34 St. Hilarys Drive | Deganwy | Tywyn | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

2.9★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

4 Customer Review(s)

Gerald
March 2025

“Property was clean and welcoming (the issues noted by previous reviewers seem to have been resolved).”

It is in a good location for exploring Llandudno, Conwy (a 40 minute very pleasant stroll away across the causeway) and northern Snowdonia and Anglesey. We had a very enjoyable week. There were only 2 of us and we were very comfortable but it may not be as ideal for larger families or groups (the property is advertised as accommodating 6 guests). For example, the dining table only seats 4, only one of the 3 bedrooms has any storage space for clothes (although there's plenty of room in the other ...

It is in a good location for exploring Llandudno, Conwy (a 40 minute very pleasant stroll away across the causeway) and northern Snowdonia and Anglesey. We had a very enjoyable week. There were only 2 of us and we were very comfortable but it may not be as ideal for larger families or groups (the property is advertised as accommodating 6 guests). For example, the dining table only seats 4, only one of the 3 bedrooms has any storage space for clothes (although there's plenty of room in the other 2 bedrooms for a wardrobe) and the 1st floor "sitting room" is fairly small (2 settees but you can only see the TV from one of them). An oven glove and a baking tray would make things easier for home cooking and the sink in the small bedroom ensuite (which fortunately we didn't need to use) was missing a plug. The kettle also needs to be replaced - it cuts off long before it has boiled so needed to be switched back on 3 times before the water boiled. There is no documentation or instructions for anything and it took us a while to work out how to 'unlock' the hob (we're used to an old-school gas hob at home!). Some guidance on recycling and waste would also be helpful - the dustbin was pretty full when we arrived and we kept an eye on the neighbours to see when they put bins out but there was only a recycling collection during our week. The above may sound rather negative but we still enjoyed our stay and are not put off perhaps returning in future.

- Gerald, March 2025
Leanne February 2025

“We would urge guests not to waste their money by staying here.”

We have been unable to enjoy our holiday due to cleanliness issues, mould issues, maintenance issues and a lack of communication. We were appalled at the state the house was left for us. All three toilets had splashes of faeces on the seat and in the bowl, there is a build up of mould and limescale on taps, all plug holes are black with mould, there was a build up of dust and hairs on the bathroom floors- so much so that it created a whole condensed line of dust under the door, continually scraping along with it! The main bathroom shower has a build up of black mould on the grout, there was dirty streaks on the bathroom mirrors, brown marks / dust/ hair inside bathroom cupboards/ shelving, dust and hairs round bath, scum buildup(?) on soap dispenser in bathroom, there is a (?)rising damp issue in the master bathroom as the walls and paint are crumbling and it was left all over the floor. In the kitchen, there was brown splash marks over fridge door- of which also didn’t have a light inside. The cupboards are full of mismatched dirty pots, there wasn’t even a sponge or one dishwasher tablet to re clean the pots so we went and bought our own, to find that the dishwasher doesn’t even work! It probably needs a cleaning tablet cycle/ salt/ rinse aid(?!) but the pots came out after a cycle as dirty as they went in, hence the build up of dirty pots in cupboards!! There was also crumbs and dirt in the cutlery tray. The smaller en-suite bedroom had mould and hair in the bottom of the wardrobe, and a divan valance was used as bedsheet on this bed! There was thick dust /brick-dust on radiators, skirting, and ornaments and a large area of black and pink mould on dining room wall/ ceiling! The general upkeep/ standard of the house does not live up to the photos or reflect the pricing. The paintwork is an absolute mess, 1 layer of patchwork white over a previous darker colour, you can see the old untouched blue paint through the radiators, paint all over the ceiling, no skirting boards in some rooms. There are no curtains/ blinds in the lounge/ kitchen/ diner area- you’ll get a lovely view into other peoples homes and them into yours! Someone else’s security light will shine into the kitchen with every cat passing by too! The lack of curtains also makes this large area very very cold! There is no storage in master bedroom, no batteries in the remotes upstairs and no fire lighters/ lighter/ matches for log burner. You’ll also find that there is no contact number for the owner which was really handy! We contacted Sykes on the day we arrived, however, as it was the weekend we didn’t receive a response until Monday, they informed the owner of the cleanliness and mould issues. She then made contact with the cleaning company but failed to make any contact with ourselves during our entire stay! The cleaning company made contact with us and offered a re clean- we declined as we had purchased our own cleaning supplies to clean the house on the evening of our arrival day (2 days previous) in order to be able to use the bathrooms!! Therefore, there was no requirement to have a cleaner again as we had already done it ourselves! You’ll see a review left in January that the house was also filthy for previous guests, and the owner hasn’t done anything to rectify this before our arrival. After being here 4 days, the cleaning company contacted us again and offered us some compensation directly from their company, We really appreciated this acknowledgment. In summary, if you expect a clean or luxurious holiday home (like the title suggests), this isn’t for you! The owner couldn’t care less. Absolutely gutted and appalled at every aspect. On the plus side, a nice location and some groceries left for a welcome pack.

- Leanne, February 2025

Hi Leanne - I’m so sorry you had this experience. We had a company - Oconnor’s housekeeping limited who was supposed to be managing and cleaning the property, as a new business I had no idea that none of this was being dealt with and I thought that they were a reputable company and had left their contact details. This company has now been sacked and a new company hired. I can assure you that as the owner I do care - I just wasn’t supposed to be dealing with this side of things. I thank you for your detailed feedback as this has really helped for future bookings and all I can do is sincerely apologise again. Property Owner
Jan January 2025

“Awful stay - Will be compiling list of issues Very unhappy of whole ...”

Awful stay - Will be compiling list of issues Very unhappy of whole experience Sykes did not return our call on arrival day - had to ring again in the Tuesday Property not clean

- Jan, January 2025

I am so sorry to hear this - as the owner I had no idea there were any issues, if I did I would have had this sorted straight away. The only problem I knew about was the damage from storm which was obviously out of my control and I had someone go and fix this as soon as I knew. I would love to have detailed feedback on issues and what you had tried to get hold of Sykes for - and what areas you felt weren’t clean which I can pass onto the people dealing with this. I’m sorry you had this experience. Property Owner
Catherine January 2025

“Excellent all round lovely accommodation local to all amenities, would recommended,”

- Catherine, January 2025

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Summary

Two-storey dormer bungalow
Three bedrooms: 1 king-size, 1 king-sized with en-suite freestanding bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
First-floor sitting room
Heating
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
TV, WiFi
Fuel, power, a starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private driveway with parking for 2 cars
Enclosed, rear, multilevel garden with lawn, patio and seating
Owner allows maximum 2 dogs in the property
No smoking
Shop and pub 0.4 miles, beach 1 mile
Note: The stairs are steep, please take care

The property

34 St. Hilarys Drive is an attractive dormer bungalow in Deganwy, Conwy, with a luxury freestanding bath and views of the picturesque mountainous terrain.

Conwy 1.4 miles; Llandudno 3.1 miles.

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About the location

DEGANWY

Conwy 2 miles; Llandudno 3.5 miles.

Llandudno Junction is a large village, situated within the county borough of Conwy, Wales. The town was built around the railway station, where today you will find many through trains from Manchester to Llandudno. The village also plays host to a number of small businesses, shops, supermarkets, chain restaurants, pubs and a Cineworld. From here, you can cross the famous Conwy Suspension Bridge to access the wonderful market town of Conwy, where you can discover Welsh history by visiting the 13th century fortress, the Smallest House in Great Britain and the historic home, Plas Mawr. Further afield is the larger coastal town of Llandudno, which plays host to the Great Orme, where you can enjoy breath-taking sea and mountain views, offering a challenging walk with a pub at the top. Whilst here, you can also take a walk along the traditional Pier or take a cable car ride to the summit. Llandudno Junction is a superb base for exploring this portion of North Wales.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“Property was clean and welcoming (the issues noted by previous reviewers seem to have been resolved).”

“We would urge guests not to waste their money by staying here.”

“Awful stay - Will be compiling list of issues Very unhappy of whole ...”

“Excellent all round lovely accommodation local to all amenities, would recommended,”

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The property

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About the location

DEGANWY