Preswylfa

Had a lovely stay at the cottage, lovely cosy place to stay, cottage and village and views was lovely, unfortunately it was the weather that let us down and cut our holiday short but had a lovely stay

We had a great stay at Preswylfa.

It feels like the owner has made a great effort to ensure that this is a welcoming, clean and comfortable cottage. The beds and sofas were really comfortable and the standard of cleanliness in the house and garden was very good. This was a great location for exploring the local area and would thoroughly recommend.

Shower needs fixing the shower head keepsfailing out holder otherwise nice been here few times

Our second stay in this home from home cottage in a perfect location.

Well equipped and comfortable for a peaceful week in the Welsh countryside.

Lovely little country cottage in a beautiful setting.

Very cosy and spotlessly clean.

Fantastic stay in this lovely cottage.

It had everything we needed and was perfect for us and our dog. The garden was great for the dog, and the house was in a fantastic location for walks. Would certainly stay again.

We have been coming to Penmachno for the last 13 years love ,the cottage and location .

Lovely view and only a minutes walk from the only shop and pub in the village. We did have problems getting the portable electric heaters to work but it wasn’t an issue as we used the oil heater when required . The upstairs smoke alarm just kept turning on all the time in the end for no reason so we had to disconnect , the battery I assume . These things are important but minor issues and didn’t affect our stay , we will be back again

Enjoyed the stay .

.. had a pleasant relax of a week ... As always when on holiday, used the bin facilities; had to make 'other' arrangaments for the food waste though, as the food wasten bin itself was already full, that is, hadn't been emptied from previous use. Hey ho! The only other real 'down' was both the back and front doors ... one had dropped (back) the front door neede either pushing or pulling. No trouble at all, I'd imagine, for a younger bloke, but I'm almost a pensioner, with very arthritic hands. Ouch. Anyway, cheers for the use of Preswylfa. Penmachno village has always been close to my heart. I enjoyed being back there again. Hwyl hwyl.

A welcoming, homely, well equipped and comfy cottage that is a great base for exploring the area from.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, very cosy,location was great too visit different places, cottage was well equipped with everything, shop was useful down the road.

Our doggies loved the walks local. Thanks for a lovely stay. Debbie and Adrian

Lovely cottage nice and roomy, shower ran a little hot and cold but managed to work out after a few days, bathroom door handle needs looking at nearly got trapped in.

Nice spacious garden and a lovely welcome pack. We had a good stay.

had a nice week here shame the eagles pub only opens certain days my big dog enjoy the walks around the area i will come back again thanks for the welcome treats

Traditional authentic cottage.

Loved by my family. In a magical valley. You can’t buy authenticity. We were there for Snowdon but it was so much more. Don’t ever change the internal doors. The shower may need updating and the front door draughtproofing. But these are mere details. I would stay again, except there’s a world to see.

This was our second visit to Preswylfa.

The weather was good and this time we were able to appreciate the garden outside which is ideal for children or pets.The property is ideally situated for visiting Betwys-y-Coed and surrounding area.The coast is only one hour away by car.A plus for us was seeing the little HouseSparrows busy with their nesting around about at this time of year.

Lovely surprise welcome pack on arrival.

Kitchen well equipped.Comfort in the evening could be improved,Settee is a little tired.We ourselves prefer a bed mattress with a firmer support.Good enclosed garden.

Although the cottage was lovely we did have some problems .

.. The back door did not open fully,we couldn't get any channels on the TV, the bedding had an awful smell( like it had been left damp too long), there was rain water falling from the chimney lintel and the grouting in the shower was black. As it was raining a lot apart from lighting the wood burner it was difficult to dry coats and shoes.We would have given the cottage a much higher rating if these issues were resolved.

Property is tired and not the cleanest.

Comfy enough though and good garden for dogs. As a cottage that allows dogs it would be helpful if the information folder noted local dog walks. There is no mention at all of the local pub in the information only a couple of places further afield. The local pub is friendly but is rarely open as its hours are very short and food served is only for a couple of hours friday and saturday so this information may be of benefit to others. I used to rent a cottage out and kept on top of it so it was always fresh so maybe I am a bit picky. There is a lovely stove which is starting to rust when a coat of heat resistent paint can be applied in ten minutes once a year to keep it looking good. Its the little things. Very friendly locals in the area and we enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic setting.

Pub and local shop ideal. The cottage had everything that we needed. Wished we could’ve stayed longer! Thank you

Ideal location for exploring Snowdonia and North Wales.

Charming and well equipped cottage. The only downside was we felt that it could do with some TLC, a bit shabby in places.

Really enjoyed the break , the property had all facilities for an enjoyable week .

Hob was a bit difficult to get use to but after reading the instructions everything was fine. All beds where extremely comfortable, not to sure about the TV stations we ended up downloading Netflix. Pub and local shop only about 100 yards away .The pub we were told only serves food on a Friday and Saturday evening . Would defiantly come back again !

We enjoyed our stay at this house.

The garden was very helpful for our dog. The village was very nice and friendly. The countryside surround spectacular. The bed was very comfortable.

The house was rather spacious inside.

Really nice quiet village and excellent location for exploring northern Snowdonia, cader idris and both the north and southern coasts . Had a lovely time , but had to close the windows for several hours during the stay as noise from neighbours doing building work. The house Wi-Fi and the lovely hamper were a great surprise. It is a lovely village to explore and the conwy falls cafe which is just down the road does the most fantastic breakfasts. Many thanks.

We had a lovely week at the cottage.

Everything we needed for a good break was there. Our only issue was we struggled to open the back door, and the catches on the bedroom doors didn't hold. Plus they were doing work next door which was noisy at times, and did set the dogs off barking. But overall these issues did not affect the time we had in this very pleasant cottage.

We really enjoyed our weeks stay at preswylfa cottage good clean spacious cottage with outstanding views and the welcome pack was great the owners are very friendly and welcoming thanks for a wonderful stay

The cottage was lovely.

The customer service from Sykes was dreadful

Great cottage.

Lovely enclosed garden for dogs. Quite spacious inside. Really nice quiet village but pretty central to coast, snowdon, portmeiron. Had a lovely time and would definitely go back. Oh and conwy falls cafe which is just down the road done the most fantastic breakfasts.

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful area.

Beds were comfortable and wifi was excellent. Also great to have a very friendly local pub and small shop. Recommended!

Lovely cottage, everything you need provided.

Clean and comfortable. Great location very near to Betws-y-Coed. Would definitely recommend it’s a lovely place to stay.

We’ve booked several cottages over the years and I would say this one was ok but there is definitely room for improvement.

I think customers should be informed that the TV reception is very poor. We had none all week over Christmas and although there was Netflix, this was a shame. The cottage was very cold on arrival but after putting on the electric fires, the fuse board kept tripping (several times). The kitchen tap dripped constantly and the oven (and extractor fan) had not been cleaned in a while and consequently smoked when turned on! Parking outside the cottage was difficult (a ‘no parking sign, on the gate would be helpful) as neighbours put out bollards outside theirs, forcing you to park 200 yards away. For privacy, it would have been nice to have blinds up at the bathroom window and the window at the top of the stairs. Having said all that, the bed was comfy and the lounge was cosy when the fire was lit.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful little village close to many walks and amenities.

Clean and tidy with literally everything you can possibly need. Welcoming dogs which is a great plus. Lovely and kind owners easy to reach and promptly responding. Thanks.

What a lovely, welcoming cottage, had everything you want for a getaway, real fire, garden, nice kitchen and tastefully done throughout.

Walks from the doorstep and pub & shop 1 min away.

The cushions on the dining table chairs do not fit and make it awkward to sit at the table.

I'd say bin them or maybe get something better for the chairs. The property is a typical Welsh cottage in my eyes and is what I would expect, the garden is ideal for dog owners. I would like to suggest some NO PARKING or "Resident of No.2" signs attached to the fence as the property next door is an air BnB and during our stay they had visitors with two cars.

Cottage was exactly as advertised.

A shame that COVID cleaning didn’t leave enough time for cleaning of cobwebs from ceilings. Apart from that everything was perfect

This is a lovely cottage in a village where there are lots of opportunities to walk and experience amazing views.

The cottage was very clean, well organised and compact. It had everything we needed and easily accommodated four adults and a dog. The beds were very comfortable! There is only one bathroom and no room to add another without extending. A washing machine would be helpful or if not, a change of towels mid week. When we arrived, I contacted the owner about the hot water and they replied straight away resolving the issue. We were always able to park outside the cottage which was really helpful. The village has a pub which is good value and a shop for essentials. We would rent this cottage again

On one hand we had a lovely holiday but that was more to do with the surroundings and location.

I think there probably has been a lot more cleaning done following previous reviews however I think there is still room for improvement. The plus side is it’s a lovely cosy old cottage with a beautiful fireplace and a great garden (even though it rained the whole time) but it is very tired and could do with a lot of tlc (painting, new kitchen/ carpets etc). Being constructive, as an old cottage it is never going to perfect with cobwebs etc but I think the fake flowers etc should be removed as they are just dust gatherers. My opinion is that it’s a 3 tick property not 4 due to the updating needed and expectations would be far lower.

It would be useful to have a drying rack for the washing and more than one tea towel for a week stay.

Otherwise a lovely village, very cosy but comfortable cottage. A welcome basket was a lovely surprise. We were there in the very hot weather. Thank you.

We had a enjoyable holiday however the cottage wasn’t as clean as it could be.

There were cobwebs, dust and the skirting boards needed cleaning in many rooms. Also, the back door wouldn’t fully open where we were greeted with a garden full of dog mess. Generally the cottage requires a good deep clean and a lot of tlc.

This was a lovely cosy cottage as described but it was filthy dirty and in my opinion not been cleaned At all and has clearly not had a deep clean in a long time with dust and hair everywhere

If that is cleaning to standard then I'm a dutch uncle.

Very poor cleaning in the bathroom as we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic it was shockingly disgusting. I could say a lot more about the property but then people might think I was nit picking. Very very DISSAPOINTED guest.

The cottage itself was absolutely charming from the minute I laid my eyes on the red door.

It boasted a cosy living room and well equipped kitchen with an ample sized garden for my energetic pup to run around in - not too harsh on the eyes either with fantastic views surrounding Penmachno. Plenty of room in the cottage for four people and the beds were extremely comfortable, in the absence of radiators, electrics heaters were dotted around in the buildings and not to mention the centrepiece to the living room being the log fire which even in June we could resist lighting one or two evenings. The cottage itself was just a stones throw away from the local pub, which is small granted, but delightful and immediately next to this a corner shop that had plenty to offer from fresh fruit and veg to toiletries. Penmachno itself is a quiet village but you are only a 10 minute drive from Betws-Y-Coed where you will not be short of pubs, shops and restaurants. I’ve had a brilliant week in Snowdonia, my own criticism is that it wasn’t long enough.

I sent an email of complaint dated 13th June from kirsten@homeinbury.

co.uk detailing the unclean and mouldy condition of the property, included some photo evidence. Please refer to the email.

Reasonable price, close to all attractions and superb little cosy cottage that was safe and pet friendly!

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Suited us two adults and 3 children well. So much to do in the surrounding area, a weekend wasn’t enough!

Welcoming cosy cottage which felt homely.

Welcome pack was gratefully received and helped us settle in. Garden was so peaceful and had great views. Very friendly pub and shop. Great location for exploring North Wales.

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful area.

Friendly pub at end of road. No washing machine which might be a problem for families with children.

Cottage was in a great location to explore multiple areas of wales without traveling too far such as the coast, Bala and Snowdon.

The cottage was easy to find, clean and cosy, the bed was very comfy and had everything we needed.

Lovely little cottage in peaceful valley.

Pub only open some nights and only serving food Friday and Saturday however very friendly when we went. Added bonus for us was the newly open Londis convenience store. A most relaxing and enjoyable stay

Everything and better, will return again!

Great cottage and location for exploring Snowdonia and surrounding activities.

Well equipped cottage with beautiful views first thing in the morning of sheep grazing in the field across the road. Nice welcome gift, parking right outside during our stay, good selection of board games, comfortable beds and good wifi access (which helped as our network was lost once at the cottage) The cottage could benefit from having a washing machine, iron and a small shelf in the shower. However there was a small table top iron board available and we bought our own iron with us. Although I wouldn't want the small recommendations to take anything away from how great this cottage was! Family of four including 6 & 9 year olds who loved it! Would definitely recommend this cottage

We all loved our stay at Preswylfa cottage.

It was a perfect base for us with stunning views. We felt at home straight away and enjoyed the welcome gift. We are looking forward to returning soon.

The Cottage is well placed for the main hikes in the area Quite location with a friendly pub.

Good hot shower which is must have after hiking. Kitchen diner worked well, but ate out most of our meals.

Comfy cottage in a central location.

Everything was provided including heaters in all rooms and means of lighting the wood burning stove which was lovely during the very wet week we had. Some furnishings were a little worn but all quite functional. We appreciated the welcome basket and the boxed games.

The cottage looked more spacious on the photos on the site than the reality.

Its quite dated inside, feels like it needs a good clean and the furniture outside has seen better days.

Wonderful cottage, brilliant extras added in like the logs for the fire for the first night.

The beds were super comfortable and we all had a brilliant time. Close to zip world and waterfalls. A lovely relaxed break. Thank you.

Lovely cottage with a lovely homely feel.

Well thought out by owners in terms of everything you needed was supplied. Great location - will definitely return!

I enjoyed most the views from the window.

And surroundings. Great location to betws y coed. Only negative is the pub not open everyday.

We had a wonderful Christmas in a beautiful setting.

Parking was at a premium but we managed

The cottage was perfect and would be happy to book it again as we have a wonderful break.

The only thing I would say was just to make guest aware that, during our stay, the pub only served food on a Saturday night and when we arrived on the Tuesday evening approximately 8pm, there was no where local to get some take away food. This was not a real problem, but if we were aware, could have been more prepared.

Beautiful quiet cottage close to local attractions.

Loved the log fire and facilities within the cottage. The perfect getaway from the city life!

The cottage is very comfortable and we would be very likely to book again.

Just two things - there needs to be more pans compatible with the hob cooker as there was only two that would work on it. The mattresses are a little tiredbut a very enjoyable stay was had by all and would definitely recommend. Thank you.

Penmachno, North Wales & Snowdonia (Sykes Ref.

974158) We stayed here at the beginning of the school summer holidays. The location is good for access to all the attractions of North Wales but you will need a car. The Photos reflect the interior of this compact cottage well. The On road parking is first come first parked and in our week we only once got parked in front of the property, the rest of the time we were 300-500 yards away. Also with other people parked tight in front of the property it is sometimes difficult to squeeze passed to the gate to actually enter the property, Oh and there is no way you can fit 2 cars in front unless you have 2 micro city cars. The Slate patio in the back garden looks good but is pretty uneven so watch your trips and falls. The road at front the house goes up the beautiful Penmachno valley this road turns out to be VERY popular with motocyclists who start going up in groups from about 8AM. This limits your lazy holiday morning lay-in bed time! Great if you’re Harley-Davidson fans as the variety of bikes was spectacular. When we were there we had a leak from the shower room into the lounge this steady drip became a cascading waterfall after BOB the handyman came to fix it on 2 occasions. This stopped us using the only shower, so we left the property early as they seemed unable to fix it. Looking at the repair book this has been a problem for months.

Great cottage in a lovely location.

Easy to explore around.