About Glan Y Don

Glan Y Don is a double-fronted semi-detached cottage positioned beachside in Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales. The property sits opposite the beach with the harbour just steps away. Two upstairs bedrooms offer sea views across the bay.

Abersoch is a popular sailing destination with shops and restaurants within two minutes' walk. The village hosts summer regattas and provides easy access to watersports including windsurfing and dinghy sailing. Pwllheli lies 6 miles away with its marina and beaches.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms: one king-size double and two twins. Downstairs features a large sitting room with exposed beams and woodburner plus a spacious dining room leading to a modern fitted kitchen. The property has a bathroom with bath and a separate shower room. An enclosed front garden with furniture and BBQ sits across the road with steps cut into rocks leading to the beach.

Criccieth Castle stands 9 miles away (20 minutes). Porth Oer (Whistling Sands) beach offers a different coastal experience. Snowdonia National Park provides mountain walks and outdoor activities within easy reach.

Glan Y Don suits families wanting a beachside base with village amenities on the doorstep and spectacular coastal views throughout.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with woodburner
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓Tv with freesat, wifi, dvd, selection of books, games and dvds
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Fuel for woodburner to be purchased locally
✓Bed linen included in rent
✓Cot, highchair and stairgate
✓Shared off road parking for 1 car in next door driveway, roadside parking opposite on first come, first served basis
✓Enclosed front patio and lawned area with furniture and bbq accessed across the road
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and pub 2 mins walk
✓Beach opposite

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Glan Y Don Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Glan Y Don during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Gwynedd's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Criccieth Castle

Distance: 9 miles

LL52 0DP

Porth Oer (Whistling Sands)

Distance: 8 miles

LL53 8LG

Pwllheli Marina

Distance: 6 miles

LL53 5YT

Abersoch Main Beach

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7DY

Porth Ceriad Beach

Distance: 3 miles

LL53 7LE

Llyn Coastal Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LL53 7AU

Abersoch Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7EE

Pwllheli Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

LL53 5RT

Abersoch Farmers Market

Distance: 0.2 miles

LL53 7DY

Abersoch Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7DU

Abersoch Golf Club

Distance: 1 mile

LL53 7EY

Abersoch Watersports Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LL53 7AP

Criccieth Castle

Distance: 9 miles

LL52 0DP

Porth Oer (Whistling Sands)

Distance: 8 miles

LL53 8LG

Pwllheli Marina

Distance: 6 miles

LL53 5YT

Abersoch Main Beach

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7DY

Porth Ceriad Beach

Distance: 3 miles

LL53 7LE

Llyn Coastal Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LL53 7AU

Abersoch Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7EE

Pwllheli Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

LL53 5RT

Abersoch Farmers Market

Distance: 0.2 miles

LL53 7DY

Abersoch Harbour

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL53 7DU

Abersoch Golf Club

Distance: 1 mile

LL53 7EY

Abersoch Watersports Centre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LL53 7AP

Is Glan Y Don Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The beach sits directly opposite with safe swimming and rock pooling opportunities. Steps from the garden lead straight onto the sand for easy access. The enclosed front garden provides a safe play space though children need supervision crossing the road. Abersoch offers watersports activities and the village has ice cream shops and cafes within walking distance. Cot, highchair and stairgate are available on request.

For Couples

Two upstairs bedrooms offer sea views across the bay creating a romantic coastal setting. The woodburner in the sitting room provides cosy evenings whilst the front garden becomes a peaceful spot for sunset watching. Abersoch's restaurants and pubs are within two minutes' walk. The beachside position means morning walks along the shore start from your doorstep. However, families typically book this three-bedroom property.

Pet Friendly

Glan Y Don does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no pets policy throughout. The beachside location and proximity to coastal walks would suit dog owners but alternative pet-friendly accommodation in Abersoch would be needed. The cottage also maintains a no smoking policy. Guests travelling with animals should look for other properties in the area that welcome pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Glan Y Don

The Vaynol Arms

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL53 7DY

Zinc Bar & Grill

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL53 7EB

Coconut Kitchen

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL53 7DS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Glan Y Don

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Glan Y Don does not have a hot tub. The property features a woodburner in the sitting room and an enclosed front garden with BBQ facilities instead.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Glan Y Don. The property also operates a strict no smoking policy throughout.

How many people does the cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps six people across three bedrooms: one king-size double and two twin rooms. Both the bathroom and separate shower room provide facilities for larger groups.

What parking is available?

One off-road parking space is provided in the shared driveway next door. Additional roadside parking opposite operates on a first-come basis with a three-hour limit between 9am and 6pm.

Is the beach really opposite the cottage?

Yes, the beach sits directly across the road from the property. Steps cut into the rocks lead from the front garden down to the beach and river estuary.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The modern kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Plenty of cooking equipment, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery are provided.

Is WiFi available at the property?

Yes, WiFi is available at Glan Y Don. The cottage also has a TV with FreeSat, DVD player and a selection of books, games and DVDs.

How close are shops and restaurants?

All village amenities including shops and pubs are within two minutes' walk. Abersoch offers numerous restaurants and cafes all within easy walking distance of the cottage.

Glan Y Don Reviews

Leslie

We throughly enjoyed our stay at Glan Y Don. We owned our own property in Abersoch for over 40 years and have not had the opportunity to stay at Glan Y Don previously, having now stayed there we will definitely be returning with our family in the future.

A lovely, cosy, warm cottage with large sitting room, sea views, parking, near plenty of shops and restaurants and pubs and other beaches what more could you want! We were so pleased to arrive safely as travelling during Storm Amy! We will definitely visit again!

Holiday cottage was as described. Lovely cottage with 3 beds rooms and could sleep 6 very comfortably. Beds, that were slept in, were all very comfortable. Cottage was lovely and clean with everything you could want. Sea was literally across the road with a beautiful view. All amenities were literally round the corner passed one house but you couldn't hear any noise from the high street when in the cottage. Great base for a holiday in Wales as you can get to everywhere from Abersoch. Would definitely go again

Phillip

The location was fabulous. The house is situated close to the harbour and a short walk from all the shops and restaurants. The facilities in the house were adequate and the wood fire was a real bonus. We enjoyed are stay in Glan y Don.

Wonderful property in a stunning location. Extremely spacious and spotless clean. Would definately recommend and stay there again.

A memorable week for all the right reasons. Thank you Everything thought of, even a knife sharpener so many cottages have the bluntest of knives as no one ever sharpens or has the means to sharpen but a cottage that includes a knife sharpener and a good one at that indicates that even the smallest details are cared for.

Nicola

We had a wonderful week at Glan y Don. It was very clean and comfortable. The cottage is in a great position, handy for beaches and town.

We stayed at Glan y Don as a party of 6 2 grandparents, 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had plenty of equipment apart, strangely, from a pair of scissors! The position of the private garden is a little awkward. The information on the property makes it clear that the garden is across the street from the cottage. We had children with us aged 8 and 5 and so we knew in advance that, to be safe, we would have to escort the children across whenever we used the garden. There are steps from the garden down to the river estuary at a point where there are some rather slippery rocks. We preferred to walk along the road a little way to use the public walkway to a sandy beach beyond the mouth of the river. The main sandy beach is a 15 minute walk away down a road opposite to the Spar. As the information says, there is only space in the drive for one car. We had two cars for our party and so we parked one of the cars in the car park spaces on the road. At this point the time limit is 3 hours during the 9 am to 6 pm period. Thus if you park the 'spare' car on the road all day and are unlucky you will get a parking ticket. Overall, a comfortable cottage, convenient for the restaurants and shops in the centre of the village.

We have stayed in this cottage twice now and we love everything about it. The location, parking and the rooms are a perfect size with lots of storage. The beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you would need. The oven did break but a quick msg to the owner and the repair man came the next day and fixed it. The only downside is only 1 shower as the main bathroom just has a bath. But this wouldn't stop us rebooking again with 6 people staying.

We absolutely loved it. Spacious with everything you need. Spacious bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and cosy living room. Garden across the road is heaven on a sunny evening and feels like a secret garden! Perfect week!!!

Lilian

After a lovely holiday staying in the cottage we were sad to leave. The cottage had everything we needed and was close to all amenities we will definitely be returning in the future

Stephen

Cottage in a lovely location, very close to the beach and external facilities. It was a shame that towels were not included was not obvious on the listing, was just mentioned on an email. Also a shame to have no additional home comforts in the cottage for example, no tea and coffee but empty display jars and no salt and pepper but empty grinders in the cupboard. Some of the appliances were also a bit antiquated toaster wouldnt toast breadmuffins, just dried them out, and ovengrill a bit temperamental. Overall, the place is in a perfect location for a break and it suited our needs for a base for The Roc Wales. Could do with an overall spruce up and modernising, and a few additional amenities wouldnt go amiss.

A lovely property in a super location. The family loved it despite the less than perfect weather.

Enviable coastal location with fine views . Nicely managed by the owners . Within the town with plentiful eateries and restaurants, the property has one allocated parking space. Small lawned picnic area across the road from the house , right above the cliff overlooking the sands of the bay. Perfect for a family break . I would recommend to friends and family.

This is a lovely cottage in an idyllic location, with sea views from a number of rooms, with the beach and best shops in Abersoch within a 5minute stroll. The cottage itself is well arranged, with goodsized rooms and pleasant, simple furnishings. We especially appreciated the wellappointed kitchen with plenty of cooking implements, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery, and very comfy beds. The Welsh cakes and biscuits which greeted our arrival were also a lovely touch. All in all, a first class experience... we hope to be back next year!

We had an amazing time, the cottage is lovely with plenty of room for 6 people. It is in a fantastic place right in the middle of Abersoch, with breath taking views! And the WiFi connection is great.....we needed it having teenagers with us. The only down side was the noise from the house renovation behind the cottage early morning we weren't prewarned.

Wonderful cottage in a fabulous location.

Excellent location

Fabulous property in a prime location. Warm, comfortable, very well equipped and with spacious rooms. Extremely convenient for Abersoch facilities yet was silent at night. Excellent views from the upstairs windows across the harbour. Thank you Ffion for another wonderful family holiday on the Llyn.

Kathie

The side of the cottage had a beautiful sun trap space where a rather old, large green picnic table & chairs were sited brilliant to use with the excellent BBQ but unfortunately on arrival one leg of the table was wonky! so unusuable & the whole set needs replacing . The front garden space across the road was a really pleasant area with beautiful views of the coast.

Fantastic location, very well equipped cottage

Caroline

This is a super property but what really sets it apart is the quality of service from the owners. Cleanliness in a COVID world was 100. An unavoidable problem with the TV was sorted out and a new TV arrived within 24 hours despite me saying that it wasn't a problem. A really fabulous base.

Joanne

The pictures of the garden leading to the beach were a little misleading it didnt make it clear that the garden was over the road and the few small steps shown on the picture were steps within the garden and the actual steps down to the beach were steep and overgrown. The bit of beach they led to also wasnt really the beach as it was rocky and cut off from ge beach by the tide. I suspect this is different at different times of year but such a feature is made of the way that the beach is on the garden that I think that this should also be made clear. The house itself was nice. The kitchen was well equipped. It would have been nice to have a guest info book dont think I have eve stayed anywhere without one before!

Elizabeth

We loved staying in Glan Y Don. The beach is really near and very safe for children.The shops are just a stroll away.

Samantha

Could have done with an hairdryer. WiFi would have been a help other than that everything was fantastic.

A wonderful few days in this gorgeous traditional holiday cottage, perfectly situated a minutes walk from the shops and cafes of Abersoch, with far reaching views of the bay from the front bedrooms. The only improvements I could suggest would be the addition of Wifi, although I imagine some people would not mind getting away from that for a change, and also a good heavy trim of the hedges in the garden, to reveal the lovely view obscured behind them.

Very accurate details of holiday cottage. Excellent communication from booking to arriving at the cottage. Have used Sykes before and would always recommend using them for great choice, trouble free booking in quality accommodation.

Michael

Spacious cottage in fantastic setting in Abersoch. Only comment from other guests was that wifi would have been the icing on the cake, even if at a premium.

Kelvin

Enjoyed the cottage, only criticism was that both toilets seats were loose. Would consider booking again though.

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Glan Y Don, Abersoch

About Glan Y Don

Need To Know

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Glan Y Don Attractions & Days Out

Is Glan Y Don Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Vaynol Arms

Zinc Bar & Grill

Coconut Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

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Glan Y Don Reviews