Mark Scott
Returned for the 2nd year running to this lovely holiday home, ages from 11-74 and 3 dogs and all enjoyed, hot tub a hit again and closeness to beach a highlight, disappointing to not have the lovely welcome hamper we had waiting for us on arrival last year and would welcome an earlier check in time and later check out.
Mrs Neale
Had an amazing time celebrating my 50th with family at this amazing place. Fantastic views, high spec finishes and close enough for the beach, a shop and pub. What more could you want from a holiday.
Aaron
Great location, amazing views of the Castle along with a short walk to the beach and local shop. The house was beautifully finished and extremely clean. The onsite staff gave us lots of advice/recommendations to maximise our stay. Generous welcome hamper which was a lovely surprise.
Louise Hardy
Fantastic property, very spacious rooms and spotlessly clean. Comfy beds and good quality linens. Garden and patio area with BBQ were good sized spaces and hot tub a bonus with fantastic views. The property is excellent value in good area, walking distance to Harlech and coastal path. Deli in Harlech very good and well stocked local shop at end of road.
Pat connell
June 2024
Had a lovely weeks stay here with family ranging from 1 to 75. It’s a gorgeous, spacious comfortable house, the facilities are amazing. We all slept well and enjoyed the hot tub, which was very clean and well maintained.
The weather was great, and we enjoyed eating outdoors after cooking on the great BBQ!
The beach was easily walkable for everyone (except a lazy 75 year old who went partway in the car!)
It was clean and quiet, wish I was back there now! The only things to be aware of are the lack of local facilities. The nearby premier shop is great for basics, but Harlech itself is lacking. The couple of pubs there are only open a couple of days, with restricted hours, and we struggled to find a butchers or bakers nearer than Porthmadog. Luckily we’d ordered an online shop from Tesco.
I would highly recommend Hafod y Morfa and look forward to returning in the future.
Paul Cryer
We stayed in Hafod-Y-Morfa in May 2024. Family of 6 and 2 dogs. The house was stunning and spotless, everything you need was provided including a beautiful welcome hamper. The garden was superb for the dogs, they could run around completely enclosed and safe. The location is perfect, 4min walk to the lovely Queens Hotel pub and 5-10 min walk to the brilliant huge local beach, which was dog friendly. 10/10 from us, it’s definitely on our list to return. Thank you.
The Vickers family
We have just returned from a great week’s holiday. Even though the weather was not always the best the house was fabulous. Very well presented with loads of space for the 8 of us including a toddler. We especially liked the closeness of a gorgeous beach. The train station is only a few minutes walk so we could visit Barmouth without taking the car. Everyone agreed we will definitely be back.
Kim Simoniti
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OMG I cannot tell you what a wonderful week we had a fabulous house and wonderful location!
It was everything we could have wished for. There were four generations of my family from an 84 year old great grandma to an eight month old baby and four dogs!
We did jigsaws, had a family quiz, a make your own pizza night and so much more!
We walked on the beach and did shifts on going to Porthmadog, Portmerion and Barmouth so that the dogs weren’t left alone. My two sons went mountain biking in Snowdonia and we all went into Harlech and bought fabulous local cheeses for the cheese and port night!
This was a Christmas present to my family from me and I feel honoured that we were able to make so many memories!
Everything we could have wished for was there.
I cannot thank you enough and I have already put something on Facebook for all my friends and recommended you!
Mrs Gillian Norcross
We’ve had a fantastic break at Hafod-y-Morfa the house was immaculate beautifully decorated and high standard finish. It was very comfortable with lots of space for everybody. We were very close to a fabulous beach. The fellas managed a game of golf on the golf course and thoroughly enjoyed it. The jacuzzi was great with a fabulous view of the Castle. The only down side was the pubs, one closed, one the hours of opening . I would definitely recommend this holiday to families.
McAdam and Jones families
We’ve had a fantastic few days at Haford-Y-Morfa. The house was very clean when we arrived and it has such lovely facilities which we made good use of. The hot tub was fantastic even with the colder weather and the outside covered barbecue was brilliant. Stunning kitchen and living accommodation. It has clearly been designed for a luxurious and very comfortable holiday.
The team who look after it were on hand with any questions we had and very attentive. Excellent.
Harlech was quiet due to the time of year with quite a few bits closed first half of the week but we did end up having a nice meal at the Queens hotel just a five minute walk up the Beach road which was lovely and very good value for money.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property and Dioni.
Sheila Evans
We had an amazing week at this beautiful home, despite the weather not always being in our favour. The house is huge, a fantastic living room with a beautiful fire, handy on colder evenings and so lovely to look at. The kitchen is modern and well equipped, just remember to take your own kitchen roll, cooking oil and condiments. There was a generous welcome hamper left for us that contained some lovely goodies. The beds are lush, we had such great sleeps there! We used the hot tub a couple of times and it was a real treat with the view of the castle. And on our final day the weather permitted us to use the BBQ, absolutely brilliant. The owners are so helpful there and helped us light the BBQ as we were having difficulties. This was just the perfect stay, for me it was the ideal house. Close to the beach and everything you need close by. Thank you Dioni and Min y Don for looking after us.
Michele
Just had a long weekend at this cottage the pictures for once are surpassed by this property. It was light spacious clean and had everything required for a lovely family get together. Would definitely recommend a stay here. The hot tub and its view were gorgeous
Mark Scott
Just back from a lovely week, the house is beautiful and perfect size for our extended family and dogs. Immaculately clean and tidy and lovely hamper when we arrived, could do with instructions for the microwave as it’s actually the oven which you would never have known so we had to ring up and ask as it appeared there was no microwave which was needed for our daughter. Gorgeous views and lovely walk through the golf course to the beach. Can’t wait to come back next year.
Audrey and John Wright
We have recently returned from a week’s stay at Hafod y Morfa. We were a family group of six adults and two boys aged five and two.The house surpassed our expectations in the high standard of fittings throughout and in its spaciousness. We couldn’t believe how big the lounge was. The sofas in there were so comfortable. The parking provision impressed us; ample parking for three cars within the grounds and more parking space on the quiet road outside. The garden was a hit with the two little boys, the barbecue and hot tub with the adults and, of course, the setting between beach and castle is superb. We appreciated being within walking distance of amenities; local shop, pub, station. We hope to return.
Paul M
3/6/23
This was the forth time we’ve stayed at Hafod-Y-Morfa but the first time with friends. House was delightful as always, plenty of room for 4 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs! Clean and well equipped and the team were on hand to bring us a few missing items when asked for. Proximity to the beach is fantastic, as is the view of the castle and golf course from the hot tub on an evening. Only minor thing is the garden patio could have done with a good sweep to get rid of dried leaves. But I am sure we’ll be back again in the future.
Julie Granger
19/4/23
Just returned from a lovely stay at this property. It’s in a fantastic location being close to the wonderful beach and 2 good pubs. Hot tub was fantastic with great view. House was spotlessly clean and beds very comfortable. It’s very light and airy with plenty of space. Would highly recommended.
Val and Ken Jones
This was our second visit and it was just as glorious as our first (will also be booking a third next year). Everything about our stay was so relaxed, we chose to just chill and did so quite easily. The house itself is so comfortable (the bed especially) with everything and more you’d have at home. The hot tub balcony view is Harlech Castle and the beautiful hills of Wales. My husband did a walk each morning to the golf course, through to the beach, up to then beyond Harlech Castle, he loved it coming back invigorated. The spaciousness of the kitchen and lounge is fantastic, leading on to the BBQ and outside eating area. I could go on and on and on about this home (because it feels like home) however we are now back in the real world having left two days ago, ah well until next time…
Freddie Marsh
Well our second family holiday time at this fantastic home, we love the space inside & out.
The hot tub on the balcony is a great place to be in the evening overlooking the golf course & the castle all lit up.
We also made use of the roofed bbq, can’t recommend this place enough it’s perfect for a family break & just a short stroll from the beach.
Peter Amison
The accommodation was recommended by my daughter she did not let us down, it looked great from the outside on entering we loved it we had seen the photos online, but the real thing surpassed them. I will be definitely recommending this property and Dioni Holiday Cottages to others
L Jones
A really lovely house; spacious, immaculate and so comfortable. Everything is excellent quality and the location and views were wonderful.
We had a very relaxing week, everyone had plenty of room. We enjoyed the proximity to the gorgeous beach, swimming during the day and then walking up to see the spectacular sunsets in the evening. Being able to warm up in the hot tub afterwards was a real treat.
Steve and family
We have literally just left this stunning cottage after a fantastic weekend and we cannot wait to book again. We have stayed in so many cottages and villas over the years and this has been the best by far, definitely 5 star. It was cleaned to a very high standard, the decor, furniture, appliances and facilities where exceptional, everything you could need for your stay, our grandsons especially liked the snug with PlayStation. The adults loved the hot tub and stunning views of Harlech castle lit up at night. Us men loved the bbq area and even though it’s January weather, as this is fully under cover we made good use of this. The sofa and beds where soooooo comfortable and the fire was beautiful. We had a lovely walk to Harlech beach and took trips to local towns. It was very handy having a premier shop literally at the end of the road and a Tesco and Chinese chippy a short car journey away. Our only recommendation and this is not a moan as it didn’t effect our trip at all was maybe a few extra pillows for the beds. Thank you so much for a fantastic trip.
Barry Chisnall
Fantastic house, everything pristine, modern and spotlessly clean. Perfect for 3 couples as each bedroom had their own bathroom. Excellent gas barbecue which we used on New Years Eve. Jacuzzi the highlight of our stay and even used in the stormy weather! Short walk to a beautiful beach. Overall a perfect stay.
Melanie B
We have just returned from a wonderful week during October half term which we spent at Hafod-y-Morfa. From the moment we arrived our family of six felt relaxed and at home. The house was clean, warm, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. Harlech is the perfect location for exploring the area, with trips to Zip World, Portmeirion and the Ffestiniog steam railway all a short drive away; and walks to a fantastic beach or castle right on the doorstep. We found some good restaurants (we definitely recommend the Castle Bistro in Harlech, Dylan’s in Criccieth and Moorings Bistro in Borth-y-Gest) but, as other reviewers have said, it is worth making advance bookings. We had very mixed weather during our stay but we made the most of it and when the rain and wind was too much to go out we just enjoyed staying in the house, watching a film on the large TV in the living room with the fire on and relaxing on the huge squashy sofas. The second lounge with its own large TV and PlayStation console was great for our 14 year old too. The house has three separate bathrooms and the beds are really comfortable. The hot tub was great too, perfect in the evening after a day out and about, with the best view possible of Harlech Castle illuminated on the hillside! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend this property and Dioni Holiday Cottages.
Kalli magson
Just returned from this stunning property. It’s absolutely beautiful and finished to a very high standard with everything you could want or need. The location is lovely close to the beach and a lovely little town. The views are breathtaking and the people who run the property are very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended and will definitely return.
Colette and Andy E
Our second stay at this lovely house, spotlessly clean and so well equipped with lots of room for everyone plus the two beagles. The location is perfect with the beach on the doorstep and the village a short walk away, so lots of long walks were followed by coffee and cake at the Castle Caffi – can’t recommend this property highly enough and we will definitely be back next year.
Sharyn OMalley
Spent a lovely relaxing week at Hafod-y-Morfa. The house is beautiful, comfortable and has everything you need. It felt like home, was immaculately clean and spacious for 6 of us. I’d advise to book any local restaurants beforehand as they do get busy, (The Castle Bistros food is amazing) The beach is a 5 minute walk over the dunes and beautiful. The weather was pretty awful a few of the days but forced us all to chill out in the house watching films , the few days of sunshine we had we got out to Snowden, Abersoch and Beddgelert. Highly recommend Dioni
Val and Ken Jones
Not long back from here and we really were spoilt for amenities. Definitely going back again. Spacious, beautifully turned out with views (especially from the hot tub) that relax you physically and mentally. Nothing wanted for at all. Unfortunately our visit was only a three night one due to there not being any more days available, we were very sorry to leave and if there had been days we could have extended to, we surely would of. The bed was soooooo comfortable, then just walking on to the balcony for that view and the hot tub, what more could you want. The area/scenery was beautiful. I really cannot thank you more for the short stay we had and the way this break made us feel. Thank you, job well done….
Susan Frost
What a fab week we had, house spotlessly clean and well equipped, from the kitchen to the large lounge, more than enough room for the 8 of us. The hot tub guys were great, we found the microwave the top oven has a microwave setting, zip world was great for the big kids and the smaller ones, the pubs in the village were a bit disappointing but they didn’t spoil a lovely holiday
Kate Thorne
Just returned from the most fabulous weeks holiday. At arrival the house was spacious and immaculate. The cleaning and attention to detail was noticeable. Everything was great quality from the TV, garden furniture to oven. The beach was amazing and only a 10 min flat walk. We filled our days with a walk up Snowdon, Harlech castle and Portmeirion. All of which were on the doorstep.
Did not have much success booking restaurants, but the excellent outdoor kitchen made light work of evening meals. Only thing to note there is no microwave and nearby food shops were limited. Our entire stay coincided with the heat wave so the hot tub was not used that much!
I can’t recommend Haford y Morfa highly enough. Such a great place to get equal amounts of the beach in the world! and mountains.
Ian and Gwen Peters
We have has the most fabulous week at Hafod-y-Morfa. The furnishings and quality of accommodation made for a relaxing holiday. The huge lounge was a massive hit when the whole family came together to watch the Euros and play games. The area was so quiet too which really surprised me and the beach is stunning so plenty of beautiful walks. And of course the hot tub was a huge success. Would definitely book again. It was immaculately clean when we arrived too which was reassuring. Many thanks.
David and Jan Hill
We had a very comfortable weeks stay at this well presented, spotless, holiday house. It was a special treat to celebrate our Silver Wedding Anniversary, we had never booked a holiday let with the luxury of a hot tub before and we had really looked forward to it, especially having had to delay it for a year due to the lockdown. Unfortunately the hot tub experience only lasted for the weekend as it broke down and despite numerous attempts by the holiday park staff to fix it it didn’t work again for the rest of our holiday! We had worked hard to fund a special holiday and felt sad that we hadn’t quite experienced the full ‘luxury’ that this beautiful house and location had promised. We would love to return again, it is one of our favourite locations and a super house.
Nicola Bretherton
What a beautiful house! Spotlessly clean, everything you could need from the welcome hamper to even the little things like dishwasher tablets were provided. Everything was perfect, the house, the views, the beach, the hot tub we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again. Contactless check in made the process so much easier, highly recommend.
Megan
We had such a wonderful stay at Hafod-y-Morfa cottage in Harlech – so much so we extended our stay by another night. It was my husbands birthday and they added balloons and birthday banners within the cottage, which was a lovely personal touch, as well as a hamper on arrival! The views were incredible surrounding the cottage and Harlech beach, which is only a short walk away, is stunning – so peaceful and quiet. The cottage was spotless when we arrived and it was extremely easy to check-in. Everyone who dealt with our booking was very professional and responsive. We can’t wait to stay again.
Freddie Marsh
Wow, is the only word to describe this house, all the rooms are well presented & everything of a high standard, great location overlooking the golf course with Harlech Castle as the backdrop & all from the hot tub, can’t wait to return.
Wendy Haynes
October 13, 2020
We had a wonderful stay at Hafod Y Morfa. The location was perfect, we loved being able to walk to the sandy beach within 5 minutes. The house was gorgeous, loved the swivel chairs! The beds were so comfy and everywhere was so quiet, we all slept very well. My girls loved the huge TVs, the enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. Everything was sparkly clean, the hot tub was amazing. We would have loved to stay longer and hope we can go back one day! 10/10
Colette Evans
September 25, 2020
A fabulous house, spotlessly clean and very high quality fittings and furnishings. We had amazing weather for a couple of days so made use of the loungers and garden furniture and also opening up the kitchen with the bifold doors. Loads of space for everyone and the enclosed garden was perfect for the two beagles. Using the hot tub under the stars looking up at the castle was the perfect end to busy days on the local beaches!
Dave
August 29, 2020
Fantastic house, immaculate and very clean. Great quality finishes throughout and plenty of room for a family of 5. Hot tub is great on the balcony. Ideal base for Zip world and rafting.
Julia Allen
July 30, 2020
Wow this place just ticks all the boxes – we were not planning a uk break this year as we planned a holiday of a lifetime in America but this place has been fantastic – it’s so peaceful and well thought out with amazing views and great access to the beach. Our 2 dogs were so easy to look after here too. Will definately be back – perfect – thank you
Elaine
July 26, 2020
Fabulous family accommodation in a great location. Enjoy!
Rebecca Lawton-Hill
March 24, 2020
Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful accommodation and location with beach, golf course and Harlech castle on the door step.
Quality of furnishings and fittings easily 5*. Hot Tub on the balcony a family favourite too! Most definitely be back very soon.
John
March 10, 2020
Absolutely loved Hafod-y-Morfa! The view of the castle from the hot tub balcony was beautiful we were very lucky with the weather only had bad rain the first night. The house was perfect for our family large enough for everyone to do there own thing , go off watch tv in different rooms , cook in the kitchen plenty of cooking utensils and lovely crockery. The house furnishings are very high standard and so well looked after one of the nicest holiday rentals I’ve stayed in. Welcome basket was a lovely treat as had forgotten some coffee and milk . We visited Snowdon, port meiron , Harlech castle ,Porthmadog and Beddgelert only a short drive to each. Would recommend the house to anyone , garden all private and locked gate which was fab with the dog we knew he was safe in the garden . Thank you for a lovely stay 🙂
Menna Jones
January 29, 2020
The house was just wonderful! We were all impressed with the choice of furnishings and also the cleanliness of the whole property. There was plenty of room for the eight of us and I must say that the sofa bed was much comfier than expected!
It is also in a perfect location for numerous walks. Luckily the weather was fine for us to enjoy the hot tub. Would love to return to this house one day. Thanks to the friendly and helpful staff.
Kerrie Owen
December 29, 2019
Perfect
An amazing place to spend our family Christmas. Genuinely gutted to leave yesterday. The house had been beautifully dressed for Christmas which really made a difference. Would not hesitate to book again, the communication from the owner has been brilliant too. Thank you!
Andrea
November 5, 2019
Beautiful property. Very comfortable and lovely to relax inside when the weather turns cold in front of the great fire. Hot tub was great as well.
Just wished for more subdued lighting in the living room as the only lamp didn’t work even when the bulb was replaced
Would certainly re visit.
Karen Cross
October 26, 2019
Fantastic house. Absolutely gorgeous beach less than 10 minutes walk, perfect for families and owners with dogs. The house was spotless, hot tub was large and perfectly positioned to see the castle lit up in the evening. Games room perfect for our teenage children. Local leisure centre (less than 5 minutes walk) has a fantastic climbing wall set up for rainy days.
Ashley and Jen Farmer
October 20, 2019
Hafod-y-Morfa is a spacious newly built house fitted out to a very high standard, presented extremely well and highly recommended. Its location is good for exploring Snowdonia and beyond with a good, if narrow in places, road system, good public transport and several steam railways within easy reach.There are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
The countryside is stunning and during our visit the autumn colours were starting to appear, adding to our enjoyment.
Suzanne Lacey
October 12, 2019
Beautiful house with everything anyone could need. In a perfect spot 10 minute walk to the beach. Lovely walks in the surrounding area. Loved the hot tub at the end of a day’s walking. Would definitely visit again.
Neil
October 5, 2019
This a one stunning house we had a great stay here everything you need is provided the hot tub is fantastic with stunning views too the house was spotless and the location was great too we will definitely be coming back very soon
Paul
September 15, 2019
This was a great house, a fairly recent new build and finished / furnished to a very high standard. Location is also excellent, being just a short walk from the beach and not much further (albeit up a very steep hill) into old Harlech. Relaxing in the hot tub on an evening looking up at the castle was a real treat!
Robert Mansfield
September 8, 2019
5 Star excellent accommodation good area to chill
Angela Southall
September 2, 2019
Wow! What a house! The accommodation was absolutely spotless and really had everything you could possibly want. Beautiful bathrooms and well equipped kitchen, and the hot tub was great after a days walking.
Really well located – just a short stroll to the beach and a great pub within walking distance.
Would thoroughly recommend!
Jo
August 31, 2019
Upon arrival the house was spotless, equipped with every facility required. The covered BBQ area was excellent as was the hot tub. A beautiful, family home. Great location, beach and golf course on doorstep.
Would without a doubt, highly recommend this accomodation.
Graham
August 17, 2019
Fantastic accommodation and very friendly staff!
In every aspect it is a 5 STAR!!!
Sue Newport
August 5, 2019
This is the most beautiful house we have ever stayed in. Fabulous furnishings, attention to detail and a really high-end finish. We loved the position, so close to the beach and easy to walk into Harlech too. Shop at the end of the road useful for supplies. Taking the train to Porth Maddoc or Barmouth was easy and made for brilliant walking one way along the coastal path. We also hiked Rhinog Fawr and Cadair Idris, both excellent loops with great scenery.
Really highly recommended as a holiday location.