Bryn Derwen

We really enjoyed our stay at Bryn Derwen.

The bedrooms were very comfortable. The location was stunning, very quiet and peaceful. Facilities were generally very good, well equipped kitchen, two wood burners, excellent WiFi etc however it would have been useful to have known that there was no freezer in either of the fridges - we'd brought some ice cream so had to eat it all on the first night! There was no sign of any garden furniture which would have been nice for the sunnier days. Although generally clean the property could perhaps do with a more thorough deep clean now.

The property was well maintained and very well equipped.

The kitchen had lots of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans and the cooker/microwave were easy to use. The double fridge was useful, but it was a surprise not to have this switched on for our arrival. Additional bedding and utensils were available, though we did not need them. Having a separate lounge and dining room was good. There was little storage space in the bedrooms, but this was not a major drawback. Overall, we really enjoyed the property. The location was great (very scenic if isolated) and the rough track up to the property was not as bad as we had feared. We would happily return to this property. A welcome pack was waiting (including eggs and bread and Welsh cakes) for us and we had no problems throughout the stay.

A lovely Cosy Cottage & well equipped for a relaxing Holiday.

The log burners are great on a chilly evening. 2 Bathrooms makes life easier for a group staying. We enjoyed sharing the outdoor space with the sheep & Cows. It is off the beaten track & you do have to drive Carefully up the gravel track but well worth it in our opinion

A very cozy cottage in a beautiful place, both dining place and living room have an incredible view towards the sea, you can start your hike right from the gate and I especially enjoyed the sunsets over the Irish Sea.

We had only one problem which was the slate road leading up to the house. With our ordinary family van we could hardly use it and parked the car in the village, walking up the hill on the Slate Trail to the houseevery time. It would probably be good to mention this in the property description. But on the other hand it may have kept us from booking, and we would have missed our stay in this lovely place.

We have just arrived home from our holiday and have already re booked for next year.

We have had a fantastic stay. The cottage is lovely. Really clean and spacious and equipped with everything you need. We loved how it has been modernised to a very high standard whilst still maintaining the traditional features. Beds are extremely comfortable and the facilities are fabulous. The views are AMAZING! 10/10 from us. We didn’t want to leave! We had many happy nights sat around the fire playing games and having some real family time without the distractions of a TV in the background. Thankyou so much! See you next year

Some imaginative creating of clothes storage space would really make a great difference and maybe a longer type of clothes dryer rather than the vertical one.

Having said that it's a great cottage, comfortable and really nice to stay there and the slate road is part of the charm. Possibly advise people to drive on centre and edge of road then they won,t need to worry about their car sump. Nice touch to leave the milk, bread & eggs! Next Wales visit will almost certainly stay here again.

Excellent cottage, so peaceful and relaxing , nothing i would change ( only the weather ).

Would recommend ....

Overall very rural place we love it, if you driving take a 2nd left not the 1st left or you need 4x4 then you ok There’s NO freezer

The property is beautiful with great location, views and appointments but there are drawbacks.

The access track should be either improved or stated on the listing as more suitable for 4x4s as having had a lot of rain both our cars scraped undersides when using the track. The property is listed as no pets but there was significant black dog hairs. My grandson had to go to Porthmadog for medical care and steroid/inhaler prescription. Push/pull in bathroom temperamental despite being reported in the visitor book previously. Saucepans had to be thoroughly cleaned before use. That said the quality of fittings and location are great. The beds and bedding are lovely and comfortable. The bathrooms spotless and the welcome pack very nice. A vacuum cleaner would have helped us keep on top of day to day cleanliness.

The driveway to the property requires a little attention.

Recycling waste is required. If you like peace and quite with good views at a reasonable price this fits the bill.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The place was in a lovely location with views on a clear day. We didn't spend a huge amount of time there, as it was really just a base for us to explore from. We did end up just using the track to the house once a day (once out in the morn, and once in in the evening). It is a rough slate track, which isn't particularly easy to navigate in the dark, nor kind to the car. We didn't have WiFi, as advertised or a few introductory logs for the fire. There's no TV, but a plethora of games and jigsaws. This didn't take away from the experience, just worth a comment. All in all, I would go again.... it's a splendid location!!

Can’t really fault the property.

Cottage has been renovated to the highest standard and the views are to die for. Some people might miss aTV and the Wi-Fi was hit and miss but didn’t bother us. If you’re a walker, reader or someone who loves solitude then this doesn’t get any better. Will definitely be back. If I win the lottery I’ll be making the owners an offer.