Guests say
Eirlys Cottage in Caernarfon offers a good base for exploring North Wales & Snowdonia, with guests appreciating its location and value for money. While some found the property basic, others felt it was like home from home. The holiday park is praised for its cleanliness and attractiveness, and the welcome treats were a nice touch. However, there are mentions of areas for improvement, particularly in comfort and maintenance.
The property generally appears clean, with several guests noting it was tidy upon arrival. However, there are comments about dust, a damp smell, and dog hair, suggesting room for improvement in thoroughness.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local attractions and the beauty of the surrounding holiday park. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the region.
Mixed reviews on comfort, with some guests finding the beds and sofas satisfactory, while others reported discomfort due to worn-out furniture and thin mattresses.
Facilities are deemed adequate by some, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as problems with the oven, DVD player, and electricity meter, as well as a lack of certain amenities.
Guests appreciated welcome treats, which indicate thoughtfulness, but it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Situated on the Glan Gwna Holiday Park, on the edge of Caeathro, just two miles from Caernarfon, is Eirlys, a cosy terraced property ideal for a family or group wanting to spend quality time together exploring the spectacular North Wales coast and countryside. The cottage welcomes you into a lovely sitting room, with two sofas placed around a cosy electric fire, ideal for relaxing after an action-packed day, turning on the TV and enjoying a family movie night. The compact but well-equipped kitchen/diner has all the appliances you need to create home-cooked meals, which you can enjoy at the dining table. The ground-floor bathroom suite offers a choice of bath with shower over, where you can wash away the sand after a day at the beach, and head upstairs to find the three bedrooms, comprising a master double bedroom, a spacious single and a triple bunkroom with a double bed on the bottom and a single on top. Stepping outside the cottage, there is an enclosed patio area at the front with furniture, where you can enjoy late afternoon drinks after a day exploring the local delights. On site, you will find a lake that offers great trout fishing, if you have a rod license, while the coastline of Caernarfon with it's many shops and famous 13th century medieval castle, as well as an award-winning butcher's and a renowned fish and chip shop, is less than two miles away. Discover a choice of picturesque beaches along the Menai Strait, or you can jump on a train to Porthmadog with its Blue Flag beaches and harbour and spend an afternoon browsing the shops there. Explore the unspoilt countryside, rugged mountains and glacial landforms of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, including a climb up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Wales' highest mountain. Cross the Menai Bridge over to the Isle of Anglesey and spend the day at one of its pristine beaches, or walk the coastal path to enjoy some incredible scenery. Eirlys is a great base for a family seeking an adventure in North Wales.
The village of Caeathro is just outside of Caernarfon, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon is a popular tourist spot with an impressive castle, well-preserved town walls and attractive waterfront, along with a selection of shops, places to eat and sea-fishing trips off the coast of Anglesey. You are perfectly placed for exploring the magnificent Snowdonia National Park, as well as the lovely beaches of Anglesey and the excellent climbing, walking and mountain biking opportunities on the Llyn Peninsula.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single, 1 x triple bunk room.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire
Heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge with ice box, Microwave, TV.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Front decking area with seating, shared back garden.
Parking for 3 cars.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.7 miles Note: Although this cottage can sleep 6, the kitchen and lounge area is comfortable for 4 people.
Free heated outdoor swimming pool.
Note: Although this property does not have wifi, 4G and 5G coverage is excellent and the site clubhouse has free WiFi.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Reviews (16)
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Vijay
Took 4-5hr to heat it up. Was told £50 credit on electricity meter, had only £16 and being cold Autumn, this got used up and woke up next day with no electricity and having to run around for a topup card. Had to get £60 worth of electricity top-up for 4 days we were there. Oven started, but cut off after 10 minutes and was not able to get it going and had to discard oven food and get microwave wave or hob food. Shower head - needs a replacement. Water leaking from the head and had to shower in like water from a hose. Swimming pool - heated pool covered and closed, not mentioned in booking. Simple things thats if fixed, would have made the stay amazing. Waiting to see if I get credit for my electricity top up. Vijay
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David
It was not possible to operate the oven properly and there was no manual for it. The baking trays, frying pan etc., looked like they had been used on the Arc. There was no kitchen roll and what washing up liquid there was had been watered down. The side of the bath was hanging off and the bathroom in general felt like a very cold dungeon. It should be made clear to people who stay that they will definitely have to pay for electricity every day.
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Kristine
There was no reply from the contact no, fortunately the cleaning supervisor arrived just as we had decided to look for a hotel and she put things right. There is no cupboards for food storage. The dvd doesn't work nor does the oven. Why sleep 6 when only enough seats etc for 4. Badly equipped kitchen not enough glasses etc. Only £34 on meter. Just enough if we were careful. Reeks of damp. Caravan park gorgeous good facilities. Carav