Guests say
Guests adore the cottage's stunning location and views, with its peaceful setting and direct beach access. The property is spacious and generally well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay and a snooker room for entertainment. While some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues and a lack of information packs, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
The property is generally described as clean, with specific mentions of a 'spotless' house. However, there are comments about deeper cleaning needs and cobwebs, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, stunning views, and direct access to the beach, making it an exceptional feature of the property.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfortable furniture and beds. However, some guests noted insufficient seating for the number of guests the property accommodates.
Facilities are appreciated, like the snooker room, but there are several reports of maintenance issues and under-equipped kitchens, affecting the score.
While guests appreciate the property and some mention a welcome basket, there is no consistent reference to gifts or thoughtful touches. The lack of an information pack was noted, but without more detail on thoughtful gestures, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Perched on the spectacular coast of Red Wharf Bay, boasting incredible sights of the sea, is this detached, four-bedroom cottage, Porth Llongdy Uchaf. Enjoying an enclosed front garden and a sloped rear garden with exceptional views, Porth Llongdy Uchaf is the perfect family escape. Arriving at the property, you will discover a large driveway to leave your car before you soak in the quaint surroundings of Red Wharf Bay. Be welcomed into the homely sitting room, decorated in soft tones for ultimate relaxation; put your feet up and escape reality with the Smart TV. Stepping through the property, locate the fabulous kitchen, beautifully laid out, with a breakfast bar in the heart of the room and grey décor for an elegant finish; here you can rustle up tasty meals for the group. After dinner is served, head into the stunning conservatory, bathed in natural light, with a dining area in the corner; throw a log into the woodburning stove for the perfect ambiance as you tuck into a heart-warming meal. Relish a glass of wine in the rear garden to take advantage of the glorious scenery before joining the group on the first-floor in the games room for a fun game of snooker. As the day draws to a close, indulge in a bubble-bath in the family bathroom or pick the king-size bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom for a peaceful evening. There are three more fantastic bedrooms to choose from, including another two king-size beds, one with an en-suite shower room and luxury dressing room or decide to snuggle up in the twin bedroom on the ground-floor; all king-size bedrooms boast a smart TV and picturesque views. Wake-up with a cup of tea in the conservatory and curl up with a compelling book before you begin an action-packed day with your family. The Ship Inn pub is just a stone's throw away from the home, with beamed ceilings and views of the bay, this pub is an idyllic local to try for a spot of lunch. This area is great for scenic walks and cycling, as well as a bunch of attractions, including the 12th-century ruins of Hen Capel Lligwy for wonderful sights from the hill, as well as Pili Palas Nature World, just a short drive away, for pretty butterflies and meerkats. Travel to the seaside town of Benllech for golden, sandy beaches, clear waters where you can enjoy canoeing and surfing, or rummage around a great selection of gift shops for a souvenir. Head to the town of Beaumaris for delicious eateries to experiment and tour the castle, which was 'never built' for a glimpse into Beaumaris' history. For the idyllic coastal escape with your loved ones, stay at Porth Llongdy Uchaf.
The seaside village of Benllech boasts a long, sandy beach, as well as a great selection of shops and cafes on the beachfront. In the centre you will find more shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels. This area is excellent for the whole family, the village is ideal for family holidays whereas the rural surroundings is suited for the elderly looking for a tranquil getaway with easy access to the coast. Here you can also see the glorious mountains of Snowdonia.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Lower-ground utility.
Sitting room.
Conservatory/dining room.
Games room
Gas central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire.
Double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Five Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Enclosed front garden and large rear garden with lawn, decking and furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles, beach 0.6 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- RSPB Valley Wetlands
Reviews (13)
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Sandie
It's in a fabulous position overlooking the bay. We had a problem with the washing machine from day one but the owner was quick to sort this for us. Would recommend it the property to anyone.
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Judie
It is the most beautiful property and it is an honour to be able to stay here. Silly things need checking The key box needs replacing Check lightbulbs. Washing up liquid. Dishwasher tabs. Blinds and blown windows in conservatory. Nevertheless itâs a wonderful holiday home and charming housekeeper.
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Yvonne
It is very spacious and adequate for a multi generational family of 8 like ours with comfortable furniture and beds. We enjoyed a really good family holiday there. The family love playing snooker and so the full size snooker table was a huge draw for us and tho many games were enjoyed on it during the day the fact that the lights over the table did not work was very disappointing and frustrating when wanting play in the evenings. I did phone Sykes on second day to find out where the switch for lights was and they contacted the cleaner who passed on a message via Sykes but sadly the light switch does not work and Sykes told me they had sent email to the house owner who never got back to us. There are also several table lamps especially in the conservatory and some over head lights in rooms which needs bulbs replacing and also the head in the shower cubicle in the house bathroom is broken too. A few extra kitchen items like a grater and potato peeler would have been useful as the one there is broken. This is a beautiful home and great place for a holiday and on the surface is clean but a little bit more attention to deeper cleaning (quite a few cobwebs here and there) would keep it in top shape.