The Grain Store, Abersoch

The converted barn is in a lovely location with a view of Abersoch bay. From the outside it looks cosy and welcoming with colourful flowers in the window boxes. We would describe this property as well worn and grubby. No money has been spent on maintaining the outside and inside area. The outside area was overgrown with weeds and dirty garden chairs preventing safe access to the patio. The furniture was very dated, a worn out leather chair useless to sit on it was so old, cobwebs around the base on the standard lamp, a cooker with no numbers on the knobs, rusty old baking tins, a contaminated first aid kit, ambient food left in the cupboard, a dirty dust pan and brush left in the food cupboard, the list goes on. All issues were raised together with photographic evedence was shared with Sykes Cottages and subsequently the owners. We were hoping to retrieve some the £800 we paid for the holiday. Their response was; all issued raised were trivial therefore no refund of any amount was offered. We would have expected the property to be clean in normal circumstances but during a pandemic ????? If you want to stay in a cosy converted barn with old worn furniture, a lack of investment and poor maintenance this accommodation is for you. Such a shame as it is a lovely building and could be so much better with some thought on what paying guests expect.

The cottage has been well designed to make best use of all available space. Well equipped and comfortable accommodation perfectly situated to explore and enjoy the Llyn Peninsula with its beautiful beaches and stunning scenery.

The Grain Store is in a nice quiet location with a beautiful view of the sea and Cader Idris in the distance. . Clean and comfortable, the kitchen is more than adequately supplied with equipment. However, after a journey of over 200miles a “welcome” tray, set with tea etc. would have been appreciated, such as we have found in other holiday cottages. The property was advertised as “split-level” so a couple of steps between rooms was expected. However the photos of the property from outside as well as interior shots gave no indication of the 7 steep stairs to get from the kitchen & bathroom to the living room, which proved rather a nuisance to a couple of 80yr olds. A mirror in the second bedroom is needed. The shops were advertised as 15mins walk away - but no mention was made that it involved walking along a busy main road with no footpath [unless there is another way of which we were unaware] and the return journey is uphill! Very little local information available in the cottage [most up-to-date promotional leaflet was dated 2014 - most were dated 2009 or before, although we left some current ones for the next visitors ]. WiFi available but rather erratic.

We particularly liked the friendly reception, the location and view.

The cottage was a little quirky, having been a farm building conversion, but had everything we needed for a super holiday experience. It was in a lovely quiet spot, within walking distance to Abersoch. One of the better places we have stayed at.

We liked the cottage and where it was situated. We had lovely views. The owner was very friendly and made us very welcome.

A quiet cottage with beautiful views of the bay and sea. It was well equipped.

The views from the cottage are second to none & the owners are polite & very friendly. I would highly recommend this location for anyone wanting a peaceful break at a lovely location. This was our third stay at this cottage & will not be our last one.

The views from the kitchen window, whilst making an early morning cup of tea, were pure tonic to start the day! Would definitely stay there again.

One word only, 'Perfect'.

This was our second stay at The Grain Store. It is an excellent accommodation, everything you need is at hand. The location is fantastic, with wonderful views and it is really quiet & peaceful, which suits us perfectly. The owners who live in the adjacent farmhouse are really nice, friendly people. We love walking with our dog Bella & it is such a lovely area around Abersoch, with loads of coastal walks & miles of mostly dog friendly beaches to explore. This coupled with the stay at The Grain Store enabled us to have a smashing holiday. We will be staying there again, it is great.

The position of the property and the views were wonderful.The owners were friendly and helpful.

We really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and the friendliness of the owners.

Great little cottage ,with friendly owner. Great location.

Really enjoyed our week at the grain store.great location ,friendly owners.rooms spotless when we arrived.abersoch in easy walking distance.

Cottage was wonderful - very cosy with magnificent views and just the break we were looking for. The owners were very friendly and helpful and kept us plied with fresh strawberries from their garden. Will be returning.

The Grain Store is an excellent holiday cottage. Everything required to ensure a pleasant stay was at hand and the owners are also very nice people; polite & helpful. The location is fantastic with breathtaking views of the countryside, sea & Snowdonia. The coastal walks & the beaches are wonderful, we had our dog with us & she enjoyed herself from day one, especially on the vast expanse of the dog friendly beaches. We can highly recommend The Grain Store & we will most certainly stay at this location again.

Delightful accommodation; marvellous view of the sea from the window. Easy access by walking to Abersoch. The owner was a very kind, helpful person.

A very clean cottage in a lovely location. Friendly owners.

Lovely and warm cottage which is what we needed in the middle of January.

It was a lovely place and nice to come back to a comfy, warm and clean place to relax when you have been on one of the many beautiful beaches.

Once again enjoyed another Sykes property, views and location excellent. The owner always friendly, and left us to our privacy.

Fantastic location and a lovely little holiday cottage that had lots of character. Beautiful beaches and villages nearby to explore. Perfect holiday location!

Great location. A comfortable cottage with fantastic views.

Lovely cottage perfect for our needs. We will be back. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

Very well equipped and clean. Lovely views, but lacked a blind in the kitchen to keep out the morning sun & for privacy at night.

The cottage was warm and comfortable and there were no restrictions of fuel usage or charges by meter or whatever. The owner was caring without being interfering.

The outlook was marvellous (even though it was raining). The Grain Store was nice & warm when we arrived & the kitchen well stocked with pots/pans etc. All in all we were very pleased.

The Old Grain Store was full of character with exposed beams throughout. It was well equipped, very cosy and comfortable.

Views were stunning. The property was close to town of Abersoch. Cottage set in quiet setting allowing us to have a relaxing holiday.

The cottage was warm and cosy, and welcoming to get back to after a rainy few days. Th bed was so comfy we slept like tops.

Lovely place with absolutely excellent, beautiful views. The owners were on hand but were respectful of our privacy. We had a lovely time.

A lovely, comfortable, cosy cottage with lovely views.

Excellent location and the cottage is bigger than we expected. Fabulous views!

Superb view to the sea from the kitcheneasy access to the town and sea.could do with a sofa in property though

This was our fourth visit and it was just like coming home. The views are fantastic and the weather was great. The cottage was, as always, a pleasure to use. We will look forward to returning next year and will definitely recommend this cottage to everyone we know.

Cosy little place ideally suited to the three of us. Excellent views and nice area to sit out. Friendly owners.

Nice accommodation and great views. Not too far to travel to see interesting tourist sites.

Wonderful cottage, excellent location, fantastic sea and country views. Owners very friendly but not intrusive.

The views from the Grain Store were wonderful. The owners were friendly and helpful without being obtrusive.

Having been to Abersoch many times before but always in the Summer it was great to visit when it was quiet. The view from The Grain Store is fantastic. The house is very comfortable and cosy.

Although the owner lives very near within the grounds, our privacy was always respected. He was unobtrusive although very pleasant when we spoke to him to settle up at the end of our stay. The cottage was spotless, warm and cosy. Well appointed and equipped.Lots of hot water at all times. Great country and coastal walks on the doorstep, the nearest beach is about 10 minutes walk away but all the beaches in this area are clean. Do visit Hell's Mouth on a windy day! Beautiful views to the sea from the kitchen or the hills from the side of the cottage. Angela's is an excellent Italian restaurant but do book. There are no low points to this critique. We would go again and have recommended it to anyone who will listen. Fabulous.

Had another wonderful stay although slightly wet! House as good as ever but beginning to get a little tired, although wouldnt stop us coming back again.

This was my third visit to The Grain Store and hopefully will not be my last. The views are great and the cottage is only a short walk from the town, which is well worth the effort.

Superb accommodation.

Just 'fantastic'. A lovely place with wonderful views. Owners helpful but discreet. Our privacy was fully respected.

Fabulous little cottage, great for the family and close to the amenities of Abersoch. This was our second visit, and we will be back again.

EXCELLENT LOCATION WITH LOVELY VIEWS, OWNERS VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY

The Grain Store is in an excellent location, being within walking distance for the facilities of nearby Abersoch, but far enough away to feel secluded. The views from the property are lovely.

Beautiful beaches, coastal walks and a beautiful area.

The property was lovely, spotlessly clean and had everything you needed and more! In a lovely location, close to the shops and beaches so no need to use the car all the time which was nice.

Excellent cottage with stunning views of the sea. This was my second visit to The Grain Store and it was just as good as my first visit! I would recommend to all my friends and family and hope to return again next year.

Very good and quiet location. Allowing us to take dog was a bonus. Beautiful view over Abersoch. We liked the property very much and hope to go again.

The location of the property was lovely, secluded with beautiful views. Although it is in the grounds of the owners home, their presence was friendly without being intrusive.

Our 2nd holiday at this property and we will no doubt be back. Small children loved the bedroom up the stairs and the 'funny' bath. Also an excellent position on the Llyn Peninsula.

Owners were very pleasant but not intrusive - let my son use their garden for football! Cottage well furnished with great views over sea. Garden very pleasant.

An ideal location and a very nice property which suited our needs perfectly.

Fantastic property in a great location with stunning views.

Lovely views and wonderful location for exploring the Lleyn Peninsular.

The views from the cottage were lovely. It was also very quiet.

Excellent location and views - everything provided - friendly (but not intrusive) owners - very peaceful.

The beaches in the area were wonderful and we were there at the right time as they were nice and quiet.

Very pleased with cottage and Sykes thanks.

I loved the view from the cottage of the sea and boats, and the whole of Llyn Peninsula is beautiful. The cottage was excellent with everything you could possible need. We also liked its location - just far enough out from Abersoch to be away from the mad rush but near enough to walk to.

Excellent location for touring area. Five Degrees restaurant served delicious food and drink, two minutes walk away.