Guests say
Awelon in Colwyn Bay is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its spaciousness, warm and homely feel, and beautiful garden with views. Guests appreciate its location for exploring North Wales and find it well-equipped for a comfortable stay. While some maintenance issues are noted, the property's overall charm and amenities lead to repeat bookings and recommendations.
Most guests found Awelon clean and welcoming, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, there were instances where cleanliness did not meet expectations, including reports of a dirty shower and kitchenware. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than the norm.
The cottage's location is highly regarded for its proximity to local amenities, beaches, and shopping, with stunning views from the garden. It serves as an excellent base for exploring North Wales, adding to the property's appeal.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the property cosy, especially highlighting the upstairs double bed. However, there are comments about the twin beds being rickety and uncomfortable, which affects the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a secure garden, spacious kitchen, and ample entertainment options. Some guests experienced issues with the driveway, showers, and plumbing, suggesting a need for attention to maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner towards the guests. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
This semi-detached bungalow rests in residential part of Rhos-on-Sea, 30 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the sea. This Rhos-on-Sea cottage has been completely renovated to provide a warm and comfortable accommodation from which to explore the surrounding area. Look forward to unwinding in the sitting room, with the electric fire and Smart TV to take advantage of. Move into the spacious kitchen to find a selection of modern appliances on hand to assist you, along with a dining table with plenty of seating for all. Throw open the patio doors to bring the outside in, leading to a lovely garden and patio where you can unwind with a cold drink in hand. Upstairs is occupied by two bedrooms, including the master double and single with velux window, which are serviced by a refreshing family bathroom. For added flexibility, there is also a twin on the ground floor which is a great choice for the kids. Within a couple miles you have the choice of two fabulous beaches which can be reached with a gentle stroll along the main promenade, giving you a chance to watch all the seaside activity and boats pulling into the harbour. Rhos-on-Sea is also home to numerous pubs, restaurants, tea rooms, ice cream shops and a local supermarket to pick up those everyday essentials. Head into the nearby town of Llandudno where you can visit the fantastic pier and take the tramway up the Great Orme, or venture further to the town of Conwy with its well-preserved town walls, medieval castle and Britain’s smallest house. Awelon is a fine base with easy access to some top attractions in North Wales.
Rhos-on-Sea, a town on the North Wales coast, is four miles from Victorian Llandudno and 18 miles from popular inland destination Betws-y-Coed. Rhos-on-Sea has an attractive harbour and a relaxed air and is sandwiched between the bays of Penrhyn and Colwyn. The town offers shops, pubs and restaurants, and the area is full of opportunities for walking, fishing, sailing, watersports and golf.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x first floor double, 1 x first floor single, 1 x ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room.
Fully tiled separate shower room with WC and hand basin on ground floor.
Gas central heating with electric flame effect fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with seating.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
- Great Orme Country Park
- The Roman Bath House
Reviews (46)
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Rachel
We had a bit of a nightmare week, with the upstairs bathroom roof leaking in, and blocked drains outside. We were running out of towels to contain the leak in the bathroom, which has damaged the inside wallâ¦granted a new roof was put on while we were there so we had half a day of banging. The bathroom ceiling was already marked by water so this problem had existed for a while. The downstairs loo wouldnât flush away, my husband was trying to unblock the drain outside with the mop. The cover was off the drain so we know that again it was an existing problem. My husband lifted the manhole cover up the drive and itâs full and blocked!!â¦the property needs a deep clean, the walls are scuffed everywhere and needs redecorating, itâs patched in places with mismatched paint. The kitchen cupboards are grubby on the outside and one of the kickboards is kicked inward. Some of the Plates are chipped. The seals on the shower screens are green and moldy and the shower seat in the downstairs loo is disgusting underneath. My husband had to clean the outside of the lounge window on the first day it was so dirty. There arenât any sharp knives, the toaster doesnât work properly, only one side of each slot works. The garden although mowed is full of weeds which are coming through the wooden stairs, the patio desperately needs jet washing and painting as is slippy and shabbyâ¦I have plenty of pics if the owner would like to see themâ¦.we wonât be coming back to Awelonâ¦.maybe if the owner spent a few days there he could see just how shabby the place is!!
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Anne
House is well equipped with comfortable beds and a good sized garden that our dog loved playing in. As other reviews have mentioned, few small maintenance issues would enhance your stay - downstairs toilet needs some maintenance, patio area and steps to garden cleaning as a bit slippy if wet, some lighter duvets (we took some sheets as read review that provided with 13.5 tog). With 5 adults in our party, was great to have 2 bathrooms and we had a great weekend. Would definitely recommend
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Andrew
There are, however, several points to note:- The suite in the lounge, although comfortable, is very shabby and in need of some repair on one of the sofa cushions. The beds were all provided with 13.5 tog duvets with no alternative bedding available. These are far too thick for this time of year. There were two partly used toilet rolls in use as we arrived, with one spare available. Not enough for a week â penny pinching. There were only 6 dishwasher tablets provided for a 7-night stay â again â penny pinching. The garden was tidy in that the grass was mown and the lawn edges trimmed, but it was very much in need of a good weeding and there were large nettles and brambles growing in the borders â not sensible when you have young children playing in this space More warning needs to be given about the awkwardness of the driveway â in that it slopes downwards towards the property and involves a very awkward turn at the top of the drive. There were no recycling facilities at the property and we could see no reason for this. All the neighbouring properties had the relevant collection bins, and there was a weekly collection. Recycling has been part of all our lives for such a long time that it is quite grievous to go away on holiday and find that we cannot continue this whilst away.