The Doll's House

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile

Reviews

12 Customer Review(s)

Gill
May 2022

“Terribly difficult to find the cottage as a car was parked outside blocking the house sign, which was also impossible to read from a car.”

Cottage was very clean but very tiny and duvets and pillows not great.

Cottage was very clean but very tiny and duvets and pillows not great. Staff who helped up find the property on the phone were very kind and patient. The stairs were far too steep for my friend who fortunately had some friends’ house to stay in.

- Gill, May 2022
Rhodri April 2022

“We had a wonderful time here but were a little unsure if we would be able to get in.”

After making the booking I was contacted by the owner who gave me their housekeeper's phone number and asked me to call to make sure they knew we were staying. Only after putting the phone down did this strike me as odd - why are you asking the customer to do this? One wouldn't go to a hotel and expect to have to find a member of housekeeping to make sure the room is tidy, but I digress. Two failed calls (with voicemail messages left) to the housekeeper later and I informed the owner via SMS that I had tried but not heard anything. We never heard anything more and so were a little unsure everything was in place. Sykes had taken our money and so we travelled anyway; thankfully everything was as it should be. We also felt that the information provided in the blue folder in the house was a bit out of date, particularly around bin collection. These small communication hiccups are the only thing preventing us from giving a perfect score. The house is very impressive for its size and the pictures do not accurately show how small it is. Despite its size it is very well appointed and nothing feels cramped or claustrophobic. It's perfect for a couple but not sure I would want to stay here with others. I also feel the need to mention the damp smell in the bedrooms which lots of other reviews have mentioned. Despite the owner's assertion that it has been addressed it is still noticable although is not unberarable like some other reviews claim. When you consider however that the bedrooms are built below ground level I think it reasonable to expect a somewhat damp smell so I do not feel this can be held against the owners, particularly when they have taken steps to mitigate by providing dehumidifiers.

- Rhodri, April 2022
Trevor October 2021

“What a lovely little place we stayed in very small but cosy we had 3 nights and 4 days village was nice couldn’t find the spar which said was walking distance then we went passed it which was closed down.”

The nearest pub we found was 3 mile away called victora inn which was lovely. Down side was the damp downstairs in the bedrooms if I would of looked at the reviews before I wouldn’t have booked the damp smell was really bad that bad we slept up in the living area as breathing that in all night can’t be healthy for anyone the bedding smelt of damp and our clothes started to small of the damp also. Is there a law of renting something with that much damp ??? With out the damp and all sleeping up stairs it would of been a lovely little place.

- Trevor, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback We have now newly insulated the downstairs and done maintenance work to rectify these problems. Property Owner
Marta September 2021

“The cottage is lovely and clean; we were welcomed with cakes and milk in the fridge, as well as some beverage sachets.”

The town is beautiful, the people are very friendly and it’s close to many different sightseeing destinations. Even though some places were closed due to the virus, we’ve had a lovely holiday. Thank you!

- Marta, September 2021
Hannah August 2021

“E Dolls House was a small cottage of much potential.”

.it had a lovely upstairs and could be lovely downstairs if only the damp problem was resolved.. appreciate it is an old cottage with underground accommodation but there are ways to solve the damp issues.

- Hannah, August 2021

The down stairs has been newly insulated and had maintenance work done to resolved these issues. Property Owner
Adam August 2021

“Such a lovely little cottage.”

Perfect location in the town, everything within easy walking distance (including the beach). All the facilities in the cottage were of an excellent standard and quality. The only downside was the damp in the bedrooms. The horrible smell in the master bedroom made for unpleasant nights.

- Adam, August 2021
Graham July 2021

“Totally loved the Dolls House , but the Damp problem especially in the bedrooms having to run dehumidifiers 24-7 with air fresheners trying to Disguise the mouldy smell and noticeably damp damage led to uncomfortable nights sleeping, physically waking up chesty.”

It’s a real shame because everything else was 1st class , loved the welcome pack , the well equipped kitchen, lovely bathroom, lounge area an so on.

- Graham, July 2021
Keir June 2021

“The presentation and cleanliness of the property was beyond reproach but several aspects proved a disappointment.”

1. The dampness of the bedrooms even in summer made for uncomfortable sleeping arrangements. 2. Arrangements for waste and recycling are chaotic. Suitable bins are not available, and those at the property are broken. Hence there is an accumulation of uncollected recycling materials. 3. The inclusion in the property description of the "garden" as an attraction is bizarre. It is extremely small and half is taken for bin storage. It is, effectively, unusable. A holiday property with no garden would not appeal to us, had we known.

- Keir, June 2021
Elena October 2019

“The house is perfect.”

The location is perfect. It was a very nice holiday and the kids lived it too. Thank you!

- Elena, October 2019
Faye August 2019

“The location was perfect and better than the website description suggested in some ways: a fun walk to the sand dunes and beach (20min though steep on the way back!”

) and with easy parking (the free car park is just a few steps away though hidden behind a large stone wall). Despite being right in town, the house was also extremely quiet - silent at night - and felt very private as the houses around it face the other way. The stairs are very unusual but we had no problems, even with our youngest aged 7.

- Faye, August 2019
Jo July 2019

“A very comfy, cosy place to unwind and relax.”

We all felt at home very quickly and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Jo, July 2019
Catherine May 2019

“The information we were given re key safe was incorrect.”

Had to call for advice. The information the parking permits which we were given was incorrect. Has to call for advice. The cottage had not been cleaned and there were hairs in the bath and bed linen. Had to call and wait for cleaners to come at 1900 hrs. The cleaners did not have any bed linen with them so had to use linen of the spare bed and that was then left in made for the duration of the holiday. The sky light window was very dirty/marked which was unsightly and did not allow views of the sky! There was limited information on how to work cooker. And instruction booklet would have been useful. The TV had very poor reception and could not be used on many attempts. Despite all these issues we did have a good holiday and when we did call the company our issues were dealt with promptly and we are awaiting further correspondence re compensation.

- Catherine, May 2019
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The property

"The aptly named Doll's House is a tiny treasure!

Cleverly designed and centrally located in Harlech town with its magnificent Castle." that overlooks the magnificent Royal St David's golf club, a renown links championship course. This comfortable and cosy holiday cottage, known locally as The Doll's House due to it's small but perfectly formed size!

Recently renovated the owners have maximised light and space with it's upside down layout.

A small double room and a second bedroom with 2 singles.

The property has recently had added insulation downstairs. Situated in the heart of Harlech where there is an assortment of small shops, cafes, restaurants, and within easy walking distance of the impressive Castle. Harlech is a great location to begin to explore the beautiful Snowdonia National Park which offers the best of sea, sand, ancient woodlands, waterfalls, lakes and mountains all so easily accessible.

Note: Guests are advised that the bedrooms are accessed by a steep staircase which has alternating treads known as "paddle and oar" and will not be suitable for the elderly. Young children should be able to use them safely with supervision.
Note: Second bedroom now has 2 singles not a double and bunk above.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 single beds Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin
Open plan kitchen, seating and dining area with open fire.
Electric heating with open fire
Electic oven with induction hob, fridge with ice box, microwave
TV with build in DVD player
Parking in nearby car park with a pass provided by the owner
Pubs, shops and restaurants 0.1 miles
NOTE: The stairs are ladder style with alternating treads known as "Paddle and Oar" and must take care when going up and down please see picture 8.

About the location

HARLECH

Barmouth 11 miles; Porthmadog 10 miles.

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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Harlech, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1008809)

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Reviews

“Terribly difficult to find the cottage as a car was parked outside blocking the house sign, which was also impossible to read from a car.”

“We had a wonderful time here but were a little unsure if we would be able to get in.”

“What a lovely little place we stayed in very small but cosy we had 3 nights and 4 days village was nice couldn’t find the spar which said was walking distance then we went passed it which was closed down.”

“The cottage is lovely and clean; we were welcomed with cakes and milk in the fridge, as well as some beverage sachets.”

“E Dolls House was a small cottage of much potential.”

“Such a lovely little cottage.”

“Totally loved the Dolls House , but the Damp problem especially in the bedrooms having to run dehumidifiers 24-7 with air fresheners trying to Disguise the mouldy smell and noticeably damp damage led to uncomfortable nights sleeping, physically waking up chesty.”

“The presentation and cleanliness of the property was beyond reproach but several aspects proved a disappointment.”

“The house is perfect.”

“The location was perfect and better than the website description suggested in some ways: a fun walk to the sand dunes and beach (20min though steep on the way back!”

“A very comfy, cosy place to unwind and relax.”

“The information we were given re key safe was incorrect.”

The property

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About the location

HARLECH