Guests say
Cae Cerrig is highly praised for its stunning views, spaciousness, and luxurious amenities such as underfloor heating and a hot tub. Guests appreciate the warm welcomes from the owner, Scott, and the property's ideal location for exploring the coast and mountains. The house is well-equipped for large groups, offering comfort and memorable sunsets from the balcony.
Most guests found the property clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as dust and debris in certain areas, which slightly impacts the overall score.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to beaches, mountains, and local attractions. The views from the property are a highlight, with many guests mentioning the beautiful sunsets over the sea.
Guests report the house as cosy with comfortable beds and a welcoming atmosphere. The spaciousness and warmth of the property contribute to the high comfort level experienced by visitors.
The property boasts high-quality facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and a popular hot tub. Some guests suggested improvements such as wifi boosters and additional fridge space, and there were isolated reports of maintenance issues.
The owner's thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests appreciating welcome gifts like wine and chocolates. While these gestures are warmly received, it is noted that such gifts are a courtesy and not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A beautiful detached property centrally located and set in an elevated position, on the edge of the coastal village of Dyffryn Ardudwy in North Wales. Cae Cerrig offers superb holiday accommodation and enjoys wonderful sea and mountain views and will suit a variety of groups looking to spend some quality time together exploring this lovely area. Arranged over three floors, Cae Cerrig is very well proportioned and appointed to a high standard throughout with many fine quality features including underfloor heating. Cae Cerrig will not disappoint you, the sense of space is immediately apparent from the moment you walk into the entrance hallway with double height ceiling and a light oak staircase leading up to a mezzanine landing area. The spacious sitting room is the perfect place for a family gathering after a full day out and about. The warming living-flame effect fire is a great addition to the room and the patio doors opening on to the balcony is the only place to be on a warm summer's evening watching the sunset. The dining room features a lovely slate tiled floor and a magnificent solid oak table with enough seating for everyone, and patio doors lead out to the enclosed courtyard ideal for alfresco dining. The stunning designer kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to create lovely family meal. There's five bedrooms in total, located on the ground, first and second floors. The ground floor has a family room with en-suite, whilst on the first floor there is a king-size double bedroom with en-suite cloakroom, along with a single and a twin room. Finally, on the second floor is another family room, again with en-suite facilities. There's also a beautiful family bathroom on the first floor with a deep double-ended bath and double walk-in shower. Outside this wonderful property there is ample parking and a garage which has lots of room for bikes, kayaks, surfboards and wetsuits. The front of the property has been landscaped and finished with palms and potted plants, and not forgetting the balcony with those stunning coastal views. At the rear there is a fabulous terrace and patio, different levels offer a different experience with garden furniture, a wonderful rattan dining set perfect for alfresco dining, a BBQ, sun and of course the fantastic hot tub which can sit 4-6 guests. Dyffryn is a picturesque Welsh village with pubs, eating establishments, café and shops. Without doubt this area has one of the nicest beaches along the Cambrian Coast, plus miles of stunning walks. Harlech with its majestic 13th century castle is only 5 miles away, now a World Heritage Site, and the most impressive of all the castles built in North Wales by Edward I. In the other direction is Barmouth, with its quaint shops, quayside restaurants and Blue Flag beach making a great day out for everyone. A little further afield are the full delights of the Snowdonia National Park, with picturesque walks, lakes and waterfalls for hikers to enjoy. This beautiful North Wales cottage offers the perfect location for a wonderful break away to celebrate that special occasion or enjoy a family seaside holiday, all year round.
The pleasant village of Dyffryn Ardudwy quietly nestles between The Rhinogs, part of the Snowdonia Mountains, and the stunning golden beaches of the North Wales coastline. Boasting its own mild climate due to its unusual positioning, and an exciting array of wildlife and birds including soaring buzzards, this charming village provides good local shops and a good pub.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground floor family room with 1 king-size double and 2 singles with en-suite double shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x first floor twin, 1 x first floor single, 1 x second floor family room with 1 king-size double and 1 single with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
First floor bathroom with double-ended bath, walk-in double shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric living flame-effect fire and balcony.
Oil central heating, underfloor heating on ground floor and electric fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, CD/radio, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Ample off road parking, plus garage for bikes, boards and watercraft etc.
Private paved patio with seating areas, hot tub and gas BBQ.
Balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 8 mins walk, pub 3 mins walk.
Beach 2 miles.
Note: Children must be supervised at all times when using the hot tub, when on the mezzanine landing and on the balcony.
Note: No stag/hen, or similar.
Note: Access to the main front door is via 14 external steps.
Note: Some of the bedrooms and bathrooms have sloping ceilings.
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (28)
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Roger
Excellent accommodation and superb sea views.
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Rosemary
The views from the lounge window & balcony across Cardigan bay are amazing, and we all loved the hot tub. There is so much to do in this beautiful part of Wales for all the family, especially if you enjoy beaches and walking. The kitchen was very well equipped, although we struggled a bit with the size of the large fridge with our group of 11. All the facilities are well maintained. The owner was immediately available to sort a problem with a toilet, and was friendly and very helpful at all times. We would love to book again, but really need another bed in the single bedroom to accommodate the older children, if it's possible to have bunk beds, or an extra bed in there. Although it says there are 3 bathrooms, if you count the toilet and basin as a bathroom there are actually 4, so the bathroom facilities are very good for a large group. The double bedroom that it says on the first floor on the website, is actually on the 2nd floor with the other family room. So there is only the twin and single bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor, at the same level as the lounge, dining room and kitchen. Thank you Scott for another lovely holiday. We hope to see you again.
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Jonathan
Great location for exploring North Wales (particularly Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog, Portmeirion etc). Plenty of parking for 4 cars. Stairs up to the property a bit of an issue for those with mobility issues but we knew this before booking. Nice entry hall welcoming you in. Space for coats and shoes etc. Ground floor is a large room with a king sized bed and two singles with a large en-suite shower room (powerful shower). Also a chill out area at the bottom of the stairs. The 1st floor (main living area) is huge. Large living room with comfortable seating for around 9 people on the sofas. A sliding door opens up onto the balcony with lovely views of the sea in the distance. The only thing here is the plants/weeds are slightly overgrown (could do with a trim). Two other bedrooms on the 1st floor (twin and a single). Lovely rooms. The main sharing bathroom is huge (large double ended bath and walk in shower). Utility room is handy (washing machine and dryer) with an additional w/c. Dining room was large enough to sit 8 comfortably. Nice kitchen with plenty of storage. Could do with an extra fridge to accommodate everyone. Lots of pots/pans/crockery etc. Nice tea pot and cafetiere. Wine cooler was hit and miss (went up to 18° at one point and then down to 5°). Tap was leaking (we reported it to Scott, he said there was one on order so hopfully it'll be sorted soon). Oven wasn't straightforward to use and the electric hob was fiddly (when used to a gas hob). The 2nd floor was home to two king sized rooms (one with full en-suite and the other with a w/c and sink). The advert states one of these are on the first floor, however, they're both on the 2nd floor. Both lovely rooms though. Back garden was large (over two levels). Hot tub was lovely. All family enjoyed it. Nice lights for the evening too. The only negative was we had to be out by 21.45 due to neighbours (we were in there until 22.00 one night (quietly) and they complained. Makes you think what they'd say if the owners used it after 22.00...). The BBQ was a nice addition (although it was dirty, we had to deep clean it). The garden furniture looked as if it hadn't been cleaned for quite a while (leaves all over it etc). Some additional points: Scott was great. We had a few issues early on (no bucket for the mop, no mats for the shower, washing machine and dryer stopped working (fuse went) and no laundry baskets). He came round and sorted it all. Lovely guy too. Could do with an area where you can wash things after a beach visit. The house was really hot too (couldn't adjust the settings). Some of the mattresses were stained (we were told off for removing the mattress protectors after leaving - I can only assume they didn't want us seeing the stains). Recycling is hit and miss too. The days of collection have changed. Also, need more internal bags for cardboard and cans. Although I have stated a few negatives here, as I said at the start of the review, we enjoyed it overall and would return. We had a welcome box of chocolates and bottles of wine (nice touch). Shop was about 1/2 a mile or so away (nice butchers too). Ynysgethin pub was superb (highly recommend). Lovely surrounding areas (would like to live here). If the small issues had not existed, then it would be difficult to give any negatives. Overall 8.5 out of 10.