Guests say
Glasfor cottage offers a charming and traditional Welsh experience in a fantastic location, with guests appreciating its character and the cosy log fire, especially during colder months. However, several reviews highlight concerns regarding cleanliness, maintenance, and general upkeep, with some guests noting issues such as damp smells, stained carpets, and dated facilities. While the cottage is well-situated for exploring the area and has the potential for a comfortable stay, attention to cleaning and maintenance would greatly enhance the overall guest experience.
Multiple guests reported significant cleanliness issues, including stained carpets, cobwebs, dust, mould, and dirty kitchen and bathroom areas. Bedding and towels were also mentioned as musty or stained.
The location is consistently praised as fantastic, offering a great base for a holiday and contributing positively to guests' experiences.
While some guests found the cottage comfortable and enjoyed the log fire, others experienced discomfort due to cold temperatures, musty smells, and issues with bedding and heating.
Facilities and maintenance were a concern for several guests, with reports of broken lights, ill-fitting kitchen cupboards, inadequate pans, and a lack of basic supplies such as toilet rolls and tea towels.
One guest appreciated the festive decorations, which added a thoughtful touch to their stay. However, such gestures are not guaranteed for all guests.
About this property
Providing stunning views and with a real Welsh charm about the village, this is a perfect coastal break in the heart of Snowdonia..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. . Rear courtyard with sitting-out area. No smoking.. Situated in the charming coastal village of Llwyngwril, with traditional stone cottages, a local pub, and a village store – Glasfor is Welsh for “The Blue Sea” making it a superb choice for those wanting to explore the local area and be by the sea. Offering a relaxing break by the coast for friends and families, Glasfor is able to accommodate up to four people. On the first floor you will find two double bedrooms with king size beds, one of which can be made into two singles for flexible sleeping arrangements. A family bathroom, with a shower cubicle. Downstairs the lounge has a fabulous fireplace with a wood burner. The kitchen/dining area offers everything you need for your stay, with a patio door leading out to the rear of the property with a small seating area with a sun trap in the summer.
The cottage is slightly quirky, with lower ceilings in some parts and uneven floors but this is what gives it it’s charm and showcases some of the original features. The owners have lovingly decorated the property to a good standard, accentuating those features. A pebble beach is only 5 minutes’ walk, and the sandy beach at Fairbourne is 3 miles away. A short stroll leads to the railway station, where you catch a train for lovely journeys through the superb scenery of Cardigan Bay, to the harbour towns of Barmouth and Aberdyfi, with a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants. The harbour at Barmouth is beautiful and you can walk across the spectacular Barmouth Bridge spanning the river. Excellent walking, cycling, riding, golf and bird watching are enjoyed locally. With Bird Rock just down the road and a view of Snowdon from the beach. If you’re lucky you may even see dolphins swimming in the bay. Glasfor is ideal for those hoping to enjoy a coastal retreat, in Snowdonia.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Aberdyfi Beach
- Snowdonia National Park
- Centre for Alternative Technology
Reviews (5)
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AG
This is the 2nd time we have stopped at Gllasfor and I have to say I was really disappointed this time . When we arrived we opened the door and the smell of damp was overwhelming the carpets are heavily stained and the overall appearance of the cottage was not very clean. The kitchen cooker was dirty (I bought some scrubber pads and cleaned it myself) the cupboards are all dirty and need a good clean. The pans are inadequate if you do your own cookjng .The radiator plug in the kitchen has burnt out and been left as is which is a fire hazard ? No toilet roll no tea towels human and dog hair in corners just generally neglected . The beds smelt musty. The owners need to get in there and sort it out we are due to go again in November so I am hoping this review is read by the owners and they sort issues out. Just to say I left the place cleaner than how we found it.
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Pamela Blackford
No. on arrival the cottage looks very nice.But the smell of damp when you open the door is overwhelming. The cottage was very cold. The kitchen : cupboards smell musty, the cooker is dirty, the fridge smells of fish and needs a deep clean. The bathroom : toilet seat broken, no light in bathroom, 1 hand towel and 2 bath towels for 3 adults. They smell very musty.The main bedroom: blood stain on quilt, blood stain on mattress cover. Bad condonation.window once open can't lock.The second room lamp don't work. No towels.and musty smellThe main stairs light doesn't always work.No logs supplied for fire. We paid £10 on logs but it only lasted about an hour .
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Audrey Gough
Had a fabulous week in a fantastic location. The cottage is a typical old welsh cottage quirky but so comfortable log fire was a bonus as it was cold everything you could need in the cottage and decorated for christmas we loved it thank you will definitely returning at some point .