Gwyndy Bach

Property excellent.

Very comfortable and in an excellent position. Communication with Sykes dire.

Comfortable accommodation and very well situated in the village.

Future visitors should be aware that they will need to bring hand towels as well as bath towels as only 1 provided in the downstairs loo. Take a hairdryer if you need one too and take all cooking ingredients as nothing provided. There was a pint of milk, a packet of biscuits and a few teabags and sugar in a cupboard on our arrival.

The house was perfect for our family of 4 adults/ two kids.

I can not fault anything! Thanks for a lovely stay .

What a beautiful house, everything you need (apart from a useable garden), warm, clean, spacious, neat shops, restaurants and mountains!

Fantastic. Sykes/menai are not good at comms in advance but the owner was brilliant.

Lovely property in heart of village.

We appreciated the milk and biscuits on arrival. It is a shame the front garden cannot be used in the sunshine, however we loved our stay,

Absolutely lovely house, comfy, spacious, well-equipped, handy for local shop, cafes, restaurants, walks.

Nowhere to sit outside would be the only downside. Sykes/Menai comms are poor which was frustrating before the holiday but the owner was brilliant when I rang her directly.

Perfect house, perfect location

Best holiday cottage I've ever stayed in( and I've stayed in a few ) Spacious, spotlessly clean and a fantastic location, can't wait to go back.

Garden and surrounding property really needs some attention.

Weeds and shrubs very overgrown. Garden unusable which is a shame. Also kitchen windows locked and key hidden- pretty sure this is a serious breach of health and safety! Other than these things, we really love the house and area.

We have just returned from a fabulous week staying in Gwendy Bach.

The house is in a perfect location with off street parking which can be rare in these small mountain villages. Previous suggestions of supplying milk, toilet roll, hand soap and a small amount of kitchen supplies have all be taken on board and provided. The property is comfortable and clean without feeling like you can't relax. We will definitely return

Lovely home, situated in a lovely Village, loved every second of our stay ☺️ thank you.

The property is very well located in Bedggelert which is a beautiful village.

House was clean and comfortable, it suited us as 5 friends. As mentioned by some others, there are no basic & essential items at all. No towels (really unusual) and no salt / pepper / oil / tea / coffee in the kitchen … literally nothing, cupboards were bare. It’s the difference between being ‘okay’ to being ‘really good’. A few little extras don’t cost much but delight customers, a welcome cake / bottle of wine for example. It also smelt pretty musty in places - so needs a good airing or maybe down to underuse? That aside, house is fine for a weekend - I probably wouldn’t return or recommend unless the above issues were addressed.

There was no toilet paper at the cottage when we got there.

After a 3 hour drive we all needed the toilet but before we could we had to go to the local shop to buy some toilet paper.

Very nice, spacious house, well equipped kitchen, good location in centre of pretty village.

The cottage was lovely, very clean and comfortable and the location was excellent.

Beddgelert is stunning. We was disappointed by the owners and their housekeeper (who was obviously in charge). As the check-in and out times are not great we asked for a later check-out for personal reasons, the owner said they would ask the housekeeper, the housekeeper granted us an extra 45 minutes (this was appreciated), we thanked the owner and asked would they let us know if the cottage was ready earlier, their response was 'I wouldn't know if it is ready earlier'. We know for a fact that the housekeeper was finished by 12:30 hours on the day of our arrival therefore they was quite happy to leave the cottage empty for 4 and a half hours before the check-in time of 5PM, anywhere else we have stayed have quite happily contacted us to let us know the property is ready. We could not find the dishwasher tablets and other supplies (1 bin bag, 3 toilet rolls between 6 people for 2 days) were extremely limited so I messaged the owner to ask where the tablets where and if we could possibly have more supplies, again they had to ask their housekeeper who replied with a list of what is supplied and a gentle reminder that this is self catering and not fully inclusive. We paid £250.00 per night, had to take your own towels and strip the beds, with very limited supplies, these things did not bother us so much however the lack of customer service would stop us from going there again. When we left the cottage at 09:45 it probably would have took the housekeeper approx. 2 to 3 hours to make the beds, hoover, mop and dust and wipe around which would have allowed the next visitors to be in there early afternoon, no doubt like us they would not have received a message from the owner to say they could check-in. The owner needs to take back some control from the housekeeper and add a bit more personal touches and flexibility to what is a gorgeous place to stay. I am in no doubt that this is probably not that important to the owners as the location etc probably means they are not short of bookings.

A lovely cottage and great location.

We had a good stay but the late check in (5pm) and early check out (9am) feel unnecessary now, especially as you’re asked to strip beds, put all washing up away, all a bit of a rush! A well stocked kitchen in terms of pots and pans but no basics like salt and pepper or oil so you need to bring everything. No matches for the fire or logs either. Bringing towels also seemed a bit excessive. A good house but a bit more love for the customer would make it a great house.

Really nice house with plenty of space, well presented with everything you need (even a tall fridge freezer), well supplied (except for a rubbish tin opener!

!). Great that is was a no pets place for me as an allergy sufferer. Plus there were no air fresheners which was a real boon for a asthmatic too. Loved the location, really easy to get into Beddgelert from and lovely area.

Everything was perfect and charming apart one thing : the difficulty to dry clothes without a dryer or a place outside to hang your clothes in the sun.

Not very convenient when you choose this location for all the hikes around and you wants to have your hiking clothes dry and clean.

I love this house.

Loads of room to.properly relax in. All the things you would need. Excellent communication from the owners and right on the doorstep for walks, amazing ice cream and the beauty of nature

Perfect location and the village was friendly and welcoming.

Lovely walks by the river and beautiful scenery too. Thank you.

We had a lovely time there, the house is in a perfect location in beddgelert, this is our third time staying there

Return visit to this lovely house.

Spent a bit more time in the cottage than anticipated due to the weather but it’s a great space to relax in *****

Lovely cottage.

Plenty of space and very comfortable. Everything worked well. Parking isn’t an issue - one behind, and had no difficulty parking opposite. Beddgelert has good places to eat within easy walking. Beautiful walks from the cottage or within a short drive. Couple of things you might need to take account of - two of the twin beds are fairly narrow, they do do bed linen, but you’ve got to ask. They will provide a towel in the downstairs loo, but you need to bring your own towels. Tee towels provided and detergent. If you want to use the dishwasher every day, you will need to bring some tablets. Only 4 there. These are minor though.

We had a wonderful stay at "Gwndy Bach" very spacious, spotlessly clean, comfortable, all amenities were great, the superb large kitchen was great with everything you need & excellent instructions for all appliances, only one little suggestion though, we brought some lovely Welsh butter which we wanted to keep out of the fridge but there was no butter dish & also no pizza baking tray other than that it was perfect.

The cottage/house is so perfectly located for walking straight out to the beautiful village, the village store & various shops, the car parking at the back is perfect too & lots of information about the village etc in the Welcome folder was great. We didn't use the log burner mainly because the weather was so mild & the central heating was more than sufficient, but we did notice that only one small log was there, there were no matches or kindling so we couldn't have used it without going out to buy these things, it didn't dampen our holiday though. The only other suggestions we have is maybe a little stool in the beautiful ensuite bathroom for those who are not blessed with being tall, as I couldn't reach to open the window & maybe a dressing table in the main bedroom or any bedroom as there was no where to sit & use straighteners, to do hair etc. We had a relaxing holiday & would thoroughly recommend "Gwndy Bach" to others & the village of Beddgelert is charming.

Great house and location.

Having to bring your own bedding and towels is unnecessary.

Great property and location for exploring Snowdonia.

Only downside was bed linen not was provided although there is no reason for that now.

Lovely stay at this cottage , central to the village and walking distance to all the shops and restaurants, Village is beautiful, not far from snowdon.

thankyou and hope to come back soon. Rich and Amanda

The property was beautiful, clean and well equipped.

All instructions were clear. Location was amazing. Communication with Sykes was poor which was a shame - we would love to book the cottage again but not through Sykes

We had a really lovely stay at Gwyndy Bach and found the property modern, clean & spacious which was perfect for us as we were having a large family gathering which included our adult children and the grandparents so the cottage needed to be suitable for all ages.

The downstairs was very roomy with a fabulous kitchen breakfast room which accommodated everyone perfectly and had amazing facilities for cooking and seating. The lounge was also large and comfortable with everything you needed. Upstairs the bedrooms also worked well for us with the large modern shower room being ideal for the elders and the room with en-suite also suiting out purposes. We did feel however that the bedrooms were a little lacking in shelves or chests of drawers which made it difficult to know where to put things other than on the floor. One drawback for us was the non-provision of bedding & towels as we had never come across this before in a holiday cottage such as this, maybe now Covid is not such an issue this will be something the owners could re-look at for the future. Our son lives in the village so we are regular visitors to Beddgelert. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely look to re-book this cottage in the future.

Lovely property - really enjoyed our stay.

Lots of space & bathroo.s are really handy. Struggled to dry our gear after swimming so would have loved the addition of a tumble dryer or hanging space/ventilation in the boiler rooms. Wasn't sure whether there were quilts & pillows supplied - description Wasn't clear so that could be more specific just to help with packing. Also think the description should explain that parking is £5 per 24 hours for additional cars, if travelling with a group this could be very expensive over a week. Would also love to be able to sit out at the front on a nice day. The late check in (5pm) & early check out (9am) are quite unusual so would also recommend that is changed - 2-3pm & 11am are quite normal. Generally though a really nice stay & base for lots of activity.

Very nice very good fixtures and fittings nice decor good location

This was our second visit to Gwyndy Bach.

A beautiful, spacious house in a stunning little village of Beddgelert. Our only criticism would be that the house needs a little TLC but we understand this is in the process of being done soon. We must say a huge thank you to Chris and Mandy (housekeepers) for being so kind to us on departure day due to our car breaking down. Their hospitality was second to none!

The cottage was very clean and had everything you needed , was ideally situated for exploring, would be nicer if the garden was clear so you could sit out the front , if your tall be careful of the light above the cooker , overall had a really good stay and would return.

Great stay.

Lovely, warm, well appointed house in great location.

Cottage was fab, cosy, warm and comfortable.

Great power shower. Would definitely book again.

What a great house it was very clean, thanks to the excellent house keeper.

The house was warm ,cozy, with every facility you needed. We had a lovely Christmas with the family, will definitely be returning.

The accommodation is comfy, spacious with well equipped kitchen , two bathrooms and stylish living room.

TV is nice and big too, with Netflix available. Fire place works well so does the heating and hot water. Can't complain about cleanliness inside. On the outside however the main window would need a regular wash so you can actually enjoy the view of the river. Altogether beautiful place and an attractive, well located lodge.

The cottage was simple but well appointed with essentials - we were travelling with four children planning to climb Snowdon and so the balance of space, comfort - and a reasonable kitchen for simple meal prep was great.

It was warm, clean and tidy and the WiFi was great. I’m sure when Covid measures are relaxed entirely it will be even better - travelling with towels, bed linen and kit for six fir a long weekend is rather off putting. And as we had a particularly wet day the provision of some board games and logs for the fire would when allowed be very welcome.

Fabulous location, very clean and comfortable accommodation , second visit to this wonderful home , will definitely return

Lovely house.

The cleaner should be congratulated on doing such a lovely job. Very happy with our stay. Will return!

A lovely place to stay.

Had everything we needed. Met the lovely lady who cleans the place who gave us advice on a lovely place to eat. Will definitely return.

Just returned from a wonderful stay at Gwynedd Bach - so much so, that we have rebooked for next year!

A very spacious, comfortable, immaculate property, in a superb central location for easy access to village amenities, cycle hire and mountain walks. No outside space, but we did not miss this as the surrounding area is so glorious. Only area for improvement - as mentioned in other reviews, the showerhead in the main bathroom needs to be very carefully positioned, otherwise it leaks a lot all over the bathroom floor.

A really super house in a perfect location.

The owner needs to do some outside maintenance.

On the only rainy day the gutters leaked all around the property, particularly over the key safe. The down pipes need attention and the drains need clearing. The garden at the front of the property needs maintenance, weeds removed all round and the shrubs at the front reducing in width, we know this acts as a screen from the road but it is all but touching the kitchen window. 6ft from original bush. Also the path could be cleared to make the front of the property more attractive. Finally if there is any recycling left by previous tenant, despite being 'more than we've had before' shouldn't this be removed. And the property could do with more china, mugs etc. As one set is in the dishwasher what do you drink your tea from?

Gwyndy Bach is a beautiful house in beautiful settings, but the house could do with some TLC.

One large radiator not working, family bathroom shower floods when in use for very long. Cooker not clean. Outside garden is very overgrown and untidy and not really useable. No hairdryer in a house that accommodates 6 people! Poor communication from housekeeper regarding bringing own bedding.

the house was very comfortable, great location in beddgelert, we had a great weekend, would go back there again.

The cottage was fantastic extremely comfortable, in a brilliant location, can't wait to visit again!

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We were asked to supply our own bedding by the owners of this cottage - duvet cover, bottom sheet, pillowcase and towel.

AS some of our group were travelling by public transport, this was quite inconvenient. There must be another way round this. The cottage has minimal crockery - only x6 of most items, which means you use the dishwasher more frequently than if you had a bigger stock to draw on.

The house is in the perfect place to get to everything in the village.

The house is everything you could wish for and it all looks brand new inside.The car has its own parking place behind the house and you are right next to a pub that serves food.

Absolutely amazing cottage, every available amenity.

Great location,beautiful scenery and fantastic walks. This cottage was the perfect place to return to after our family climb up to Snowdon Summit. Have no hesitation in recommending.

We had a wonderful stay in the cottage.

A great base to explore and enjoy the beautiful countryside. The cottage was clean and comfortable and very spacious! The bed was great and we had everything we needed. Definitely recommend a stay here!!

The cottage is in an excellent location in the village.

It has everything you need for a holiday. We stayed over Christmas 2019 and cooked a full Chris lunch with no problems. There were six adults and plenty of room for all. Hebog bistro is definitely worth a visit. Hope to be back soon in the summer

Very comfortable accommodation, spacious and well appointed.

Only slight downside being one twin room has narrow beds and duvets that were too small so slid off, resulting in the comfort rating being downgraded. Otherwise perfect and highly recommended.

This is such a gorgeous house, we're so glad we found it to getting ready before our wedding in Llyn Gwynant barns.

Truly special - we'll definitely be back. Thank you!

Brilliant cottage right in the center of Beddgelert.

Much larger property than expected with plenty of space for a family with 3 kids. Log burner was on most evenings due to the cold weather. Couldn't fault it.

Amazing kitchen/diner, spacious rooms, comfy bed and clean.

Awkward layout in lounge was fine for us two, may not have suited us if we had been six, TV area separate to fire area, and I personally prefer settees to individual chairs. Great location for walking from Beddgelert, no noise or problems rom pub next door, though this was out of season in October and few visitors about, had a lovely time.

Yes.

I have sent you an email. The house has a lack of mirrors! The en suite bathroom mirror is on the. Opposite Wall to the sink so if shaving one has to turn around to do it. No mirror in the middle bedroom ( we were 6 adults) so that would have been good. There's no hairdryer in the house which is unusual . The kitchen needs more dinner plates. There are only 6. Not one spare so have to wash up instead of using dishwasher. Beautiful house though. Very spacious. Comfortable beds.

We loved our time at gwyndy bach we stayed for a week ,excellent accommodation,very clean and cosy,loved the log burner and the kitchen is fabulous,wanted to take it home with us,Beddgelert is a gorgeous place,we did lots of walking,lovely rivers,would recommend to others,had a fab time thankyou.

High quality, comfortable, spotless

Clean, spacious and beautifully decorated.

Great location.

This is a spacious and clean cottage renovated to a high standard.

My only suggestion is that given the lack of outside space and the changeable weather, it would be really helpful to have a tumble dryer; even though we visited in summer it was difficult to get clothes dry.

Lovely cottage, massive kitchen, nice seating area.

Bedrooms clean and tidy.

excellent location very clean and cosy cottage

The house was well equipped but could of done with a television.

Great location for exploring Snowdonia and Beddgelert was a lovely picturesque village.

We loved our stay at Gwyndy Bach.

The kitchen-dining area was great to hang out in and we spent most of our time at the cottage there. The bedrooms were big, especially the master bedroom. Admittedly, we were only a family of 4 in a cottage for 6, but even with two additional people I am sure it would have felt the same. Beddgelert is a beautiful village in a great location and served as a fabulous base for the day trips we made. The village itself has a small shop where you can get the essentials and an ice cream parlour where we stopped by more than once. The cottage is very central, next to The Saracen's Head, but there was no noise issue at night when we stayed during the summer holidays. Beware that there is no O2 signal in the village, but the wifi at the cottage was all we needed to be able to plan our outings.