Guests say
Guests consistently praise Hafod Y Bryn for its stunning views, high standard of refurbishment, and comfortable amenities. The property's location near Harlech Castle and the beach, along with its dog-friendly touches, contribute to a delightful stay. Attention to detail and a welcoming atmosphere are frequently noted, although some guests mention parking challenges and the steep hill access.
Reviewers consistently describe the property as spotless, immaculately presented, and very well maintained, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's proximity to Harlech Castle, the beach, and local amenities is highly appreciated, though some guests note the steep hill and parking as minor drawbacks.
Guests find the property comfortable, with generous bedroom sizes, a cosy log burner, and a homely feel. The enclosed patio and sea views add to the comfort of the stay.
The property is praised for its luxurious appointments, well-equipped kitchen, and the inclusion of board games. A minor issue was quickly resolved, showing good maintenance. However, some guests suggest improvements such as additional cutlery and dining arrangements.
The provision of welcome packs for both guests and dogs, as well as dog blankets and towels, is mentioned as a thoughtful touch. While these gifts are appreciated, it is politely noted that such extras are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
About this property
Hafod Y Bryn is a fantastic, recently renovated, coastal property offering close by amenities and attractions, as well as castle and sea views over the town of Harlech. Nestled into the coast of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, this wonderful abode is ideal for friends, families, and three couples, plus their four-legged companions, looking for a getaway to Gwynedd. Park off-road outside the property and enter to find one of the three bedrooms on the ground floor. First find a well-presented double with access to a side patio where guests can enjoy the sunshine and views with a warm beverage as they plan the day ahead of them. On the ground floor there is also an opulent bathroom with a free-standing bath and walk-in shower, ideal for a soak amongst the bubbles after exploring the local area. Ascend the stairs to find two more double bedrooms with storage, and a shower room to wash the sand from your skin. The open-plan living space is simply delightful, filled with natural light and featuring sliding glass doors which can be opened to allow the sea breeze in. From here, indulge in the pretty views as you warm yourself beside the glowing woodburning stove and settle into the stylish sitting area with a glass of fizz. The kitchen space is amply fitted, contemporary in styling, and spacious to allow guests to cook together, indulging in their hearty meal at the dining table. Harlech is a delightful seaside town with so much on offer for guests, including a convenience store, ice cream shop, pubs, and cafés, with options including -Y- Branwen, Llew Glas Café, Y-Grocer, The Plas and Harlech House - Lion Inn. The town also sports a renowned golf course, sandy beach, and of course, the incredible Harlech Castle. Visit Criccieth for another amazing castle, golf course, and selection of amenities, or spend a day at the stunning Italian-style town of Portmeirion. Resting on the outskirts of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, this property has access to the many facilities on offer, including incredible hikes, mountain biking trails, birdwatching opportunities, watersports, and adventure sports. Visit Zip World for an action-packed afternoon, before enjoying tea at the quaint and characterful Betws-y-Coed. All of this and so much more with a stay at the beautiful Hafod Y Bryn.
Situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea, the delightful small 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
Reverse-level.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 2 x first-floor doubles.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area with woodburning stove and Juliette balcony with sea viewsThis property also has 2 pull out beds which would accommodate an extra 2 guests if necessary.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, integrated fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, wine cooler, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for 1 car, plus free roadside parking within town.
Small enclosed patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.9 miles.
Note: Property has storage for bikes, paddle boards, and more.
Note: The property has two pull out beds meaning it can sleep up to 8
Reviews (22)
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Paul
The property has been fully renovated to a high standard with everything you need. The personal touches like dog towels, blankets and treats for our furbabies was a welcome surprise. Text messages from Sara and Nick to make sure we are ok and donât need anything was great. The comfort is exceptional and with It being only 2 mins walk from Harlech Castle and village centre with pubs shops, you have everything you need. Visits to Barmouth and Porthmadog are a must with short 20 minute drives. Overall 10/10
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Melanie
Accommodation was great as usual, the weather was kind for October and the views are just breath taking with the leaves gone now! Hope we get chance to come again next year.
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Jason
Hafod Y Bryn is a stunning property that has been completed to an exceptionally high standard. The first thing we noticed upon entering the house was the wonderful smell, it smelt fresh, clean and quite frankly delightful! The property has the lounge/kitchen on the 1st floor along with 2 very large sized double bedrooms. A bathroom with a shower is also on this upper level. The ground floor contains a stunning bathroom with a beautiful deep fill bath and separate shower cubicle. Across the hall is another large double bedroom with a patio door leading onto a small enclosed terrace area which has a small table and chairs. The lounge is designed in an open plan way encompassing a large kitchen with a great range of appliances including an air fryer, toaster, washing machine and dishwasher. Electric blinds hang above stunningly wide sliding patio doors that open up onto a Juliet balcony with amazing views of the royal golf course, sand dunes and open sea views. The wood burning stove is also delightful and on the two occasions we used it, it just made the wet and cold evenings super cosy. Throughout the property the furnishings all appear to be premium and look fantastic, attention to detail was amazing throughout the property. You can clearly tell the owners care about their guest and want to provide a wonderful experience for them - whomever designed this property needs to come to my home and give me some interior design tips! Bedding and towels are provides and again this quality of this was fantastic - it almost felt like we were the first people to ever stay in this delightful property. One of the things we really appreciated was the doggie goodies that the owners kindly left for our two dogs - it was a wonderful touch! The owners even provide dog towels and feeding dishes. The included cleaning products allowed us to keep the house as spotlessly clean as we could. We even had washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets! Each bathroom also had hand soap and mini toiletries in the main bathroom. It was quite wet and miserable when we visited and the evenings cold, however the electric heating works brilliantly, we only needed the heating on for around an hour before we turned it back off. The drive outside is pretty steep and it can be challenging to navigate with a larger vehicle, however once your confidence builds it does get easier to park throughout your stay, Harlech is a wonderful quaint little village, the property is located only a few metres from the famous Harlech castle which is lit up in pink in the evening and looks stunning! The walk from to the beach takes you down a very steep hill and steps, it took around 20 mins for us to walk there - but it is so worth it, Harlech beach is simply stunning! There is a small high street with lots of eateries around and some other independent shops. The shop at the top of the hill is like an Aladdin's cave, i loved it and the staff were just so helpful - you could literally buy anything in here, and at great prices! The Chinese also does a mean chicken curry! The location is ideal for travelling around North Wales - our visit to Snowdon took around 1hr 20 mins to drive too, through the most stunning scenery. Barmouth (a wonderful seaside town with an amazing viaduct you can walk across) around a 25 min drive away. Beddgelert, another stunning Welsh village is around a 45 min drive away. In summary i can not recommend this property enough. Both my partner and I wish to return. It really does feel like a home from home! It is without doubt the best holiday rental home we have ever stayed in. Thank you also to Sara and Nick who messaged us prior to arriving at the property and then again towards the end of our stay. You both truly have a beautiful home!