Wern Olau Cottage | Groeslon | Rhos Isaf | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

109 Customer Review(s)

Ben
September 2024

“Fantastic base for exploring the local area.”

The cottage was really well stocked and the hot tub was a good size. Beautiful views from the livingroom windows and from the hot tub. Would highly recommend.

The cottage was really well stocked and the hot tub was a good size. Beautiful views from the livingroom windows and from the hot tub. Would highly recommend.

- Ben, September 2024
Nicola August 2024

“We had an amazing weekend at this property!”

The cottage is beautiful and is so well equipped. It is so comfortable but still has a cozy feel. The bbq and the hot tub are an added bonus as well as the friendly cats and ponies. The sunset views we had from the hot tub were fantastic. It was very clean on arrival with plenty of towels, kitchen utensils and tonnes of plates, pots and pans etc etc. We felt like we weren’t miss anything we would have had at home. The owners were lovely and welcoming aswell. Overall this is a fantastic property and a great base for days out on Anglesey and Snowdon. We would definitely return in the future thank you!!!

- Nicola, August 2024
Katie August 2024

“Absolutely incredible cottage.”

Well stocked, all the little details were there. Plenty of towels, well maintained and clean cottage and hot tub. Perfect base for all our days out and best place to come back to with the views and sunsets. Kids loved the animals. Genuinely one of the best cottages I have found and stayed in. Thank you to the owners for such a beautiful base for our first North Wales holiday.

- Katie, August 2024
Emma August 2024

“Beautiful spacious home with stunning views This was our second stay at Wern Olau and we anticipate staying again in the future The owners are very friendly and helpful.”

Our children loved playing with their cats and feeding the pony’s.

- Emma, August 2024
Gary August 2024

“This a real gem!”

The welcome gift of a box of chocolate and a bottle of prosecco was much appreciated.The cottage is comfortable and well equipped inside and out, and is in a wonderful location with stunning views across to the sea in the distance. We enjoyed using the jaccuzi and the spa bath. Our main contact was Dewi and he could not have been more helpful. The next time we have a holiday in North Wales we will be back!

- Gary, August 2024
Lynda July 2024

“It was a great cottage, spacious, clean with everything we could have needed.”

Dewi was warm, warming and friendly with the perfect balance of privacy. The views from the well maintenance hot tub were amazing and we watched many sunsets. The quiet location was great, yet close to the beach amd great pubs for food. We would highly recommend booking this cottage.

- Lynda, July 2024
Denise June 2024

“Absolutely amazing everything you need is there, Comfy beds, spotlessly ...”

Absolutely amazing everything you need is there, Comfy beds, spotlessly clean, Not far from amenities- we Loved it , Owners amazing will Definitely return 10/10

- Denise, June 2024
Michelle May 2024

“We had an amazing time at this property.”

Our hosts were friendly, helpful and had obviously put a lot of thought, time and effort into making this feel like a lovely place to stay. We have recommended this to friends and if we return to North Wales will stay here again.

- Michelle, May 2024
John May 2024

“Wern Olau is a lovely place to stay; very comfortable, spacious, really well equipped and extremely well positioned.”

Dewi was very welcoming, offered plenty of suggestions of places to visit, and was keen that we should have a great stay. You can walk from the door along lanes and across fields, drive a couple of miles to the coast or only a little further into the mountains. Anglesey and the Llyn peninsula are easy to get to and well worth exploring. Being an 'upside down' cottage there are extensive views down to the coast and Anglesey while the sunsets were stunning. The hot tub was just 10m away with the same views. We never go back to cottages, but we may have to make an exception to Wern Olau!

- John, May 2024
Philip May 2024

“We thoroughly enjoyed the property.”

The owners had put a lot of thought and quality into presentation of the house as well as trying to supply every convenience in equipment. The quiet location at the end of a lane to the farm would suit everyone but was ideal us.We did not use the hot tub but it should be noted is away from the house.All the places we wanted were in easy reach and we found the holiday very relaxing

- Philip, May 2024
Dawn April 2024

“Fantastic stay, quality conversation with beautiful views, very welcoming.”

Hot tub with great views just a stones throw away from your doorstep. Perfect base to discover the surrounding area. Would definitely stay again.

- Dawn, April 2024
Jade April 2024

“Absolutely loved this place!”

Perfect location for exploration of north snowdownia, also easy access via car for coastal areas/south stack etc. Some lovely treats in a basket for us when we arrived, which while not expected were a lovely addition. Everything has been thought of, even things like having 2 routers for Internet for upstairs and downstairs. Everything was clean, hosts friendly, cats outside friendly. Lovely hot tub, it was also very clean (I've seen them not so clean at rental properties) it's located out the front, not the back (that's where the view is) but it's literally 15 steps from the front door, so no idea why someone moaned about this in a previous review. I'd return in a heartbeat! We were 2 adults but this place would easily accommodate 2 couples and a child or 2 couples and additional friend. Thanks!

- Jade, April 2024
Stavroula April 2024

“We were so impressed by the quality & abundance of all the facilities at the cottage.”

Amazingly clean and beds were so comfortable. Decor is so tasteful and communal areas are so homely Grounds are spotless and beautiful. Every possible thing we could of needed was available. Thank you

- Stavroula, April 2024
Jo March 2024

“What an absolutely stunning place ,every detail has been thought of The masted ...”

What an absolutely stunning place ,every detail has been thought of The masted bed is one of the comfiest I have ever slept in Seriously one of the nicest places I have stayed , they literally have thought of everything The hot tub is a huge bonus too with beautiful views of the sun going down The hosts were friendly and welcoming and could not do enough for us throughout our stay 11/10 on all aspects Qe will definitely be coming back to this beautiful gem Thank you

- Jo, March 2024
Kirsty March 2024

“I searched for hours for a cottage with a hot tub next to the property and the pictures were so deceiving as the hot tub wasn’t next to the property and across the owners car park who lived next door.”

There were people outside in the day and everyone had direct view of the hot tub so was a bit embarrassing to use for a romantic weekend. A woman and a child walked directly in front on the cottage window when I was half naked which thankfully they never saw me but I didn’t expect anyone to ever be walking past the property so close. I don’t think I’d book a semi detached again but I’d also definitely enquire about the location of the hot tub before believing images. It did ruin the whole weekend as I booked it for the hot tub o leg as we don’t ever put ours on at home. The fridges needed cleaning inside and the heating never worked downstairs so had to get another radiator which made a little difference but we really did appreciate the extra heat in the cold weather.

- Kirsty, March 2024
Mark November 2023

“Fantastic holiday home to totally relax in.”

Beautiful location, lovely rooms. Hot tub was great, friendly cat's

- Mark, November 2023
Miss Harriet F Clark November 2023

“Perfect location, well equipped property.”

The bed is huge, hot tub and jacuzi bath. Friendly owners.

- Miss Harriet F Clark, November 2023
Cristina October 2023

“Great cottage, amazing views and very helpful owners.”

- Cristina, October 2023
Jonathon October 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at Wern Olau cottage very much.”

It is in a great location, and we loved winding our way up the little road to reach it. The cottage was well-presented, spotlessly clean and in good order. Everything worked, and everything we needed was there - it felt like the owners had thought hard about what their guests might like. The bedrooms were comfortable, with large beds, and the bathrooms were fresh and clean. We met the owner, Dewi, who was friendly and helpful. We also met the cats out the front, who were keen for a fuss! Our only snag was the back door lock, which turned out to be quite fiddly to work. This took a bit of a knack to unlock but we got there in the end. There is also no quiet or graceful way to go up or down the creaky stairs, but it added to the character! We loved Wern Olau cottage, and hope to return soon! Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Jonathon, October 2023
Gwyn October 2023

“This was our 4th year visiting.”

A quiet retreat that is so well positioned for visiting North Wales.

- Gwyn, October 2023
Veronica September 2023

“We were thrilled with Wern Olan cottage !”

It exceeded our expectations above & beyond. The owners were lovely & really helpful. Sykes Cottages were also very helpful when I had to phone them about an error I’d made when booking - they resolved it quickly & efficiently. Thank you.

- Veronica, September 2023
Shaun September 2023

“This is our second visit to Wern Olau.”

It’s such a beautiful cottage with everything you would need including a lovely welcome pack and lots of little touches to make our stay perfect. Great hosts, spotlessly clean and the owners are very approachable. After a long day exploring North Wales and Snowdonia it’s great to come back to the hot tub and relax. We will defiantly be back again

- Shaun, September 2023
Lindsay August 2023

“We stayed in Ween Olau Cottage as a family of 4.”

The cottage is beautiful, we received a fabulous welcome package and the cottage was equipped with everything you could ever need. The beds are amazingly comfy, especially the master. The jacuzzi was a great addition - although note it is across the drive at the front of the cottage, where from the pictures we thought it was on a balcony at the back. The views and sunsets from the jacuzzi however are fabulous. We also thought that we would have access to the large grassed garden at the back, but this belongs to the owners property next door, so there isn’t anywhere for the kids to be able to play. We had a very enjoyable week, and have no hesitation in recommending the cottage, it really is lovely. You will also have the company of 3 very friendly cats which my kids loved!

- Lindsay, August 2023
Rebecca July 2023

“A beautiful property in a lovely location- so many places close by to visit.”

The spacious jacuzzi was fabulous after a day out and about.

- Rebecca, July 2023
Nicola July 2023

“Excellent place couldn’t fault it.”

Lots of space, clean and comfortable.

- Nicola, July 2023
Katherine June 2023

“What a fantastic property!”

We had such a good time for my Dad's 60th Birthday get away! All 5 of us that stayed had a lovely time, and it was so spacious and had everything you could possibly need. The hot tub was great! With sun all day on it, it really was like being abroad around a pool! There was ample parking, and the owners were very friendly, accommodating while also giving you privacy. We will definitely look to book again another time!

- Katherine, June 2023
Joanna June 2023

“Stunning simply stunning what a beautiful commendation, wonderful hosts , so peaceful fantastic location many things going on .”

I’ve never been to North Wales before, but we will 100% be coming back and book this accommodation again you will not be disappointed .. added bonus hot tub with a fantastic view

- Joanna, June 2023
Katie May 2023

“Stunning place!”

The host were lovely and accommodating! Would stay again :)

- Katie, May 2023
Emily April 2023

“Fantastic stay for bank holiday weekend, the cottage was very spacious and amazing views!”

It was super clean with great amenities. Beds were really comfy, the hosts were really friendly! Thanks for a fantastic stay!

- Emily, April 2023
Sarah April 2023

“We've just got back from a weekend at Wern Olau, and we had an absolutely amazing stay.”

The cottage is amazing and has literally everything you need, the owners are welcoming, friendly and so helpful. We couldn't of wished for a better weekend, and we're all excited to book again!! Thank you for an amazing place to stay!! Xx

- Sarah, April 2023
Lorraine March 2023

“I have been in quite a few cottages that were lovely and comfortable, but nothing compares to this one .”

It was my daughters 40th birthday .my two daughters my sister granddaughter & myself were made more than welcome it extended everything we hoped for, memories of the best kind . We certainly will return again . I wish the owners all the luck in the world they truly deserve it, thank you so very much

- Lorraine, March 2023
Ruth March 2023

“This cottage was up to Sykes' usual high standard.”

Well equipped, very comfortable and friendly hosts. The location was also good for visiting the area. The welcome pack was a lovely touch...Thank you.

- Ruth, March 2023
Amy March 2023

“We had the most amazing time staying in wern olau.”

The cottage is well equipped and you can tell everything has been done to a high standard. The owners are lovely and very friendly whilst remaining completely unobtrusive. Staying here with a child was great, high chair, stair gates and facilities for the little one were great. We always say we would like to go back to nice places we have stayed and often don’t get round to booking. On this occasion we loved it so much we booked to go back in July before we had even left. Great holiday, great location, overall great holiday thank you so much!

- Amy, March 2023
Bradley February 2023

“Owners were amazing and very accommodating, the place was tidy and everything we could possibly need was provided.”

Nearby pubs and supermarkets made life very easy and also a short drive to all of Snowdonia’s attractions. Hot tub was in a great location over looking the nearby fields, the bedrooms were extremely comfortable, you can certainly tell that no costs were cut when refurbishing this beautiful place. 100% recommend to a group of friends or families, we will definitely be back.

- Bradley, February 2023
Jenny December 2022

“Very cosy was the perfect stay”

- Jenny, December 2022
Barbara November 2022

“Great stay, lovely house, great host!”

Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely go again

- Barbara, November 2022
Julie November 2022

“We had a beautiful stay in this stunning property.”

Every year we go away with the girls and this year the property certainly didn’t let us down. The kitchen/lounge had so much space and was very homely. The bedrooms were gorgeous and beds very comfortable. The views were outstanding and the hot tub was perfect. We would definitely recommend.

- Julie, November 2022
Daniel November 2022

“The property itself is lovely.”

The views from the living room windows, out to sea are beautiful - the pictures on here don’t do it justice. The cottage is well equipped and has everything you need. It’s a great space and the open plan living is ideal. Owners were friendly. There were however a number of niggles - the cottage was freezing when we arrived and it took almost two days to heat up (underfloor heating and there is no fire etc for instant heat), the stairs creak badly, Wi-Fi doesn’t exist downstairs, tv in the living room is an old smart tv and therefore you can only get Netflix (not the end of the world but would have been useful in the evenings), parking is at the back of the property (not the front as the pictures would suggest - that’s for the owners!), the freezer is downstairs at the back door (again, not the end of the world - just an inconvenience, especially when there is space at the top of the stairs for it!), the hot tub (which was lovely) is situated in front of the cottage - across the area where the owners park. We felt that the pictures on the site are misleading about the parking and location of the hot tub. Both double beds were uncomfortable, though as we were leaving there was a mattress which was waiting to be brought in - so hopefully that will fix one of the beds!

- Daniel, November 2022
Mared September 2022

“Fabulous home from home.”

We really enjoyed yn sunsets from the hottub - absolutely breathtaking. I cannot recommend this property enough. Thank you so much for our stay. We will be back very soon.

- Mared, September 2022
Bridget September 2022

“A lovely cottage, with beautiful views.”

Bed were so comfortable!! Kitchen well equipped. Everything you need for a very peaceful and relaxing holiday

- Bridget, September 2022
Susan July 2022

“A beautiful well equipped property in a beautiful part of North Wales.”

On arrival we were greeted with chocolates and wine which was a great start! Safe for young children as ample stair gates are supplied, although the highchair harness has possibly seen better days. The main bedroom super king size bed was extremely comfy and fit two adults and a restless baby no problem! The second bedroom’s mattress and quality of bedding unfortunately didn’t quite match up, however my parents still reported they slept well. Beautiful, clean hot tub with gorgeous views! We would highly recommend.

- Susan, July 2022
Lawrence July 2022

“Highly recommended.”

We had a really good time.

- Lawrence, July 2022
Val July 2022

“Lovely owners very helpful and friendly.”

If we go to north wales again we would not hesitate to go back to Wern Olau Cottage.

- Val, July 2022
Jessica June 2022

“Absolutely beautiful property.”

Lovely little slice of heaven with everything you might need for the perfect holiday.

- Jessica, June 2022
William May 2022

“Superbly equipped with great views over the Irish sea and Anglesey.”

Charming hosts who made us feel very welcome and dealt with any minor issues very promptly. Highly recommended.

- William, May 2022
Martin April 2022

“An excellent stay, in a wonderful property with great views.”

We visited over Easter as a family of four (kids aged 11 & 15). Loved the property (kids were very pleased with wifi) and the upside down living. The gifts on arrival were a lovely gesture and were backed up by the friendliness of the owners throughout our stay. Great location if you're driving (everything within 30 - 60 mins reach) and a relaxing place to return to after a day out.

- Martin, April 2022
Anna April 2022

“The house was so clean and had everything we needed.”

We loved the hot tub... Thankyou!

- Anna, April 2022
Zayne March 2022

“This cottage was absolutely stunning and the stay was amazing!”

The pictures really do not do it justice! If you are looking for a luxury countryside escape, this is the place for you. The scenery was out of this world and nothing can compare to watching the sunset in the hot tub. It was blissful. The pictures only show two bedrooms when in fact it actually has three and the entire house is just beautiful. You can really tell that they take real pride in their property and 5 stars is more than deserved. The owners have really gone out of their way to make sure that the house has everything you could possibly need and the place is so clean and comfortable that it really feels like a home away from home. All you need to bring is your clothes, toiletries and food. Everything else is waiting for you and we even arrived to some Prosecco and chocolates which was an unexpected and lovely gesture. Around the house there is also lots of leaflets and information about fun things that you can do during your stay which was super helpful and there were even local takeaway leaflets should you need them. The house is attached/next to the owners house but do not let this deter you as the lovely owners didn’t bother us once. We had complete privacy and felt as comfortable as we would have felt in our own homes and we really didn’t want to leave! The owners were very friendly and introduced themselves when we arrived and then left us to it for the whole weekend, but were just a call away should we have needed anything. Had they not introduced themselves, we would have never even known they were there. That’s how much privacy we had! Thank you for the stay!!

- Zayne, March 2022
Robert March 2022

“This is a fantastic property very well equipped and to a very high standard Well situated for the coast and the mountains.”

Fabulous host who responded straight away to requests

- Robert, March 2022
Emma March 2022

“Lovely cottage with stunning views and in a great position.”

Well presented and laid out. Very well equipped and very welcoming to offer everything we needed for our stay.

- Emma, March 2022
Nazmil December 2021

“Amazing place, we had very good time with out 3 kids”

- Nazmil, December 2021
Belinda October 2021

“We would highly recommend a stay at this property.”

We enjoyed our weeks stay and would definitely return in the future. We loved how the property was upside down living. It very comfortable and modern.

- Belinda, October 2021
Susan September 2021

“Brilliant from beginning to the end, situation of the property fabulous, owners very helpful and to top it all fab weather for September.”

Would recommend this to anyone as it was recommended by our son and daughter-in-law to us.

- Susan, September 2021
Jonathan August 2021

“Amazing property, very well equipped throughout from kitchen to bedrooms and bathrooms and all very clean.”

Location is fantastic for visiting North Wales, with fantastic views over to Anglesey. Owners (and animals) were all very welcoming. Welcome pack is a nice touch, the Proseco didn’t last long!

- Jonathan, August 2021
Michael July 2021

“We have stayed in many holiday rentals over the years and this was the best one ever.”

The cottage is extremely well equipped, was clean, comfortable and quiet. The fixtures, fittings and furniture are of a good quality and there was nothing else we could have wanted. There were even enough consumables such as toilet rolls, cloths, dish washing and laundry products provided to last the whole week. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.

- Michael, July 2021
Ceri July 2021

“Spent our honeymoon here, Lovely cottage, very well equipped.”

Lovely sunset views, clean property and friendly hosts. thank you for the wedding champagne. would highly recommend. thanks very much 5*

- Ceri, July 2021
Nicola July 2021

“Superb cottage with lovely views and excellent location for touring round north ...”

Superb cottage with lovely views and excellent location for touring round north wales fascinating watching the wildlife and birds flying around right outside the windows Relaxing south facing hot tub was very welcome after a day out sightseeing Zip world for quarry karts and velocity 2 zip wire experience is highly recommended for an exciting day out Breathtaking mountain views around every corner and weather so much better than forecast Thoroughly enjoyable week

- Nicola, July 2021
Abigail June 2021

“Wern Olau is the nicest place we have stayed in.”

The cottage is absolutely beautiful and really well equipped - particularly the kitchen. We really appreciated the welcome package and presecco. The cottage was spotless along with the hot tub. The local area is also good, around 10 minute drive to Caernarfon, 30 minute drive to Bangor and private parking at the cottage. Lots of local walks to be done. The owners are kind and helpful - they provided mobile numbers should we need anything during our stay. Overall we have had such a relaxing week and will definitely be back. Thank you so much to the owners of Wern Olau.

- Abigail, June 2021
John May 2021

“This was a very special holiday for me because I was evacuated to Wern Olau at the outbreak of World War 2 in September 1939.”

I was an evacuee for about a year before returning home to my parents in Sheffield, but I remained in touch with the Owen family for many years, and I think my last visit to the farm was in 1968 when I camped there for two or three nights with my wife and young family. However I never lost my love for North Wales and in my climbing years visited many times, but my return to Wern Olau last week was very very special, and my wife and I received a great welcome from Lena and Dewi. I think they have made a brilliant conversion of the oldest part of the property, and of course I was able to tell them exactly what went on each part. You probably know that the master bedroom area was a byre for 7 or 8 head of cattle. Of course the absolute highlight of the new layout is the upstairs living area from where Wern Olau's greatest asset is best accessed; I refer of course to the wonderful view across the sea to Anglesey which still entrances me even after 80 years. As a bonus we were able to watch the most wonderful sunsets on four of the five night we were at the cottage. We would book the cottage for a lot longer next year, if only we could be sure ofour continued mobility.

- John, May 2021
Anne Marie April 2021

“What an amazing place.”

Views outstanding. Cottage is amazing. Host both 2 legged and 4, were very accommodating. Thank you for letting us stay. We will most definitely return and recommend.

- Anne Marie, April 2021
Julie March 2021

“Accommodation was stunning & very comfortable & well equipped”

- Julie, March 2021
Kim November 2020

“What a stunning cottage with upside down living making the best of the beautiful views.”

It had everything we needed and more.The photos don't do it justice, bedrooms for instance are bigger than they appear. Sofas and beds were extremely comfortable. The owners were on hand if we needed anything but very discreet. The hot tub after a long windy walk on the local beach was a bonus. I don't like to go back to the same place twice but I think this time I may make an exception. We loved it!!

- Kim, November 2020
Danielle October 2020

“We stayed at the cottage for a week in October and it was better than we had imagined, and just what we needed before going into a second lockdown!”

The location was perfect for exploring and hiking around Snowdonia. The cottage was quiet and comfortable, great for spending the evening in with a home cooked meal. The hot tub was a huge bonus, great for relaxing after a long day of walking. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and have recommended to friends and family. Thank you!

- Danielle, October 2020
George September 2020

“Amazing cottage.”

It is in a fantastic location. I could sit upstairs and watch all seasons in one day. Welcome pack was very much appreciated. Hopefully we will be back soon

- George, September 2020
Judi September 2020

“Wern Olau was a lovely cottage to stay in.”

Very roomy and stylish. The hot tub was an added bonus. Beautiful views right out to the coast.

- Judi, September 2020
Diane August 2020

“Fantastic stay in a very comfortable property.”

The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to include everything that is required for an enjoyable stay. The kitchen is very well equipped and the welcome pack, together with all the other little extras provided was very unexpected. The hot tub proved a very relaxing way to spend time after a long day walking. Views towards the sea from the lounge were superb and the sunsets, stunning. The owners were friendly but did not intrude on our stay and it was interesting to see how the conversion progressed from start to finish. Overall excellent !

- Diane, August 2020
Laura August 2020

“Such a beautiful cottage with amazing views.”

Very well equipped, felt like home from home. Looking to rebook for next year.

- Laura, August 2020
Ian August 2020

“Fantastic cottage.”

The hosts are brilliant and provide everything you need on arrival. Kids had a great time with the selection of toys and games. Would love to have stayed longer!

- Ian, August 2020
Leanne July 2020

“The cottage was fantastic.”

Great location - no more than 30 minutes to lots of family friendly activities and days out - with views over the Irish Sea and on to Anglesey. The hot tub was well used, especially by the kids, and helped make the holiday weather-proof. The cottage itself was light and roomy, with loads of space for the kids to play. We had a fantastic time and would heartily recommend. And say hello to Jack the horse.

- Leanne, July 2020
Nikki July 2020

“Excellent cottage in a beautiful part of Wales Great base for sight seeing in ...”

Excellent cottage in a beautiful part of Wales Great base for sight seeing in north Wales Owners very welcoming Welcome package was a very kind touch Would love to come back another time

- Nikki, July 2020
Duncan July 2020

“Wonderfully peaceful location.”

The accommodation was perfect in every way. Superbly appointed and equipped with everything we could need and more. Thanks to the hosts and to Sykes.

- Duncan, July 2020
John February 2020

“Superb cottage, great welcome pack, owner’s made us feel at home”

- John, February 2020
Julie December 2019

“Superb accommodation in a fabulous location.”

5 star. The hot-tub and the Aga are definitely worth a mention! The Christmas tree and decorations were a lovely touch and the decor is stunning. Plenty to do in the area and our hosts Lena and Dewi were very helpful; nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.

- Julie, December 2019
Carol December 2019

“The cottage is very modern and high quality furnished!”

Very spacious and comfortable with beautiful scenery! We recieved a lovely welcome gift on arrival and the cottage was warm and wecoming with the Christmas tree twinkling! The hot tub was clean and well maintained! We didnt have to drive too far to places, It took half hour to get to Anglsey, this was the furthest place we visited! We would definitely recommend booking this cottage!

- Carol, December 2019
Penny November 2019

“Such a beautiful cottage with spectacular views.”

We went with our 3 children (13, 9, 2) and it was so well facilitated and catered to all ages. Stair gates and baby monitor for our 2 year old was brilliant and all the toys, puzzles and games kept everyone entertained. I was happy with being able to keep on top of washing with the washer and dryer (there where even washing tabs supplied) Jacuzzi was lovely and so well maintained, our kids enjoyed that time of the day. Everyone enjoyed giving Jac the horse lots of attention, he is so gentle and loving. I particular loved the cats aswell. The owner was very friendly. We did get lost on the way there, as we arrived after dark. Sat Nav and instructions in the email say to turn left at the fork (which is correct) but says turn left again (we ended up in the middle of a gentleman's field) he kindly pointed us in the right direction. Its turn left and the fork, carry on until the first right turning and you can see the sign for the cottage. We all had a brill, peaceful and relaxing time and will definitely be coming again.

- Penny, November 2019
Afsaneh November 2019

“We had nice time and really enjoyed there.”

We are so happy with everything it was so clean and comfortable everything was available there. We coming back again

- Afsaneh, November 2019
Dilys October 2019

“The upstairs living area was excellent, very clean and the appliances were new and the equipment was really good - everything we needed was there.”

Sitting area was compact, but very comfortable. Really nice welcome pack. Not too easy to find on arrival, especially in the pouring rain! Maybe a more prominent sign at the entrance gate is worth considering? Overall, a very enjoyable stay.

- Dilys, October 2019
Jill October 2019

“Lovely place, close to lots of interesting places.”

- Jill, October 2019
Joyce September 2019

“Superb cottage, beautiful views, spotlessly clean and so comfortable.”

The hot tub was brilliant, no problem crossing the yard to get to, so relaxing. Great location for many places to visit.

- Joyce, September 2019
Susan September 2019

“Lovely cottage, very clean and well equipped.”

Great attention to detail and comfort. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners who went out of their way to ensure we had a great holiday. We would definitely book this cottage again.

- Susan, September 2019
Ian September 2019

“Wern Olau Cottage is one of the nicest we have ever stayed in.”

The building is impressive and all the facilities are first class. It is conveniently placed for exploring the Snowdonia area. We had a really enjoyable holiday.

- Ian, September 2019
Holly August 2019

“Amazing holiday home, great views and everything you need and more!”

Looking forward to visiting again in the future!

- Holly, August 2019
Nicola August 2019

“I have stayed in various cottages with Sykes but none of them compare to this one.”

this cottage has absolutely everything you could ever think of needing and more! the cottage itself is beautiful and spacious, its modern but has hints of its original features. the album showing the cottages progression is a lovely touch and you can tell that it was done with love. we all loved Jack the pony what better welcome from a long fun filled day exploring than to see Jack racing along his paddock and waiting at the gate for a fuss! the owners were amazing and you wouldn't even know they were there half the time, it felt very private despite being attached to their cottage. the views were amazing and you could spend ages just looking out at the countryside and the sea in the distance. Many evenings were spent in the hot tub, watching the sun set and listening to the wild nocturnal birds. I am already looking at booking again

- Nicola, August 2019
Luke August 2019

“The cottage its self was amazing, we were worried about having a hyperactive two year old there but there was two stair gates, plenty of toys under the stairs and also the owners had left a welcome basket and a toy for the kids (pj masks bowling set) one of our sons favourite shows.”

I would highly reccomend this to anyone who has young children and also had a pony called jack in the field which could be seen from the window in the living room. As for the cottage well its extremely spacious and very homely, the owners have made sure it was well equipped...(clean fresh towels, kitchen equipment, washing up/dishwasher materials) there are plenty of dvds and board games in the table near the sofas which we didn't find till the night before we left. The views are amazing and the cottage was also very easy to find via sat nav (typed in the postcode and it ended exactly where the cottage was) my only problem was the closest supermarket was a bit of a drive so make sure you have a list with you and not forget anything whilst shopping and also the hot tub isn't very private and is in view of the owners cottage, but we didn't use it ourselves We've already spoken about going back in a couple of years. The owners have really thought about the essentials and way more this place is a real credit to them.

- Luke, August 2019
Danielle August 2019

“This is the second year our family have stayed, and within a week of returning have booked next year's visit.”

Lovely property and Jac the horse in the field at the back is a family favourite! Beautiful converted barn and extension done to perfection and seamlessly. Location is stunning and owners could not be more welcoming and helpful. Can honestly not recommend highly enough.

- Danielle, August 2019
Chris July 2019

“Very nice cottage out of the way, great views and the people that owned it were very helpful.”

We had more than enough room and it was well equipped. The only downside was that is wasnt as private as the pictures or descriptions made out. But this is no fault of the owners who were great. We would love to go back in the future.

- Chris, July 2019
Anne July 2019

“Lovely welcome gifts and extremely high standard of fittings inside the property”

- Anne, July 2019
Leah June 2019

“It was such a beautifully finished property set in peaceful surroundings.”

We loved it!!

- Leah, June 2019
Simon June 2019

“Wern Olau cottage is possibly the cleanest and most comfortable cottage we have ever stayed in!”

The beds were very good quality and with good mattresses, this made for a good night's sleep. All bathrooms were well appointed and very clean. We were also very impressed with the kitchen; it was well equipped and had an excellent dishwasher which is unusual! The only things lacking were decent chopping boards and matching decent mugs, also would be better if there were some tumbler glasses. Minor points really! The views from the 1st floor are lovely, looking out to the sea and it is very quiet there. However, we felt the lack of outdoor private space could be a bit of an issue in better weather. The hot tub is in nice position, though is across the front driveway. The owners are on site next door and are very friendly, and are available if there are any problems which was reassuring. We would be happy to return to this cottage to further explore the area as there are so many places to visit that we couldn't fit it all in in a week!

- Simon, June 2019
Gareth May 2019

“The cottage is absolutely stunning and in a great location.”

The owners were friendly and welcoming, more than happy to share their knowledge of the area. Highly recommend to stay here

- Gareth, May 2019
Charlotte May 2019

“Lovely cottage, exceeded all expectations!”

Beautiful kitchen, comfy beds and great location. Excellent value for money, would definitely stay again

- Charlotte, May 2019
Jack May 2019

“Lovely accommodation, very clean and had all you possibly needed provided!”

Very comfortable beds in all rooms, kitchen diner very well equipt. Huge variety of games provided to keep little ones (And big ones) entertained. Hot tub was lovely but remember to take some flipflops as you have to walk across drive to get to it. Great location and very close to a huge variety of lovely places ie. Beaumaris, Caernarfon, West highland railway, zip world quarry and fforest , south stack light house and of course Snowdon.

- Jack, May 2019
Sandra May 2019

“Cottage was just perfect!”

Wonderful sunset views. Hot tub was so relaxing.

- Sandra, May 2019
Reuben April 2019

“Lovely cottage, could not fault the cleanliness.”

Perfect location only a 25 minute drive to Mount Snowdon, far enough away from busy roads but close enough to a supermarket. Would definitely stay again if visiting the area. The only criticism is that the hot tub was not as private as we had hoped.

- Reuben, April 2019
Peter March 2019

“A very nice cottage in a good location to access the area/attractions of North Wales.”

It was well stocked with everything that would be needed on your stay here. The beds were some of the most comfortable we have experienced. Having the sitting area upstairs works as the views are really nice, also it means you don't have to carry suitcases upstairs.What you see in the photos are accurate. With the access across the yard we did not use the hot tub as the weather was cold. We enjoyed our stay (friendly owners) and would recommend. The post code worked for us took us to the entrance/drive of the cottage.Tip use google street to see where your heading/looking for. .

- Peter, March 2019
Marie March 2019

“This cottage was unbelievable.”

Dewi the owner even went into the town to purchase a travel cot for us to use when he realised my son was a toddler. Everything we needed was available. There was also complimentary wine and sweets waiting for us when we arrived. My kids loved the views. There was never a time that there weren't sheep, a horse, cats to look at. The fact the bedrooms were downstairs was perfect too as we could empty the car without having to trapes up an down stairs. You can see the sun setting from the living room / diner and the hot tub was A M A Z I N G. Highly recommend. Great value for money. Would absolutely love to come back

- Marie, March 2019
Jay March 2019

“Having stayed in a number of cottages over the years, this cottage is up there with the best of them.”

The building has character with a good blend of modern touches, spotlessly clean and has everything you need for a comforabtle stay! The owner was a lovely chap and very accommodating. I would highly recommend.

- Jay, March 2019
Hayley March 2019

“This cottage was absolutely beautiful and we had the most amazing time!”

Can not wait to return such a special place and we got ENGAGED! Perfect weekend thank you again x

- Hayley, March 2019
William February 2019

“Fantastic house, really nicely done and in some beautiful countryside.”

- William, February 2019
Mark December 2018

“We stayed at the cottage over the Christmas period so the Christmas tree and decorations really gave it a festive feel and much appreciated.”

The cottage is in a secluded location with great views to the sea. It was very well equipped to a high standard throughout, we particularly liked the open plan kitchen and living area and the underfloor heating throughout the cottage was very effective in keeping the place warm. We all very much enjoyed our short Christmas break and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in North Wales.

- Mark, December 2018
Lucy November 2018

“Amazing cottage.”

Will definitely be going back. Done to perfection. The only downfall is that the hot tub isn’t as secluded as we thought but it is still right near the property and drops down and so is hidden away still. Will be back

- Lucy, November 2018
Mikaela October 2018

“Cottage was lovely, beautifully done out and the views are spectular!”

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- Mikaela, October 2018
Mary September 2018

“The instructions given for finding the cottage were wrong at the final part.”

It said the cottage was on the left, and we went trundling down a lane to someone else's home, through a couple of gates, because the postcode and your directions had specified that it would be on the left after the left fork. Actually it is a little further on, up a driveway on the right, the house is not very visable from the road, when you are looking for it - especially in the dark. There is a house name at the bottom of the driveway, but easily overlooked. We had even done a google search prior to arriving, knowing we would not be there until it was evening. The postcode does not quite work for the Sat Nav, but gets you within a short distance of the cottage. Having found the cottage, we have had a very pleasant stay. The cottage was welcoming, nicely decorated and roomy. The beds were very comfortable and the views from the upstairs living space spectactular.

- Mary, September 2018
Steven September 2018

“The cottage is fitted out to a very high standard, and was very clean and comfortable.”

The sea view was a bonus. The location was nice and central for the places we wanted to visit.

- Steven, September 2018
Lauren July 2018

“Beautiful cottage, in a beautiful setting.”

We had a great week away here and everything was accessible and easy to use in the house. The beds were the most comfortable we’ve ever slept in! There was a variety of ages in our group and even the smallest enjoyed himself very very much, as there’s so much to do in the surrounding area. If you want beautiful scenery along with some adventures this is the holiday for you.

- Lauren, July 2018
Nathan June 2018

“Fantastic from start to finish.”

Brilliant property and owners. Sykes cottages will be top of my list for our next short break. Highly recommended.

- Nathan, June 2018
Gosia May 2018

“The cottage was beautiful and located in a stunning scenery.”

We felt like at home, everything you might possibly need was there (even nicely hidden area with toys and crayons for our little boy :-). All places we wanted to see were within 10 - 30 mins driving distance. We a bsolutely loved our holidays and will be definitely coming back.

- Gosia, May 2018
Sam May 2018

“Lovely cottage, fantastic hosts”

- Sam, May 2018
Craig April 2018

“Perfect cottage, perfect location, amazing welcome note and treats from the owners.”

10/10 Highly recommend to anyone wanting to escape. Couldn’t fault anything.

- Craig, April 2018

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Summary

Reverse level accommodation
Three ground floor large bedrooms: 1 x super-king size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king size, 1 x single
Ground floor bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, separate shower, basin and WC
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric underfloor heating
Electric range cooker, microwave, 2 x fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WIFI
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and stairgate available on request
Ample off road parking
Decking with private hot tub
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub 1.5 miles, shop 1 mile.

The property

Caernarfon 5 miles.

A fabulously converted out building resting on the outskirts of Caernarfon near the village of Groeslon.

With warming reverse level accommodation and a superb location, Wern Olau is perfect for bringing friends and family together all year round.

The property comes attached to the owner's home and with some sublime surrounding views towards the countryside and sea.

Step into the cottage and be greeted by the hallway, the upside down layout sees the three attractive bedrooms here on the ground floor, the master bedroom showcases a luxury en-suite wetroom, finished to an exquisite standard.

The neutral carpeted stairs lead you to the first floor, here you will find a tremendous open plan living area.

This spacious room provides everything that you will need during your stay from an attractive and well-appointed kitchen to a homely sitting area with a Smart TV sat in front of the stunning feature stone wall.

The brilliance of Wern Olau cottage continues to the exterior, relax in your private hot tub and admire the scenic surroundings.

Caernarfon is a great base for exploring the area, with the added luxury of a high-standard food pubs for you to enjoy, good range of amenities, a magnificent castle and so much else to do.

Wern Olau Cottage is an attractive cottage in a beautiful rural location.

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About the location

GROESLON

Caernarfon 5 miles; Anglesey 13 miles

A pretty Welsh village just outside of the majestic Snowdonia National Park. Groeslon is the ideal base for exploring all of what North Wales has to offer. The village itself offers the traditional Penionyn Tafarn pub serving food, the ideal spot to sit and relax after a day of activities. There is also the Indigo Jones Slateworks, a slate business dating back to the 1860's which has a delightful café and is dog friendly. There is seemingly endless places to see and things to do around Groeslon with the historic town of Caernarfon just a short drive away, and the amazing Isle of Anglesey just slightly further, a place you must visit whilst in North Wales. There is also an abundance of seaside resorts nearby if that's your thing, with Dinas Dinlle, Pwllheli and Porthmadog all within easy reach. Of course the Snowdonia National Park cannot be missed, with an enormous range of scenery, walking and wildlife to enjoy.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“Fantastic base for exploring the local area.”

“We had an amazing weekend at this property!”

“Absolutely incredible cottage.”

“Beautiful spacious home with stunning views This was our second stay at Wern Olau and we anticipate staying again in the future The owners are very friendly and helpful.”

“This a real gem!”

“It was a great cottage, spacious, clean with everything we could have needed.”

“Absolutely amazing everything you need is there, Comfy beds, spotlessly ...”

“We had an amazing time at this property.”

“Wern Olau is a lovely place to stay; very comfortable, spacious, really well equipped and extremely well positioned.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed the property.”

“Fantastic stay, quality conversation with beautiful views, very welcoming.”

“Absolutely loved this place!”

“We were so impressed by the quality & abundance of all the facilities at the cottage.”

“What an absolutely stunning place ,every detail has been thought of The masted ...”

“I searched for hours for a cottage with a hot tub next to the property and the pictures were so deceiving as the hot tub wasn’t next to the property and across the owners car park who lived next door.”

“Fantastic holiday home to totally relax in.”

“Perfect location, well equipped property.”

“Great cottage, amazing views and very helpful owners.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Wern Olau cottage very much.”

“This was our 4th year visiting.”

“We were thrilled with Wern Olan cottage !”

“This is our second visit to Wern Olau.”

“We stayed in Ween Olau Cottage as a family of 4.”

“A beautiful property in a lovely location- so many places close by to visit.”

“Excellent place couldn’t fault it.”

“What a fantastic property!”

“Stunning simply stunning what a beautiful commendation, wonderful hosts , so peaceful fantastic location many things going on .”

“Stunning place!”

“Fantastic stay for bank holiday weekend, the cottage was very spacious and amazing views!”

“We've just got back from a weekend at Wern Olau, and we had an absolutely amazing stay.”

“I have been in quite a few cottages that were lovely and comfortable, but nothing compares to this one .”

“This cottage was up to Sykes' usual high standard.”

“We had the most amazing time staying in wern olau.”

“Owners were amazing and very accommodating, the place was tidy and everything we could possibly need was provided.”

“Very cosy was the perfect stay”

“Great stay, lovely house, great host!”

“We had a beautiful stay in this stunning property.”

“The property itself is lovely.”

“Fabulous home from home.”

“A lovely cottage, with beautiful views.”

“A beautiful well equipped property in a beautiful part of North Wales.”

“Highly recommended.”

“Lovely owners very helpful and friendly.”

“Absolutely beautiful property.”

“Superbly equipped with great views over the Irish sea and Anglesey.”

“An excellent stay, in a wonderful property with great views.”

“The house was so clean and had everything we needed.”

“This cottage was absolutely stunning and the stay was amazing!”

“This is a fantastic property very well equipped and to a very high standard Well situated for the coast and the mountains.”

“Lovely cottage with stunning views and in a great position.”

“Amazing place, we had very good time with out 3 kids”

“We would highly recommend a stay at this property.”

“Brilliant from beginning to the end, situation of the property fabulous, owners very helpful and to top it all fab weather for September.”

“Amazing property, very well equipped throughout from kitchen to bedrooms and bathrooms and all very clean.”

“We have stayed in many holiday rentals over the years and this was the best one ever.”

“Spent our honeymoon here, Lovely cottage, very well equipped.”

“Superb cottage with lovely views and excellent location for touring round north ...”

“Wern Olau is the nicest place we have stayed in.”

“This was a very special holiday for me because I was evacuated to Wern Olau at the outbreak of World War 2 in September 1939.”

“What an amazing place.”

“Accommodation was stunning & very comfortable & well equipped”

“What a stunning cottage with upside down living making the best of the beautiful views.”

“We stayed at the cottage for a week in October and it was better than we had imagined, and just what we needed before going into a second lockdown!”

“Amazing cottage.”

“Wern Olau was a lovely cottage to stay in.”

“Fantastic stay in a very comfortable property.”

“Such a beautiful cottage with amazing views.”

“Fantastic cottage.”

“The cottage was fantastic.”

“Excellent cottage in a beautiful part of Wales Great base for sight seeing in ...”

“Wonderfully peaceful location.”

“Superb cottage, great welcome pack, owner’s made us feel at home”

“Superb accommodation in a fabulous location.”

“The cottage is very modern and high quality furnished!”

“Such a beautiful cottage with spectacular views.”

“We had nice time and really enjoyed there.”

“The upstairs living area was excellent, very clean and the appliances were new and the equipment was really good - everything we needed was there.”