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Tan y Bryn

Tan y Bryn

4.3
out of 5
Ratings from 5 reviews
80% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.6
Condition
3.8
Location
4.6
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
4.4

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Tan y Bryn is a charming stone-built cottage on the Glasfryn estate at the heart of the scenic Llyn peninsula. It has a nice enclosed garden with a terrace for outside dining. And there’s both a hot tub and a sauna.

Started off a shambles but got better

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Mar 2026
3.0
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
On our way to the cottage we were called and told there was no wifi. When then arrived to an incredibly cold Tan Y Bryn on Friday 13th March 2026. Despite knowing we were arriving, and the temperature outside being 2 degrees, the heating was not on and there was no kindling or dry logs left for us to get us started with a fire, which is unusual. It took all night to get the house somewhere close to warm. We also found out that there was no hot water.
The next day they were quick to send someone to fix the hot water however this could not be fixed and as a result of the efforts we now had no central heating. We had my stepmother with us who is 81 and the weather outside was horrendous. We had to spend £65 on logs and kindling as it wasn’t until Sunday evening that we had heating. We were offered another house, but the inconvenience of moving absolutley everything and the alternative property not having an ensuite meant it was not what we wanted to do. Whilst the owners/holiday company were apologetic and did their absolute best to get the issues fixed asap, I feel that it was their responsibility to ensure the issues did not arise in the first place. There was also no offer of any compensation or re-imbursement of costs for kindling and logs which had we had heating we would not have purchased.
Issues aside, the property needed a blimmin good clean, there was dust and cobwebs and a huge damp patch in the second bedroom.
However, the beds were comfortable, linen and towels were clean as was all the crockery, the hot tub worked thankfully as did the sauna and the garden was perfect for our two spaniels to play in. Had we not had all the issues we would have stayed there again. Thankyou to the lovely plumber who worked so hard to try and fix everything for us staying late in the evening and arriving super early in the morning.

Nicola from Stone stayed at Tan y Bryn for 7 nights in March 2026


Gem of a cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 14 Aug 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay here, the cottage is old and many would say requires modernisation but we felt it all added to its character and charm. The beds were comfy as were the sofas and the kitchen was fully supplied with everything you could need.

The grounds were fantastic and we had many games of football, rounders and hide and seek with a group of 4 children under 10. We spent every evening outdoors and made the most of the hot tub and the bbq. The views from the garden are also lovely.

It’s in a great location and very close to so many lovely beaches and towns.

We could not have asked for a better week and we would love to come back in the future.

Wendy from Stanley stayed at Tan y Bryn for 7 nights in August 2025


Incredible hidden away paradise

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Feb 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed for two weeks and we wished we could of stayed for at least two more. The cottage is perfect. Incredibly clean on arrival, warm and fully stocked with everything you could need in the kitchen. It’s spacious and airy while still having that cozy country cottage feel. The beds are super comfy and there is so much room everywhere. We loved having the log fire on in the evenings and sitting out on the patio as the sun went down with a glass of wine. The garden is lovely, well kept and a great size. The dogs had a wonderful time exploring. The hot tub and sauna is the icing on a cake, adding a little bit of luxury after days hiking in the mountains or exploring the coastlines. There are so many lovely walks directly from the cottage and so much in the surrounding areas it really does have it all. We holiday in north wales every year and we will definitely be returning to this cottage. Thank you for making this years stay wonderful.

Kate from Crawley stayed at Tan y Bryn for 14 nights in January 2025


A wonderful stay

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We’ve been to Tany Y Bryn before for a weekend break some years ago and loved it. This time we stayed for a week and it was great to see this beautiful cottage again. Some notable upgrades since we last visited - a steam room and hot tub (neither of which we got around to sampling due to weather, unfortunately) - hopefully next time! The cottage looked so pretty on arrival, with twinkling Christmas lights beckoning us up the long track to the cottage. The location is spectacular. If the owner ever wishes to sell, let me know! Indoors the boot room is handy for damp coats and boots which are dry by the morning, the kitchen is a good size and well appointed with everything you need (although perhaps some cooking tongs would be handy), and the sitting room is cosy with its log burning stove and large comfortable sofas. A small basket of logs was provided on arrival, and you can buy more from the nearby petrol station. Very comfortable bed - slept like a log! The enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs, and at night the Milky Way was clearly visible directly overhead - the night sky here is spectacular. Location is great for exploring the local area, with glorious beaches and mountains as near or far as you care to go. The beautiful Abererch Sands is closest - a few minutes drive, with a mix of cobbles and sand, or further towards Porthmadog is Black Rock Sands (Morfa Bychan) the length of which you can drive on the stunning sandy beach itself. There’s so much to explore, and to be able to return to wonderful Tan Y Bryn at the end of the day and enjoy mulled wine by the fire is just the icing on the cake. We had local family visit us for coffee and they loved the place too. Can’t wait to come back again next year!

nichola from Stotfold stayed at Tan y Bryn for 7 nights in November 2024


Great location for a relaxing break

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Lovely house in a fabulous and remote location, perfect for starry nights and not having to worry about the neighbours. Large enclosed garden for the dogs so you could relax in the hot tub knowing where they were. Very comfortable bed and big sofas for snoozing on in the evening. Loads of fabulous beaches only 20-30 minutes away.

The house needs a bit of care - some lights (inside and out) don’t work, with a couple not having any bulbs in. Made arriving in the dark a bit tricky. A few logs would have been nice for the first night as we arrived on a cold evening. You need to light the fire in the evening as there’s only one radiator downstairs. Sadly the dishwasher wasn’t working - no one wants to do the washing up on holiday! A few instructions on rubbish/recycling, heating, tv, etc would have been useful.

The hot tub and sauna were fantastic and we would definitely stay here again as it was so relaxing!



Toby from Aberystwyth stayed at Tan y Bryn for 7 nights in November 2024