“Wow! Simply Wow! A beautiful house where you feel you are by the seaside and enjoying the best of Scarborough without even leaving the house! Beach and seaside themed throughout. The attention to detail is stunning - down to a Scarborough themed Monopoly. The most comfortable beds and bedding ever.
We loved having a gaming living room and another living room. TVs in almost every room. The stunning Christmas decorations and the beautiful food hampers in all the downstairs rooms. The only regret was having to leave!
The location of the property is fantastic. Park at the house and walk everywhere to explore the centre, the seaside and the shops.”
“A delightful stay at Clealings.
Great facilities and utensils & equipment.
Television signal is back which could do with a better aerial/ boost.
The remote is intermittent as it is very well used by visitors.”
“A comfortable cottage in a wonderful position, lovely walks along the creek. A great place to spend Christmas with the added delight of carol singing on the Village Green outside the front door.”
“Lovely situated property. Had lovely views over the bay which were particularly magnificent at sunset.
Very close to the castle and other amenities in Upper Harlech. Harlech beach was great.
The property was very clean and well maintained.
Parking was a bit precarious for a large car.”
“If you’re looking for that postcard cottage, this is it!
The valley is such a fabulous setting and you have lots of fabulous food available close by! Fish cottage is a personal favourite! Three parking spaces is also a win!
I will say that I think this cottage needs a little TLC and money spending on it. The grounds were a little unkept, huge garden & fabulous views, but wouldn’t take much to have a good sweep up and put away children’s toys!
The kitchen units could do with a lick of paint and the bathroom tiles re grouting or replacing! The under sink units could do with an update!
To summarise, I would stay again, in the hope the owner takes the feedback from their reviews!”
“We had the most wonderful stay over the Christmas holidays. The house was absolutely immaculate and exceptionally well equipped, with every detail thoughtfully considered. The festive touches were beautiful, especially the stunning Christmas tree, which made the stay feel truly special. The games room was a fantastic bonus and provided hours of fun for everyone. Mark was incredibly welcoming, greeting us on arrival and checking in again when we left to ensure everything was perfect. We genuinely couldn’t fault a single thing and would wholeheartedly recommend this property. We will most definitely be returning. Wishing Mark, Helen, Alex and Libby a wonderful 2026”
“Our dealings with Sykes Holiday Cottages have been first class, from the initial serches through to the bookings and to the actual arrival at the chosen cottage, we have even booked another stay for the Festive week in 2026.”
“Absolutely fantastic location overlooking open countryside. The accommodation was really cosy and had been decorated for Christmas. Not quite a 4 star due to minor cleaning issues and the fact carpets and sofa are past their prime.”
“The cottage was warm, cosy and inviting. We had a great Christmas stay. Foolow is a picture book village and the Bull Inn, the village pub, is amazing. We would stay again.”
“We stayed here for Christmas, a family of 10 and it was fantastic. The views are the highlight of this property and short walk to the beach. The kitchen is very well equipped and were able to cook a Christmas dinner with what we had. The rooms are all good sizes. I would say the living room is lacking seating as we wanted to all be seated together but we made it work. Everyone had their own space and we even set our boys up on their PlayStation in the 2nd living area. We did find the bedding had a damp smell to it but opened windows to freshen. This wouldn't stop us staying again and have booked for 2026. Huge thank you for giving us the opportunity to come together with all our family members and create some beautiful memories for our children.”
“We had a lovely stay at Birch cottage over Christmas.
The house really feels like a home away from home rather than just a holiday rental.
And Barbara even put up a tree and some decorations for us as we were there over Xmas.
Spotlessly clean when are we arrived with nice bedding and facilities made our stay very comfortable and enjoyable.
Thank you Barbara”
“My husband and I had the most idyllic, warm, and magical festive stay at Groes Lwyd Holiday Cottage with our two doggies, and we honestly couldn’t have loved it more. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special. The welcome pack was absolutely perfect, with fizz and delicious sweet treats for us, and the most thoughtful little gifts for our dogs, which instantly made us feel so welcome and cared for.
The cottage itself was beautifully decorated, creating the cosiest, most inviting atmosphere imaginable. It felt wonderfully warm, welcoming, and full of festive charm. Spotlessly clean, spacious, and incredibly well equipped, it truly was a home from home, but even better. We stayed for four nights and were joined by our family for the last two, which was perfect and made the whole experience even more special.
The views are stunning, the hot tub was a real treat, and the huge, secure garden was an absolute dream. Our Great Dane Bodhi had the time of his life, charging around enjoying joyful zoomies in the spacious garden, which was heart-warming to watch. Our Chihuahua Bowie was equally content, happily pottering around the garden at his own pace before curling up blissfully in front of the fire, soaking up the warmth and cosiness.
We also had the pleasure of meeting Kath and Mick’s dog Bob, who was a lovely friendly boy.
Groes Lwyd Holiday Cottage was quite simply the perfect place for a festive break. Kath and Mick were wonderfully welcoming and informative, always on hand if needed but never intrusive. Every detail had clearly been thought through with care. Highly recommended, and we will be sure to book again.”
