Gwenallt

Really dissapionted cold dirty premieses couldnt stay one night

On arrival found dirty (toilet seat), crumbs on bedding, couldn’t get in touch with owner or Sykes on the day.

Vrbo tried to contact owner as well but no answer. Did not stop, stayed in hotel and came home next day.

A comfortable property with a really lovely garden.

The owner made sure we would be warm by leaving logs for the log burner and a new bottle of gas for the heater which made it very cosy.The immersion heater gave us plenty of hot water. We had a really enjoyable week and would come again.

Suitable for a small family or couple.

Radiators not working but the log burner and electric heaters kept the cottage cosy. Ideal location for exploring beaches and countryside

Had a lovely time, so quiet and peaceful we slept soundly, great for walking the dog and not far from some beautiful beaches.

A big thank you to Neil for being so sweet on the phone when we couldn’t put the immersion heater on for hot water, he was so patient and funny

We only stayed one night but were booked in for a week.

The cottage has not had a proper clean for months by the look of it. The only good thing we can say about the place was that the bed was comfortable and the bedding was clean but everything else was definitely not ! We even had to wash cutlery, plates and glasses before we used them as they were in the cupboard in a disgusting state! There were thick dusty cobwebs in most corners, at back of the television and on the shelves in the lounge. Also cobwebs on top of kitchen units, and on a open, wonky vegetable rack under the worktop where the kitchen utensils where kept! Our dog was very interested in something underneath the portable gas fire in the lounge and when I moved it out to see what it was there were some mouldy dog biscuits which she promptly ate before I had chance to photograph them! The sloping floor between the lounge and the bathroom is dangerous as I slipped on it a few times and the low door frame even though there's a warning sign on it was a nightmare if like us you're over 5ft! We have put a complaint in to sykes cottages and hope to resolve our aborted holiday by receiving a refund! The cottage is in an ideal location if like us you want to do the parkrun at Newborough Forest as it's only a few miles away and the surrounding countryside would have been perfect for our training runs whilst we were staying there but we couldn't bear to stay longer than we did so returned home the next morning.

The rug in the lounge we thought was dangereous as it was slippery on the floor so when you stood up from the sofa it would move

After our 5th stay at Gwenallt, we still find the cottage really suits our needs.

Convenient, quiet location, pleasant garden, comfortable front bedroom (there are only 2 of us, so we don't use the back room), so all in all a good place to stay for exploring the island.

Cute little cottage in a remote area, very quite and peaceful.

Loved the sound of the sheep

Gwenallt was the perfect getaway for my daughter and I while my house was being renovated.

Heating via a backburner is not everyone's cup of tea, but we had cosy evenings in front of the fire, and there are electric radiators in the bedrooms for a quick warmup before bed. Would definitely recommend to friends and family coming to Anglesey for active holidays in the summer.

Anybody looking to book here, read all the low star reviews first because none of them are wrong.

Go on over to trip advisor reviews where I shared in pictures just some of the things we had to endure. 1 hour after checking in we were looking for other properties to go to, but there was none. There was no point contacting the owners as other than a complete refurbishment there was nothing they could do. Don't let this property ruin your holiday like it did ours.

The cottage was very damp and cold.

Obvious signs of damp and mould everywhere. A musty smell pervaded the house. On the plus side the cottage is quite quaint and well situated for a holiday on Anglesey.

Really nice stay lovely cottage just a little bit tired.

Could have been cleaner (an observation not a complaint ) Nice touch with milk and cakes on arrival

Filthy floor in living room, all rooms too dusty to have been deep cleaned recently.

Random pictures and ornaments could do with a swap around. Could be a perfect little holiday home with some TLC. Beds very comfortable but the throw on the single bed was filthy so was removed. Layout of the cottage was just what we needed and the garden a perfect size, although path and steps needed weeding to make it easier to get to the bins. Couldn't get the central heating working despite a roaring fire but the electric heaters did the trick. Parking on the street outside is on a blind bend but there are plenty of safer places to park further down the road if needed. Overall an enjoyable enough stay in a perfect location to explore the island.

This is our third visit to this home from home!

Everything perfectly satisfactory, as expected, and thanks for the milk and cakes on arrival (again, as usual).

Lovely welcome gift, on arrival.

It's a great place to then explore Anglesey. Not a place if you rely on technology as no WiFi but suited us fine. Not sure on the accuracy of the distance to the nearest pub but we found it.

Filthy property with inadequate heating.

It was damp inside so much that the kindling wouldn't catch fire in the log burner. We had to wash the cutlery and crockery before use. No washing up liquid hand soap or salt or much else we have normally come to expect in a short stay accommodation. Cold tiled flooring. Just very disappointed and dissatisfied with Sykes help understanding.

Lovely cottage, beds very comfortable .

Had a lovely few days in the cottage. Met the neighbours who were very nice. Had some nice times sitting in the garden and the house is quite central for going different places. The parking though not a great issue is difficult because the road is on a slight bend and a bit narrow , we didn't like to park in front of the house and ended up in the end parking across the road on the grass. There were a few other people doing that but it was a bit nervy as we weren't sure whether we were allowed to or not. We had parked down the road a bit for the first night but someone asked us to move as it obscured their view a bit when they were trying to get out. Apart from that we had a lovely time. Thank you.

We have stayed at Gwenallt twice now.

The location is perfect for exploring the island, which we began visiting in 1998, so know our way around. Still discovering new things though. The cottage is old but very well modernised and equipped. There is nothing lacking in the facilities, unless you desperately need the internet. Just remember to duck when going through the bathroom door and on the stairs if you are around 6ft or more! The rear garden is pleasant to sit in and gets great sun almost to sunset. Parking on the road by the front wall worried us slightly before our first visit, but it is fine. There is very little noise disturbance from traffic and the neighbours are very helpful too. This is a great place to spend a week or two for a peaceful holiday and we'll be back.

On arrival the cottage was cold with no instructions on how to get the heating on.

After a search the following day we found instructions in a cupboard on how the fire heats the radiators. Fire wasn’t set up correctly on arrival and had the net bag inside amongst the wood which is toxic and had we not noticed, it may have caused damage. It would be interesting to know when the chimney was last cleaned as the fumes gave me a dreadful cough which 2 weeks later I’m struggling to shift! It’s damp, mouldy in parts of the kitchen, needs some money spent on it to justify the 3.5 star ratings. The sofas are hard, small and uncomfortable. Crime books scattered around the cottage! Maybe put these away as they’re not for everyone. Cutlery and utensils were not clean. The bed is a cheap spring mattress which was uncomfortable and the doors could all do with a little WD40. We wouldn’t return.

We had a great time in the cottage, we were on a course in the area and it was perfect, definitely use the cottage again if we're in the area training again .

It had everything we needed. Perfect

The property could use a freezer and wi-fi.

The wi-fi may be a choice not to have, or may not be viable in that location, and is certainly something that we can manage without; a luxury. We do like however, to bring pre-booked meals when self catering, especially in fairly isolated spots, and a freezer is necessary for this. These are minor quibbles however. The property is very comfortable and great value for money.

We had a lovely restful holiday.

The cottage was delightful.

We have very much enjoyed our stay.

Cottage was in a good location and everything we needed was in there. Owners had provided plenty of heaters to keep us warm.

The cottage is old and understandably can get chilly even when the weather outside is warm.

We used the wood burner but it didn’t get warm as it needs some attention, such as good clear out and new grates ( we know this as we have a wood burner of our own). The garden chairs and table were dirty and rusty so we couldn’t sit out. The kitchen extractor needs cleaning. The property is quaint but basic, though that’s reflected in the rental price, just glad we didn’t pay anymore. Good location for getting around the island.

Comfortable and good location, could be cleaner e.

g. towels, cooker and general. Otherwise a good stay, would have been nice to be greeted by owner and information about locality.

A lovely haven to rest and relax.

Perfect location If you want beaches or woodland walks and a great garden to keep the dog happy. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need for a great holiday. Fully equipped and welcoming. Quiet location and a handy “sells everything” including fish and chips village shop, just 5mins away in the car. We’ve had a fabulous holiday and would definitely recommend this cottage to you.

Good location Good facilities

A 300 year old cottage with some of the quirkiness you might expect from a property of such an age.

We found the accommodation to be comfortable with all the basic amenities we required. A welcome of Welsh Cakes tea etc was appreciated and the owner was very pleasant when contacting prior to the stay. The neighbours were very friendly. We found parking to be fine. There is no Wi-Fi but O2 4g worked fine in the cottage so this wasn’t a problem. Anglesey is beautiful and this accommodation is well worth considering if you are thinking of a holiday in this part of the world.

Beautiful property clean tidy and well equipped.

In a beautiful complex. Very central for all places to visit.

Lovely cottage and good location.

We found everything we needed there. The lounge was comfortable and the bed was great. Nice welcome pack of cakes and milk. It was good being able to sit out in the private garden after a day walking. We met the owners who were very nice and helpful. We would stay again. Thankyou.

The Cottage was very cold until we got the oil heaters working more frequently!

The woodburner is not for us, (too messy!) and you need work gloves too! No carpets makes it slippy and cold unfortunately. The Owner (decent chap) very kindly put more money in the meter as we were worried about running out of electric! Hot water is good and a great bath. Low doorways and creaky stairs were a pain! Private garden is quite nice but rather overgrown. Beds very very comfy! Parking is very awkward. Nice location though.

Gwenallt was ideally situated to explore the lovely beaches at Aberffraw, Rosneigr and Newborough and on arrival at the property we were greeted by teabag and milk and chocolate cake.

On moving in at the property we were initally disapointed with the facilities. There firstly was nowhere to store the provisions we had brought with us as there was no room in the kitchenette. Very little worktop space, which was sticky with some residue (which I had to clean firstly). There was clingfilm covering the top of the fridge which was filthy as was the stovetop and cooker hood. There were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and along the kitchenette cupboards as well as dirty inside. There was a grimy laminated copy of the hob instructions which was stuck down on one side of the worktop. The owners had to come to the rescue when the kettle died and provided us with a replacement. There was a washing machine in the kitchen which seemed a waste of space as there was no washing line outside but only a fold up clothes airer. I was disappointed to find that the bathroom was on the ground floor and unheated (it was freezing cold). This was not advertised in the blurb and so we assumed that it was situated on the first floor. The only form of heating was the multifuel fire which had a back boiler but it was a total waste of time as by the time it was lit in the evenings and hot enough to power the towel rail plus the radiators in each bedroom it was time to retire for the night. The only other form of heating were only oil filled portable radiators. The lounge was nicely furnished with comfortable sofas but we quickly discovered that the plaster was flaking off the lounge walls. There seemed to be a damp window recess in the front double bedroom which was discoloured and the bed there was not as advertised in the blurb. There were dust bunnies in the bedroom. The rear garden was a lovely suntrap during the day and was a wonderful star-gazing site at night. Unfortunately it was not totally secure in that the low rear wall was protected by 2 large wheelie bins, which were removed on Thursday morning, presumably for emptying or for the next door neighbours to use? We had to keep our dog on a lead in the garden for fear he would jump the wall. There were no instructions as to what to do if the bins needed to be placed outside for refuse collecting? We left the property late afternoon on Thursday, 2 nights earlier than planned as the weather had turned extremely cold, with smatterings of sleet/snow and the cottage was too cold for our comfort.

The cottage had everything we needed.

Very comfortable and lots of gadgets in the kitchen. The tea, cake and a lit fire on arrival was a lovely touch. The secure back garden was ideal for our young dog to play in. The cottage was in an ideal location only a few minutes from Aberffraw or Newborough forest, both of them are fantastic places to take your dog. The only suggestion I can make is to have some type of glove to use when opening the fire door as the handle can get very hot, other than that a very enjoyable holiday, looking to return again next year.

Lovely cottage with a nice fire.

Really nice to come back to after a long day and relax. Everything you need is there.

The cottage is not in Malltreath.

It’s in Hermon where there are no shops, nothing and the nearest facilities are not walkable. The write up leads you believe that the cottage is in Malltreath. I found it misleading. The parking is horrendous and dangerous, there were massive tractors speeding past my car. People speed through the village at way more than 30mph. It does not state in the details that the bathroom is downstairs. This needs to be made clear. The bathroom is well done but I think the shower would have been better with a door rather than a curtain. It sticks to you in the shower and they tend to need replacing regularly. The whole place had cobwebs, peeling plaster and paint, I realise they’re going for the quaint look but it does need attention throughout. The garden is unkempt and the gate through to next door doesn’t close properly. Their garden is open at the back so really not safe for an inquisitive dog. There is no handle for the grill pan nor any oven glove. My husband burnt his thumb and had a huge blister. There were two chipped glasses in the cupboard which need replacing. There were no instructions re bin collection day and whether we needed to put bins out. So we missed bin day. The latch on the main bedroom door doesn’t always catch so if you get up during the night you disturb your partner whilst fiddling with the door. The headboard on the double bed is very wobbly and the fitted sheet tends to pull off easily. The bedside cabinets are very light and when you pull open a drawer the whole thing moves. On the good side we enjoyed the fire and bought more logs and fire lighters. The neighbours are friendly and the lady at the cottage next door but one has beautiful flowers at the front and gave us some plum jam. The weather was good and we enjoyed the island very much especially Newborough beach and forest and Aberffraw. Would I stay again? Probably not. It was cheap but still not worth the money.

Had a lovely break here , Garden was ideal for the dog and loved the beaches and little coffee shops , cottage was a good size and very comfortable.

To get 5 stars property needs to put curtains up at Bedroom windows - woken at 5am every morning with sun streaming in, blind at bathroom window and extra kitchen knives there was only 1 small sharp knife

Bed and mattress need assessment,

We have just had a lovely stay at this cottage.

The location was fantastic, close to Rhosneigr, Newborough and Aberffraw and not too far from Treaddur and Rhoscolyn which are lovely. The head height on the stairs and bathroom door are small, but we are over 6ft and didnt have too much of an issue. The fire is lovely - definitely a big plus in this cottage, really made it cosy. The garden is nice and gets the sun most of the day. The neighbours (next door but one) are really lovely, kind and helpful. We had a dog and a 3 year old and the cottage was fine for both (safe and secure). Lovely stay overall thank you!

This is a lovely old cottage which has been renovated in some areas.

We enjoyed the garden too. Nearby beaches were glorious and the forest was a hit with the dog!

lovely relaxing stay at this quaint and cosy cottage.

had everything you needed and good location. 5 minutes away from stunning beach and woodland walk. looking forward to visiting again

Very disappointed.

Cottage needs essential maintenance and re-decoration. Obviously newly refurbished bathroom good. Parking a trial.

The cottage was very nice And close to the beach.

it is good for walking. and not to far from all the big towns would definitely recommend it

My daughter and I really knew what to expect when we booked this holiday because we had stayed at Gwenalit at the same time last year.

Tina and Neil were there to greet us as before and made sure that we were familiar with everything. We had a fantastic time once again forest walks, miles of dunes and lots of fabulous beaches for my daughter's dog to play. we would gladly recommend a stay at Gwenalit to anyone looking for a really great holiday. Thanks again to Tina and Neil for allowing us to stay at your lovely cottage.

The cottage is very cosy.

However room for improvement is cleanliness. Although the overall surface was clean it was things like lots of cobwebs and very dusty. The floors were swept clean on our arrival but not sure if they had been mopped. Our socks were black if worn without shoes. The sofas were very uncomfortable. We was out most of the day walking but in every evening and felt very uncomfortable on the sofas. The shower was okay but I think a shower screen would be better than a curtain as water would overflow the shower tray onto the bathroom floor. There was a sign asking to put mats down as floor becomes slippy. However there were no bath mats available so we had to use our own towels to soak up the overflow of water from the shower tray. Although the cottage was cosy, the front room could do with a makeover. The fireplace was very dark with the surrounding being stone, and the inside of the fireplace is painted black to go with the log burner. It darkened the room even more. So we had to have lamps on during day light.

Wonderful location, wonderful owners, wonderful cottage - had a great time, highly recommend, will return.

Thank you very much.

We had a fabulous break here over half term, the cottage whilst small was very cosy and comfortable, the garden lovely to sit in of an evening listening to the peace and quiet.

Great base for exploring the island very friendly locals, excellent for rambling with the dog, coast is absolutely stunning as our the country parks. Nice welcome from the owner who was there to greet us on arrival, they left us cake, coffee and tea which was a thoughtful touch. Would definitely recommend and return again.

Lovely little cottage in a perfect location, close to plenty of beautiful walks.

The cottage has a cosy log burner for the chilly nights and a lovely garden for the sunny days. The garden was so peaceful with the sounds of birds and the nearby sheep. Ceilings are low but my 6'3 husband managed just fine. Signs are up to remind you to mind your head at the bottom of the stairs and bathroom doorway. Well equipped kitchen and lovely views from the window at the top of the stairs.

Cottage was basic and not particularly clean, plenty of dust on both the bedroom floors and in main room and window sills.

The electric hob was old and 2 of the rings were rusty. We had to wash plates, cutlery and some glasses before using them as they weren't clean. No hairdryer - I presumed there would be one but since returning home, to be fair, I checked the information and it doesn't say there is one - but there ought to be one. We definitely wouldn't stay again.

This cottage was lovely and cosy and we didn't want to leave.

The cute rocking chair was a great feature to this lovely old cottage. We would definitely stay here again.

Very cosy owners very welcoming

For the money comfortable enough

Great location Accommodation very tidy and comfortable.

Great base for exploring around Anglesey.

We had a great holiday and made one or two suggestions to the owners who were grateful and put into effect our suggestions.

The cottage was a good location to all the island and we would certainly go back there again.

Great beaches, good position to go in different directions.

It is good that dogs are allowed, as its a nice area to bring your dog on holiday. Lovely to have a garden to relax. We didnt need the wood burner, but im sure it would be cosy in the autumn/winter. The cottage was comfortable, clean and well thought out.