Stabal Bach

Lovely holiday cottage.

Had everything we were looking for and more. We had a wonderful week at Stabal Bach. Criccieth is a great little town and Stabal Bach is nicely situated on the outskirts.

We really enjoyed our stay at Stabal Bach.

The property was well laid out and everything was of good quality and very tasteful. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was fabulous. Everywhere was very clean and the Bathroom and kitchen were spotless. The only thing missing was a visitors book. We would have been happy to leave recommendations for places and restaurants we visited in the area, for others to read. Also somewhere to leave a note for the owner, to say how thrilled we were with everything. Stabal Bach is situated very close to criccieth which has a thriving main st, castle and beach. Close enough to drive to the Llyn peninsula. We had a fabulous holiday, good accommodation, good restaurants and the weather was kind too.

Stabal Bach didn’t disappoint, even better than the photos!

Comfortable, clean, stylish decor, well furnished and equipped. The balcony is a lovely sun trap with distant sea view. Peaceful setting with lots of birds, just the odd tractor or two and great walks from the door out to coast and inland to beautiful river walk. Picturesque drives to explore the area. The property is easy to find but would add that the main driveway to the hotel is beginning to deteriorate.

The accommodation was warm and welcoming.

Spotless and very clean. I would add a visitors book and list of local services, such as restaurants, takeaway outlets and local shops.

The property was fantastic.

Tasteful decor, spacious, well furnished and very well equipped. The beds were super comfy and provided a great night’s sleep after exploring this part of Wales. A nice quiet location with lovely views but just a 15-20 min walk into town where there were a few really good places to eat - Dylan’s, Poachers and the Y Maes street food hall - were our favourites. Stabal Bach was a last minute booking which far exceeded our expectations and we wouldn’t hesitate to go back for a return visit.

Stabal Bach was warm, comfortable and stylish - well positioned.

As we arrived after dark clearer signposting after turning into the hotel entrance would have been helpful.

Spacious, well presented & well equipped property, within easy walking distance of the town.

The owner took time to meet with us to check that we had settled in. We would certainly look to return.

Beautifully clean ,comfy and well presented home from home .

Just 10-15 minute walk in to Criccieth and within very easy access to the rest of the Llyn peninsula . We would definitely return without a doubt

The property was in excellent condition and ideal for two people.

Quiet location with a lovely sunny balcony. It was nice that the owner came and introduced herself. Only minor point I would suggest a long mirror in double bedroom.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Stabal Bach clean and tidy Would definitely recommend it to family and friends Many thanks for a lovely stay.

Very good property,just right for a couple/small family,parking easy,town within walking distance,really enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage, very clean and really well presented.

Everything you need and well positioned for getting around. Very much a home from home. Balcony is a lovely feature and sun trap.

Really lovely cottage.

Great location. Very peaceful. Really nicely furnished. The only slight negative was that the rooms downstairs are slightly damp - this wasn't such an issue to us as the weather was very warm but might feel cold in the winter.

Stabal Bach was perfect.

The kitchen was well equiped. The surroundings are lovely, quiet and we could see the sea. Yes it is on a working a farm and there is the odd tractor passing but there is no road noise. The beds were comfy and everything was spotlessly clean. The only addition would be a full length mirror. We really enjoyed our stay.

The property was lovely, light and airy.

Quiet. High quality finish, unfussy and a pleasant ambience. It had everything for any length of stay. And a good hot step-into cubicle shower. The veranda was attractive and a good size. It was well situated for walking from the property or to explore by train, the station also a short walk away. Restaurants and cafés close by. I did find that the stairs were a bit steep especially if carrying something down and would have liked a bannister on the other side as well as had to think about which hand to carry things in. Perhaps a footstool would be nice to have for when sat in chair reading/relaxing. But, hey, that's really being picky. The owner was friendly.

We had a peaceful stay for a week in this lovely cottage on working farm about 3/4 mile to centre of Criccieth.

Weather was kind so able to enjoy outdoor balcony area. There were some planted flower pots in the outside area. Lovely walks from doorstep (and beyond), easy to get around by car, also bus stop at bottom of drive and train from Criccieth station. Well equipped spacious cottage, everything you needed for a self catering stay. Decent knives, frying pan and plenty of hooks for coats etc. Sofa and bed comfy, great shower. Owner kindly took in two surprise birthday deliveries for us while we were there. Milk and Welsh cakes left for our arrival. Can recommend Poachers restaurant and Prince of Wales for food, good Chinese and Indian takeaways, lovely baker and butcher. The only areas we can think of for improvement (and these are personal preferences) are larger bath sheets rather than bath towels and we thought there was room for a king size bed rather than a double in the main bedroom. Overall though a lovely stay and would definitely stay again in the future.

Well designed stable conversion with all modern appliances and comfortable sofa and beds.

Great location reasonably close to the village. We really enjoyed our short break and would love to come again.

We had a lovely stay in a tasteful, cosy unique home.

Cute balcony with sea view for mornig cuppa, beautiful cattle grazing in neaby field, friendly owners. This was a great base for visiting nearby beach and surrounding areas. Love this area, really enjoyed this weekend wished we could have stayed longer!

A spotlessly clean and well maintained property in a peaceful location.

Ideally situated to walk into Criccieth. Our preference is to use public transport as much as possible whilst on holiday and this was easily achieved as the train station was a 15 minutes walk and bus stop on the main road at the bottom of the drive.We were blessed with glorious weather enabling us to eat al fresco on the decking with lovely surroundings

We enjoyed stay at Stabal Bach very much.

Excellent location with walking distanceto town, sea and just minutes away from other towns, beautiful cottage with everything inside one would need for a stay. It was perfect for family of three. Very friendly neighbours too. We will definitely come back.

Very nice little house.

Quiet even if it is a working farm. Very clean. Perhaps some instructions for sorting the bins. Making the environment nicer at the back with plants or hedge (?) We did enjoy the position of the house to visit around.

Cottage is decorated and equipped to a high specification which makes it very comfortable and a delightful place to stay.

It’s the first place we’ve stayed where there was no ‘on the ground’ contact number and we were directed to call Sykes if we needed to know anything although the owner did knock on the door towards the end of the stay to check everything was ok. The verandah / sun deck is well appointed with a view to the sea provided there is the weather to sit out otherwise the only view is across to a neighbouring property. The area outside the bedrooms which are on the ground floor is a bit grim. It could do with enclosing with trellis and growing some plants up the trellis as well as some pots to brighten the area up. Currently it’s bleak; a decrepit farm building and slate. It’s a sharp contrast given the thought and effort that’s gone into making the interior so delightful. It’s a peaceful place - though good to note it is on a working farm so tractors, quad bikes etc go past the property and the sheep are particularly audible at night! We went in February and Criccieth seemed largely closed though Port Madog has more to offer year round.

We absolutely loved our stay at Stabal Bach: the cottage was clean, well furnished and full of charm.

I wish the weather was better to fully enjoy the balcony, but we had a great time nonetheless. My only slight complaint was the double bed, a bit too soft for our liking, but it’s a matter of personal preference, and we slept just fine…the room was extremely quiet and dark, no noise whatsoever. I hope we’ll be back in the future!!

We’ve stayed in over 20 Menai cottages and Stabal Bach was the warmest and most comfortable one.

We felt really at home there. The owner called and asked if everything was okay and did we need anything. That’s the first time this has happened and it was great that the owner cared enough about our comfort. The only thing that bothered us was the step into the property and the step out onto the balcony. I’m very mobile and still found it difficult to manoeuvre up and down. These steps need to made safer as soon as possible please.

Only one criticism.

If you are elderly beware the staircase .It is very steep.

We had a great week at Stabal Bach.

Lovely peaceful location, well equipped and warm with comfortable beds and great shower (so important!) and suitable for 4 adults. Good base for visiting the peninsula and Eryri national park. Short walk into town - great roast dinner at the Prince of Wales. We were lucky with the weather - for October- so could explore the fantastic beaches nearby. Would definitely recommend and hope to come back.

Comfortable and has all the necessities required for a holiday.

Though on a working farm was quiet and peaceful. The walk to Criccieth was ~10-15mins. There are a couple of friendly pubs and restaurants. Particularly enjoyed the tapas at Bwyty 51. Dylan’s on the beach was very good, though a little pricey. A great base to explore the area, after the walks on the beach, along the coast and the castle.

On arrival,we were pleasantly surprised at Stabal Bach accommodation.

Job well done, peaceful, spotless and home from home.If you are looking for a base in this area this is the one for you.TRY IT you won't be disappointed Lovely people

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location.

Clean, bright and well equipped. A very happy stay, thanks.

Great, very comfortable property, ideally located for both the Llyn Peninsula to the west and Snowdonia to the east.

Only 10 minute walk from Criccieth.

The property was very clean and comfortable, also quiet and relaxing.

It was well maintained and equipped, with a nice outdoor area. It is a very good base for exploring the surrounding area and only a short walk into Criccieth. The property was lovely, we had an excellent stay and would gladly return.

Clean, comfortable and quiet.

It is convenient for travelling down the peninsula or into the mountains or to Angelsey. We enjoyed our week at the cottage.

Great location lovely property we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here

A really lovely clean & comfortable house in a quiet but convenient spot with friendly neighbours!

Great to be able to speak in Welsh and for information to be provided in Welsh too, much appreciated. We loved the sheltered sunny balcony and fabulous shower especially! The only things that could make it even better would be a couple of hand towels, for kitchen & bathroom, a full length mirror and an extra lamp in the living room. Diolch am wyliau hyfryd!

We've just had a week at Stabal Bach, and it was excellent, one of the best cottages we've stayed in,very clean and comfortable with everything we needed for our week.

The cottage is in a quiet location, close to the owner's farm with plenty of parking, the owner spoke to us a couple of times to check everything was OK, very nice and friendly but not intrusive. The location means the cottage is well placed for visiting a number of the attractions in north Wales. We visited the Welsh Highland Railway, Caernarfon, Portmeirion, Penrhyn Castle, Plas Newydd and Llanberis National Slate Mining Museum, which are all within an easy drive. Criccieth is only about 1.5 miles away with a few pubs and take-aways and Porthmadog is about a 15 minute drive away. We also visited Pwllheli one evening where there are also lots of pubs, restaurants etc if you prefer to eat out. This is a cottage which I'd have no hesitation to recommend and would definitely book again if we're visiting this area.

Lovely accommodation, fully modern with a lovely sunny balcony.

Stabal Bach is beautiful accommodation which suited our needs perfectly.

It was very comfortable and well furnished. We really enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful and well equipped upside down holiday cottage.

The balcony makes the most of its view out towards the Bay and was a peaceful spot to relax to watch the sun come up, go down or at any other time of day. Close to Criccieth for some local shops and not far from either Porthmadog or Pwellhi for a supermarket. Lots to see and do within a short drive, so a good location for exploring the area. We had a lovely relaxing week at this little cottage.

Just brilliant.

Very well appointed, everything we needed and all of a high standard. The cottage was warm and cosy, very important in December! The welcome package was the best we've ever had in any holiday package. We only had 3 days here but we'll be back as there is so much more to see.

A lovely property .

Beautifully furnished had everything in it that you could possibly want. Spotlessly clean . Would definitely recommend. Would stay here again if in Criccieth. Lynne Holliday.

Fantastic holiday all round.

Stabal Bach is a lovely place to stay couldn't fault it for cleanliness and everything you need for a comfortable holiday. Loved the balcony. Easy walk into Cricceth. One thing a chest of drawers in twin room would make it perfect, an observation NOT a complaint. We'll be back.

Absolutely spotless quiet well furnished owner popped round to check everything ok would definitely recommend and return

A lovely welcome from the owner awaited us at Stabal Bach, the cottage was absolutely spotless, and everything has been thought of.

Very comfortable stay, we had a lovely week in Criccieth and the surrounding areas and would happily return.

Our stay at Stabal Bach was excellent.

Lovely location, peaceful setting. Spotlessly clean and well equipped The only thing missing was a towel rail in the bathroom. Good power in the shower. So good to park right outside and not have to worry about finding a parking space. Having a balcony off the kitchen was great for breakfast or sunny evenings if you are lucky enough to get sun in Wales.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this fab cottage.

A beautiful location. The cottage was just perfect and had everything we could possibly need. We hope to return !