Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Gladstone cottage for its superb location, spaciousness, and comfort. The proximity to the beach, village amenities, and a play area makes it ideal for families. The well-stocked kitchen and cosy atmosphere are frequently mentioned, contributing to a homely feel and a delightful stay.
Reviews mention 'lovely clean bedding and towels', indicating high standards of cleanliness. One note about pre-existing marks suggests attention to detail, but overall, the property is maintained to a clean standard.
The location is consistently lauded as perfect, with easy access to the beach, local shops, pubs, and restaurants. Its central position in the village and proximity to a play area make it an ideal spot.
Guests describe the house as warm, welcoming, and spacious, providing a comfortable environment for both adults and children. The presence of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere contributes to the high comfort level.
The property is praised for its well-stocked kitchen and the availability of WiFi. While there are no specific complaints about maintenance, the lack of any mention of gifts or additional amenities leads to a slightly lower score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, aside from ensuring guests were comfortable with the heating. Without specific references, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Nestled in the heart of Aberdaron village is this well-presented, detached cottage, Gladstone. Set in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with stunning beaches and coastline, at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, Gladstone is a fabulous escape for families or groups of friends looking to experience the delights of the region. This large holiday home has been converted from what was originally the local smithy and retains many original features including two inglenook fireplaces with woodburning stoves. The heart of the cottage is the spacious kitchen, dominated by a farmhouse style dining table and a range of appliances, making it an excellent spot for home-cooking. Just off the kitchen is the utility, complete with washing machine and tumble dryer, handy for when your trails take off on a muddier route. Spend your down time in the lounge, furnished with two sofas, easy chairs, a Smart TV and an inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove. Continue to the outside, where you can discover the fully enclosed grassed grounds with small patio, garden bench and picnic table, perfect for a drink on a balmy evening. When you start to tire, climb to the first floor and discover the bedrooms, including a family room with king-size and single bed, a double and two twin, each carpeted and simply furnished. The large fourth attic bedroom is accessible by another set of stairs and has three singles, a TV and DVD player and limited headspace. There is a children's play area adjacent to Gladstone, ideal for those with young families. The local village of Aberdaron boasts two award-winning bars both serving meals and light refreshments, cafés and a fish and chip shop selling locally caught seafood, so there’s plenty of options. Those avid walkers join the South West Coastal Path, just a moments' walk from doorstep, offering stunning walks in both directions. Traeth Aberdaron beach is a wonderful choice for an afternoon of sunbathing, while a little further afield is the gorgeous Porth Ysgo beach, as well as the lovely Porth Simdde reserve and the shoreside 12th century church. Brush up on the local history by visiting the Secret Nuclear Bunker, the Roman Fort close to Abersoch or you can hop on a boat trip to Bardsey Island. There’s plenty to explore whilst holiday at Gladstone!
The quiet beach community of Aberdaron is built around two streams and has a view of the ocean. The buildings that give Aberdaron its distinctive look—the lime-washed fishermen's cottages, the cafes, the stores, the hotels, and the church of St. Hywyn—struggle up the slopes. A beach for strolling and playing on, as well as a promenade where you can observe sailing vessels and regattas in the bay, are located on either side of the river's mouth. There is also a National Trust visitor centre and car park. Pwllheli and Abersoch, two well-known resort towns, are easily accessible. Explore magnificent castles and coves, or take advantage of the close-by fishing, golfing, and watersports activities.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x family room with king-size and single, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor triple, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
EV-charge point is available upon request.
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Note: Check-in from 16:00 and check-out by 10:00.
Note: Limited headspace in attic bedroom.
Reviews (9)
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Callum
Matt was a great host who gave us all the information we could possibly need. We all had a lovely time. Thank you very much!
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Lauren
The cottage is perfect, plenty big enough for us all to have our own space but equally to all be together at the dining table and living area. The location couldnât have been better for a relaxing getaway, a beach, shops, pubs, a bakery, chip shop and ice cream shops all on the doorstep. The WiFi was a life saver for the older kids and thereâs a park right behind the house for them to play on. The owner was fantastic and made sure we were comfortable with the temperature of the heating and checked in with us by phone that everything was ok for us, nothing too much trouble! The beds were comfortable and clean with lovely soft towels for each guest and had a lovely homely feel. We are currently in discussion about when we can return and were sad to leave! Iâd recommend this property to anyone!
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Helen
Everything you need for a comfortable stay. All in all a lovely holiday. The weather could have been better but you canât win them all.