Meadow View

A lovely location, with a charming, although cold and muddy, garden and a spacious house.

Unfortunately, our stay there was not enjoyable. It started with the lack of Wi-Fi and the TV in the living room, which barely worked and, even when it turned on, nothing functioned properly. The bathrooms, towels, and bedding were clean, but the dishes in the cupboards were dirty, and the dishwasher did not clean properly either. The owner provides a barbecue and expects guests to leave it cleaned, yet there were absolutely no cleaning supplies available, not even a brush to clean the grill. However, the biggest issue was the neighbours and an older lady who kept threatening us with fines for being in the garden at night. We were a group of friends with children. Around 9 pm the children went to sleep, and we stayed outside in the garden talking, laughing, and using the jacuzzi. There was no music and no alcohol involved, just normal conversation and laughter, and we were trying to stay relatively quiet because the children were sleeping inside. Despite this, the neighbours seemed very offended by our presence. The next morning, the lady from the neighbouring house threatened us with financial penalties, told us we should apologise to the neighbours, and treated us as if we were somehow inferior, which she made very clear. She also strongly emphasised that the barbecue had to be cleaned perfectly because otherwise the owner would be angry. This situation completely ruined our stay. To make matters worse, the jacuzzi only worked for half of the stay. Later it was switched off completely, it did not heat up and the bubbles could not be turned on. Also, when we arrived, the jacuzzi seemed clean, but there was sand at the bottom. Although the place has potential and is visually charming, I would not recommend it. It is simply not worth the stress and unpleasant treatment.

Hi, we had some minor issues, the heating came on in the night, this lead to us finding out one of the bedroom window didn’t close correctly.

The TV remote didn’t work properly, we couldn’t change the volume. The Wi-Fi didn’t work, we could connect but NOT to the web. It seemed like it had run out of data.

Lovely holiday accommodation.

Clean, tidy and well presented. Reclining sofa made it comfortable in the evening with the log fire on. Retractable gates on the stairs perfect for stopping dogs running up the stairs. Close to shops and beach. Cleaner/ caretaker very helpful. I would definitely go again

Positives first: this house is in a fantastic location and in principle should have everything you need to have a great vacation.

It’s quiet, got great views from the bedrooms, fantastic hot tub and real fire. The welcome gift (Prosecco and Milk) and basics tea, coffee starter packs, salt, pepper were really great. Shops and beach down the road, incredible access to the island and really great pubs nearby. The owner and the cleaner were a phone call away ready to address any issues. Good off road parking too and fantastic to have firewood to get your stay started. What really let this down for us was the level of cleanliness, property maintenance and basic essentials. The surface clean was not the issue so the kitchen surface and bathrooms felt and looked clean. It was the deep clean that was the biggest issue (I have photos I can supply). The skirting boards are filthy particularly at the junctions of the living room and kitchen and the doors to outside and up the stairs. The sofa bed in lounge has a massive grungy stain on it and bedspread in master bedroom had marks on it. The outside garden is in desperate need of a clean because the steps to hot tub, hot tub cover and patio are all covered in moss which can be jet washed. The inside of the main door and hall too is very grubby which of course is your first impression. The carpet up the stairs also needs a really good clean as it too is looking ingrained with grey accumulated dirt. Overall, It really needs a good deep clean (beyond what the cleaners get to turn it around) and re decoration. This made us feel quite icky. We’ve had this before with a Sykes cottage and there’s no point complaining because a cleaner couldn’t sort this out without invading your holiday time. In terms of maintenance the fridge door handle is broken the handrail on the stairs is hanging off, the patio doors going into the garden don’t close properly and have seen better days and the hot tub cover is in a shocking state. The message says the previous guests broke it. Given the state it is in I find this hard to believe. It’s well overdue being replaced (which the owner says he has on order). That said the hot tub itself is great though could do with more chemicals. In terms of basics on arrival apart from one roasting tin there were no serving dishes or plates or additional cooking dishes so we had to go and buy some. Given we were staying and paying a premium for Xmas I’m not sure how we were expected to cook and serve Xmas dinner. That said the lovely cleaner delivered some to us the next day (thank you). The other minor considerations were the duvets in the main and twin bedroom were really thin so was very cold and we had to look for more. We found one single and used that. The living room configuration doesn’t work. 3 large settees plus the dining table means you’re lined up against the wall. It’s not cozy and the state of the living room floor tiles plus hearth and carpet which has seen better days really needs replacing so it wasn’t comfortable to be in. The other houses have a much better layout. The final thing which probably in itself is minor but contributes to overall impression is the door mats are just spare frayed edged pieces of carpet that contribute to an overall shabbiness. I give this feedback because I genuinely believe the owner and cleaner want you to enjoy staying there and it has great potential to be a 5 star place but only if these things get the proper care and attention they need. These things are long overdue and will make a huge difference to your future guests. I also hold Sykes partially responsible because it has a duty to its customers to inspect its properties not just for awarding their star ratings but maintaining it.

Lovely house with good size living room and kitchen.

Three bed with three bathrooms perfect for the six of us. Enclosed, dog proof garden. Kitchen could be better equipped, maybe serving dishes and definitely oven gloves. Location was ideal with plenty of places to eat.

This place would be fantastic if the general maintenance was up to date but there's quite a bit of attention to detail needed .

. I'm not sure if the owners taken their eye off the ball because of the time of year but I felt we didn't see this place in it's best light ..that said it's a great base to explore Anglesey and very close to Benllech beach and the house itself has some good facilities and some nice decor .

We had a fabulous time, the property is lovely, modern and was clean and fresh.

We never worried about the dogs as all the downstairs flooring is brush able. If there is one thing I noticed and I’m not being picky and it would never stop me recommending it to all my friends and family is that in the shower cubicles there is nowhere to put your soap or shampoo but everything else is perfect. Thank you for having us.

Holiday cottage is in a good location.

Close to beach and shops. The WiFi and broadband is very poor, you will have difficulty in using it for internet services. It made it difficult to search for and plan for attractions and restaurants to book while on holiday. Also noticed that the cleaning is not as thorough as it should be as there was dust behind the tv sets and some of the bath and sinks weren’t cleaned properly.

Brilliant location, near to everything

Great location, quiet yet short walk to amenities.

Village has everything you require. Garden ideal for dogs. House is lovely, owner has really tried to provide you with home comforts. Beware though, because of the build, if you are tall there are numerous points upstairs where you may bump your head! The bedrooms are quite tight, not much room to move around hence only able to fit a double bed which being used to a kingsize bed we found a bit of a problem. The provision of 3 showers however is brilliant and a tv in every room, including the kitchen is luxery.

The best thing about the property is the location it’s in an easy walkable distance to the beach , pubs and shops .

The property itself is in need of a bit of a refresh in some areas . Some simple things would help such as having a shower caddy to put your shampoo etc in rather than being on the cubicle floor and put a shoe rack in the hall . Biggest issue for us was the hot tub not being usable due it being set at 40c we were told it was stuck on that temperature and to fix it run some cold water in from the outside shower which didn’t work that well as the water never ran fully cold . Parking isn’t great as we had two cars with allotted spaces but it was quite tight as the two other property's both had a van and car each. We got there early and the owner was great about letting us access the property before 4pm . I think if some of the above points were addressed it could be even better as I said before the location is perfect .

We enjoyed our stay at meadow view.

The house was lovely, comfortable and warm, the hot tub was amazing, loved the log burner too. Could have done with a thicker duvet on the bed as I feel the cold at night , nice comfy bed though. Thank you for a lovely stay.

superb location, most things great, lovely accommodation, everything we needed except for stair gate didn't fit, would have been handy to keep dogs from wondering upstairs

On arrival the property appeared clean and comfortable.

The location was great. On site parking very handy. The hot tub was fab. Would book again. There were a few things that need mentioning around safety - the kitchen tap needed some attention. We lit the fire one evening - it smelt very unpleasant - needs checking. Overall the property needs some TLC / maintenance.

Great house in a great location.

Main reason we booked was due to it having an electric charger however this did not work and when we read the guest book this was flagged as an issue back in June. On Arrival we checked the back garden to ensure it was secure for our dog to find it full of dog poo from the last guests. Cupboards in the kitchen had not been cleaned nor had living room table which was very dusty and a few other areas in the property. The house Is definitely in need of some TLC as the handrail on the stairs was loose as well as the kitchen tab. Overall great location just the cleanliness that let it down

The property is beautiful , and good proximity to shops bars & beach.

The property was very clean and had great facilities. The house does need some TLC , the beds were like camp beds, the tiles in the bathroom with the bath were loose and wobbly . The door strip looks like it’s been eaten between the kitchen and entrance. The roof over the hot tub drips when raining. Not enough outside seating covers if there were a family staying. Other than the above it’s a great place to stay.

Very enjoyable stay, the staff we met when we arrived were very informative, friendly and welcoming.

Although we found that the plumbing would need looking at in the master en-suite (a trickle only coming out of the bath) and hot water in the toilet flush and cold water tap. We made full use of the hot tub which was very relaxing. Apart from a couple of niggly bits the house was very well equipped, well looked after. The place was clean, tidy and peaceful. And also very close to the beach. Very happy to recommend to friends and family

The house was a need of a little TLC.

We did have an amazing stay though and the house was very clean. The tiles in the en suite bathroom were loose and require refitting/grout required on many.. the toilet flush refill appears to be attached to the hot water. But the bathroom had everyone needed, nice bath! In the lounge on two occasions I nearly tripped on the fire up-stand, maybe place a planter on there? In the garden it was nice to have flags and grass. There is one flag I felt was a little dangerous the one between the shower and the hot tub it is loose and the pergola frame leg is standing on this one. Also where the grass ends and the flags start to the steps that is a trip hazard. The knifes in the block were not great other than the bread knife and could do with replacing. Would be nice to have a king bed, but I appreciate the rooms a quite restrictive so you may not be able to fit one in. It felt like a home, and the hot tub was amazing. Would definitely book again

The location of Meadow View is great, very close to the beach and to explore the rest of Anglesey.

The house is on a plot with 2 other identical properties. We weren't disturbed but I chose to close the kitchen blind and lounge curtain for privacy. When booking I was drawn by the photos and reviews. Having staying in ample holiday cottage this one did not meet my expectation, due to the finish of the workmanship in the property, kitchen tap not fitted property, missing grout in both upstairs bathroom floor tiles and broken toilet holder as example. I would advise some attention to detail, the furniture ia dated, the garden needs attention and the grass should have been cut, hand wash to be provided in the bathrooms, 2 toilet roll per bathroom would have been acceptable, some personalised touches in the home for example, Benllech photos, a photo of Anglesey. There was nothing to indicate you were in Wales or just to make the house more homely. If these things don't bother you there's nothing necessarily wrong with this property. It was clean and comfortable, great location and ideal for 6 people sharing the cost.

We stayed in this beautiful, modern house for two nights with our two sons and our dog.

On arrival the house was immaculate and had everything we needed for a great stay. We made good use of the log burner and hot tub. Location is good, five minute walk to local pubs, restaurants and a further 5 minute walk to the beach. We had a great stay and would recommend to others

The house was lovely, spacious and in an ideal location.

It was very well equipped and even provided the use of dressing gowns for the hot tub. All bedding and towels were included. The beach was within walking distance and there were plenty of eating places close by so ideal for a weekend break or even longer.

Meadow View cottage is a beautiful and well equipped property, full of all the conveniences needed for a home from home.

We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it. Just a short walk to local amenities and the beautiful beach.

Brilliant location, fantastic property, didn’t want for anything as it was all provided for.

Would definitely book again & recommend to others

The location was really good and the beds were very comfortable The curtains and blinds in the main bedroom need replacing, the curtains & blinds were too short so let the light in.

Could do with locks on the bathroom doors and a shower mat for inside the shower as my mother in law slipped in the shower. I would visit again but just for a weekend as we stayed for the week

We really enjoyed our week at Meadow View.

The property was beautifully clean and well equipped. However the sloping ceiling in the en-suite was a bit challenging when standing at the sink - mind your head! A couple of minor points, it would benefit with somewhere for us ladies to sit and do hair & makeup in the main bedroom as currently have to stand up and a normal hairdryer would be much easier to use than the one provided. Benllech beach was great for the dog and lots of lovely beaches in the vicinity. Can recommend the Talent House for Chinese, the Golden Fry for amazing fish & chips and Pebbles for a lovely meal out. I would certainly recommend and would love to return.

The place is actually even better than it’s photos !

What a beautiful welcome we got - spotless and lovely and warm We wanted for nothing a real home from home Close to the beach and a great little Tesco should you forget anything Thank you for having us - the hot tub is calling us back already :)

Such a beautiful cottage and well maintained.

So clean and comfortable and spacious. I only wished we could have stayed longer. The only problem was lack of Wi-Fi but it is expected out in the sticks. Would recommend to anyone.

Lovely home in a lovely relaxing location.

Patio doors in bedroom and front lounge are a little bit dodgy need looking at. A breakfast hamper for the morning after arrival would make this holiday home a 10 as arriving after 5pm for check in and then rushing around to get food after a 3 hour journey was a faff. Beds are really comfy! Overall has a brilliant stay

Excellent weeks stay and lucky with weather again - only thing missing is some pyrex cookware for cooking in oven

Meadow View Cottage is a wonderful, spacious, clean and modern cottage with all amenities and requirements especially the garden recliners and chairs, and hot tub, which was a wonderful way to end the day after spending time on the numerous beaches around Anglesey, especially Benllech which is just down the road -the views in the area are spectacular and there is alot to do in the vicinity.

The owner and housekeeper were extremely friendly and helpful, and I would easily recommend it to others!

We have dogs with us so it limited where we could stay but overall it exceeded our expectations all through the stay.

Absolutely nothing wrong with this accommodation, very comfortable, modern and we felt like we were at home. Adrian came round and made sure we didn’t have any wet sun loungers which was thoughtful he couldn’t have done enough for us. Also we appreciated the added touches of alcohol and soft drinks already there. House keeping could do with putting all plates and cutlery etc in the dishwasher before we arrived as a ‘few’ plates were covered in a bit of food- not to worry as we could use the dishwasher and wash them again but more of a faff. Also very close to many facilities beach, convenient shops and restaurants. However it was very difficult to find a booking in a few of these restaurant to eat in locally, most of them were only open Wednesday- Saturday. Fish and chip shop down the road was excellent must I add and a life saver on a few occasions if we didn’t fancy cooking. ☺️

The bedrooms in this property are compact.

The owners have clearly run out of budget and bought cheap second hand bits of furniture to put in them. The bedroom with the ensuite bathroom had a pullout computer desk to store clothes, which was covered in dust I might add. So there is no hanging space for clothes in this room. There is also no wardrobe/hanging space for clothes in the bedroom that overlooks the bathroom. They seem to have concluded putting two clothes rails in a cupboard on the landing is an acceptable solution. It isn’t in my book. I would strongly suggest getting rid of the dressing table (which had a miss-matching chair which is too low for it) from the bedroom facing the garden and putting in a wardrobe. I would also suggest getting rid of the computer desk in the other room and putting a wardrobe in there. I realise it would have to be half-height as the angle of the roof prevents full height, but it would be better than what’s there! The under-sink storage unit drawer in the ensuite has a drawer that opens about 10cm because the towel rail blocks it. The bath has no bath plug, so what’s the point?! The child gate for the stairs is broken, we had to use a lump of timber we found outside the back door to wedge it up. They have put a fence in which stops you being able to walk from the hot tub to the back door in order to access the downstairs shower room (utter stupidity). The shower tray fascia was hanging off in this bathroom. The kitchen was largely ok, except the ice-making unit in the freezer was broken and pushed the door open, so had to be taken out. The lounge/dining room was ok, I can confirm they have put a 6 seater dining table and chairs in which were not pictured in the listing at the time of our booking. The hot tub was good, heated on arrival so good to go day 1. There is a table and 6 chairs in the garden. Also 2 sun loungers and 4 seats which had cushions in a storage box. When the sun was out it covered most of the garden except the hot tub. They could do with putting a mat to wipe your feet outside the patio door, you end up bringing in a lot of grass if it has been recently mown - which based on our experience was the case. There are two three seater leather sofas, good, comfortable. Plus another sofa, looks like a click-clack one, not sure. But plenty of seating for 6 without being on top of one another. Ultimately if the above doesn’t bother you too much then go, but they just need to finesse the stupid mess ups in the place. Location is great walk down the hill to the little Tesco, takeaways then on to the beach which is glorious. This is one of three identical properties tucked on to this plot of land. We managed to squeeze three cars beside this property where the other two only have space out front for cars so 1 maybe 2 at most, otherwise you’d have to park on the street, which wasn’t overall busy in June.

A few things need to be attended too.

Need to clear up the waste building material not a good llook for 1st impressions. Wood for log burner had ben painted and full of nails. Some windows you could close, some locks didn't work 2 door handles missing. Could only use 1 out of 3 showers at the same time. If someone used a tap or flushed the toilet no water was available elsewhere in the house. Fridge ice and cold water dispenser didn't work. Main bedroom needs curtains, no mirrors in bathrooms, no wardrobes in 2 out of 3 bedrooms. Parking, nobody knows where their 2 car parking spaces are? Overall great location, great local pubs/restaurant's, great beaches. Sort out water pressure, tidy up outside, mark out designated parking places are top of our list to make it 5 star.

Lovely location, and well furnished.

However, there is a distinct lack of blinds in the kitchen, basic crockery (plates and bowls), pans, a cafetière or coffee maker would be useful. A starter pack for the wood burner with kindling and fire staters would have been appreciated. Somewhere to store dirty/sandy shoes would also be useful. We did not find it particularly practical accessing the hot tub from the lounge, use of the back door straight to and from the shower room would be better.

Lovely stay, very near to all local amenities.

Had an issue with the hot tub and the house keeper was super helpful, again with the heating and she was very accommodating and a great help. Even set up another house just in case it didn’t come back on so we weren’t cold over night! She was lovely and did fix the heating and helped to get the tub going again. Apart from two little hiccups it was a great stay, the dogs loved the back garden and log burner but not as much as how close the house was to the beach!

We really enjoyed our weeks stay at Meadow View.

As with some of the previous comments, there are a few missing bits like mirrors, storage space in some of the bedrooms. The location of the proposed fantastic for local shops and places to eat as well as enjoying blustery walks on the beach. The Christmas decor was a lovely touch too. There are a few areas in the house that feel would help: The bedrooms doors don’t shut without a good push which then bangs too. No small glasses in the kitchen as well as no jug/mixing bowl. A folder with information regarding the property and local information (restaurants, shops, places to visit)

A lovely cottage which was well presented.

We loved the hot tub and the log burner for cold evenings! Quiet location but close to the town of Benllech with everything you'd need and a gorgeous beach. Just a small thing, a hoover and mop would have been useful to keep it clean during our stay.

Great support from owner of the cottages when needed.

Beautiful house with fantastic facilities.

Comfortable beds and very spacious with a lovely garden. The location is perfect and very close to the village centre. You can see the sea from upstairs bedrooms. Just needs some mirrors hanging upstairs and a dressing table. Would definitely recommend.

Great location and property.

The layout is nice and spacious. Also met the owner who was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. Would highly recommend