Kims Retreat

Nice and quiet area, very well equiped, friendly owner, comfortable bed. Beautiful views! Loved this place

Kim was a fantastic host. After booking, I immediately received a message with exact directions, her phone number and a PIN code incase Kim wasn’t around to welcome me. On the day, I called her to ask if I could come slightly earlier and she was more than happy to accommodate this for me! It’s such a beautiful cosy little annexe with everything you could possibly need. I was travelling for work and it was a perfect way to end a stressful week. Kim has thought of practically everything to make the place welcoming, including a stocked cupboard and even fridge. Great Wi-Fi available, and a fantastic selection of DVD’s too! I would only suggest adding an extension cable on the bedside so I don’t have to plug out the Alexa or the lamp to put my phone charger in, but otherwise really happy with the stay and had such a great nights sleep! Thank you so much Kim :)

It was lovely and quiet. Amazing views. 10mins from an amazing pub.

The whole place was lovely. There’s nothing to not like.

Everything! I mean that. Everyone. Not just the physical aspect either - the whole vibe was fantastic. Home from home doesn’t really do it justice, the place was generously and considerately stocked - food/toiletries/utensils - decorated with Kim’s own art and craftwork, it was sweetest little hideaway. And Kim herself - what a lovely, warm, genuine and friendly person. There if needed (next door) but not ott with it. Just the perfect mix really. She def added to my stay. The bed was also exceptionally comfortable and the location bob on for exploring Snowdonia and around. I honestly don’t have enough space to describe how fabulous this accommodation was. But I will be returning. ASAP!

I can’t find a single thing - sorry not sorry 😊

Cosy funky and everything you could need. Kim keeps all the basic provisions in a cupboard with an honesty box which is so handy. There is a beautiful view from the property and Kim is simply wonderful, so helpful.

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Kim met us on arrival and is a bundle of joy. Such a gracious host and was so generous. We had the best stay and wished we stayed longer. We can’t wait to go back for a longer stay next year.

There was nothing not to like. The location was incredible and the view of the Irish Sea was amazing.

Warm and cosy, very well equipped, friendly owner, comfortable bed.

The property is in a slightly remote location so only accessible by car, but still only 10 minutes from Canaerfon and the satnav worked fine. Kim was waiting for us to guide us to the parking spot immediately outside, and was most welcoming and helpful from start to finish. The accommodation was immaculately clean and new, and well furnished with a small table and chairs by the window in the bedroom with far reaching views over towards the sea a few miles away and Menai straights towards Angelsey. Our biggest welcome surprise was how well stocked the kitchen was, which was incredibly thoughtful considering I am sure many like ourselves had long journeys to get there and arrived late, and thee are no shops in the immediate area. As well as the basics like tea and coffee, there was bread, milk, eggs, pot noodles, soup, chocolate biscuits, dog treats, etc. The bathroom was compact but had a large sauna style bath and shower. All very modern. I chose the place largely because I was traveling with a friend, and we couldn't share a bed! I noticed from the pictures that the floor was big enough to fit a double camping mattress. Worked out perfectly!

Kim gave good directions and description to find her place, though a photo and a What3Words location would be even more helpful and foolproof (for me!) I am used to living in a dark, remote location with challenging parking, and the need for some deft reversing but not everyone is, especially at night. The access track is narrow with space for reversing and the property is about half way along. You can turn near the neighbour's farm at the very end or back up all the way to the main road. I did both with ease in my regular saloon, and managed to fit my car right outside no problem. But it may well be more challenging for those with larger vehicles, especially at night and on first arrival. The local village nearby seemed to have little in the way of shops open late and no pubs etc. But the centre of Canaerfon is only 10 minutes drive away with easy parking near the castle, which is beautifully lit up after dark. Watch out for No Dogs signs outside some pubs. Nearly all pubs are dog friendly where I am from, and of course the pub we eventually decided on, the historic Black Boy, was no dogs, which we didn't realise when we went in, and were only informed about after we had got our drinks and sat down. Fortunately we got away with ignoring the requests to drink outside in the dark and cold, as our little Jack Russel stayed mostly out of sight under the table and no one noticed once the place filled up. But we looked out for the signs after that experience!

Kim is great Wonderful view

Spent two nights here while doing Snowdon. Perfect for two of us and only a short drive away. Everything you can think of is included - internet, TV, DVDs, oven, microwave, hob, basic food items. Great host, very welcoming and happy to help with everything. Will definitely stay again to visit the area.