Guests say
Guests have enjoyed their stays at 7 Tai Oakeley, praising its comfortable furnishings, cleanliness, and convenient location. The cottage is described as cosy and well-decorated, offering stunning views and easy parking. While some guests found the space a bit tight for larger groups and noted a lack of certain kitchen items, the overall experience has been positive.
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness. However, one incident of the house not being cleaned prior to arrival slightly affects the score.
The location is consistently described as great, with easy parking and proximity to local attractions, contributing to a high score.
The comfort of the beds and sofas is frequently mentioned, although the limited seating for larger groups slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are well-regarded, but feedback about missing kitchen items and the desire for additional amenities like a microwave suggests room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Resting in the rural village of Talwaenydd just outside the historic town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, is this old quarryman’s cottage, 7 Tai Oakeley. Enjoying views of the rolling Welsh mountains, this inner terrace stone cottage is an idyllic hideaway for six nature lovers or a family. Entering the property, kick off your walking boots and house them in the storage near the door, ready to ramble your surroundings. Discover the living/dining room, here you can curl on the sofa with a cup of tea as the woodburning stove crackles before you; afterwards gather around the rustic table to enjoy a hearty meal together. Moving through the home, locate the contemporary kitchen, with an electric oven and hob, a fridge and a washer/dryer to keep your holiday clothes smelling fresh. From here, you will find the ground-floor bathroom, so why not run a hot bath and relax your muscles after a day filled with adventure? Venture upstairs to choose between three beautifully presented bedrooms, including a king-size, a double and a bunk room with TV, ideal for the younger ones. Awaken with a steaming cup of coffee in the rear courtyard to breathe in the countryside before letting the day commence. 7 Tai Oakeley is a superb base for daredevils; just across the road is Zip World for thrilling activities, rugged mountain biking trails and the Former Cwmorthin Slate Mine for a tour. Jump in the car to visit the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog to treat yourselves to a home-cooked meal in a traditional pub and stock up on the essentials from the convenience store. Venture to the harbour town of Porthmadog to unveil the town's past at the Maritime Museum, take a picnic to savour the tranquil Porthmadog Park and why not hop aboard a steam train to soak in the sweeping countryside. For a recuperating escape, choose 7 Tai Oakeley.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, a wonderful old slate town, is in a fantastic location for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There are many shops, taverns, and restaurants to choose from. The primary local attractions include Zip World Slate Caverns, Europe's longest and fastest zip line, which is a thrilling underground adventure. The slate mines have now been designated as a unesco World Heritage Site, and visitors may take fascinating underground tours to experience mining as it was done in the past. The famed narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also travels through the Snowdonia National Park for 13 miles to Porthmadog, the harbour town.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunk with TV.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
LPG gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, fridge and washer/dryer, Nespresso machine (please bring your own pods).
Smart TV x 2, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking available.
Enclosed rear courtyard.
One well behaved dog welcome.
No smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.2 miles.
Note: Two foldaway dining chair available for extra seating.
Note: Property does sleep 6 but bunk-beds are more suitable for children.
Unfortunately the property is not suitable for infants, babes in arms.
Note: There is a shed in the back garden to store bikes with lock.
Please note - Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture in the property.
Please do not leave your dogs unattended in the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Reviews (7)
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Barney
Well located and extremely cosy, made all the better by the quality of the furnishings and the relative space the cottage provides. It is very well equipped and appreciated the finer details like the mugs. The heating is very easy and effective. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
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Dan
Spoke with Sykes and the owner and they arranged someone to be at the property within a hour to have it cleaned. Owner apologetic and advised she would sort something out for the inconvienence but we never did get anything.
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Marie
Someone has really considered the decor here and the result is a beautiful, cosy and classy retreat. Very comfortable beds and sofas. Immaculate throughout. Stunning views. Handy location and parking. We truly did not want to leave! My only niggle, and it's tiny, is that the kitchen lacked a few things....I could not find a can opener, and some larger pans would have been really handy, as would a microwave maybe.....but other than that the attention to detail was fantastic.