Patricia and Philip Davies
Really lovely holiday in a beautiful cottage. Great location to reach all of the wonderful places and experiences North Wales has to offer. Fabulous welcome and we enjoyed the bara brith and wine.
Caroline Armstrong
Comfortable and welcoming property with lots of space for teenagers.
Enjoyed cooking in the lovely kitchen and utilising the various outdoor spaces for early morning cups of tea, listening to the birds and sheep.
Beds are really comfortable so everyone slept well.
Location was great for exploring North Wales.
Jane
We stayed here in May with our French friends. The house was amazing and Nest and Gwil were great hosts. The welcome scones were delicious. We found everything in the house very clean and comfortable. Nest and Gwil were particularly patient in allowing me to practice my Welsh speaking with them.
Diolch am bopeth!
Simon and Elizabeth Tait
Once again we were very well looked after by Nest and Gwyll. It’s a lovely place to stay for an extended family holiday. It’s quite quiet on this side of the mountains with easy access now to Anglesey, Llyn, a local beach, marshes and nice cycle tracks from close by as well as Snowdon and the mountains. We charged our electric car at the White Tower camp site over night. This time the weather wasn’t so good with only a day and a half without rain which was disappointed for July – but this has not been a usual summer!
Lewis DLima Family
We (3 Adults and 3 Kids under 10) had the most amazing experience during our weekend visit in mid-April 2024. Beautiful home stay and hospitable hosts in Nest & Phil, there were ready with freshly baked scones and the works, gorgeous fresh flower bouquets adorned every room to add to the timeless beauty of the home. Kids enjoyed the variety of indoor games, playing hide-and-go-seek in this vast pristine property and sitting by the fireplace was a lovely calm & cozy luxury.
Nearby Dinas Dinlle beach with the hillfort was an adventure and closeness to Snowdonia railway, Caenarfon Castle and town centre as well as Anglesey to see the World’s second longest place name made our short trip a memorable one. Toiletries (hand wash, bath soap) wasn’t available but sure if we asked they would have provided. Overall would love to revisit and recommend this place to friends. Made our visit super special indeed and kids did not want to leave as they preferred this ‘big-fun Wales home’ to their ‘boring old London house’! Love it!
Gemma
We have just returned from a wonderful week in this property. It was spacious, very clean and well presented throughout. The addition of fresh flowers was such a wonderful touch, as was the welcome gifts. We had everything we needed as a family of five to make our stay more than comfortable.
The location is perfect, less 30mins from Snowdon & Pen-Y-Pass, less than 45mins from Llandudno and Conwy, and less than 10 mins to the local stony beach, that has a wonderful cafe and other amenities there.
All in all we had a wonderful stay and will definitely be returning to this property. Thank you to the owners for making it so special.
Rebecca
Weâve just spent 2 weeks at this lovely property. It has been maintained, furnished and equipped with care and attention to detail making a very comfortable and relaxing stay. There is plenty to see and do. We enjoyed walks, cycling, visiting properties, gardens and castles. The local pub is a short walk away and they do a tasty Sunday lunch there. Thank you for your warm welcome and the thoughtful touches that made our stay so relaxing and enjoyable.
Eva
We had a wonderful time staying at this house. Itâs super clean, very comfortable & in a really beautiful position with stunning views of the countryside. A little gem & weâd be happy to return.
Leslie Thornhill
We have had a wonderful 2 week stay in this lovely, comfortable house – agree with all the previous comments, especillay the delicious scones. Great to meet Nest & Gwil. The location was fantastic for the coast & the mountains. Stunning scenery. Many thanks.
Nerys Wardle
A spotlessly clean and well a furnished holiday let. The house is amazing and set in a beautiful part of Wales. Beds were comfortable and the towels super soft. We would highly recommend this cottage and will return. Many thanks to the owners for their kind words at such a difficult time for us.
The Waddingham family
We are just home from an amazing stay at this beautiful house , we were staying with a very young baby so cleanliness was the uppermost importance and this house is just spotless, everything down to the beautiful smell of the bed sheets (would love to know what you use ) fresh flowers in all the rooms downstairs was a lovely touch , but the freshly baked scones that you could smell as you entered the house were just amazing , I really canât say enough good things about our stay , we all just loved it , a lovely warm welcome awaits you and we really didnât want to go home , we all said another couple of nights would have been perfect , thank you so much for having us and helping to make baby Harryâs first little holiday such a perfect one x
David Adams
We had a great stay at Ficerdy. The property is immaculate. Lots of space, spotlessly clean and the Christmas tree and decorations were a lovely touch. We throughly enjoyed our stay which provides a great location for numerous local walks. We particularly enjoyed Aberglaswyn gorge and walking in the foothills of Snowdon from Llanberis. We had one very rainy day, but visited Bounce Below at Blanaeu Ffestiniog, which the children loved. The property is very well equipped and finished to a high standard. The only point to note is that for heavy users of the internet, the broadband is quite weak, and easily overwhelmed if youâre using multiple devices. If streaming movies / games etc. is crucial to your holiday (it isnât for us, and it was quite nice to be forced off your phone!), then it maybe isnât for you. We, however, would very happily stay here again. Nest was on hand to greet us on arrival, and a very small problem we had with a low battery in a smoke alarm was dealt with very quickly. Highly recommended.
Jeannie and David
We visited 10-15 October 21 and had a wonderful stay in this beautiful house.
The property is spotlessly clean and the welcome pack of scones (with cream, jam and butter), fresh flowers in the downstairs rooms and wine was most welcome.
The weather was kind to us so we were able to get out and about and enjoy to trips to Anglesey, Conwy, Llandudno, Bangor and enjoy fabulous walks in the Snowdonia Mountains.
At the end of a full day it was a joy to return to the house and rest in home from home surroundings.
Christopher Rowley
Ficerdy is one, if not the best holiday cottage/house we have ever stayed in! (and we’ve stayed in a lot)!
Nest and Gwyl are the most amazing hosts. There when you need them or not if you don’t. The property is SPOTLESSLY CLEAN and very well equipped too. It is also in a great position for discovering North Wales beautiful countryside and attractions. We highly recommend that you try this property if you want a comfortable, relaxing staycation in North Wales! One small thing (and its not a criticism) we would have liked to see more standard lamps or ambient lighting in the downstairs rooms? We bought some of our own lights along and moved a bedside lamp from upstairs into the living room to give the property a more cosy feel.
Jo Heaton
Thank you so much for making us feel so welcome. We had a fantastic week back in July and will definitely be booking again.
The house is beautifully set out and absolutely spotless, and the location was perfect for days out in Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula.
We’re looking forward to visiting again!
Darrell, Shirley & Matthew
Beautiful holiday home and spotlessly clean- felt at home straight away. We’ve had a lovely break and enjoyed our walks in Snowdonia & the Llyn Peninsula- our favourite walk was Cwm Idwal and Devils Kitchen, the scenery was amazing. Check out the National Trust website for Snowdonia and Llyn Peninsula for walks & car parks- well worth it! Thank you for the scones and wine- very much appreciated!
jane Price
August 24, 2020
We have just returned from a week staying Ficerdy, and what a fabulous stay! The hosts couldnt have been more welcoming and helpful – made a very relaxing stay.
The quality of property was exceptional – very high standard maintained throughout from the amenities to the soft furnishings. The games trunk was brilliant for our 3 year old on a rainy day, and the added bonus of washing machine / tumble dryer and separate utility area just made everything so easy!
Absolutely fantastic property, hosts, area and would definitely return!
Clive Pickton
January 5, 2020
The property is tastefully renovated and furnished, spacious, very clean, enhanced by flowers, a welcome pack of wine and scones and had great Christmas decorations including a huge tree.Beds are comfortable and with two sitting rooms it is quite versatile if some want to watch tv or play cards and others want to do something else of an evening or on a rainy day.The owners have clearly gone to a lot of trouble to make this property attractive and cosy – we enjoyed a week from just after Christmas into New Year when there is still plenty to do in this area even though it is out of season.
Martin Ryder and Berni OâMahony
November 26, 2019
Elegant and beautiful, a mix of antique and contemporary, a delight to stay here. One of the cleanest places we have stayed. Lovely welcome pack. We had a great view of buzzards from the windows and some lovely little lambs!
We stayed in Feb for a celebration but I forgot to post feedback at the time.
Alison Martin
October 24, 2019
Just WOW ! Such a beautiful property in a really great location. The house was spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly want for a week of absolute bliss in the Welsh countryside. The scones & wine were a lovely treat and the beds were so comfy. Thank you Nest for being a truly wonderful host & we will return next year for sure.
Jayne
November 28, 2018
Thank you to the hosts for such a warm Welsh welcome. My mother and I enjoyed a lovely week of peace and relaxation in this lovely home. Everything was pristine and I urge anyone to find something that wasnât provided, the owners have thought of everything. Even though we stayed in November and there were a few blustery evenings, we were warm and cosy inside and lucky enough to enjoy some sunny days to earlier the area. We hope to return in the future during summer to make use of the outside area and privacy, it would be stunning. Thank you so much.
David
August 24, 2018
Lovely week for three generations of the same family. Delightful accommodation and a very welcome ‘welcome hamper’. Only suggestion would be for possible increased fridge space, but we loved the place and will definitely return.
So much to do in the area. Weather was kind and we spent much of week searching for excellent coffee and cake – personal favourite was Siop Coffi TH in Porthmadog (cheesecake recommended). In addition the search for best ice cream shop was won by the street vendor at the foot of Criccieth Castle by the beach.
Whole family loved crab fishing off the pier in Beaumaris and a trip to Trearddur Bay on Anglesey.
Wholeheartedly recommend the place.
Bob Ferris
May 27, 2018
From the moment Nest and Gwil welcomed us to the time we left, it was absolutely perfect. A beautiful house furnished to a very high standard in a beautiful and peaceful location. Ideal for visiting Portmeirion, Ffestiniog Railway, Snowdon and the Zip Slide, all of which we greatly enjoyed. A fantastic welcome from all of the Welsh people we met and a 100% great five days. A word of advice to anyone travelling from the London area. Avoid the M40/M6 route – go down the M4 into Wales and up through Builth Wells. Wonderful scenery and far less traffic.
Bob Ferris
May 27, 2018
From the lovely welcome from Nest and Gwil to the day we left, idyllic. A beautiful house, furnished to a high standard and ideally situated. We greatly appreciated the quiet! I would recommend it to anyone – there can’t be any better places to stay. Ideal for Ffestiniog, Portmeirion, Snowdon, Caernarfon and the Zip Slide, all of which we greatly enjoyed. We would love to go back, but it is unlikely. We have lots to do and are running out of time! A tip for anyone travelling from the south-east. Instead of the M25/M40/M6 route, go down the M4 and up through Buith Wells. About the same distance but takes about an hour longer. Far less traffic and stunning scenery all the way after Buith Wells.
J. Baden
April 30, 2018
This was a delightful period cottage, very tastefully decorated with every modern convenience needed. The owners were very warm and welcoming and we very much appreciated the treats left for us on our arrival. We were a family of six and found the house very spacious, it was an added bonus having the second living room which allowed for greater flexibility during our stay. The setting of the cottage was beautiful being surrounded by open fields and we very much enjoyed viewing the new spring lambs from the windows! The area was also very peaceful but only a short drive from many of the area’s attractions. We would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely holiday home.
George Leith
April 29, 2018
The house was beautiful. Everything clean and fresh. The welcome pack was a very nice touch, the scones especially were lovely. There was plenty of space, with large bedrooms and even a wee snug in addition to the lounge. The large chest of games was inspiring, we sat and played them in front of the log fire, wonderful.
Jenny
March 19, 2018
We had a lovely long weekend in March. The house was beautifully decorated and we were welcomed with freshly baked scones, flowers and some basic supplies including wine, which was much appreciated after a long journey. The owners are very welcoming and friendly and the house is located within easy reach of the beautiful welsh coastline and snowdonia. We would definitely recommend staying here and would come back again if in the area.
Naomi Rees
November 13, 2017
This house is absolutely lovely. So tastefully designed and furnished. Everything was well equipped, beautifully cosy and with extra touches that would make this pretty stand out above the rest. The host was super – so warm and welcoming and the extra touches were a really joy – the homemade scones, the tea and coffee, the wine, fresh flowers and birthday treats for my Father.
The house is perfectly situated – a rural location yet close to everywhere you would want to visit in Snowdonia and amenities a short distance away despite being tucked away in a quiet location.
The bedding and beds were so cosy, the log fire a delight, kitchen well equipped and the entire house was utterly spotless.
We would not hesitate to return. Thank you for making our weekend extra special.
Helen
October 24, 2017
We had a lovely week in August, The cottage is amazing, very tastefully decorated, spacious and comfortable. A warm welcome awaited us both from the owners and the little touches inside – fresh flowers, Wine, freshly baked welcome goods and the essential hot drinks provision. Will definitely return!
Sam Simpson
October 22, 2017
The house was very recently decorated and stylish. The downstairs wc and shower was outside which wasnât very convenient. We did recommend that the stairs would be safer with a hand rail. Otherwise everything was lovely.