Testimonials - The Coach House



"Beautiful place to stay, so relaxing, fantastic scenery and wonderful to have all the cooking facilities to spoil ourselves with! The local walks, Harlech Castle and the Llyn Peninsula were great. All in all a fabulous place to ring in the New Year. Thank you!"
Niamh & George - London - Dec 2011

"We had a great Christmas here the cottage was great! Thanks so much to Ray & Marie for being so helpful!"
Lucy & Mark - Birmingham - Dec 2011

"We have had a wonderful time exploring the area and it's been lovely to have such a cosy, homely place to come back to. The bottle of wine went down well too. Many thanks."
Rosie & Reuben - Cornwall - Dec 2011

"We have had a lovely relaxing weekend. The cottage is immaculate, cosy & very well equipped. The setting could not be better and lots of places to visit. We will definately be coming back - probably springtime. Thank you so much for the bottle of wine - very welcome and very nice!"
Sandara & Allan - East Yorkshire - Nov 2011

"Thank you for helping us to spend our anniversary in such a lovely way. This is our first trip to Wales and your lovely cottage gave us a great base to explore. Everything we needed was provided and we now feel very relaxed after our stay. The wine was a lovely touch too!. Thanks again and we hope to return soon."
Wendy & Jamie - London - Nov 2011

"Thank you for a very relaxing holiday. The cottage is lovely and cosy & the surroundings are so beautiful. Many thanks."
Colin & Cardue - Dorset - Nov 2011

"Thank you for letting us use this beautiful cottage! It was very cute and cosy. We loved the weather as well, pretty great for the fall. Your hospitality was great and made us both feel relaxed. Thanks again!"
Simon & Maggie - USA - Oct 2011

"Thank you so much for a relaxing, lovely break in beautiful Wales. Week was great, we enjoyed the scenery, walks, hospitality and good food and wine in the area very much. Thank you for bottle of wine on arrival, a much needed pick me up after the long drive! We thought The Coach House was immaculate and well equipped - everything you could need! We hope to come back and visit in the summer. Thanks again!"
Carolyn & Kerry - Manchester - Oct 2011

"We enjoyed the nice cottage and the lovely surroundings very much. Climbing different mountains (also Snowdon) and playing challenging golf courses made our stay very short. We loved the food at Brondanwu Arms - Llanfrothen. Thank you for the warm welcome and the great help with the WiFi."
Barbara & Daniel - Switzerland - Sep 2011

"We have thoughly enjoyed our stay here. A lovely place to come back to after exploring this beautiful area. Very comfortable and welcoming with high standards throughout. Thank you."
Ian & Maria - Bath - Sep 2011

"Who needs far-flung destinations for their honeymoon? The Coach House provided the perfect setting for ours. Perfectly situated with a great dog-friendly pub only 10 mins walk away - The Grapes. Thanks to Ray & Marie for being fantastic hosts and for the surprise toward the end of our stay - it's been perfect and we'll definately be back!"
Mark, Lindsey & Eddie (the dog!) - Northampton - Sep 2011

"Despite a very wet week we've had a great time in this lovely part of North Wales

We've enjoyed trips to Bodnant Gardens, the Welsh Highland Railway and Penrhyn Castle - which we loved.

All around the scenery is stunning - we can only imagine what it must be like in the sunshine!

The Coach House is charming and very comfortable - we'd love to return. Thank you Ray & Marie for making us feel so welcome."
Barbara & Dave - West Sussex - Sep 2011

"A great cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings. Many lovely walks and some tough moutain bike trials in nearby Coed y Brenin! We climbed Snowdon in rain via the Miners track and returned on the Pyg track with the sun. Many thanks Marie and Ray for your warm welcome."
Robert, Kay & Matt - Suffolk - Sep 2011

"A beautiful cottage with all the comforts of home. The weather has been warm with some sunny spells."
Sandra & David - Bristol - Aug 2011

"We have very much enjoyed our stay in your delightful cottage. It is very nicely furnished and well equipped so we've been able to feel very much at home here. We've enjoyed doing some exploring of the area and had forgotten how stunning it is. Thank you both so much for enabling us to stay here and for the warm and friendly welcome."
Joan, Jayne & Joanna - Walton on Thames - Aug 2011

"Your cottage has made our 9 year old daughter's stay very enjoyable and memorable. We have enjoyed the comfort of the cottage and its beautiful surroundings. Thank you for making our stay in North Wales very homely and we will definately be looking at using your accommodation again when we venture North"
Sally & Neil - South Wales - Aug 2011

"We have had an excellent stay at the Coach House, the facilities and surroundings have madeit very easy.

The weather has been typical British, a bit of rain and sunshine, which provided us with the opportunity to do lots of walking and also visit many of the wonderful villages and castles, some of note are Harlech, Conwy and Caernarfon.

We visited Portmerion and had a wonderful meal at Castell Deudraeth.

We climbed Snowdon using the Llanberis Path and despite the rain, managed to do it in 3 hours 30 mins.

Thank you for a wonderful stay!"
Adele & Daniel - London - Jul 2011

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our first trip to Snowdonia. The Coach House has been an excellent place to stay - a great spot to explore from, and very well equipped.

We were lucky to have glorious sunshine all week, which made our trip round the Lleyn peninsula and climb up Snowdon all the more enjoyable.

Thanks Marie & Ray for your warm welcome"
Kev & Carolyn - York - Jul 2011

"A lovely little cottage, home away from home. Had a few teething problems on first night but all propmptly sorted by Ray. Weathre was OK, some sunny spells, some really rainy spells! So lovely to be able to hear the rain on the skylights. Peter mainly spent his week on his mountain bike while I was studying. Also made a trip on the Ffestiniog Railway which was lovely

Thank you for a relaxing stay."
Peter & Emily - New Zealand - Jul 2011

"We wanted to thank you for such a lovely welcome. The champagne and chocolates were such a lovely surprise and the cottage was really peaceful and such a perfect location - great for relaxing after all the celebrations! Many thanks."
Lorna & Harun - Loughborough - Jul 2011

"Although the weather was typical for British summertime on Sat - rain & more rain...! We retreated back to this cosy cottage after venturing out in the mist - nothing however can dampen the beauty of this part of our Isle.

However, again typical British Summertime, Sunday was a scorcher - isn't variety supposed to be the spice of life? So off we went to quirky and beguiling Portmerion & then off to the expanse of Harlech beach where our toddler could let off more steam - we even managed lunch on our private sun terrace!

Marie & Ray, the cottage is a delight - the location glorious, the tranquility wonderful & the cottage itself is cosy on these cold wet days & a cool retreat on those hot days. Thank you."
Sarah & Max - Liverpool - Jun 2011

"What can be said that hasn't already been said before. An enjoyable break. Thank you for providing a great cottage that is very clean!"
Jan & Phil - Easington - Jun 2011

"Lovely cottage - very comfortable! A relaxing retreat in a very peaceful location but with easy access to all amenities. A very pleasant and enjoyalbe week. Thank you Ray & Marie"
Rob & Jenny - Kirkbymoorside - Jun 2011

"Lovely well furnished cottage made us feel at home right from the start. Had a very enjoyable week visiting most of the castles and well known sights. Sad that we have to pack up and move on for the next guests to move in. Thank you Marie & Ray "
Rita & Graham - Romsey - Jun 2011

"Lovely well furnished cottage made us feel at home right from the start. Had a very enjoyable week visiting most of the castles and well known sights. Sad that we have to pack up and move on for the next guests to move in. Thank you Marie & Ray "
Rita & Graham - Romsey - Jun 2011

"What can we say about The Coach House that hasn't already been said! Wonderful, so cosy, lovely area and all those touches that you have given so much thought to. Thank you so much!"
Eileen & John - Oxfordshire - Jun 2011

"Very relaxing break. Lovely cottage in wonderful surroundings. Thanks to Ray and Marie for creating such a comfortable holiday home!"
Anita & Norman - Shoebuyness - May 2011

"Lovely short break - could easily have stayed longer. The cottage has everything, so thank you both for the time & effort you've put into creating such a comfortable, welcoming place. The location - secluded yet accessible, and central for so much - is ideal. Hope to be back soon! "
Andre, Jane & John - Torquay - May 2011

"Home from home in a lovely location! Had trouble getting out of bed in the mornings but when we did we visited the slate caverns, Portmeirion and took the train to Snowdonia. We also visited Llandudno and took the tram up to the Great Orme. A lovely meal was had at The Grapes. Lots to see and do but not enough time. Thanks to you both."
Tracy & Steve - Dorset - May 2011

"We have had a fantastic time in your lovely cottage. The weather didn't put us off & we have had some lovely local walks and on Saturday we climbed Snowdon. Today we went on the Ffestiniog railway and as always we are off to the Grapes Hotel for a few Evan Evans beers!! Thanks for everything and we are sure to book again!"
Dave & Joe - Kent - May 2011

"Many thanks to Ray & Marie for the use of their lovely cottage. The location is perfect and there are far more beautiful nature walks in the area than can be attempted in the one week. A short trip to Tan-y-Bwlch station followed by a trip on the Ffestiniog railway is highly recommended."
Neil & Jennifer - Leeds - May 2011

"A VISIT TO THE COACH HOUSE in The Vale of Ffestiniog,

We came, we saw, we conquered,
At least that was the plan,
To come and climb a mountain,
All talk of work was banned.

We nearly didn't get here,
Our family of three,
Jo`s navigating skills were questioned,
Well, questionable actually!

Our haven was The Coach House,
Of heaven a little piece,
Amongst the trees, the streams, the hills,
We found soul quenching peace.

We visited the willow wolf,
Howling to the skies,
Watched the looping train,
Listened to birds cries.

Bess, the dog, was in heaven,
The day we chose to climb,
The highest peak in Wales,
And had a whale of a time!

Our adventures continued,
Aboard a 6 man raft,
Crashing through white water,
An adrenalin-full laugh!

We explored pretty Portmeirion,
Harlech beach & Harlech town,
Not one thing about our holiday,
Made us want to frown.

Big thanks to Ray & Marie,
Your beautiful cottage made our stay,
Perfect in every single way,
We hope that we`ll be back some day."
Chris, Jo & Bess - Chichester - Apr 2011

"We decided to have a few days away and looked for somewhere tranquil and relaxing. We have to say the Coach House has ticked all the boxes. We have enjoyed lazy mornings, long walks and even on the day the weather was particularly inclement we managed to find some dry weather on Anglesey - and even a bit of sunshine!
The cottage itslef is very well equipped, warm and cosy and the hosts Ray & Marie were very welcoming and keen to ensure that all was well."
Ron & Marie - Worcestershire - Apr 2011

"SUPERB!!! We have enjoyed a fantastic weekend break here. The cottage is very cosy & fab-u-lous! We have had wonderful weather and enjoyed lovely walks and explored a small part of North Wales. Only wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back! Many thanks Marie & Ray"
Andrea, Alistair, Imogen - Bristol - Apr 2011

"What a wonderful and relaxing few days we have spent in The Coach House! A peaceful way to relax our minds before we emigrate back to Cananda. Thank you so very much for making our stay so comfortable, for all the advice and help you gave us and for being so welcoming! It was greatly appreciated! We have really enjoyed walking in the local area and have found this corner of Wales to be simply stunning! There is so much to see and do that I'm sure that when we come back to the UK, we'll make it a priority to come and have a weekend away in Wales - in The Coach House!"
Bonnie & Darryl - Vancouver - Apr 2011

"What a lovely romantic weekend break we have had in this beautiful cottage and in such a beautiful setting. The cottage was furnished with everything we could have asked for, along with a really comfy bed, fully equipped kitchen and cosy lounge/dinging room. We spent our time visiting the beautiful Port Meirion, travelling on the Ffestiniog steam train to Port Madog and visiting the Dinorwic Hydro Electric Power Station all of which were a real treat. Ray and Marie were on hand to answer any of our queries, and we felt thoroughly welcome and at home for the whole of our stay. Rays advice on getting the bus back from Port Madog came in really handy thanks! The complementary bottle of wine was the perfect welcoming touch. We will definitely recommend this little oasis to all of our friends and would certainly come again. "
David and Stephanie - Leeds and Newcastle - Apr 2011

"We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coach House on our first visit to Wales. A beautiful cottage in such a perfect location with very friendly hosts - we wish that we had more time!!"
Jackie & Paul - London - Mar 2011

"We have had a lovely, peaceful break at the Coach House. We will be sure to recommend this place to friends and of course we will come again!"
Wladek & Hema - Thames Ditton - Mar 2011

"This was a fantastic break! We had a relaxing time here and enjoyed long walks around the beautiful countryside. Very cosy, warm and modern cottage. Would visit again! Lovely gesture welcoming us with wine and a very handy welcome pack. Very thoughtful! Many thanks"
Sarah & Chris - Chester - Mar 2011

"What a lovely cottage the Coach House is. Warm, very comfortable, stunning location and the most well-equipped cottage we have ever stayed in. This is a great place from which to explore Wales. What a lovely property and so well maintained. Thank you Marie & Ray for being so friendly and helpful we will recommend it to friends & family"
Beth & David - Bristol - Mar 2011

"The Coach House is a lovely and cosy cottage with everything you need. The standard of the cottage is much higher than other cottages we have stayed in and the bottle of wine was a lovely surprise - thank you!"
Helen & Sharon - Manchester - Feb 2011

"Thank you for providing such a lovely and peaceful retreat in magical Snowdonia! The cottage was delightful, as was your generosity. A truly beautiful and outstanding holiday; and a great place to kick off the New Year! We had a fab time in: Portmeirion; Castles: Beaumaris, Harlech Caernarfon and Dolwyddelan; and local walks. Overall we were impressed with Wales - thanks for making it all possible. Wishing you all the best!"
Cara, James, Beth - Scotland/Australia - Dec 2010

"We've had the most relaxing & wonderful weekend breakaway ever! The Coach House is such a lovely cosy cottage which creates a really homely atmosphere. Your hospitality and warm welcome have given us such a pleasant stay. We cannot thank you more. It feels like a weekend isn't enough. We hope to come back here soon, hopefully with a longer stay next time. There is still so much more that we wish to do & visit. We will definately recommend such a spectacular place like The Coach House to our friends. Thank you! "
Lacey & Daniel - Coventry & London - Nov 2010

"We were looking to have a relaxing weekend and a real chance to unwind and we've certainly achieved that! the Coach House is a real home from home with absolutely everything you would need. The welcome pack and various brochures were really helpful. The surrounding area is simply spectacular - a weekend definately isn't enough. We will definately be back, hopefully for a week and we would have no hesitation in recomending the Coach House to friends and family."
Caroline & Chris - Leicester - Nov 2010

"Thank you for such a wonderful week. This was our first family holiday with our 5 month old daughter and was fantastic! - even the weather held out for us. The Coach house was a great, comfortable base, with some lovely walks from the doorstep. Thankyou very much for the wine and we look forward to coming back soon."
Lucy, James, Abigail & Roxy - Derbyshire - Oct 2010

"We've had a brilliant holiday. One of our best! We've been to Portmerion, Harlech beach, walked up + down Snowdon, visited Bodnant Gardens, travelled on the Ffestiniog Railway + finally walked around the valley. The Coach House is lovely & very homely. Can't wait to visit again. Thank you for making us fell very welcome."
Jackie & Richard - Bedfordshire - Oct 2010

"Very well equipped. Everything we needed and well anticipated especially the wine!! Beautiful surroundings. Idyllic spot to get around and appreciate some outstandingly scenic valleys and mountains. We have been chilled, unwound and VERY comfortable. Thank you."
Maureen, Mark, Justin & Meg "The Westie" - Oldham - Oct 2010

"Thank you for a wonderful cottage which has helped make our very first family holiday so comfortable. We have had an amazing week and our only complaint is that it has ended much, much too soon - there are so many places and walks we haven't done ...we just ran our to time! I think we shall have to come back again if only to clamber up the hillside to catch a glimpse of the little train. Thank you again for such a perfect cottage!"
Annie, Steve & Ginny - Shropshire - Sep 2010

"Had a lovely time visiting friends and old haunts. Cottage very warm and welcoming and lovely comfy bed. Thanks very much."
Clive & Marilyn - Yorks - Sep 2010

"Despite poor weather forecast our week turned out fine and dry. Filled our time with long walks including Snowdon on a fantastically clear day with wonderful views in all directions. The Coach House has provided a relaxing and cosy retreat for the evenings. Thank you!"
Nigel & Clare - Somerset - Sep 2010

"We spent a very enjoyable holiday in this peaceful well equipped cottage. The surrounding area is beautiful with plenty of places to visit. We also enjoyed the local walks by the river and in the woods above the Coach House. The wine was very much appreciated! Thank you."
Sue & Ian - Dinas Powys - Sep 2010

"What a beautiful valley and what a lovely cottage in stunning surroundings! We found it hard to leave the Coach House each day to explore the area because it was so peaceful sitting over a long breakfast on the sun terrace. However, when we did leave there was so much to see and explore. One of the highlights was the Ffestiniog Railway. It is a memory we will take back with us. It was lovely walking along the river and up the side of the valley for some magnificent views. After a day out in the mist and rain it was lovely to come back to the cosy Coach House where we could relax and watch Prisoner videos!. Thanks Ray and Marie for such a warm welcome!"
Lou and Rob - London - Aug 2010

"Dear Marie & Ray. Thank you for a lovely stay. We had a lovely visit and Evan really enjoyed the train rides. Thank you for the stair-gate which made the Coach House safe for Evan to run around safely and the bottle of wine which made us very happy. Everything was there in the Coach House which made our stay easy and relaxed."
Hilary, Andrew & Evan - Gloucestershire - Aug 2010

"That was a fantastic Holiday! We enjoyed walking, train riding, visiting slate mines and we even spent some time doing nothing on the magnificent beach in Harlech. We are definately coming back to Snowdonia in the future! The cottage was well prepared for our 18 month Sophie - the high chair and stair gate made our stay here more relaxed. Thanks a lot for that!"
Ewa, David & Sophie - South Devon - Aug 2010

"Very nice cottage which is located in an excellent location with many walks and trails in close proximity. Snowdon isn't too far away and was satisfying to climb despite the rain & fog! We recommend the town of Betws-y-Coed which isn't too far away which has excellent tea & scones! Would definately recommend to friends & family!"
Claire & Dave - Surrey - Aug 2010

"A lovely 4 day stay, nice & peacefull with fantastic views & open countryside. The Coach House is well finished and equipped and comfortable. The welcome pack was a very nice touch. We will definately recommend to friends and family & come again."
Gary & Judith - Somerset - Jul 2010

"Thank you so much for helping us out at the last minute. We loved staying in your Coach House, it was very cosy + cute and in such beautiful surroundings"
Becky, Paula and Charlie - Northampton - Jul 2010

"Fabulous cottage and beautiful scenery. Had a very relaxing 4 day stay. Would recommend highly. Like home from home. Will definately return."
Joan & Lorraine - Cambridgeshire - Jul 2010

"Thank you for a wonderful time here at the Coach House. Its been pure bliss!! We've felt really relaxed and at home. The Coach House is a credit to you both its so cosy we didn't want to leave."
Mr & Mrs Humphreys - Wolverhampton - Jul 2010

"A Lovely break away, lovely little cottage. Great to be able to bring the dog with us. Lovely walks, nice pub on the corner. Snowdon was a challenge, but glad we did it! Very peaceful here at the cottage, nice to sit out on the terrace. Lovely gesture welcoming us with wine. All in all a lovely, relaxing break. Would definately like to come back. Thank you."
Mr & Mrs Crowley - Dorset - Jun 2010

"Had a lovely welcome from Ray and Marie even though we were an hour early. By the way, thanks for the wine. Great little cottage with everything we need. Love the dishwasher. Vale of Ffestiniog is a great base for touring Snowdonia, with Snowdon itself only 40 mins drive away and Caernarfon only 10 mins further. Love the idea of maps of the surrounding area"
Gary & Angela - Cumbria - Jun 2010

"A really fantastic place, tranquility at its best! Lovely roaming walks around, Oscar really enjoyed them. Some lovely pubs around at close hand with nice food and cheap drinks, just what you need after a hard days climb at Snowdon! The scenery and surroundings of the cottage are picturesque and show nature at its full capacity during the summer months. The cottage itself is modern but homely, a real credit to its owners Marie & Ray who were always at hand to help should you have any problems, which is very reassuring. Will recommend to everyone!!!"
Karen & Paul - Folkestone, Kent - May 2010

"Really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful apartment with its lovely gardens and views. It is equipped to a very high standard and with everything you could possibly need. We have had a peaceful and relaxing time here, weather a bonus. Lovely walks by the river at the bottom of the garden. Cadwallers in Porthmadog do very nice lunches & cakes. Thank you Marie & Ray for your walm welcome. We will be back!"
Val & Alex Begg - Bolton - May 2010

"The apartment is a haven of tranquility, full of character and tucked away in beautiful gardens, but with easy access to the A487, a pub & close to great walks. The private sun terrace is a real bonus. Ray & Marie went out of their way to make us feel welcome on our special day."
Rebecca & Rachael - London - May 2010