Abermaw Views | Barmouth | Plas Mynach | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

3.9★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Ben
August 2026

“Location is good, right near the beach and as described.”

Initial impressions are that the staircase up to this third story apartment is badly lit and hasn’t been cleaned or hoovered in probably a year. Keep your shoes on. The apartment seems to have little thought to actually staying there. Bulbs missing from lamps, bedside lamp on one side doesnt reach the plug socket, provided towels are tiny, the hoover either was full or on its last legs as it smells bad when used so you need to air out the apartment, the dining table is really heavy and ...

Initial impressions are that the staircase up to this third story apartment is badly lit and hasn’t been cleaned or hoovered in probably a year. Keep your shoes on. The apartment seems to have little thought to actually staying there. Bulbs missing from lamps, bedside lamp on one side doesnt reach the plug socket, provided towels are tiny, the hoover either was full or on its last legs as it smells bad when used so you need to air out the apartment, the dining table is really heavy and can’t be moved to access the other side without dislodging the glass top. There are old and dirty wall stains from water ingress, these look older than a seasons worth of wear. When using the shower, the sharp drain cover isn’t attached, and comes off while your showering, the drain doesnt let the water flow so your stood in the water with an exposed drain hole. Also the shower head pole is coming off the wall so you can’t adjust it properly. The booklet on arrival was not cleaned properly, it was old and felt dirty to use. The same as the laminated notes around the apartment asking you do do/not do certain things. The cleanliness really wasn’t acceptable, down the side of the bed, the frame was dirty, there was rubbish under the spare bed, the edges of the sofas had tissues down them, many of the flat surfaces and all mirrors in the apartment were dusty or had bits on them. Even the dining table wasn’t cleaned properly, was covered in smears. We understand that there will be issues in a holiday let, because it’s not easy to identify issues unless someone notifies the owner. But most of this was cleanliness. With a deep clean and some regular maintenance this place could be a whole lot better quite quickly. I had an issue that I wanted the owners help with during my stay but this didn’t happen. I was asked to look into it myself.

- Ben, August 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We wish you’d spoken to us about the issues you had whilst you were there as then they could have been addressed at the time. To start with the only issue you did raise to our attention and that was your last paragraph regarding the smell of smoking from either outside or a neighbouring apartment. You rang at 21:36 at night and left a message. You were called back as soon as possible that same evening. You wanted our housekeeper to investigate to find out where the smell was coming from and presumably to ask whoever it was to stop - we did try to explain that this is obviously not something within our control nor something we have any authority over. Hence you were told there was not really anything we could do. We cannot knock on neighbours’ doors especially at that time of night, nor even ask people to stop smoking in their own apartment or outside should we find who it is. It is unfortunate and we apologise if it disturbed your stay but it is very unclear what action you were expecting here, though we did gave you a courtesy call the next day to follow up. Regarding the rest, there is a cleaner who takes care of the stairwell. It is not daily though we can assure you it is way more than once a year and any cleanliness issues are taken care of when the cleaner is there. Even so, there is no need take your socks off in the common areas and we would recommend people keep their shoes and socks on until they are in the apartment. Regarding the lighting in the stairwell - we have checked on that and there is a timer switch on each floor which are all working. Not sure if you noticed these were on each floor but if you would have kindly raised the issue whilst there we would have explained and/or seen if there was another issue also that you noted. For the ‘bulbs missing from lamps’ if you had informed us at the time we would immediately have taken care of it. The ‘bedside lamp on one side doesn’t reach the plug’ has an extension lead to reach the socket - maybe you missed that but again, if you informed us at the time then we would have immediately let you know and addressed the issue. The towels are not tiny. We have a bath towel and a hand towel for each guest. If you wanted more then it is possible to ask. We have had no issue with the hoover smelling, so that is weird. The bag is changed when it is full or near full as per normal, though our cleaner checked the bag on the next changover. Despite it being only half full, we changed it specially. We apologise the table is heavy. We will look into what we can do there by maybe adjusting the gravity in the apartment. Regarding the ‘old and dirty wall stains…these look older than a seasons worth of wear’, they are not ‘older than a seasons worth of wear’. They actually appeared in July. Again, we could have explained if you raised this at the time and you could have verified with our neighbour as we informed them when they appeared (in July) to see if they had issues on their side. We are taking steps to fix this later this year. The drain cover is not attached by design and also as it needs to be removed in order to clean the pipes and drain - unfortunately guests wash a lot of sand down the shower despite the signage. Hopefully you managed not to be sucked down the drain hole. We will look at the shower head pole. That was not something we were aware of, so thank you for the feedback. The booklet and laminated signs etc are all cleaned on every changeover, but again, if you had raised the issues at the time then I am sure we could have arranged for a further clean whilst you were out of the apartment. Thank you once again though for your feedback. Property Owner
Catherine June 2026

“Spacious apartment with fabulous views from the living room and one of the bedrooms.”

Some very comfortable reclining chairs in the living room. Free on-street parking was good, too.

- Catherine, June 2026
Deborah June 2026

“A lovely, spacious property with great views.”

- Deborah, June 2026
Emily May 2026

“This is a good functional and unpretentious property in an excellent location.”

We found it to be particularly good value early season in May and we also managed to grab one of the free parking spaces on the road outside the property all week and would stay again. For some useful feedback for the owners we found the Wi-Fi to be unreliable and relied more on our mobile data so this would be worth looking at. As other reviews mention this is a top floor apartment accessed by stairs only.

- Emily, May 2026
Ivan September 2025

“The photos and description were quite accurate, however the stairwell leading up to the apartment is quite dingy with a broken light at the very top and cluttered on each landing which made us feel a little uneasy on our first night as it looked a little like homeless people may be living there.”

The interior is OK but there are a couple of areas that need maintenance and care such as plaster coming off the wall in the kitchen and a broken tile in the bathroom. The wardrobes are OK but tired and needing painting as the colour of the doors has rubbed off in places. All of the windows were pretty dirty on the outside but I understand this is a high apartment and may not be easy to clean. After our first couple of days we were more settled in and had a comfortable nights sleep. We also noted that it was very clean and that is important to us. 5 nights was enough for me and I would not want to stay any longer and we were glad that we came in the low season as we would not have wanted to pay any more as it was not worth it. This was a last minute booking and it was all about the location for us as we like to go walking and exploring so this was perfect for a base and the area is beautiful and we really love Wales. The views from the front are lovely as you can see the beach and the mountains on one side. We had a problem with the shower nearly overflowing when used but contacted the lady who looks after this and she sent someone round to have a look but it did not really sort the very slow draining issue. She explained that it was probably the old pipework that caused this. Overall it was OK but I would not want to go back to this place.

- Ivan, September 2025
Joyce and Mr Alan June 2025

“Yes”

- Joyce and Mr Alan, June 2025
Karen June 2025

“The accommodation is in a great location in Barmouth, making it very easy to get around, whether this is by car, train or bus.”

The amenities around you are great, lots of eating and drinking options. Great walking routes too. The view of the beach from the lounge window and one bedroom is wonderful, very calming with a cuppa in the morning, or a glass of wine in the evening. The accommodation has all that you need for a stay, regardless of the duration of your break. It is comfortable and clean. The apartment is at the very top of the property, so a fair few stairs to climb. It was ok for us, but might not be for others, so needs to be considered when booking. We met Cara, who looks after the property and she is approachable and friendly. Overall, a great find, we had a lovely week.

- Karen, June 2025
Anna February 2025

“Lovely cosy little flat amazing views clean tidy comfortable we had such a relaxing time”

- Anna, February 2025

Hi. Thank you very much for the amazing feedback It is greatly appreciated. Property Owner
Annette May 2024

“We found the communal entrance to the building and stairs to be a little 'tired' looking.”

The front garden and steps to the main building could do with a general tidy up to look more appealing. The apartment was spotlessly clean, and Tara, the owner's sister, was very helpful when we had a problem with the Internet. Some of the furniture could do with updating, however, the bed in the main bedroom was very comfortable, and the views to the sea were wonderful. The shower doors were a little unstable at times, and the table lamps were not working, but there were standard lamps to compensate for this. You need to be quite fit to climb all of the stairs. A very good location for all of the amenities. Nice to have a simple cooker to use. We have often had difficulties in other places we have stayed where the kitchen appliances have been too modern and complicated to use. Tara lives just a couple of doors down and was always available by phone if there were any issues.

- Annette, May 2024
Simon March 2024

“Absolutely disgusting, the smell coming from the fridge smelt as if something had died in there and left, there was food under the sofa in the living room and the table looked as if it had been melted on the top.”

The service we received from a member of staff was with our a doubt the worst customer service we have ever experienced, trying to make out that we were lying I mean why would we travel 2 and half hours to lie. This is by far the worst place I have even been in my life and would definitely not recommend it to anyone. Also I would not recommend Sykes cottage we lost all our money because they did nothing to investigate and believed the owner. Why would I leave at risk of loosing everything for no reason also I have followed up with emails just to be ignored. Save your money and buy a tent and sleep on the beach. Avoid at all cost.

- Simon, March 2024
Michael September 2023

“Dark messy hallways to apartment.”

Very dirty inside with rubbish left on the side. Hoover was left in the middle of the room. Notes complaining about leaking freezer compartment on kitchen side. Very disappointed and left. Complained to Skye cottages and were told previous customers also complained. Also recent reviews very bad and one said they cleaned the place on arrival as it was very dirty. We were then told by someone else that as we didn't take any photos were weren't getting a refund and they couldn't take our word. We won't be using Skye cottages again

- Michael, September 2023
David September 2023

“We loved the apartment which was light, airy and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.”

Commanded lovely views of the beach and estuary. Counted 52 steps up to the top floor, so not for those who can't do stairs! However, it could do with a thorough deep clean, had there been cleaning supplies, I would have done it myself as it bugged me the whole week. Windows especially were filthy inside and out, shame as this spoilt the view! Bathroom, shower full of black mould, nothing an old toothbrush, bleach and elbow grease wouldn't fix. Behind door full of dust, tiled shelf ditto. Skirting boards, ditto, especially below heater in front bedroom, visible from dining area. Fridge on its last legs, icebox so iced up, impossible to get anything in and dripping water all over food in fridge (health hazard). No black bags for rubbish provided, ditto washing up liquid, antibax Flash? etc. Vacuuming lax as bits and dust everywhere, seems new carpet has been laid but not cleaned up very well. We would return as we liked the apartment but please, give it the clean it deserves.

- David, September 2023

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are apologise for the cleaning issues and will take this up with our cleaners to ensure the property is properly maintained. The fridge is new - less than a year old, so apologies again if it did not meet your needs. It has been defrosted now and we will monitor to ensure it works as expected and does not have an issue that requires repair/replacement. We very much look forward to welcoming you back and hope that we live up to your expectations next time. Property Owner
Stephanie August 2023

“We did enjoy our stay but by that I mean when we was out.”

The beds were comfy... That's the only good thing I can say. we also left early due to the amount of dust everywhere. Fruit flies around living room and kitchen. We normally stay here every year but won't be coming back next year. Thick dust on stairs an boards. Hair an dust behind doors. Stains on floor where it hasn't been mopped. Orange grime on shower. Fridge stinks an freezer was full of ice but at same time defrosting over our actual food in fridge. I did send pictures in a separate email.

- Stephanie, August 2023
Robert July 2023

“Lovely apartment in fantastic location,difficult to criticise in any way, but little things like a tray and tea towel in the kitchen would have been appreciated,had a wonderful holiday despite the awful weather.”

Would recommend this to anyone

- Robert, July 2023
Rachel June 2023

“The kettle broke.”

It was dangerous. We sent a message to the company. No-one responded. Very poor.

- Rachel, June 2023
Amanda June 2023

“A lovely Victorian building on the promenade overlooking a golden sandy beach,the sea and the estuary.”

What more could you want?The apartment was split level which we love with the spacious rooms from that era.It was a mix of furnishings,pictures etc but it worked and was charming.We had everything we needed and were able to park outside with no problem.Not a negative for us as we don’t have mobility issues but for those that do the stairs may be a problem as the apartment is on the top floor.We just loved everything about our holiday.Thankyou

- Amanda, June 2023
Alex June 2023

“We stayed at the property for a seaside break, with our two children (11 and 13).”

The property is central and a few min walk from the train station, supermarket and less then a min walk from the beach. A car is useful to visit surrounding Wales but is no way needed to get to the property or get the most out of Barmouth itself. On arrival everything was clean and as described in the advertisement and was matching the photos provided. The rooms were if anything more spacious than we had imagined. I personally enjoyed the amount of art in every room. There is some steep steps inside the building to get to the apartment, as mentioned. But it really is worth the effort for the view of Barmouth beach. Our stay was quiet and relaxing. We used the cooking facilities and everything you could think of was provided. It's really difficult to think of any constructive criticism to provide, perhaps the vacuum could do with a replacement as the nozzle easily comes loose. We had a fantastic time and hope to come back again. We would happily recommend this property to our friends and family. Thank you for providing the base for our lovely holiday ❤️.

- Alex, June 2023
James May 2023

“Nice views beds could be better all in all not a bad stay at this property”

- James, May 2023
Janet July 2022

“We had aLovely comfortable and well-equipped apartment”

- Janet, July 2022

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments! It is much appreciated We strive to make sure all our guests have a great stay at Abermaw Views and are glad you did. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Property Owner
Emma May 2022

“What a wonderful apartment.”

Clean, tidy and very welcoming. Amazing views. Would definitely return for another holiday.

- Emma, May 2022

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return. Thank you once again. Property Owner
Jayne April 2022

“A pleasant location overlooking a beautiful view of the beach and sea.”

Premises were very well kept and very clean. We enjoyed greatly. Please be aware if you are elderly or infirm there are several flights of stairs.

- Jayne, April 2022
Christine December 2021

“We arrived with some frozen food but the freezer was all frozen up and we couldn't use it so you might want to defrost it for the next customer .”

Other wise we enjoyed our stay and really liked the decor

- Christine, December 2021
Peter September 2020

“Very poor and run down comunal areas.”

Stairs were difficult if you have any mobility issues. Needs new carpets and redecorating.Appartment was clean and tidy but wall paper needs replacing woodchip wall paper not good very old fashioned. All in all the views were amazing and we had a very comfortable stay. I do believe as you walk through the main door into the building is dirty and unwelcoming. ?

- Peter, September 2020

Thank you for the feedback. We are so glad you had a comfortable stay and enjoyed the amazing views from our top floor apartment. We are sorry the main hallway and stairs are currently in a worn state. The area is being recarpeted in mid October with redecoration following shortly afterwards. (This had been planned sooner) We are glad it didn't affect your stay in the apartment itself Hopefully you come back to Barmouth and enjoy the property again next year Regards. Dominick and Brett. Property Owner
Michelle July 2020

“We loved this apartment.”

It had an amazing location in the centre of town. The view from the window was wonderful. The apartment was well presented and spacious.

- Michelle, July 2020
Alison July 2020

“A great property, a convenient location for both the beach and the town.”

A clean, well presented apartment with everything you need in the kitchen. It had a very welcome feel when you arrive.

- Alison, July 2020
Paul December 2019

“Abermaw veiws is a credit to the owners, the apartment was spotless, the ...”

Abermaw veiws is a credit to the owners, the apartment was spotless, the facilities in the apartment are second to none and the view from the sitting room window is excellent, this would make an ideal base for anyone wishing to explore barmouth and the surrounding areas, a proper home from Home

- Paul, December 2019
Kelly October 2019

“Lovely holiday home with perfect views of the sea.”

Well equipped place and lovely touches with fleece blankets for the colder evenings, celebrations chocs left which was perfect for the kids and plenty of tea and coffee provided. Great place

- Kelly, October 2019

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Summary

Over the third and fourth floors
Two bedrooms: 1 x family room with single bed and one bedroom with room with set of bunks
Third-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining area
Sitting room
Electric heaters and night storage heaters
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi and a selection of games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking next to apartment
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.

The property

Abermaw Views is a charming and well-presented apartment, positioned on the top floor of a Victorian stone building on Marine Parade, it offers superb views of the beach as well as being within walking distance to Barmouths' attractions and shops.

Enter through the buildings grand entrance and up the shared stairway to the 2nd floor where you will find the entrance to the split level apartment.

Through the door and up a short flight of stairs you will find yourself in the heart of the apartment ready to explore your home from home.

On the lower level, to the mountain side of the apartment, you can find a charming galley kitchen, hosting everything you could need to enjoy your self-catered stay, including a dishwasher!

Through the kitchen is the shower room, with a large walk in shower, this provides an ideal spot to wash off those sandy toes after a day at the beach.

Heading to the upper level you’ll find two bedrooms, designed with your family in mind.

The Master bedroom has a 4’6” double plus a single bed.

The room looks out over the towns roof tops to the mountain behind.

The bedroom at the front of the property has bunk beds and spectacular sea views, no matter which room you choose to rest in, you can ensure that each of them provides a contemporary and comfortable interior for you to unwind in after a busy day of adventure.

The sitting room provides you with an ideal area to come together in the evenings to watch a film whilst curled up the comfy leather recliners or spend some time discussing the plan of action for the day ahead.

The room has incredible views over Barmouth beach and the Irish sea.

Leaving the sitting room, you can find a landing fit with a dining area for the whole party to gather, take a seat here whilst enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal or a board game, before retreating to the conveniently placed bedrooms just a few steps away.

In the morning you can enjoy the views overlooking the beach and the fresh air surrounding you, there’s no better way to start your day.

When everyone’s up and ready, take a walk into the bustling local area, providing you with a wide selection of amenities for all tastes to enjoy, Barmouth makes a fantastic place to spend your holidays.

Here you can find lots of independent shops, the Oriel art gallery, the museum of Tŷ Gwyn, and plenty of restaurants to indulge in when you don’t feel like cooking.

Be sure to stroll to the harbour, steeped in maritime history and offering magnificent scenery, it provides a lovely lunch spot, with the beach just a short distance away too where you soak in the sun as the little ones build sandcastles.

This property is also perfect for the avid outdoorsman, with the Snowdonia National Park on your doorstep, there’s no better place to walk, cycle, or experience wonderful wildlife in Wales.

Abermaw Views is a marvellous property, ideal for both the beach and the beautiful lands of the Snowdonia national park.

As this is a top-floor apartment, please bear in mind the stairs when booking.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

BARMOUTH

Harlech 10 miles; Dolgellau 10 miles.

One of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast, Barmouth is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park. This traditional seaside town boasts an enormous sandy Blue Flag beach, perfect for families. A variety of shops, pubs and restaurants combined with the mild climate, make this an ideal destination for a holiday, even out of season. A paradise for walkers, climbers and cyclists, Mount Cader Idris is nearby. An abundance of wildlife along the Mawddach Estuary, trout fishing in mountain lakes, Harlech Castle, St David’s golf course and Portmeirion Italianate Village are just a handful of the many superb attractions within easy reach of this lovely spot.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Location is good, right near the beach and as described.”

“Spacious apartment with fabulous views from the living room and one of the bedrooms.”

“A lovely, spacious property with great views.”

“This is a good functional and unpretentious property in an excellent location.”

“Yes”

“The accommodation is in a great location in Barmouth, making it very easy to get around, whether this is by car, train or bus.”

“Lovely cosy little flat amazing views clean tidy comfortable we had such a relaxing time”

“We found the communal entrance to the building and stairs to be a little 'tired' looking.”

“Absolutely disgusting, the smell coming from the fridge smelt as if something had died in there and left, there was food under the sofa in the living room and the table looked as if it had been melted on the top.”

“Dark messy hallways to apartment.”

“We loved the apartment which was light, airy and comfortable, kitchen was well equipped.”

“We did enjoy our stay but by that I mean when we was out.”

“Lovely apartment in fantastic location,difficult to criticise in any way, but little things like a tray and tea towel in the kitchen would have been appreciated,had a wonderful holiday despite the awful weather.”

“The kettle broke.”

“A lovely Victorian building on the promenade overlooking a golden sandy beach,the sea and the estuary.”

“We stayed at the property for a seaside break, with our two children (11 and 13).”

“Nice views beds could be better all in all not a bad stay at this property”

“We had aLovely comfortable and well-equipped apartment”

“What a wonderful apartment.”

“A pleasant location overlooking a beautiful view of the beach and sea.”

“We arrived with some frozen food but the freezer was all frozen up and we couldn't use it so you might want to defrost it for the next customer .”

“Very poor and run down comunal areas.”

“We loved this apartment.”

“A great property, a convenient location for both the beach and the town.”

“Abermaw veiws is a credit to the owners, the apartment was spotless, the ...”

“Lovely holiday home with perfect views of the sea.”

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About the location

BARMOUTH