Guests say
Braich-Y-Celyn Lodge is a cosy cottage with stunning estuary views, appreciated for its quiet location and homely feel. Guests have enjoyed the local scenery and the welcoming touches, such as a bottle of wine. While some found the technology and heating challenging, the charm of the property and its surroundings often outweighed these concerns.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and cosy, while others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and a smelly kitchen upon arrival. The windows and outdoor areas were noted as needing attention.
The location is praised for its stunning views and quiet setting. However, some guests noted the impracticality of walking to the nearby town due to narrow roads without paths. The provided parking permit is a plus.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the wood burner. However, some mentioned steep stairs, a lack of wardrobe space, and persistent cold in the bedrooms due to inadequate heating.
The facilities received mixed reviews. Guests enjoyed the underfloor heating and the wood burner, but some found the kitchen small and lacking in equipment. Maintenance issues like steep stairs without proper handrails and broken storage heaters were also mentioned.
While guests have mentioned a welcoming bottle of wine, there are not enough references to other thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and not guaranteed.
About this property
Aberdovey 1 mile. A delightful, detached cottage, a former entrance lodge to a country estate, with wonderful estuary views, on the outskirts of the seaside resort of Aberdovey. Full of character, with features including beams, slate flooring, the original bread oven, a woodburner, underfloor heating and original ornamental fireplaces in the bedrooms, this lovely Wales cottage has been sympathetically restored, and decorated with great style. With wonderful views from every room over the estuary and the sandy beach just one mile away, this is a delightful setting. Aberdovey has shops, tea rooms and pubs. Great days out can be had in Machynlleth, the Snowdonia National Park, or on the local steam railway. A perfect Aberdovey cottage to return to, whatever the time of year.
Renowned for its mild climate, sandy beaches, sailing and a championship 18-hole links golf course, the picturesque harbour village of Aberdovey is often referred to as "an artist's paradise". Packed with pastel coloured cottages, small shops, inns and excellent restaurants which specialise in local seafood, the settlement offers a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Aberdovey boasts some of the finest beaches in Britain, including four miles of golden sand dunes running north to Tywyn - home of the world-famous Talyllyn Steam Railway. Popular with sunbathers, swimmers, surfers and fishermen, these beaches make a wonderful spot for a day trip, whilst the estuary attracts a wide range of water sports enthusiasts. The peaks of the Cader Idris and Aran Fawddwy ranges are also close by and offer a range of walks at different difficulty levels.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin by prior arrangement), 1 x double.
Ground floor bathroom with shower, basin & WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating in dining room, kitchen & bathroom, woodburner in sitting room, electric storage heaters in bedrooms.
Electric oven, halogen hob, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, TV, Freeview, DVD, CD, iPod dock, mobile phone (O2 sim card, top up may be required), WiFi, DVDs/games/books, children's buckets & spades etc.
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair & 2 x stairgates available.
Off road parking for 2 cars & permit for 1 car for selected local car parks.
Patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets & no smoking.
Shops, pubs & beach 1 mile.
Note: Cottage is set on side of main driveway, which leads directly onto A493 - children should be supervised & there may be some traffic noise.
Note: Private, fully-tested water supply.
Nearby points of interest
- Aberdyfi Beach
- Aberystwyth Cliff Railway
- Centre for Alternative Technology
Reviews (29)
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Jason
We managed to get in touch and turn the heating on and get the fire going. Downstairs was nice and warm, but upstairs was freezing and remained so as the two decaying storage heaters were broken. So the first night was freezing and attempts at repair the following day failed. To be fair a very nice chap came around with an oil filled radiator and a fan heater which turned out to be ineffective. So we had to swap it from room to room. It was overall a bit dusty but, that being said, was a quaint little cottage, with well used space, decently furnished with a log burner which kept things toasty downstairs. It's just a pity about the first impressions and the cold bedrooms with storage heaters which were so old it was no surprise didn't work.
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Anthony
However, the cleanliness is an issue! We spent the first day tidying bathroom, kitchen, lounge and cleaning windows! Fantastic view once the windows were cleaned. I know budgets are tight and lowering costs for cleaning services etc are probably amongst the biggest challenges for owners. I would rather pay more and arrive to professionally cleaned accommodation. The cottage actually deserves it, lovely once we settled in.
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Annett
Der Wohnbereich ist wirklich sehr klein, insbesondere die Küche.Der Kühlschrank ist unterhalb des ehemaligen Ofens und kleiner als unser Kühlschrank im Auto. Das Haus wirkte relativ lang leerstehend, so dass es Spinnen zu ihrem bevorzugten Lebensraum machen könnten. Die Tischplatte im AuÃenbereich war defekt.