Alltwen

Absolutely beautiful position and outlook.

Lovely big house with good facilities. A few things: would be even better if there were 2 door keys and we couldn’t get extractor over hob to work. Not vital! Loved it here and would book it again.

Fabulous stay Excellent accommodation very clean & well equipped with all you need.

Large terrace with bbq & dining leading to a sun deck with fantastic views of harbour & estuary. Location in a quiet village so peaceful . Perfect place for us we would love to go again. For future considerations Front double bed too low & not very comfortable Cinema room albeit comfy is dated & dull compared to the rest of the property . Not urgent or essential but would enhance the appeal of this lovely place.

Our second time staying at Alltwen.

Lovely, peaceful, relaxing holiday. Perfect for us and our old cocker spaniel. Loved sitting out on the decking and enjoying the view. Also, loved the original paintings upstairs. Didnt want to leave.

Our third stay at this wonderful property.

Our stay was as perfect as the previous two. Fabulous view and perfect location for us. Loving the refurbished bedroom, very comfortable room. Looking forward to our next stay

The property is lovely, and the decks were fabulous to sit on and watch the tides and amazing scenery.

However I feel that Sykes have been a bit economical with the truth regarding the suitability of this property for people with mobility problems. There is not enough room round the Murphy bed for elderly or infirm people, nowhere for clothes or bedside tables etc. The stairs are so steep that I had to go up on my hands and knees. Parking was tricky and as there were builders vans parked all day, we struggled with the steep hill from the carpark. I really think that from a "duty of care" point of view, you should really be making it more apparent that this is a superb property for the able-bodied, but not the elderly or disabled sadly. We did try to contact. Also you should warn when there are induction hobs. I have a pacemaker so am not allowed to be within 2 feet of the hob, when switched on. This caused problems for us.

Alltwen is a beautiful holiday property with everything you could need to have a great stay.

Comfy beds, warm well appointed rooms and the view ...well what can we say, just stunning! Would love to come back

The property is in a idealistic location.

Unfortunately the accommodation was extremely uncomfortable, from the sad settee in the lounge with its sunken seating and total lack of support - to the odd array of dining chairs in the kitchen, only one of which was comfortable. There was mould in the downstairs shower too. The stairs, which I know is not something you can address are very narrow and the steps are very small, not really suitable for infirm users. I would suggest you should be more transparent in your advertising. The heating broke down while we were away and the landlord did not call us, just sent a text message on how to fix it. Also we advised how uncomfortable the settee was and the landlord ignored our feedback on that completely.

A truly brilliant place to stay.

The location is unbeatable — a 10/10 — with incredible views from the balcony and through the big windows, and Borth-y-Gest is beautiful even in the middle of a wet, cold winter. The house itself is very well appointed, spotless, and genuinely comfortable to live in. The cosy TV/snug/games room was a huge hiit- the Wii was particularly appreciated. Our spaniel also loved it — you can step out of the back and be on the coastal path within a minute or two, which made walks wonderfully easy. We’re already talking about coming back — thank you for a fantastic stay.

As soon as we entered the property and walked through to the kitchen we were met with the fabulous view of the estury and mountains.

The house provided us with everything we needed for an extended family holiday. Everything was so good we have already booked to return in the autumn.

Our second stay at this wonderful property.

We stayed for 10 nights over Christmas. Everything was perfect, very comfortable and the location is spot on for us. No issues at all. We've booked to stay a few times in 2026. That says a lot. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We arrived in the midst of storm Claudia.

The bedroom terrace furniture cushions and cover were about to blow away,so we had to secure them. Couldn’t bring them inside because they were wet and there was nowhere to put them. There were a couple of leaks seeping through the ceiling from the dining room flat roof and in the corner of the ceiling above the bunk beds. However,we accept that it was EXTREME weather. We just want to draw attention to it. We are avid recyclers,and felt the instructions were inadequate. This is the first property that we have stayed at without a welcome pack. Had to request extra towels (not enough for 8 people). Some of the carpets were in need of cleaning,and we encountered dust and cobwebs in corners,on cupboards and walls. HOWEVER, none of the above detracts from the fact that we had a wonderful week. It is a lovely property, well equipped with everything required for cooking etc. The area is lovely with amazing views.

Cracking property with a vista to match.

House has everything you need. Highly recommended. Just one comment. Could clear instructions be placed in the information booklet around recycling and which bins to use

This is the house I want to live in.

It’s well situated, within walking distance to Porthmadog which has all the amenities you need and to the beach. The house is well equipped and the view from the deck is beautiful.

Had a really lovely week’s holiday.

Loved the harbour room, to sit and look at the beautiful view. Perfect for our old Cocker spaniel too, we genuinely did not want to leave. So lucky with the weather, and spent every day sitting out on the lovely decking area, just enjoying the view. Comfortable beds, nice to have a big bath sheet towel! Everything you could need was provided. Such a pretty and peaceful place , with places to explore. Would definitely stay again!

we have been visiting borth y gest for several years now and this was by far the best holiday.

the house was amazing, breath taking views from balcony, comfortable rooms and amazing kitchen, we have booked to come back ahain next year. THANKS

We had a wonderful week’s stay at Alltwen in Borth y Gest – a perfect base for a family getaway.

The house was really well-equipped with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable, and having three bathrooms was a real bonus for a group of seven. While the living room was a little cosy for all of us at once, it still felt warm and welcoming. What really made our stay special were the stunning views from the garden and balcony – a peaceful spot to enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. We loved exploring the local area too, with highlights including Criccieth, Pwllheli, and a delicious Sunday carvery at the Bryn Arms in Gellilydan. One of our favourite days was a lovely walk along the beach to the Ty Coch Inn, followed by lots of fun in the beautiful coves of Borth y Gest. A truly memorable family holiday – we’d love to return!

We had a lovely stay at Alltwen and we were really impressed by the cleanliness and facilities at the property and of course the spectacular views from the patios.

Excellent.

We had a absolutely fantastic stay in this wonderful house.

We love BYG and have stayed many times over the years. This was the most relaxing week there to date. The weather was amazing and we made very good use of outdoor terrace and decking with amazing views. Every meal was eaten outside and lots of wine consumed watching the world go by on the harbour. Overall the house is very comfortable, clean and has everything you could possibly need. The showers are fabulous. Everything worked fine, with detailed instructions available. We used the back gate to go on dog walks so we didn't have to worry about going though the house when we got back. Minutes away from the harbour and Pen y Banc beaches and coves. I couldn't have wanted anything more. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

We had a lovely time at this beautiful house with stunning views .

The only real issue we had was on leaving was that we were told we had until 11 to leave the house , the cleaners turned up at 10. We explained, they left and came back only half an hour later. We felt very rushed and as a consequence have left 3 items that we really need returning please .

Lovely house, everything we needed for a great holiday.

The accommodation is almost tardis like. Obviously a great deal of thought has been given in planning a home that meets the needs of most holiday makers. Will be back.

Fantastic property in a very quiet residential street with incredible views from the rear of the house.

Very well equipped kitchen and a large walk in shower room on ground floor with really good water pressure. Lounge area, although small, has a really comfortable sofa for relaxing after dinner Terrace and garden area would be amazing in summer but served as a safe enclosed space for our dog during the evening when he needed a loo break. Ability to charge our EV vehicle was a bonus without the faff of finding a public charger and parking although on street was super easy Walks direct from the property to both Portmadog and Criccieth along the coast path are easy accessed after about 2 minutes walk from the property and Watkins Path parking for Snowdon is an easy 20 minute car journey from property. We loved out time at Alltwen and this will be on our list of ideal properties when we return to Snowdonia next year

Property was well maintained and laid out.

It provided everything you would need right down to games, DVDs, ect. There was even an outhouse with badminton set, buckets and spades. kitchen was well equipped. I went with my sister and brother in law and my dog for my 70th birthday, my other sister and brother in law sadly couldn't make it due to health issues. We had a lovely weekend and bistro on the front was very welcoming and only a short walk away. Sorry but we missed the recycling as we were not told to put bins out. Thank you for a lovely stay

Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful cottage.

We had a good time the views from the decking were amazing the house was very well presented.It had everything you would need to have a great time on holiday just the weather was a bit iffy but it didn't stop us from enjoying your cottage .