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Bryn Derfel rests in Borth-y-Gest, Wales, sleeping six people in three bedrooms.The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen/diner with range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, breakfast bar for two and dining seating for two, and a living/dining room with dining seating for six people, an electric fire and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size with zip/link, a king-size with Smart TV and a single with truckle, along with a shower room. Outside, there is a front enclosed garden with patio and furniture, rear enclosed garden with patio, furniture, outdoor heater, raised terrace with patio, furniture, fire pit, garage with storage for bikes, kayaks, table tennis and darts, as well as roadside parking. Within 1 mile, you will find a shop and ...Bryn Derfel rests in Borth-y-Gest, Wales, sleeping six people in three bedrooms.The living areas in the property consist of a kitchen/diner with range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, breakfast bar for two and dining seating for two, and a living/dining room with dining seating for six people, an electric fire and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size with zip/link, a king-size with Smart TV and a single with truckle, along with a shower room. Outside, there is a front enclosed garden with patio and furniture, rear enclosed garden with patio, furniture, outdoor heater, raised terrace with patio, furniture, fire pit, garage with storage for bikes, kayaks, table tennis and darts, as well as roadside parking. Within 1 mile, you will find a shop and pub, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved dog welcome. Please ensure dogs are kept downstairs and off beds and furniture. Please mind your head when entering the kitchen. The garage is not suitable for a car. Escape to North Wales in style with a stay at Bryn Derfel
Amenities: Gas central heating with electric fire. Range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking. Front enclosed garden with patio and furniture, rear enclosed garden with patio, furniture, outdoor heater, raised terrace with patio, furniture, fire pit, garage with storage for bikes, kayaks, table tennis and darts. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Note: Please ensure dogs are kept downstairs and off beds and furniture. Note: Please mind your head when entering the kitchen. Note: The garage is not suitable for a car. Please Note - Owner only accepts a minimum of 4 nights for short breaks.
Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Town: Porthmadog sits on the Glaslyn Estuary and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is possible to travel by steam through the breathtaking scenery of Eryri (Snowdonia) to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn from Porthmadog, the entrance to the Snowdonia National Park. Porthmadog also has a number of unique shops and restaurants. Borth Y Gest, a charming seaside village with cliffs and coves, is only a short drive or walk away. It's only a short drive from here to Portmeirion, the world-famous Italianate seaside resort. Portmeirion, the setting for The Prisoner and the final episode of Cold Feet, sits on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. Criccieth and Harlech castles, as well as unspoilt beaches such as Black Rock Sands, can also be found in the area. Zip World Slate Caverns and Bounce Below are also nearby and offer a variety of activities for the whole family, including thrilling zip lines and exploration of underground caverns. The Eryri (Snowdonia) and Lleyn Peninsula attractions are easily accessible from here.
The description on Sykes' website says: "Range with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher."
Reading that description it seems as though the freezer is in the kitchen with the rest of the equipment listed.
This is not the case.
The freezer is a small mini freezer located inaccessibly under a rickety table in the garage. The garage is accessed from the back garden up two lots of stairs. At night, the part of the garden nearest to the garage is particularly dark, requiring a torch to see the lock and to navigate the stairs.
When we arrived the freezer was not switched on. There are instructions to turn both fridge and freezer off when you leave which is not something we have encountered before. It is particularly unfair to the next visitors to have to wait for the fridge & freezer to work correctly, particularly annoying if you've been shopping before reaching the property!
Thank goodness we didn't arrive with any frozen food as it would not have fitted in the tiny freezer. We bought one frozen product during our stay but it never seemed to freeze properly.
The property was clean upstairs, however downstairs was a bit grubbier. The lounge/diner didn't seem as though it had been cleaned. There was a large build-up of dust, debris and dog hair under the sofas (found when a coin rolled under there). The table area hadn't been cleaned since the last occupants - lots of debris from previous meals.
The front windows have a view to the estuary further down the road which is lovely, but the windows inside and out were filthy with smears and marks from dogs' noses.
It's been a very long time since we've stayed in a property and haven't even been left a pint of milk. There isn't a shop in the village (which we already knew) so a trip back into Porthmadog was required to even have a cup of tea after a long journey.
The wi-fi doesn't reach the back bedroom.
There was only one hand towel for everyone for a week.
There are only two mirrors upstairs - in the bathroom and the master which we found limiting when everyone's getting ready at the same time.
Neighbours on one side really seem to dislike having holidaymakers next door. Surly, and petulant when it comes to parking. We have visited Borth-y-Gest for 30 years and know parking is an issue. We always parked responsibly, even parking away from the property on most occasions but it made no difference.
Not having a blind at the bathroom window is weird when the second bedroom looks onto it. Anyone on the toilet can be seen (yes, even though it's frosted it's still not enough.) There looked to have been one previously, but perhaps it was broken and not replaced.
Sykes' were approached particularly about the description of the freezer. Their response was that as long as an amenity is listed it means it is in the property somewhere. However, they also list the contents of the garage but do not include the freezer, which is bizarre. And why they can't just make it clearer for the benefit of visitors is baffling. What difference would it make to them? On our return, the owner was approached via Sykes but has chosen not to respond to any issues. We were not complaining, per se, but hoping to make a good property even better.
Overall, the property is very nice, but feel as though the owner is penny-pinching in places.
Visited October 2023
Written 8 January 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Parking
Parking available
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Internet access
Outdoor amenities
Private yard
Kitchen and dining
Dishwasher
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster
Nearby
Golf course (within 15 min walk)
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Watersports
Bathroom and laundry
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
Location info
Kid friendly
Scenic views
Ocean views
Waterfront views
Entertainment
Game Room
Television
Map
Getting there
Manchester Intl Airport
133.3 km
Anglesey Airport
45.7 km
Restaurants
Castle Cottage Inn, Pattra's Restaurant & The Aviation Bar
6.4 km
Y Sgwar
2.8 km
Y Gwyllt Snowdonia Cafe
6.4 km
The Eating Gorilla
5 km
Attractions
Black Rock Llamas
12 min • Equestrian Trails
Harlech Beach
6.4 km • Beaches
Criccieth Beach
6.2 km • Beaches
Morfa Bychan - Black Rock Sands
3.4 km • Beaches
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 15 min walk)Watersports
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