Holiday home Originally built as a grain store in the 19th Century, this detached property now offers accommodation for groups of up to four people. It is set in an enviable location, offering views of the sea and Mount Cader Idris. The grounds belong to the owner, although there is a private area of garden reserved for visitors with garden furniture and a barbecue for the sunny summer months. Inside, the accommodation is arranged over levels and the renovation has retained original features such as exposed beams throughout the property. For the colder seasons, the cottage is served by central-heating and a coal-effect fire in the sitting-room. With easy access to picturesque walks, this property is a tranquil base for a small group of friends or a family.
Accomodation Details Split-level accommodation. Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x first floor twin with new deeper mattresses. Lower ground floor bathroom with shower, basin and WC. Lower ground floor kitchen with electric cooker and ceramic hob, microwave, washing machine. Fridge/freezer, tumble dryer, dishwasher. Ground floor sitting room with dining area, Smart TV, WiFi , coal-effect electric fire and sea/mountain views.
Area The harbour town of Abersoch is part of the Llyn Peninsula, a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is a maze of outstanding coastal footpaths and beautiful beaches that play host to major surfing, sailing and wakeboarding events. Abersoch has a number of golf courses to entertain and challenge enthusiasts of all levels and, in June, the whole town takes on a real carnival atmosphere as the annual Abersoch Jazz Festival gets underway. Visitors are well served by shops and restaurants and there is a selection of fine beaches to choose from, in addition to a number of secluded bays, coves and cliffs to explore. The wildlife reserve on Bardsey Island will provide nature-lovers with the opportunity to spot puffins, dolphins and the yellow star anemone.
Region Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Amenities LPG central heating with electric fire in sitting room. Electric cooker and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine,
tumble dryer, dishwasher. Lounge area with Smart TV, WiFi. Bed linen, Fuel and power inc in rent, sorry no towels. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Lawned garden to side with patio areas and raised decking sitting area, with sea and mountain views and garden furniture, Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 20 mins walk. 2021 - this property has been recently redecorated and refurbished. Property only accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights
The converted barn is in a lovely location with a view of Abersoch bay. From the outside it looks cosy and welcoming with colourful flowers in the window boxes.
We would describe this property as well worn and grubby. No money has been spent on maintaining the outside and inside area. The outside area was overgrown with weeds and dirty garden chairs preventing safe access to the patio. The furniture was very dated, a worn out leather chair useless to sit on it was so old, cobwebs around the base on the standard lamp, a cooker with no numbers on the knobs, rusty old baking tins, a contaminated first aid kit, ambient food left in the cupboard, a dirty dust pan and brush left in the food cupboard, the list goes on.
All issues were raised together with photographic evedence was shared with Sykes Cottages and subsequently the owners. We were hoping to retrieve some the £800 we paid for the holiday. Their response was; all issued raised were trivial therefore no refund of any amount was offered.
We would have expected the property to be clean in normal circumstances but during a pandemic ?????
If you want to stay in a cosy converted barn with old worn furniture, a lack of investment and poor maintenance this accommodation is for you.
Such a shame as it is a lovely building and could be so much better with some thought on what paying guests expect.
Mrs Addy
April 2019
Abersoch is great, lots of good walking and the most fabulous beaches and views.. We would definitely return. Plenty of eating and drinking choices whilst still retaining a village feel. Dog owners note many parts of coastal path require dog on a lead due to farmland abutting. But lots of off-lead opportunities and dog friendly sections of the beaches.
The Grain Store is about 10 mins downhill walk into the centre of Abersoch. Its perfectly adequate for a weeks stay with a quirky lay-out and clean enough where it matters. Comfy beds.
We were supposed to get an e-mail in advance from owners which never came, don't know why, but we missed the fact that no towels are provided - perhaps this should be clear in the property details? But not to worry, bath towels were offered to help us out when I asked, just a stress you dont need on arrival. Ramp to front door, but be aware there are a few steep steps to kitchen/bathroom if you have difficulties. No welcome pack provided but that didnt worry us - Asda in Pwhelli and large Londis in the village.
Owners have field adjacent and we were permitted to use this for the dog, useful in a morning! Otherwise there is a small section of grass outside the back door.
A very enjoyable week.
Ms Coombs
March 2019
Lovely views and central location for Abersoch.. Very close to the owners but they kept a respectful distance
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Mr Lee
March 2019
The Grainstore is a lovely little cottage with everything that we needed , home from home ! !
Very well situated for exploring the nearby areas.
The view is fantastic !!
Mrs Evans
February 2019
Lovely cosy cottage.. Great view of the sea we sat out on the patio at lunchtime in February !! Short walk into town. Perfect. Would go again.
Mr Schofield
February 2019
Beautiful cottage in excellent location..
Helen D
January 2019
The cottage has been well designed to make best use of all available space. Well equipped and comfortable accommodation perfectly situated to explore and enjoy the Llyn Peninsula with its beautiful beaches and stunning scenery.
Helen D
January 2019
All went very smoothly resulting in a very enjoyable and relaxing week away.. Communication from the owner providing exact location and access information led us straight to our destination and a stress free start!
Mrs Gandy
November 2018
Fantastic area, the owners were very accommodating as we booked this holiday home the same day we arrived! No faults what so ever - happily stay here again if in the area!
Mr Chamley
October 2018
Great location, clean & very well equipped & just 5 mins from Abersoch centre.. Will definitely go again.
Mr Needham
September 2018
The Grain Store is in a lovely quiet position with view down to Abersoch.. Our ownly reservation is that the bathroom & toilet are down some steps making it not so convenient for elderly people such as ourselves.
Mr Jones
September 2018
The view from The Grain store..
Mr & Mrs Wood
September 2018
Towards the end of the holiday we received a discount code for 10% off our next holiday.. We promptly booked another holiday with you for 2019. So we were disappointed that, immediately on arriving home, we received a voucher for £40 off after already booking our next holiday!
Mrs Gardiner
September 2018
A very relaxing holiday made very welcome by the owners who even gave us some of their home grown apples on arrival.. We will definitely return there as it's such a peaceful spot with sea and mountain views and just a short walk to the village.
Mrs Clarke
August 2018
The grain store was superb, beautiful views across the bay, it was well equipped and cosy.. We will certainly book it again .
Mrs Fullwood
July 2018
Lovely conversion and the owners were very welcoming and friendly..
Mr Haworth
May 2018
The Grain Store is in a fabulous location 10 to 15 mins walk from Abersoch village centre, surrounded by farmland with great views of the bay.. The owners are very pleasant and helpful.
The accommodation is compact but caters for most with a fully equipped kitchen. The weather was fantastic so we spent most of our time outside. Area for improvement would be the lounge which has only small windows. The property would greatly benefit from the installation of French doors letting in more light and giving the room access to those wonderful views.
Mrs Evans
March 2018
We were very happy with the grain store and more so with the owners.. They were very friendly and helpful when we unfortunately had car issues. Would highly recommend it as a warm, cosy, scenic place to stay.
Miss Taylor
March 2018
Cottage ideally located in Abersoch.. Very clean and well equipped.Would have liked a couple of cushions on the sofa but otherwise everything was very comfortable.
Ms Turnbull
December 2017
This was our 2nd visit to the Grainstore.. Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. Ideally situated for exploring Abersoch and the surrounding areas. Very well equipped the Grainstore has everything needed for a comfortable stay. I expect we'll be back again.
Mrs Brazier
July 2017
We spent a very enjoyable week in the Grain Store which was cosy & comfortable with everything we needed and absolutely superb views across farmland to the sea.. It was a lovely quiet, peaceful location and we would definitely return.
marg205
July 2017
The Grain Store is in a nice quiet location with a beautiful view of the sea and Cader Idris in the distance. . Clean and comfortable, the kitchen is more than adequately supplied with equipment. However, after a journey of over 200miles a “welcome” tray, set with tea etc. would have been appreciated, such as we have found in other holiday cottages. The property was advertised as “split-level” so a couple of steps between rooms was expected. However the photos of the property from outside as well as interior shots gave no indication of the 7 steep stairs to get from the kitchen & bathroom to the living room, which proved rather a nuisance to a couple of 80yr olds. A mirror in the second bedroom is needed. The shops were advertised as 15mins walk away - but no mention was made that it involved walking along a busy main road with no footpath [unless there is another way of which we were unaware] and the return journey is uphill! Very little local information available in the cottage [most up-to-date promotional leaflet was dated 2014 - most were dated 2009 or before, although we left some current ones for the next visitors ]. WiFi available but rather erratic.
Mrs Bold
June 2017
Fabulous views and lovely cosy cottage
Mr Yates
July 2016
We particularly liked the friendly reception, the location and view.
Mrs Mason
June 2016
We liked the cottage and where it was situated. We had lovely views. The owner was very friendly and made us very welcome.
Mrs Kenyon
June 2016
The cottage was a little quirky, having been a farm building conversion, but had everything we needed for a super holiday experience. It was in a lovely quiet spot, within walking distance to Abersoch. One of the better places we have stayed at.
Dr Slade
March 2016
A quiet cottage with beautiful views of the bay and sea. It was well equipped.
Mr Wallett
October 2015
The views from the cottage are second to none the owners are polite very friendly. I would highly recommend this location for anyone wanting a peaceful break at a lovely location. This was our third stay at this cottage will not be our last one.
Mr Lynch
August 2015
One word only, 'Perfect'.
Mrs Bellfield
August 2015
The views from the kitchen window, whilst making an early morning cup of tea, were pure tonic to start the day! Would definitely stay there again.
Mr Wallett
May 2015
This was our second stay at The Grain Store. It is an excellent accommodation, everything you need is at hand. The location is fantastic, with wonderful views and it is really quiet peaceful, which suits us perfectly. The owners who live in the adjacent farmhouse are really nice, friendly people. We love walking with our dog Bella it is such a lovely area around Abersoch, with loads of coastal walks miles of mostly dog friendly beaches to explore. This coupled with the stay at The Grain Store enabled us to have a smashing holiday. We will be staying there again, it is great.
Mrs Danks
September 2014
The position of the property and the views were wonderful.The owners were friendly and helpful.
Miss Applegate
August 2014
We really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and the friendliness of the owners.
Mr Sykes
July 2014
Great little cottage ,with friendly owner. Great location.
Mr Bayman
July 2014
Cottage was wonderful - very cosy with magnificent views and just the break we were looking for. The owners were very friendly and helpful and kept us plied with fresh strawberries from their garden. Will be returning.
nick s
July 2014
Really enjoyed our week at the grain store.great location ,friendly owners.rooms spotless when we arrived.abersoch in easy walking distance.
Mr Wallett
May 2014
The Grain Store is an excellent holiday cottage. Everything required to ensure a pleasant stay was at hand and the owners are also very nice people; polite helpful. The location is fantastic with breathtaking views of the countryside, sea Snowdonia. The coastal walks the beaches are wonderful, we had our dog with us she enjoyed herself from day one, especially on the vast expanse of the dog friendly beaches. We can highly recommend The Grain Store we will most certainly stay at this location again.
Mrs Brown
May 2014
Delightful accommodation; marvellous view of the sea from the window. Easy access by walking to Abersoch. The owner was a very kind, helpful person.
Mr Sheperd
April 2014
A very clean cottage in a lovely location. Friendly owners.
Mr Irons
January 2014
Lovely and warm cottage which is what we needed in the middle of January.
Mrs Perry
October 2013
It was a lovely place and nice to come back to a comfy, warm and clean place to relax when you have been on one of the many beautiful beaches.
Mr Harkness
October 2013
Once again enjoyed another Sykes property, views and location excellent. The owner always friendly, and left us to our privacy.
Mrs Smithson
August 2013
Fantastic location and a lovely little holiday cottage that had lots of character. Beautiful beaches and villages nearby to explore. Perfect holiday location!
Mrs Patel
June 2013
Great location. A comfortable cottage with fantastic views.
Mrs Green
May 2013
Lovely cottage perfect for our needs. We will be back. The owner was very friendly and helpful.
Guest
December 2012
Very well equipped and clean. Lovely views, but lacked a blind in the kitchen to keep out the morning sun & for privacy at night.
Mr Tunnicliffe
November 2012
The cottage was warm and comfortable and there were no restrictions of fuel usage or charges by meter or whatever.
The owner was caring without being interfering.
Miss Dunstall
October 2012
The outlook was marvellous (even though it was raining). The Grain Store was nice warm when we arrived the kitchen well stocked with pots/pans etc. All in all we were very pleased.
Ms Newman
August 2012
The Old Grain Store was full of character with exposed beams throughout. It was well equipped, very cosy and comfortable.
Mrs Olver
August 2012
Views were stunning. The property was close to town of Abersoch. Cottage set in quiet setting allowing us to have a relaxing holiday.
Mr O'connor
July 2012
Lovely place with absolutely excellent, beautiful views. The owners were on hand but were respectful of our privacy. We had a lovely time.
Mr Finch
July 2012
The cottage was warm and cosy, and welcoming to get back to after a rainy few days. Th bed was so comfy we slept like tops.
Mr Pugh
October 2011
A lovely, comfortable, cosy cottage with lovely views.
Mr Lord
May 2011
Excellent location and the cottage is bigger than we expected. Fabulous views!
Guest
November 2010
superb view to the sea from the kitcheneasy access to the town and sea.could do with a sofa in property though
Mr French
October 2010
This was our fourth visit and it was just like coming home. The views are fantastic and the weather was great. The cottage was, as always, a pleasure to use. We will look forward to returning next year and will definitely recommend this cottage to everyone we know.
Mrs England
October 2010
Cosy little place ideally suited to the three of us. Excellent views and nice area to sit out. Friendly owners.
Dr Hirst
September 2010
Nice accommodation and great views. Not too far to travel to see interesting tourist sites.
Mr Burnett
June 2010
Wonderful cottage, excellent location, fantastic sea and country views. Owners very friendly but not intrusive.
Mr Stoker
June 2010
The views from the Grain Store were wonderful. The owners were friendly and helpful without being obtrusive.
Mr Sydserff
April 2010
Having been to Abersoch many times before but always in the Summer it was great to visit when it was quiet. The view from The Grain Store is fantastic.
The house is very comfortable and cosy.
The Keelings
December 2009
Although the owner lives very near within the grounds, our privacy was always respected. He was unobtrusive although very pleasant when we spoke to him to settle up at the end of our stay.
The cottage was spotless, warm and cosy. Well appointed and equipped.Lots of hot water at all times.
Great country and coastal walks on the doorstep, the nearest beach is about 10 minutes walk away but all the beaches in this area are clean. Do visit Hell's Mouth on a windy day! Beautiful views to the sea from the kitchen or the hills from the side of the cottage.
Angela's is an excellent Italian restaurant but do book.
There are no low points to this critique. We would go again and have recommended it to anyone who will listen. Fabulous.
Amanda
December 2009
Had another wonderful stay although slightly wet!
House as good as ever but beginning to get a little tired, although wouldnt stop us coming back again.
Mr French
October 2009
This was my third visit to The Grain Store and hopefully will not be my last.
The views are great and the cottage is only a short walk from the town, which is well worth the effort.
Mrs Keeling
September 2009
Just 'fantastic'. A lovely place with wonderful views. Owners helpful but discreet. Our privacy was fully respected.
Mrs Bostock
September 2009
Superb accommodation.
Mrs Norcliffe
September 2009
Fabulous little cottage, great for the family and close to the amenities of Abersoch. This was our second visit, and we will be back again.
Mrs Davies
July 2009
EXCELLENT LOCATION WITH LOVELY VIEWS, OWNERS VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY
Mr Bell
May 2009
The Grain Store is in an excellent location, being within walking distance for the facilities of nearby Abersoch, but far enough away to feel secluded. The views from the property are lovely.
Ms Bennett
April 2009
Beautiful beaches, coastal walks and a beautiful area.
Ms Worthington-Dean
October 2008
The property was lovely, spotlessly clean and had everything you needed and more! In a lovely location, close to the shops and beaches so no need to use the car all the time which was nice.
Mr French
October 2008
Excellent cottage with stunning views of the sea. This was my second visit to The Grain Store and it was just as good as my first visit! I would recommend to all my friends and family and hope to return again next year.
Mr Casey
October 2008
Very good and quiet location. Allowing us to take dog was a bonus. Beautiful view over Abersoch. We liked the property very much and hope to go again.
Mrs Frisby
September 2008
The location of the property was lovely, secluded with beautiful views. Although it is in the grounds of the owners home, their presence was friendly without being intrusive.
Mr Done
September 2008
Our 2nd holiday at this property and we will no doubt be back. Small children loved the bedroom up the stairs and the 'funny' bath. Also an excellent position on the Llyn Peninsula.
Mrs Hicks
July 2008
Owners were very pleasant but not intrusive - let my son use their garden for football! Cottage well furnished with great views over sea. Garden very pleasant.
Mr Pittman
June 2008
An ideal location and a very nice property which suited our needs perfectly.
Mr Mrs Fennelly
December 2007
Fantastic property in a great location with stunning views.
Mrs Erdman
October 2007
Lovely views and wonderful location for exploring the Lleyn Peninsular.
Mrs De Bruxelles
September 2007
The views from the cottage were lovely. It was also very quiet.
Mr Benson
May 2007
Excellent location and views - everything provided - friendly (but not intrusive) owners - very peaceful.
Mrs McGaffney
October 2006
The beaches in the area were wonderful and we were there at the right time as they were nice and quiet.
Mrs Wells
September 2006
Very pleased with cottage and Sykes thanks.
Mrs Harrington
August 2006
I loved the view from the cottage of the sea and boats, and the whole of Llyn Peninsula is beautiful. The cottage was excellent with everything you could possible need. We also liked its location - just far enough out from Abersoch to be away from the mad rush but near enough to walk to.
Mr Beaghan
June 2006
Excellent location for touring area. Five Degrees restaurant served delicious food and drink, two minutes walk away.
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