Guests say
Rhianfa is a charming cottage praised for its peaceful location and proximity to the beach and village. Guests appreciate the spacious conservatory and garden, ideal for relaxation. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the property's rustic charm and the beautiful surrounding area of Aberdaron provide a delightful holiday experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property clean upon arrival, while others reported cobwebs, dust, and a few maintenance issues. The presence of spiders and a musty smell in some areas were also mentioned, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and convenience, being within walking distance to the beach and Aberdaron village. The area is appreciated for its coastal walks and scenic views, contributing to a positive experience for guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, particularly enjoying the conservatory and garden. However, concerns about the adequacy of bathroom facilities for larger parties and the need for better heating control suggest that comfort could be enhanced.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as leaks, a weak shower flow, and the need for more bathrooms, indicating that some facilities require attention.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the host. Therefore, a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
A lovely, detached coastal property set in its own gardens and enjoying some lovely countryside and coastal views, located just on the outskirts of the beautiful little fishing village of Aberdaron, which is situated on the Southern tip of the stunning Llyn Peninsula. This property is perfect for family holidays and is the ideal base for exploring the area and creating some wonderful memories to take away with you after your time here. This delightful cottage offers welcoming, comfortable and homely holiday accommodation, arranged over two floors and within a short stroll of the village and sheltered sandy beach. There is a light and bright walk through sitting and dining area, with stripped wood flooring, making it a very sociable space to sit and relax, or for watching your favourite family movie. On those chillier evenings the warming multi-fuel stove is a great addition to the sitting and dining area, with an extendable table to accommodate everyone where a family meal becomes a banquet with the dancing flames and crackling of logs on the open fire. The well-equipped kitchen, with granite worktops and double electric range cooker will certainly please the chef in the family. The cottage has five bedrooms, including a king-size double on the ground floor which boasts two windows overlooking the lovely garden, the other four bedrooms are arranged on the first floor, and all enjoy a pleasant view. All the bedrooms are serviced by one family bathroom on the ground floor, but there is an external wet room which is great for when you are coming off the beach. A wonderful fully glazed conservatory leads off the sitting room and opens to the garden, providing a lovely spot for taking in the beautiful coastal views, or for reading the paper and enjoying a morning cup of coffee. It also provides an ideal vantage point to watch the younger members of the family play in the garden, a perfect place for them to run off any excess energy they may have left after a day of building sandcastles and exploring the hidden coves and rock pools. There are some lovely walks close by, many of which link up to the Welsh Coastal Path, opening up miles of unspoilt coastal and cliff top walks. Visit the famous Whistling Sands beach or the superb surf beach at Hells Mouth. The marine visitor centre in Aberdaron is also well worth a visit or have a leisurely lunch at one of the local village pubs. Close by are the popular resorts of Abersoch and Pwllheli, and the stunning Caernarfon castle, which are well worth exploring. Further afield but within driving distance is the Italianate village of Portmeirion, the wonderful Snowdonia National Park, and the Isle of Anglesey. This cottage is in a great location for enjoying the many coastal resorts as well as offering easy access to many of the attractions in this area, providing a wonderful base for all the family, anytime of the year.
Aberdaron is a seaside village situated on the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. The village offers a sandy beach, lime-washed fishermen's cottages, cafes, shops and a church. The popular resorts of Pwllheli and Abersoch are close by, as are castles, fishing, watersports and golf opportunities.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double, 2 x double, 2 x single.
Ground-floor bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin and WC.
External wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room (seats 5) with multi-fuel stove and dining area with open fire.
Conservatory (seats 6).
Central heating powered by multi-fuel stove, electric night storage heaters with additional electric heaters and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove and fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Cot.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, downstairs only.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 10 mins walk.
Note: There is a converted garage directly adjacent to the cottage, occasionally occupied by the owners, so access is required at times.
Note: Some bedrooms have sloped ceilings with restricted headroom.
Note: Please ensure children and dogs are supervised at all times when in the garden.
Note: No hen/stag parties, or similar.
Reviews (39)
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Diane
The worktop joint in the kitchen is quite big and has food down it, one of the ovens didnât work, in the conservatory only 1 of the 3 ceiling lights worked and the ceiling fan didnât work, a stain on the downstairs bedroom carpet looks like a radiator leak but is still splashed up the skirting board, the BBQ was unusable, and thankfully we took a travel cot the cot provided is a death trap! There was a no welcome pack provided, we discovered on the second to last day information behind the kitchen waste bin, the owners arenât the ones that maintain it and it is very clear, itâs such a shame as it could be a lovely lovely place. The outside shower/wc, although basic as itâs an outside shower and wc (expect spiders!) was actually better than the inside shower and a great addition as there was 6 adults and a child staying! My husband and I used this over the inside shower. The garden is lovely and a suntrap, several wooden table and benches provided which was also a nice addition. I was hoping this would be a property we could visit year on year but sadly we wonât be rebooking unless improvements I and other reviews have highlighted.
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Dawn
The house had everything that we needed. It was so comfortable and the garden and conservatory where we seemed to spend most of our time due to the amazing weather was perfect. We will definitely be going back. In fact we are already looking at dates for next year. Itâs a short walk to the village and the beach. And its location is stunning.
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Michelle
It is obvious that this was once a lovely house with nice things, unfortunately a gross lack of maintenance and neglect means you share the house with spiders, woodlice and ants. They probably crawl in through the cracks in the bottom of the ground-floor bedroom wall, the leaking conservatory door or any of the ill-fitting doors. The table cloth on the dining table was too small to cover the table and despite being washed and ironed it had what appeared to be rust stains on it. The cupboard in the dining room is tied together with ribbon and wool and upon opening it one finds spider-webs akin to a Halloween film and some copper pipes. The furniture is terribly stained especially the conservatory furniture and even the loose cushions and the living room pouffee look dreadful. We had rain during our stay and quickly discovered the conservatory roof and doors leaked. The glass roof is also covered in algae. The downstairs bedroom carpet must have once had a leaking radiator this is evidenced by the brown staining spreading out across the room. The seal on the shower screen has red/black mould in it and during a shower the water backs up until you are standing in 3-4 inches of water. This was remedied when my husband pulled out enough hair and slime out of the plug-hole to fill a pint pot. The basin is cracked and bathroom cabinet is old and the MDF is swelling. The paint is peeling down the side of the sink and the toilet flush broke whilst we were there. However, this was fixed quickly by a plumber. Beware the pan rack that has been hung in the bathroom, it is broken and has arms that when down can be walked into causing painful bruises to the shoulder as one of our party discovered. The shower is powerful and hot, so has presumably been fixed since previous guests stayed. The second bathroom is not fit for purpose, its essentially a brick built shed in the yard with a corrugated plastic roof and a mirror so rusty it should be sent to mirror heaven. It is accessed from the house via the kitchen, through the lean-to porch, into the yard, past the builder's debris (the house next door is being renovated by the same owner). Many of the doors didn't close, the book case looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and should probably be decluttered and fixed to the wall. The standard lamps also lean precariously and the shades have cracked and split. The light and fan inthe conservatory doesn't work at all. There are way too many bibles in the house, one of which had a cover that was no longer attached and dated back to 1832. The house accepts dogs, but be warned they cannot be let into the garden unaccompanied as this is not a secure garden and despite it leading out onto a small road cars, quad bikes and tractors do travel quickly along it. One of the upstairs double rooms has a wooden cot in it. This cot is a threat to life, it is falling to bits meaning the bars exceed the width recommended for an infant to safely sleep in it (i.e they could get their head stuck through the gaps). I have advised Sykes of the issues and they are awaiting a response from the owner. The single room with the hot water tank has a chipboard shelf that is falling down on one end, it still has rail and coat-hangers clinging to it. This room also has a curled rug (trip hazard). The washing machine, dishwasher, cooker and heating all work well and there are sufficient pots and pans.