Cecil
18.10.2025
Lovely house. A good central point. Minor points to consider. A shelf would be of benefit in bathrooms, perhaps pint glasses could be provided and it was nice that a washing machine was available but drying clothes was a problem. All in all we would like to come again.
Judy
12/09/25
This is the second time we have stayed at the Hafod. Lovely location. Close to Criccieth, Porthmadog and Caernarfon. Lovely beaches in every direction. Very comfortable accommodation. Warm and cosy at this time of year. The only negative, is that there aren’t really drying facilities. Only a short, pull out washing line, suitable for small items, such as bathing costumes. Nevertheless, we had another lovely stay here, and will be back. Will hopefully come back in the Spring. Yes, this is a super holiday cottage!
Teresa
5-Sep-2025
This is a lovely property in a great location. Excellent views. It has a modern feel, comfortable beds and great showers! The kitchen equipment is good. There was a lovely welcome pack of bread, cakes and milk. But strangely no tea, coffee or sugar. This wasn’t a big deal, just a surprise.
The owners were very good with communication and very accommodating when our son’s car broke down at the property. It wasn’t recovered until the day after we left.
I would definitely recommend staying here and would be happy to come back too.
Adrian
29th August 2025
Hafod is a great place to stay. On arrival we found everything to be clean and tidy and there was a useful welcome hamper.
The property is spacious and easy to get around for my wife (currently in a wheelchair). There are nice open views across to the mountains.
It’s in a a nice location with easy access to the coast or into Snowdonia.
It’s was nice to rediscover North Wales and I’m sure we will return again in the near future.
Overall, highly recommend!
Lara
15th August - 22nd August
The cottage is easy to find, it’s a great modern conversion surrounded by fields with sheep and sometimes cows as well as the amazing view of mountains in the distance. It is open plan, clean and tidy, with a well stocked kitchen containing some useful bits and pieces such as condiments/oil. It was lovely to arrive and find a welcome pack with some local produce which we made the most of. There are some games and dvds in the cupboards for those rainy days, a bbq and washing machine. The shower is amazing, like a rainfall, but be careful the water can get hot quickly. A dog bed and bowls are provided, although we took our own (fussy dog). In the living room, it’s lovely to open the double sliding doors and watch the sheep whilst sitting on the comfy sofa. Our dog liked to have a bark at them but they seem very unphased and even came over to him to see what the fuss was about. We were there at a particularly warm period and it was tricky to keep the rooms cool, especially the bedrooms (even with the velux windows open). It may be an option to take a fan with you if the weather is going to be warm. Also, as others have already said, unfortunately being in the location it is, the internet is very intermittent. This means that we’re glad we took some DVDs as the live tv and ITVX was very stuttery. I know that having internet on a family holiday shouldn’t be a problem, but it’s more about the tv than accessing the internet, and after a long day of climbing/walking we like to watch a family movie together.
It was a great base for beaches and walks. We did 3 beaches – Criccieth (very pebbly and only one area for dogs), Black Sands (sandy, park on the beach – be wary of the cars, dogs to the left only) , Borth-y-gest (very natural not touristy with lots of unfortunately deceased jellyfish). We also visited Pwllheli and their beach but didn’t stay long as it seemed like quite a run down area. We did some of the National Trust moderate walks which took us up mountains, over styles and being near some beautiful waterfalls, and the lovely villages of Beddgelert and Betws y coed. We did the woodland walk here but there are also some great little coffee shops. Many restaurants/cafes are dog friendly which is a bonus. We went to the Prince of Wales pub and Dylans in Criccieth (Dylans is a bit overpriced, especially £10 for dessert). Other than that we cooked tea in the cottage and also made picnics for our walks and beach time. The Tesco in Criccieth is where we bought our food on arrival.
Just one more tip is about the roads around the cottage. There are many non marked, single roads which are twisty windy, with only a few passing points, just be careful.
Overall, we had a lovely week’s holiday, we didn’t feel like we were missing anything in the cottage as it was so well stocked. If we wanted to ever return to the area, we’d not hesitate to stay here again.
James
Amazing location close to beaches. Had everything we needed for a week stay. We managed to make full use of the outdoor furniture and BBQ as the weather was lovely. As others have said the WiFi is not the quickest, but I suppose that’s to be expected in such a rural location. Modern facilities, comfy beds and powerful showers. It was excellent, we really enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Sarah
Another lovely stay (our third time) the cottage is very well equipped with very comfy beds and as a wheelchair user I found it very easy to navigate, a grab bar of some sort in the shower would make it perfect. We love watching the cows and sheep in the next field and as a base it’s great for exploring beaches, forests and handy for Anglesey too. The WiFi could do with some attention as it tends to bounce in and out but it’s not a major issue. Lovey welcome basket of goodies made us feel instantly on holiday, would highly recommend!
Peter
Overall, you’ll be very happy if you choose to stay here – the cottage/barn conversion is to a very high standard – remote and peaceful, and the owners were in contact via SMS to supply some helpful info on check-in and check-out. The welcome basket was a lovely unexpected addition too – and finding the games cupboard was nice – we played a few! You can gaze upon the sheep, try to figure out where the resident owl is hiding, and enjoy the stars. We did miss the lack of tumble-dryer (that’s on us not reading properly!) – there is a washing line, but if the weather is inclement and you need to dry something out quick, bear that in mind (there is a clothes airer provided) – otherwise you’ll love it.
Family Nowe
We were guests at Hafod Llecheiddior in the summer of 2024.
The converted barn is practical, stylish and lovingly furnished.
The contact with the owners was always helpful and accommodating.
We spent 12 nights / 13 days of quiet and relaxing days here – surrounded by an idyllic landscape.
The daily ‘television’ (view from the living room sofa into the garden) : Cows and their calves, little lambs with their mothers, was heart-warming.
There were enough toiletries, dishwasher tabs and all the little things that make a stay like this stress-free and cosy.
The ‘welcome basket’ with all kinds of delicious regional products should also be emphasised.
Criccieth, Harlech, Anglesey, Eryri and many other wonderful places and beaches are within easy reach.
There is so much more to write…- to summarise:
it remains an unforgettable holiday in Wales!
Thank you so much for letting us be your guests!
We wish the owner family and the Dioni team a happy and healthy new year 2025.
Chris Allen
What a beautiful, luxurious barn in a stunning location, near some fab beaches. Looking forward to returning soon.
Mike Siddall
Hafod Llecheiddior is a wonderful place to stay, everything is well thought out, it is very well furnished and super comfortable. There are great views over Snowdonia from the garden and it’s a great base for exploring North Wales.
Marianne
The property was as described, spacious, clean and well laid out. The showers were wonderful and spacious. The beds were very comfortable a lovely peaceful place to stay and very central to lots of the wonderful attractions Wales has to offer. The hosts messaged on our day of arrival. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Andrea Sheard
This was our second stay at this comfortable, beautiful property! We really love this peaceful area, which is well located for visits to Criccieth. We highly recommend a stay here.
Vicky
This is a very well presented and equipped cottage in a lovely rural location, yet only 10 minutes from the nearest town.
The welcome pack was greatly appreciated and the owners were incredibly helpful and friendly.
We have loved our holiday here and will definitely return again.
Shelley and Ade Summerfield
This is our second stay at this lovely cottage. The kitchen area is well equipped, the beds are super comfy , the cottage was spotless and the finishing touches in the cottage were of a high standard such as shower gels and hand soaps. We were left 2 beautiful welcome packs with a mix of lovely treats and daily essentials . The cottage was decorated lovely for Christmas/ New year . The views from the lounge area are stunning and the sheep in the next field kept us amused . Perfectly located to get to everywhere we wanted to visit Anglesey, Betsw-y-Coed, Harlech, Bedgellert , Cricceth and beyond !! Very nice to find a dog bed and bowls provided too !! Thank you and we will definitely be returning .
Patricia Woodward
A lovely week had by all in a peaceful setting. Spacious and comfortable. Clean comfortable beds and linen. However lounge area looking a little tired. Could do with a bigger toaster. Otherwise perfect.
Emma Upson
From the moment we arrived we were so impressed by Hafod-Llecheiddior! Such a beautifully done barn conversion, kept wonderfully clean with a lovely little enclosed garden (perfect for our dogs), surrounded by fields with sheep and cows and beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountains!
A thoughtful welcome basket with some local produce in was a nice touch!
A great base to tour from. We recommend Bodnant Gardens, Aber Falls and Zip World for the adventurous!
Found a fantastic Chinese in nearby Cricceith and The Goat Inn ( the local pub) has wonderful food – although booking is essential!
A wonderful holiday destination!! Thank you to the owners Eleri and Nigel for keeping such a lovely holiday home! Totally recommend!!
Sarah Oldnall
It was our second stay at Hafod Llecheiddior, it’s a lovely cottage that’s really well equipped and great for someone with mobility issues, no steps in or out of the property and the showers are fairly level access and easy to use. A properly enclosed garden allowed the dogs to run around in safety which gives great peace of mind. The beds are super comfy and a very thoughtful welcome basket of goodies is such a nice touch when you arrive. We had a great time exploring the local area, visiting picturesque beaches and just chilling out in the cottage. We enjoyed it all even though the weather was rather unpredictable! Would highly recommend a stay at this property, everything being on one level really worked for us.
Bob Loveridge
It was fine, views very good because of the weather
Very comfortable
Leaving time should be revised ie 9am too early
Vikki and Lee Grafton
We have had a fabulous week staying at Hafod Llecheiddior. The property has been renovated to an extremely high standard. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped. The welcome package was a lovely touch.
We loved the rural, peaceful location which was only a short drive away from Criccieth and Porthmadog. A perfect base to explore the Llyn Peninsula, Snowdonia and Anglesey.
We would highly recommend and can’t wait to return.
Thank you.
Julie Whittaker
Fabulous property, spotless and extremely comfortable. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Mike Siddall
Just spent a week at Hafod Dwyfach. It’s a fabulous place to stay. Really well thought out, well equipped and scrupulously clean. It’s also a great base to explore the Llyn Peninsula, Anglesey and Snowdonia. Highly recommended!
Mike and Nancy Forbes
2nd visit to this fantastic property and enjoyed it even more. The setting is beautiful and the colours of spring were amazing, also loved watching the sheep and their lambs + on occasion cows and their calves in the adjacent field.
The property is immaculate and well equipped which made it an easy property for my disabled sister to get around.
We enjoyed every minute and have to say a very big thank you to the owners.
Lynne Shaw
This barn conversion has the “wow factor”. It’s beautifully comfortable (good beds) and clean and has views over the fields to Snowdonia. Hubby and I went with two friends and we had a lovely week here. Went to the Lyn peninsula and drove as far as Abersoch, which looked lovely but we couldn’t park! Being a weekend it was rather busy even in May! Went to see the ospreys nesting at Tremadog. Good pub here for lunch – the Golden Fleece. Caernarfon castle is a short drive away (half an hour approx) but our favourite castle was Harlech – compact and interesting. Good cafe opposite the floating bridge too. Wonderful countryside, very pretty in May. And of course Snowdonia is fabulous, even though we didn’t go up it. We would love to return here – lots to see.
Ann Hawkesford
Just returned from our second visit to Hafod-Llecheiddior and again we were impressed with the barn conversion which is exceptionally well planned in a outstanding location. Well equipped and spotlessly clean. We have had a wonderful holiday. Plan to book again. Thank you Eleri and Nigel, we feel well rested after our stay.
Jane and Haydn
What a delightful property!
We were so impressed by how sensitively the conversion had been completed, and enjoyed perusing the ‘journey’ via the photo album at the house.
Eleri, prior to arrival provided very comprehensive information which was most useful; additionally on arrival we were greeted with a wonderful welcome package full of numerous goodies. Very thoughtful- thank you.
Our two chows loved basking in the garden, and the newborn lambs and sheep provided much interest and entertainment for us all.
Hafod- Llecheiddior is situated in a lovely locale with beautiful pastoral views.
Highly recommended by us all!
Thanks again!
Terrie Robinson
We loved staying at Hafod-Llecheiddior! It was the perfect base for exploring the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia, and even a bit of Anglesey. And on the day or two when the October gales and rains stopped us venturing forth, it was a lovely, clean, bright space for doing the jigsaw, reading and reaching for the odd glass of wine. Thank you!
Mark and family
We all had a lovely time in this peaceful and beautiful location. The cottage was great – well equipped and spotlessly clean. The welcome hamper was very welcome. Despite the weather we were in the sea most days and enjoyed exploring this fantastic area.
Lisa Smith
Loved our stay and would definitely recommend and return, Cricceth is stunning and everyone very friendly. The only criticism I can think of is that we didn’t have enough towels for four nights.
Diane Powell
Fantastic property which was spotlessly clean on arrival and a comfortable & well equipped place to stay on the Llyn Peninsula. There is plenty of space in the lovely open plan living area and the kitchen had everything we needed. The bedrooms are spacious and both the double and twin have gorgeous bathrooms en suite. The location is great as it’s not far from many of the beaches and towns on the Llyn. We ate at The Goat and had a very nice meal. There are plenty of supermarkets and smaller stores to pick up any essentials. Very lovely stay in a gorgeous property which we would highly recommend.
Nick Powell
We just had five nights at Hafod-Dwyfach. Really great. All arrival directions/instructions were spot on. House really nicely prepped. Beautifully clean and organised. A very enjoyable property to holiday in – a very good sense of lightness and space both inside and outside the house. The ‘conversion/refurbishment’ of the building has been very sensitively done – and everything ‘works’. Location is great for walking/cycling – quiet. Rural. Criccieth, Porthmadog an easy drive away. Ticked all the boxes. Very good. Definitely plan to rent again!
Nick Powell
We just had five nights at Hafod-Dwyfach. Really great. All arrival directions/instructions were spot on. House really nicely prepped. Beautifully clean and organised. A very enjoyable property to holiday in – a very good sense of lightness and space both inside and outside the house. The ‘conversion/refurbishment’ of the building has been very sensitively done – and everything ‘works’. Location is great for walking/cycling – quiet. Rural. Criccieth, Porthmadog an easy drive away. Ticked all the boxes. Very good. Definitely plan to rent again!
Julie Watts
A wonderful property, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Also in a wonderful location for walks or just relaxing and enjoying the view of the fields and mountains. So pleased that we chose to stay here. Would highly recommend it.
Oh, nearly forgot to mention the welcome hamper.
Angela McConnell
We have stayed here a few times now, it’s one of our favourite places to be.
I wouldn’t change anything at all, it is co cosy, the bedrooms and en suites are perfect.
The welcome hamper was very much appreciated.
I have no doubt that we will be back!
The Bullin family
The Bullin Family – 15.12.19
A total winner – 6 stars. So well thought out and equipped. Rain and gales outside but warm as toast in a wonderful holiday home. Amazing welcome home pack. thank you.
The Stuart Family
The Stuart Family – 3rd December 2019
Top class barn and welcome! Fantastic location and wonderful weather. Splendid holiday.
Eleri Wright
The Roberts Family – 15.11.2019
A wonderful stay…..a beautiful barn conversion, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack.
Victoria Gammons
What a place! To start with you arrive to a warm spotlessly clean big bright converted barn. The gift pack was lovely… milk,bread,cake,fizz and a gift voucher and as it was Halloween during our stay a pumpkin too. Everything was so well thought through,from the equipment in the kitchen to the space you inhabited. Beds so comfortable,linen good quality,towels thick and bright. Then you open the curtains in the morning to that open view of the mountains in the distance and the farm animals 30 ft from your door. It is no lie when I tell you none of us wanted to leave to come home and that has NEVER happened before. Our only gripe would be the bathroom light is to dull to shave (says my partner!) or apply makeup. We loved it and would definitely recommend it 100% to anyone with young children or who has a disabled person in their group as we have.
Denise Fordham
First impressions of this cottage – WOW. Absolutely beautiful. Everything was good quality and in beautiful surroundings. Everything very very clean. Welcome pack very welcome. Kitchen well equipped and hob worked without any second guessing (spaghetti Bol on first night). Early morning walks for the dog down the tiny country lanes, and the view from sitting outside on the patio furniture just lovely. Only tiny little oversight was nowhere to get towels dry after showering, as no radiators or heated towel rails. So we draped them over the corners of the shower itself. I would return here to this cottage and recommend it to all my friends. In fact friends visited us here and they were blown away too.
Our reason for visiting north Wales was to climb Snowdon, and do the Zip wire and caverns. Zip world not cheap, but so well organised we didn’t begrudge them the money, and Snowdon was beautiful. We did Snowdon Ranger route, and the dog also managed easily.
Our other ‘best day’ was in Anglesey. By accident I found stunning pictures of a lighthouse on google, managed to locate it and off we went. Newborough in Anglesey for the sat nav. Parked in a country park. The beach, the woods, then the walk down to the lighthouses when the tide had gone out was fabulous.
Eating out with the dog wasn’t easy. Thank goodness for the Goat Inn just up the road. It’s wonderful. We booked a table in the bar, had a wonderful meal from an extensive menu, and went back another twice. That says it all.
Criccieth was lovely, both sides of the castle lovely walks. At the Prince of Wales pub I had some of the best chips I’ve ever had, and the meal much better than expected, and the takeaway from Mei’s Infusion Foods was good.
All in all a great week away, weather was superb which always helps enormously of course.
Anne Robinson
The cottage was very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Lovely peaceful location but not far from the major tourist attractions in the area. Perfect for a family holiday.
The Peacocks
Loved our week here. The house is absolutely immaculate and very well equipped. Amazing showers and the blinds and windows in ceiling – they are fab!!!
The house is so peaceful which is exactly what we wanted. My husband loved the fruitcake – thank you so much x
michelle thompson
The barn is beautifully converted and has wonderful views. It is very comfortable and well equipped. The owners were extremely helpful and helped us a lot to ensure our youngest daughter, who is in a wheelchair was able to manage.
We enjoyed a lovely week – thank you
Andrew, Nicola, Jonathan, Hannah and Daisy the Sproodle
27th July – 3rd August from Porthcawl
Lovely spacious and welcoming barn! Very well equipped and clean. Great place to wake up and have breakfast looking onto picturesque views.
Angela
This was our 2nd stay at this beautiful property, nothing has changed, it is still a perfect place to stay. In fact I could quite happily live there!
Thank you so much for the extensive welcome pack, it was much appreciated.
I am sure that we will be back.
Andy Pippin
Absolutely lovely place to stay. Very relaxing and comfortable. Outdoor space for the dog is good except when nearby sheep and cows come for a look. Can cause a little inter species tension.
Sarah Oldnall
Stayed 15.6.19 to 22.6.19
Stunning cottage with stunning views and a great location for exploring North Wales. I loved having my morning cuppa whilst sat outside watching the sheep and cows, what a lovely start to the day!
Really comfortable beds and fab showers. I have some mobility issues but found the whole cottage very accessible including the garden which was properly enclosed too (no gaps under fences) great for our two dogs and peace of mind for us. Very relaxed stay in a secluded area away from the noise of traffic but not too far away from local amenities. We’ll definitely return!
Ann
We have just returned after a four night break from this wonderful holiday cottage – very clean, very comfortable and the decoration is to an extremely high standard. The welcome pack is the best we have ever received.
We all agreed that this cottage is by far the best “Dioni” cottage we have stayed in.
To the property owners – we thank you for sharing your wonderful property; your hospitality was very much appreciated.
Ann, Ian, Bryan and Buddy.
Tim, Sonia, Fred and Audrey
13th April 2019
Beautiful House, great weather, a fabulous holiday, Thank you!
Jo, Andrew, Jacob, Emily and Tilly the dog
20th April 2019
Lovely property in a peaceful setting. Convenient too for many local towns/attractions.Thank you!
Simon Cooke
Immaculate cottage with all we needed for a restful break. Quiet location and at this time of year (January) you need your car to access the nearby pub which is excellent.
Good base for the area as you’ve got the coast and the mountains all within easy reach
Robert Orrett
One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in. Perfectly comfortable whatever the weather; great beds; well equipped. Fantastic area
Stuart Jones
Amazing cottage, have been travelling from South Wales to North Wales for over 20 years for a short break every year with my family and this is far the best. Access is all one level and ideal for my mother in-law who depends on a wheelchair. Fantastic views, well equipped kitchen with welcome pack.
The two en-suite bedrooms are light and airy with double wardrobes and walk in showers which are fantastic.
under floor heating throughout which is superb didn’t feel the November chill at all!!!!
Looking forward to booking for next year.
Highly recommended
Lisa Breeze
Lovely conversion, very well appointed. Peaceful location yet close to transport links. Excellent would highly recommend. Only suggestion would be for more cutlery.
Lisa Breeze
fantastic place to stay. peaceful location but not far away from lots to visit. would highly recommend. only suggestion would be for more cutlery . great trip with 4 adults and two classic cars
David Bussey
We’ve just come back from a lovely holiday. Location is beautiful, only 10 mins from Criccieth and near to lots of other great places. There is loads to do in the district and we will certainly be coming back again. Cottage was very nice, high standard throughout and met all our expectations
Jacyn, David and Alfie and Bailey the dogs
28th July- 4th August, Wolverhampton
Fabulous accommodation! 5 star! Really helpful owners. Weather not brill, but a fab week nontheless!!
Sam, Kelly, Abi, Alisha, and Chloe and Pandora the dogs
21st-28th July, Cheshire
Amazing!!! LOVE the welcome pack. Immaculate accommodation. We will certainly be recommending to friends and family and we will be revisiting. Highly recommended Dylans restaurant, but make sure you pre-book. Traeth Penllech beach is Amazing, dog friendly and very quiet. Abersoch is lovely, lots of nice shops and places to eat. The views from the cottage are breathtaking and I love that its on its own and so peaceful. Fish and chips on the beach in Abersoch is a must! Beds are lovely and comfy, great night sleep! Wonderful week!! Thank you!!
p.s, Love that this is dog friendly and the attention to detail is fabulous!! Well done!!
Simon, Tina, Delilah and Lenny the dog
9th-13th July, from Bristol
Thank you for the lovely welcome pack. Great property and location. I have limited mobility so great to have a holiday home with good access that is also of such a high standard and in a fantastic location- the view, the coast, our dog loved black rock sands!, and the amazing Snowdonia National Park. One recommendation we haven’t seen anywhere else: Cariad Gelato in Portmadog- fantastic quality!
Laura and Chris
4th-9th July, North Somerset
We had a lovely holiday in your amazing cottage. We loved the views and the location was fab. The cottage was immaculate and very well equipped. Criccieth is beautiful and worth a visit. Thank you also for the great welcome pack-very much appreciated. The homemade cake was delicious. Diolch yn fawr!
Dawn, Mick & Richard
24 June- 1st July, Worcestershire
A very well equipped cottage, stunning location. Cottage is done to a very high standard, everything you need is here. We cannot fault anything at all. Thank you so much for the welcome pack. We will be back, ours two dogs also enjoyed their stay, lots of places to see. Thank you.
Mr Taqwa
18-24th June, From Milton Keynes & London
A great, cosy place. Very nice and clean. Could not have asked for a better place.
Karl and Laura
7th-10th June, Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful cottage, very well stocked and the best welcome package we’ve had. THANKYOU!
Mick and Kim
7th June-9th June From Bristol
Amazing cottage in a beautiful location. Thanks very much for the welcome pack and other bits you left for us. Thanks again we’ve had a great time 🙂
Nigel and Karen, Lee and Sarah
We are the first to stay in this beautiful, well equipped cottage in a stunning location. Its been done to a high standard and cannot fault anything. We will most definitely be back, thank you. And thank you for the lovely welcome hamper, one of the best we have had in all the cottages we have stayed in! Most definitely recommend The Boat Inn but advise to book.
Mike Adams
We had a very relaxing week in Wales. The cottage was superbly fitted out and the decor was of a high standard.
P.S a very peaceful location but nearby for many activities and shopping.
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