Pen Dinas

4.2★

4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

19 Customer Review(s)

Karen
August 2024

“Perfect accommodation for 3 adults and 1 small dog.”

The cottage had everything we needed, and more, to make our stay very comfortable.

The cottage had everything we needed, and more, to make our stay very comfortable.

- Karen, August 2024
Madeline July 2024

“Lovely and peaceful, the kitchen was well equipped, the wifi was brilliant, unfortunately, the rest of the cottage fell well short of the £200 a night price tag.”

The thermostat didn't work, the shower was cold, there were no towels (I had to use the dog towel after a cold shower), I couldn't unlock the door from the inside, 3 in 1 coffee sachets from the pound shop are not acceptable in this price bracket and whilst I appreciate that the cottage is trying to be traditional it needs modernising. I usually prefer to state the positives, but as mentioned above, the facilities of this cottage do not sit in line with the price and what others in the same price bracket offer.

- Madeline, July 2024

Thank you for providing feedback following your recent stay at the cottage and we are glad that you enjoyed the lovely peaceful setting. We note your comments and have taken action to ensure that instructions for the boiler are available for guests and have remedied other points raised to ensure the facilities are in line with guest expectations. Property Owner
Antonius June 2024

“The cottage, although in the country side outside bangor, has no good walks ...”

The cottage, although in the country side outside bangor, has no good walks nearby, is far from facilities and offers nothing special

- Antonius, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback following your visit to the cottage; we provide guest information at the property to highlight local attractions and places of interest to walk and visit within this area of outstanding natural beauty. Property Owner
Derek June 2024

“Cozy little cottage,nice big and well equipped kitchen,steps down ok but could be a bit of a problem if elderly,toilet flush needs attention really good over bath shower and comfortable bed only used downstairs bedroom as more convenient, overall a very nice place would use again.”

- Derek, June 2024
Sarah May 2024

“Lovely clean peaceful cottage.”

Saw other reviews saying there wider issues with hot water. Never had any issues with that, and there were 4 of us showering each morning. The cooker can take a while to warm up but fine once it does. The fan in the bathroom seems to stay on a long time - something for anyone in the downstairs bedroom to be aware of.

- Sarah, May 2024
Keith September 2023

“Lovely cottage, comfortable, well equipped.”

Stairs quite a challenge.

- Keith, September 2023
Ian September 2023

“So clean, full equipment and amazing comfort.”

100% recommended.

- Ian, September 2023
Hilary August 2023

“Loved the cottage and the location.”

We had everything we needed and it was a great base for trips out. The kitchen diner was a lovely space which opened outside through a stable door. Comfy and cosy and watched a few of the DVDs provided. Great shower - really powerful. Would not hesitate to recommend as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only things I would improve at a push would be 100% cotton bedding (mine was a bit scratchy) and a working coffee machine,

- Hilary, August 2023
Pedro Jose August 2023

“We loved the place, but there heating didn't work, and neither did the hot water.”

It would've been a huge problem if we hadn't stayed there in August. If this problem got solved, the house would be perfect.

- Pedro Jose, August 2023
Noel James June 2023

“Just a few issues.”

Not enough towels.No bins for houshold rubbish so no recycling and rubbish left outside in black bin bags.On the plus side the kitchen was amazing although it was down some steep slate steps.

- Noel James, June 2023
Keith June 2023

“Lovely cottage.”

Some tlc required. Key for back door only works on inside. Bathroom handle needs repairing. Not told about builders who were there for 3 days, working on next doors porch, working from our garden. Apart from that, it was a beautiful cottage just far away from Bangor without being too far. Picked up a lot of cat poo as well as our dogs!!!!!!! Will come back there again when we are ready to come back to North Wales.

- Keith, June 2023
Charles May 2023

“Tea towels and scourer/sponge for washing dishes would be appreciated.”

Also perhaps an extra roll or two of toilet paper for stays of longer than one or two days. Otherwise, the house is very comfortable and cosy. Ideally situated in small village in farmland on the very edge of Bangor within easy distance of pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, etc.

- Charles, May 2023
David October 2022

“Second time we have stayed here.”

Ideal location for surrounding area and very comfortable Good WIFI, shower and central heating with own parking (Please note no hot water or heating on arrival as boiler turned off but this was easily sorted) Also Parking spot got very muddy in rain (and uneven) Maybe this could be looked at.

- David, October 2022
Sergiu June 2022

“This is a nice cottage, with character, own parking and very well located.”

It will easily accommodate 4 adults and 2 children. The kitchen is very well equipped and the facilities are generally good, just a bit dated, but fair for the price charged. The neighbourhood is quiet and the cottage is a great base for visiting the wonderful surroundings. The only objection we have is the cleanliness of the property: it simply needs a deep clean. The corners in the bathroom and kitchen had old dust, the carpets will certainly benefit from a good wet clean. The owner may want to check with their servicing company and hope this will be sorted. Another thing that was a problem when we arrived was a strong smell of gasoline in the lobby and the kitchen; it took us a while to figure it out: it was an open box of bbq firelighters which was left in the cupboard above the kitchen stairs, which we packed tightly in a plastic bag to avoid the smell escaping, but may BBQ fuel should not be stored in the cottage at all. I wonder why the servicing staff did not investigate the smell/ remove the the firelighters box as they were leaving the property as we arrived. Also, there was a black rubbish back near the gate in the back, I assume it was from the previous guests, but I would have hoped the service staff to remove it. We would return to this cottage, because we liked it. I just hope my comments can make future guests' stay more pleasant.

- Sergiu, June 2022
Sandra August 2021

“The house is in need of some TLC.”

No recycling facilities available & the bin was full from previous visitors. Lovely quiet area & good for exploring local attractions. Such a shame that the cleanliness of the house wasnt what I expected.

- Sandra, August 2021
John August 2021

“A very well equipped cottage in a convenient location.”

Easy to walk into Bangor or drive further afield. Parking is easy. Might need to address the rubbish collection. The blue recycling bins are missing. The normal rubbish collection is every 3 weeks and the bin was full when we left and not due for collection until next Wednesday. The vacuum cleaner didn't work. We left a note about it. However it was a very pleasant stay. We are booked with Sykes again the the Autumn.

- John, August 2021
Stephen July 2021

“The house is in a great location very quiet with sheep in the field around it and having parking on the front was great as the road outside is quite narrow, all the big shops, supermarkets and restaurants of Bangor not far away.”

Great base for seeing the sites of North Wales. The house is nice there was one issue that needs some attention the bottom step of the stairs is not a full step it is cut at a angle and myself and my son both went to step on the missing part and hurt our self’s as not expecting such a drop. This needs to be a made a full step. The carpet in the downstairs hallway has a massive stain on it covered by a mat, if this was replaced and better quality carpet was fitted would make the downstairs area so much nicer.

- Stephen, July 2021
Dawn June 2021

“The cottage itself was very comfortable and homely and we thoroughly enjoyed staying there.”

The general decor and the state of some of the carpets was a little shabby and I would have thought that during the lockdowns the owners could have arranged for the carpets to be cleaned and a kick of paint in some of the rooms. I certainly wouldn't pay the prices they are asking for the summer holidays.

- Dawn, June 2021
Martyn June 2021

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a nice quiet location.”

We had such a relaxing holiday. Thank you.

- Martyn, June 2021

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x bunk bed with TV and PlayStation
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner
Sitting room with open fire Wi-fi
Oil central heating with open fire
Electric cooker and hob, microwave, coffee pod machine, fridge, freezer, washing machine, 2 x TVs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for one car
Enclosed front garden with lawn and picnic bench, and rear enclosed courtyard
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.6 miles
Note: The slate staircase leading to the lower ground floor is quite steep, please take care
Note: There are two steps within the ground floor from the sitting room towards the bathroom
Note: The bed in the first-floor double bedroom can only be accessed from one side, please consider this when booking

The property

Bangor 1.5 miles.

Enjoying a lovely position in the small village of Minffordd in North Wales is this delightful cottage, Pen Dinas.

Offering guests a homely spot to rest after days of adventure in the nearby Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park and Isle of Anglesey, Pen Dinas is set over three floors and is near to the city of Bangor.

Park up on your off-road parking space on the drive, very sought after in the village, and walk through the enclosed front garden to arrive at the front door.

Take off coats and boots in the porch before being welcomed into the sitting room; on a cool evening light the open fire and relax on one of the armchairs into your evenings with a TV and DVD player to entertain.

Two steps up takes you to the bathroom, home to a bath with an overhead shower, so you can freshen up whichever way you prefer.

A double bedroom also rests on the ground floor boasting lovely pine furniture to store you things, whilst travelling up to the first floor will bring you to a charming bunk room, ideal for children as it also has a TV and PlayStation, and finally another double bedroom.

Spend your evenings in the kitchen/diner located on the lower ground floor and accessed via a slate staircase; here you'll find all the essentials for a self-catered stay along with a dining table and chairs to gather around and tuck into a tasty home-cooked meal.

The lovely village of Minffordd is just next door to the city of Bangor, with plenty of shops and supermarkets for picking up essentials and ingredients, along with pubs and restaurants to visit.

Enjoy exploring the area by visiting Bangor's local landmarks, with the Cadeirlan Bangor Cathedral, Clock Tower and Firends of Gwynedd Museum & Art Gallery all worth visiting.

Take a stroll along Bangor Promenade and walk out onto Garth Pier to soak up the beautiful views over the Menai Strait and over to Anglesey.

The National Trust's Penrhyn Castle is nearby, home to a painting collection, an industrial railway museum and restored kitchens.

Venture into the beautiful scenery of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park to enjoy a lovely hike through meadows up to Aber Falls, a picturesque waterfall , or head further south to the heart of the park to the mountain Carnedd Llewelyn with various trails for different abilities and some picturesque viewpoints.

Discover the quaint town of Llanberis, home to the Llanberis Lake Railway taking you on a scenic ride on a vintage steam train, Dolbadarn Castle, Electric Mountain power station and the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Mountain Railway taking you up to the summit of Snowdon the leisurely way!

Enjoy beach days on the Isle of Anglesey with Beaumaris, Newborough and Bellech all home to beautiful beaches.

For a varied and fun-filled stay in North Wales, choose Pen Dinas.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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 Eryri (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: A £100 Good Housekeeping Bond is requested for this house
Note: The slate staircase leading to the lower ground floor is quite steep, please take care

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Reviews & Ratings

“Perfect accommodation for 3 adults and 1 small dog.”

“Lovely and peaceful, the kitchen was well equipped, the wifi was brilliant, unfortunately, the rest of the cottage fell well short of the £200 a night price tag.”

“The cottage, although in the country side outside bangor, has no good walks ...”

“Cozy little cottage,nice big and well equipped kitchen,steps down ok but could be a bit of a problem if elderly,toilet flush needs attention really good over bath shower and comfortable bed only used downstairs bedroom as more convenient, overall a very nice place would use again.”

“Lovely clean peaceful cottage.”

“Lovely cottage, comfortable, well equipped.”

“So clean, full equipment and amazing comfort.”

“Loved the cottage and the location.”

“We loved the place, but there heating didn't work, and neither did the hot water.”

“Just a few issues.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Tea towels and scourer/sponge for washing dishes would be appreciated.”

“Second time we have stayed here.”

“This is a nice cottage, with character, own parking and very well located.”

“The house is in need of some TLC.”

“A very well equipped cottage in a convenient location.”

“The house is in a great location very quiet with sheep in the field around it and having parking on the front was great as the road outside is quite narrow, all the big shops, supermarkets and restaurants of Bangor not far away.”

“The cottage itself was very comfortable and homely and we thoroughly enjoyed staying there.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage in a nice quiet location.”

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The property

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About the location

BANGOR