar height (not much use for sitting out on a balmy afternoon or evening - there was no garden furniture to sit on anyway!). It was obvious the garden had not been touched at all this year and one wondered about last year! The drive and weeds were cut down during our visit, it took two men two days to do it! Inside the cottage, there were no towels on our arrival (we were told the cleaner had 'forgotten to leave them'). Three were brought on the Saturday evening of our arrival and some more 48 hours later after another reminder to the owner. No spare toilet rolls were provided, the cleaner claiming that was at the owner's instruction. Other basic items not provided but which would normally be expected in such properties were a tea pot, a tin opener, washing up liquid and more than one wine glass. Most of the cutlery and crockery was water marked so needed washing before using None of the electrical equipment e.g. kettle, toaster etc. appeared to carry PAT testing labels. The property COULD be made very attractive to visitors with some thought and attention to details