Little House

A lovely place, spent 4 nights here and each one was idealic.

So surrounded by nature all heard was the sheep and birds. The place was tidy and clean even being over 400 years old A credit to the hosts thank you and maybe we will come back again and sample it in winter and stare at the stars

The good bits: Great location.

The little house has so much character, and the wood burner was wonderful especially when we had a storm and the power went out! Good WiFi, which was important as we had no mobile signal here. The kitchen was basic but had everything we needed for a few days. Room for improvement: There was quite a bit of serratia marcescens (pink mould/mildew) in the shower, as well as some black mould. We didn’t particularly enjoy having to clean as soon as we arrived. Most of the blinds are barely functional and require repair and maintenance. The plastic hook on a pole for the velux windows was broken, although it looked like some attempt had been made to superglue it I’m not sure it’s the sort of thing that can be repaired that way - a sturdy metal hook on a wooden pole would be better. Luckily I’m just about tall enough to reach the windows anyway. With a few minor fixes this would be an amazing stay. We’d also recommend having a few basic supplies in place e.g tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil; this is often done as courtesy in holiday lets and is low cost but makes a big impression (there was a bit of damp granulated coffee in a tin but it’s not useable). Notwithstanding a few niggles, we did very much enjoy our stay and would visit again.

First I have to stress it is not a property for elderly people especially in the Winter.

I had to cross a small field to retrieve logs from a pile in the shed on a wheelbarrow each day otherwise the house is very cold without the logburner. One heater in bedroom would not switch on.The beds were very good and clean, Kitchen facilities excellent.Too conclude we came to like it after 4 days.

There were a few niggles but the owner promised to sort.

The stairs are very steep and the gaps were bigger than the photo and not suitable for dogs. Great location as a base and views were fabulous

Lovely cottage with beautiful views.

Well equipped. And very cosy.

We stayed last minute in the little house just outside Harlech.

The property was in a rural area which we were happy about.( we were let down last minute and called sykes directly for help Sykes /sarah) actually found this for us And she was fantastic.) Unfortunately when we arrived there was no Internet connection or tv working As we like watching movies this was not an ideal situation. I called ivor the owner, and explained the situation. He said because it was 5pm probably no one would come out. Which they didn't till lunchtime 2 days later. Ivor basically said You must have had a broken tv before No ! We had not He offered us to go watch tv in the next door property as it was not booked out for the day after We arrived. My husband did not want to as we had all our things In the little house. So I watched coronation street on my own He stayed in our cottage Then I came back and went to bed. If we had not had such fab weather It would have been impossible to stay. The engineer admitted he had been called out for the same problem more than once. 2 days after We came and the last day of our holiday it was repaired. The cottage was basic And the dust and cobwebs under the bed were really bad. I just tried to not imagine who had made them. I don't think that it was the 3 spiders in the shower (that enjoyed their holiday too, I think). Best advice Sort the tv and the internet, and clean under the bed and then there won't be issues for future guests. I would not stay again for the above reasons But what Do I expect for the money we paid ( that was what the owner said anyway !

Nice little cottage

Really enjoyed our stay in little house.

It had everything we needed. We also rented big house next door. Little house made a great addition to the space offered by big house, making space for additional family members to joy in on our holiday.

In the reviews there was no mention of how bad those stairs were!

. You need to put carpet on them, that would be safer!. Need some instructions how the TV works, we could only watch one channel. That's the moaning out if the way, the location of the cottage is really good. It's been many years since we have been that way, really enjoyed the train journey from portmadog to Barmouth even though it was raining. Next day we found a beautiful beach, I got sunburnt, the dog loved it. But we decided to come back a day early, the weather and we could not cope with those stairs anymore. We did have a good time away and we will be back, but not at this cottage. I shall be doing more research, feel disappointed has we have been Sykes customers a long time.

Perfect size cottage in a great location.

For us within an hour or less drive to areas we wished to visit for coastal and mountainous walks. Appreciated having the full week rather than our planned weekend! Given useful information to find the property and getting the key on day one was easy. We had a lovely time away.

Nice cottage in nice position but that is all that was good ,everything was dirty and dusty not weeks but months worth ,Bathroom shower curtain filthy ,toilet seat loose and dirty ,shower shelf broken,Kitchen cooker rusty and dirty ,fridge grubby ,bag of flour in cupboard out of date and full of bugs ,tops dirty floor dirty ,dirty greasy cooking dishes left in cupboard ,shelf holding crockery mouldy ,3 mugs two had chips Living room floors dirty ,mouse droppings and muck under seating and chest ,Bedroom sheets had stains and bed had wood lice in,when we opened velux windows they had fly infestation and loads fell out on bed and floor ,mouse droppings under bed and cupboards in bedroom ,we came home early the place is neglected and it’s a shame because it could be a lovely ,we spent all our first day cleaning .

We loved the cottage.

It was cosy, welcoming, well equipped and very peaceful. The underfloor heating in the kitchen and bathroom was great, the bed comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The log burner was easy to light and warmed the whole house. We were also impressed with the outside lighting which came on automatically and made it easy to find the car in the dark. The location is fantastic with great views - very peaceful but well placed for outings. All in all, we had a great time.

We arrived late on a Friday afternoon, we had a look around the cottage and was disappointed with our first impressions.

The first thing noted was the condition of the cooker top was dirty looking. We set about cleaning the c00ker top as best we were able. We then decided to inspect the bedroom and was really upset, the bed appeared to look clean but when we pulled the throw back there was several woodlice in between the sheets! we removed the bed sheets and noted a stain on the sheets and pillow. The issues with the woodlice did not improved. There were other items noted, one of the chairs was broken, the toilet seat was not secure, to try and resolve the woodlice issue we moved the bed and noted that the floor area below the bed was disgusting. There was a travel trunk in the living room which we moved to retrieve a pack of playing cards and it was also noted that the area had not been need cleaned. WE WOULD APPRECIATE THE OPPERTUNITY TO DISCUSS THESE ISSUES WITH THE OWNERS PRIOR TO DECIDING TO PUBLISH OR NOT PUBLISH OUR REVIEW.

A great little cottage with character and history.

Beautifully views and everything you would possibly want to do within easy reach by car. There was a dedicated grass and shrub garden a few yards from the cottage which could be used by the little house occupants with great views. Including front and back gravelled small garden with a washing line. There was a nice little kitchen with underfloor heating and items needed for your stay. Owner was very friendly and we're the family and were happy to help in any way. Open fire which was lovely in the evening and a couple of heaters as secondary heating. The bed was comfortable and had a skylight and old fashioned furniture which went with the character of the building. There is a field to run your dog when sheep are not present. I would stay at the little house again as it was quiet and remote but lots of interesting places by car and just what me and my dog Bruno needed. Just to get away for a week. Thankyou

Loved it

This cottage is in a convenient location for sightseeing, however there are few dog friendly walks nearby, unless you want to go into sheep fields.

The cottage needs a good clean, especially under the bed and could do with upgrades on the sofa, chair, table and chairs and a larger TV with a full range of channels would be an improvement. The bathroom lacks a toilet roll holder and shower curtain needs replacing. The freezer needs defrosting and the fridge door needs adjustment as sometimes does not stay closed. The stairs should have some sort of tread grip/carpet to avoid slipping. The road access was tricky to enable safe exit, a mirror on opposite side would alleviate the problem.

Fantastic place a shame the bed was a bit small.

We loved everything about the little house, the cottage, the location, the size.

It was just perfect for us and our dogs. A great place with so many places to explore from the back door. Thankyou.

This is our second visit to the little house we also hired the big house for the family as we was celebrating my husbands 65th birthday once again lovely weather sure we will be back again The jenner family

Absolutely fabulous property.

Ideal size for someone travelling on her own, even my cat loved it. Gorgeous views, beautiful house well appointed and very clean. It was such a pleasure staying there and I must confess it was hard to leave. Very friendly owner who knows a lot about the history of the house and of the area. Ideally located for both Harlech and Porthmadog. Simply wonderful holiday and really hoping to be back soon. Thank you for having us.

Little House is a lovely cosy little cottage with a roaring log fire to welcome you!

It is small in size but big in character and as we live in a cottage ourselves, it is 'home from home' for us. This was our second visit and we still love it and will be back! The only problem we had was the hot water being very intermittent, but as we've already reported this I'm sure the landlord will have had it fixed by now. Also the shower head and hose are poorly positioned in the shower cubicle so it's a little difficult to get under the flow of water - it needs re-positioning further along the wall to the left of the electric shower unit. But this is 'nit picking' - it's a wonderful old cottage and suits country folk like us, but maybe if you're a city-slicker looking for glossy contemporary perfection, it may not be for you.

Great little cottage for a perfect get away Could do with photo of drive on main road cause it was a little tricky to find

Kitchen is extremely small, preparing any sort of meal is cramped.

fortunately we were a party that had next door as well, so we ate in there every night. The Little house is exactly what it is, Little, however I have no complaints it is what it is and would use again.

Oven on cooker needs a good clean.

Place looks tired could do with a face lift

Perfect house in an excellent location

I would say that this cottage was adequate and a good place to sleep but that was about it!

Starting with the positives, it was easy to find, directions were great and it is off a main road so no winding down roads for ages to get to it which is great after a long drive. The bed was also very comfortable! There was plenty of cups, plates etc. and having a fridge and facilities to make your own food was great (especially as there isn't any where within walking distance to eat). WiFi was good (and necessary as didn't have a phone signal at the house) Now onto the negatives... The whole house smelt of damp! It needs a really good airing. The people before us had clearly had the oil heaters on or the log burner but not aired the house properly as we could not shift the smell and it was embedded in the soft furnishings. The bathroom downstairs as well isn't the best. The shower has really low pressure and the angle is almost impossible to wash your hair and I am only 5ft 1 so you can imagine by husband struggled who is 6ft. We also found a bowl of rotting vegetables and salad in one of the kitchen draws which gave me reservations about how well the house was actually cleaned before we got there and promptly proceeded to anti-bac everything (with wipes i had brought myself). I also felt there was a lot of unnecessary "stuff" in the kitchen which with covid made me uneasy. Whilst it looked nice having a dresser with cups etc. and it was great to have plenty of cutlery etc. it really isn't necessary and I think they should strip things back to basics and then make sure they provide anti bac to wipe surfaces down etc. and it would make me feel more confident about the cleanliness of the house. The water also tasted funny which meant we went out to buy bottled water. I also think the TV could have been bigger and possible have DVD player or access to netflix. I also think the host could have been more organised with their welcome booklet offering advise on places to eat/drink/shop etc. I know you could argue that we could google it (which we did) but little things like that are what usually set the sykes cottages apart from staying in a hotel that you really feel well looked after! In summary if I had paid £60-£90 a night for this I would have been alright with the price but we paid £934.00 for 4 nights which frankly was a total rip off!

Cottage in need of some TLC , but enjoyed it so much booked and going back next year with our family , us in little house ,kids and grandkids in the big house for 65th birthday celebration.

We had a wonderful holiday, the cottage was lovely and the owner went above what I expected, there we’re flowers on the windowsill, milk in the fridge and a pack of Welsh cakes left for us.

We used the log burner and there was no problem getting more wood. We met the owner near the end of our stay and he was really happy to show us around and told us about the work that was done to keep the property as close to it’s original look. If you’re looking for a sweet traditional building to stay in ,this is the place to go, there is also a bigger house that sleeps seven, I would recommend this place 100%. Lovely holiday.

Absolutely loved this place!

Very warm welcome from the owner! Nothing was to much trouble for him, will definitely recommend this to friends for a great weekend break or holiday! 10/10 we will 0 be returning again

The little house is a lovely old cottage, perfect for a quiet break away to a beautiful part of Wales.

We really enjoyed our time there and will definitely return.

It was impossible to order takeaways online for the address, as non of them recognised the address.

The Little House is very comfortable and welcoming. Such a peaceful location, our 2 dogs loved their time there. The owner was very friendly and very helpful.

Little House big thumbs up.

Views magnificent helped by the fact we had four cloudless days & starry nights. Accommodation small but perfect for two adults & dog. ut when you wake up to the view whilst lying in bed. You can forgive that. Brilliant base for the area.

This property is in dire need of investment, maintenance and a deep clean.

Its a shame, as the location and views over the estuary are lovely, its quiet, and the bed was comfy. The list of issues encompassed a broken TV and DVD player (replaced after 5 days), damp and black mould on the living room wall, grubby furnishings (seats and sofa), broken fittings (external light not working), panel on base of shower broken off, sliding door to bathroom needs properly fixing, rusty garden seats and table, trim on kitchen drawer, broken and dingy crockery/cookware (broken corkscrew), stained tea towels, duvet needs a clean, the bathroom needs a heated towel rail, a drying rack needed for washing, cobwebs, and dirt and dust behind the TV. This list of issues blighted our stay here.

We had a fantastic stay at Little House!

The house was clean and lovely inside. It is located in a perfect spot so close to all of the sights we wanted to see. Only minor downside was that the bed was super soft and it took some getting used to. Other than that we had the best stay.

This cottage could have been perfect!

!! The positives were the cosiness due to the log burner, the comfortable bed and the beautiful views, garden and surroundings. However, this cottage needs some money spending on it to bring it up to standard. The scatter cushions on the sofa were ripped, the chairs in the bedroom were stained, too much shabby chic, damp showing on the walls, vacuum cleaner that needed emptying left in the lounge, too much mismatched crockery in fact too much mismatched everything. Cleanliness wasn't great either.

This cottage is a fantastic.

In our opinion only with a few minor tweaks we would have given top rated scores. However, we would have no hesitation in recommending this property or staying here again. Great location for travelling to various points of interest. Very enjoyable. Thank you

We had a lovely time in Wales and The Little House definitely added to that experience.

It was so beautiful, both inside and out. The grounds were stunning and we were lucky enough to sit out in the garden and enjoy the sunshine. Little House was decorated beautifully and really felt warm and cosy. The wood burner was an added bonus to come back to each night. For me, the sofa was a little uncomfortable but that is personal preference. Other than that, the house was perfect.

The 'Little House' was absolutely gorgeous and set in a beautiful part of Wales.

We had everything we could ask for in the cottage, including a cosy logburner and underfloor heating in the kitchen. Hopefully we will revisit at some point.

Beautifully presented, very cosy, appropriately low beams!

Would stay again for sure! My only request, for your consideration, would be an updated TV & DVD player; the screen was too small, and there was no USB port to plug in the movies we brought with us.

We were expecting 4 star accommodation,but too us it was 3 stars,

Comfortable cottage in a great location.

Very comfy bed but some of the kitchen equipment was not of such good standard and water was scalding hot! We had no power on the first night (no fault of the owner who managed to sort the problem) but spent our first evening in candle light worrying that our fridge full of food would be ruined in the heat. Superb base for exploring the coastline and Snowdonia.

Cosy cottage with a garden and ample parking.

Lovely log fire. Unfortunately the kitchen utensils were dirty and/or rusty. Otherwise nice cottage to stay in.

Nicely decorated and just perfect for two and a four-legged friend.

In a super location, close to Harlech beach, and with easy access to the mountains. Kitchen was adequately equipped. Bed a little narrow, but comfortable, and affords a lovely view over the estuary and to Portmeirion.

Lovely, cosy cottage with real working wood burner.

All needs catered for.

Nice cosy cottage, located in the wild and under-rated Rhinog Mountains with their Oak forests.

The location was secluded but very close to the coast railway line. (I would upload local pics but the app doesn't work).

Beautiful cottage and views, owners very friendly and helpful.

Very cosy and warm for 2 people.