Guests say
Penmaen House is a well-received holiday cottage in North Wales, praised for its comfortable furnishings, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful location ideal for exploring the surrounding areas. Guests appreciate the swift resolution of issues and the property's quiet, cosy atmosphere.
The property is generally described as clean, with good bed linen and a well-maintained kitchen. However, some guests noted areas for improvement, such as the bathroom blinds and the exterior of the front windows, suggesting a need for more thorough cleaning in certain spots.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to lovely scenery, walks, and local beaches, making it a great base for exploring North Wales. The quiet village setting is also appreciated, although parking concerns were mentioned by some guests.
Guests found the beds very comfortable and the house cosy. However, steep stairs to the attic room and a small bathroom were noted as discomforts for some guests, slightly affecting the overall comfort score.
The house is praised for its well-equipped kitchen and lovely interiors. Issues that arose were dealt with efficiently. However, there were comments about steep stairs, a smaller than expected bathroom, and a lack of clarity on parking facilities.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Located in the village of Trefor in Gwynedd, close to beautiful beaches and coastline, is this family-friendly, mid-terrace property, Penmaen House. The holiday home sits on the spectacular Llŷn Peninsula, where you're sure to fall in love with North Wales and its stunning, natural scenery. Benefiting from a well-equipped kitchen, you'll find everything you need for a self-catering stay, along with outdoor seating, local amenities a stone's throw away, and dog-friendly accommodation. Be welcomed into the bright and airy open-plan living space, fantastic for gathering friends for dinner around the table for six or relaxing in the sitting area, where two plush sofas and a TV await. The beautifully fitted kitchen is sure to please the group's chef, complete with an electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, and washer/dryer, so you can keep beach towels and swimming gear fresh. After dinner, find a quiet spot to unwind with a cold beverage in your private patio area with bistro-style seating. Head upstairs to find two of three bedrooms, a double and a super-king-size (zip/link), along with a family bathroom. The second floor has a quirky, twin bedroom in the attic, suitable for older children and adults. Trefor is a picturesque base for your holiday in North Wales; stop for dinner at Tafarn Y Tŵr, stock up on essentials at the local store, stroll along the scenic Traeth Trefor and venture on a coastal walk to Trefor Sea Stacks. There are plenty of idyllic locations along the peninsula, including hikes to the Tre'r Ceiri Hillfort, Nefyn, Aberdaron, and the surfing haven of Abersoch, not far from the breath-taking Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth) and the National Trust's Plas yn Rhiw, a 16th-century Georgian house. Pwllheli with its popular beach and Criccieth are also within reach, a must for historians hoping to explore Castell Criccieth, as well as the renowned Bron Eifion Fishing Lakes for coarse fishing. Venturing further afield, you'll find the gorgeous, Italianate village of Portmeirion with stunning views of the Dwyryd Estuary, along with the historic Porthmadog, and Snowdonia National Park for unforgettable mountain hikes and outdoor adventures. If you want to cover more ground, jump on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways or the Welsh Highland Railway to experience vintage train rides through idyllic countryside. However you spend your holiday, make Penmaen House your home-from-home in North Wales.
Trefor is a small village overlooking Caernarfon Bay, in North Wales. It is home to a convenience store, Post Office and licensed social club, as well as a harbour. Surrounded by sea and mountains, this village is a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside, as well as being close to the edge of the popular Snowdonia National Park, being just 5 miles away, with many well-trekked and planned routes ready to be walked. Caernarfon is also close by, which boasts more choice for pubs and restaurants.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 double, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Downstairs cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Open-plan living space with sitting area and dining area
Electric storage heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Owner also has permitted parking space/s down the road, the details of which will be provided upon booking; Other, closer, roadside parking is on a 'first-come, first-served' basis.
Patio area with seating.
2 well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.01 miles.
Pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Attic twin room may not be suitable for those with limited mobility due to paddle stairs.
Note: Attic twin room only suitable for children of 9 years of age or older and adults
Reviews (10)
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Helen
The house was welcoming on arrival, very clean and had everything we needed including a tower fan in the bedroom. The kitchen was well stocked and laid out. The property was nicely decorated and furniture comfortable. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept well. There were plenty of spare pillows and duvets to change to get comfort just right. Communication with Tess was good, and a broken kettle was replaced immediately. Parking outside was difficult, but wasnât an issue as we had been given a sign for the windscreen to park in the community centre down the road, so that was great. We visited the community centre for drinks when it was open, and were pleasantly surprised that the landlord remembered us from last year. Probably because my partner practiced his Welsh on him!! The lady at the post office introduced herself which was nice. All in all, a great holiday. We love it there as itâs so quiet, great for dogs. If there was one thing that would improve my stay, it would be having pull up/pull down blinds on the bedroom windows, so you could sit in bed with a coffee, blinds pulled up halfway from the bottom and admire the Mountain View without being in full view of the neighbours, and in the other room, get privacy from the neighbours opposite, across the road , whilst letting the daylight in. All in all a great place to stay, and would go there again. Helen Wood
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Ceri
A kettle that stopped working was replaced in a matter of hours. A serious plumbing problem likewise was dealt with swiftly with no inconvenience to ourselves. Iâve stayed in many holiday cottages and have never known issues to be dealt with so quickly. Thank you.
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Keith
What let it down was the firststairs case and second staircase they were stepper than expected. The bathroom was very small. And dated. Every morning we were woken to the buses going up the street from the bus depot at the bottom of road around 6.30am. The parking is not properly explained. Unable to park near property and was told there was parking for us at the community pub but when asked at the pub they knew nothing about it. When we got parked near to house we had difficulty get out because they parked there cars very near. The worst was on coming back from one of our days out and realising the property had been entered without our knowledge or permission it was very disturbing to us.