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5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8

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Front terrace great place to watch the dolphins
Your view from the private front terrace. watching the dolphins
Dining room with view of the sea.
The Hub with breakfast bar and wood burning stove for cosy winter evenings
Kitchen with utility room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Criccieth, Wales
  • Place, beach near Criccieth
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Criccieth Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8

Ardro is situated with a stunning south facing aspect overlooking the sea cliff in Criccieth. The house has three floors and all rooms are packed with style and character. The dining room and lounge have the original wood floors combined with well chosen antiques with modern touches. These rooms and the master bedroom all overlook the sea and mountains. The large kitchen is open plan, has a lovely wood burning stove, and is perfect for family get-together. All four bedrooms are tastefully decorated, comfortable, and ready to provide a wonderful nights sleep. The front terrace is the ideal place to be sitting with your morning coffee watching the dolphins or in the evening with your wine while marveling at the views and sunsets over the Llyn Penninsula. At the rear of the property is a lovely courtyard with lots of potted plants and outdoor furniture; a real sun trap and perfect for al-fresco dining. And as the day draws to an end you can listen to the rolling waves that will gently send you to sleep. In short - here is everything you need for a wonderful getaway. Please note you will be charged a service fee by Owners direct

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Sorry no pets

Important information

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Property # 8159305
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Criccieth

Located in Criccieth, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Lloyd George Museum and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Criccieth Castle and Gelert's Grave. Travelling with kids? Consider Y Ganolfan Arts Centre and Glaslyn Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Criccieth, Wales

What's nearby

  • beach near Criccieth - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Criccieth Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eryri National Park - 21 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 36 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 60 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Criccieth Station - 6 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dylan’s Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coast House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star House in Criccieth. Sea Views. 1 minute from beach. Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Criccieth holiday home is located by the ocean, just steps away from Cardigan Bay and Criccieth Castle. Lloyd George Museum and Black Rock Sands are also within 3 miles (5 km). Criccieth Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation for 8 guests, stunning sea view, well equipped and very tastefully decorated and furnished.Great location for access to the beach and town highstreet. The hostess was very helpful and accommodating. As is the next door neighbour. Good outdoor space front and rear. I would highly recommend this place for a family or group holiday. Many thanks to Janie for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rooms were clean. The informations about check-in and check-out were clear. The view from over the sea is excellent. We even spotted dolphins from the windows.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great location. Everything you need for a good holiday, really well equipped!Very clean, high standard accommodation. Jane the owner is a great communicator and exceptionally helpful. Thanks for making our stay so good! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2026
Thanks for a lovely review Chris. Glad you enjoyed your girlie weekend. See you soon x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Excellent house, Great location. Can't fault it in anyway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marine Terrace

Property well looked after, comfortable, plenty of room and activities for children, bathrooms very clean and roomy.Views brilliant, close to all amenities and access to walks and beach, perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjalee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Break

We had a wonderful trip and the house was amazing. Jane is extremely hospitable and made sure we have everything we need. We had a lovely trip
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House.

I could write a book on how wonderful this house is. Spotlessly clean. Great views. Perfect location and a wonderful, attentive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Janet and family

The whole family found the stay comfortable and relaxing. Everything was supplied for a carefree stay. The location was vey good. Would certainly recommend and hope to return in the future. Thanks for a wonderful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would book again in a heartbeat

Wonderful spacious house in a great location, with every room having character. Fully equipped beyond the property description and depiction of photos. We spent a week here with family of varying ages, all who want to return. All our self-inflicted issues were promptly and positively responded to by the owner who clearly cares for the enjoyment of her guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Great location, wonderful house and amazing service

We arrived in driving rain, but were very welcomed by the owners. We have stayed in many VRBO's, but this was the best experience. The hosts met us on site, provided us with a welcome pack and even had the kettle on. The house is fantastic, plenty of room and very well maintained. It was perfect for our group of 8, 6 adults and 2 children. If the weather is nice, you can sit out front and watch for dolphins. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Hello the Epps family many thanks for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your break and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Jane and Mark P
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well definitely be returning!

When we arrived, we were wowed by the views from the front of the property. There is an amazing view of both the sea and the castle. Then we went inside of the property and insrantly felt at home. The house and back garden have so many quirky and individual touches that made it feel special; we loved all of the different artwork throughout the property. Everything that we could possibly need was right there for us. We had the best weekend and will definitely book for a return visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ANN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall Opinion

We enjoyed our stay one or two areas resulted in a overall 4*. The grill and oven in need of a clean. Some of the bath towels were a bit thin. Otherwise a nice property with a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
Thank you for your review. We are obviously very disappointed not to get our usual 5 star review. We would like to reassure you that we will check all the towels in the property and have a meeting with our housekeeper to see why our grill was not as clean as you would have liked. Regards Jane and Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wales Stay

I picked Criccieth because I knew it a little and have friends that live in the area, but was very pleasantly surprised with what it had to offer, (great fish and chip shop, coffee and ice cream places) My son wanted to cycle in the Llyn peninsula and I wanted to sight see such things as Portmeirion, so an excellent location. The house itself very well situated next to the castle overlooking Cardigan Bay. Very well appointed house with everything you need. If we get a chance we will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan & Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodation for family Christmas

We had a wonderful family Christmas at Ardro. There were 6 of us ranging in age from 27 to 99, it was perfect for all our needs and beautifully decorated for Christmas. The house overlooks the sea, with spectacular views to wake up to. The kitchen is very well equipped with a lovely warming log fire, the sitting room, oh so comfortable with more than enough room for us all and the dinning room a great size for our family meals. We loved the town of Criccieth, and enjoyed daily walks along the beaches. Communication with Jane was easy, with any questions we had, answered promptly. For families looking to stay in this area, we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

What a delight

First visit to Wales and was not disappointed. The house was beautiful and very clean and comfortable. Very much a quirky well loved family house. We did not lack for anything in the house especially when cooking. The owners were very helpful with information regarding good places to eat and visit. House location is excellent with the sea on your door. You can walk to the shops (bakers, butchers and a small Spar shop). There is also no shortage of eating out places. The town of Criccieth is a delight and the surrounding area is just as good with plenty of outdoor activities to do and if you like Antique shops you are in for a treat. There also is a wonderful selection of beautiful beaches which can be easily accessed and reached. I can honestly say the house and area is lovely with plenty to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at this property. The house had everything needed - so much more than described in the advert. It was spotless clean and plenty big enough for our family if 8, 3 generations, to spread out in. It was lively having views of the castle, sea and beach and we all enjoyed watching the morning swimmers and paddler boarders - sad to not see any dolphins. It was really good to be just around the corner from the playground and football field too for our three children. We had a walk around the town in our first day to find all the local eateries and made use of many of them. The castle fish and chip shop was amazing, as was some of the local pubs. There was so much in the house house for use we didn’t need to take half the things we did - buckets and sodas, parasol and wind break break, washing machine and clothes line meant we came home with cases of clean clothes, dish washer tablets and washing up liquid, soap in all the bathrooms etc. the host was great, and the two minor issues we had during our stay were dealt with immediately.Parking opposite the front door was never an issue, even though it was the peak of the school holidays and a heat wave. Would highly recommend a stay here
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Magical Experience

If you are traveling with a decent sized group and want to create lasting memories, this is the perfect house in an ideal location to explore Northern Wales. The house is situated in the charming town of Criccieth. You literally can see the castle and the ocean from almost every room in the house. Parking is super convenient and you can walk the entire town in 20 mins. You won't meet finer more welcoming people than those that reside in Criccieth. While the town is small, there are plenty of quality pubs, restaurants, and shops to keep you satisfied. We had one of the best Indian meals at the Spice Bank. There are numerous fun destinations to please all age groups that are within 30 mins to an hour away and Criccieth is a perfect central location to hit them all. The house is warm and inviting with plenty of space and has everything you need. The hosts are very kind in helping in any way they can.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous town house for all the family

Wonderful location on the cliff top with great views of the sea.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base for a family seaside holiday

The house was great, and the owner went the xtra mile to ensure we had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Beautiful location with lots nearby. Perfect home base for exploring Snowdonia's many walks and hikes. Lovely views of the sea from every window on the front of the house. Loved listening to the sound of the waves as we were lulled off to sleep every night! Would definitely stay again if ever in North Wales!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, close to the beach.

Good information about all kinds of tvings before our visit and great communication during our stay in Criccieth.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property

Very nice property, accommodation over 3 floors, and multiple bathrooms. Really well equipped house, with living room on middle floor so you can enjoy the views with privacy. The top floor bedroom and adjoining bathroom is superb. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

The property was lovely, had everything we needed and really felt like a home from home. Lounge on the first floor for relaxed evening but also relaxing views downstairs for a quiet moment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Criccieth

We stayed here as a family of five and it was lovely. Really good location on the sea front and a short stroll to the restaurants and high street. We can recommend the Castle fish and chips and Cadwaladers ice-cream! Jane, the owner, was really helpful and responsive to our queries. They have clearly spent time making the property clean and sanitised. There are hand sanitiser dispensers by the entrances to the house. A really good base for an activity filled week, from hiking in the mountains to Segway in the forest or just sitting watching the dolphins and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, with beautiful views across the bay and castle. Very peaceful and restful break.

Very good. Well equipped, plenty of space for a group. Lots of home touches and interesting decorations.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2020
Thank you Caroline for the lovely review and for leaving our house beautifully. You and your family are welcome back anytime.

About the host

Hosted by Jane Pinnington

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I live in Cheshire with my husband Mark. We have 8 children between us and a scruffy little dog called kitty. Mark works as a lecturer at Liverpool university and I am a support worker for the elderly with Dementia. Mark and I are big Harley Davidson fans and when we are not enjoying our house in Criccieth we are enjoying ride outs with our pals on the bike.

Why they chose this property

Our families have always holidayed in Criccieth; our parents, and us as parents with our children. Mark & I married here in Criccieth, and when Ardro came up for sale, we knew it was the home for us. Mark's parents honeymooned 3 doors away from Ardro in 1947. Criccieth and it's way of life is in our blood. If your still in any doubt please check out our reviews.

What makes this property unique

We benefit from the peace & tranquillity that comes with being by the sea in a town that has essentially remained unchanged for decades. Walking (or just sitting) on the beach replenishes the soul. Fishing from the beach or just net fishing from the rock pools while dolphin watching cannot be beaten.

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