Yr Hen Festri

Lovely cottage, fantastic location and very very clean and well stocked with towels, good quality linen, pillows etc.

. A few small details were lacking for example the tumble dryer wasn't working (however owners remedied within 24 hrs), bedroom blinds/curtains were very thin so having kids and in summer it was very difficult getting them to sleep as the rooms were bright. Owners did replace two of them during our stay which improved them. There were a few other smaller details that, whilst didn't really affect our stay, were a bit of an annoyance like dishwasher was empty of salt and rinse aid (again, owners came to refill quickly when reported), no kids/plastic crockery/cutlery, TV remote very unresponsive despite battery change, front door and utility door locks are tricky to use, contractor arrived one day to clean the render but we hadn't been notified, garden furniture was being updated during our stay and again we weren't notified. Felt a bit like they were not quite ready for the summer season whilst we were there. Overall, we can't fault the responsiveness of the owners or willingness to sort things, but it would have been a better experience never having to contact them in the first place. We would stay again and the location, cleanliness and cottage itself is really wonderful.

Accommodation good, exactly as described.

Outside poor, garden furniture lets the property down, wooden and in bad repair, no umbrella for hot days !! Planters full of dead plants and uncared for.

Accommodation was excellent.

Our only observation was the property could do with an EV charger as the area had a lack of public chargers

Lovely spacious property with everything You need.

Great location with lots to do without having to travel too far. We would definitely come back

Amazing location and stunning property.

Our family had a wonderful stay. Everything we could need had been considered, immaculately presented and great communication as well as ease of check in.

Lovely place inside was super clean.

Really happy with stay 5 stars from me

Great location, nicely done renovation The property had everything you would need and done to a good spec.

Lovely property, really clean and well furnished.

Super comfy beds!

We loved this property and there were so many places to visit nearby.

We requested that the wine cooler be looked at as it did not work, the owner visited and promised to come back the following day to sort, but never returned

Lovely stay.

The property has mountain views, and is close to Caernarfon. The Vestry is an unusual property, ideally for fit guests as stairs are steep and in constant use as it has no toilet on the living, kitchen area floor. The single room and bed are very small, more suitable for child/teenager.

Had a lovely stay for the Easter holidays.

The house was clean and very inviting. With 3 kids it was spacious and had no issues with WIFI which was great with still having to work during our stay. The house heats up quickly and lovely hot showers! Definitely be booking again next year!

Beautiful accommodation finished to a high standard.

Well equipped with everything you need for a conforrable stay. Amazing views and the location makes it a perfect base to explore the local area. Only down side for us was the mattresses, especially the one in the main bedroom, it was springey and uncomfortable. If the mattresses matched the high quality finish of the rest of the house, it would be a 10 out out 10 accommodation for us.

Very comfortable property, converted to a high standard.

Convenient location.

We had a lovely stay at Yr Hen Festri.

Upon arrival, we found the house to be very clean and comfortable. The fire had been set, with spare wood. There was also a couple of cosy blankets. The beds were comfortable. From reading the description, we thought one bedroom was on the first floor, but they were all on the ground floor. Both the showers were good. As others have said, the wifi is poor, but we knew about that and it was nice to unplug. Unfortunately the local pub is closed, but there are lovely walks just out of the front door. And brilliant beaches just a short drive away. More crockery and cutlery would be good, as would some cleaning products.

The cottage was lovely, well designed, clean and comfortable, the location was wonderfully quiet and conveniently situated for what we wanted to do in the area.

Our only reservation was the wifi mentioned in the facilities, it was so slow as to be unusable, my daughter had taken her laptop to do some work and was unable to do anything. Other than that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We had a great time in Snowdonia and this was a lovely cottage to stay in.

We had all the amenities needed. The only feedback would be that the Wifi was a little slow. Overall, we enjoyed our stay!

Immaculate.

Lovely property and would definitely return. To avoid negative reviews please update the property listings and info- e.g. no hot tub any more!

Lovely upside down house, 11 deluxe windows to the open plan lounge, diner, kitchen area.

After 48 hours, really missed a window to look out of. The furnishings were good quality, towels white and soft, linen beautiful, beds comfy, although double not king. Kitchen area well equipped, bathroom and en suite fabulous. Blackout curtains would have been a bonus. Parking for 2 large saloon cars was difficult but not impossible, just challenging! Location for exploring north wales was brilliant. And for climbing snowdon, so convenient, just 15 minutes drive from the llanberis path. Thank you to Andy for popping by with a hairdryer, it was very kind of you.

Sofas worn and uncomfortable, Upstairs the views could not be seen sitting down, or even standing up if you were under 6ft.

outside seating was a picnic table squeezed between two buildings with no view. towels were worn and bathroom began to smell after first week. No hot tub, but literature had not been amended. In the kitchen the cutlery and crockery was of poor quality and missmatched. the TV could not be viewed for the reflections from windows with no curtairs. Internet 0.22mbs!! We went home early!

I think the hot tub was removed between us finding the property on Sykes and actually booking, which was a little disappointing.

The property could do with some slightly thicker curtains. The pub that is in walking distance was closed, not sure if this is permanent. Overall though a lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

Really lovely property the pictures don't so it justice, will definitely be back!

We absolutely loved staying here, the view of Snowdonia is beautiful and the sunsets are amazing.

Hot tub was top of the range and we really enjoyed that. Only a 5 minute drive to Bangor or across the bridge to Anglesey. We would have loved a king size bed but that’s not an issue, just preference! Amazing would highly recommend.

Excellent property.

Second time to stay here Didn’t want to leave So relaxing Clean Spacious Wil 100% be returning

Lovely accommodation, close to lots of wonderful places.

We first stayed here last year and loved it we rebooked! The hot tub was a wonderful treat after long days walking and scrambling.

This property is just gorgeous!

It has everything you need.. except internet, it's so low that you can't watch netflix or do anything on the internet, we used our mobile data. Which if you need to do any work is very difficult and expensive buying kids mobile data. Also curtains are not a thing, so your bedrooms are so light I was awake very early every morning. Only those two things were inconvenient but not holiday ruining. Beautiful house and great location for everything.

Amazing little cottage.

Very central to all the major sites around North Wales yet remote enough for some solitude and tranquility! Andy (the owner) has gone above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect! Very responsive. Would 100% recommend this cottage holiday!

Cutlery and pots parti ularly tea cups and dishes were hardly enough and some were badly chipped otherwise cottage was very comfortable

A great property in an amazing location, with quality fixtures and fittings and the bonus of a hot tub.

We were on motor cycles, touring North Wales, and it was great to relax in the tub after a days riding.

Well presented cottage.

Loved the views of the mountains one way and the sunsets the other. Located quiet area ( just what we needed). 10 - 15 min drive from Caernarfon and Bangor. The lovely village and lake of Llanberis very close by. Due to visiting prior to pubs/restaurants/cafes opening indoors we found the cooking facilities in the cottage very useful. And the hot tub...... my husband said “what do we need that for?” Well after the first day out walking he certainly new what it was for!

A lovely cottage one the countryside.

Excellent base, not far to the main roads which you can travel all over north Wales andAnglesey. Has a view of the top of Snowdon. Hot tub was lovely after a day exploring. Very peaceful and calm. A lovely 3 days. I would recommend and go back.

The cottage was gorgeous we didn't want to leave.

It was equipped with everything we needed and more. I now want a wine chiller of my own. The beds were very comfortable and rooms spacious. The upside down living meant we had lovely views of the sun setting. And the hot tub with the outdoor changing area was a pure delight and relished by my granddaughter. We loved the area, exploring the Welsh coastline, we loved Black Rock sands and Snowdonia Riding Stables.

Great holiday, central to where you could go

Lovely property that was close to lots of adventures we wanted to experience!

We had a wonderful week exploring Snowdon and surrounding area and would then come 'home' and jump in the hot tub and enjoy the quiet and relaxing surroundings. Andy the owner was always gracious and quick in his responses to my many texts even before we got there, which ranged from online shopping delivery, to best places to eat out!

Fantastic stay.

Happy to recommend to anyone who is visiting North West Wales. Thanks.

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage.

It’s in a really peaceful location ideal for exploring the local area. The outdoor space is disappointing, I was hoping for expansive views of the fabulous snowdonia scenery from the hot tub, however there aren’t any views from the rear yard In which the hot tub is situated and it is somewhat overlooked. The owners of the property were very helpful in resolving a few issues such as the wine chiller which was broken. All in all a comfortable cottage which proved a great base for getting out and about.

Fabulous cottage only issues we had were trying to find our way around the back of the house at night to use the hot tub as the lights could not be turned on from the house and we were definitely not in walking distance from a pub.

Otherwise fabulous cottage

Lovely property - had everything we needed for a very enjoyable new year stay.

Hot tub was a lovely bonus. Located in a great part of North Wales with plenty to see and do. Would definitely recommend!

Great location, only twenty minutes from Snowdon.

Really nice house with modern decor and facilities as well as a clean and maintained hot tub.

Lovely and clean.

Light, airy and had everything we needed. Recommended.

Perfect

Lovely place and nice helpful host.

The owner showed us round and explained everything and we had a great time. Would go here again

Lovely intimate upside down cottage.

The lounge & kitchen on first floor had lovely views from the skylight. The place was warm with plenty of hot water and heating, including a log fire. The highlight was the hot tub which comfortably sits 4 people, though I think can hold 8. The site says you can park 3 cars on the property though Sykes are 2. The only downside for me was that I'm a light sleeper and need dark rooms, so I light blinds would have sides a deeper sleep for me and one of my friends and

Lovely location.

Loved everything about it! You definitely need a car to stay here. Hot tub was fabulous after all our walking!

Beautiful holiday cottage .

Immaculately clean and comfortable. The hot tub spotless and a real bonus . Situated in a very nice quiet location.

Location is good ,hot tub great and cottage done to a good spec

To get to the Hot Tub had to go out the front door, up the drive (2 car lengths) and open the back gate into the to the back yard to the Hot Tub.

Having said that the Hot Tub was excellent and very clean. The Land Lord who we met twice was very helpful and a very nice chap. The views of the mountains from the windows were excellent. Fantastic walk in showers....what a treat. Places of interest were close to the accommodation which saved so much time and cost in travel. Castles, Anglesey, went to a pre Historic Barrow if you are into History. Plenty of restaurants ect. Superstores close by...Morrison's (but keep your eye on the 3 hours only or fined £85...has a number plate recognition ) and also a Tesco super market. I hope all this information helps holiday maker's, loads of choices for all ages and taste. To think I wondered if I would get bored....but no way too much to do and see.....my feet ached lol x

Everything was good if not better than the advert.

would recommend Sykes Holiday Cottages any time

Lovely stay here at Yr Hen Festri, local to activities within North Wales which enabled us to drive to lots of beautiful sights.

The property is situated near a restaurant (booking highly recommended especially at weekends), however other than this there isn't any shops or pubs near by. This did not take away from our lovely experience however. The hot tub is spacious and the owner meets you on arrival to show you how it works. The house its was very spacious and the wood burning stove topped it off for us. I would recommend this property.

Great location and beautiful cottage.

Great location, great views and very welcoming and helpful owners.

Hot tub and log burner wonderful Gorgeous cottage

Zipworld and Snowdon

Lovely place and excellent centre for tourist activities and walking

It was fantastic!

! Abolsutely wonderful. We will definitely be re-booking. The location and set up was brilliant. To be picky the only added bonus would have been basic kitchen things such as cooking oil, kitchen foil and cling film!

This is a beautiful holiday home, ideally situated for exploring the area.

The photos don't do it justice - immaculately clean and the views of Snowdon and Anglesey are beautiful. We visited with a 4 & 6 year old who had a bedroom each and loved the hot-tub! Towels, bedding, tea-towels and even dishwasher tablets and a small amount of tea & coffee were provided as well as a bottle of wine! Lovely touches. Andy, the owner, couldn't have done more for us. We had a medical emergency and he even offered us a lift - genuinely kind and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and will definitely recommend to friends. We left today and seems we left a teddy behind - Andy is posting it to us! What a fantastic service.

This accomodation has been beautifully renovated, it was comfortable and clean.

The hot tub was a treat. I would definately recommend this property.

The cottage was beautiful and had been converted and renovated to a really high standard.

The 'upside down' design was very clever, and we loved the open plan living area upstairs. The welcoming bottle of wine was a lovely surprise and it was really handy to find that we didn't need all the cleaning equipment we had brought with us as it was all provided, even down to the dishcloth! The bedrooms were spacious and exceedingly comfortable and both the main bathroom and the en-suite were really luxurious. It did feel a little odd going 'downstairs' to bed, but we soon got used to that. The weather wasn't too kind to us, so we didn't get as much use out of the hot-tub as we would have liked, but when the opportunity arose it was a real treat and it really soothed aching muscles from walking in the beautiful countryside. The first couple of days, the weather was particularly bad, but the cottage was lovely and cosy - so much so that we had to 'make' ourselves venture out. There was so many places to go and most of them were less than a half hour drive away. There were plenty of lovely restaurants and pubs to eat in and the both the local Chinese and Indian take-away were excellent. Andy, the owner, wasn't intrusive but made it clear that he was available if we had any problems or needed any advice. Our only criticism - the holiday wasn't long enough!

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