Glyn Yr Efail

The Old Forge has been lovingly converted to a beautiful cottage.

The furnishings are all in keeping, from the Welsh Woollen curtains to the wrought iron ornaments. The kitchen is fully equipped, you don't need to bring anything. For me, I found the sofa rather well worn, a bit low and not comfortable, but my partner was happy with it. The semi-wild garden with the path running alongside the R. Ceibwr, together with the bird song was magical. Also, a great base for exploring the area.

The cottage is beautiful with an amazing garden.

A stream runs along the garden and woods and we were lucky enough to catch the bluebells too. Unfortunately the TV signal was non existent and because it was the bank holiday weekend Sykes were unable to help. The tray in the oven was dirty so I had to clean it before it could be used . Some of the pans need replacing as going rusty.

The cottage was perfectly located for plenty of walks with our dog and getting out and about further into Pembrokeshire.

The cottage itself had everything that was required for a week's stay, our weather was amazing and so the garden was perfect for us to enjoy on the hot days.

Great cottage, fantastic garden, and real good location for getting out and about.

We love this cottage - perfect in every way.

Overall the accommodation was wonderful.

Very comfortable and cosy after a day out. It is in a beautiful setting and very close to wonderful walks and coastline. A couple of maintenance issues - door from kitchen to utility room was very difficult to open and close, the doors to the bathroom and from the living area to the hallway did not close properly. No lock on the bathroom.

Content with cottage and the service we received from the local team including Alison and Kelly was brilliant.

Had problem with the cooker and straightaway sent out a chap who sorted it out for us. Also lucky enough that the girls were able to extend our leaving time for a little while The girls did exceptionally well and were very good in dealing with any problems that arose. Thanks for their help but found it difficult dealing with call centre. No local knowledge at all !

The cottage is in a great location and offers fantastic accommodation but really needs a few basics sorted.

The ceilings really need to be swept to keep on top of the spiders… this really did impact on the lovely interior and I know has been mentioned by others. The bedding needs to be cleaned, the mattress protectors were badly stained and should be replaced. It really wasn’t pleasant seeing these when we stripped the beds. I wouldn’t use them on my beds! There were no general household cleaning materials (floor / bathroom) so difficult to clean through during our stay but more importantly at the end of the holiday. We did the best we could but a shower spray to use daily and some sort of bathroom and floor cleaner is essential. The frying pans weren’t clean when we arrived. They were when we left! The entrance at the rear of the property which is in all likelihood the one most people would use has no door mat…. The loose single floor tile really wasn’t suitable for wet / muddy boots when it’s pouring with rain outside. This was the only cottage we have stayed at that had no welcome pack. We enjoyed our stay but would want to know that the points noted above had been addressed before we would recommend this property to our family / friends. Very happy for the review to be published but I doubt that this is something the owners would like.

We had a wonderful two weeks at Glyn Yr Efail,a lovely comfortable cottage and an amazing garden.

Thank you.

Very comfortable cottage, with a great view and surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline.

We had a lovely holiday.

Very nice accommodation.

Near to secluded beach. Top marks

Great cottage.

Beautiful garden. We enjoyed it very much. Excellent with dogs

Our second stay in this delightful property with our 2 German Shepherds.

Tastefully appointed, very comfortable, spacious and has a special feel about it. The kitchen has all you need for cooking. The utility is a great space especially useful for all the dogs things. Porch is ideal for boots and coats. Everything has been thought of. Wood burner in the lounge area makes for a warm cosy evening. Great private off road parking. The garden is spectacular! Listening to the sound of the beck running through it whilst walking around is lovely. Great area for the dogs to run around to their hearts content and the woodland makes for a good wander. Never seen so many stars in the sky at night just beautiful. Highly recommend this property.

We loved our stay and the cottage.

Perfect location, beautiful grounds. Our only feedback would be the double bed is a bit smaller than we’re use to and a king would be nice, similar with the sofa. But apart from those slights we loved it and will be returning asap. Best shower we’ve ever had, ever!

This was our second visit to the property this year and hopefully we will return again.

The house, which is beautifully furnished, is set in picturesque gardens that include a large stream. It is so quiet and peaceful but also just a short drive to the beach and the town of Cardigan so for us it was perfect

A lovely cottage in a quiet village.

We were not expecting such an amazing setting, nestled in it’s own woodland valley, with such an extensive garden and beautiful stream. It was so lovely sitting out in the garden enjoying the sun, birds and the babbling water. The cottage was very well equipped, well laid out and had all of the necessary facilities.

Be prepared for an unauthorised payment for accidental damage upon your departure even if you have not caused it!

We just finished our holiday on 28 March and then received a phone call from Sykes Cottage on 29 March informing us of damages at our stay cottage. There were two dents in the wall and one burnt oven glove. We informed them that the damages were there upon our arrival, we had noticed them as we entered the property, but were told the owner of the property had taken photos of the damages upon our departure. We challenged to see the evidence that proves the damages were NOT there upon our arrival, but neither Sykes Cottage or the owner have provide it. As of this writing they have not provided any evidence, however the burden of proof is with them. Regardless of our response to Sykes Cottage on 29 March, stating that we had noticed the damage upon arrival, we still had an unauthorised transaction of £80 taken from our bank account on 1 April to effect repairs for the damage. We rang Sykes Cottage but was told that “Sykes Cottage has no control over claims if the property owner instructs them to take out payment from the ‘Good Housekeeping bond’”. Therefore Sykes Cottage had to deduct the payment from our account and advised us that “if you disagree with this resolution then please seek third party advice!” This implies that the customer is liable for any damage without need of proof and means that it is open cheque book season. We have contacted our bank to dispute this matter hoping for a fairer and more robust due diligence to be conducted over this matter. As a holiday maker, the last thing we wanted was an unjustified legal battle to deal with resulting in spoiling our holiday experience. Needless to say we will not be returning and looking into the finer legal position that the customer will find themselves in. We will not use again.

This was our second stay in this cottage.

Loved it the first time and just as good the second. My only negative, like i commented on our 1st stay, was for me ( a tall person with back problems) the mattresses are too lumpy and my sleep suffered because of it, but my wife had no such issue with the bed as to our son who stayed a few days. This is a great cottage, one of the best we have stayed in, and would look to book again (better mattresses please).

TV wouldn’t work when we arrived on the Saturday.

Phone Sykes support on Sunday who advised someone would visit on Monday to look at it. My husband spent a long time on Sunday night sorting the issue out. Electric hob had no instructions on how to use it. It was a touch button hob and required guidance on what symbols meant and how to trouble shoot issues. Gave up with it in the end! Dishwasher had no rinse aid or salt!

Just maybe mention the cottage is still in town.

As per photos you think that it is on a farm or outside town. But being a stand-alone property the peace and quiet was great. And the sound of the running stream was heaven. The fireplace was amazing. We could snuggle up in the evenings with a glass of red wine and enjoy the flames. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. Spacious rooms and comfortable mattress. Lovely modern bathroom. We give this property a good thumbs up!

We have stayed in several cottages around Cardigan over the years and this was has to be the best.

Old blacksmith shop that has been well converted into a modern holiday cottage. Lovely dining room/kitchen area with log burner that had me wanting to book the cottage in the winter so i could fire it up. Great bathroom with walk-in power shower. Our dog loved the spacious garden which was well fenced, only problem was the stream running through the garden which she liked to stand in !!. The only negative is I found the matress in the double bed soft and lumpy but this will not stop me booking this cottage again.

Idyllic cottage which was well-equipped with everything we needed.

It was lovely to arrive to see a fresh loaf, butter and marmalade waiting for us and great to have everything we needed to make a hot drink. We loved the garden, and the woods and stream were fabulous - so much wildlife spotted from the garden! Inside, the cottage was lovely with lots of personal touches. The range of books and games were very much appreciated too. Perfect location in a beautiful area with lots of walks from the cottage and nearby. Hope to book here again soon!

This is an idyllic cottage in a beautiful and quiet location.

It was cleaned to a high standard. The only hiccups were a slight problem operating the shower, and a lack of instructions concerning re cycling, but these were only minor things. For anyone who enjoys walking and wants some relaxing time away this is the perfect place

Excellent property, beautiful setting lovely gardens .

Everything clean tidy and a very welcome feel to the cottage. Would recommend to anyone thinking of booking this cottage. Don’t let this take anything anyway from the property , on a personal note it was only a small double bed, this day and age I think a king size would be better and it would fit in the main bedroom , but please don’t let that distract you it’s just my personal choice. Ac

A very clean well converted property retaining many original features.

Tasteful décor throughout and plenty of crockery, glasses etc. The outside space was great for dogs and humans. Quiet location despite being next to a road.

This is an amazing property that gets 5 stars from me every time.

In my opinion, One of the best holiday cottages in the area.

Lovely comfortable cottage, great location and a fantastic garden which both our dogs.

.Nigel and Max thoroughly enjoyed. Great power shower. Well appreciated food supplies and balls for our dogs. Beautiful beaches, especially Aberporth and Newport. We enjoyed it so much that we have booked again for next year.

Cottage lovely and very comfortable Beautiful spot All good apart from not being able to work the hob even after reading the booklet(probably our fault) Also the heating was a bit hit and miss in that some rads worked and some didn't on different days Upset that not even milk was in the fridge But loved the cottage If there had been a pub in the village it would have been perfect

Lovely cottage and grounds.

On arrival, noticed the dog water bowl outside the back door although full had a dense layer of green slime on the bottom of the bowl. Dishwasher flagged up as 'low salt' on first use. Both vacuum cleaner's containers dense with dog hairs, dust etc which had to be dug out, they were so densely packed. All cleaning material containers approx 10% full. Wheelie bins full. Requested bin liners for kitchen bin, wheelie bin liners delivered. So, some housekeeping improvements needed, however, all the big issues re the cottage, fittings and grounds deserve top marks.

Very comfortable and well furnished cottage.

Very clean and very comfortable beds.

Amazing cottage

A very enjoyable stay and a great location with fantastic walks close to the property.

Beautiful cottage in idyllic woodland garden setting.

Very comfortable and well equipped with everything that you need for a relaxed holiday. A great base for exploring and would highly recommend.

Fantastic cottage, supurb location.

Walks nearby are fab. So many places to visit.

We had a wonderful time.

Very clean cottage on arrival. It had everything we needed other that spare bin bags and an airer to dry clothes. Lovely quiet comfy beds! The garden is a dream with the lovely stream and wooded path. An ideal location, excellent for a morning stroll to the cove for a swim. We definitely will be returning.

What an amazing property, it oozes Pembrokeshire charm and you can see the love that has been poured into it.

The location is tranquil and so convenient for either local amenities or a relaxing retreat. I almost don’t want to tell anyone how wonderful it is in order to guarantee I can return! Thank you for sharing your your holiday home with us.

Property and garden are stunning as is the location, set in a small village it’s so quite and peaceful.

The accommodation was let down a little by a series of small snags, the main bed joints are noisy so you keep getting woken up, we used the single beds which are not ideal, also we had a few little things that should of been picked up by the people turning over the property such as dirt glasses and baking trays, dirty oven etc. None of the issues were major but the added up. We had an amazing stay and would happily book again if the double bed is fixed. Matthew

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, there was honestly everything you’d ever need there (I didn’t need to have packed the blender for baby food!

). It was lovely to sit in front of the fire on an evening, and look around the beaches and cardigan in the day. We will defiantly be back when we can visit skomer island one spring / summer. Thank you for a lovely break.

Really enjoyed the property.

Everything was really well planned out. Great for the dog too. Liked the garden. We did sit outside for a quick drink on Sunday afternoon, but I am sure in the summer it would be absolutely gorgeous.

An absolutely lovely place to relax.

The living area is beautifully laid out, and kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom is lovely, and the shower has incredible water pressure. My only criticism would be of the bedroom furniture. The room with the double bed felt a little sparse, and there was not adequate storage for clothing. Regardless, we would happily stay here again.

We had a beautiful stay!

We will definitely be back. Cottage very clean, modern and toasty warm. Lots of great walks around the coast line.

A fantastic base to explore a lovely part of Wales cottage feels like a home and garden was amazing

This cottage was a little gem.

Newly refurbished it had everything we needed. Modern but it still had a homely feel. We loved the woodland walk along the stream. Plenty of walks from the cottage though very steep approaches from all directions for anyone with limited mobility.

Fabulous property, well equipped and very comfortable.

A great location, a short walk to your own beach cove (where we saw a seal) and stunning cliff top walks. The garden was incredible. Newport Sands and Poppit Sands and Cardigan were a 15 minute drive away. We did look to book for next year but the price has increased by £500 which we find disappointing.

This is a very nice property in a wonderful location.

Fantastic garden alongside a flowing stream. Moylgrove is very picturesque, the area has fabulous clean beaches, recommend Poppit Sands, especially if you have a dog. Not sure if I missed this in the property description but there is virtually no mobile phone signal. WiFi a bit weak unless you are close to the router. These things didn't matter as the weather during our week was brilliant. The other thing to be aware of is the approach roads into the village are narrow. A few places we would recommend; Ceibwr bay, 500 metres away, walking distance. A Garden centre with a cafe very close by and Pizzatipi restaurant in Cardigan.

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful village.

The garden with stream is simply idyllic. I would very much recommend it as a base to explore the west Pembrokeshire coast and Preseli hills.

Beautiful cottage in the most amazing setting.

The cottage was immaculately presented on arrival which made us feel relaxed from the start.

The food welcome pack was a nice gesture greatly appreciated. The extended garden/woodland was an added bonus and the trickling sound from the nearby brook made up what was an ideal location. Visiting in May allowed us to witness first hand the best that the wild / bird life has to offer. Ceibwr Bay about a mile from the cottage was stunning (which we visited several times) and the coastal walks north and south of this point were equally as good showing up spectacular cliff folds. A heaven for photographers. Many thanks to the local management company for promptly sorting out an issue with the hot water. Will certainly revisit again in the future, out of season of course.

Very well equipped, decorated and positioned, in a charming little village.

Beautiful setting and really nice cottage.

Loved it