Glyn Morfa

A nice house with good views the rear.

Could do with a good deep clean as it looks like it only gets a quick clean with out moving furniture and with it having slate floors you can see dust and dog hair under them. Would also benefit from some air fresheners in the room due to strong smell off dogs.

We have stayed in many properties over the years but unfortunately, this was the least enticing one.

The location is lovely, the beach is clean and beautiful, literally a couple of minutes from the house. The house is surrounded by sheep and set with a lovely outside area but unfortunately, that is where the good parts end. The house itself was very dirty, the floor particularly had not been mopped for quite some time meaning everyone had to wear socks around the property which are literally filthy. The kitchen utensils, oven and trays were greasy and had not been cleaned. The bathrooms had quite a lot of insects on and the bottom room was very damp. The bed I slept in felt wet on the first day. The dehumidifier helped but still wasn’t pleasant. The carpet in that room is stained and there was a very musty smell of dogs. We stay in properties with our little dachshund a lot and this is the first that we noticed this strong scent in. If we hadn’t have been staying with friends, we would have come home. Such a disappointment however, it’s quite a quick fix for the owners, a deep clean and consistent maintenance would improve this review so much. I would have contacted the owner however, we had children who would have been so disappointed if we had all left early that we decided to try and make the best of it (opening windows, cleaning all of the parts we needed to use and having the dehumidifier one constantly. Although, no mop seemed present so we could not clean the floor. Please do take this review on board as the house is in such a good location, it would be a shame not to fix people’s impressions.

The cottage is perfectly located for visiting the local attractions.

Although it could do with a refresh, the house was very comfortable and the garden was perfect for little ones and pets. Overall it is a lovely property and would highly recommend!

Lovely place to stay.

Plenty of room in the house. The parking is very tight for three cars. The garden was enclosed and our dogs safe, but in places the fence is low and I can imagine with some dogs it to be a problem. Nice touch with the dog blankets, and the house well equipped. Would definitely recommend.

The fire doesn’t work, the kitchen cabinets have no glass in them, the radiator in the living room was cold, the hoover was poor, the welcome pack was meagre (two tiny bits of milk for 7 people and some rubbish biscuits, leave out the biscuits and just give a pint of milk).

The oven is rubbish, it doesn’t heat up properly. Overall not as good as other Sykes cottages we’ve been to.

Location of glen Morfa is perfect, the property was clean and tidy, and a nice homely feel to it.

Included was a lovely welcome pack. The rooms are spacious. And well set out. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 1 teenager and 3 dogs. The games room I think it’s fair to say it needs heating in there and updating, The property is pet friendly with a enclosed garden. a nice touch with the basket of dog blankets to use for the sofas. Our only other suggestion which we found only due to needs of our group of 3 disabilities would be to have grip railings in the bathrooms to aid with getting in and out of shower and bath. we would highly recommend staying at Glen Morfa. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The house was large and comfy there is everything you could need in place.

The only negative is that both shower’s were very poor pressure we could not use them and the two radiators in the lounge were not heating up I managed to bleed one a bit but other than that lovely house nice stay

Radiator in living room by window doesn't seem to get warm whatsoever which wasn't great on cold nights & mornings ended up using the small heater out the back bedroom downstairs to warm living room up as best as we could which isn't great at the time didn't want to make an issue of this had we had gone away for a peaceful few days away from the world so to speak last thing we would want would people disturbing our holiday.

Fireplace but not in use and under the circumstances that's a shame would of helped with the heating of the house, washing maching but no tumble dryer also I find strange and isn't great with trying to dry clothes and towels , this would be even worse on colder months , living room is huge nice and spacious but I think the size of the room and the size of the t.v doesn't match , too small of a t.v for the size of the room. Kitchen is lovely very spacious and all bedrooms nice and warm and beds was very comfortable and linen was nice and clean , also like the fact there's a shower upstairs and downstairs , when we arrived windows was closed up left on the latch so breeze could blow through and it was extremely windy so took an age for house to warm up isn't great for the children , garden chairs and bench very outdated and I seen the guest before also wrote about this , sofas very comfortable and water from the showers was warm the house was very clean on arrival and a good hoover was provided, headed board in main room I think needs tightening as when lying on the bed with head on pillow head board knocks on wall behind so had to use a towel to prevent this , games room can only be described as very tacky sadly trying to play pool isn't great as the table is flat so balls roll around when hitting them , floor moves around quite a bit unsure if water damage under the shed has caused this and it's very Cold in there too, bins from other properties on the drive wasn't great either as I'm assuming resident filled the bins and didn't close the lids properly which meant rubbish flying out of them I had to pick glass bottle , used tinned beans and other rubbish off the drive several times , and also garden when entering through the gate left hand side by the property hedge line Is covered in litter which wasn't very welcoming on arrival, did I enjoy my stay , when it comes to sleeping and eating that was great and the views was amazing , but being warm and keeping children warm wasn't not great at all sadly , I'd love to come again in February but if it's cold this would defiantly put me off thank you though for the stay

Lovely place to stay!

Perfect location less than 5 minute drive to the beach with local shops and attractions nearby too. The games room was great for the kids, which could do with a little freshen up, but otherwise the house was a brilliant stay! Thank you!

Loved the cottage, really comfortable, and really well equipped.

Did have a problem with chairs outside and inside being very worn. Left a message to owner, who replied the same day. Really beautiful area, and would highly recommend. We were a party of 7 and it was lovely being together inside and outside.

Fabulous location-lovely gardens,the road is a bit busy but garden secure.

Great family times and house generally well equipped .However, downstairs electric shower only cold water and extractor fan not working resulting in some damp issues.

We had a wonderful stay at Glyn Morfa.

We were a party of 8 (4 adults and 4 children), and there was plenty of space for all of us. The cottage had all we needed in terms of kitchen equipment, plenty of pillows and bedding etc. We easily fitted our 2 cars on the driveway. It was perfectly located and within a few minutes drive to the beach. The team managing the property were brilliant and responded within minutes to any questions we had - they also gave us great recommendations for a local chippy and the slate mines just down the road! We wouldn't hesitate to come back again. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Hot water in the upstairs shower and kitchen didn’t work.

Left the shower run for 5 minutes and it was still ice cold. Was thinking of doing a small pool tournament with friends but cues had no tips or tips were hanging off. Other than that the house was nice and in a perfect location for us to have a day out. Spent time at the beach but was annoying when we got back and had to wash the sand off with ice cold shower.

Glyn Morfa cottage was amazing.

The original set up on our arrival was lovely. Each room was beautifully presented. The garden was lovely and our dogs enjoyed playing and looking at the sheep. We were very impressed with the items in the kitchen, which also has a 3 drawer freezer. We actually played ' let's see if there is anything not in the kitchen' we struggled! The beds were conformable and there was storage in each room. The downstairs twin room did smell a little damp but there is a dehumidifier in there which helped. The cottage is in a good location but the road running past is very fast and very busy in the day. As there is no pavement we didn't feel it would be safe walking along it, so we drove to the shop, which is well stocked and just a 2 min drive. From the cottage you are close to Barmouth, Porthmadog and other places. The castle in Harlech is amazing and you get a great view of it from the garden. Speaking of views the views from the cottage are amazing. We had a problem with the TV so called the number in the folder and within 5 minutes Daniel arrived and sorted it for us. The game room was good, with pool table and table football, as the weather was goid we hardly used it but had it been wet it would have been great. Overall we had a fabulous stay at Glyn Morfa

Lovely property catered for all our needs.

Nice garden for the dogs to enjoy.

Comfy, clean and spacious house with everything you need for a family stay.

Good location with a 20 minute walk in to Harlech town and short drive into Barmouth one way and Porthmadog the other.

Lovely cottage!

we were 4 friends and each of us had a room. the 3 upstairs bedrooms were gorgeous but the fourth bedroom at the back of the house was a little damp. I could smell humidity even though I left everything open all day. outside the room there are petrol tanks and the smell sometimes came into this room. The village/shops and amazing beach are very close but it is necessary to use the car.

We had a pleasant stay at Glyn Morfa with the Grandchildren.

They enjoyed the farm animals nearby and the backdrop of the Mountains behind us. Location is nearby to the local shop, the Beach and Harlech Castle. This is an ideal property for a large family, who can access Harlech, Barmouth and Porthmadog.

Great property for 2 families to share!

It is a cosy home with plenty of crockery and home comforts! The garden is a lovely space with great views across farmland and towards Harlech A 2 minute drive to an amazing beach and great access to nearby areas for walking! We will be back :-)

Lovely property, really welcoming and just a stone’s throw from a stunning beach!

Had an excellent stay. Highly recommended.

We had an excellent stay.

Our booking was for 8 x adults and a dog and the property was well equipt so we fitted in the property well. Enough space in kitchen and lounge and beds were comfy with more pillows and duvets if needed in the cupboards. The gas bottles for the gas fire were empty though but didnt mind as the heating worked great. We brought a bath mat as the bath was slippery when the shower was used but again not a drama and £3.50 from the shop up the road. If we stayed again i would pack my own next time for a just in case with my own towels too. Whoever books to stay there will enjoy themselves. Scenery great, house great and area great. Absolutely loved it xxx

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

The cottage had everything we needed. The kitchen was well equipped, all the beds were comfortable and the bedlinen good quality. We had seen previous reviews which said the rooms smelt damp but we did not find that at all. There was a high standard of cleanliness and small comforts like blankets were provided.We love the area and have stayed in several Sykes cottages, we would certainly recommend this cottage.

overall the place was very old dirty, Dirty toilet brushes mouldy and rusty bath fitting, the kitchen lights didn't work the front gate was broken leading on to the main road dust and hairs on the bedroom floor games room was a cold mouldy shed with rust i have pictures to back all this up

An overall excellent stay with great facilities.

Games room could do with a freshen up and it smells a bit damp.

This was our second stay this year already and its a beautiful place.

Lovely and quiet and for a big property it's very cosy. We shall be back next year !

Had a really lovely long weekend at Glyn Morfa.

The location of the house was great and the views were beautiful and very relaxing. The inside was really nicely decorated and comfortable. The games room was also a fun bonus and the welcome pack was lovely too. The only thing that could be improved would be the facilities/maintenance. There were a few basics missing from the kitchen such as kitchen roll/cling film/cloths. Also only one of the bulbs was working on the light above the kitchen table. The owner was friendly and helpful and easy to communicate with, and was understanding following a breakage. Overall would recommend staying here for a relaxing getaway in Wales

Overall, very nice cottage.

Nice side area with the grass, although the bushes could do with a trim back so the path can be used. All the rooms were clean, the heating worked great, and the kitchen has ‘almost’ everything you need. All i would say is that one larger frying pan should be supplied as the two there are quiet small, if you’re trying to prepare a large sunday breakfast ect, and also some bin bags, there was no kitchen roll there either so we had to get our own. The little welcome pack on the dining table was a nice touch Over all i would recommend though!

We all had a fantastic stay at Glyn Morfa - Thank you.

The property was exactly like the pictures and really clean. The kitchen was well equipped, and the views were beautiful from every window. The garden was great for the dogs and the night view of Harlech Castle all lit up was special. The little poole table in the outhouse was welcomed by the children on the rainy days. A great, sociable holiday house in a really good location. The local shop in Harlech is really well stocked and the staff were friendly and helpful. No complaints.

We did have overall a lovely stay and would return if we are not travelling with my Nan.

We loved how much space we had as a family, the kitchen was really well equipped with a massive fridge and living room was perfect for us and very comfortable. We also liked that there was a welcome package with things like milk, biscuits and tea. We specifically booked the accommodation as it had a ground floor bedroom and bathroom due to my nans limited mobility needs however she couldn’t use the shower at all as the shower door was very small (I’m a size 8-10 and felt small even for me) which really did affect our holiday and we left 2 days early as she wasn’t able to wash properly. Also, there were lots of flies in the downstairs bathroom that we couldn’t seem to get rid of. Beds with green bedspread and yellow bedspread were also quite hard. It appears that the bathroom upstairs may need some attention (possibly grout missing in tiles) as on occasions water would drip through the kitchen ceiling when someone was showering. Another point to note is that the Wi-Fi password in the book is wrong but worked out it was standard password on back of router after a little while.

The house is a good size, and the dishwasher/washing machine were great to have.

Plenty of towels, cutlery and crockery available, and a little welcome pack waiting which was handy. The lounge is comfortable. Nice views at the rear of the property. Guests staying in the downstairs bedroom said their clothes and bedding felt damp and there is definitely a damp smell in that room. Lots of air fresheners downstairs, probably due to this. Some of the cooking trays were rusty and need replacing. Traffic travelling on the main road is very travelling very fast and there isn't a path so walking in to Harlech centre is not really safe.

Beautiful well equipped cottage with lovely garden, great for our little dog, fence at back a little low so bigger dogs might need watching.

We had lovely family week together at Glyn Morfa

What a well equipped and comfortable holiday cottage!

Really good value for money too. We’d love to come back.

Overall we had a lovely time at Glyn Morfa.

It was better than I expected- there’s a lovely big table in the garden which the photos don’t show and the views from the back garden were amazing. My children loved seeing the sheep so close. It is a lovely house if you want to getaway from busy everyday life. The location of the house is also great - 1 minute drive to the beach , the downside is there is no path to walk to it really as the house is right next to the road. The house is very welcoming with all the needed amenities. I would come again.

Wonderful holiday definitely be back.

Only thing, we'll suggestion really. Welcome basket? Tea, coffee milk etc. Other than that very impressed

A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Everything was ready for us when we arrived and we had a great time. Thank you.

A really great holiday, thank you.

The house was warm, clean and comfortable, spacious and had all facilities we needed. It is a shame that there are no direct footpaths from the property, so we had to either drive or walk along the road to get anywhere, but it is good access to Harlech, and beyond to Barmouth or to Portmadog the other way. It would be good to have some hand towels, soap and bathmats for the bathrooms and some hooks for hanging coats in the entrance.

Great property, facilities and location.

A bigger kitchen bin would be great for large groups. Perfect living space for 8 adults, 2 babies and 2 dogs.

A great place to stay with the family, very cosy and comfortable, thank you.

Harlech is a wonderful little place to explore -fabulous beach and castle, interesting shops and a good café.

Nice touch the games room grandson loved the pool table.

Everything needed was provided. Good position for touring and close to some beautiful beaches.

Had a lovely time.

However had some minor issues which have already been sent to the owners via cleaning company. The small double room is not really big enough to be comfortable for two adults as the bed is only three quarter size.

It was one of the worst places to rent.

don't waste your money. the living hall was very small and decorated with the old version of TV there was no sound system in it. the kitchen was not cleaned, the drawers in the kitchen were as if no one has used them in ages it smilly. there is a play room but the condition of the pool table and fuse ball table was absolutely wasted, the floor of the room was not laid down flat and apparently was not steady was shacking.

The cottage has great potential but really does need some TLC.

While it is generally well equipped, the kitchen tap is very loose and there were no oven gloves available which is not anything I've ever had to bring before. We also had ants in the kitchen and the downstairs bedroom smells extremely strong of mould and damp to the extent that my daughter actually slept on the sofa after the first night. The rooms are not deep cleaned and the furniture in the rooms should be moved so the space behind can be cleaned. While the garden was lovely, I think listing a games room is a stretch, as this too was quite unpleasant to be in due to the damp and mouldy floor. Garden furniture and a random pushchair were stored in there making the space difficult to use. The cottage was lovely and warm but we were unable to control the temperature as the thermostat had no signal and the nightime temperatures were quite uncomfortably hot. The upstairs rooms were all very quaint and pleasant and every room has fantastic views. The lounge is a great communal room with lots of space. I would only stay here again if the issues listed above were dealt with first.

Check-in times are too late and check-out times are too early compared to competitors.

This is a pleasant cottage. Not spectacular. Nice location with the beach and castle nearby but very few cafes, bars or restaurants open. It is a gas NOT a real fire, make sure you read the description thoroughly, we nearly missed the note. The cottage does offer a high chair despite one not being listed and Sykes insisting that there wasn't one.

Superb cottage, great size, great location

The property and location were wonderful!

We had a great week away with some very beautiful destinations only a short drive away. We had our German Shepherd with us and were very happy that the garden was secure (slightly low fence on one side of the property) which allowed us to give him freedom to run around in the great sized garden. There is a large tesco about a 15 minute drive away in Porthmadog and also an amazing fish and chip shop (The Creel). There are some lovely walks (dog friendly but your dog will need to stay on lead due to passing through farms). And there is also a great estuary beach walk only a few hundred metres from Llandecwyn train station). A highlight of ours was also visiting Portmeirion, which had some truly beautiful sights and walks!

This is a lovely cottage in a great location, the road is very close but didn’t bother us, the garden is quite small but we hired a pop up hot tub which was a god send after our lovely walks as the weather was not great.

We walked to the beach and in to Harlech through the fields behind the house. The house is old a little damp and could do with a really good clean and some air! Just to warn you the fridge is tiny (only big enough to store a few days food for 8 people) and we struggled to dry clothes as we couldn’t get the heating to link to the wifi and there wasn’t a tumble dryer! We explored north wales so the location was great for that !

House was in a beautiful setting - amazing views from all rooms.

Very comfortable and nicely decorated and very clean and felt safe. Kids loved the games room in the shed and they could see (not hear) train in distance. V quick drive into Harlech. Menai I think I were struggling with covid pressures as didn’t really answer any of our emails - contact number was hidden in labyrinth on their website and no welcome pack and was a late check in.

We loved our weeks stay at the cottage to wake to the view every morning was perfect !

the decor the cottage is fab its very clean and spacious has everything you need Only downsides for us personally was The main bedroom mattress was very hard and has left me with a sore back & neck There was no kitchen grabbers And the main garden has a couple of places where our dogs could escape. Overall an enjoyable stay

We had a fabulous relaxing stay at Glyn Morfa.

It was a beautiful large cottage and our party of 6 adults 1 (1 yr old) and a dog had plenty of room. On arrival the cottage was fresh, clean and felt very welcoming. We were very grateful for the wine, welsh cakes and a pint of milk in the fridge. The cottage had great quality furnishings, it was large but extremely cosy and comfortable. All adults agreed that the beds were ultra comfortable, we all slept really well. The bed linen and towels were top quality. All rooms were spacious. We loved the large dining areas inside and out, where we could all sit together and enjoy an evening meal. We had everything we needed. It was great to have a full bathroom suite upstairs and very helpful to have a shower and toilet downstairs. The outside space was excellent with lots of places to sit and enjoy the views or the scents of the various plants. It was so peaceful to sit out in a morning with a hot drink, just listening to birds and gazing across the fields to woodlands and mountains. In the evenings we enjoyed going out of the back door and star gazing because the area is so dark the sky was awesome to see. We also walked round into the front garden area where we watched bats darting everywhere just around the street lights. Another feature enjoyed was the games room. We were also pleased to have the travel cot and high chair. We would definitely book this cottage again for a family get together. We thank the owners for providing such a beautiful cottage to rent.

Very disappointed that we didn't even have any toilet roll @ our arrival after along journey this is a STANDARD EXPECTATION I HAVE RENTED A LOT OF HOLIDAY HOMES IN WALES & SCOTLAND.

ALSO there was a clear mis-description in regard to the log fire.... there clearly was not a log fire....it was a gas fire.... its best to be HONEST Other than that the place was s[acious & well located & clean & tidy.

Glyn Morfa as a holiday cottage was everything we were expecting, the only downside was the advertised log burner has been swapped for a gas fire and we love a good log fire .

.. but that seriously is not a complaint point! Location was spot on, the garden looks right down toward Harlech castle and you can hear the waves on the beach at night. Proximity to Porthmadoc was a 15 minute drive to access the supermarkets and butchers (seriously one of the best butchers I've ever used). One suggestion I would make is the potential to install a mirror on the opposite side of the road for when you're leaving the driveway, visibility is very hard around the wall of the adjacent house and you're pulling directly on to a national limit road.

The photos were a little deceiving as to how close the property was to the road.