4.9★
Menai Holiday Cottages rating
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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
36 Customer Review(s)
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David 
“This property has just about everything you could ever need and more.”
The only things not provided were tea towels and oven gloves which need to be mentioned on the particulars. The house is in a lovely location within easy walking distance of the seafront and has lovely views of the castle which is also within walking distance. Our New Year stay was in some extreme cold weather so the open fire was well used and made for a very comfy stay. There were seven of us and as the property is so big there was plenty of space for us all. We had a lovely stay and would ...
The only things not provided were tea towels and oven gloves which need to be mentioned on the particulars. The house is in a lovely location within easy walking distance of the seafront and has lovely views of the castle which is also within walking distance. Our New Year stay was in some extreme cold weather so the open fire was well used and made for a very comfy stay. There were seven of us and as the property is so big there was plenty of space for us all. We had a lovely stay and would recommend to anyone.
- David, December 2025 -
Sandra “The house is lovely and warm there's everything you need to enjoy a family get together.”
Everyone enjoyed the pool room and the board games. Lovely hot showers and comfortable beds, very quiet in the evening so slept well. fantastic views of the sea and castle and well kept garden which we didn't use as the weather let us down. We still enjoyed our days around Criccieth and our visit to Harlech and the castle. We had great meals out locally at the poachers restaurant and Dylans on the sea front. Thank you to Jude and family for letting us enjoy your lovely home.
- Sandra, October 2025Elizabeth “We hope to return to the property as we enjoyed staying at the property, the view and the ease of access.”
Well equipped.
- Elizabeth, September 2025Julie “Had a great time despite some mixed weather.”
Good location, excellent facilities and loved the indoor balcony looking onto the sea and castle.
- Julie, June 2025Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Julie. We're so pleased you had a good holiday at Nanty. Jude Property Owner
Andrew “A very beautiful house in a beautiful location that is in walking distance to all the amenities.”
We all enjoyed our stay there.
- Andrew, May 2025Brian “Ideal, comfortable, well maintained, well equipped, good location with good views.”
Has the added charm of being a still-loved family house of several generations with many reminders of same, which gives a warm feeling of "home from home". Very obliging owners.
- Brian, April 2025Cheryl “We stayed for Christmas 2024 and had the most amazing time.”
The house is absolutely beautiful and the views truly magnificent. You can tell this is a much loved family home, it was very well equipped and had everything we could possibly need. We felt so at home here celebrating Christmas and my birthday with our loved ones, we all had a truly special time one that we will remember forever. Jude was so helpful and quick to answer any queries I had, she had left a lovely hamper and birthday gift which was so much appreciated. I'm struggling to put into words how amazing this property is, we are so grateful we got to spend our Christmas here and will definitely be returning. We really didn't want to leave. Thank you so very, very much.
- Cheryl, December 2024Cheryl, We're so happy to hear you had a lovely Christmas here at Nanty. Thank you for your very kind review, we really appreciate it. Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
Sarah “A lovely family home perfect for a multigenerational break.”
Staying in autumn we were comfortably warm, cosy and felt we had a home for the week. The house is very well equipped and the games room was a big bonus. Criccieth is a great base for the coast and exploring inland. It has plenty to offer in the town and still retains its traditional character. The views from the house we a special delight.
- Sarah, October 2024Caroline “Stayed at Nant yr Wyddan for 3 nights in September Great views over Cardigan Bay and the castle with only a short walk to the beach.”
The rooms were spacious with clean white linen on comfortable beds.Located in a nice quite position.On the negative side we found that the kitchen chairs were very wobbly and uncomfortable and so used the dining room instead.Also found that the bay window curtains nearly impossible to draw.It was also a shame that the snooker room was to small to have a decent game of snooker in the dark evenings.The worse thing was the unacceptable state of the pantry window which was covered in black mould and the items in the window it looked liked it had not been cleaned in months, very off putting in an area connected with food.
- Caroline, September 2024Many thanks for your feedback. We appreciate you letting us know about the issues with the window in the pantry and the curtains in the snooker room. Our housekeeper will be checking the house thoroughly and making sure these areas have particular attention. We hope you had a relaxing few days in Criccieth. Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
Elizabeth “This was the second stay in Nant y Widden.”
The house feels like a home from home and the only downside this year was the weather - the coldest wettest summer.... This is where the seats on the landing come into their own with the wonderful views over the bay to the castle. We read with envy of the people the previous week who had made use of the sun umbrella; we dreamed of eating outside and using the garden room! However we found plenty to do, visiting Bodnant, Plas Newydd and the wonderful Gallery at Llanbedrog, Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw.
- Elizabeth, June 2024Thank you so much for coming to stay a second time and for leaving lovely feedback. We really appreciate it. Only wish we could do something about the weather.... so frustrating! Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
Anna “Really enjoyed our second visit to Nant Y Wyddan.”
It is well equipped, comfortable and well maintained. We liked the improvements made to the sitting room with the new floor! The ‘look out’ window is popular with the whole family and we love the view of the sea and castle. The selection of books was enjoyed by the children as were the games. Very nice to stay in a house which is loved and well cared for!
- Anna, June 2024Thank you for your lovely feedback about staying at Nanty. We really appreciated it - we love the window seat area too! Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
David “Lovely property .”
Everything you need for a great family holiday .hope to return next year.
- David, June 2024Kathryn “We had an amazing family Christmas at Nant Y Wyddan, complete with Christmas tree and lights.”
The house is extremely spacious with 4 large bedrooms, enough space for all 3 generations of our family. The large kitchen is lovely and equipped with everything you might need. The welcome hamper and card was a lovely touch too. The front window and seating area are amazing! We spent so much time there chilling and enjoying the views. Pool room a bonus we made good use of during the bad weather. All in all a great holiday home.
- Kathryn, December 2023David “Amazing home haha great family holiday”
- David, September 2023Robert “Very good but a couple of niggles.”
Back door would not unlock and kettle leaked. Rung local contact who came quickly but could not fix door. They promised a new kettle the next day but never arrived. Other than this the house was great and would visit again, but do get the back door fixed as it is a second exit in an emergency and if you do promise a new kettle, deliver it
- Robert, July 2023Mr Oades, Thank you for letting me know about the problems you had at Nanty. Whilst we try and make sure that everything in the house is up to standard, we've obviously let you down here. Many apologies that the lock wasn't fixed quickly, and that you didn't receive a new kettle straight away. A spare kettle was put in place on changeover day and a locksmith is fixing the door. Thank you for coming to Criccieth and wishing you and your family a lovely summer. Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
Mike “We absolutely loved our stay!”
What an amazing place, in a perfect spot with incredible views, we didn’t want to leave! Thank you!
- Mike, June 2023Anna “A lovely property with the best views ever and an easy walk to the beach and the town.”
There is plenty of room for a big family with good number of tables, chairs, china etc. The Pool room was an added bonus and the garden was great too. We were blessed with lovely weather while we were there and a sunshade for the garden would have been appreciated. The beds were comfortable but we all found the duvets rather warm for a summer let. Criccieth is a great spot and we very much hope to return to Nant Y Wydden next year!
- Anna, June 2023Allan “The house was perfect in every way,the whole family of all ages agreed,and even the weather was very kind to us,many thanks from all of us.”
- Allan, June 2023Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed staying at Nanty and that you had everything you needed. Jude Property Owner
Emma “This is our second visit to Nant y Wyddan.”
It’s just gorgeous, the setting and views are amazing, the house is spacious, well equipped and very relaxing. We love it and hope to be lucky enough to return again soon.
- Emma, April 2023Andrew “A brilliant property with an amazing view, perfect for our family.”
Really well furnished and stocked with equipment, games etc. One minor point, it was great to have a Nespresso machine but would have been good if listed on the website so that we could have brought coffee pods as they aren’t available to buy locally. Overall a superb stay.
- Andrew, April 2023Thanks so much for your lovely review. We're really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Criccieth. You're absolutely right about listing the Nepresso machine on the description, I'd take pods with me too if I knew a property had a coffee machine. I've asked Menai to list it. Best wishes, Jude Property Owner
Susan “Wow what a wonderful find.”
Cottage was spacious, comfy, probably the best equipped I've ever stayed in. It was a real home from home. Its five minutes walk to the beach and the town and has ample parking which is always a bonus. The open fire was very cosy in the cold winter nights and the views of the castle and the sea very special. We found Cricceth such a pretty village and the people so friendly. We will definitely return to this fabulous home Thank you
- Susan, February 2023Thank you so much for leaving us such a brilliant review. We're so pleased you had a good break and that Nanty had everything you needed. Jude Property Owner
Emma “Wow, wow, wow!”
! What a beautiful find Nant y Wyddan was. Amazing location, photos do not do justice to the views from the property. So relaxing, the views out to sea and the castle are breath taking. The house itself is so spacious, including parking and garden. The kitchen is so well equipped and lots of games to keep you entertained if the weather isn’t kind. We hadn’t stayed in Criccieth previously but Nant y Wyddan will definitely tempt us back.
- Emma, September 2022Emma, Thanks you so much for such lovely feedback about staying at Nanty. We're so pleased you found our house comfortable and had a good holiday in Criccieth. Best wishes, Jude & Steve Property Owner
Graham “The house has some real character and is in an excellent location with stunning views.”
The house was clean, airy and comfortable to stay in and the snooker room provided a nice break from TV and mobile phones! The lounge/dining room was a very nice room to relax in and there are lots of games to play in the nice large garden for the children. There is a viewing landing which is also a very nice place to sit.
- Graham, July 2022Katie “Absolutely beautiful property.”
So glad we came back for our 2nd visit!! Has everything you could want. Views are to die for and we had the most beautiful weather. We will be back!!!
- Katie, April 2022Mike “Feel 6pm arrival restriction is excessive (even taking into account Covid measures) - 4pm would be much more reasonable.”
- Mike, September 2021Geoff “Sykes failed to give detailed COVID information when looking to book a holiday inWales”
- Geoff, May 2021Katie “The house was amazing.”
The views were second to none. We have already booked to come back!
- Katie, May 2021Liz, Carwyn Davies and Family “What a lovely stay.”
The house is comfortable . Had a bit of trouble with it being so hot in some of the bedrooms though but only that. Kitchen is amazing - we wanted for nothing. We will be back !!
- Liz, Carwyn Davies and Family, Oct 2020The Milners “Absolutely wonderful house and holiday.”
Left a tiny bit of our hearts behind in Criccieth. Hope to be back soon
- The Milners, Oct 2020Nicholas “The house is in a lovely position, a short distance from the well known Dylans restaurant and with lovely views of Criccieth.”
The kitchen is well kitted out, as are the bedrooms but lighting could be improved. The snooker room is a nice bit of fun and the lounge is pretty good. There is a shortage of opening windows but the real negative is the bathrooms, I can see why there are hardly any photographs. The upstairs shower is very weak. The downstairs shower room reminded me of boarding school in the 70s, very dated. There is easily enough room in the main bedroom for an en-suite and the other two urgently need upgrading.
- Nicholas, September 2020The Gowens “Loved our family stay - fabulous home and views.”
We will be back
- The Gowens, Sep 2020The Goulds “We have had a gorgeous holiday in your beautiful home !”
- sitting for hours in the first floor window watching the world go by and the amazing view ! Everything in your home is perfect and very welcoming. All sitting around the kitchen table every morning having breakfast is so homely. Thank you !! A lovely lovely holiday
- The Goulds, Sep 2020Gillian “Very enjoyable weekend, family get together.”
Lovely accommodation, well equipped and lovely location.
- Gillian, November 2019Margaret “The views were brilliant.”
Great to use as a base to visit other places in the surrounding area. Plenty of games to play with the children to make it a real family holiday and get them away from their tablets etc A very warm, welcoming and comforting house that wrapped itself around you.
- Margaret, October 2019Lucy Ward “Fantastic just perfect for our Christmas, didn’t want for anything”
- Lucy Ward, Jan 2019Helen Hodges “Great house for Family get together to celebrate Mum's birthday.”
Plenty of room for everyone and very well equipped. Lovely sea views and easy walk to restaurant and castle.
- Helen Hodges, Oct 2018Summary
- Four bedrooms: 2 x doubles, 1 x twin, 1 x double with additional children's size bunk beds
- Family bathroom with bath and shower over and loo
- WC and hand wash basin
- Ground floor shower room with WC and hand wash basin
- Kitchen with farmhouse style table, electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso pod machine, microwave and Smart TV
- Utility area with a washing machine, tumble dryer and large Belfast sink
- Pool room with Smart TV
- Sitting room/dining room with sofas, open fire, Smart TV, books and games, dining area table that extends to 10 seats.
- Views of castle and sea
- WiFi, Smart TV, bed linen and towels provided, open fire, pool table, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, travel cot (no linen), high chair, off road parking, garden
- Walking distance to local amenities. Note: Infants are included in party occupancy. Note: This property only accepts week long bookings during peak
The property
This beloved family holiday home has been passed down for generations.
It has been so thoughtfully refurbished to compliment period features and make the best of all the space to enhance your stay.
A perfect example of this is a fantastic nook that looks over Criccieth bay and the castle on the headland.
I could while away hours in this very spot!
"A cherished home from home that you will just fall in love with!
Don't take my word for it...see for yourself!" This house is in such a great spot.
Just a short stroll from the beach, castle, coastal path and not to mention all the shops, cafes and restaurants that Criccieth has to offer.
You really would have no reason to get in the car.
If you were after a little more exploration, it is so easy to continue further along the Llyn Peninsular or head into the Snowdonia National Park from here.
North Wales really is your Oyster!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
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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: Feather Bedding
Note: The bunk beds are only suitable for children, 12 years and under.
Note: The Family Bathroom has been refurbished and no longer has a separate shower enclosure. There is a bath with shower over, hand basin and a loo.
Note: Infants are included in party occupancy (total max 10)
Note: 8 adults onlyThis property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
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