Bryn Ogwen

4.9★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

Robin
October 2024

“This is a beautiful property with stunning views over the pier and is comfortable for a family of 10, Rooms are large and comfortable with everything you need for your stay.”

a nice pub and chip shop near by. Great location for exploring snowdonia and Liandudno to name a couple of places.

a nice pub and chip shop near by. Great location for exploring snowdonia and Liandudno to name a couple of places.

- Robin, October 2024
Gwawr October 2024

“We had a fabulous weekend at Bryn Ogwen.”

It was perfect for a group of us who were celebrating 50 years since we started at Bangor Uni. It was very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. The showers were all good. The views were spectacular and it was lovely being so close to the pier and the Straits. All in all an excellent stay. The internet was not working when we arrived but was soon sorted by Sykes - thank you very much. One or two other minor issues which we shared with Sykes but nothing to spoil the stay. Would highly recommend. One suggestion would be that the facilities for recycling would be provided. We haven’t stayed anywhere before where this isn’t the case.

- Gwawr, October 2024
David August 2024

“Contacts in case of difficulty never answered their phones.”

Nor did they respond to messages left requesting a call back. It was only after calling Sykes, who we think spoke to the owner that they called us. They did then resolve the problem promptly.

- David, August 2024
Karen August 2024

“Bryn Ogwen was perfect, we were a family of 9 , 5 adults and 4 boys between 5-15, the boys loved the fact it was over 3floors.”

The house was is in a great position overlooking the pier and the telescope was a great touch and was used by all looking out to sea and to Anglesey. We also like the fact you are situated where most places we wanted to go to were all under an hour. It was the perfect place to introduce my grandsons to their great nanas homeland. Their verdict is “we love Wales”

- Karen, August 2024
Karin August 2024

“This is a GREAT place, extremely well equipped and simply beautiful.”

Stunning views, all the comforts of a real home, and extremely spacious for 10.

- Karin, August 2024
Ash July 2024

“A lovely Victorian restored house, which is airy and bright, with fantastic views.”

Very clean and tidy, with all amenities included. Plenty of space for everyone including the dog. Lots of bathrooms and showers, and the different bed layouts (kings, singles, etc.) meant there was choice for everyone. There are only two points to note : 1) Parking is difficult. The drive is not wide enough for cars and very steep. 2) Bangor is a great destination to get to other places (Snowdonia, Zip World, etc.) but there really isn't much there (other than the pier). We would highly recommended this house.

- Ash, July 2024

We are pleased that you liked the house and sorry that you found the driveway steep. The elevated position of the house gives it its wonderful views of the Menai Strait! Property Owner
Rhian July 2024

“Fantastic location and view.”

The house has all the esssentials for a great holiday home - very spacious, light and airy, spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen

- Rhian, July 2024
Nicola October 2023

“This house was wonderful to stay in and has the most incredible sea view.”

It was very comfortable for 8 of us to spend the week in and I would thoroughly recommend to others for a wonderful base to explore a beautiful part of the UK.

- Nicola, October 2023
Rebecca August 2023

“Everything about this property was absolutely superb!”

The house is amazing, with spectacular views. The facilities and finish to the property was pure quality. The only thing I was a little disappointed with was that only two bedrooms had an en-suite. The rest of the bathrooms, although very nice, were either across the corridor or down a flight of stairs. I’m sure that the massive bedroom on the third floor could have a shower room incorporated into it some how. The drive is very steep and very narrow. We struggled to open the car doors to get out and unload when parked on it. There is room however for 2 cars to be parked at the bottom of the drive. (The big refuse bin situated at the bottom of the drive stops a third car being parked there). The living room area is very lovely and comfortable, although this only comfortably seats 6/7 people on the sofas (we had a party of 9 people) so we had to bring in the dining room chairs from the other room. The kitchen area is one of the nicest kitchens I’ve ever had the pleasure of cooking in - absolutely amazing and well stocked with big enough saucepans etc - loved it. Brilliant property, great location - would definitely recommend.

- Rebecca, August 2023
Anna August 2023

“Absolutely perfect.”

We loved staying there so much. The brochure doesn't do it justice. Comfortable house and stunning views. House is amazing, in a wonderful location. We had the perfect holiday. The kids cried when we had to leave! Thank you so much. Diolch yn fawr.xx

- Anna, August 2023
Paul April 2023

“Anyone who stays at Bryn Ogwen will be impressed.”

What a lovely house, comfortable, well equipped, acceptably clean and with amazing views. Comfy beds too. Although it's by a road, we found it to be quiet. Easy access to the A5 nearby, and good places to eat a short walk away. The property description 'Be greeted by off-road parking for three cars', doesn't explain that the drive is too narrow to open the car doors. We had to get one car through the gates at the top and leave the other 2 at the foot of the very steep drive. The oldest member of our group had to be helped both up and down the drive. It would really help if the drive was wider and had a hand rail. The provided postcode is to a street called Bryn Ogwen over a mile way. The correct postcode and address can be found on Google maps or Bing maps etc Sykes Cottages were as usual excellent in their communication and booking process. The manager of the property kindly emailed in advance to see if we had any queries and to see how we wanted the beds configured etc. Overall an excellent holiday experience in a property that we really liked and enjoyed. Many thanks.

- Paul, April 2023
Lee April 2023

“A beautiful, well equipped house with excellent facilities, but not for the feint-hearted.”

The driveway is very steep but excellent for your fitness. The internal doors were extremely heavy, too heavy for anyone under the age of 4 or with upper body mobility issues. The views from all the front rooms are incredible, and the addition of the telescope to the dining room was a lovely touch.

- Lee, April 2023
Kevin September 2022

“The property was in immaculate condition.”

The photos on the website did not do justice to the size and grandeur of each of the rooms. The property far exceeded our expectations and is worthy of full 5 star rating.

- Kevin, September 2022

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Summary

Over three floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double
Four bathrooms: 1x bathroom, wc, basin 3x shower rooms, wc and basin 1x wc
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Gas central heating
Electric range with electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair available
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Front and rear garden with patio and seating
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Stag, Hen or similar parties not permitted

The property

This stunning Victorian semi-detached villa, known as Bryn Ogwen, can be found on the outskirts of Bangor, Gwynedd.

Bryn Ogwen has an official Visit Wales 5 Star Grading (awarded summer 2022).

It is a wonderful home for a family or group of 10 wishing to add a touch of luxury to their next getaway, with its breath-taking views of the Grade II-listed Garth Pier and the flowing waters of the Menai Straits, reaching out towards Puffin Island and the Great Orme.

There is space for three cars in the driveway, and there's a beautiful front garden where you can enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the unrivalled vistas.

There is a contemporary and fully-equipped kitchen, and you can look forward to enjoying your culinary creations at the dining table for ten, which features bay windows offering superb views of the waters below.

After a day of sightseeing, retire to the sitting area for some rest and relaxation on the plush sofas in front of the wood-burning stove, as your favourite show plays out on the Smart TV.

Three of the home's wonderfully designed bedrooms can be found on the first floor, including a super-king-size with an en-suite shower room and a super-king-size and double with access to a lovely Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

On the second floor, there are two more bedrooms: a king-size and a super-king-size with zip/link.

Stop by the Antelope Inn and Ty Golchi for a delicious lunch, the convenience store for any necessities, or a stroll around the Treborth Botanical Garden and the Eithinog North Wales Wildlife Trust with your loved ones.

In addition to the famous Clwb Golff St Deiniol, the town is home to the beautiful National Trust site of Penrhyn Castle & Garden, an ancient roman camp.

The Menai Heritage Museum, the Belgian Promenade, Green Olive, Hydeout Bar, and neighbouring Pili Palas Nature World and Plas Cadnant Gardens are all within easy walking distance of the Menai Suspension Bridge.

Continue to Beaumaris, where you may visit a spectacular castle (the Beaumaris Gaol) or take a sea safari to Puffin Island.

Caernarfon, with its castle listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and Snowdonia National Park, home to the iconic Snowdon, are both a bit further afield.

Add a touch of grandeur to your North Wales escape with a stay at Bryn Ogwen.

Note: Stag, Hen or similar parties are not permitted.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

BANGOR

Menai Bridge 2.5 miles; Beaumaris 7 miles; Caernarfon 10 miles; Llanberis 11 miles.

Bangor is a university town on the North Wales coast with a large range of shops, bars and restaurants. It is the main crossing point for the Isle of Anglesey with two road bridges across the Menai Strait. Across the water, the castle and pier at Beaumaris make a lovely day out, or you can catch a boat to enjoy a trip out to Puffin Island. The Anglesey Coastal Path takes in beautiful scenery, and the island is home to many fine beaches including Rhosneigr, Trearddur Bay and Red Wharf Bay. The NT mansion Plas Newydd is on the island, while on the mainland further NT properties can be found including Penrhyn Castle and Bodnant Gardens. The spectacular mountains and lakes of Snowdonia are just a short drive way, with plenty of castles, beaches and other attractions on offer in this wonderful region. Bangor and the Menai Straits really do offer the best of both worlds!

Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £450.
Note: Stag, Hen or similar parties are not permitted.
Note: This property is not suitable for those with limited disability.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a beautiful property with stunning views over the pier and is comfortable for a family of 10, Rooms are large and comfortable with everything you need for your stay.”

“We had a fabulous weekend at Bryn Ogwen.”

“Contacts in case of difficulty never answered their phones.”

“Bryn Ogwen was perfect, we were a family of 9 , 5 adults and 4 boys between 5-15, the boys loved the fact it was over 3floors.”

“This is a GREAT place, extremely well equipped and simply beautiful.”

“A lovely Victorian restored house, which is airy and bright, with fantastic views.”

“Fantastic location and view.”

“This house was wonderful to stay in and has the most incredible sea view.”

“Everything about this property was absolutely superb!”

“Absolutely perfect.”

“Anyone who stays at Bryn Ogwen will be impressed.”

“A beautiful, well equipped house with excellent facilities, but not for the feint-hearted.”

“The property was in immaculate condition.”

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The property

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About the location

BANGOR