Rhianfa | Aberdaron | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

3.7★

8 Guests
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

44 Customer Review(s)

Jessica
December 2024

“This property had everything we needed throughout our stay.”

It was clean, tidy, and well equipped - with the town, beach, and shops being a 5 minute drive away. The rooms were nice, especially for the price. There were a few minor issues to fix, but nothing major. The conservatory roof was leaking during the rain, which had been mentioned in previous reviews and had clearly not been attended to. However, the leaking wasn’t bad at all, it just made a small puddle of water on the conservatory floor. Additionally, a window near the dining table was ...

It was clean, tidy, and well equipped - with the town, beach, and shops being a 5 minute drive away. The rooms were nice, especially for the price. There were a few minor issues to fix, but nothing major. The conservatory roof was leaking during the rain, which had been mentioned in previous reviews and had clearly not been attended to. However, the leaking wasn’t bad at all, it just made a small puddle of water on the conservatory floor. Additionally, a window near the dining table was leaking. The bathroom door handle kept falling off but that was just able to go right back on it was just a little inconvenient. The shower pressure was low, but still did the job. There was mould on the bathroom ceiling. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this property and would definitely recommend staying here if you’re looking for somewhere quiet and near the coast. It was lovely to stay in :)

- Jessica, December 2024
Laura October 2024

“Rhianfa, is a lovely cottage, right near Aberdaron (10 min walk).”

It had everything we needed for the week, but it was looking a bit unloved inside. The main concern was that it allowed dogs, but there was no enclosed space in the garden for dogs, the could easily run out into the road. but we enjoyed our time at Rhianfa.

- Laura, October 2024
Diane June 2024

“The property is very tired and unloved, cobwebs, stained sofa cushions, broken windows that won’t open, a leaky conservatory in 3 places; one right in the doorway to the living room so becareful if it rains!”

The worktop joint in the kitchen is quite big and has food down it, one of the ovens didn’t work, in the conservatory only 1 of the 3 ceiling lights worked and the ceiling fan didn’t work, a stain on the downstairs bedroom carpet looks like a radiator leak but is still splashed up the skirting board, the BBQ was unusable, and thankfully we took a travel cot the cot provided is a death trap! There was a no welcome pack provided, we discovered on the second to last day information behind the kitchen waste bin, the owners aren’t the ones that maintain it and it is very clear, it’s such a shame as it could be a lovely lovely place. The outside shower/wc, although basic as it’s an outside shower and wc (expect spiders!) was actually better than the inside shower and a great addition as there was 6 adults and a child staying! My husband and I used this over the inside shower. The garden is lovely and a suntrap, several wooden table and benches provided which was also a nice addition. I was hoping this would be a property we could visit year on year but sadly we won’t be rebooking unless improvements I and other reviews have highlighted.

- Diane, June 2024
Dawn May 2024

“I booked it for a quiet break away to celebrate my birthday and Me and girls had an absolutely amazing time.”

The house had everything that we needed. It was so comfortable and the garden and conservatory where we seemed to spend most of our time due to the amazing weather was perfect. We will definitely be going back. In fact we are already looking at dates for next year. It’s a short walk to the village and the beach. And its location is stunning.

- Dawn, May 2024
Michelle April 2024

“The property was warm and had been cleaned.”

It is obvious that this was once a lovely house with nice things, unfortunately a gross lack of maintenance and neglect means you share the house with spiders, woodlice and ants. They probably crawl in through the cracks in the bottom of the ground-floor bedroom wall, the leaking conservatory door or any of the ill-fitting doors. The table cloth on the dining table was too small to cover the table and despite being washed and ironed it had what appeared to be rust stains on it. The cupboard in the dining room is tied together with ribbon and wool and upon opening it one finds spider-webs akin to a Halloween film and some copper pipes. The furniture is terribly stained especially the conservatory furniture and even the loose cushions and the living room pouffee look dreadful. We had rain during our stay and quickly discovered the conservatory roof and doors leaked. The glass roof is also covered in algae. The downstairs bedroom carpet must have once had a leaking radiator this is evidenced by the brown staining spreading out across the room. The seal on the shower screen has red/black mould in it and during a shower the water backs up until you are standing in 3-4 inches of water. This was remedied when my husband pulled out enough hair and slime out of the plug-hole to fill a pint pot. The basin is cracked and bathroom cabinet is old and the MDF is swelling. The paint is peeling down the side of the sink and the toilet flush broke whilst we were there. However, this was fixed quickly by a plumber. Beware the pan rack that has been hung in the bathroom, it is broken and has arms that when down can be walked into causing painful bruises to the shoulder as one of our party discovered. The shower is powerful and hot, so has presumably been fixed since previous guests stayed. The second bathroom is not fit for purpose, its essentially a brick built shed in the yard with a corrugated plastic roof and a mirror so rusty it should be sent to mirror heaven. It is accessed from the house via the kitchen, through the lean-to porch, into the yard, past the builder's debris (the house next door is being renovated by the same owner). Many of the doors didn't close, the book case looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa and should probably be decluttered and fixed to the wall. The standard lamps also lean precariously and the shades have cracked and split. The light and fan inthe conservatory doesn't work at all. There are way too many bibles in the house, one of which had a cover that was no longer attached and dated back to 1832. The house accepts dogs, but be warned they cannot be let into the garden unaccompanied as this is not a secure garden and despite it leading out onto a small road cars, quad bikes and tractors do travel quickly along it. One of the upstairs double rooms has a wooden cot in it. This cot is a threat to life, it is falling to bits meaning the bars exceed the width recommended for an infant to safely sleep in it (i.e they could get their head stuck through the gaps). I have advised Sykes of the issues and they are awaiting a response from the owner. The single room with the hot water tank has a chipboard shelf that is falling down on one end, it still has rail and coat-hangers clinging to it. This room also has a curled rug (trip hazard). The washing machine, dishwasher, cooker and heating all work well and there are sufficient pots and pans.

- Michelle, April 2024
Michael March 2024

“We have stayed at Rhianfa a number of times now over the span of 15 years, and have many happy memories there.”

However, we’re disappointed by a lack of investment in its up keep, with simple things needing some love and attention. The shower is really poor, and to have a mop stationed in the conservatory for its many leaks, rather than having these repaired is poor considering the price paid for the bank holiday week. We left a list of small snags that a handy man should sort and I am happy to send this in to you electronically if you require?

- Michael, March 2024
Jonathan March 2024

“The cottage is in a lovely location within walking distance to the beach and Aberdaron.”

The cottage is clean but a bit dated. The only downside was the bath and shower. The hot tap (which also controls the shower) only moves one quarter of a turn so consequently there is no power to the tap or shower. The shower was a drizzle and to be honest I doubt you could run a bath as it would be cold by the time you got in it. There was only myself and my husband staying at the property so we coped but if 8 people were staying I think the shower routine would take a long time. What is weird the water pressure from the taps over the sink is extremely powerful so I think there is something not quite working with the bath/shower pressure. Apart from this the property is lovely.

- Jonathan, March 2024
Caroline February 2024

“Disappointing.”

On arrival the yard was full of builders rubble and waste material strewn everywhere. The cupboard where you get the key from is full of loose food waste that has been there for months. Not the best impression. Overall the inside of the property is good. But little things let it down for example the oven gloves are old and no longer fit for purpose, the tea towels are tatty, the curtains in the front facing bedrooms would benefit from better linings as the light streams in from the street light. Just a few things would make a big difference.

- Caroline, February 2024
John September 2023

“Brilliant base for a holiday in Aberdaron.”

Not essential but might be advisable to install a microwave to complete the kitchen facilities

- John, September 2023
Ceri August 2023

“We had a fantastic week staying at Rhianfa.”

The house was clean, comfortable and well presented and had everything we needed for the week. An ideal location for Aberdaron and the beach, just a 10 minute walk. Plus plenty of walks from the door along the coastal path or through the lanes across the peninsular. We enjoyed relaxing in the warm and sunny conservatory, and reading about the history of the house and its owners. We would stay at Rhianfa again, a lovely house in a peaceful location.

- Ceri, August 2023
Jessica June 2023

“We had 5 adults and 2 children stay, age ranging from 83 to 4 months and whilst the property is in a prime location to walk into Aberdaron village and the garden is lovely to sit in, that's about it.”

We arrived expecting some sort of uncleanness from reading previous reviews, but that wasn't the worst of it. We were unable to put anything in the bins due to them overflowing, we actually spoke to the bin men who said the bins were contaminated and wouldn't be emptied until the owner sorted it. The indoor shower was/is broken and I had to waste a day of our holiday arranging a time and waiting for a plumber (this still wasn't fixed). We had to shower outside (which isnt bad if you're used to a camping block) but we had to clean the drainage and plughole ourselves because they were full of dirt and hair. There are curtains held on by string, no latches on the windows, the hoover was full and stank of wet dog, stains on the pillows and towels, and the specified BBQ was mouldy. We communicated with the cleaners about the shower and the bins, and whilst they were pleasant enough to speak to, we had no communication of anything being resolved whilst we were there, so hopefully they'll be fixed for the next renter! It's a real shame because the property could be so lovely if the owner took even a little bit of care.

- Jessica, June 2023
Chris May 2023

“I loved the cottage and the locality, but the bins where overflowing so it was difficult to add my rubbish.”

There was washing left in the machine and no toilet roll. The garden was lovely but not fully enclosed at the sides for my two dogs, so it was easy for them to get out on to the lane. I booked for 7 days but returned home after the 3rd.

- Chris, May 2023
Carol April 2023

“Rhianfa is a lovely house in a peaceful and quiet location, but it could be an even greater house, if the general cleanliness and maintenance were of a much higher standard.”

. Especially in the kitchen! The poor attention to detail spoiled it and let it down. Such a shame as it wouldnt take much to repair the faults and do a thorough clean throughout.

- Carol, April 2023
Carla April 2022

“Lovely property with everything you need.”

Fantastic location, 5-10 min walk to beach. Recommended

- Carla, April 2022
Andrew April 2022

“My only real criticism, and it's an important one for a large party, is the one toilet facility.”

This will be particularly important with very young or old people in the party. The external wet room was amusing but no good for nocturnal visits!

- Andrew, April 2022
Sarah April 2022

“Hi, lovely cottage and we loved the conservatory - a great place to relax.”

Just minor details - not enough wine glasses and some instructions on how to control the heating - it was very hot at night. We had a great stay though - thanks!

- Sarah, April 2022
John April 2022

“We really liked the downstairs arrangement with the dining area, living area and conservatory.”

The upstairs would have been much improved if there had a been a bathroom there. One inside bathroom for a 5-bedroomed house was just not adequate. The outside toilet/shower room was unattractive and not too clean. There was one half roll of toilet paper in the house when we arrived and no dishwasher tablets - most rented properties provide some of each. We would recommend that the owner considers putting a notice on the recycling room to emphasise when the bins need to be put out. We didn't see the notice in the house until it was too late.

- John, April 2022
Clive March 2022

“A well positioned property in good walking distance from Aberdaron.”

We had a lovely week of walking and relaxing here at Rhianfa. Our only request would be a hand towel to accompany the bath towel supplied. We would stay here again.

- Clive, March 2022
Julie March 2022

“Very comfortable cottage 10 minutes walk from the village, beach & pub.”

Great location for coastal walks. Although it has space for 8, we found it perfect for a couple and just used the ground floor as it was competively priced at the time.

- Julie, March 2022
Chris November 2021

“Had a great time thanks.”

a very nice house. i guess the only gripe is only having 1 bathroom inside. Maybe add an access to the shower room from inside?

- Chris, November 2021
Ian October 2021

“A very relaxing stay in a lovely quiet location.”

Just a 10 min walk to the beach and out of season it was lovely and quiet. Great pub terrace overlooking the beach with friendly staff at Ty Newydd. The cottage was very comfortable with everything we needed. As ever with a holiday property there were minor issues (dripping kitchen tap, weak shower flow, sticking outside door, minor leak from the conservatory roof, vacuum not working up very well) but nothing that detracted from a relaxing stay. Great base to explore Pen Llyn and would definitely come back. We were nice and cosy even in the 70mph storm on one day.

- Ian, October 2021
Robert October 2021

“The fires are NOT SAFE the front glass is broken, there is no handle on the door to open it safely, most of the windows do not shut properly which blows the curtains and it is very drafty, there is not enough seating for the amount of people that can stay (8), knobs missing from the cooker (you can't turn the oven on/off), the utility door does not open and close properly nor does it lock (security issue).”

The conservatory roof leaks in on top of you and makes the floor very slippery (SLIP HAZARD) It would not cost the earth to make this property as good as what you are expecting it to be and then this would be an outstanding place to stay.

- Robert, October 2021
Margaret October 2021

“I only thing that is a bit disappointing is both toilet are downstairs, one being outside which is okay.”

The accommodation is good, plenty of space in the bedrooms, living room and conservatory. Other people stated there were spider webs however there were none when we stayed. Also the conservatory is excellent, a nice place to sit during the day and evening time, but there is a risk of water leak during the Autumn and Winter months. Overall, I was happy that we booked Rhianfa.

- Margaret, October 2021
Carole August 2021

“Had a lovely stay.”

Cottage was nice and clean on arrival. Kids loved the garden. Close to the beach and village.

- Carole, August 2021
Stephanie August 2021

“Great location for our stay.”

Rooms were clean but there were ALOT of spiders and cobwebs that need to be cleaned. Outside toilet smelt of urine when we arrived.

- Stephanie, August 2021
Trina August 2021

“This is a lovely comfortable base for exploring the wonderful area.”

The garden is not secure so we had to be vigilant with our two high energy dogs with two people manning the exits and they still managed to get in the (very quiet) road. The cleanliness in generally good, but some areas need attention, there are lots of cobwebs dust around, plug sockets not secured to the wall and dodgy bathroom light. These things didn’t impact on our holiday and we had a lovely time, The house is well equipped with everything you might need for a lovely relaxing holiday

- Trina, August 2021
Luke June 2021

“My family and I had a lovely stay at the Rhianfa.”

It’s a beautifully spacious rustic home away from home with all the amenities a young family need. The house is a 10 minute walk away from Aberdaron village and a 10 minute drive away from the whistling sands beach which I highly recommend. We will definitely stay at the Rhianfa again

- Luke, June 2021
Paul May 2021

“Rhianfa was a lovely holiday cottage and well worth the money.”

Few minor issues which need addressing in the property, the conservatory has a couple of leaks during heavy rain. Cotbed in the property was broken but there was a travel for also. The house could do With a thorough clean, lots of cobwebs and dust. Other than that the house was lovely and we will be staying again.

- Paul, May 2021
Katie May 2021

“This was our second stay at Rhianfa and have thoroughly enjoyed both visits!”

The house is a perfect family home with everything you could need for a home from home stay. The conservatory is our favourite room in the house with beautiful views out to the surrounding garden and perfect to relax in after a day on the beach. The layout and location of the house is fab and the outside shower room is a great addition. We would highly recommend Rhianfa and will definitely be back again !

- Katie, May 2021
Tim May 2021

“You have all the details”

- Tim, May 2021
Ann October 2020

“The cottage was filthy!”

I was unable to contact Sykes to report the situation. We came home early.

- Ann, October 2020
Sarah December 2019

“Rhianfa was a lovely cottage in a lovely location.”

It was great that it was dog friendly, although our dogs are well mannered and don't go on furniture and we didn't allow them upstairs. Even though it was pretty windy while we were there the cottage was cosy and we were able to use the conservatory during the day. The location was great, we walked into the village every day and the coastal walks certainly blew the cobwebs away! There were 8 of us which meant we had to have a bit of a rota for the bathroom - but we knew that before we arrived! Would definitely come back for another visit.

- Sarah, December 2019
Shan September 2019

“What a fantastic place-every eventuality of equipment provided-the bed linen ...”

What a fantastic place-every eventuality of equipment provided-the bed linen was of a brilliant quality and vintage welsh quilts too Amazing collection of books to dip in and out off-conservatory was so cosy to sit in and great to have Netflix available on the tv- Sympathetically furnished to its era We only wish we could have stayed longer and hope to return very soon

- Shan, September 2019
Colin September 2019

“We love to stay at Rhianfa this was not our first visit and hopefully not our last it is a large house very well equipped and very comfortable.”

The large conservatory is especially a relaxing and a comfortable space to sit in and read in the evenings.It is very homely without rules and regulations. The only downside for us as we have two dogs is that the garden is not completely enclosed which means they have to be carefully watched when out side.Rhianfa is within walking distance of Aberdaron although it is a very steep hill back.Aberdaron is a picturesque village with great cafes, pubs, chip shop, bakery,and a very long sandy beach.

- Colin, September 2019
John August 2019

“Quite a few cobwebs around interior windows and in rooms”

- John, August 2019
John August 2019

“Pictures looked lovely, bad smell in the porch (like gone off veg) a lot of cobwebs, very bad smelling wardrobe in downstairs bedroom (lived out of suitcase) window in bathroom leaked (window closed) conservatory leaked.”

Other than that Aberdaron is a lovely village. Hope things get rectified.

- John, August 2019
Carol August 2019

“Great time had by all.”

Beautiful location minutes away from the beach.

- Carol, August 2019
Gary April 2019

“A very nice house and we enjoyed our time there.”

My only criticism is that the house would benefit with some maintenance.

- Gary, April 2019
Jeremy October 2018

“The listing was inaccurate no sky box which was advertised , this had a large impact for various reasons on our holiday .”

When I rang up to clarify this on Saturday I was told there wasn’t a sky box advertised and so I had to read the description out from your website , no apologies were made I was told some one would get back to me but they never did. We have booked many cottages through you over the years and have been satisfied before and we only hope this time was an aberration .

- Jeremy, October 2018
R September 2018

“The sea views were only from 1 upstairs bedroom.”

The Garden was not secure after and after spending a long time searching for a suitable property it was very dissapointing as we had to walk the dog on a lead. The shower was very poor as very slow flow. The night storage heaters were not easy to control and the main heating was from 2 fires and there was no fuel. We were looking forward to a relaxing holiday and it was stressful due to the unenclosed garden and the road.

- R, September 2018
Lowri September 2018

“We had a lovely holiday, the cottage was in a great spot on the edge of a pretty little village and beach.”

Our dog had a great time exploring local beaches (some beaches had restrictions through Sept), but the garden was not secure and so he had to be kept on the lead at all times in the garden which was a shame. All in all we had a great time.

- Lowri, September 2018
Lynn February 2018

“A perfect getaway for a group.”

Plenty of space for all of us and on the doorstep of some beautiful coastal walks.

- Lynn, February 2018
Karen December 2017

“The house was rather cold as the heating relied on the fires being lit.”

Otherwise all lovely.

- Karen, December 2017
Margaret April 2017

“Beautiful area.”

House comfy and well equipped. Conservatory was a dream

- Margaret, April 2017

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size double, 2 x double, 2 x single
Ground-floor bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin and WC
External wet room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room (seats 5) with multi-fuel stove and dining area with open fire
Conservatory (seats 6).
Central heating powered by multi-fuel stove, electric night storage heaters with additional electric heaters and open fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove and fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, please bring own beach towels
Cot
Off road parking for 3 cars
Lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, downstairs only
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and beach 10 mins walk
Note: There is a converted garage directly adjacent to the cottage, occasionally occupied by the owners, so access is required at times
Note: Some bedrooms have sloped ceilings with restricted headroom
Note: Please ensure children and dogs are supervised at all times when in the garden
Note: No hen/stag parties, or similar.

The property

Rhianfa is a delightful detached cottage situated on the edge of the seaside fishing village of Aberdaron on the Llyn Peninsula.

This cottage sleeps eight people in five bedrooms, consisting of a ground floor king-size double, two doubles and two singles, together with a ground floor bathroom and an external wet room.

The cottage also has a kitchen, a sitting room with multi-fuel stove and a dining area with open fire and a conservatory.

Outside there's off-road parking for three cars and a garden with lawned area, patio, furniture and barbecue.

A lovely Llyn Peninsula base.

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About the location

ABERDARON

Abersoch 11 miles; Pwllheli 16 miles.

The seaside village of Aberdaron is peacefully situated around two streams, and facing the sea. Straggling up the hills are the buildings that give Aberdaron its character; the lime-washed fishermen's cottages, the cafes, shops, and hotels, and the church of St Hywyn. On each side of the river's mouth is the beach for walking and playing on, and a promenade where you can watch the sailing boats and regattas in the bay. There is also a National Trust visitor centre and car park. The popular resorts of Pwllheli and Abersoch are within easy reach. Discover fabulous castles and coves, or enjoy excellent fishing, watersports and golf opportunities, all available nearby. The dramatic scenery and abundance of superb walks at the Snowdonia National Park area are within easy driving distance, making an ideal base for a varied and enjoyable holiday, at any time of year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This property had everything we needed throughout our stay.”

“Rhianfa, is a lovely cottage, right near Aberdaron (10 min walk).”

“The property is very tired and unloved, cobwebs, stained sofa cushions, broken windows that won’t open, a leaky conservatory in 3 places; one right in the doorway to the living room so becareful if it rains!”

“I booked it for a quiet break away to celebrate my birthday and Me and girls had an absolutely amazing time.”

“The property was warm and had been cleaned.”

“We have stayed at Rhianfa a number of times now over the span of 15 years, and have many happy memories there.”

“The cottage is in a lovely location within walking distance to the beach and Aberdaron.”

“Disappointing.”

“Brilliant base for a holiday in Aberdaron.”

“We had a fantastic week staying at Rhianfa.”

“We had 5 adults and 2 children stay, age ranging from 83 to 4 months and whilst the property is in a prime location to walk into Aberdaron village and the garden is lovely to sit in, that's about it.”

“I loved the cottage and the locality, but the bins where overflowing so it was difficult to add my rubbish.”

“Rhianfa is a lovely house in a peaceful and quiet location, but it could be an even greater house, if the general cleanliness and maintenance were of a much higher standard.”

“Lovely property with everything you need.”

“My only real criticism, and it's an important one for a large party, is the one toilet facility.”

“Hi, lovely cottage and we loved the conservatory - a great place to relax.”

“We really liked the downstairs arrangement with the dining area, living area and conservatory.”

“A well positioned property in good walking distance from Aberdaron.”

“Very comfortable cottage 10 minutes walk from the village, beach & pub.”

“Had a great time thanks.”

“A very relaxing stay in a lovely quiet location.”

“I only thing that is a bit disappointing is both toilet are downstairs, one being outside which is okay.”

“Had a lovely stay.”

“Great location for our stay.”

“This is a lovely comfortable base for exploring the wonderful area.”

“My family and I had a lovely stay at the Rhianfa.”

“Rhianfa was a lovely holiday cottage and well worth the money.”

“This was our second stay at Rhianfa and have thoroughly enjoyed both visits!”

“You have all the details”

“The cottage was filthy!”

“Rhianfa was a lovely cottage in a lovely location.”

“What a fantastic place-every eventuality of equipment provided-the bed linen ...”

“We love to stay at Rhianfa this was not our first visit and hopefully not our last it is a large house very well equipped and very comfortable.”

“Quite a few cobwebs around interior windows and in rooms”

“Pictures looked lovely, bad smell in the porch (like gone off veg) a lot of cobwebs, very bad smelling wardrobe in downstairs bedroom (lived out of suitcase) window in bathroom leaked (window closed) conservatory leaked.”

“Great time had by all.”

“A very nice house and we enjoyed our time there.”

“The listing was inaccurate no sky box which was advertised , this had a large impact for various reasons on our holiday .”

“The sea views were only from 1 upstairs bedroom.”

“We had a lovely holiday, the cottage was in a great spot on the edge of a pretty little village and beach.”

“A perfect getaway for a group.”

“The house was rather cold as the heating relied on the fires being lit.”

“Beautiful area.”

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About the location

ABERDARON