Glan Y Don | Abersoch | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Paul
July 2026

“We had a loverly family beach holiday stay at Glan Y Don the property is in a fabulous location and the weather was fab all week we parked up and didn't use the car all week.”

we were a family of 5, 3 generations and there was plenty of room for us all downstairs its very homely in the bedrooms. everything we needed we had.l spoke via WhatsApp to the owner to clarify a few points and she was very helpful the only negative points were the sofas could do with replacing as there are big dips and not a lot of support also the kitchen chairs could do with glueing together again as quiet wobbly but saying this l would still return

we were a family of 5, 3 generations and there was plenty of room for us all downstairs its very homely in the bedrooms. everything we needed we had.l spoke via WhatsApp to the owner to clarify a few points and she was very helpful the only negative points were the sofas could do with replacing as there are big dips and not a lot of support also the kitchen chairs could do with glueing together again as quiet wobbly but saying this l would still return

- Paul, July 2026
Pamela July 2026

“Pretty spacious cottage overlooking the sea with parking .”

Perfect spot for walking, beach and shops or just relaxing in the private garden . Very helpful owners .

- Pamela, July 2026
Elaine May 2026

“Fantastic location.”

Could not have been more perfect. Very basic accommodation but provides everything needed. The handrail on the stairs needs looking at as dangerous - you catch/trap your fingers every time. Decor is very bland and cheap. The dining chairs are quite loose and not at all sturdy. Additional steps on the upper floor so wasn’t ideal for my aging parents. However the location was so great I would certainly consider booking again.

- Elaine, May 2026
Leslie October 2025

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at Glan Y Don.”

We owned our own property in Abersoch for over 40 years and have not had the opportunity to stay at Glan Y Don previously, having now stayed there we will definitely be returning with our family in the future.

- Leslie, October 2025
Jilly October 2025

“A lovely, cosy, warm cottage with large sitting room, sea views, parking, near plenty of shops and restaurants and pubs and other beaches - what more could you want!”

We were so pleased to arrive safely as travelling during Storm Amy! We will definitely visit again!

- Jilly, October 2025
Paula September 2025

“Holiday cottage was as described.”

Lovely cottage with 3 beds rooms and could sleep 6 very comfortably. Beds, that were slept in, were all very comfortable. Cottage was lovely and clean with everything you could want. Sea was literally across the road with a beautiful view. All amenities were literally round the corner passed one house but you couldn't hear any noise from the high street when in the cottage. Great base for a holiday in Wales as you can get to everywhere from Abersoch. Would definitely go again

- Paula, September 2025
Phillip September 2025

“The location was fabulous.”

The house is situated close to the harbour and a short walk from all the shops and restaurants. The facilities in the house were adequate and the wood fire was a real bonus. We enjoyed are stay in Glan y Don.

- Phillip, September 2025
Clare June 2025

“Wonderful property in a stunning location.”

Extremely spacious and spotless clean. Would definately recommend and stay there again.

- Clare, June 2025
Ian September 2024

“A memorable week for all the right reasons.”

Thank you Everything thought of, even a knife sharpener - so many cottages have the bluntest of knives as no one ever sharpens or has the means to sharpen but a cottage that includes a knife sharpener (and a good one at that) indicates that even the smallest details are cared for.

- Ian, September 2024
Nicola September 2024

“We had a wonderful week at Glan y Don.”

It was very clean and comfortable. The cottage is in a great position, handy for beaches and town.

- Nicola, September 2024
David August 2024

“We stayed at Glan y Don as a party of 6: 2 grandparents, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.”

The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of equipment (apart, strangely, from a pair of scissors!) The position of the (private) garden is a little awkward. The information on the property makes it clear that the garden is across the street from the cottage. We had children with us aged 8 and 5 and so we knew in advance that, to be safe, we would have to escort the children across whenever we used the garden. There are steps from the garden down to the river estuary at a point where there are some rather slippery rocks. We preferred to walk along the road a little way to use the public walkway to a sandy beach beyond the mouth of the river. (The main sandy beach is a 15 minute walk away down a road opposite to the Spar.) As the information says, there is only space in the drive for one car. We had two cars for our party and so we parked one of the cars in the car park spaces on the road. At this point the time limit is 3 hours during the 9 am to 6 pm period. Thus if you park the 'spare' car on the road all day and are unlucky you will get a parking ticket. Overall, a comfortable cottage, convenient for the restaurants and shops in the centre of the village.

- David, August 2024
Kathy August 2024

“We have stayed in this cottage twice now and we love everything about it.”

The location, parking and the rooms are a perfect size with lots of storage. The beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you would need. The oven did break but a quick msg to the owner and the repair man came the next day and fixed it. The only downside is only 1 shower as the main bathroom just has a bath. But this wouldn't stop us rebooking again with 6 people staying.

- Kathy, August 2024
Anna May 2024

“We absolutely loved it.”

Spacious with everything you need. Spacious bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and cosy living room. Garden across the road is heaven on a sunny evening and feels like a secret garden! Perfect week!!!

- Anna, May 2024
Lilian May 2024

“After a lovely holiday staying in the cottage we were sad to leave.”

The cottage had everything we needed and was close to all amenities we will definitely be returning in the future

- Lilian, May 2024
Karen May 2024

“Wonderful location and property with lovely views from upstairs bedroom and garden.”

Some issues though inside. The lounge seating was uncomfortable due to wear even lined with the numerous cushions and blankets. The king size bed had been made up by stuffing a king size quilt in a double quilt cover, we had to use remove it and use the cover as a sheet under it! The fan in the oven is periodically very noisy and one of the kitchen chair backs is very loose (a problem if 6 staying but beware). Parking is tight especially for larger cars, we didn’t move ours once parked. I couldn’t get warm water from the shower unless water was at a trickle- could have been down to me but no instructions to check. However, lovely large cottage which was clean and we would return in future if seating was updated.

- Karen, May 2024
Stephen September 2023

“Cottage in a lovely location, very close to the beach and external facilities.”

It was a shame that towels were not included - was not obvious on the listing, was just mentioned on an email. Also a shame to have no additional “home comforts” in the cottage - for example, no tea and coffee (but empty display jars) and no salt and pepper (but empty grinders in the cupboard). Some of the appliances were also a bit antiquated - toaster wouldn’t toast bread/muffins, just dried them out, and oven/grill a bit temperamental. Overall, the place is in a perfect location for a break and it suited our needs for a base for The Roc Wales. Could do with an overall spruce up and modernising, and a few additional amenities wouldn’t go amiss.

- Stephen, September 2023
Peter August 2023

“A lovely property in a super location.”

The family loved it despite the less than perfect weather.

- Peter, August 2023
Lewis March 2023

“Enviable coastal location with fine views .”

Nicely managed by the owners . Within the town with plentiful eateries and restaurants, the property has one allocated parking space. Small lawned picnic area across the road from the house , right above the cliff overlooking the sands of the bay. Perfect for a family break . I would recommend to friends and family.

- Lewis, March 2023
James September 2022

“This is a lovely cottage in an idyllic location, with sea views from a number of rooms, with the beach and best shops in Abersoch within a 5-minute stroll.”

The cottage itself is well arranged, with good-sized rooms and pleasant, simple furnishings. We especially appreciated the well-appointed kitchen with plenty of cooking implements, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery, and very comfy beds. The Welsh cakes and biscuits which greeted our arrival were also a lovely touch. All in all, a first class experience... we hope to be back next year!

- James, September 2022
Kathy July 2022

“We had an amazing time, the cottage is lovely with plenty of room for 6 people.”

It is in a fantastic place right in the middle of Abersoch, with breath taking views! And the WiFi connection is great.....we needed it having teenagers with us. The only down side was the noise from the house renovation behind the cottage early morning we weren't prewarned.

- Kathy, July 2022
Gillian September 2021

“From the outside the cottage looks well maintained and inviting.”

The location is fantastic with wonderful views. Inside the cottage needs updating the place needs cleaning the kettle did not come to boiling point for drinks the shower was blocked and did not drain after use ,so this made it very hard for 6 adults to get ready in the morning for a wedding we were attending. Luckily the weather was fabulous so that we didn't have to spend anymore time than was necessary inside.

- Gillian, September 2021
Simon June 2021

“Wonderful cottage in a fabulous location.”

- Simon, June 2021
Sarah June 2021

“Excellent location”

- Sarah, June 2021
Ruth May 2021

“Fabulous property in a prime location.”

Warm, comfortable, very well equipped and with spacious rooms. Extremely convenient for Abersoch facilities yet was silent at night. Excellent views from the upstairs windows across the harbour. Thank you Ffion for another wonderful family holiday on the Llyn.

- Ruth, May 2021
Kathie May 2021

“The side of the cottage had a beautiful sun trap space where a rather old, large green picnic table & chairs were sited ( brilliant to use with the excellent BBQ ) but unfortunately on arrival one leg of the table was wonky!”

so unusuable & the whole set needs replacing . The front garden space across the road was a really pleasant area with beautiful views of the coast.

- Kathie, May 2021
Sarah October 2020

“Fantastic location, very well equipped cottage”

- Sarah, October 2020
Caroline August 2020

“This is a super property but what really sets it apart is the quality of service from the owners.”

Cleanliness in a COVID world was 100%. An unavoidable problem with the TV was sorted out and a new TV arrived within 24 hours despite me saying that it wasn't a problem. A really fabulous base.

- Caroline, August 2020
Christina September 2019

“We stayed at this property 5years ago so knew what to expect.”

We were slightly disappointed the soft furnishings/sofas/chairs and mattresses hadn’t been updated though. The cottage feels dark and sometimes damp, but the heating is efficient. It was a shame there wasn’t Wi-Fi as that would of help when researching the internet for walk routes etc.

- Christina, September 2019
Joanne March 2019

“The pictures of the garden leading to the beach were a little misleading - it didn’t make it clear that the garden was over the road -and the few small steps shown on the picture we’re steps within the garden and the actual steps down to the beach were steep and overgrown.”

The bit of beach they led to also wasn’t really the beach as it was rocky and cut off from ge beach by the tide. I suspect this is different at different times of year - but such a feature is made of the way that the beach is on the garden that I think that this should also be made clear. The house itself was nice. The kitchen was well equipped. It would have been nice to have a guest info book - don’t think I have eve stayed anywhere without one before!

- Joanne, March 2019
Elizabeth August 2018

“We loved staying in Glan Y Don.”

The beach is really near and very safe for children.The shops are just a stroll away.

- Elizabeth, August 2018
Samantha August 2018

“Could have done with an hairdryer.”

WiFi would have been a help other than that everything was fantastic.

- Samantha, August 2018
David June 2018

“A wonderful few days in this gorgeous traditional holiday cottage, perfectly situated a minutes walk from the shops and cafes of Abersoch, with far reaching views of the bay from the front bedrooms.”

The only improvements I could suggest would be the addition of Wifi, although I imagine some people would not mind getting away from that for a change, and also a good heavy trim of the hedges in the garden, to reveal the lovely view obscured behind them.

- David, June 2018
Jo October 2017

“Very accurate details of holiday cottage.”

Excellent communication from booking to arriving at the cottage. Have used Sykes before and would always recommend using them for great choice, trouble free booking in quality accommodation.

- Jo, October 2017
Michael May 2017

“Spacious cottage in fantastic setting in Abersoch.”

Only comment from other guests was that wifi would have been the icing on the cake, even if at a premium.

- Michael, May 2017
Kelvin September 2016

“Enjoyed the cottage, only criticism was that both toilets seats were loose.”

Would consider booking again though.

- Kelvin, September 2016
Lynette July 2016

“Cottage in an ideal situation for our needs.”

Within five minutes walk of the beach and yacht club along a public footpath. Great views from the front bedroom windows. Cottage very well equipped. Very spacious living rooms. Shops and restaurants literally just around the corner.

- Lynette, July 2016
Jenny May 2015

“The location of the property was fantastic and the standard was excellent.”

We were very comfortable in the cottage.

- Jenny, May 2015
Cathy October 2014

“A lovely cottage, had a great time.”

Thank you.

- Cathy, October 2014

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 2 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
TV with FreeSat, WIFI, DVD, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Fuel for woodburner to be purchased locally
Bed linen inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and stairgate
Shared off road parking for 1 car in next door driveway, roadside parking opposite on first come, first served basis
Enclosed front patio and lawned area with furniture and BBQ accessed across the road
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk
Beach opposite.

The property

Glan Y Don is a superb semi-detached cottage situated in the village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales.

This cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of one king-size double and two twins, as well as a bathroom and a shower room.

The cottage also has a kitchen, dining room and a sitting room with a woodburner.

Outside there is shared off road parking for one car in the driveway next door, an enclosed front patio and a lawned area with furniture and barbecue, which is accessed across the road.

Glan Y Don is a lovely retreat for a family who wish to explore all that this part of Wales has to offer.

Glan Y Don Cottages

A pair of delightful semi-detached cottages situated in the heart of the popular village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula. Boasting beach and harbour views, these Abersoch cottages offer comfortable accommodation and retain much of their original character and charm, making them a great base for couples or small families looking for a relaxing break by the sea. Outside these cottages in Abersoch there is shared off road parking for one car, plus Glan Y Don Bach has a front patio, as well as a rear terraced garden, from where you can sip a glass of wine whilst the sun sets over the bay, and Glan Y Don, the larger of the two properties has an enclosed front patio and a lawned area which is situated across the road. All of the village amenities, the harbour and beach are on the doorstep, plus Abersoch is a popular sailing venue with regattas held throughout the summer months. Just six miles away is the market town of Pwllheli, which offers shops, pubs, restaurants, a marina and two beaches, and also within easy reach is the town of Criccieth with its castle and beach. Further afield is the Snowdonia National Park and the wonderful island of Anglesey. With sandy beaches, cliff-top walks and hidden coves in abundance, these superb Abersoch cottages are perfect for a relaxing break at any time of year.

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About the location

ABERSOCH

Pwllheli 6 miles.

The attractive harbour village of Abersoch is situated on the Llyn Peninsula in a region of Wales renowned for its outstanding scenery and varied walking. The village, situated between two glorious bays, is one of the most popular sailing venues in North Wales and important sailing regattas are held there throughout the summer months. Numerous shops cater for the tourist as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are also opportunities for golfers as there is a course just outside the village and horse riding facilities are also available nearby. Watersports enthusiasts are also well catered for, particularly windsurfing, water skiing and dinghy sailing, not to mention renowned surfing at Port Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth). The long, sandy Abersoch Main Beach is probably the most popular beach in the area. There is a wonderful selection of beaches in the surrounding area of the Llyn Peninsula, including the beautiful and often quiet Porth Ceriad, with it's high cliffs, and sandy Porth Oer ("Whistling Sands"). Most of the coastline is owned by the National Trust and there are many remote bays, sandy beaches and cliffs, as well as wildlife havens like Bardsey Island to explore.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a loverly family beach holiday stay at Glan Y Don the property is in a fabulous location and the weather was fab all week we parked up and didn't use the car all week.”

“Pretty spacious cottage overlooking the sea with parking .”

“Fantastic location.”

“We throughly enjoyed our stay at Glan Y Don.”

“A lovely, cosy, warm cottage with large sitting room, sea views, parking, near plenty of shops and restaurants and pubs and other beaches - what more could you want!”

“Holiday cottage was as described.”

“The location was fabulous.”

“Wonderful property in a stunning location.”

“A memorable week for all the right reasons.”

“We had a wonderful week at Glan y Don.”

“We stayed at Glan y Don as a party of 6: 2 grandparents, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.”

“We have stayed in this cottage twice now and we love everything about it.”

“We absolutely loved it.”

“After a lovely holiday staying in the cottage we were sad to leave.”

“Wonderful location and property with lovely views from upstairs bedroom and garden.”

“Cottage in a lovely location, very close to the beach and external facilities.”

“A lovely property in a super location.”

“Enviable coastal location with fine views .”

“This is a lovely cottage in an idyllic location, with sea views from a number of rooms, with the beach and best shops in Abersoch within a 5-minute stroll.”

“We had an amazing time, the cottage is lovely with plenty of room for 6 people.”

“From the outside the cottage looks well maintained and inviting.”

“Wonderful cottage in a fabulous location.”

“Excellent location”

“Fabulous property in a prime location.”

“The side of the cottage had a beautiful sun trap space where a rather old, large green picnic table & chairs were sited ( brilliant to use with the excellent BBQ ) but unfortunately on arrival one leg of the table was wonky!”

“Fantastic location, very well equipped cottage”

“This is a super property but what really sets it apart is the quality of service from the owners.”

“We stayed at this property 5years ago so knew what to expect.”

“The pictures of the garden leading to the beach were a little misleading - it didn’t make it clear that the garden was over the road -and the few small steps shown on the picture we’re steps within the garden and the actual steps down to the beach were steep and overgrown.”

“We loved staying in Glan Y Don.”

“Could have done with an hairdryer.”

“A wonderful few days in this gorgeous traditional holiday cottage, perfectly situated a minutes walk from the shops and cafes of Abersoch, with far reaching views of the bay from the front bedrooms.”

“Very accurate details of holiday cottage.”

“Spacious cottage in fantastic setting in Abersoch.”

“Enjoyed the cottage, only criticism was that both toilets seats were loose.”

“Cottage in an ideal situation for our needs.”

“The location of the property was fantastic and the standard was excellent.”