Craiglwyd Bach, LLANDUDNO

Rated 2/50 by Voyage06447709823 on 4th September 2019

"Positives - The cottages has lovely views, the owner Robin was very friendly and shared lots of information on places to visit around North Wales. Avery nice gesture on arrival - cake and dog biscuits. Kitchen and Bathroom very clean, bedroom spacious. Negatives - Driving to the cottage is not for the faint hearted - its very steep and narrow and not easy to get to. If you didn't want to attempt the single track approach you were told there is plenty of parking in the village including on the village hall - this was not the case the little streets had cars parked all the way up and the village car park was tiny and full Lounge too small for the furniture, tired and outdated the room was cold and not big enough for two medium sized dogs. When we booked the cottage - we searched for a cottage near dog friendly beaches with a local pub within walking distance - our intention to spend the day site seeing, walking the dogs on the beach returning to the cottage around 5ish to get showered to walk to the pub for a few drinks and a meal. All beaches are lovely and within driving distance (not walking) which is not good when you return and there is no where to park, there are two pubs within walking distance neither serve food and both lack atmosphere - if you want an evening meal (other than cook it yourself) you have to drive. No shop or facilities within walking distance. Nothing to do in the evening other than sit in the cottage unless you drive (and then you face the parking issue on return)."

Rated 5/50 by Jdcouriers on 17th November 2017

"just returned from a week away, celebrating our wedding anniversary. beautiful cottage tucked away in penrhynside. great facilities, parked in village hall, short walk to cottage no problem. cottage has everything you need, clean, cosy and lovely and warm. lovely little patio garden, safe for dogs. 2 dog friendly pubs close by. beautiful walks on your doorstep which our lurcher thoroughly enjoyed. llandudno was within walking distance. short distance to little orme with chance to see the seals. fantastic time, already booked to come back just need to stay longer as there is so much to see and do. thanks robin and fiona for a great stay."

Rated 5/50 by Graham H on 26th August 2016

"This was the perfect retreat for my wife and me. Although the cottage is in a tightly packed narrow street, it is peaceful and feels very private, with wonderful views. The little patio at the front is strategically hedged off from others, but with clear views across the countryside and sea as one sits at the garden table. The cottage itself is of genuine historical interest, but is thoroughly modern in its facilities. It is clean, and thoughtfully decorated and equipped, with a very comfortable bed. We were able to truly relax and returned home refreshed."

Rated 5/50 by G4ms on 26th May 2015

"Right from the start we were well looked after by the owners who met us to take us the last 300 yards to the cottage, which is up a hill and narrow lane and then helped us unload our car. We were then given a quick introduction to the what was in the cottage. We later found some milk and two slices of bara bree( cant spell) . The pictures didn't do justice to the bedroom which had a lovely super king size bed and didn't make the room feel small. The lounge area has a small table and chairs , a double settee and single chair which were comfortable for us, a tv with built in dvd player and even some dvd's there for us . The shower / bathroom is small but perfectly fine. The kitchen had all you need to cook your meals for two people. There are plenty of cups, glasses, pots, pans etc .We cooked most nights in it with no problems. The weather wasn't great so we were glad of the lovely central heating, which we could put on longer if needed. We didn't use the log burner. The tables and chairs outside were fine for a coffee with great views. Another nice touch was the book with plenty of information about the local area,such as good places to eat and visit. We used the local pub which was really good with great real ale but doesn't do food, the up side was we talked with the locals who were there with their dogs.This holiday felt like staying in a friends annex rather than a holiday let. A great holiday ,thank you Robin and Fiona"

Rated 3/50 by Jackie M on 16th May 2014

"The cottage is very pretty and everything a historic cottage should be. But the access to this cottage is extremely steep and not for most older people. Robin, the owner was very helpful on the first day. Unfortunately the weather for the first half of the week was very cold, wet and windy and we needed the woodburner. We were surprised to find out that wood was only suplied for the 1st day and that after that the guest book suggested that B&Q or a local builders merchant would be the place to go and buy some logs. Well, this was Sunday so we tried B&Q and they didn't have logs - so eventually we found the Home Bargains in Llandudno had them. It took about a sack a day to keep the fire going. It is the first of many holiday cottages we have rented that asked us to supply our own fuel. The cottage is very pretty and the views from the kitchen are excellent and inside it is clean and well equipped. The super king-sized bed was clean and warm in a very pretty bedroom. The lounge has a small 'cottage' settee and one chair which we found small and somewhat uncomfortable. A nice big settee would have been very welcome. My husband had backache throughout from sitting on the settee to read, which made driving difficult for him. When the weather finally cleared we could have our coffee on the patio - but again the iron patio chairs and table were tiny and not at all comfortable. The patio was not secure for our two small dogs and in the end we gave it up. All in all - a delightfully pretty cottage but with several things that let it down and made the holiday a bit disappointing."

Rated 5/50 by Hmfrost on 10th February 2014

"Where to start?? This cottage is absolutely brilliant. We arrived early, but Robin ushered us in and showed us around, regardless. The place is clean and neat, and it feels very spacious for its size. The kitchen is well equipped; they even supply tea and coffee (AND a couple of gravy treats for the dog!!). The decor is exactly what you'd want: country cottage, antique furniture, solid floors, etc. The high ceilings and exposed beams are beautiful. The extra touches which Robin and Fiona supplied are really what made our stay special: they have left torches in strategic places for a midnight foray, and they were happy to bring us extra wood for the log burner. They even left two slices of bara brith and some butter for us to have when we first arrived, and it was the nicest bara brith I've had in a long time!! The village has a couple of lovely pubs (we went to watch the rugby in a pleasing sea of red) with real ales and friendly locals. The proximity to Llandudno is great, but the views are even better. Getting up the single lane track was a little bit scary for us city folk the first time, especially when meeting a 4x4 coming the other way, but it wasn't difficult to access once we'd go used to it. One thing to bear in mind is that the cottage is a bit cold. It's a stone building which has been around for over 200 years, so that goes without saying. It's not a problem though, just make sure you bring slippers and light the fire early so that it's got time to heat the space. The central heating also works really well, and Robin encouraged us to put it on as much as we needed. I was worried I might be cold getting out of the shower, but it wasn't a problem at all with the radiators blasting out plenty of heat. The bed is really warm and comfortable, too. If you're not a dog owner, this would still be a great cottage to visit - there's no evidence of dogs there at all - but if you are a dog owner, I couldn't think of anywhere better to stay as a base for going walking and playing about on the beach. You can easily walk to the beach from the cottage. Our pooch loved sitting in front of the fire after an afternoon of chasing pebbles and playing chicken with the waves! There's also a great collection of DVDs and books in the cottage, to while away a few hours if the weather's bad. Alternatively, you could just do what we did and spend hours staring at the fire! All in all, highly recommended, and we can't wait to go back!"

Rated 5/50 by Joanne W on 28th July 2013

"We loved the place and especially the views from the cottage. We had a lovely time and would definitely go back there if we visited North Wales again. It was lovely to go back to the cottage at the end of the day and sit and look at the views. The dogs really enjoyed the holiday and the walks on the hills and the West Shore beach. Robyn pointed us in the right direction for everything and helped us to make this holiday a memorable one!"

Rated 5/50 by Wwwanderer_12 on 29th May 2013

"This little cottage is a real gem and is situated in a lovely elevated position with views out to the sea. Inside it feels more like you are being invited to share someone's private home rather than a holiday cottage because it is so well kept and cosy. The whole cottage is very comfortable but the huge bed deserves special mention for comfort. All facilities are provided, the only exception being a hair dryer. The location is excellent for exploring the whole of northwest Wales. As others have mentioned the access road is rather narrow and steep but there is very little traffic so we had no problem even with a larger car, and on most nights we were able to park at the village hall which is only a few minutes away on foot. We had a thoroughly enjoyable week here and would recommend Craiglwyd Bach to anyone."

Rated 4/50 by Paula H on 16th January 2013

"The cottage is situated in the village of Penrhynside, it is up a steep hill as explained in the cottage description, but the helpful owner Robin met us in the Village Hall car park and showed us the way. The cottage is in an ideal location for local walks and also for visiting other areas of interest in North Wales. Robin advised on local walks and amenities, although the two village pubs do not serve food there are eating places nearby. The kitchen in the cottage is well equipped if cooking your own meals, the lounge is very cosy especially with the fire lit and the bedroom has a large and comfortable bed (best we have ever slept in on a holiday and hard to leave). We found the local people and the landlords of the two village pubs friendly, and the Cross Keys pub especially is very cheap for drinks. We will definitely be visiting again."

Rated 5/50 by Alandunn67 on 10th January 2013

"I booked Craiglwyd Bach for a week to do some focused reading and writing. I needed basic comfort, shops within walking distance (the climb back up the hill got the heart going) and most importantly, peace and quiet. This was perfect. Mr Holden even met me at the station and brought me to the cottage, was on call thereafter (not needed) and then respected his guest's need for uninterrupted space. Sitting each morning at the breakfast bar looking out over the coast was a calming start to the day. The decor is a touch on the knick-knack side and there are a few draughts, but those are easily blocked and I was able to get snug in the living room and get my writing done. Modern kitchen and all the amenities needed. Will be returning at least twice again this year, a lovely location and property."

Rated 4/50 by A FlipKey Verified Reviewer on 1st November 2012

"the cottage was very good ,but the very steep road and poor parking, is not suitable for older couples."

Rated 3/50 by Linedancelady on 29th September 2012

"The access to this cottage is extremely steep and not for the faint-hearted. The owner came to meet us and tell us where to park and said he would be back to let us know about the local walks, however we didn't see him again, but in the event it turned too wet to go walking any distance. From the outside the cottage is pretty and the views are excellent and inside it is clean and well equipped. The super king-sized bed was clean and warm and the shower very efficient, although the bathroom is quite small and there wasn't much room for anything other than soap and towels. During the week the temperature dropped to single figures and it was cold and wet so it would have been nice to be warm in the little lounge, however the radiator in there was almost cold and the wood burner was very messy and occasionally thick black smoke puthered into the room giving us headache. The settee and chair whilst looking very nice and matching the curtains proved uncomfortable when sitting for any length of time. The Co-oP store in Penrhyn Bay was invaluable and the Beefeater restaurant on the road to Llandudno was excellent, as was the superb theatre on Llandudno's front."

Rated 4/50 by A FlipKey Verified Reviewer on 5th September 2012

"Craiglwyd Bach was a very quaint and comfortable cottage with good facilities. The owners living next door were very welcoming and helpful. The views from the cottage were great in the good weather and also at night. The only down side to the location we felt was the very steep and narrow approach road,and the lack of level parking. You certainly would not want to take a large car, as the final bend in the approach is between two stone walls.We are in our sixties and maybe younger couples would cope with it, but we did not feel that the description of the cottage and the location described it quite accuratley."