Guests say
The Old School House in Bala is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfort, warm atmosphere, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local amenities and its suitability as a base for exploring North Wales. The welcome gifts and attentive host add to the positive experience, although some guests noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable and clean, with only a few remarks about cobwebs, a kitchen odour, and garden tidiness. The overall impression is positive, but attention to detail could enhance the cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for being central, quiet, and within walking distance to Bala's high street and lake. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area.
Guests consistently mention the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the cottage. However, some suggest that thicker curtains in the bedrooms could improve the comfort level.
The property is well-equipped and cosy, with private parking and a garden. Some guests reported issues with the hoover and garden maintenance, indicating room for improvement in facilities and upkeep.
The welcome gifts and helpful information provided by the owner are frequently acknowledged, contributing to a thoughtful experience. However, it should be noted that such personal touches are a bonus and may vary.
About this property
This homely semi-detached cottage rests in the town of Bala; a market town steeped in history, located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous natural lake. Perfectly suited for families, The Old School House is comfortable and inviting, renovated to a high standard, with everything you need to feel right at home. The country cottage kitchen is a delightful place to commence your stay, followed by a beautiful sitting room which will become the children's cosy little hideaway with a collection of books and games on offer, and a gas fire for those cooler evenings. The separate lounge is equally as stylish, including sumptuous sofa's, a feature fireplace, and a dining table for six people to come together after an adventure. There is even a Blu-ray player to entertain those cosy nights in. The upper floor is the perfect opportunity for some relaxation, with a choice of three bedrooms; comprising two doubles with wardrobes, and a room with bunk beds, also featuring a PlayStation 3. Lastly, The Old School House is complimented by a family bathroom which is brought to life by a walk-in shower, and a freestanding bath. Bordered by the wonderful Berwyn Mountains on one side and the beautiful Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a mecca for climbing, walking, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the Cambrian Bay Coast with the six-mile long Harlech Beach, overlooked by its majestic medieval castle, this retreat is not to be missed.
Bala is a market town set in the Snowdonia National Park. The town is ideal for those that have an interest in watersports, with the following activities on offer; sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and white water rafting, The town itself has a range of interesting shops, inns and restaurants, and an historical Town Walk. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the Cambrian Bay Coast.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x children's bunks.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, bidet, and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Lounge/diner.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, PlayStation 3, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Gravelled area with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (19)
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Clive
Well equipped with everything we needed. A few maintenance issues but this may be from a long and busy summer season, just a touch of TLC needed. The rear garden was not contained so we could not leave the back door open for the dog; repairing the gates would resolve this.
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Chris
It was a good house with a bit of TLC would have been a great house
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Doug
Use of parking area adjacent was critical as we wished to park motor bikes of the road way, besides two bedrooms off road parking was essential. Nice to see tea, coffee, milk etc was there so we could have a brew before doing a basic shop. Owner even contact us in the afternoon of our arrival to check we was ok and to call him if we had any problems.