Belle maison spacieuse avec vue époustouflante

First of all, the property is in a great location just off the beaten track but close enough to walk into Menai Bridge. It also has fantastic views across the straits and back towards the bridge.

It is however sadly let down at the moment by a lack of cleanliness (a lot of grime in corners, dust under furniture etc) and the fact that for the price there really ought to be some modernisation having taken place by now. Feels like all the furniture is just someone’s throw away stuff which really isn’t good enough.

Furthermore, I have numerous photos of hazards in the garden, for example a snapped rusty saw blade hidden nicely in the grass for kids to walk on, a half dug up lawn which was being paved over as we arrived and then just left which spoiled half of the lawn, and also broken/worn out garden furniture.

Lack of any decent literature about local things to do, lack of proper sized bins and recycling equipment, no sign of a welcome pack (although flowers were a nice touch), low level lights missing on stairs with holes in skirting board meaning exposed live wires were visible to little hands......I could go on but I won’t.

I’m not a habitual complainer and the house did not spoil our wonderful family holiday, but come on owners.....spend some money on getting your place up to scratch please!

I read the previous reviews and thought that the owner would have rectified the points raised previously - especially the review in August 2017. Sadly this is not the case.

Lets first address the positives, the house is in a fantastic location - loads to do in the area. the rooms are of good size, with a small galley kitchen.

The stairs are very steep and definitely not suitable for young children as no stair gate is provided. The garden is also on many different levels with steep steps - not an issue but good to know if you have young ones.

However, the house was not found in a clean state - the windows are filthy with grime and have never been cleaned since installation years ago (the installation stickers are still on some windows. The sitting room smelled of damp, and indeed the sideboard contained moldy books, causing us not to use this room. The house contains an eclectic range of furnishings and decorations that don't match and really does look like it has been furnished from a car boot sale job lot with no thought whatsoever.

The kitchen contains less than a complete dining set for 6 people. Crockery are chipped and cracked. Bathroom plug release still does not work - bath also leaks onto floor.

Could not locate carbon monoxide alarm despite gas boiler located in kitchen. No fire extinguisher.

TV does not work properly with faulty image, bad colour and annoying horizontal lines.

The garden should be fantastic with decking with great views, however contains broken and old outdoor seating. Grass has never been looked after or cut and is hopeless for kids to play on.

No welcome or information pack. - no info on appliances, heating, or when bins get emptied, what local attractions and services exist etc.

Bins were full when we arrived, so we had nowhere to put rubbish throughout the whole week. No recycling facilities exist.

Before you book, ask the owner if these points have been addressed, as they are all outstanding for over 1 year now. It wouldn't take much effort and expenditure to make this a great place, however the owner needs to address these points, and put more effort into the running of the property.

Described as "Spacious". Some bits are, for example the master bedroom and the garden, but 2 bedrooms are small. The master bedroom is fine. The second double bedroom has a small wardrobe that is full of bedding with little space for clothes and few hangers. No drawers, shelves or even a mirror in the room. No room for them really. And a broken blind. Live out of your suitcase! The twin bedroom is a bit bigger, but no wardrobe or chest of drawers. Nowhere to hang or store except three small bedside cabinet drawers. A pier glass that doesn't stay upright. The bathroom is large, but no bath mat. No hand towels provided either. And the plug release in the bath is broken so use a knife to raise it! The kitchen is small. Not spacious. Really only one person at a time. It lacks some basic equipment like a sharp paring knife, fish slice, sieve. No fire extinguisher. Crockery is best described as assorted, Some is chipped. Feels like it has been kitted out from a car boot sale. Fridge is in the dining area. Sitting room is OK, but only two settees with space for 5 to sit comfortable and watch TV. The TV is faulty, with a line across the screen and different colours above and below. The outside is large, with good decking and terrace areas with a great view. The lawn hasn't been cut for weeks and not suitable to play on. And the garden is unkempt. There is no information at the property about anything. Normally one gets information about local facilities and key numbers. And about appliances, waste and recycling arrangements etc. But nothing. No recycling bins. Despite all this we had a great time, and the shortcomings became an item for collective amusement so as not to spoil the holiday. It's a great area to visit, and the location is very good. Oh, and I had to contact the owner twice a few days before for information, and only then got the key code.

So, overall we had a great time but the description is not matched by the reality.

We spent a lovely week at this home near Menai bridge. It had a lovely garden for the boys to play. A comfortable home with almost all needed appliances.

I would have liked it to be cleaner. There were many kitchen utensils not washed well. Bathroom and kitchen floors needed a good scrub. Duvet covers need washing.

Other than that it was a lovely stay. Thank you for opening your home.

Our family had a very relaxing break and attended a family gathering in Bangor. Fantastic location for getting around Anglesea and popping over the bridge to Bangor. A short five minute stroll to the centre of Menai Bridge.

The house is very homely and accommodates six comfortably. The garden is perfect for a family get together, just missing a bbq.

Intending to return in the future.