Awel Y Mor

Was seriously impressed with this place, I've stayed in multiple properties over the last 10yrs in cricceith and this is the best in class, has everything you would need for a family, the deck overlooking the sea and the castle is worth it alone, clean and spacious, beds were very comfortable, 10/10.

Stunning location perfect for enjoying your morning cup of tea overlooking the sea and watching the sunrise (even in December), the lit castle next door on the hill and lovely walks on the beach.

Awel y mor in the great little community of Criccieth is brim fill of homely features.

The two sitting areas were great. Fully functional kitchen and separate shower and bathrooms were lovely to have. It was very snug with a few logs from the petrol station in the wood burner. Although our stay was generally damp we were able to enjoy some great days out from our bolt hole in Criccieth.

Lovely property in excellent location.

All rooms are comfortable and well decorated. Downstairs shower room is very good. Balcony/terrace was fab especially as we had the sunshine to really enjoy it. Would definitely book again and for a longer stay. Only critique of property is tv in rear lounge is not a smart tv and tv reception is poor (could only get BBC). Shame as Wi-Fi is good but this tv cannot connect.

The property is very clean and comfortable and ideally situated in the town of Criccieth.

The living accommodation is well set out and we were able to find everything that we needed. The deck provides great views of the beach and out to sea, with a table, chairs and deck loungers. We were a couple, and had plenty of room, and the property is ideal for couples or families with up to 4 children. Restaurants, pubs and chip shops are all within a couple of hundred yards, and the train station is just a short walk. We found it to be a great base for our week away, and would happily book again for next summer or an out-of-season break.

Apart from the location and outside balcony area with amazing views, the property wasn't great.

There was a musky damp smelly right through the down stairs area and it just didnt look or feel clean. Upstairs was better , didn't smell and seemed clean. Location and views amazing but i personally wouldn't book again.

I was a bit worried before we arrived because one of the previous reviews had mentioned damp and poor maintenance.

In fact the cottage was charming and well fitted out (minimum storage for clothes is not really an issue in a holiday cottage). The roof terrace overlooking the sea was fantastic. And when the whether wasn't so good, the view from the room underneath it was spectacular. We hardly used the front room as we enjoyed seeing the sea so much but I imagine it would be very cosy with the log burner in the winter. Excellent location with the castle just a 2 minute walk away, excellent cafe for breakfast 5 minute walk away and superb restaurant 10 minute walk away. Great place!

Our perception is that this property is unloved and being milked for every penny.

Currently fails value for money test. This is a real shame as it has so much potential and has many plus points: Pet free, a wonderful sun deck with outstanding views, spacious sun room, easy access to the centre of Criccieth, comfy main bed, an excellent local cleaner. On the downsides the internal gable wall has a significant damp problem especially in double and twin bedrooms. Has a professional Fire Risk Assessment ever been undertaken? e.g. the very small and out of date fire extinguisher in kitchen is on the window ledge behind gas hob, no thumbnail turns on exit doors and more. The description and pictures show a shower mixer tap in the bath in the bathroom but no longer there nor are the storage heaters. WHB in bathroom cracked. Yes there are 2 TVs but the larger one only receives BBC and the smaller one is not much larger than a laptop. House in theory sleeps 6 but barely enough storage upstairs for just the two of us. Curtains in both front bedrooms much shorter than the windows. These are just some examples not a full list by any means. In the coming weeks would suggest that Sykes and the owners need to spend time together slowly going through the entire house from the out of date welcome folder to the table on the sun deck where the legs have just about rotted away, agreeing on what guests expect in 2025 and not 10 years ago. Then the owners need to reinvest some of the rental income this winter. If this property was once again loved would happily return for 1 - 3 weeks a year and give our usual 5 star review

Having stayed on this street for over 13 years in 2 properties we opted to spend more due to the way this cottage was marketed.

Beautiful balcony, 3 bed. The balcony simply put was dangerous. The bannister came off in our hand as one of children slipped and grabbed it. We discovered 8 screws were missing and the glass panels facing the drop were loose and shook. Video evidence to prove it. . Our opinion is the wood is rotting underneath the decking which meant the screws became loose. The owner sent a builder the next day who used plastic tyes for the hand rail Only . Nothing was done about the glass panels. Therefore we did not use the balcony despite a comment being made that we did. It was too dangerous. We later after compiling evidence also discovered near the stair well same issue- no screw and loose panelling. It’s a death trap. The builder whilst did his best he nor the owner checked the property fully. Sykes take zero ownership so beware of your rights despite marketing it mainly on the balcony feature We paid £1600 and did not use the main feature for 4 and a bit days and we’re offered £200 by the owner. General maintenance - little space you use the 3rd room for clothes and sitcases because there are no closets and the only real area for larger clothing like jumpers , jeans etx is floating shelves which on their own can only take so much weight. There were cobwebs everywhere and a strong smell of damp. The shower downstairs is mouldy. It really was over priced. I haven’t complained about the latter as the balcony issue is the prevalent issue. I have no idea is the glass panels have been fixed and screwed or if the tyes have been replaced for screws . Cost wise it really is not a fair price - in hindsight much better value for money properties with better upkeep

A lovely cottage with an outstanding view of the sea and castle from the terrace.

Very clean and comfortable. Issue with the TV sorted out quickly. A lovely stay.

The owner has taken into account the previous feedback dated October last year, we found the rental to be clean and everything working fine , plus a very nice little welcoming pack .

The property is well placed, right on the sea front with stunning bay views from the balcony and the “snug”. I’d say the property is best suited to 4 people , we managed fine but 6 people might struggle with storage space , but overall no hesitation in recommending this property

Had a great stay at Awel Y Mor such a big place and the view of the sea and castle are breathtaking the outside roof terrace is amazing, comfy beds and great wet room with powerful shower, there are quite a few maintenance issues and so many light bulbs out I lost count and the dust and cobwebs were a bit much these should of been addressed before our arrival, the front door and key lock on wall really does need some urgent maintenance, a few things where old and worn that need replacing the heating was off when we arrived and the place was freezing and smelled of damp, could not find any air fresheners, the kids played count the dead flies in the living room lamp with one of the bulbs broken which was a bit embarrassing, hopefully they fix the issues I have mentioned as if they are not made aware how can they address them.

The cottage exceeded our expectations - it was light, bright and the sofas were sooooo comfortable.

Loved the terrace, loved the view, loved sitting watching the bay whether it was sunny or rainy. Perfect location for us to explore the Llyn Peninsula, Portmeirion and Eryri (Snowdonia). The bedrooms are definitely on the cosy side - not sure it would be ideal if there were 6 adults staying together with lots of clothes - but the expansive ground floor and terrace means there would be plenty of space for everyone to relax during the day. We would definitely rebook again!

Lovely setting overall house great.

Needed some maintenance doing to sort out mould in shower room as not enough ventilation and couldn’t open window as on ground floor on to alleyway. Decking area lovely but needs painting. No sockets in main bedroom.

This is a very spacious and comfortable holiday home in a beautiful seaside village.

A big selling point is the balcony, which gives spectacular views across the bay. However, the on-street parking can be a bit problematic and the lack of a few consumables (e.g. dishwasher tablets, cling film and kitchen foil) was a minor irritation. Having said that we were very lucky with the weather and had a fabulous holiday.

Property is in need of maintenance (paint on walls in living room for example) celling lights, need new lamps (living room above the table and on the landing did not work) kitchen requires a medium and large cooking pot (there was only 4 small one's which is not ideal as the house is rented out to a max of 6 people) we were a family of 5 so impossible to cook pasta for 5 for example.

We really feel we struck gold when we found this house.

Everything was so easy and convenient. From the small sachets of salt etc to save an emergency dash to the shops, to the huge selection of board games and books in the snug. Sleeping 6 and having 2 bathrooms, it would very easily cater for a large family, or different generations in the same stay. With plenty of space to be alone or with a party. The views are amazing! Just as it looks from the photos. We felt like King and Queen in the castle. There was a chip shop and an ice cream parlour a little down the road. We had a great meal in a local pub, also, with the kitchen being fully equipped we were able to make our own meals etc. The deck is huge and really makes the most of the space, the sun stayed on the deck into the evening, and watching the moon rise over the sea was a first. I did have some worries about parking as we borrowed a convertible car however, we never failed to get a space right outside. Criccieth is a great base to see so much of north Wales and Anglesey is easily reachable. There is also a small station a short walk away if you want to leave the car behind. Will I return? You bet! However, this time with more of my family.

Great property, lovely location, everything needed for a fabulous week away