Guests say
Is Y Deri cottage in Harlech, North Wales, offers a homely and well-situated holiday experience with excellent views of Snowdonia. Guests appreciate the property's layout, the abundance of utensils, and the helpfulness of the owner. While some guests have had a fantastic stay, others suggest that there is room for improvement in certain areas.
Reviews indicate significant concerns regarding cleanliness, with multiple reports of dust, cobwebs, mould, and general dirtiness. Some guests felt the need to clean upon arrival, which suggests that the cleaning standards are inconsistent and often below expectations.
The location is highly praised for its ideal setting, with easy access to local attractions such as Zip World. The quietness and the beautiful garden are also appreciated, making it a desirable base for exploring the area.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While some guests found the beds comfortable and the cottage homely, others reported issues with sofas and mattresses. The presence of a log fire was a positive aspect for some visitors.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a good size dishwasher, washer-dryer, and two fridges. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as broken window latches, outdated kitchen appliances, and inadequate garden furniture.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures or gifts from the owners to the guests, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category. However, the owner's responsiveness to issues, such as helping when guests locked themselves out, is noted.
About this property
Harlech 1.6 miles. A well-presented, detached stone-built cottage, less than two miles from Harlech in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Is Y Deri provides spacious holiday accommodation, perfect for large groups of families and friends to enjoy time together in this beautiful part of Wales. The sitting room offers a character stone fireplace with a woodburner, adding to the welcoming, cosy atmosphere, and the large kitchen/diner is a wonderful place for everyone to gather together and share holiday plans. The first floor is divided into two independent sleeping accommodation areas, one with a double and twin bedroom complemented by a family bathroom in one section, and the other offering a double bedroom, a family bedroom and a second bathroom. Outside this Harlech cottage, the enclosed garden is the ideal spot for spending afternoons together, with the backdrop of the southern Snowdonia mountain range setting the scene for a memorable summers barbecue or a friendly kick-about. A private gate leads you into the ancient woodland immediately behind the cottage. The area surrounding the cottage is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with wonderful walking and cycling trails, and mountain biking facilities to be found close by. Harlech's amenities are less than two miles away, including the World Heritage Site of Harlech Castle, whilst one mile further is the stunning golden sandy beach and the famous St. Davids links golf course. This is a perfect location for touring the whole of the National Park, with its magnificent snow-capped mountains, wonderful woodlands, waterfalls and pristine beaches. This is a charming Harlech cottage in a vibrant and varied region of Wales.
Situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea, the delightful small town of Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with 2 singles and 2'6" bunk.
Two bathrooms with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Large kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, under counter fridge, dishwasher and dining area.
Utility room inc family size 50/50 fridge/freezer and washer/dryer.
Sitting room with woodburner, leading on to a dining room.
Wifi, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD player, DAB radio, Internet radio and Bluetooth speaker.
High chair, booster seat, stairgate and travel cot available.
Enclosed front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
The area surrounding the property has cows in a field and wild sheep in the woods at the back, plus seasonal pheasants.
Off road parking for 3 cars and a Podpoint EV charger.
Well situated road access for visiting the wider region.
Harlech railway station is also only 2 miles away.
Walking/hiking/cycling etc guests welcome.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Harlech beach is on the Wales Coastal Path and much of it is dog friendly.
The National Nature Reserve is also only 2 miles away.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Wifi, fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Note; There is a landline for incoming calls and emergency out-going calls only.
Very limited mobile signal.
Note: This is a roadside property, children to be supervised when in the car parking area.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.6 miles.
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (15)
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Lucy
We had everything we needed and we would love to return.
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Thomas
With 2 staircases leading to separate bedroom areas and plenty of seating downstairs, there was plenty of space for us to spread out. The house was tidy, beds were comfortable and the kitchen was reasonably equipped. The heating worked well for us in September. As per photos and previous reviews, some of the house is a bit tired and it wasn't sparkly clean (skirting boards were grubby, some well-established cobwebs, kitchen fridge door a bit loose, few chipped mugs, etc). Sofas are very comfy, but required cushions to be pushed back on daily. Stairgates are provided, but the wider one that we used was only just wide enough to be used at the top of the chapel stairs - I wouldn't trust it to hold against our toddler unsupervised. In all, it fulfilled our needs for the week quite well and for the price we were fairly happy, but isn't a luxury property and a bit more throughout cleaning wouldn't go amiss.
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Ceridwen
BIG mistake: the cottage smells damp and has mould in many places, mice were present downstairs, there were cobwebs, broken widow latches, to name but a few issues we had. The kitchen is old and in need of an upgrade- no extractor fan light, only three out of four hob controls working. WIFI was down during our stay. Our issues were not resolved despite having contacted the owner, half of our party had to leave due to the lack of WiFi and being unable to work remotely during the weekdays, and this was not compensated by the owner who was aware of the WiFi issue and chose to dismiss our claim. The rest of us left a day early. Needless to say, we would not recommend.