Bryn Henllan

37 Customer Reviews

• "The property has everything suited to a large family/group time together."

  Providing both busy and quiet places to relax and enjoy company. The kitchen all the equipment that you would need but lacked storage space for everyday essentials but we did manage. The location in Criccieth is great with panoramic views and ideal for getting around the area.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2024

• "This is a superb property."

  It is so spacious for a large group of people. The facilities were excellent and the location was great for visiting North Wales. In my opinion, it is the best holiday accommodation of its type have stayed in.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2024

• "This is a lovely and very well appointed House which was ideal for our family of nine – everyone had their own bedroom with ensuite bathrooms."

  Some feedback: The cleaners should leave the house handbook visible in the kitchen. We could not find it at first because it was in a drawer. Two of the showers had a grab rail and two did not. Of these there was one in which the floor was dangerously slippery and there appeared to be no nonslip mat available. If the owner does not wish to supply these mats we suggest bringing one is added to the visit instructions. We had to resort to laying a towel down to make it safer. The windows are modern and look very nice but they are impossible to close completely – we assume this is to ensure adequate ventilation of the house. It did however mean that when the wind was blowing strongly on the windows there was a substantial cold draught. clearly it is impossible to provide a detailed inventory of kitchen equipment but it would've been helpful to know what coffee making equipment there was – I had to phone the owner to find this out and discovered that there were in fact several cafetières. A lot of people these days like to use a wok for stirfries. This was not available and we would've brought our own if we had known. But we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it for large parties wishing to visit this area. The views from the house are stunning. The beds are very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2024

• "The house is very well equipped and decorated the furniture was modern and ..."

  The house is very well equipped and decorated the furniture was modern and comfortable The artwork was interesting and generally well presented The equipment in the kitchen good we would have liked a pepper mill but that is only a minor thing Outside was comfortable and provided plenty of places to socialise we would have liked a barbecue as we enjoy eating out The position of the washing line was difficult to access but a very useful feature Generally we were all very pleased with the property from the youngest who described as our holiday hotel to both my husband and I who are in our seventies Thanks for a wonderful stay

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2024

• "We are a family of mixed ages and all agreed Bryn Henllan is a perfect holiday house."

  All the bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely (no arguing!) and everything is at a very high standard. We loved the view of the sea and the castle. 3 sitting rooms and a study meant everyone could find a space to do what they wanted. On arrival we did think it would be good to have a name on the gate (although the photograph helped of course) and also it would help to know there are 2 keysafes. Apart from those very minor comments, thank you for a super holiday,

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2024

• "Our group has stayed in many houses through the years but this one is top of the league."

  Where to start! So comfortable with every need catered for. A super spacious,well stocked kitchen so many pots pans etc. Every bedroom was a delight, no arguments about who had which room.grounds are beautiful and well laid out. I know they don't provide the view but that was super too!! The owner has impeccable taste. The art work scattered about was lovely. The minor problems we had were fixed immediately by Dafydd, the property manager.i would recommend this property to the most fussy people I know and know they would be happy .

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Jun 2024

• "Fantastic house, very large, spacious, perfect location and stunning views, we ..."

  Fantastic house, very large, spacious, perfect location and stunning views, we had an amazing week and will definitely return

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "This was our second time at beautiful Bryn Henllan and it was every bit as perfect as last time."

  Just a wonderful place in every regard.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful house that had absolutely everything you would need."

  I did request the zip and link beds were made into double beds and unfortunately that did not happen but we managed.One of the showers did not work but again this did not spoil our holiday. The recycling was a little onerous, especially the food bin on the work counter in the kitchen because there were only 3 bags and we needed more but we did our best. Also our party had two babies so we had many nappies to get rid of but there was no recycling bin for these.(?) I feel there should be something written about this and the recycling in the description on the Sykes website. But all in all we had a wonderful time and would definitely consider another holiday in this superb house. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2024

• "Bryn Henllan is a fabulous house."

  The house and rooms are very spacious, larger than the photos can show. The facilities and fittings are top notch. The cleanliness was immaculate. Will consider returning.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024

• "Beautiful house in a stunning location, spotlessly clean and well equipped."

  A couple of minor points for the owners: One half of the 4 slice toaster didn't work. There being only one kettle proved to be a bit of a battle with 12 people wanting to make drinks in the morning. Some of the radiators in the bedrooms never came on all week (we adjusted the valves to maximum); The weather was mild so this wasn't a problem for us but could be in the depths of winter.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Mar 2024

• "A really fabulous holiday home ."

  10 adults had a fantastic time. Spotless and beautifully appointed. So much space and comfort . The sitting rooms and bedrooms were top quality and en-suite bathrooms were lovely. The kitchen had everything you could possibly want for grand dining, no compromises needed in terms of platters, pans glassware etc. . We would have preferred dining chairs rather than benches for our leisurely meals . Overall a really great house with everything you could wish for. Thankyou !

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a wonderful 3 night stay at Bryn Henllan to celebrate our Mum's 90th birthday."

  We all felt that the house was so warm, cosy and welcoming. So clean and tidy. Everything that we could possibly need during our stay had been provided. All aspects of guest's varying needs have clearly been taken into consideration. Smooth arrival and departure of the property. The surrounding area is quaint and picturesque. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Gail4.4★Feb 2024

• "Amazing house beautifully decorated with absolutely everything you could need."

  Spotless, linen ,towels all great quality. Location was perfect for us stunning views and huge garden. Parking for several cars. We loved it and the three log burner made it so cosy at night. Wonderful.

  Reviewed by Kieron5.0★Oct 2023

• "A lovely house in a fantastic location, it was just right for our group of mostly adults."

  The only things we missed were a hair dryer (or two) and a high chair everything else was perfect.

  Reviewed by Julia4.7★Sep 2023

• "A spectacular house with wonderful views."

  All the furnishings and bed linen were of a really high quality and the kitchen was stocked to a very high standard. A few suggestions : a high chair and cot would have been very welcome especially being such a big family rental property .A hair dryer was also lacking. There were issues with electrical items such as lighting and the lounge rooms would benefit from some brighter lights for reading. A second main door key would have helped too. This is a property we would very happily return to and everyone in our party had a wonderful time.

  Reviewed by Agnes4.7★Aug 2023

• "A fantastic home in a fabulous location."

  The photos really do not do it justice. I could not recommend highly enough. Spacious, comfortable, well equipped. The owners have clearly renovated recently and they have done a brilliant job. Great holiday home.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jul 2023

• "The property came up to even more than expectation, we all were delighted With the property , faultless!"

  Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely comfortable house with minor problems, rotary line would be better on opposite side of house ,not easy to get to to for older people!"

  radiator switches in bathroom would be better if reachable and use 2 hour auto timers ( we have one at home easy to use and cheaper to run !) We think that photos do not do it justice first impression when entering gate and house is wow !! position and views lovely ! thankyou from us all

  Reviewed by Graham4.4★Jul 2023

• "It's a fantastic house for a large group!"

  Great location with views if the castle with the high street on your doorstep. Lovely bedrooms and modern bathrooms. The owners have equipped the house with pretty much everything you need and the only thing I'd say is that a BBQ would really add to what is already a great property.

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Jun 2023

• "Just an absolutely beautiful cottage in a fabulous location - perfect for both mountain walks and lazy days by the sea."

  The house was cool when it was hot outside and cosy on the nights where it was a little chillier. It helped that the weather was wonderful for our entire time here but the house was the jewel in the crown of the whole holiday. So good in fact we booked for next year while we were still there.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a fantastic holiday staying at Bryn Henllan."

  The property is absolutely gorgeous, in a wonderful location with amazing views across the bay. All the rooms are beautiful, each with its own en suite and the beds are very comfy. The grounds are spacious with rabbits popping out when it's quiet. We will definitely be back to this remarkably lovely house. Thanks to all concerned in making our stay so fabulous.

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★May 2023

• "All our , extended family from Stoke, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Australia, ..."

  All our , extended family from Stoke, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Australia, would like to thank you so much for our stay in your wonderful house, to say that is is fabulous is an understatement, it is spacious, very well equiped, light,airy and comfortable, also the outside space with those wonderful views was a bonus, everyone was more than happy, we had a lovely family get together, and you made it very special for us all, many thanks

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2023

• "9 adults and 2 children stayed here."

  The property was really well located for the different activities we were doing over the holiday. All the rooms were comfortable. There was plenty of space in the house so you never felt on top of one another. The only thing we would have liked was a travel cot and high chair, but we checked beforehand and were informed there weren't any at the property so it wasn't a big deal and we brought our own. Great fish and chip shop in the town!

  Reviewed by Kayleigh5.0★Apr 2023

• "Bryn henllan was perfect for our family get together!"

  the layout suited us perfectly, with oodles of room over the three floors - really important when there's ten adults and two babies to accomodate Every bedroom was so perfect that we had no worries about choosing which couple had what room; everyone was in luxury. A very well-equipped house, with beautiful views. The kitchen/diner was a great place for us all to gather - and we loved the fact that there was no telly in the attached lounge. We started looking for next years availability as soon as we got home!! many thanks.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Feb 2023

• "Visiting from New York City, I was pleased as punch to find this place."

  Warm, open rooms good for sprawling after a day of hiking... That giant dinner table, perfect for our big group gathering... And especially nice is the overall renovation, clearly a beautiful job of awakening the spirit of an old house while also updating tastefully -- where the things you'd wish in your home to be modern are, and the things you'd wish to remind you of family history do that too. I loved staying in a strong house just a few quiet steps from the middle of the village. Thank you; we'll be back!

  Reviewed by Rhiannon5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had a lovely week at Bryn Henllan over new year."

  The house is stunning - spacious, cosy and everything worked well. We spent evenings sitting in front of a log burner looking out at Criccieth Castle - really magical. There were plenty of books and games to occupy us when the weather wasn’t so good, but we also had sunny and drier days when we could go for coastal walks. I would definitely recommend a winter stay in Bryn Henllan

  Reviewed by Georgina5.0★Dec 2022

• "We were a group of 12 adults who stayed for 3 nights in this beautiful house - and would have dearly loved to stay longer."

  The house is very spacious, beautifully decorated, well equipped with everything you could wish for - and spotlessly clean. The beds are comfortable and there is plenty of hot water. It really is home from home, with so much thought going into every detail. Logs are supplied for the various log burners downstairs (and we found we needed to use them as the house wasn't overly warm). There is also an abundance of games and books for cosy evenings in one of three sitting rooms. Outside, there is plenty of parking, a huge garden and lovely walks on the doorstep. Our party were all keen to revisit Bren Henllan next year for a long weekend (Friday to Monday) but it seems that bookings will now only be from a Saturday with start days either side incurring the full week/2 week's rent. Such a shame as a stay is now above our budget, but I understand the reasons behind it. In all, a gem of a holiday home!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Oct 2022

• "Bryn Henllan is a very special place, spellbinding scenery and views from the house, beautifully decorated, and furnished to the highest standard."

  The house can cater for every shape and size of group, with three great sitting rooms, a huge dining table, and several log-burners to ensure winter breaks are just as appealing. There's a lot to be said for being on the edge of a lovely small town, combining good privacy with short walks to a butcher, a deli, a baker, coffee shops and an attractive seafront. For the more adventurous, there are tremendous longer walks along the shore (towards Porthmadog) or hikes into Snowdonia. We stayed in early September, and were lucky to have sunshine every day. We absolutely loved the house and the area!

  Richard And Michelle RaeSep 2022

• "Truly the pearl of Northern Wales, Criccieth is a breathtaking village with incredible beauty and so much to explore."

  And perching on the best location over it all is the beautiful Bryn Henllan which has sweeping views of the rocky crescent beach and of course a breathtaking view of the castle. The home has a perfect modern renovation, spotless, clean, detailed and well considered it was clearly done with a lot of care and thought. Original details are preserved and honored side by side with modern conveniences. I have traveled quite extensively and this is one of the best spots I’ve found. Full recommendation, no reservations.

  Darren AronofskyAug 2022

• ""Just had the most wonderful and magical stay in this beautiful Victorian home by the beach."

  All the guests had their own bathroom and bedroom so felt very private but the communal areas are spacious and great for accommodating lots of friends and family. We were all able to sit down for meals because of the huge and beautiful dining room table and spent all our time in the kitchen/living/dining area and on the outdoor terrace taking in the spectacular views of the sea. One of the best bits is you can take a morning dip in the sea which is only a 5 minute walk away. I highly recommend staying here - it was very clean when we arrived, towels on our beds, a huge garden and plenty of games, books and room to have the best holiday!

  TallulahJul 2022

• "We stayed at Bryn Henllan in May."

  The house is magnificent. Recently renovated, every room has real character and there’s some beautiful artwork on the walls. The house's position is breath-taking, with views of Cardigan Bay from many of the rooms. The house has a large garden which was great for the children and it’s within easy reach of so many things to do in Snowdonia and the quiet beaches of the Lleyn peninsula. I couldn’t recommend it more for a break for an extended family or a get-together of friends. 6+ well-appointed bedrooms all with their own bathrooms make for a very comfortable stay. A beautiful large, open plan kitchen with everything you could possibly need (who has two dishwashers?) is just one of a number of shared spaces we were able to use. The house was spotless on arrival and we enjoyed a very thoughtful welcome box. Seemingly new to the rental market, do take advantage of what is a real gem. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

  Dan BrandtMay 2022

• "Kids’ Top 10 The house: 1."

  is HUGE. 2. is comfortable 3. has a warm and heartfelt feeling. 4. has lovely furniture. 5. has a secret room just for kids!! 6. looks like a magic house in a Ghibli movie. 7. has a really big garden with lots of plants, flowers and rabbits. 8. is really near the sea. 9. has a great view of Criccieth castle. 10. is near a brilliant ice cream shop called Cadwaladers.

  D BrandtMay 2022

• "We stayed at Bryn Henllan in May."

  The house is magnificent. Recently renovated, every room has real character and theres some beautiful artwork on the walls. The house's position is breath-taking, with views of Cardigan Bay from many of the rooms. The house has a large garden which was great for the children and its within easy reach of so many things to do in Snowdonia and the quiet beaches of the Lleyn peninsula. I couldnt recommend it more for a break for an extended family or a get-together of friends. 6+ well-appointed bedrooms all with their own bathrooms make for a very comfortable stay. A beautiful large, open plan kitchen with everything you could possibly need (who has two dishwashers?) is just one of a number of shared spaces we were able to use. The house was spotless on arrival and we enjoyed a very thoughtful welcome box. Seemingly new to the rental market, do take advantage of what is a real gem. I cant recommend it highly enough.

  Dan BrandtMay 2022

• "Adults’ Top 10 The house 1."

  is very big, with plenty of room for three families or two families and grandparents. 2. has a large, well-equipped kitchen. 3. has the biggest dining table that you have ever seen. 4. has a boot room with second dishwasher, 2 x washing machines, dryer and wet room to hose down the kids. 5. has a large garden, which is fenced so that kids are safe. 6. has beautiful local art all over the house. 7. beautiful decoration and furnishings. 8. has amazing, inspiring views over Criccieth Bay. 9. is a very short walk from the town with its shops, cafes and antique shops 10. is a short walk from the beach

  D BrandtMay 2022

• "This house is an incredibly special place to stay!"

  We stayed here with family for a wedding in the area and the house was perfect. Amazing size, location and views. Undoubtedly the best views in Criccieth! Inside, there is so much light throughout the house. The downstairs manages to balance being spacious and open, whilst also cosy. Every bedroom is fantastic. The gardens are enormous, with the views only getting better and better as you walk up. Perfect walking distance to everywhere in Criccieth (great jog down to the beach for an early morning swim....) and really well located for accessing Snowdonia and other parts of the Llyn peninsula. Already planning a second trip...!

  Declan ClancyMay 2022

• "Such a brilliant place for a big group with little ones!"

  We stayed for a week, with extended family and our 4-week old. We settled on the top floor which was the perfect setup with a newborn, incredibly comfortable, with lots of space and no need worry about disturbing others. Having a big utility room separate from the kitchen and two washing machines also a huge bonus with a baby. The house has such a cosy and homey feel whilst also being set up with a fantastic, modern kitchen and lovely bathrooms (en suite for everyone!). Brilliant location too, being set above the town with wonderful views but also just a few minutes walk to the shops and the beach.

  Imogen BermanApr 2022

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