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.
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 (40)
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Laura
It had everything we needed for the week, but it was looking a bit unloved inside. The main concern was that it allowed dogs, but there was no enclosed space in the garden for dogs, the could easily run out into the road. but we enjoyed our time at Rhianfa.
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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.