Guests say
Castle Lodge in Harlech is praised for its superb location with stunning views of the castle and sea, providing a comfortable and homely atmosphere. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, the well-equipped facilities, and the thoughtful welcome gifts. While some guests encountered maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns, the majority had a fantastic stay, enjoying the local amenities and the property's charm.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and comfortable, while others noted issues with cleanliness in the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas. The presence of both positive and negative feedback suggests that cleanliness is generally satisfactory, but there is room for improvement.
The location of Castle Lodge is highly praised for its proximity to Harlech Castle, stunning views, and local amenities. Guests appreciate the convenience of nearby shops, restaurants, and the beach, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
Guests generally find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy living areas. The provision of comfortable furniture and a homely feel contributes to a positive experience. However, some guests mentioned issues with heating and the quality of pillows, suggesting that while comfort is high, there are areas that could be enhanced.
The facilities at Castle Lodge are well-received, with guests mentioning the well-equipped kitchen, gaming room, and garden. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as problems with the woodburner, dishwasher, and parking access. Overall, the facilities meet guests' needs but require attention to detail.
While many guests mention and appreciate welcome gifts such as bread, milk, and cake, it is important to note that such gestures are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay. The absence of consistent references to thoughtfulness in all reviews means a score cannot be accurately provided.
About this property
Castle Lodge is a well-presented, semi-detached stone cottage, and occupies what can only be described as one of the most enviable locations. Situated just at the top of one of the oldest hills, known as Y Llech in the town of Harlech, just a stone's throw from the main high street and next to the beautiful and impressive 13th century castle. This is a delightful property that’s perfect for friends, two couples who wish to holiday together or a family looking to explore the area. This charming cottage is well-presented throughout and has a lovely homely feel and a warm and welcoming ambiance, full of character features, such as exposed stonework and ceiling beams.The sitting room, with dining area, has a warming woodburning stove and is a lovely relaxing room to gather together at the end of the day, particularly in the cooler months, while the garden room with a sofa bed, offering flexible sleeping for that occasional guest, will be the hub of this holiday home, with patio doors leading out to a wonderful block paved courtyard and an impressive view of the Castle. A modern and well-equipped kitchen with granite worktops and a cooking Range caters for all your needs and will appeal to the chef in your group. Three individually styled bedrooms are arranged over the first floor, all serviced by the family bathroom with a second shower room on the ground floor, a welcomed addition to this cottage. The largest bedroom boasts a king-size double bed and is lovely and spacious, whilst the second bedroom, a double has the most amazing view of Harlech castle, encompassing the Snowdon mountain range and Harlech beach. The bunk room is ideal for the younger members of the family. The enclosed courtyard is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day out and about, dine alfresco and in the evening, when the Castle is illuminated, will be an amazing sight, leaving you mesmerised long into the night. Please note that the central location of the property means that you may hear the buzz of visitors to the Castle or guests of the bistro dining next door. There is a gate that leads from the courtyard immediately into the town centre and this is shared access for occasional deliveries to the bistro next door. Harlech offers a good selection of independent shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, along with a magnificent sandy beach and less than a mile away is the famous Royal St. David's Golf Club, one of the finest links courses, Harlech swimming pool and climbing wall both great places for children and adults alike if the weather isn't playing ball! Barmouth, Porthmadog, and the world-famous Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion are all within easy access. This superb cottage provides an excellent Snowdonia base anytime of the year.
Situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea, the delightful town of Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle. Harlech Castle is recognised as the most impressive of all those built in North Wales by Edward I and has World Heritage status. The town is very popular with golfers, who come to enjoy the famous Royal St. Davids course, whilst the beautiful sandy beach is wonderful for family fun and long walks. Harlech offers an excellent variety of amenities including some good quality restaurants, whilst the whole of the Snowdonia National Park, together with the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with castle and sea view, 1 x adult bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Garden room with sofa bed, games console and TV.
Sitting/dining room with woodburning stove.
Electric heaters and woodburning stove.
Dual fuel cooking Range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels (and beach towels) included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 0.1 miles.
Note: Dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms and downstairs only, please bring own dog beds and towels, dog fleecy blankets are provided.
Note: There is a slope and step in the garden, children and pets to be supervised at all times.
Please Note: This property is not suitable for and does not permit Electric Vehicle charging - if this is a facility you require during your stay, you will need to seek out local conveniences that provide the service.
Please note: As a self catering property, fuel for the wood burning stove is not provided, There is a shop next door that sells firelighters, kindling and fuel but we recommend planning ahead if you are arriving outside normal shop opening hours, The owners recommend smokeless fuel which tends to burn better in the stove.
Reviews (40)
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John
There were a couple of inaccuracies in the descriptive & one glaring omission that if weâd seen any of them they would have precluded us booking here. The descriptive stated it had a Smart TV, this was not the case, the TV was being used as a monitor to view the freesat so just live programs with no facility to pause or rewind. I texted the number on discovering this & queried whether this was the case & got a terse, in my opinion rude, one word text âcorrectâ. This was followed up with an apology 15 mins later when they obviously realised the detail was incorrect. Fortunately I was able to use the Xbox, (after calling my son to set up an account), & downloaded the iPlayer, Netflix apps that way. But if youâre not technically minded this could be tricky. The descriptive stated: âThe enclosed courtyard is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day out and about, dine alfresco and in the eveningâ but it fails to mention that the adjoining restaurant has a bar area outside so when sitting in the courtyard you have the drinkers in the bar sat next to you with just a small wall separating you, this also doesnât stop the smoke from the smokers. The glaring omission also involves the courtyard as on arrival you are met with this in the welcome pack: âYou might on occasion see delivery people delivering supplies to the cafe next door through the shared access at the bottom of the garden. They will walk along the path along the back wall through the wooden gates. They should leave quickly but they are sometimes absent minded and leave the gate open (mind your pets)â This meant that we had to go outside with the dogs every time they wanted to go out in case they ran into the car park/road immediately outside the gate. Both these issues rendered the outside area neither private nor secure. As stated previously, if the cottage descriptive on the Sykes site had been accurate & clear the we would not have booked here.
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Stuart
Property was very good and as listed - and the owner was very accommodating regarding our dogs - but probably not as clean as expected (not dusted or thoroughly hoovered since previous occupancy) and heating was restricted which was a problem at the end of October
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Sharon
We found it comfortable and clean. It is in a lovely location over looking the castle and not to far to travel around to all the towns and attractions in North Wales.