Cuckooland | Borth-y-gest | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

52 Customer Review(s)

Anne
September 2024

“I would not book through Menaiholidays again - I spent a whole morning before our holiday, trying to both email and ring you to ask for the twin beds to be linked and zipped together, but was not able to get through.”

What a shame the problem of the water valve, mentioned by previous guests, had not been looked into before our stay. We were very touched that the owner rang us at home to apologise about the water.

What a shame the problem of the water valve, mentioned by previous guests, had not been looked into before our stay. We were very touched that the owner rang us at home to apologise about the water.

- Anne, September 2024
David September 2024

“Loverly house to stay for a short break .”

Ideal location for port merrieion and snowdonia national park I would recommend cuckooland as your base for this part of the world to explore

- David, September 2024
William September 2024

“The cottage is very comfortable, modern, and is well fitted out .”

The owners have created very pleasant sitting out areas at the front and the back , which looks onto green space . We had a very pleasant stay and would definitely return . It is close to the front at Borth y Gest, which is quiet and has good views over the estuary and sea.There are lovely coastal walks to quiet beaches close to the property . We fed back to the owners a few areas for improvement [which were not showstoppers !] , including plumbing , limited hanging space for clothes in the twin room. Also, first impressions could be improved if bin arrangements could be redesigned . Overall however a very nice holiday .

- William, September 2024
Terence June 2024

“We really enjoyed our holiday.”

Was a lovely cottage Exceptional could have done with a long mirror in it for women But apart from that it was fantastic xx

- Terence, June 2024
Pamela May 2024

“The property is in an ideal location, there is a lovely cafe just round the corner and there is a pretty walk into Porthmadog, where you can get anything you would want.”

The property is very well equipped. there is outside seating at the front and back of the property which means you can take advantage of the sun all day. We didn't find the furniture in the lounge area very comfortable hence only three stars there.

- Pamela, May 2024
David May 2024

“Nice property in good location.”

It would be good to have clearer signage showing "Cuckooland", to clarify in right location. Also the final instructions for arriving at destination could be more accurate. But generally a lovely well furnished property. ? In the interest of being helpful is the owner aware that there is a minor carpet moth infestation within the property?

- David, May 2024
Beverley October 2023

“I was disappointed when I moved my booking from earlier in the year to Oct, when the owner decided to charge me £700 for a weekend stay -which was not in school time.”

I just felt it was a con and I was not wrong. In the past we have booked with Quality Cottages, which I have always recommended to other clients/customers, unfortunately due to your admin process and the charges that you charge for changes, unless it is a short term booking, I would avoid booking with you again. Thanks

- Beverley, October 2023
Judith September 2023

“Cuckooland is ideally placed for access to beaches, towns, rivers and mountains.”

It is very comfortable and clean, with everything we needed - except a cheese grater! The only other criticism would be that the duvets were much too hot - some lighter weight, lower tog-rated ones would have been preferred (especially as we were there in an unseasonable heatwave!) All in all it lived up to expectations and we would happily go there again.

- Judith, September 2023
Richard June 2023

“We loved the cottage.”

It was comfortable, well equipped and maintained. A beautiful location near the bay with lovely views from the walk at the end of the bay. We could sit out at the front and back. In the back bedroom it could do with a wardrobe instead of ladders. The seating in the lounge area is a bit hard. We found a nasty stain on a mattress cover when we stripped one of the single beds.

- Richard, June 2023
Stephen June 2023

“Excellent property - very clean and had everything we needed.”

A great location. Was a bit confused by the recycling of rubbish as it just appears to be burnt - we actually took a lot home with us to recycle! Would highly recommend this property

- Stephen, June 2023
Janice May 2023

“A lovely cottage in an area of exquisite charm.”

Everything was wonderful, thank you.

- Janice, May 2023
Jonathan April 2023

“Fabulous, well appointed property in a quiet location, perfect for exploring the Snowdonia region of Wales.”

Highly recommended and will visit again!

- Jonathan, April 2023
Colin November 2022

“Excellent property, all mod cons, Wi-fi, smart tv provided in lounge as well as bedrooms.”

Kitchen well stocked with all utensils, cutlery, crockery. Ample parking, front and rear gate access. Front and rear garden, access to large green ideal for children to play. Tucked away in quiet Cul- de- sac.

- Colin, November 2022
Steven October 2022

“Lovely cottage only one street behind the sea front.”

Lots of amazing beaches a short walk away and only a 10-15min walk into Porthmadog. Only thing we would improve is the 9:30 checkout, which is unusually early.

- Steven, October 2022
Andrew October 2022

“We were very happy with the overall stay the only thing I would say is we felt a bit rushed to leave on the Sunday.”

We had only booked for a weekend which allowed access at 6pm on Friday but required is to leave at 9.30am on the Sunday so the Saturday evening didn't feel overly relaxed. It would have been nicer if we could have left at property 12pm This was probably a Sykes standardisation but we not lead to believe anything different in the property info pack. That was a very minor concern and the house is in a lovley spot and the sea could be seen from the front bedroom window. A short work 1 -2 mins and you can be at the see front and a quick walk across the the coastline there is what feels like a private beach.

- Andrew, October 2022
Carole September 2022

“The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

It is tucked away in a quiet road but is only a minutes walk from the seafront. This cottage had the best shower we have ever seen in a holiday cottage. My only complaint was that the small showerhead could have done with a good clean as there was a build up of mildew. I did mention this to the caretaker but he said it would be done once the season had ended. I think this should be done on a regular basis and it only takes a few minutes to give it a good scrub with some spray bleach. The towels were good sized bath sheets which you don't often get in most properties these days and the bedding was crisp and freshly laundered. The interior of the house has been simply but beautifully styled and there is an interesting collection of prints. Unfortunately we were only able to enjoy the patio on one day as we had torrential rain throughout most of the week. We found that Zip World at Blaenau Ffestiniog was a good destination on the very rainy days and spent two days doing underground activities. The Seaview is the only place to eat in Borth now and they only offered evening meals on a Fri/Sat. We did eat there once but thought it was a bit over-priced as the portion sizes were on the small side and what you would expect for lunch. There is a well stocked Tesco supermarket in Porthmadog so we cooked most evenings.

- Carole, September 2022
Annette May 2022

“We were extremely happy with the house, it's facilities and convenient location.”

One of the best that we have experienced. 2 patio areas to catch either sun or shade as preferred. Our grandson loved the communal green area and football goal at the rear of the property.

- Annette, May 2022
Andrew May 2022

“The house was comfortable with a lovely modern well equipped kitchen and nice bathrooms, great you have parking close by, lovely sunny patio areas, ideally situated close to the beach and within walking distance of Porthmadog.”

We were generally happy with most things but there were a few issues which sadly let the accommodation down and need attention hence we can't give 5 stars: the final directions to the property were not quite right and need amending to state that you turn right into Tan Y Foel then left and left again and drive through the narrow gap to the garages, we spent quite some time driving up and down trying to find the property front bedroom: the carpet was threadbare at the side of wardrobe, there was a nasty looking stain on the carpet behind the door and when we stripped the bed on the last morning were horrified to find urine stains all over the mattress protector which clearly hadn't been changed before our stay, this really upset our friends who had used this room and was very embarrassing for me as I had booked the cottage Rear bedroom: shower head still not repaired (from previous feedback we had read before our holiday) and room needs some better method of hanging clothes, also could benefit from coat hooks on the back of the doors The paintwork going upstairs could do with a freshen up, it looks very dirty in places

- Andrew, May 2022
Catherine May 2022

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

- Catherine, May 2022
Judith March 2022

“The house was exceedingly comfortable and all the equipment, linen, etc was of very high quality.”

- Judith, March 2022
Alan February 2022

“Very pleased with the house, everything was really good.”

Felt the owners had tried hard to make it nice. Very clean and extremely well equipped.

- Alan, February 2022
Patrick November 2021

“Excellent property, couldn't be faulted, a very enjoyable stay.”

- Patrick, November 2021
Neville October 2021

“Livingroom seating was uncomfortable.”

Csserole dishes and fruitbowl not provided. Shower handset bracket in en-suite needs repair.

- Neville, October 2021
Celia September 2021

“Cuckooland is an excellent holiday home with everything we needed.”

- Celia, September 2021
Pamela September 2021

“We have been before so this was a return visit.”

The property is very well equipped in a fantastic location. The only downside was the late check in time of 6pm but that is just a sign of the times at the moment. We love the area and property and will return.

- Pamela, September 2021
Hayley July 2021

“Lovely comfortable property and we had a very enjoyable stay thank you.”

Unfortunately the kitchen blind fell down on me when opening it (bruised thumb but okay!) -we left a written message at the property to advise housekeeper as no numbers were left to contact anyone. Also, mentioned the ensuite bathroom toilet & shower drainage seem to back up sometimes. A lovely place though and we thoroughly enjoyed it in the heatwave!

- Hayley, July 2021
Delyse June 2021

“The cottage had had a problem with carpet moths, which were still present.”

The sofa was very uncomfortable and needs updating. We cut our stay short by a day and a half as a result of the above.

- Delyse, June 2021
Christine May 2021

“Cottage in excellent position.”

Front and rear patios catch all sun. It is very well equipped Beautiful area and lots to see.

- Christine, May 2021
Alison May 2021

“Cuckooland was just as described.”

It provided excellent facilities. The house has been refurbished to a high standard. The owners have not skimped in any way on decor, furniture, furnishings and extra touches. Both bathrooms are lovely with good showers, storage in main bathroom, liquid soap, cleaning materials and quality towels. Bed was very comfy and good furniture in bedrooms. Everything is new. The kitchen is really well equipped too. Comfortable seating in lounge and dining area. Smart TV s with access to Netflix etc. Both patios are suntraps and have patio furniture including cushions. Borth-y-Gest is a pretty village. We had a late lunch at Seaview Bistro with tables outside due to Covid. Moorings Bistro looked good but we didn't get chance to try it. We would definitely stay again if travelling to that part of Wales.

- Alison, May 2021
Gemma April 2021

“Very clean, well equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

Within walking distance of stunning scenery and beaches yet only a few mins drive from amenities of a town, including 2 big supermarkets. Very comfortable beds and lovely gardens. Just to let you know, the back door key wasn't working.

- Gemma, April 2021
Judith Hilary April 2021

“Perfect cottage.”

Beautiful setting.

- Judith Hilary, April 2021
Manik December 2019

“Enjoyed the stay.”

Found something that i couldn't on AirBnB at an affordable price. I will definitely recommend this as an alternative to ABnB. The play of stay was fabulous. Neat and tidy. Directions to the place were accurate.Affordable. It was well maintained. We thoroughly loved the place and the cottage played a big part of us enjoying our trip to Wales.

- Manik, December 2019
Rory November 2019

“Brilliant holiday home, very clean and warm feel to the house.”

Great location for what we needed, will 100% be back

- Rory, November 2019
Susan October 2019

“A lovely well appointed cottage which has been decorated to a high standard.”

It is modern, clean and has very comfortable beds. Borth y Gest is a quiet village which has a costal path - you can walk to a lovely secluded beach in 10 minutes from the cottage and if you walk the other way you can get to Porthmadog in 20 minutes. The cottage is a great base to explore the North Wales area. We enjoyed a ride on the steam train to Caernarfon, visiting Black Rock Sands and a tour of Purple Moose Brewery to name a few. It is definitely a cottage I would return to if I stay in this area again.

- Susan, October 2019
Natalie August 2019

“Absolutely beautiful property.”

Very modern, clean and decorated beautifully. The beds are very comfortable. Located in a gorgeous little village. Will definitely return if we are in the area again.

- Natalie, August 2019
Peter August 2019

“We had a wonderful time in Cuckooland.”

The house is very comfortable and we'll furnished with everything we could need. The village and beaches are fantastic and you're a short drive from all the attractions of Snowdonia and the Llyn peninsula.

- Peter, August 2019
John June 2019

“A top rate holiday property very modern It is also in a quiet location”

- John, June 2019
Neil June 2019

“We have never been to this part of Wales before - what have we been missing.”

Lovely quiet bay and fantastic house with everything you could want . A proper home from home. We will be back, now we have discovered Borth-Y-Gest. Lovely little Bistro called Moorings around the corner - make sure you book a table as it is popular.

- Neil, June 2019
Alison May 2019

“We loved this cottage and the location.”

Very comfortable, and very close to the beach. Cottage was very well equiped. Just right for a relaxing holiday.

- Alison, May 2019
Peter Fisher Nov 2018

“The cottage is extremely well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable.”

As two well seasoned cottage-goers my wife and I both agreed it was the best cottage we have ever stayed in, anywhere. With a welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee, and Welsh cakes, we settled in quickly. On top of that, the owner rang me, shortly after we arrived, to make sure that everything was ok, and to tell us about the central heating as it was a very cold day. The weather picked up and as we hadn't visited this area for a long time and Cuckooland gave us a very pleasant stay

- Peter Fisher, Nov 2018
Thyra Williams Oct 2018

“Everything high quality, stylish and comfortable, We love the lamps and garden lighting, in fact we love everything.”

Stayed twice now and will be back next year!

- Thyra Williams, Oct 2018
Rosie Dean Aug 2018

“Imaginatively refurbished cottage in a quiet location.”

Very clean. Extremely comfy beds. Large well equipped kitchen. Outside seating East and West for the morning and evening sun, what a luxury! Sadly the weather was awful but we didn’t mind staying in with such lovely surroundings.

- Rosie Dean, Aug 2018
Thyra Williams Jul 2018

“Very stylish, high quality and comfortable cottage, Claudia, the owner has obviously put a lot of love into it for her guests to enjoy.”

Only thing missing is a full length mirror! One would fit on the landing nicely. Also was surprised there was not a pint of milk to start us off although plenty of tea and coffee,

- Thyra Williams, Jul 2018
Celia Harvey Jul 2018

“Excellent in every way.”

Comfortable, clean and very relaxing place.

- Celia Harvey, Jul 2018
Richard Green May 2018

“Perfect location .”

Very well fitted out cottage

- Richard Green, May 2018
Apr 2018

“Modern well equipped and newly decorated house close to sea front”

- , Apr 2018
Oct 2017

“Outstanding property with everything we needed for a perfect break.”

Would definitely book again.

- , Oct 2017
A Kendall Oct 2017

“Everything we needed for a weekend”

- A Kendall, Oct 2017
Oct 2017

“The accomodation was very clean and well equipped.”

The quality of beds was also very good.

- , Oct 2017
Sheila Lane Sep 2017

“The house has been recently altered and refurbished.”

Everything was new, the standard of furnishing was very good as was towels, sheets ovenware etc. The 2 gardens were well maintained and had some lovely potted plants and trees as well as new garden furniture.

- Sheila Lane, Sep 2017
Sep 2017

“Perfect cottage in a lovely quiet location.”

Cosy, spotless and we'll equipped.

- , Sep 2017
Beverley Jesse Aug 2017

“Lovely cottage in a great location”

- Beverley Jesse, Aug 2017

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link option can be made as a double bed by request) 1 x ensuite shower room with shower, loo and wash hand basin, 1 x bedroom with bath and shower over, loo and wash hand basin, Open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with SMART TV.
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave and toaster, tumble dryer
Wifi
Central Heating
3 Smart TV's
Off road parking for 2 cars
Microwave
Bed linen and Towels provided
Front and rear courtyards, both with garden furniture
Restaurants, shop and sea front in walking distance.

The property

Cuckooland has been lovingly refurbished and provides a light, bright and contemporary holiday home.

Situated in a peaceful location just back from the pretty half moon bay the owners have thought of every detail, both inside and out, to ensure your comfort and pleasure.

"Located in the much-loved coastal village of Borth y Gest, Cuckooland ticks so many boxes - you are sure to want to return!" Borth y Gest is an end village where you can easily walk the coastal path to sandy beaches.

There is a lovely cafe and a restaurant, both situated on the bay itself where you can relish the view as well as the tasty food.

Bustling Porthmadog, where you can travel on the renowned Ffestiniog or Welsh Highland Railway is just 5 minutes by car.

You can also walk there from Cuckooland down a quiet lane in less than 15 minutes - you may not need car keys at all during your stay!

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About the location

BORTH-Y-GEST

Porthmadog 1.2 miles; Criccieth 6 miles.

Borth-y-Gest is a quiet Welsh seaside village of mainly Victorian houses retaining much charm and character. Located by the mouth of the River Glaslyn, and a short drive away from the Italian styled village of Portmeirion, this pretty Welsh village has stunning panoramic views over the sands and estuary to the historic Harlech Castle and the Snowdonia National Park beyond. This North Wales village has two bistros and a coffee lounge all located on the front overlooking the bay and all with dog-friendly outdoor seating areas; perfect places to while away the hours watching the comings and goings of the local boatmen. Borth-y-Gest, with its sheltered coves and sandy beaches, has walking in abundance; why not head up Moel-y-Gest or take a wander over the headland to the famous Black Rock Sands, or go a little further afield where the vast Snowdonia National Park awaits? For a day out you can take a trip on the famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway and Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog, only a 15 minutes' walk away, or for those with younger children why not visit the shorter but more child-focussed Welsh Highland Heritage Railway? For a day trip the entire Llyn Peninsula calls. With Anglesey within reach and the whole North Wales coast with the Wales Coast Path to be explored, Borth-y-Gest has it all: a quiet bolt hole but conveniently located for ease of access to this stunning area, a must at any time of the year.

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“I would not book through Menaiholidays again - I spent a whole morning before our holiday, trying to both email and ring you to ask for the twin beds to be linked and zipped together, but was not able to get through.”

“Loverly house to stay for a short break .”

“The cottage is very comfortable, modern, and is well fitted out .”

“We really enjoyed our holiday.”

“The property is in an ideal location, there is a lovely cafe just round the corner and there is a pretty walk into Porthmadog, where you can get anything you would want.”

“Nice property in good location.”

“I was disappointed when I moved my booking from earlier in the year to Oct, when the owner decided to charge me £700 for a weekend stay -which was not in school time.”

“Cuckooland is ideally placed for access to beaches, towns, rivers and mountains.”

“We loved the cottage.”

“Excellent property - very clean and had everything we needed.”

“A lovely cottage in an area of exquisite charm.”

“Fabulous, well appointed property in a quiet location, perfect for exploring the Snowdonia region of Wales.”

“Excellent property, all mod cons, Wi-fi, smart tv provided in lounge as well as bedrooms.”

“Lovely cottage only one street behind the sea front.”

“We were very happy with the overall stay the only thing I would say is we felt a bit rushed to leave on the Sunday.”

“The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

“We were extremely happy with the house, it's facilities and convenient location.”

“The house was comfortable with a lovely modern well equipped kitchen and nice bathrooms, great you have parking close by, lovely sunny patio areas, ideally situated close to the beach and within walking distance of Porthmadog.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

“The house was exceedingly comfortable and all the equipment, linen, etc was of very high quality.”

“Very pleased with the house, everything was really good.”

“Excellent property, couldn't be faulted, a very enjoyable stay.”

“Livingroom seating was uncomfortable.”

“Cuckooland is an excellent holiday home with everything we needed.”

“We have been before so this was a return visit.”

“Lovely comfortable property and we had a very enjoyable stay thank you.”

“The cottage had had a problem with carpet moths, which were still present.”

“Cottage in excellent position.”

“Cuckooland was just as described.”

“Very clean, well equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Perfect cottage.”

“Enjoyed the stay.”

“Brilliant holiday home, very clean and warm feel to the house.”

“A lovely well appointed cottage which has been decorated to a high standard.”

“Absolutely beautiful property.”

“We had a wonderful time in Cuckooland.”

“A top rate holiday property very modern It is also in a quiet location”

“We have never been to this part of Wales before - what have we been missing.”

“We loved this cottage and the location.”

“The cottage is extremely well equipped, spotlessly clean and comfortable.”

“Everything high quality, stylish and comfortable, We love the lamps and garden lighting, in fact we love everything.”

“Imaginatively refurbished cottage in a quiet location.”

“Very stylish, high quality and comfortable cottage, Claudia, the owner has obviously put a lot of love into it for her guests to enjoy.”

“Excellent in every way.”

“Perfect location .”

“Modern well equipped and newly decorated house close to sea front”

“Outstanding property with everything we needed for a perfect break.”

“Everything we needed for a weekend”

“The accomodation was very clean and well equipped.”

“The house has been recently altered and refurbished.”

“Perfect cottage in a lovely quiet location.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location”

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The property

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About the location

BORTH-Y-GEST