Blaenachddu

We have just returned from a weeks stay here. Two families in our 40s, 2 children and 3 ladies aged 70, Our second time at Blaenachddu. We have had a wonderful holiday.. unfortunately this came to a bitter end when we received a horrible message from the owner a day after getting home that made no sense to us. When we have responded we have been ignored and hung up on, so first of all I will start with the positives. The house is in the most beautiful location and the views are just stunning. Its amazing to sit out there and listen to the sheep and wildlife. The games room is a fantastic edition and we spent many nights in there playing pool and darts tournaments which the kids just loved. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need and on arrival we got a welcome basket with some lovely things in which was a nice touch. The house was clean on arrival and as I say, we have had a fantastic holiday. Fortunately we had great weather so were able to sit out and play cricket etc in the beautiful garden. Now for the negatives, which we put up with and would never have mentioned if the owner hadnt sent us such a rude message after our stay and then chose to ignore our responses. So. The hot tub was murky and dirty when we arrived. It had all bits in the bottom and just looked like it had not been tended to. We read a previous review mentioning the hot tub being dirty and we own our own hot tub at home so we brought dip tests and chemicals with us, meaning that it was tended to daily and we left it spotless when we left. The garden steps down from the paved area are covered in nettles which we had to try and cut back ourselves , not really acceptable. One of the elderly ladies in our party is disabled meaning she cannot get up and down the stairs. The shower in the downstairs bathroom is FREEZING! We tried to use it daily and it only ever ran cold water. Again..unacceptable. Dont advertise it as a working bathroom when its not! There was also a leak somewhere in there as the floor was wet every morning when we went in. We couldnt figure out where the water was coming from but it had to be mopped up every day to prevent anyone from slipping. The central heating had been left on downstairs and we messaged to ask how to turn it off it took the owner hours on end to reply and was never sorted. We vacuumed up on a few occasions and the vac took our breaths away. It stunk disgusting! There were no lights around the hot tub. It was dangerous getting in and out in the dark so we went out and bought our own. Before we left we cleaned the house thoroughly, we hoovered and left it as we found it. We then get a message from the owners saying they are disgusted in how we have left the property, the house was a tip, that a filter part is missing from the hot tub there was no filter in it in the first place?!That there were cutlery and plates strewn across the garden. We never even ate anywhere outside at any point! The only things outside were the bbq utensils which we left where we found them! We stay in a cottage every year and have never been accused of anything like this as we would never ever leave anywhere in the state we are being accused of! When we have messaged the owner we have been ignored and then hung up on. We have reported this to Sykes. Such a shame as we probably would have returned had it not been for such a nasty, unprofessional and downright rude message from the owners!

We had a lovely stay. The house is nicely furnished and has everything you need. We had an issue with the a power outage, but this was national grid issue and was sorted as quickly as possible. The only other issue was the hot tub water didn't look like it had been changed. It was clean and you could smell the chlorine in it, so it didn't stop us using it. We would definitely come back.

Absolutely stunning location. House was so lovely and very well equipped. We knew the garden wasnt secure, however it could very easily be made secure with a gate across the driveway. We did have trouble with the downstairs shower, to the point we couldnt use it. So with 8 of us sharing the upstairs bathroom, it was a military mission to all get showered and out in the mornings. Again did not spoil our holiday, but reading the guest book, lots of others have had the same problem. Also the card said that the WiFi would connect automatically but it doesnt it requires a password. Personally not a problem for us as we all enjoyed a break from our phones. No toilet brushes? That would be handy. Hot tub was lovely but it did seem a little murky, again didnt stop us using it. All in all we had a lovely time, and I am already missing the views and the cows!

The only minor issue. It seemed the hot tub was rather dirty. Possible the filter is blocked? We dip tested it and no chlorine was present yet there was tablets in the water and filter pod thing. Its a first world problem I know! Just might need a bit more maintenance to it for future. Wouldnt mark it down for that as the place was lovely from start to finish.

The house and setting are beautiful but the maintainance is not good. We understand that the owner had a fire at his own property recently and we sympathise with them. Nevertheless during our stay there was one day when we had decided to stay in that there was a digger and a dumper truck going from 6am till 6pm. There was no forewarning, otherwise we might have gone out for the day. Other things we picked up on The trim on the top stairway was loose and had a small strip of white tape to keep it in place, but we still tripped on it dangerous hazard. The guttering on the conservatory was blocked and full of debris so when it rained there was a constant drip drip for hours after. It states that the hot tub is cleaned after every occupant, but when we turned it on there was a brown scum like substance on the surface we did not get in

What a truly beautiful house! !!! I would stay again in a heartbeat! We loved all the facilities, the space, the hot tub, the games room, the VIEW!! Unfortunately we couldn't control the weather

The property is much bigger than you think and the kitchen was very well equipped. The surrounding area is breath taking and would be beautiful in the summer. The description needs changing as there is no log burner at the property only an electric fire which didnt work with regards to heating. There were a few snags which we noticed and left for the owner but nothing which stopped us enjoying our stay. The welcome pack was one of the best we have received and the heating at the property was amazing for such a large property. Hot tub was amazing but lighting around it wasnt great for dark evenings especially as it was very slippery. Overall we had a great time and it was great value for money.

Great stay away with the boys. Showers werent the best but that was the only negative

Beautiful house that's well equipped, cozy, comfortable and clean. The games room and hot tub was a hit with my three teenagers. We cooked meals and buffets for the family with ease, watched movies and had darts and pool competitions. We drove into the town for pub food which was lovely. The owners provide a book with lots of information on places to visit takeaways etc however we stayed in as the weather was horrendous!

2nd stay here and just as beautiful as our first visit. Really relaxing time. Great views

The facilities were good but my daughter, soninlaw and children were disappointed with the ground floor shower not working properly. Whilst we only used the utility room for entry and exit, the smell of paint brush cleaner was unpleasant. Heating was good, but the placement of the large sofas in front of the radiators meant warmth from them was compromised.

We stayed here for a week, family of 10 people ages from 14 to 65, we absolutely loved it. The house is amazing, very spacious so we never felt like we were on top of each other the games room was a great addition as was the hot tub. The photos online don't do it justice, it's so lovely and peaceful and we will definitely be returning.

Need to replace mattresses,deep clean, repair to showers and update in decir

Beautiful property with lots of space. We had a lovely relaxing holiday and would return. A couple of points for families booking this property, there are no stair gates on the stairs this caused me lots of anxiety with my 1.5 year old grandson. The garden is beautiful but not suitable for young children to 'just' play as there is a large drop between the patio and grassed area. The sun loungers were broken on arrival, we did report this and were told new ones would be delivered the next day, unfortunately we did not see any new sun loungers. We also had water dripping through the kitchen ceiling on our last full day, and am unsure if this was fixed as we chose to go out for the day whilst the owner contacted a plumber. Also, It is extremely difficult to limit family waste to one black bin bag, especially when we had two babies in nappies and one older gentleman with prostate cancer. We took 5 bin bags of waste home with us not great on a 5 hour journey. The above may sound quite negative, but we did have a lovely holiday.

Had a lovely week as a family of 6 adults and 3 small children . The house was in a beautiful location to admire the stunning views , kitchen very well equipped with everything you would need . Booked a Tesco delivery to arrive when we got there which was ideal . Beds extremely comfortable. Visited folly farm , dinosaur park, botanical gardens , Beautiful beaches . Only negative is the rubbish situation, we always stay in large occupancy houses in wales and have never been restricted to 1 black bin bag of rubbish yes we filled 5 recycling bags as well which we would do anyway. Ended up taking our glass bottles home

What a lovely beautiful place. The pictures don't do this little gem justice, the views, the peace and the beauty of this place felt like home and we didn't want to come home. The house was so spacious but felt homely at the same time. The games room was a huge hit with my youngest and oldest, they all spent so much time in there together that they don't normally do at home which was so lovely and they aged from 5 to 21. The garden was beautiful and big but not to big, the hot tub and trampoline was a hit just as much. The kitchen was to die for and everything you could need was here. The bedrooms were clean and pretty with a view you could only dream of waking up to. The bathrooms and showers were amazing. We will be coming back and soon thankyou for an amazing peaceful holiday we will never forget

The property was fantastic, everything was so homely and comfortable. Its was a great way to spend Fathers Day. The kids loved how friendly the farm workers were as they passed by. A proper Welsh introduction and we would love to come back in the future.

Beautiful place it's nice on the Internet but a lot better when you see it great rooms hot tub was great but they did not have it on for when we got there so lost a night in it . We picked the place to stop because it had a hot tub .we couldn't get it hot .someone did come out on Saturday very quickly when we phoned

Beautiful house, very spacious, lovely furnishings and comfortable beds. Discovered how rubbish we all are at playing pool and darts but was fun finding out. Views are stunning and the hot tub was fab. There was a plumbing issue which was resolved quite quickly. Would benefit from new toaster as only one side works, sun loungers and not sure if the BBQ is missing a bit, but apart from those, and it was really only the toaster we were using, it was all good. Lovely Welsh hamper was there when we arrived, and they let me bring my cat so we will definitely come back.

We had a great time. We were unlucky with the weather but enjoyed staying indoors in this lovely spacious house with a great view on the hills. The kitchen is big and well equipped, we were able to cook big meals for nine.

The house was gorgeous and actually the photos just don't do it justice. The views are beautiful. The weather wasn't great but the house was perfect to escape to. It was well equipped in general only 9 mugs seemed a little meagre for a house meant for 10 and the welcome pack was the most generous we've ever received many thanks for that! We were unsure where to put food waste as all other waste was very clearly marked. We found the house very cold until we worked out that the thermostat was in the stairwell and closing doors to keep the heat in was actually stopping the heating from coming on. All in all a wonderful stay. We'd love to come back.

The only reason I didnt give this full marks for accuracy of listing is because it far exceeded the listing. What a wonderful holiday. 10 of us ranging from 374 and there was plenty to do for everyone. Trampoline , hot tub, big garden space, games room, large sitting areas and quiet areas. This house felt like home on arrival the heating was on, it smelt clean and the welcome pack was so needed after a long tedious journey. The host bent over backwards to make sure we had everything we needed. The utility room was so useful for muddy shoes and coat storage. There is not a single negative remark that I could justify making. I think this must be the best holiday home that we have ever rented. Thank you so much.

A beautiful property I don't think the photos do it justice. Loads of space for everyone never felt on top of each other. Games room a massive hit with both adults and kids. Lovely welcome hamper on arrival, the best we ever received. Would highly recommend.

Blaenachddu is a very comfortable spacious property. The welcome pack was probably the most generous weve ever received, apart from the basics there was a selection of delicious goodies including chutneys, preserves, Welsh cakes and Barra brith. Even though the weather wasnt kind to us there was still plenty to keep us entertained in the games room or just chill and read a book also plenty of lovely places around to explore around this part of Wales for your days out.

No WiFi when we arrived, until Wednesday , and the owners told us we had to speak to their internet provider to fix it. Some of the property photos andor descriptions of the property are inaccurate, incomplete and out of date Sykes T&Cs 8.1.2 Owners will provide an accurate, complete and up to date description of the property There is no Aga. There is no log burning stoveopen fire The hot tub has been moved around the side of the property, not on the patio facing the beautiful view. The pool table is different, its scruffy and needs reclothing. There is a drop along the length of the patio onto the grass of about two three foot, with no hazard warning, particularly dangerous in the dark, as the outdoor lighting was not very bright and no torch in the property. Sun lounger broken, mentioned in a previous review in May 2023, hasnt been mendedreplaced. There was no WiFi when we arrived. Sykes T&Cs 3.8 If the description of the property states that WiFi is included the owners are responsible for ensuring that WiFi has been set up at the property The owners told us we had to speak to their internet provider on the phone in the property. Only two of our mobile phones with EE had reception. The owners gave us an 8G SIM card , which only worked for a few minutes. On Wednesday, after days of endless calls, waiting for calls, being put on hold, trying to follow technical instructions, we werent prepared to deal with it anymore, as it was so stressful and ruining our holiday. We complained to the owners, who came to the property to sort it out. As a consequence it was very difficult to organise activitiesdays out for five days of our holiday. There was no map and the tourist information in the property was limited. The post and rail fence could do with chicken wire along it , our dog soon worked out that she could get through it easily. We just about managed to keep to the refuse restriction of one black bin bag per week . We have never been asked to take rubbish home before. In other properties the owners deal with any excess rubbish. The grass was very long, shoes got soaking wet after walking on it. We complained to the owners , they cut the grass but left grass cuttings behind, so thick clumps of grass got stuck to shoes and difficult to remove. A number of bricks werent cemented on the patio steps , which my husband slipped down, particularly dangerous in the dark, as the outdoor lighting was not very bright and no torch in the property. We complained to the owners and they came to fix it. We couldnt closeopen curtains in the upstairs single bedroom. We couldnt find the circular walks from the property and no directions map in the property. A hand drawn map directions of walks from the property would have been great. The property was very clean and comfortable. The view is beautiful. On Wednesday the owners did apologise for our frustration with the WiFi. They bought us a lovely bouquet of flowers which sadly we had to leave behind, as there was no room in the car. We paid 2600 and would like some compensation. We have complained to Sykes and they have contacted the owners, but they have not had any response yet. Note Sykes T&Cs 8.1.2 Owners will inform guests in writing of any changes to the description of the property which would make Sykes description of the property inaccurate, incomplete or misleading.

Blaenachddu Is a lovely holiday property offering ideal facilities for large family groups the hot tub, trampoline and games room were really enjoyed by the our youngsters last week. Location is perfect for a number of holiday activities including beach and surfing. My only disappointment was the recycling restrictions which frankly are unworkable. One black bag of general waste per week is unreasonable I took 5 bags to the local recycling centre who refused to take them also the note at the house suggesting occupants should take home empty bottles is a joke I certainly dont pay 2.5 k to recycle waste ! The owner should be paying commercial rates to include removal of all waste rubbish. Overall though a brilliant week, so happy to recommend Blaenachddu.

What a fabulous place, the views are superb with all the facilities you require to make a great holiday. We will be back.

My friends and I stayed at Blaenachddu and had the best time. The property itself and the grounds were beautiful, clean, and very well equipped. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful! The welcome pack was a really lovely touch too Thank you both!

From a couple of the comments I was a little unsure on what to expect but I really shouldn't have been and the pictures really didn't do it justice. It had absolutely everything we could of wanted. The views were to die for and the house was so clean so no concerns there. We had incredible weather and spent most of the time outside but even if the weather was bad there would of been enough room and enough things to do inside to keep everyone happy. I would absolutely recommend and would love to come back.

There was a broken sun lounger, leg on pool table was damaged and BBQ wire was faulty. The drains around the property need looking at as they were over flowing. when showers were on.22052023

Fantastic property, views are stunning, games room, trampoline and hot tub such a bonus too, the welcome pack was a lovely surprise and very welcoming. The owner stopped for a chat and advised us that there were baby ducklings on the pond past the cow field which pleased the grandchildren. There is plenty of space for 10 people and it was even bigger than we thought.

We had a brilliant week at Blaenachddu and would highly recommend it for a large group. The property exceeded our expectations and was of much higher quality than the pictures suggest. The amount of space both inside and out is excellent and ensures you have your own space even on a rainy day, of which we experienced too many! There were a couple of niggles around the place we ended up sorting ourselves but overall a great holiday in a fabulous and peaceful location. Unspoilt views from the garden are amazing and great for star gazers on a clear night. A permanent cover over the hot tub would add a lot and a preparationoutdoor kitchen type area next to the amazing BBQ would finish it off beautifully. Easy access to local walks and to local towns and the coastline. We were very close to booking again for next year but wouldn't hesitate to come again in the future.

This property is simply the best I have stayed in. The comfort level is amazing and everything you need to cater for a large family group is present. The location is beatiful and assessable to child friendly places to visit. Any small concerns are responded to and sorted immediately. It is the top of my list to return to.

Eautiful property. Our main issue was the wifi breaking down, the owners promptly supplied us with a mobile router and covered the costs but this was problematic due to poor signal. Wifi was repaired at the end of the week but this was not the owners fault as it was Christmas bank holiday. The photographs do not do this property justice as it was much more charming than we expected and the layout worked very well for our larger family. We rate this property a solid 4. The following points are just some constructive suggestions which would have just clinched a 5. 1 The jacuzzi is amazing but really needs to be under a gazebo as it rained most of the week for us but would have still been warm enough to make use of if undercover. Additional lighting would also be useful. 2 There appeared to be lots of outdoor lights but many were inoperable so there was insufficient lighting at the front door and around the bin area at night. 3 The glass pane which divides the dining room and lounge area could do with some frosted window film for safety. We ended up turning the sofa round to obscure the window entirely to avoid one of the kids running into it. 4. Minor maintenance issues such as functional but broken lamp, buckled curtain rail in didning room, kitchen table bench was loose, pool table leg was damaged but promptly addressed when brought to the owners attention. TV remotes held together with sellotape and lack of working outdoor lighting already mentioned. 5. Would benefit from extra cutlery for serving meals as there was just enough for 10 without any to spare. None of the above points should detract from what this property has to offer spacious comfortable well equipped and charming accommodation. We would love to return and experience it again in the summer months

It was a wonderful holiday and the house was beautiful. Unfortunately it could do with a little tlc but nothing major. The main things that were a little inconvenient were the drain outside was blocked because of the amount of rain, therefore the water draining from the washing machine was coming back in, so we were mopping an awful lot when the machine was on. The main sitting room could do with a smart TV and the hot tub could do with some sort of outside cover or canopy to keep your towels dry whilst you are in the tub. Other than that it was fantastic and we will definitely be back

House was more than expected. Had a lovely welcome pack on the kitchen table as we entered. Rooms all clean and tidy. All equipped with towels hand wash well presented. Was like going from home to home. Would love to visit again and highly recommend. Thanks for a lovely stay .

Lovely property with plenty of space. Nicely secluded with great views out the back. Perfect for a large group of friends and family

The property was amazing and we all had a wonderful time . Couple of things were not working the dvd player in lounge and we didn't have the radio and we couldn't get the aga to light but someone came round and did that for us so then we had heating upstairs . Some of the games had bits missing but this didn't bother us as we went out most days. Overall a brilliant time was had by all thank you .

Lovely spacious property with fantastic views! Well equipped, loved the hot tub & games room. Beds & sofas were nice & comfy. Plenty of good walks to explore.A big thank you for the generous welcome hamper, especially the cake & preserve, very tasty! Great holiday had by all six adults & two dogs and we are looking to return here next year.