Guests say
Gelli Bach at Gelli Las is a well-loved cottage, praised for its peaceful and beautiful location, ideal for walks and relaxation. Guests appreciate the warm, comfortable atmosphere and the dog-friendly environment. The local amenities and welcoming touches by the hosts contribute to a delightful stay.
The cottage generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with fresh bedding and towels noted. However, a few guests mentioned issues with pet hair and minor cleanliness oversights, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquility, proximity to nature, and accessibility to local attractions. Guests consistently praise the scenic walks and peaceful setting.
Comfort is well-received, with the cottage described as cosy and the bed as comfortable. Some guests found the sofa and outdoor seating less comfortable, which is reflected in the score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful amenities. However, some guests noted blunt kitchen knives, a missing microwave, and issues with the electrics, suggesting room for improvement.
Guests often mention thoughtful gestures such as flowers, chocolates, and local products, which enhance their experience. While these gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled within the 45 acres of private land, within the grounds of the owner's country retreat, Gelli Bach at Gelli Las is a charming, detached stone cottage for a couple's romantic retreat to North Wales. Situated on a hill side above Llanbedr, with views of the sea, is Gelli Bach, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and is ideal for a couples seeking a romantic getaway or to explore the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and the beautiful western coast of Wales The property is two miles from the sea and boasts lovely sea views. Park up in your off-road parking spot before walking 150-200 metres up to the property, taking in the quaint stone exterior before heading past the patio and into the open-plan living space, slip on your slippers. Discover harmonious interiors and a contemporary cottage style, with a blue plush sofa to snuggle up on as you watch a film on the Smart TV. Dine together at the cute country dining table and chairs, with a sleek navy fitted kitchen complete with everything you need to rustle up delicious dishes. Take the white painted stairs straight up to the elegant bedroom, furnished with a beautiful king-size sleigh bed, and served by a sleek en-suite shower room, with a built-in wardrobe space for your things. Enjoy waking up to breakfast al fresco out on the patio, or end the day here with some drinks in the last of the summer sun. Following a day of walking or wet weather, make use of the handy external drying room, perfect for storing gear and getting things dry for the next day's activities. Head into the village of Llanbedr to find everything you need on your stay, with the heart of the village lying around a mile away, an easy distance for a relaxing stroll to the local pub. Enjoy walks along the nearby beaches including Harlech Beach and Shell Island, or explore the Llanfair Slate Caverns. Venture down to Barmouth to enjoy the lovely beach and views from the hilltop above the town, with watersports available further along the beach up towards Llanaber. The beautiful lake of Llyn Trawsfynydd is great for waterside walks as well as peaceful afternoons fishing or head to Cwm Bychan for more stunning lakeside walks. Harlech Castle is well worth visiting and offers an amazing vantage point over the coast, while the Italianate town of Portmeirion lies further north and is bursting with fabulous architecture and picturesque streets, perfect for a day out. Walkers can look forward to epic hiking challenges like Moelfre offering stunning views, Rhinog Fawr with it's small scenic lake, and Diffwys commanding breath-taking vistas. Enjoy a thrilling day of mountain biking in the Coed y Brenin Forest Park or choose to explore this enchanting forest on foot. Discover natural beauty around every corner in North Wales at Gelli Back at Gelli Las.
Llanbedr is a village resting on the western side of the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) between Harlech and Barmouth. Offering a fantastic base for coastal walks and beach days as well as adventures within the beautiful countryside and mountain surroundings, Llanbedr is home to a great selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The village rests behind the dunes of a nature reserve so enjoys an unusually mild climate, great for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as wildlife watchers too. Visit the nearby town of Harlech, home to an imposing castle and a beautiful beach, or go to the bustling seaside resort of Barmouth.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
External drying room
Electric heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave and fridge.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Private patio with furniture and access to 45 private acres of countryside and woodland.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and Pub with restaurant within 20 mins walk or 2 min drive.
Note: Unfortunately children are not permitted at this property, babes in arms only, however guests must bring own cot.
Note: Please bring your own slippers for inside the property as it is a no shoe house.
Note: Please bring your own beach towels.
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Reviews (33)
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Jackson
The cottage was lovely: cosy, comfortable, clean, and completely perfect for our stay. Charming location, nice bed, comfy sofa, and a well-equipped kitchen; everything was exactly as weâd hoped. In particular, my wife and I appreciated the little personal touches. The weather was predictably a bit wild at times, but itâs all part of the fun in this neck of the woods! It was a great base from which to drive to the mountains and to the beach, and the local pub (The Victoria) was definitely a welcome watering hole after walks! The host was incredibly helpful and responsive, both beforehand and during our stay. Overall it really was an excellent bolthole, and weâre thoroughly looking forward to hopefully coming back soon! We couldnât recommend it highly enough.
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Tracey
The cottage is very quaint but had ample space for two people and a furry friend to relax in. It contained everything you would need on your stay and if you are worried that it would be cold there over the winter months there is plenty of heating and hot water available all the time. The WiFi was great and the smart TV was perfect. The negatives for us were on first appearance the cottage seemed very clean but unfortunately on closer inspection some areas of concern was the mice droppings in the kitchen area by the toaster which we decided not to use and by the bins and over the flooring generally by the skirting boards. So we had to put all our food etc into the plate cupboard as there wasn't really anywhere else to store it as the shelves were open style and not ideal to leave any food that could be nibbles at on nor the work tops. As it was Xmas time we had brought along extra treats of biscuits, choccies, nuts and crackers and other nibbles and we didn't want to find any nibbling into them so everything had to be stored away. Unfortunately it meant the first couple of hours were spent cleaning and disinfecting all the work surfaces and brushing up. Also the kitchen floor looked clean but when wiping up a drop of water the paper towel that wiped up the splash of water was really dirty and we had only been in the cottage a couple of hours. And we wore our slippers as requested by the owners and no outdoor shoes. So couldn't understand why the foot was dirty. And unfortunately the shower had someone's black body hair in places and it was the same around the sink also black hair and not really clean which was not nice to see at anytime never mind on our first day. The bedding and pillows and the towels were very clean and smelled really fresh. The sofa wasn't the comfiest to sit on for long periods and as the weather wasn't too good and I had a broken foot we stayed indoors a lot longer than we would normally do so we probably noticed it more as we say on it for longer periods. And it could have done with a couple more plump cushions to lean on ( but that's just an us thing) And the final negative has to be the bed itself....the mattress was the most uncomfortable thing to sleep on as you sank right into it....literally and not in a good way it seemed to sink in the more in the middle you got so kept waking up with more aches as each night passed and the mattress was lower than the frame of the bed so you had to juggle to get onto the mattress without sitting on the frame as you got into bed which was odd. We personally feel that the mattress needs to be replaced or even to put a firmer topper on the mattress at least an option of one. And for these reasons we wouldn't likely return for another stay. Also to note that it is very wet and slippery getting up and around on foot to the cottage and the steps upto the side of the cottage and our onto the field at the rear are very slimy and slippery and we had to put the out door chairs and table against them so our dog wouldn't climb up them and the paving right outside the front door was very slippy too. We are sure this is just a winter time hazard but we think it needs customers to be made aware of if visiting over the damper months.
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Tom
Location was superb, very close to amenities if required by a short drive to the local towns, but also out the way within the hills so were not disturbed by any unwanted noise. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.