3 Vista Marina | Criccieth | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Dean
June 2022

“Loved the apartment - loved the bath in the bedroom - sea views were fantastic.”

- Dean, June 2022
Aimee June 2022

“Had the best stay ...”

Had the best stay Apartment was beautiful and had everything we needed absolutely zero complaints Bed was very comfortable Sofa was comfy and it felt like a home away from home Communication from the owner was fab and super friendly On the beach too with everything just a short distance away We will 100% be back again think we have found our new favourite place

- Aimee, June 2022

Aaah thank you very much, we try to make the flat as comfortable as possible and always respond to requests, thank you for being so accommodating after the storm damage, it was much appreciated. look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes . Chrissie Property Owner
Jenny May 2022

“Overall it was nice but I wouldn't recommend staying at this property with children.”

The views are wonderful, sofa and beds were comfy, kitchen well equipped, and amazing bath in the window. Our stay was hampered however by the strong smell of cigarettes coming from the flat below (hence the children comment), especially in the rear bathroom and bedroom. We had to move our baby from the room because the smell was so awful and we were unable to use the bathroom as a result. Our clothes and towels smelled of smoke too. There is a strict no smoking policy in the building but you can tell someone is smoking inside as the smell comes and goes and is very strong. A lot of the windows didn't either work which meant we couldnt let fresh air in when it was hot and smokey smelling, or close them firmly at night when it was windy so it was quite loud. Other issues we found were mould smelling furniture, dvd player not working, and old food down the back of the sofa. Maybe it was just bad luck, but I read other reviews about the same issues. Criccieth was very pleasant, the castle has great views and there are lots of nice places to get ice cream!

- Jenny, May 2022
Patricia April 2022

“The settee was so uncomfortable, no back support and too deep”

- Patricia, April 2022

I am sorry you didn't like the sofa, we bought this one because we talked to holiday makers and most seemed to want a big area to curl up in an evening and maybe watch the tv or read a book. It is impossible to please everyone but hopefully you enjoyed the superking bed and the stunning views. Best wishes Chrissie Property Owner
Nick April 2022

“Truly wonderful apartment with superb seafront position and extremely well-appointed inside.”

We (family of three) had a wonderful stay.

- Nick, April 2022

Thank you for your kind comments we're happy you enjoyed the apartment. Best wishes Chrissie Property Owner
Carol March 2022

“Comfortable well equipped apartment with stunning sea views.”

- Carol, March 2022
Wendy October 2021

“We loved 3 Vista Marina.”

It was comfortable and had great facilities. Lovely sea views. We will certainly return.

- Wendy, October 2021
Janet October 2021

“We had an excellent stay in the flat and felt it comfy and very well equipped.”

We spent hours staring at the sea, did superb walks and spotted dolphins in the bay that no one else seemed to notice! However we hope you will appreciate the following feedback: The instructions on how to find the house were fine, until we started to look for the white sign "To the Beach". The sign was not at all easy to spot, unless coming from Llanstumdwy and was pointing down the High Street and not over the bridge. Once over the railway bridge and onto the Criccieth seafront the instructions were inadequate and very misleading. The house is pink, not yellow. The address should be 3 Vista Marina, 30 MARINE TERRACE, Criccieth LL52 0EL. We thought Vista Marina was a small side road and 3, the number of the house. I know Marine terrace well from childhood and was baffled by the address. These were unnecessary and unhelpful complications, especially when arriving in dusk or in darkness. Once in the house there was a very strong smell of cigarette smoke down the corridor in the back bedroom RHS and back toilet and shower room LHS. Unfortunately for the first three days of the holiday there was a very noticeable and unpleasant smell of drains in the master bedroom. This appeared to be coming from the bath and its plumbing in the bay window. The roller blind roller attachment were very fragile. We tried pulling the curtains across in the living room and they became stuck and obviously were not meant to be used as full curtains. Similar problem with the master bedroom curtains. The beaded curtain between the master bathroom and bedroom we felt was both unhygienic ( it felt sticky) and very noisy.

- Janet, October 2021
Kate September 2021

“We couldn't open any of the windows.”

They all seemed to be jammed, some slightly open but not closeable. This meant we couldn't open the windows when we wanted to but also we couldn't properly close the windows when the extremely strong winds were whistling through on one particularly stormy night. This was the only downside. Otherwise everything was just perfect and very comfortable.

- Kate, September 2021
Iain July 2021

“Great location, excellent flat.”

- Iain, July 2021
Katrina July 2021

“Glorious views from multiple windows and comfortable accommodation”

- Katrina, July 2021
Heather August 2020

“A much needed break from pandemic.”

The flat was very clean and comfortable.The view was so calming and seeing the porpoises was magical. It was easy to social distance when out walking or swimming in the sea.Really good take-aways so we did not have to sit in anywhere. We will return!

- Heather, August 2020
Selina July 2020

“Really great apartment, excellent location, clean and good facilities”

- Selina, July 2020
Angela July 2020

“A lovely apartment on the seafront and so perfect for watching the sea and straight on the beach.”

The bedrooms are spacious and plenty of space to sleep 6 but the table only seats 4 in the kitchen. I would definitely look at booking again and my sister already has for October half term after looking at it

- Angela, July 2020
Jane September 2019

“The views and the apartment are wonderful, very well equipped and maintained with a bright airy feel.”

This was a last minute booking and I'm so glad I rang Sykes Cottages who arranged our booking with a minimum of fuss. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 3 Villa Marina and would recommend it to anyone fit enough to climb the stairs and enjoy exploring Criccieth and surrounding area.

- Jane, September 2019
Caroline September 2019

“Beautiful apartment with a very high spec finish and facilities.”

- Caroline, September 2019
Heidi July 2019

“It’s wonderful apartment with great views.”

Can’t beat it!

- Heidi, July 2019
Simon July 2019

“Brilliant apartment and we would definitely consider returning.”

Fantastic base whether you want to explore the peninsula, go mountain walking, have a beach day or just spend the day relaxing in comfort in the apartment. The sofas are lovely and comfortable and if you want to chill you can sit in the window and take in the fabulous views. Not necessarily negatives, but a couple of things to note. As an apartment, you will hear the people upstairs. They were only there for a couple of days when we were there, but could be an issue if they were up late at night. Shared washing machine only takes 50p pieces, £3.50 a wash, so if like us you have an active holiday worth saving them up beforehand. The chippy by the castle is great, best to go early though as the queues build. Poachers was a lovely restaurant, best to book though. All in all great apartment in a beautiful location and well worth visiting.

- Simon, July 2019
Kevin June 2019

“We had a great holiday and weather!”

the location and view is amazing! Lots of space in the apartment, The owner is very quick to sort any issues, there were no major issues but I would ask the owner to just keep an eye on maintenance we noticed a few things such as 5 bulbs not working but this did not effect our stay, might also be a good idea also to have the WiFi box inside the apartment so guests can reset it themselves if needed.

- Kevin, June 2019
Irene June 2019

“To many stairs for older people and a little bit of a up hill walk to high Street.”

But the accommodation and views fantastic.

- Irene, June 2019
Sep 2018

“Having stayed in cottages for 30 years, this apartment had better views than alny of my previous holidays.”

- , Sep 2018
Jan 2018

“We love the fantastic views and the decor.”

It is very comfortable and well situated. Kitchen is well equipped Our only issue is the smell on the shared stairway, which is probably tobacco from a flat below. This time we took our own air fresheners!

- , Jan 2018
Jan 2018

“Only downside is the smell of tobacco on the communal stairs which does creep into the flat”

- , Jan 2018
Oct 2017

“Nice apartment overlooking the prom, lovely views and very spacious.”

A few things could be improved though: a stair gate for the steps in the landing would be good. Also, some of the windows didn't close properly, and there was a constant smell of cigarette smoke. Partially hidden by incense sticks, but perhaps better to sort out the source of the problem.

- , Oct 2017
Jenifer Forster Sep 2017

“Great flat well equipped great location”

- Jenifer Forster, Sep 2017
Sep 2017

“What a view from the front bay window and the kitchen, overlooking the beach and sea.”

Apartment had everything we needed and more. Excellent!

- , Sep 2017
Chris Jul 2016

“A comfortable and well-provided apartment,decorated in a rather quirky style An excellent location with lovely views.”

Would be worth the owner investing in a proper door between the main bedroom and the en-suite.

- Chris, Jul 2016
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The property

Victorian style grandeur combined with luxury and a few quirky twists!

No 3 Vista Marina is a holiday apartment with a difference.

Located on the 2nd floor of this traditional Victorian seaside residence it is just a few minutes’ stroll along the promenade to the popular seaside town centre of Criccieth with a handful of lovely restaurants and arguably the best ice cream shop in North Wales! Oozing with hints of bygone days but tastefully refurbished with a touch of humour and unrestricted sea views from the lounge and master bedroom.

Enter the lobby on the ground floor and climb the grand staircase to the 2nd floor.

The apartment has a cosy sitting room with wonderful sea views and a well equipped kitchen.

The master bedroom has a roll top bath with a great view, the ideal place to soak away the aches and pains of the day whilst enjoying views over cardigan bay to Harlech castle and Barmouth.

Following the theme of luxurious decadence, the king size bed is dressed with a soft fluffy faux leopard skin throw and a wall hung flatscreen TV!

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x superking, 1 x twin, 1 x double
1 x cloakroom with a loo, sink and a 'singing fish'! Family bathroom with sink, loo, heated towel rail and bath with shower over
1 x ensuite with heater, large shower, sink & loo
1 x slipper bath in superking room
Kitchen with dishwasher, electric cooker & hob with extractor fan, microwave, gas central heating and a fridge freezer
Sitting room with a wall hung TV with Freesat.
Wifi
Sea views
Dishwasher, electric cooker & hob with extractor fan, microwave, gas central heating and a fridge freezer
TV with Freesat, DVD player
Short walk to amenities
Note: use of shared washing machine in communal laundry room.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

About the location

CRICCIETH

Porthmadog 5 miles; Portmeirion 8 miles; Abersoch 15 miles.

Often described as the 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia’, this delightful seaside town is situated just 5 miles from Porthmadog. The town’s 13th century castle perches majestically on a rocky outcrop, dominating the skyline and offering superb views of Tremadog Bay and the Snowdonia mountains. Watersports enthusiasts will be delighted by the two beaches, whilst walkers and bikers are spoilt for choice by the proximity of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. Stroll along the beaches, watch porpoises playing in the surf, or relax in the various pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, sampling the famous Cadwalader’s ice cream. Further afield, attractions such as Portmeirion’s wonderful Italianate gardens, the Ffestiniog railway in Porthmadog, Harlech Castle, Caernarfon Castle and the beautiful beaches and renowned golf courses of the Llyn Peninsula are all within an easy drive.

Note: The apartment in entered through a lobby and climbing a shared staircase to the 2nd floor. The sitting room and kitchen are well equipped for 4 people but 6 people may find it a little cosy!
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Reviews & Ratings

“Loved the apartment - loved the bath in the bedroom - sea views were fantastic.”

“Had the best stay ...”

“Overall it was nice but I wouldn't recommend staying at this property with children.”

“The settee was so uncomfortable, no back support and too deep”

“Truly wonderful apartment with superb seafront position and extremely well-appointed inside.”

“Comfortable well equipped apartment with stunning sea views.”

“We loved 3 Vista Marina.”

“We had an excellent stay in the flat and felt it comfy and very well equipped.”

“We couldn't open any of the windows.”

“Great location, excellent flat.”

“Glorious views from multiple windows and comfortable accommodation”

“A much needed break from pandemic.”

“Really great apartment, excellent location, clean and good facilities”

“A lovely apartment on the seafront and so perfect for watching the sea and straight on the beach.”

“The views and the apartment are wonderful, very well equipped and maintained with a bright airy feel.”

“Beautiful apartment with a very high spec finish and facilities.”

“It’s wonderful apartment with great views.”

“Brilliant apartment and we would definitely consider returning.”

“We had a great holiday and weather!”

“To many stairs for older people and a little bit of a up hill walk to high Street.”

“Having stayed in cottages for 30 years, this apartment had better views than alny of my previous holidays.”

“We love the fantastic views and the decor.”

“Only downside is the smell of tobacco on the communal stairs which does creep into the flat”

“Nice apartment overlooking the prom, lovely views and very spacious.”

“Great flat well equipped great location”

“What a view from the front bay window and the kitchen, overlooking the beach and sea.”

“A comfortable and well-provided apartment,decorated in a rather quirky style An excellent location with lovely views.”

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CRICCIETH