Dolwylan Barn

We had an enjoyable stay.

The cottage was comfortable and clean and in a great location for walking the coast path. A relaxing and peaceful holiday.

We have a lovely holiday, the weather was great and the location was wonderful.

We had stayed at Dolwylan Barn previously so knew what to expect from the accommodation. It was well equipped and had everything we needed for a two week stay. The cottage had been prepared for us, but there were a few issues that we noted on our arrival. I presume the previous guests had a dog with them as there were a lot of dog hairs remaining around the property, particularly the sofa, kitchen floor and downstairs shower room. We did a quick clean of the property, but the doggy smell on the rug remained. I had understood that dog owners pay a supplement for additional cleaning, but it was evident this was not taking place. The cafetiere, some cutlery and a glass had not been properly washed with food debris remaining on them. A quick wash of these and therefore all the other kitchen items through the dishwasher remedied this prior to use. An alarmingly large tumbleweed of hair emerged from under the bed also. In general, the property did not look or feel clean during our stay. These issues were easily resolved by us, but it would have been better if we had not needed to start our holiday doing a basic clean around.

Dolwylan Barn is a magical place to just relax and unwind in Cwmtydu.

Having had ideal communication from the owner, we were able to understand everything from the off. Upon arrival, the Barn was clean and tidy and exactly as expected. The double bed is really comfortable! Things like the water pressure, hot water for showers and heating were perfect (for a place a little out of the way), which were just what we needed after each day walking the country and coast around the area! Also it's nice to have a covered area outside to sit and relax, and have brekkie listening to the birds. There is a short walk to the beach, down/up a steepish hill. The coast path is right there! Would certainly recommend watching the sunsets from the cliff top (to the right of looking at the ocean); it's an easy walk up there for those with good mobility. On the whole, would highly recommend this cosy and comfortable place.

The accommodation was just as described and pictures in a beautiful peaceful setting and lived up to our expectations of a lovely restful break.

We've already recommended this property to family and friends.

This place is absolutely wonderful.

Minutes from the sea, stunning walks all around and amazing views. It is very well equipped with everything you need for a break. Powerful, hot showers, deliciously, comfortable mattress, cozy, and warm. When we stayed at the end of March, it was gloriously sunny. We didn’t see dolphins, but we did manage to glimpse plenty of seals and even a shooting star at night. We fell asleep each night to the sound of the sea crashing on the beach and woke each morning with the dawn chorus. Despite our best efforts, we never did see the woodpecker which drummed most of the day!

Outstanding.

This property is exceptional in every way. A real testament to the care and dedication shown by the owners. Look forward to returning again one day

Cottage is in a great location just a few minutes walk to a beautiful cove and the coastal path.

The garden is large and although not fully enclosed can be made so with strategic placement of bins/garden furniture.

An absolutely gorgeous cottage.

We enjoyed it and lacked nothing. We'd love to come back and a big thank you to the owners.

Very nice place you have there you should be proud, the presentation and cleanliness was fantastic, it was a pleasure to stay there shame we couldn’t have stayed there longer, my son, the hound and I all had a fantastic well overdue holiday!

Thank you for this very much!!

We loved our stay at the property, a fantastic little gem right on the coastal path, would 100% recommend for couples with a dog.

The tiny single lane roads were a challenge but it was all worth it to get to this beautiful cottage.

Everything you need for a relaxing holiday away from it all. We loved it!!

Beautifully converted to an exceptionally high standard.

Everything you could wish for a lovely relaxing holiday. Great location, really well equipped, spacious but cosy accommodation, great outside space for dogs and a fabulous sea view too.

Perfect for two, lovely cottage in the best part of Wales we think!

Love it here.

We really enjoyed our stay here and found the barn to have everything we needed for a relaxing and peaceful stay, with wonderful views out to sea.

Lovely conversion which was spacious yet cosy and can see the attention to detail. Perfect location for the beach a few minutes walk away and we saw a seal! With the aid of the detailed welcome book, the surrounding coastal walks are a must with their views and hidden coves. First time to this area and will definitely book again. Just a note to other dog owners: the garden isn’t enclosed and there is a gap between the barn and cottage gardens who also allow dogs.

If you need to escape Dolwylan Barn is the perfect place to go to unwind.

Lovely location and peaceful.Audrey and Tim

A reaslly beautiful; property in a hevanely place

Underfloor heating not working properly

So glad we booked here.

Perfect for two. Short walk down for breakfast on the beach watching seals and dolphins chasing the fish. Or sitting under the cover outside the kitchen with the beach view. Silence except for the birds and sea if it's wavey enough. Very private even with the cottage next door and nothing from the small private caravan site near by. Best recommendation is we will be back again. First time at this part of Welsh coast and it is amazing with cliffs, walks, beaches and rest /food stops!

A very tasteful and well executed barn conversion.

Cosy and spacious with great shower rooms. Underfloor heating a real bonus to take the edge off the Autumn evenings. A huge highlight is the views from the property windows over wooded hills and out to sea. The beach is practically on the doorstep and surprisingly very quiet for such a beautiful place. The views from the surrounding cliff walks are a must.

Beautiful property in a beautiful valley.

Super clean and detailed in its renovation, loved our time there. Very detailed house info book , thank you. Only improvement is a few more kitchen essentials, we like to cook the wonderful local produce, so a few roasting tins / sheets maybe? Hope to be back soon!

What a fantastic cottage!

It was beautiful and the owners had thought of everything needed for a comfortable stay. Even toilet rolls and cleaning products were included! The sea view was fantastic and the location very peaceful.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at The Barn.

The accommodation was immaculately clean and well maintained. The location provided plenty of opportunities for exploring the area whether by car or by foot (or paws!).

A beautifully renovated Barn, well equipped with everything you would need.

Such a peaceful location and coast path walks from the door, what more could you ask for :-)

The Barn was very well equipped and beautifully decorated.

We took our dog Lilly with us and she loved the garden and the 4 minute walk to the beach. The location was very peaceful just what we wanted The only slight negative I have is the Barn could be more dog secure from the Cottage next door by by adding a gate or fence on the heat pump side of the Barn but this didn’t detract from the wonderful week we had at Dolwylan Barn recommend it to anybody wanting a relaxing stay it is absolutely stunning

A lovely property of a very high standard.

It was well-equipped, spacious yet cosy. Its location was perfect. So near to the coastal path, we enjoyed many stunning walks from the door. The sunsets over the sea were gorgeous and you could see these from the garden or the rear windows. It is in a very peaceful setting but right next to another property and a small mobile home park (a small field away). You could not see or hear the mobile home park once you are at the property but you notice it on the track approaching the property. This was a bit of a surprise for us on arrival, but did not affect our enjoyment of the property at all. We did struggle with the underfloor heating, but that’s probably because we are not used to it. We would highly recommend this property if you enjoy coastal walks and peace and quiet.

It is a stunning cottage in a fantastic location.

We fell in love with it before we opened the door. It has everything you need for a short break or a full holiday. The only thing we found missing was either a clothes airer or a small washing line would of been great. Have already recommended to family and friends.

Outstanding accommodation, perfectly placed, a couple of minutes' walk above lovely Cwmtydu cove.

Heaven for dog(s) with coastal path, woodland walks, rivers, streams and waterfalls. Once you arrive, no real need to take your car out again, except for provisions or exploring further afield. Very impressed with heat pump, underfloor heating and top quality Welsh wool mattress and duvet, and proper bed linen to aid deep sleep after hikes along the coast. Truly peaceful. Owners' welcome pack and detailed information much appreciated too.

All in All a fantastic stay, they have thought of everything.

100% would recommend

Fabulous week away in this comfortable, clean & cosy barn.

Thank you for the welcome basket and making our stay exactly what we wanted peace quiet and relaxing.

I was sent an e mail during my week which I saw when I got home because I do not do apps or e mails etc on my phone.

If a client phones with a problem it would work best to receive a phone call back or if they text , a text or if they e mail then an e mail, that would make sure quick resolution and satisfaction of problems .

Amazing cottage.

The pictures do not it justice as the view is beautiful, and the attention to detail inside is 10/10. A great place to retreat when the weather isn’t on your side or relax after a day walking or on the beach if it is. Very spacious, peaceful and quiet.

Fabulous, well appointed accommodation, with great sea views.

Incredibly peaceful location, yet only a 3 minute walk to the beach. Rural and coastal walks right from the doorstep.

What a lovely place to stay .

Peaceful and surrounded by nature .The front patio is a real sun trap not that we needed it as the weather was perfect . Inside the barn was cool which was good for the dogs . The beach is so close with a stream so the dogs don’t drink too much sea water . All kitchen facilities were there and it was a welcoming homely place . Usually on holiday we can’t wait to get home to use a decent shower or kitchen but not this time . Looking forward to our next stay thank you .

We had an amazing stay at Dolwylan Barn.

It was a beautiful setting, the cottage was really comfortable, a lovely conversion, and had all the facilities needed for a fortnight.

5star quality property in an excellent location very near the sea.

Beautifully presented and particularly liking the attention to focus on sustainability - on people and planet before profit and this comes across well. We had a wonderful week at the barn and would highly recommend.

Absolutely stunning barn conversion, away from everything and everyone.

We loved the log burner and all the little luxury touches....

A great deal of thought has been put into making this a great place for a quiet get-away.

The converted barn is stylish and comfortable. It has been recently renovated and there's a wonderful mix of modern facilities, with new and tastefully vintage furniture and accessories. The location is so peaceful, perfect for walks and quiet family time. Do plan ahead in terms of shopping - it's quite a drive even for a pint of milk - and don't expect a phone signal (although there is great wi-fi). That's exactly what we wanted!

Lovely renovation.

We had a very nice time. Lovely walks straight from the barn on the coastal path. The underfloor heating keeps it nice and warm in winter. The EV car charger is a great addition and worked flawlessly for us.

Fabulous renovation of the barn , great scenery , coastal walks right from your door - wifi is good too - what a find!

, will be coming again. Thank you

A really lovely barn conversion, cosy and stylish throughout with lots of luxury touches.

Beautiful location with a secluded feel. Perfect!

As good as it gets just maybe little fenced area to keep dogs safe and enclosed just ours would get under the gate other than that perfect going back in the new year

Little mats under shower room sinks to protect beautiful wood floors A microwave.

..We took our pre cooked meals knowing it was isolated but waited ages for oven to heat them Ref books on birds and plants..so much to identify at cottage Lovely location Beautiful quality renovation Holiday offered everything we hoped for

Absolutely gorgeous cottage, even more beautiful than the photos.

A☆ for cleanliness. Perfect for 2 people who like peace and quiet.

A microwave would have been so welcome.

Although happy to cook, many nights I would have preferred to prepare things faster as there are not huge amount of options in the area to eat out! Decent sized modern wine glasses would also have been a welcome addition. No complaints - we loved our week & will stay again

The barn is beautifully decorated and furnished.

The setting is quiet and peaceful, it’s a steep 5 minute walk down to the shore where we saw a seal swimming in the evening. Perfectly located for walks along the coastal path - we used the bus to go to Llangranog and then walked back. The dog loved it. It would be useful to have an airing rack to dry towels/ wet clothes on.

Oh what a wonderful 'Wales' holiday we had!

Dolwynlan Barn is just so perfect, the idyllic location, the modern and traditional taste through out the Barn is just beautiful , so quiet and tranquil, sea view, I could go on and on! I'll leave a review on Sykes website , this hidden beauty must be shared! Thank you for our 'gem stone' holiday

Stunning, just stunning.

Everything about this cottage was just perfect. The attention to every detail was amazing. The loveliest thing that really touched me was the provision of a dog bed and bowl for the dog, just so thoughtful. The bed was so comfortable and the linen was crisp and cool. The sofa is comfortable and the living room is cool (we had a warm week) yet homely and cosy, it went a bit cooler on our last night so we had an excuse to light the fire, it was just wonderful watching the flames and chilling on the sofa. The showers (both of them) are amazing. The kitchen is lovely, airy and extremely well stocked for everything you need to cook. We had planned to eat out a few times and eat in the rest of the time, if you do the same I would advise you to bring food with you as the nearest shop of any size is a little way away. There was a really nice welcome pack waiting for us when we arrived. Now to the location. Wow, wow, wow. You can see the sea from the living room window. The garden is very natural and my dog loved it and claimed it as her own. There’ are rabbits on what will be the lawn when it is grown which is lovely to see. It is very quiet here and you can’t see let alone hear anything from the neighbouring caravan site. The walk to the lovely little beach takes a couple of minutes and there is a cafe down there. The sunsets are spectacular from the sofa in the living room. The lanes getting down here are very narrow but you soon get used to them. Lots of little beaches, villages and towns nearby. If you decide to come here then I promise you that you will not be disappointed. We definitely plan to return.

Fabulous barn renovation,no expense spared.

Loved it. Shares space with the cottage next door,so perfect for a family and or friends to share the two properties. A beautiful location,quite a way from any shops,so go with plenty of supplies.Bakery at the Crossroads to New Quay, amazing cakes,pasties,etc,all fresh baked,delicious. Cwmtdyu a charming cove,we saw seals,and walking the Coast Path dolphins.It was fabulous. If you love to walk,then the area is walkers paradise,our dog Wilf had a wonderful time,as we did.A local bus operates so you can walk one way then get the bus back,which is much appreciated after a long walk.We are in our 70’s,the coast path is challenging in places,but the views and scenery are well worth the challenge. Thank you Dolwylan for a holiday to remember.

This is an amazing cottage!

A perfect location for walking the coastal path and relaxing far away from the crowds. It’s located approximately 5 minutes from the small bay, There’s lots of lovely responsibly sourced branded personal and cleaning products. So often there’s insufficient of these in rental accommodation that I’ve learned to take a pack with me. There’s a lovely welcome pack with a small carton of milk, bread and Welsh cakes, as well as a few basics for cooking eg cooking oil, pasta and seasonings. The welcome file is very detailed and informative. There’s A small washing machine which is very useful. The kitchen has been very well thought through, spacious, both bathrooms are lovely. The bed is very comfortable. Again, so many places don’t get the beds right. The garden outside is a work in progress, as it would be for any brand new property, however the wildlife is amazing. Lots of rabbits and wonderful birds to listen to. There is a mobile caravan park/mobile home just below, but you’d never know it, it’s been so quiet even during the end of May 1/2 term/platinum Jubilee celebrations. My personal recommendation is to bring with you a few days meals and food basics, as there’s no where immediately available to purchase these items. There’s a lovely ice-cream parlour about 10 minutes walk down the hill, near to the beach. It’s been so good, I’ve booked to come back in October 2022!

Superb location excellent facilities in the barn A great place to stay fantastic sunset views

The design and craftsmanship of the restoration of The Barn, Dolwyn is outstanding whilst creating a very comfortable home.

Combined with stunning scenery and easy access to beaches and walks, it made for an ideal base for our holiday.