Mary
6–9 August
We had a fantastic stay at Stabl-Bennar.
We had a fantastic stay at this beautiful holiday cottage. The accommodation was exceptionally clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped — everything we could have hoped for and more. The hosts were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the clear instructions provided before our arrival made everything so easy and stress-free.
The cottage itself was lovely, with a beautiful en-suite shower room and thoughtful touches throughout. We particularly appreciated the lovely welcome basket on arrival.
Bennar Beach is just a 10–15 minute walk away, which was perfect, and we also really enjoyed eating out at Dylan’s, only a 5-minute drive from the cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely love to return. We would highly recommend this cottage to others!
Paul
12–19 July
Very secluded, but within easy reach of amenities and a stunning beach that offered safe swimming and a sand dune backdrop – with climate change this felt like Greece without the tourists!
Thoroughly recommend the accommodation and the attentiveness of the owners, Sarah and Tony – lovely welcome pack and a happy atmosphere that was conducive to friendliness from all the guests in nearby properties – really relaxing and refreshing break location.
James
27 June – 2 July
We stayed in Ystabal for our mini moon and it was the perfect getaway!
We took our dog with us who loved it just as must as we did, with the beach just a 10 minute walk away.
The property was exactly as described and was stocked with everything that is needed for a getaway!
The host was super friendly and met us at the cottage to ensure we had everything needed, even bringing some treats for our dog!
We would 100% recommend this property to anyone.
Marc
2–5 Jul 2026
Fantastic stay, perfect location for exploring North West Wales, host were excellent and went above and beyond to ensure a special stay. Thanks
Jay
31 May – 6 June
Had a great week in the cottage, from booking through to arrival and departure I was given clear instructions.
Lynda
19th - 24th April
We had a lovely holiday at Stabl-Bennar. The cottage is well designed, clean and comfortable and well equipped. The situation is lovely, surrounded by fields, and a short walk to the beautiful beach. We loved the area, and the towns of Barmouth and Harlech were great to visit. Tony and Sarah are great hosts.
Neil
1–4 April
On arrival we were greeted by Richard and a very warm welcome! The place was peaceful, the oak exposed beams showing off its history. Everything was inside this property and a nice selection on local produce in the fridge. It’s was warm, cosy and so much to do and see around the area. The beach is super clean and so is the sea! Our dog enjoyed the whole experience as well. Thank you both for the positive experience! We will return and try a different property next time with my parents who deserve a break.
Chapman
14.04.2026
Fantastic little cottage. Ideal for us both with dog.
Bright and clean. Tony & Sarah very helpful. Welcome pack was super.
This was our second visit to cottages.
Stu and She.
Andrew
05/04/2026
Its are fourth time here as we love the walks we can do and the house has all we need. Its not to far to the pub which has great food and drinks and Barmouth is only 5 mins drive which has pub food and cafe food a must for you is the lunchbox the food is the best and all meals under £10.
Helen
21–28 February
Very well presented and appointed place. Lovely welcome basket on arrival and treats for the dog. Great location for walking and the beach. Highly recommended.
Jennifer
19–21 Oct 2025
Just had a lovely couple of days here. Ystabal was really comfortable and cosy, and exactly as described. The surrounding area is beautiful. We’ll be back for some more serious walking in the spring.
Toni
26–28 Aug 2025
We had such a lovely stay at Sarah & Tony’s cottage near Benar Beach. Sarah was really welcoming and made us feel at home right away, the little touches like fresh bread, tea & coffee and doggie biscuits were so thoughtful and much appreciated. The cottage itself was immaculate and perfectly suited for a couple (plus our dog) looking for a relaxing getaway. The location couldn’t have been better for us, just a 10-minute walk to beautiful Benar Beach and only a short drive to Barmouth, which has plenty to see and do and lots of food places that allow dogs. We loved our stay here and would 100% recommend it to anyone. We’d definitely come back again!
Teresa
9.-16.08.2025
We had a wonderful stay at Stable Bennar! It’s a great location and a wonderful cottage, newly renovated, dog- and child-friendly, very nice hosts Tony and Sarah, who have been very helpful when we had an emergency with our dog. The beach is just a 10 min walk away and there is a dog-friendly beach all year round. Very relaxed atmosphere. The cottage had everything we need, including a washing machine (very helpful when travelling with a toddler…) and Tony and Sarah even sent us a list of all tourist attractions in advance! We would love to come back!!!
Martin
22/8/25-25/8/25
Amazing 🤩
The accommodation was gorgeous and the area was beautiful. Lovely short walk to the beach, even if the road could do with a path.
Went to the Ysgethin Inn for dinner Saturday night and it was wonderful, finished the night off watching the sunset on the beach, beautiful.
The cottage we stayed in was very well presented and clean, great facilities for a small building, the owners were wonderful.
We would definitely stay here again, highly recommend.
Sander
7–9 Aug 2025
We were welcomed personally with some fresh bread, milk and cheese already there: that felt really warm. It’s a really cosy little house, with enough space to live inside when the weathers not too good. But we had great weather so went out to the beach (really near) and walked around Barmouth (great views); it was fantastic! We only stayed for a few days but would live to come back for a week.
Paul
2–4 Aug 2025
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. Tucked away in a peaceful setting, it offered everything we needed for a relaxing break. The beach was just a short stroll down the lane, perfect for evening sunsets. The facilities were good, and the hosts were warm, welcoming, and always happy to help, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.
Andrew
19th July 2025
This is are second time staying here. As it is close to all we needed a beach and shops and pubs as we have a 17 year old dog she could walk to the beach. It’s a short drive to Barmouth. This place is so peaceful and quiet we will be booking this place again as the house has all we needed and owners are friendly.
Allan
June 07, 2025
Great cottage
James
May 11, 2025
Just completed a six night stay with my wife and I and our dog. The Stabl was excellent, really comfortable, quiet, clean and very well equipped. We were blessed with superb weather throughout our stay so the beach location was ideal. The house keeper Lynn was very helpful and we certainly recommend this property for a couple.
Serena
April, 2025
Perfect cosy cottage for our Easter getaway. Tony and Sarah were amazing hosts with giving helpful information only a local would know and always being on hand if needed. The accommodation itself was brilliant throughout, it had all the comforts of home with being so quaint. I have already recommended this stay to family and friends!! Thank you for having us 🙂
Helen and Phil
April 28, 2025
Great cottage for our weekend away with our small dog. Tastefully decorated with thoughtful touches. Log fire was great when the rain was lashing and the wind was howling and Tony and Sarah were lovely hosts.
Andrew
April 29, 2025
We book this place at the last minute. And we was amazed at the place it was so peaceful. The welcome pack was good too. Food shop and local pub was in walking distance and beach ⛱️ 😎. Restaurant was 5 minute’s away but well worth the drive as the view at sunset was fantastic. This is the first time we have been here but not the last as even the dog was relaxed 😌. Thank you from Andrew, Sarah and Mae the 17 year old dog 😀
Ciaran
Great accommodation, location and host. The pictures don’t do the location justice. A short 10min walk away is a beautiful beach. Tony was very helpful.
Laura
April 09, 2025
Beautiful stay… the place was immaculate and the views were stunning. A few standouts were the super friendly hosts who greeted us on arrival, a box of goodies that helped us get set up for the weekend (bread, milk, eggs etc.) and a very comfy bed! The hosts gave us some really helpful recommendations in terms of places to eat. It was about a 10 min drive to Barmouth which was a lovely place with lots of places to eat and drink. It was also just a 15 min walk from the beach which was beautiful and we felt like the only ones on there. Overall an excellent stay and would stay again!
Jenny
January 24, 2025
What a little gem. So tastefully renovated and perfect for our getaway, we can only echo the previous reviews.
Bread, milk, cheese, eggs and Welsh cakes waiting for us. A basket filled with logs for the log burner. Towels,water bowl and treats for Jaxon.
1/2 mile to the sea and lots of walks for the dog. 10 mt drive to Barmouth or Harlech. We caught the train at Barmouth and went to Machynlleth- stopped for coffee and then back on the train for lunch at Aberdovey before returning to Barmouth. Another day we went from Barmouth to Pwllheli- off for coffee and then lunch in Porthmadog before returning to Barmouth. A tick off our bucket list.
Despite it being January the cottage was always warm and toasty. Highly recommended.
Frankie
October 26, 2024
Gorgeous cottage, well finished and cosy. Had everything we wanted for a short stay. Location great, lovely beach within a short walk away. Owners very friendly and welcoming.
Neil Draycott
Beautiful little property, fully kitted out in high spec equipment.
Owners had the perfect balance between being attentive but not overly.
Would highly recommend.
Ruth Powell
I can’t praise this cottage and the host enough! It is beautiful, kitted out with everything you need and spotless on arrival. Tony kindly provided dog towels and water bowl as soon as we arrived and showed us around. I would love to stay here again, highly recommended.
Bethany Jackson
We have just got home from the most perfect 5 night stay in Y Stabl. We were met by the owner and had everything explained to us and plenty of complementary snacks/hot drink items. Close to Dyffryn Ardudwy for local shops (sausages from the butchers in the Spar are a must!), and easy 10/15 min drives to Harlech or Barmouth. Our spaniel, Cooper, had the best time and loved his complementary dog treats and beach towels! Shame about the weather but that’s the UK for you! 10/10 would stay again