Cringoed House

Customer rating

3.6★

18 Guests
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Susan
August 2025

“Need a cheese grater on the kitchen Need to check the washing machine.”

I put it on a 30 degrees wash and it came out hot! Couldn’t find a dust pan and brush We loved the huge quirky house and it was perfect for our very big family. Loved the location, down the track , in the countryside

I put it on a 30 degrees wash and it came out hot! Couldn’t find a dust pan and brush We loved the huge quirky house and it was perfect for our very big family. Loved the location, down the track , in the countryside

- Susan, August 2025

Thank you for your feed back. We have added a chees grater and replaced the dustpan and brush (no idea where these things go ;-} , and checked the washing machiene. Hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Robin July 2025

“Our booking was for a family group of 17 late July 2025.”

Ahead of our arrival, contact (email/text/phone) with the owner and/or Sykes was frustrating as always needed a ‘strong push’ for a reply. We requested a floor plan of the house, this was not provided. Cringoed is one of 3 buildings tightly clustered deep in the countryside. The buildings are approached along a narrow driveable lane albeit with many potholes. The house & immediate area are considered as quiet, rustic and quirky. The facilities, rooms, equipment at Cringoed are set up for 18 guests much as stated on booking websites. Internally it was generally clean on arrival. The two living rooms were light & spacious. Good fridge/freezer, dishwasher & cooking facilities. Some furniture was tired. A random mix of dining room chairs. Crockery & glasses an incoherent mix of shapes, sizes & designs. A number of disappointments/issues during our stay to include: No hot water at one stage for over 24 hours albeit owner did try to resolve the problem promptly. Wifi & mobile reception strong at front of house, weak at the back. A few TV devices needed batteries on arrival. A few wonky toilet seats. Most bedrooms have own washbasin, but towels had to be draped over furniture to dry. We could not find the tea towels which we were told would be provided. No user instructions for likes of tv, cooker, e-car charge point. Externally, hot tub worked OK. Bushes & hedges meant no ball games in garden. Lawn had been cut recently otherwise garden was unkempt. Garden furniture is unloved and was thus not used. Front garden is attractive but over-grown. Sections of the car park flood after rain. Other than local walks, a car is essential for trips away from Cringoed. Generally, the house did what it said on the tin but let down by immediate location & the number of irritants only apparent by staying at the property. Now we know what we know, we are unlikely to re-book, particularly as we paid ‘a lot’ for the week.

- Robin, July 2025

Thank you for your feed back. The delaay with you inital 5 page questionare may have been from Sykes as we asked them to reply to it. Sorry as we explained we dont have a floor plan for the house. We are always filling the potholes a bit like the 4th road bridge. but hopoe to get more tarmac in them n the spring.Im glad you liked the dinning chaires they are all chippendale and were purchased sold by harrods origianlly.Im sorry there was a problem with the hot water we had just had a new hot water and heating system fitted which had a couple of small teathing problem but were fixed very quickly. We dont usually have a problem with the wifi but when the extenders are moved they have to be rest which we believe was the problem. If you needed anything extra like tea towels we would have bought you some over. They are kept in the drawer next to the sink. We have a welcome pack with instuctions in on the kitchen worktop, please dont hesitate to ask and we could have pointed it out to you. We dont cut the hedges in the summer as there are lots of nesting birds. We have just renewed the dranage in the car park to solve the blocked drain. I am sorry you feel let down by the location, but we feel it is very convenient with 4 beaches less than a 10minute drive away one only being 3 miles away. Property Owner
Sarah April 2025

“Poorly maintained house.”

Problems we had ; Main issue heating on continuously ( bedrooms very uncomfortable as it was 22 degrees outside ), plumber did not come out 3 days not fixed till 4 days. No bin bags left , one shower not working ( other floods the floor) , toilet leaking ( onto carpeted floor) these 2 issues never even looked at . Hot tub stopped working ( though this was fixed quickly) . Garden not maintained , grass not cut , outdoor furniture not cleaned etc . Door to hot tub broken, kitchen floor tiles cracked . We left early 3 days due to heating problems . Refused partial refund so will have to go to credit card to request or small claim court . This property I would not recommend . For a fair review the positives are very interesting old property if maintained properly could be lovely. Communication was easy with maintenance guy ( though plumber still not come out 3 days) we were told heating fixed immediately on our complaint (4 days I don’t consider quick.)

- Sarah, April 2025

Thank you for your feed back. We do say to let us know if you have any issues. All the radiators are individually controlled and can be adjusted on each radiator. Please just ask if you need anything l;ike bin bags. We have had a new heating aand hot water system fitted which has fixed any problems with showers. There was not a leak from the toilet, somthing had been spilled on the floor. Sorry we could not cutthe grass before your stay as it was raining the week before you arrived and during your stay. The door to the patio has an an uncommon mechanism hence the instructions. We are sorry you did not stay for your full stay as the heatoing was fixed very quickly and withing 24hrs. Please do let us know straight away so we can attend to any issues. Property Owner
Emma April 2025

“We have just returned from a beautiful stay here.”

We loved the cottage. Was a little disappointed about the BBQ as the weather was amazing and we would have used this. Loved the hot tub and I am missing that lovely kitchen already. Do not miss the very bumpy road. Lovely and peaceful. Thank you.

- Emma, April 2025
Debbie August 2024

“This quirky old holiday property is exactly what we were expecting.”

The negative reviews did Initially concern us before we arrived, however we weren’t disappointed once we arrived. There was lots and lots of room seating areas on different levels. The children had an abundance of boardgames on the upper level and a games room With pool table and table tennis table downstairs which they made full use of. The hot tub was never out of use with the five grandchildren and many hours of laughter. The hot tub was spotless, but over the week it did accumulate debris from the overhanging shrubs / leaves above the boundary fence naturally falling down. It was a lovely fully enclosed garden, which yes, could’ve done with a bit of tidy but due to bird nesting season, you have to be very careful what you’re cutting back at this time of year. The kitchen area was very bright with ample pots and pans for the larger parties. But we’re really comfortable and there’s lots of clean towels, but we did bring our own for the hot tub. We had three cars, there was ample parking and Jamie and his Team are really friendly and on hand if we needed help. The beaches are quite nearby and nuchal. It’s literally 20 minutes away excellent fish and chips. Thank you, Jamie and the team x

- Debbie, August 2024

Thank you for your feed back and hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Caroline August 2024

“Loved our stay, 14 of us 6 Adults and 7 children from 3 yrs to 15 years really enjoyed it, we loved the space and everything we needed was available, we were concerned due to past reviews but we had no need to be, we were met by a friendly guy who helped organise our parking as we had 3 large vehicles, the owners contacted us and left their number to contact if needed, will be looking to book again, what we loved was the 2 living areas, it feels open plan so everyone can be together or its large enough if anyone wants a bit of space, large clean kitchen with big american style fridge / freezer plenty big enough for meals for the week, large dish washer made cleaning after meals easy, 2 x ovens, microwave, large easy clean hob brilliant for cooking for large groups and large dining area with more than enough pans, pots, crockery etc for us all, lots of games, 2 tvs for films and comfy sofas when we had games nights.”

Clean beds and bedding/towels. Lots of games available and jacuzzi ready on our arrival plus washing machine and dryer available. Was a brilliant stay. These are not complaints but we would like to give positive feedback that the dryer doesn't work very well and we had to have it on longer to completely dry clothes, if its updated it would take less time and electricity, also the pot holes in the drive are very deep and could do with filling and the top shower stopped working after a while but I see this may be a normal issue from seeing past feedback, these 3 things wouldn't stop us coming again as we just worked around them but not everyone is like us, we all thought that there are so many postives about our stay these were just small niggles we just loved it. We also loved the old homely feel and if it were a person we would call it eccentric, I would recommend Gringoed House to anyone who wants time away together as a family group, also we found walks 15 minutes away along the coast and coastal bays where we could take dogs and family only areas too.

- Caroline, August 2024

Thank you for your feed back. We have had a new hot water and heating system fitted to the house and hopefully there shouldnt be any more shower problems.We are always filling the potholes a bit like the 4th road bridge. but hopoe to get more tarmac in them n the sopring. Hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Phill July 2024

“On the whole the stay was ok.”

Issues with the hot tub and sliding door should have been resolved by now,the door will come off one day and hurt somebody.the outside area really needs some tlc,around the hot tub was dirty, furniture on the patio was dirty and not usable. overall the house was idel for our party 11 adults,3 under 10 children ,updating in a lot of areas is needed considering the price we paid for a 3 night stay.

- Phill, July 2024

Thank you for your feed back. We will make sure the patio area is pressure washed more regularly, but we do do our very best to make sure it is clean. If you had let us know about any problems we would have addressed them immediately. Property Owner
Barrie June 2024

“The major disappointment for us was that the property has only 5 bedrooms, not 6 as the ad says.”

The “single room” is actually a single bed in a corner of the games room - you couldn’t possibly have someone sleeping there and also use the table tennis or pool tables or the piano at the same time. We had planned the single room to be for a young child who’d be asleep while the adults played table tennis and pool. Once you take that into account, it’s a very adequate house. The kitchen was well equipped apart from having only a small cafetiere and not enough mugs and glasses for a lot of people (even with those we asked for and were given), and it could do with more teaspoons (think yogurt for pudding or breakfast) and small sharp knives. The public rooms were spacious and attractive, with grapes growing over your head in the downstairs sitting room, and a great view from the upstairs one. There was enough comfortable seating in each. The bedrooms could have done with better blackout blinds for children sleeping there (some windows have them while others in the same room don’t). The hot tub always seemed to work for us even though the spanner symbol was there (others have complained about this). The barbecue is big and there are decent BBQ tools. Care is needed not to lose food through the grating. The wifi worked only sporadically. We found the owner helpful and responsive. This sounds like a lot of complaints but, apart from the number of bedrooms, they’re really just niggles. The accommodation was good for us (10 adults and 2 small children) and we had a great time there. The games room was great, though if you have your own cue / bats you may prefer them to some that are there. The house has a huge variety of board games and jigsaws so no need to bring those apart from your must-have favourites.

- Barrie, June 2024

Thank you for your feed back. You can clearly see from the photos the singke bed is in the games room so not sure how we could make it more obviouse? we have added more cups and spoons. we have updated to hot tub. Hop to see you again soon! Property Owner
Craig May 2024

“The property is very quirky but also could be classed as quite old fashioned.”

The tree feature is amazing, however we did feel the property needed a bit more maintenance. The hot tub had constant problems and the overall outdoor area isn't really looked after very well. We did have a fantastic time though and the property ticked a lot of our boxes.

- Craig, May 2024

Thank you for your feed back. We have installed a new hot tub! And asked the outdoor maintainance team to be more thorough. Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Paul May 2024

“The listing photographs must have been taken when the property was first marketed and never updated because the current condition does not reflect those photographs.”

The owner should consider telling occupants about the state of the approach road with all its potholes and blind corners before an accident occurs. The garden, which is nowhere as large as the photographs imply, was virtually unusable due to very long grass, nettles and overgrown shrubbery. The owner suggests that they can fine you if you leave dog poo in the garden but ensuring that can be achieved should not be a treasure hunt. We followed the rubbish procedure as requested only to find that the food waste bin was attacked overnight by some mutant creature that ate its way through the lid creating a large enough hole for it to climb through making it unusable for the rest of our stay. We all spotted a very large rat the next day patrolling the garden. The area for placing the rubbish is wide open to rodent attack. We had no alternative but to put the food waste directly onto the compost heap as we saw other visitors doing which again is not an ideal scenario because again it will attract rodents making it a possible hazard to all visitors. As reported by other visitors we found the property clean on the surface but on closer inspection it left a lot to be desired and the hot tub was frequently showing the spanner mode. It says that it is awaiting an engineer visit but I would suggest that this as been ongoing for quite a while considering the amount of visitors who have reported this. The smell from the kitchen cupboard where the bin is stored is atrocious and can not be subdued. The sliding door which opens out into the hot tub area can be difficult too close. The owners have put instructions on the door but the opening statement really relays the problem - 'This door is old'.

- Paul, May 2024

Tank you for you feed back. Our track is like the 4th road bridge we are constantly filling pot holes! I am sorry the grass hadnt been cut, this only hapens if ithas been raining and it to wet to cut. We also dont cut the hedges in the summer as we have lots of nesting birds and tortoise shell buterlies caterpillears eat the nettels. We have added a lid to our compost heap to prevent vermine from entering it. We have installe da new hot tub. We do say please tell us if there are any issues, we could have sorted any smells out straight away. im sorry you have found sykes unresponsive. Property Owner
Karen May 2024

“Loved the cottage and location, despite the pot holes which we quickly got use to navigating.”

So quirky. We were a group of 14 with ages ranging from 21 to 88, and all thoroughly enjoyed the stay. The games room was superb although we did have to go and buy some ping pong balls to play table tennis. The 6th bedroom is the games room which was impractical to use as one so one couple had to sleep in the upper lounge on a blow up mattress. The downstairs bedroom was ideal for our elderly parents and the walk in shower. Unfortunately the shower upstairs stopped working after 3 days. It was reported but not dealt with whilst we were there, but we had the use of 2 showers downstairs. Wonderful large kitchen. There was plenty of crockery for us all but did feel that it could do with more day to day cups and glasses and paring knives. The hot tub was used on 2 occasions, but was not working fully as advised by a small notice on patio door. Lovely large garden but looking overgrown, probably due to poor previous weather. Loved the open plan high glass ceiling and the vines. Such a wonderful space for all of us and amazing artefacts and books around the cottage. Would definitely stay again.

- Karen, May 2024

Thank you so much for your feed back. We have added more cups glasses and small knives. We have also installed a new hot tub. Hhope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Paula April 2024

“Kids called the raod leading to this house pot hole road (the're right).”

When we arrived I was really upset the house had apparently been getting cleaned all day but this place was dirty and smelled especially in the cupboards. One of the bedrooms was advertised as a queen adjustermatic bed but on arrival found this to only be a single so brother had to the sleep on the sofa for the whole week as no one was willing to do anything about it. We also noted broken wires coming from this bed was told by sykes an electrician would attend, 24 hrs later maintenance man with some tape turns up to tape it. The w/c up stairs carpet was wet with wee on arrival, this never dried out and smelled so bad. The whole house had lots broken or damaged bits. The hot tub looks old and has a crack at the bottom of it and damaged material, and the spannner light kept coming up on the control panel. Saturday night the sliding door pin drops of the runner we managed to close it tried calling owner but wouldn't answer but then ask me to text him. So I told him the issue he said he would call someone Monday. We had no update and the door was never repaired during our stay. Upstairs living room has a balcony on it the hand railings only reach 870mm well this should be a minimum of 1100mm. I have taken up all my issues with sykes.

- Paula, April 2024

Thank you for your feed back. Unfortunatly if we have back to back guests it does take all day to clean as its such a large house. the bed is a british queen 12cm wide, i think youmay have mixed it up with an american queen wich is wider. we do aim to rectify any issues as soon as we are informed about them but cant if we dont know. We have installed a new hot tub! The 870 railings door have been locked so they are not accesible. Property Owner
Patricia March 2024

“Normal hot water tap too hot, and it's the only feed to the washing machine so ruined clothes.”

Previous reviews mentioned this but not been fixed. Large patio door hinge broken and dangerous - old signs regarding door and hot tub problems, but neither fixed. Long driveway with large potholes. Other than that it was a large, well equipped quirky house.

- Patricia, March 2024

Thank you for your feed back. We have had a new heating and hot water system installed and a new hot tub! The pot holes are a constant battle and always a work in progress! Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Amy March 2024

“Cottage is beautiful and very spacious, plenty of kitchenwear and home comforts.”

The washing machine is very small and the temperature always seemed to stay the same and actually ruined a couple of my boys football tops as it melted the lettering.. The WiFi is very unstable x struggled to connect the television at times.

- Amy, March 2024

Thank you for your feedback we have addressed these issues. Property Owner
Joshan September 2023

“Very nice place for small groups”

- Joshan, September 2023

Thank you. We are very pleased you enjoyed your time at Cringoed. Property Owner
Tina June 2023

“We had a lovely stay , well equipped cottage , beds were comfortable.”

There was plenty of games to play and some amazing and interesting antique features, toys,books pictures and trinkets. Good base camp for the area to explore we would book again Thank you .

- Tina, June 2023

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Summary

Five bedrooms & 1 x Ground-floor games room with single adjustamatic
1 x Double
1 x Twin
1 x Ground-floor family room with double and single
1 x Family room with triple bunk (single above, double below) and a double
1 x Family room with triple bunk (single above, double below) and a double, with en-suite cloakroom
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
First Floor Bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Dining room with woodburning stove
First-floor mezzanine-style living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and boiling hot tap (please supervise with children)
2 x Smart TVs + X-Box, WiFi, table tennis, football table and pool table
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and 2 x highchairs
Off-road parking for 4 cars, please take care with children around the unfenced wildlife pond near the parking area.
EV charging point
Enclosed rear patio with furniture, barbecue and hot tub (Please note, all guests must shower before entering the hot tub)
Four well-behaved dogs welcome
Please Note: Pets must be kept off furniture at all times
Sorry, no smoking
No Stag/Hen parties, groups under the age of 30 will only be allowed as it is located in a quiet area with prior approval from the owner: please contact us before you book
No loud music after 11pm please
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 2.2 miles

The property

Aberaeron 4.4 miles.

Tucked away above the charming village of Oakford near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, discover this spacious six-bedroom abode, Cringoed.

Boasting pet-friendly accommodation, off-road parking, close proximity to the coast and an enclosed garden with hot tub, Cringoed welcomes up to eighteen guests, perfect for a family getaway in coastal Mid Wales.

Upon entering your new home, be impressed by a large open-plan living space, the social hub of the home where you can kick back and relax as the designated chef whips up a tasty feast to be enjoyed in the formal dining room over a bottle of fizz.

Also on the ground-floor, make use of the multi-purpose games/bedroom with a pool table and table tennis table to invite some friendly competition into your retreat, as well as an adjustamatic bed, perfect for a group member with limited mobility.

If you prefer to bask in your surroundings a little longer, the balcony affords distant sea views and you can step out onto the enclosed patio to savour a late-night tipple before taking a dip in the bubbling hot tub as your pooches play safely.

When the stars appear, retreat to a first-floor mezzanine-style sitting room to cosy up in front of the woodburning stove and Smart TV, before washing away the day in the family bathroom and choosing from one of six neatly-presented bedrooms to catch your rest in.

However you choose to while away the days in Mid Wales, do it from the lovely base of Cringoed.

Note: This property can be booked with 1125516, together sleeping up to 22 guests plus cot.

Cringoed House Cottages

Well-positioned near the pretty village of Oakford near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, is this lovely pairing of holiday properties, comprising of Cringoed House and Tree House, which sleep a combined total of 22 guests plus a cot, to bask in all the beauty of this Mid Wales location. Boasting off-road parking, close proximity to the coast and local amenities, as well as pretty views and outdoor areas so you and your loved ones can truly soak in your surroundings. In Cringoed, take advantage of a variety of neatly-presented bedrooms, distant balcony views of the sea, an enclosed garden, pet-friendly living and a hot tub, perfect for large familial or friendship groups; the Tree House boasts a romantic studio-style layout where you and one other guest can experience all the benefits of a tranquil escape. In the nearby Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, take advantage of a range of popular shops and pubs, perfect for stocking up on the essentials or treating your group to some hearty fare on the days you don’t feel like cooking! From your doorstep, you can also tour the stunning grounds of the National Trust owned Llanerchaeron, a nineteenth-century Grade-I listed mansion settled in the Aeron Valley or head for the coast to enjoy one of several lovely local beaches or walk the Ceredigion Coast Path for stunning, far-reaching views of Cardigan Bay. Well-positioned to also spend the day in Aberystwyth and Cardigan as well as New Quay, where a dolphin spotting boat trip out in Cardigan Bay is a must. In addition to the Snowdonia National Park and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Cringoed House Cottages offer everything you need to truly make the most of your stay in Mid Wales.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £800.

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About the location

ABERAERON

Lampeter 13 miles; Aberystwyth 16 miles.

A pretty Georgian coastal town located between Cardigan and Aberystwyth with a lovely pebble beach and beautiful sea views. There is an abundance of shops with unusual gifts, great eating places and pubs, and a quiet little harbour to enjoy watching the boats come and go. Aberaeron is perfectly positioned to enjoy boat trips and watersports, or coastal and countryside walks and cycle rides. Short drives to Cardigan to the south, or Aberystwyth to the north offer more shops, craft centres, museums and cinema or theatre visits. A wonderful Mid Wales location all year round.

Note: No Stag/Hen parties, groups under the age of 30 will only be allowed as it is located in a quiet residential area of Newport with prior approval from the owner: please contact us before you book.
Note: Please take care with children around the unfenced wildlife pond near the parking area.
Note: A shared electric car charging point is available.
Note: Please bring your own beach/hot tub towels.
Note: No Loud music after 11pm.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Need a cheese grater on the kitchen Need to check the washing machine.”

“Our booking was for a family group of 17 late July 2025.”

“Poorly maintained house.”

“We have just returned from a beautiful stay here.”

“This quirky old holiday property is exactly what we were expecting.”

“On the whole the stay was ok.”

“The major disappointment for us was that the property has only 5 bedrooms, not 6 as the ad says.”

“The property is very quirky but also could be classed as quite old fashioned.”

“The listing photographs must have been taken when the property was first marketed and never updated because the current condition does not reflect those photographs.”

“Loved the cottage and location, despite the pot holes which we quickly got use to navigating.”

“Kids called the raod leading to this house pot hole road (the're right).”

“Normal hot water tap too hot, and it's the only feed to the washing machine so ruined clothes.”

“Cottage is beautiful and very spacious, plenty of kitchenwear and home comforts.”