Bron Castell

4.5★

4 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Sue
September 2023

“We found this a great weekend location for us for - we particularly enjoyed morning dog walks across the sand dunes to the beach.”

The owners were friendly and helpful and we appreciated the welcome Welsh cakes. The cottage was large but also cosy and we were able to relax and recharge.

The owners were friendly and helpful and we appreciated the welcome Welsh cakes. The cottage was large but also cosy and we were able to relax and recharge.

- Sue, September 2023

We are glad you enjoyed your weekend. Do return! Property Owner
Barbara June 2023

“A lovely home from home but with spectacular scenic views.”

A beautiful property, with everything we needed for a very enjoyable stay. We arrived a little later than planned and hadn't had time to pick up a few essentials, but there was a lovely welcome box, and milk in the fridge, which we really appreciated. We instantly felt very welcomed and relaxed. The beds were so comfortable - like sleeping on a fluffy cloud and so peaceful. We are grateful that the owner allowed us to expirience beautiful Bron Castell.

- Barbara, June 2023

Thank you for this lovely review. You will always be very welcome at Bron Castell! Property Owner
Mark June 2023

“This is an honest account of Bron Castell, Harlech from someone who is a landlord so is used to providing property to people at high standards, and who also uses Sykes Cottages a few times every year, and has the benefit of comparing with similar priced properties - it's not a personal attack, but is meant for feedback & improvement.”

When you first arrive (in 2 normal sized cars), you notice how tiny and cramped the parking is, only one car can leave at a time as the second gets blocked in. The parking area was not maintained, was overgrown and lacked any effort to making parking easier (unlike similar properties nearby who've put loose stone down to make it look nicer), this is not the case at Bron Castell. Consider removing the redundant bit of wall prohibiting better parking perhaps? Once in the house, there was no greeting - ie, no small food/drink stuffs that many other cottages provide as a welcome. There wasn't even a flower, a biscuit, Welsh cake, or even drop of milk for tea. Immediately whilst looking around, it was obvious there was no cupboards for dry food storage, nothing at all, so all our food sat out on the worktops and unit in the dining area. Whilst checking the cupboards, the integrated door to the washing machine fell off, and was a problem all week. It was obvious it was loose over a long period of time. The rooms were good size, but this really is just a 2 bed house, with a loft conversion (which is tiny in height - if you're an adult be prepared to spend your entire time in the loft ducking down), but the rooms looked well made up. I also didn't like that you can't use these loft rooms without paying extra!!! 8 People are who it's aimed at - that is a stretch!! The sitting room furniture, (much like all the furniture) is dated and passed it's best - The sofa's provided little cushioning, you just sink. I would really like to see some investment to bring this cottage back to it's former glory which I imagine was several years ago. Also, the Wifi was awful in the sitting room - kept dropping out all week. The garden was quite overgrown and made access through the rear gate tricky for an OAP - the stairs are extremely steep so beware. The house didn't feel particularly clean and hygienic, a huge cockroach/beetle walked across the table whilst we were having dinner one evening, it was the size of a spoon and freaked us all out! Also, the ensuite shower was quite a let down with a broken shower rail and mould around the base tray. The main bathroom again is dated, but was clean and functional. All in all, for nearly £1000 for a week in June I expected, and hoped for better. It was disappointing as the house looked lovely online, it does have fantastic views, but I feel that the owners either are not interested in improving it, or are waiting to get rid of it without investing in it, either way, if you look harder you'll find much better cottages for this price.

- Mark, June 2023

We are very upset with this review which we feel is completely unjustified on all accounts. The cupboard you refer to was not broken at the beginning of your stay, and your comment about the kitchen being 'unhygienic 'was probably due to the' leakage' from your own shopping that you informed me about upon your arrival. We always leave tea, coffee, milk etc and there is a cupboard and pantry available for your own food. The ' redundant wall' which you suggested we remove to allow for more parking, is essential to prevent vehicles crashing into our property and it will remain in place. We hope you find accommodation more to your liking in the future. Property Owner
Amanda April 2023

“Bron Castell is a cosy home from home holiday base.”

The house is in the perfect spot for enjoying the little town of Harlech as well as the beautiful beach. Many thanks for a wonderful stay.

- Amanda, April 2023
Simon July 2022

“Most cottages I have stayed in I leave thinking 'that was nice' but would probably try somewhere different if I was in the area again.”

Bron Castell is clearly an exception and it will be number one on my list if I come back to the Harlech area of North Wales again. The size of the accommodation is impressive and any larger group that took advantage of the additional accommodation in the eves would have plenty of room. They are not joking when they say the property is on a steep hill but its only a few hundred yards down to the main road or up to the castle. To have level parking in such an area is a real bonus and its reassuring not to have to worry about parking whatever time of day you choose to come and go. The quality of the WiFi was excellent and the cottage itself was very well equipped. The friendly owners were very proactive in resolving a minor issue that they let us know about by text on arrival and they also quickly resolved a wasp issue that we pointed out. The view over the bay out of the bedroom windows is fantastic. It probably helped that we were blessed with almost perfect weather but I have no hesitation in rating the stay 5 star

- Simon, July 2022
Bernard June 2022

“Perhaps the best views from a property that we've ever stayed in.”

From the bedroom you can watch the sun go down over the sea with swaths of sand dunes in the foreground... magical! A short walk up the hill are two great restaurants. A great holiday.

- Bernard, June 2022
Sarah October 2021

“Bron Castell is the perfect cottage to enjoy a wonderful location, amazing walks, a beautiful beach and a charming village.”

The cottage was comfortable, warm and well equipped for a perfect holiday. The owners were absolutely delightful and extremely attentive. We are already looking forward to return to Bron Castell in the future. Sarah and Merrick Weems

- Sarah, October 2021
June June 2021

“A lovely, comfortable place in a beautiful location.”

The cottage was extremely well-equipped but there was no WiFi.! Some people want to get away from such things on holiday but, although we are in our late 70s and early 80s, we missed it a lot as we subscribe to, and download, our newspaper online so had to buy one! We also like to look up local information such as restaurants etc. We would probably not go back because of it, and it must be a negative for younger people! The other downsides were not being able to open the windows, due to secondary double glazing, and the fact that hand towels were not provided. However, apart from the above, a really nice cottage, and we felt very much at home. We forgot to leave a gratuity for the cleaner but arranged for a friend - who lives in the High Street - to drop one into Bron Castell’s’ post box with a note of thanks from us. June Taylor

- June, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback and glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Bron Castell. Wi fi is not currently available at the cottage - as was stated in the Sykes description- but there is a good phone signal in the area and usually 4G signal can be found. We are, however, looking to install WiFi in the next few weeks for the benefit of our guests. Plenty of towels are provided and we are sorry that you were unable to locate the hand towels. We are also sorry that you were unable to open all the windows. We are always happy to help guests with issues like this if only they would contact us during their stay. We are sure though that you found the stable door into the kitchen diner provided plenty of fresh air during the hot summer days . We hope that we can welcome you back to Bron Castell in the future. Property Owner
Michelle September 2020

“We were delighted with the cottage and it's great position near the castle and high street.”

We felt very comfortable and found the home very warm and cosy. We loved sitting with a mug of coffee in the garden watching the sun go down, looking out towards the golf course and sand dunes. We loved walking down to harlech beach with our dog, it's such a beautiful beach. And it was an easy drive to snowdonia Criccieth Porthmadog and portmeirion. We would recommend and would stay again.

- Michelle, September 2020
Michael August 2020

“We had a fantastic few days at Bron Castell.”

The cottage is a lovely spacious accommodation in a fantastic location in the centre of Harlech. We must say the listing doesn’t quite do justice to how amazing the views are from the cottage - breathtaking scenery of the coast, golf course and castle. It was perfect for us with young babies - lots of space and great for a couple of nights of either cooking on the Rayburn or getting a takeaway. The owner was very helpful and we just wished we had booked an extra couple of nights! We would highly recommend and would love to stay again in the future. A real gem.

- Michael, August 2020
Jo September 2019

“The dishwasher didn't work properly - the front doesn't go all the way down, and the dishes didn't wash properly (blocked rotating arm possibly, and dishwasher out of salt).”

The location was superb - couldn't have been better, 10 mins walk from beach, and just below castle in the middle of town. Perfect. Nice cafes close by. A coffee pot / French press would have been nice There was no internet, and we were not made aware of this before arrival.

- Jo, September 2019
Sue June 2019

“Bron Castell is a beautiful house in a superb location.”

It is well equipped and comfortable. I made the stupid mistake of closing the Yale locked door with the keys and all my possessions inside. I was extremely grateful to the Menai representative who found a solution and to the other representative who drive several miles to get a spare set of keys for us. Please thank them both on our behalf. I would suggest, however, that it might be sensible to pay the Castle gift shop to hold a spare set, along with the keys for the Castle apartments, just in case any other guests get carried away with the beauty of sitting up on the little lawn looking out over the rolling dunes and the sparkling sea and rushes out of the back door without stopping to put on the latch!

- Sue, June 2019
Mary Walker Aug 2018

“This was an excellent house for our family of 8.”

It has great character and is beautifully and comfortably furnished. It's up a steep hill leading to the castle, but only 10 minutes walk from the beach. It has a Raeburn, but it wasn't too complicated to use. We found everything we needed in the village, and particularly enjoyed our early morning reads with coffee in the little garden, with lovely views. Angela, the warden, was very kind and helpful.

- Mary Walker, Aug 2018
Jackie Hook Jul 2018

“Lovely cottage with fantastic views.”

Whilst the nitty gritty was quite specific regarding the steep steps to the garden - parking could be an issue for some visitors. We had 2 4 x 4 but managed (just) to park in the space provided. Bigger cars may have had an issue here. Also the outside street light on the house was annoying.

- Jackie Hook, Jul 2018
Richard Smith Apr 2018

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

- Richard Smith, Apr 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 2 x king, 1 x bathroom with loo, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and bath with shower over
1 x ensuite bathroom with shower, loo, wash hand basin
Kitchen with dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine
There is a lovely rustic farmhouse dining table & CD player
Sitting room with open fire, Smart TV
Immersion heater and additional electric heaters.
Freeview TV with DVD player in main bedroom
Wi-fi
Travel cot & high chair plus fixed cot in attic bedroom.1 dog welcome
Short walk to amenities
Garden with sea views
Bed linen and towels provided
Guests must take own towels for beach use
Note: the property is on a steep road
Note: steep steps from the parking area into the front garden

The property

We are very pleased to introduce Bron Castell to our portfolio of fabulous holiday cottages!

This much loved family house is in a great location in the heart of Harlech.

With views of the mighty Harlech Castle, the dunes & sea beyond, yet only a two minute stroll to the shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. The locals are all friendly, the shops are quirky and individual.

"This stunning stone cottage has real kerb appeal, boasting superb views and only a stones throw away from the shops, restaurants and cafes of this pretty seaside town!" Sit and people watch in Cafe Castell overlooking the majestic Castle as the new visitors enter, pretty gift shops selling all manner of goodies a lovely ice cream shop and delicatessen are near by A ten minute walk or so takes you to the stunning Blue Flag beach, or you might prefer to take in the history of the imposing Harlech Castle. There are two further large attic bedrooms on the second floor, one with a double bed and one with twin single beds.

Please note that these rooms are in the eaves so have areas of low ceilings and exposed low beams and only available by private arrangement with the Owner

Note: The house is on a steep road connecting lower and upper Harlech.
Note: This property can be booked for 8 people at an additional cost of £200 for two extra bedrooms on the top floor. Please contact us to request that all rooms are required and the housekeeper/owner will be notified.
Note: One dog with the party is free, an additional (small) dog is £20 extra. Large dogs to discuss.
Note: This house has a good housekeeping bond of £100
NOTE: 04/05/2023, The Rayburn cooking element is undergoing maintenance there is a large air fryer, electric hot plate and a slow cooker to replace this cooking amenity

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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.

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Harlech, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1008734)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We found this a great weekend location for us for - we particularly enjoyed morning dog walks across the sand dunes to the beach.”

“A lovely home from home but with spectacular scenic views.”

“Bron Castell is a cosy home from home holiday base.”

“Most cottages I have stayed in I leave thinking 'that was nice' but would probably try somewhere different if I was in the area again.”

“Perhaps the best views from a property that we've ever stayed in.”

“Bron Castell is the perfect cottage to enjoy a wonderful location, amazing walks, a beautiful beach and a charming village.”

“A lovely, comfortable place in a beautiful location.”

“We were delighted with the cottage and it's great position near the castle and high street.”

“We had a fantastic few days at Bron Castell.”

“The dishwasher didn't work properly - the front doesn't go all the way down, and the dishes didn't wash properly (blocked rotating arm possibly, and dishwasher out of salt).”

“Bron Castell is a beautiful house in a superb location.”

“This was an excellent house for our family of 8.”

“Lovely cottage with fantastic views.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

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About the location

HARLECH