Guests say
McAuliffe Lodge in Borth is highly praised for its stunning views, modern furnishings, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the quiet, secluded location and the well-appointed facilities, despite some challenges with steep access and high-tech appliance controls. The property is considered a comfortable and spacious base for exploring Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay.
Reviews consistently mention the lodge being 'sparkling clean', 'extremely clean', and 'very clean', indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is celebrated for its superb views and seclusion, although the steep hill access is noted. Its proximity to local amenities and attractions in Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay is also appreciated.
Guests find the lodge very comfortable, with modern furnishings and enough space for families. The presence of two bathrooms and cosy interiors contribute to the comfort level.
The lodge is well-equipped, though there are comments about the lack of instructions for high-tech appliances. The mention of a wet/shower room not draining properly indicates a minor issue with maintenance.
While guests mention 'welcome' touches, there is no specific reference to gifts, and therefore it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Enjoying a prime, elevated position on the Brynowen Holiday Park in Borth is this excellent three-bedroom lodge, McAuliffe Lodge, offering ramp access and a ground-floor layout. Soak up the stunning coastal scenery everyday from McAuliffe Lodge before heading out on adventures along the Welsh coast, with plenty of on-site facilities too. Make your way up the ramp access and into the property to find a fabulous and spacious open-plan living space, boasting two plush sofas to sink into and a wall-mounted TV for entertainment. Gather around the stylish timber dining table and enjoy delicious meals cooked up in the large kitchen area, with fitted units and integrated appliances providing all you need on your self-catered stay, and even boasting a washing machine and a tumble dryer neatly tucked behind a cupboard! Continue down the hall to find a family bathroom and a wet room, offering a space to freshen up to suit everyone. Settle down in one of the three bedrooms when night falls, choosing from the spacious twin room, a double bedroom and finally a king-size bedroom, all furnished with storage for your things and decorated in harmonious colours. Your private and enclosed decked veranda is the perfect spot for evening drinks as you admire the wonderful views over the park and Borth with furniture out here for dining alfresco too. The Brynowen Holiday Park boasts a good deal of amenities on-site from their restaurant/bar to the convenience shop, as well as a fun adventure playground, a soft-play area, a heated indoor swimming pool complete with a waterslide, a takeaway and a kids club, with seasonal opening times throughout the year. Head out of the park and over to the sand and shingle Borth Beach for a great day on the coast, with this area popular with sailboard enthusiasts while the north end of the beach is great for beginner surfers at high water. For those who want to master the art of surfing, book a session with AberAdventures who can help you brush up on your skills with the help of surfing professionals, and keep your eyes pealed as you might even spot dolphins, seals and otters during your lesson! A great day out can be enjoyed at Borth Wild Animal Kingdom which is home to a number of big cats including lions, lynx, and ocelots with daily feeding shows, as well as less ferocious animals that you can feed yourself like Shetland ponies, wallabies and rabbits, perfect for the whole family. Venture down to Aberystwyth to see the brightly coloured Victorian houses, the lovely promenade and Victorian pier and Aberystwyth Castle for the excellent views it affords, as well as plenty of shopping, restaurants and pubs too. Take the Aberystwyth Cliff Railway up to the tip of Constitution Hill for incredible panoramic views of the region, while the Vale of Rheidol Railway will take you on a scenic 11-mile journey in a vintage steam train, passing ancient woodland and picturesque valleys going from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge. Delight in a wonderful stay at McAuliffe Lodge with your loved ones on the Welsh coast.
Borth is a coastal village resting on the west coast of Wales around five miles from Aberystwyth. This popular seaside resort boasts a beach stretching three miles at low tide, backed by sand dunes and home to the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. The village boasts local amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways along with a golf course and a cinema, so there's something for everyone. Discover plenty of watersports here along with lovely coastal walks.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, mircowave, fridge/freezer, Tassimo coffee maker, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Decked area with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile.
Note: this property can be booked together with Lodge 1139081 which is adjacent.
Nearby points of interest
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- Aberdyfi Beach
Reviews (9)
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Diane
It's very clean and cosy as well and is easily accessible by car with good parking outside - which is welcome as it would be a steep climb with all the cases otherwise! We used the lodge as a base for walking along the coastal path and exploring this beautiful area of mid Wales. There is a two hourly bus and train from Borth, the bus runs by the holiday park entrance and there is a large free car park more or less opposite the site entrance - so if you can't, or you don't fancy the walk up and down the hill from the lodge then this would be really handy. Aberwystwyth is the major draw close by, but I'd also recommend a trip to Machllyneth as well to see the old Welsh Parliament (closed Wednesdays) and the Owain Glyndor centre next door, which has a nice cafe - there is also a small modern art gallery based in an old restored chapel building.
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Robert
Lovely views over the sea and estuary, and lots to do within a day's driving distance. Decent, safe, beach if you want that. Useful local facilities within walking distance, including convenience store, pub, restaurant and fish and chip shop. You'll need to bring your own Tassimo T Discs for the coffee maker.
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Sarah
Lodge is finished to a high standard and very well fitted out with everything a family would need. Spent a lot of time in the lodge mainly due to the weather being mixed but with location no real need to leave. All very sad to return home after 2 weeks but will be booking again very soon. Thank you!