Highgate | Llandudno | Craig-y-don | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.2★

10 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

43 Customer Review(s)

Jennifer
October 2024

“We had a very special family weekend to start off my 70th birthday celebrations.”

The house was everything you could of asked for. So spacious, extremely well equipped. All the rooms very comfortable And the log fire was great in the evening after a full day out and about. The hot tub was lovely and theraputic. Just what we all needed. Thank you for an excellent stay. Great fun had by all.

The house was everything you could of asked for. So spacious, extremely well equipped. All the rooms very comfortable And the log fire was great in the evening after a full day out and about. The hot tub was lovely and theraputic. Just what we all needed. Thank you for an excellent stay. Great fun had by all.

- Jennifer, October 2024
Jacob August 2024

“Had a great time!”

Thank You!

- Jacob, August 2024
Gillian June 2024

“We had a wonderful stay at Highgate.”

There were 3 generations staying the week and although it is definitely a house of stairs we found it to be comfortable and very homely. The house had everything you could need being away from home with the added bonus of a hot tub, which we benefited from. The town of Llandudno is beautiful amd the people are very friendly and welcoming. We used the house as a base to explore much of North wales and had a fantastic time. We will be back!!

- Gillian, June 2024
Barbara March 2024

“Good location we could walk to all the local attractions.”

House was clean and welcoming on arrival. Hot tub was enjoyed at the end of each day. Iwona facility manager was excellent.

- Barbara, March 2024
Julie September 2023

“Lovely cottage plenty of room and hot tub great addition.”

Bit of a walk into llandudno if you do not have a car but nice and quiet away from the busy town would recommend.

- Julie, September 2023
Debbie October 2022

“Beautiful house.”

We had a lovely time. The pictures on the website don’t do it justice. Would definitely stay there again.

- Debbie, October 2022
Jane August 2022

“My son and his family thoroughly enjoyed their stay.”

Everything with the accommodation was lovely. They found the location good. Close to lots of things to do with the children.

- Jane, August 2022
Judith August 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Highgate, everything we needed was provided, very comfortable and the hot tub was a great place to unwind on an evening!”

After reading a couple of recent reviews about the cleanliness I was a bit worried as we were taking 2 toddlers with us but we need not have been worried as it was spotless! All credit to the cleaner who we met when we arrived, and who communicated with us throughout our stay. A fantastic holiday.

- Judith, August 2022
Catherine July 2022

“Issues with the property include, bath not very nice, lots of enamel has come off, mould around the shower, chipped cups, bedroom door knob kept falling off, curtain pole end fell off, hot tub did not get tended to in the week we were there, we were unable to use it half of the holiday as it smelt awful, steps to the hot tub are what I can only describe as caravan steps that were all rusty and didn’t face the hot tub meaning one of our party could not even get in, jets on the hot tub worked for 30 seconds if you were lucky, oven was very dirty, the washer and dishwasher had an offensive smell like it was damp and had been left like that for a long time, the smell even got into our clothes we washed in the washer meaning we couldn’t use it again after that, board games should be thrown away as they all have bits missing- I understand this is an extra but no point with them being there.”

Wi-Fi was diabolical not one device would play when we connected to the internet, meaning that the member of our party who needed to work couldn’t. We txt the people that gave us our door code, for them to respond and say they were aware of the issues and that the house will close in September for refurbishment, that didn’t help us at all! I could carry on but these were the main issues.

- Catherine, July 2022
Jonathan July 2022

“You need to look in to who is look after your property as was not good when we ...”

You need to look in to who is look after your property as was not good when we stayed as the cleaning was poor and washing machine was playing up all so you could not dead lock front door and windows were dirty all so down stairs patio one off door glass sea blown so Moisture between panes off glass not good at all

- Jonathan, July 2022
Yusoff April 2022

“Excellent stay at Highgate.”

Place was quite unique in design and was nicely situated to walk to most areas. The house itself was well equipped and the hot tub is always an added bonus. We had a challenge operating the tv initially but the owners were quick to come round and see if the issue remained. They were very friendly and offered us tips on the recycling (which is very particular in north wales). From highgate there are some nice walks that were actually documented in the welcome pack.

- Yusoff, April 2022
Margaret April 2022

“We all enjoyed our stay at Highgate - it was comfortable , clean , spacious and had many good features .”

We particularly liked the hot tub , the childrens play area and the attic bedroom.

- Margaret, April 2022
Rene October 2021

“Property was as listed: comfy beds, spacious living areas etc, only drawback was ...”

Property was as listed: comfy beds, spacious living areas etc, only drawback was the limited number of showers (only one plus a hand shower over the bath with no shower curtain)

- Rene, October 2021
Jayne July 2021

“The location was great fir visiting attractions.”

The house was lovely and spacious.

- Jayne, July 2021
Idah July 2021

“Below is an email I sent to Highgate property landlord.”

1. When we arrived at your property there was no welcome package, with this I mean; a small bottle of milk, few biscuits, bottle of cordial etc just to allow us to have a cup of tea and a little break before navigating ourselves to local shops. I think it's important thay clients have this considering most people would have driven long distance to get to your property. 2. You kindly asked us to water your plants which in my book is not our responsibility considering we were on holiday but we went ahead and made sure your plants were watered daily. 3. You advertised your property as having a barbacue grill which we didn't find and you only provides us with one after we asked for it.To add on to this the grill was still in its box and your expectation was that we assemble it for you even though it was part of the package we had already paid for. Again we obliged and did the best we could assembling it. We could have made a fuss about this because it took us a lot of time from our holiday to try and build stand but we didn't because we are aware that such things happen. 4. To be very honest with you, your property was tidy but not as clean as you made it up to be, it was dusty especially in the kids bedrooms behind radiators etc but again we got on with it because we didn't want to ruin our holiday. 5. We couldn't find any bags to put the laundry and an instruction from sykes website stated we could leave dirty laundry in a pile in the bathrooms which we tried to do . Your cleaners only had to strip 2 single beds, remove a few food items from the fridge, clean a dressing table and collect a bag of recyclable bottles which was outside already and you decided to charge £100 from single mothers who were simply trying to give their children a bit of a nice holiday. Sorry for rumbling on but I thought I'll let you know how I felt. I also understand that you are only doing your job so I understand if you decide not to do anything about this email. Thanks

- Idah, July 2021
Mike June 2021

“Highgate was exactly as listed, very comfortable, very well equipped and in a very good location.”

It proved to be an excellent base for a family holiday.

- Mike, June 2021
Chelsea August 2020

“Enjoyed our stay at the Highgate, lovely house that just needs a bit of modernising through the bedrooms.”

The stairs to the top floor has a large gap to the side that could do with being covered or a bannister to prevent any accidents happening. Although baby gates are provided they weren't the easiest to work. The views and location are fantastic and would highly recommend. Philip was very friendly and helpful at advising us of some places to visit and the welcome basket was a lovely touch. The pictures don't do the house justice as I think there has been some rooms that have been modernised. The hot tub was nice but would benefit some solar lights. Overall we had a fantastic stay

- Chelsea, August 2020
R July 2020

“The cottage was comfortable with lots of reading material .”

Owner helpful giving info for the area . In a convenient position for all amenities.

- R, July 2020
Sara December 2019

“It is literally home from home!”

Such a well equipped holiday home with great comfort. A lovely extra of a local food hamper welcomed us too. It was love to meet the owner Philip, who was extremely knowledgeable of the area and explained everything well about the house. Highly recommend a stay at this property.

- Sara, December 2019
Judith August 2019

“Highgate is a house we would visit again in view of the fact that measures were underway to repair damaged furnishings and improve the facilities.”

We were disappointed that a couple of things were not there that had been advertised, but we expect those to be remedied for future guests. There is a wealth of generous giving in all that is provided at Highgate and we felt very well looked after on arrival. The house is spacious and full of character, whilst being ideally situated for families and individuals alike. We wish those who own or are responsible for the provision of Highgate, all the very best in their 'work in progress' at Craig y Don.

- Judith, August 2019
Sam August 2019

“When we arrived at the house the kitchen facilities where filthy.”

We spent a number of hours having to clean things when we where all tired due to our long journey. There was bacon fat in the fridge and all appliances where really dirty. We didn't use the hot tub as we where concerned about the cleanliness due to the state of the kitchen. We where compensated 100 pounds but feel we should have received more due to the impact this had on our stay. We paid a lot of money to stay at Highgate for the week and we shouldn't have had to deal with what we had to deal with. The property is nice but the cleanliness needs to be looked at.

- Sam, August 2019
Pauline May 2019

“Highgate needs updating, it wasn't up to our standards for cleanliness the inside of the microwave was rusty, the cooker extractor was greasy and Dusty there was dust and cobwebs everywhere, cracked single glazed Windows very creaky floors, towards the end of the week there was a horrible smell coming from the hot tub, apart from that it's a lovely house for a four generation family plenty of room and comfortable, we enjoyed our stay there and would go again if it was improved it wouldn't take much time and money to bring it up to standard.”

- Pauline, May 2019
Robert May 2019

“Great family place to stay with plenty of room and things for the children to do.”

- Robert, May 2019
Kate April 2019

“The house is lovely.”

All of the beds were great and the kitchen/loving areas were lovely. I would limit your party to 8 though, as the sofa bed was pretty hard. It was a lovely touch to have some fresh bread and a few essentials provided for our arrival. Phillip was really lovely, and gave great recommendations on what to do in the area. The only thing we would change would be to put in an extra shower - 1 with 9 people was a bit of a squeeze (there is a bath, but we didn't really use it) Also, make sure to chat to Phillip about the housekeeping deposit, so you don't get caught out on its return. We were unaware that it was to be returned via bank transfer, which was frustrating.

- Kate, April 2019
Valerie June 2018

“As a group we found the kitchen excellent.”

It led into the garden and hot tub which worked really well for us. The downstairs shower room is well situated for use after the hot tub also. Communication with company was excellent throughout Thanks for a great time.

- Valerie, June 2018
Wendy June 2018

“It was unfortunate we could not access the balcony with a sea view due to broken lock.”

We felt the caretaker could have done a bit more to get it sorted. The weather was ideal for sitting out there. A fuse tripped out during the stay and it took a while to find the fuse box. We felt we paid a lot for what we got over 2 nights - we were however accomodated at short notice!

- Wendy, June 2018
Mark March 2018

“Fantastic spot and a wonderful host.”

We stayed here in order to visit Snowdon and it's a great location not too far from town and the facilities at the house are fantastic! Nothing quite like a hot tub after a long trek in the mountains. Would recommend!

- Mark, March 2018
Brian November 2017

“Nope it was fine.”

We wre just wondering about he art work by the front door if it was severed fingers or strange insect pupae. Not that such a thing really matters. Everything was fine.

- Brian, November 2017
Viv June 2017

“House was as advertised.”

Spacious and very comfortable. Good location.

- Viv, June 2017
Ian June 2016

“The cottage itself is in an excellent location and is well appointed.”

We appreciated the friendly reception and recommendations from the owner. It will remain a memorable holiday for all the right reasons!

- Ian, June 2016
Scott May 2016

“This is a fantastic house in a fantastic location.”

We received a very friendly welcome from the host. The property has outstanding views. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

- Scott, May 2016
James November 2015

“It was an amazing weekend.”

The house is incredible and the owner was very friendly and helpful.

- James, November 2015
Anne August 2015

“This is a terrific holiday house for children, our 3 grandsons thoroughly enjoyed themselves and didn't want to leave.”

- Anne, August 2015
Kerry February 2015

“An ideal location to explore Llandudno, Conwy and surrounding areas.”

We love this area of Wales and I would recommend this house to explore the hidden jewels that this area has to offer!

- Kerry, February 2015
Joy October 2014

“The house was in good location for the town and big enough to accommodate large families without falling over each other.”

All bedrooms were very comfortable with nice clean bedclothes, overall a very comfortable house.

- Joy, October 2014
Dominic October 2014

“The house had a very homely feel and lots of little touches to make it special - piano, games, DVD's.”

The gentleman who met us at the property also made us feel especially welcome.

- Dominic, October 2014
Clare September 2014

“Everything was fantastic”

- Clare, September 2014
Marion September 2014

“Particularly liked the location and access to local amenities and the very warm welcome.”

- Marion, September 2014
Alan June 2014

“A nice, well equipped house a short distance from the centre of the resort.”

- Alan, June 2014
Jamie December 2013

“Great property in a good location.”

Plenty to do for the kids around Llandudno. The owner was very pleasant, and it was really nice to have a welcome pack on arrival. We will re-visit this property in the near future.

- Jamie, December 2013
Ashley October 2013

“Highgate was a very well presented property.”

It is very well equipped from the utensils in the kitchen, to the quality of the bed linen! The very high quality room furnishings made the holiday fantastic. This is one of the best property we have stayed in! The power shower is amazing. The views from the house are great! With a complete secure garden and children's play area, comfortable lounge with open fire and films galore this house cannot fail but to impress!

- Ashley, October 2013
Paul May 2013

“Great accommodation, the pictures do not do justice.”

Excellent condition, really nice gardens with swings and toys for the kids. About 15-20 mins walk to main promenade which works well. A great place to stay - thanks to the owner for the continuous communication and help.

- Paul, May 2013
Mark March 2013

“We walked to the beach every day and used the house as a perfect base to explore the area.”

- Mark, March 2013

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Summary

Friday check-in only
Over four floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor twin
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower over, bidet, basin and WC
Lower ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Lower ground floor kitchen leading to dining area (seats 8)
Sitting room (seats 6) with open fire
Reading room (seats 4) with study area and sofa bed.
Gas central heating with open fire
Electric double oven and 5 ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, beverage point with fridge and microwave, 2 x TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray, CD/radio, printer, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair and stairgate
Enclosed side garden with lawn, patio, furniture, hot tub (seats 4), BBQ and climbing frame/swing
Balcony with furniture
Roadside parking
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pub 5 mins walk
Beach 8 mins walk
Note: There is a second staircase to kitchen, accessed through a low door
Note: Second floor twin has sloping eaves, reducing head height at sides of room
Note: Property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £150, payable upon arrival in cash only
Note: Property has a £100 hot tub supplement that must be paid for hot tub to be in use
Please note: This property has a min of 3 night stays

The property

Llandudno 1.4 miles.

A delightful, semi-detached cottage in a quiet residential area, on the edge of the popular seaside resort of Llandudno, with views over the town towards the Great Orme and the Irish Sea.

With tasteful furnishings and decor throughout, and laid out over 4 floors, this cottage has been well-equipped to offer all you will need for your holiday.

Providing cosy and comfortable accommodation, your cottage boasts two staircases leading down to a spacious, fully fitted, lower ground floor kitchen.

An archway leads through to the dining area, which has French doors that open out onto the garden.

The ground floor offers a light and airy sitting room with open fire, and a reading room with study area, a sofa bed, a piano for the musically inclined and exercise bike for the more energetic!

Doors lead out onto a balcony where you can enjoy the distant sea views and relax with a refreshing drink whilst soaking up the sun.

The first floor offers three good sized bedrooms, and on the second floor there is a twin room with a fully equipped beverage point, with a fridge, microwave and sink.

Outside are a climbing frame and swing and an enclosed side patio with small lawn, garden lights and furniture, offering a safe play haven for children, whilst the adults relax in the hot tub.

With beaches less than 10 minutes' walk away, Venue Cymru and the centre of town within a mile and a half, this is a superb Llandudno cottage retreat at any time of the year.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

LLANDUDNO

Conwy 4 miles, Colwyn Bay 6 miles, Snowdonia 20 miles.

Llandudno lies between two headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme and it is these headlands, and the town's two waterfronts, that give this tourist resort its special appeal. The town offers two superb beaches - the North Shore, with its wide promenade backed by an imposing crescent of Victorian hotels and the quieter West Shore with miles of sandy shoreline backed by sand dunes and superb views towards Anglesey. For the best views, however, you can reach the summit of the 679ft Great Orme using either the Great Orme Tramway or by taking an exciting cable car ride of over a mile. The town has an excellent selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés, as well as Venue Cymru, which is North Wales' premier theatrical stage for opera, ballet, musicals, comedy and visiting orchestras, boasting a programme that is second to none - all this is just a stone's throw from the promenade. Just 4 miles away is the town of Conwy - a designated World Heritage Site. A true medieval gem, Conwy is dominated by a splendid castle and completely enclosed by its well-preserved town walls. Discover miles of sandy beaches along the North Wales coast and excellent walking and climbing in the Snowdonia National Park just 20 minutes' drive away - there's plenty to see and do!

Please note that this property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £150, payable upon arrival at the property in cash only.
Please note: This property allows 2 dogs per week at £20 per dog.
Note: Property has a £100 hot tub supplement that must be paid for hot tub to be in use.

Please note: This property has a min of 3 night stays

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a very special family weekend to start off my 70th birthday celebrations.”

“Had a great time!”

“We had a wonderful stay at Highgate.”

“Good location we could walk to all the local attractions.”

“Lovely cottage plenty of room and hot tub great addition.”

“Beautiful house.”

“My son and his family thoroughly enjoyed their stay.”

“We had a lovely stay at Highgate, everything we needed was provided, very comfortable and the hot tub was a great place to unwind on an evening!”

“You need to look in to who is look after your property as was not good when we ...”

“Excellent stay at Highgate.”

“We all enjoyed our stay at Highgate - it was comfortable , clean , spacious and had many good features .”

“Property was as listed: comfy beds, spacious living areas etc, only drawback was ...”

“The location was great fir visiting attractions.”

“Below is an email I sent to Highgate property landlord.”

“Highgate was exactly as listed, very comfortable, very well equipped and in a very good location.”

“Enjoyed our stay at the Highgate, lovely house that just needs a bit of modernising through the bedrooms.”

“The cottage was comfortable with lots of reading material .”

“It is literally home from home!”

“Highgate is a house we would visit again in view of the fact that measures were underway to repair damaged furnishings and improve the facilities.”

“When we arrived at the house the kitchen facilities where filthy.”

“Great family place to stay with plenty of room and things for the children to do.”

“The house is lovely.”

“As a group we found the kitchen excellent.”

“It was unfortunate we could not access the balcony with a sea view due to broken lock.”

“Fantastic spot and a wonderful host.”

“Nope it was fine.”

“House was as advertised.”

“The cottage itself is in an excellent location and is well appointed.”

“This is a fantastic house in a fantastic location.”

“It was an amazing weekend.”

“This is a terrific holiday house for children, our 3 grandsons thoroughly enjoyed themselves and didn't want to leave.”

“An ideal location to explore Llandudno, Conwy and surrounding areas.”

“The house was in good location for the town and big enough to accommodate large families without falling over each other.”

“The house had a very homely feel and lots of little touches to make it special - piano, games, DVD's.”

“Everything was fantastic”

“Particularly liked the location and access to local amenities and the very warm welcome.”

“A nice, well equipped house a short distance from the centre of the resort.”

“Great property in a good location.”

“Highgate was a very well presented property.”

“Great accommodation, the pictures do not do justice.”

“We walked to the beach every day and used the house as a perfect base to explore the area.”

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About the location

LLANDUDNO