Guests say
Halford Hill is a spacious cottage in Llanberis, ideal for large groups and families. Its prime location is perfect for exploring Snowdonia and enjoying local amenities. The property offers a large dining area and a sauna, adding to the comfort of guests. While some guests noted the need for updates and a deep clean, the house generally provides a warm and welcoming stay.
Reviews indicate that cleanliness is inconsistent, with several guests noting the need for a deeper clean and attention to detail. Issues such as dust, grime, and leftover rubbish were mentioned, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The property's location is highly praised, being situated in the heart of Llanberis and close to Snowdonia's attractions. Its proximity to local shops, restaurants, and the lake makes it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests find the property comfortable overall, with ample space and a warm atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating and the quality of mattresses, indicating that while the property is generally comfortable, there are areas that could be enhanced.
The facilities are appreciated, especially the large dining table and sauna. However, guests have reported maintenance issues such as broken heating and showers, and some kitchen equipment needing replacement. The property is functional but would benefit from updates and repairs.
There is insufficient information to accurately score thoughtfulness. While some guests appreciated the provision of items the next day after a call to the owner, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness.
About this property
An imposing detached property, in the heart of Llanberis. Halford Hill offers quality accommodation boasting a sitting room with open fire and feature fireplace and outside seating area. Enjoy a meal around the impressive dining table or relax in the sauna after a hard day's walking! All of the amenities of Llanberis are on the doorstep. With spectacular scenery all around, this property is the perfect retreat for an extended family or group of friends.
Llanberis is situated right at the base of Mount Snowdon and attracts hardy walkers and climbers throughout the year. This feature is enhanced by a number of festivals and celebrations all year round, such as the Snowdon Race in July and the Snowdonia Marathon in October. As part of the Snowdonia National Park, Llanberis is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris, which are a great attraction for wildlife enthusiasts, walkers and ornithologists alike. If climbing Snowdon sounds too much like hard work, there is always the option provided by the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Alternatively, if you prefer to remain at ground level, Llanberis is well served by a variety of restaurants, pubs and shops.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Lower ground floor: Large sitting room with open fire and access to outdoor sitting area; shower room with sauna.
Ground floor: Fitted kitchen with small breakfast area; large dining room; bathroom with bath (shower over), basin and WC.
First floor: Four bedrooms - 2 x double (one with basin), 2 x twin (one with basin).
Second floor: Three bedrooms - 1 x double, 2 x family room (adult bunks and single bed).
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Due to the new Government legislation regarding the Rule of 6 the prices for this property have been reduced in order to accommodate smaller groups of up to 6.
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, video, DVD player, CD/stereo, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Sauna.
Off road parking for 5 cars.
Sitting area to rear with BBQ.
Storage area for bikes.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Shops, pubs, restaurants 2 mins.
Note: Children must be supervised at all times whilst playing outside.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (45)
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Sarah
Nice to see some work has been done (a few new beds and possibly some painting?), but the same old issues, extremely damp smell downstairs, questionable cleanliness of all crockery etc ( the plates are too big for the dishwasher so don't bother trying to wash them in there), filthy glasses and grubby cutlery. Dishwasher filter was revolting and needed scrubbing well. Fridge needs labelling that the bottom shelf will freeze your salad solid. Kitchen really needs a very deep clean. Still got a very dodgy loose tile on the kitchen floor which bites you if you aren't careful. Not offering towels is a mystery to me when most other houses do. Sauna is fab, but the downstairs bathroom really needs some TLC - grubby and very sad looking. But we'll keep coming back for the value spread over a group of 12 people. Don't expect luxury and you won't be disappointed. Oh, and bring your own sharp knives, the ones there are absolutely hopeless. Wifi needs some extenders to get it reliably throughout the house too.
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Susan
There was ample parking space, the conservatory was ideal for storing wetsuits, life jackets etc and the fact that the lake was just 5 mins walk away was amazing. There were plenty of places to walk to and also many interesting places within reasonable driving distances. Some of our family enjoyed the challenge of climbing Snowdon. We look forward to returning next year.
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Janet
The parking area is smaller than advertised and we only had one large car. The sauna was a warm welcome and looks new. The bedrooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils. However the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The table was tacky to touch even when we cleaned it. The blind was ripped and in a bad state. The oven hadnât been cleaned in a very long time and covered in grease. The bin is rusted and dirty. Overall the house surfaces were clean but the details ie skirting boards were dirty. Itâs in the detail that unfortunately let it down a little. A good position in the town.