Bryn Awel

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7.3 / 10.0

Good(639 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Aberystwyth

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

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About this vacation rental

Bryn Awel offers accommodations in Aberystwyth, 3.4 miles from Clarach Bay and a 7-minute walk from Aberystwyth Library. Featuring sea and mountain views, this homestay also has free Wifi.

Amenities at Bryn Awel

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Aberystwyth

Nearby attractions

Coed y Brenin Forest Park

29.5 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

8.5 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

10.3 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway

0.4 mi

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7.3Good

(639 Ratings)

"Excellent"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.3 / 10.0

Good(639 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Aberystwyth

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Aberystwyth

Nearby attractions

Coed y Brenin Forest Park

29.5 mi

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre

8.5 mi

Devil's Bridge Falls

10.3 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway

0.4 mi

About this vacation rental

Bryn Awel offers accommodations in Aberystwyth, 3.4 miles from Clarach Bay and a 7-minute walk from Aberystwyth Library. Featuring sea and mountain views, this homestay also has free Wifi.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

WiFi/Internet

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.3 / 10.0

Good(639 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Excellent highly recommend

Excellent

10.0 / 10.0

I had a lovely stay and the lady was lovely Thankyou so much for a lovely stay

Loved everything about the property

I was cold the first night extra blanket and staff gave me a hot water bottle which was lovely and warm so it was sorted straight away

10.0 / 10.0

Had a good stay there perfect for people working away

Nice and spacious

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

i loved the cosy apartment and the hosts were very kind to me, letting me have a later checkout due to personal circumst

fantastic views of castle and sea front

finding a parking space on the street was a bit of a challenge

8.0 / 10.0

Cheap and cheerful, perfect for what I needed in an overnight stay

Really central, easy access, comfy bed!

The shower room was cold but to be fair I did stay in January!

7.0 / 10.0

Was very conveniently situated for my weekend plans

Great location and building. Clean and unfussy room.

The only issue was that the bathroom was really cold so I couldn’t face having a shower. That’s the only reason I wouldn’t stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Everything OK except lack of TV

no breakfast

Terrestrial TV not available.

5.0 / 10.0

Bargain accommodations for a summer stay. Don’t stay in winter

It is a good location. The room is spacious. It is a good price.

There is no heating in the bathroom. It was like walking into a chiller cabinet. I couldn’t use the shower because I couldn’t get hot water to run consistently. The WiFi or the TV are faulty because it kept losing its internet connection at least every hour. The TV remote needs replacing- the batteries are held in with tape and the ok button only works once in every 4 attempts! The curtains don’t draw properly. They either need tiebacks or the curtains put on loops.

1.0 / 10.0

Why is this place on Booking.com?

Location was central

The place was dirty and reminded me of very poor quality student accommodation. I didn't feel comfortable enough to have a shower as all the electrics seemed a bit dodgy. The electric radiator blew and tripped out the electrics at 6 am on my last morning. I texted the number on the wall of the room to report this. Even though my stay was over two weeks ago, I still haven't received a reply. The only interaction I had with any hotel staff was by text and this was minimal. I can't stress strongly enough that you shouldn't stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing

The view

Absolutely nothing

10.0 / 10.0

really good

lovely room great location would stay again next time im in Wales was only the two of us but there was lots of space for more

lighting in the kitchen area wasn't the best the bulb is going and it makes it hard to see at night

7.0 / 10.0

Very good value for my short (two night) stay.

Location is good, very central, just a few minutes walk from town centre, railway stations, castle and beaches (Could get good breakfast at the Wetherspoon pub attached to railway station). Parking near property can be tricky. On street parking is free if there is any available (I found a space within 100 metres of property and left car there for whole visit.) Room a reasonable size with entrance lobby, lighting good, table and chairs in room as well as the bed. Bathroom large with large shower. Didn't use TV. You could see a bit of the sea and edge of Castle from the room (see picture, very grey afternoon.)

Heating wasn't very efficient, although there was a supplementary heater available in the room. Vinyl floor in room not very warm surface, no heat source in bathroom

8.0 / 10.0

A great comforting place to stay for business or grockling around the seaside town and walks.

I liked the location, whilst I did not book the sea view the room was excellent enough to make up for that, felt quite homey in a way. Loved the added touches of plants and the shampoo and conditioner as well as the hot water bottle and hair dryer. The bed - while not what I typically sleep on - was comfortable enough that I slept the entire night, which is a rarity. Barely heard any noise from outside (and there’s a pub/club not too far away). I also really appreciated the chargers and plugs, etc. in the hallway entrance.

The shower stayed cold the entire time and I made sure to give it time to heat up, and also tried turning it different ways in case I had it on cold by accident. It never heated up and stayed cold unfortunately. The tv was a struggle to use - but thanks to instructions it worked - the audio on it however is very broken. The glass table was a bit wobbly so was too scared to put anything atop it incase it broke. Aside from that the room could’ve done with a carpet.

5.0 / 10.0

Basic accommodation but excellent location

Lovely views, great location

Quite noisy due to the age of the property. You could hear lots of moving around the building.

3.0 / 10.0

Not fit for purpose

Location was perfect for access to town and main amenities. Staff were very helpful, communication was terrific Will very kindly agreed to a later check out at our request. Unfortunately the only positive thing I can say about the room was the bed & mattress was comfy and clean.

Accommodation was awful radiator didn't work and was noisy the furnishings we're very poor standard. Windows were extremely draughty with a constant draught coming down through the chimney into the room. The toilet flush constantly created an air lock. It's a shame really I think the building has unfortunately suffered from its position so close to the sea and weather conditions at this time of year meant it reallywasn't fit for purpose.

6.0 / 10.0

Adequate but could do with a refresh.

Good location. Room was clean and tidy, bed comfortable.

Didn't see anyone during the visit. Room was cold as the radiator didn't produce any heat. Secondary plug in heater was provided but took ages to warm the room. One curtain rail held together with tape. No heating in the bathroom.

10.0 / 10.0

A highlight of Wales! Cosy and cute!

I loved the sea view, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was nice and I liked that the tv had Netflix

I think I would have appreciated more kitchen appliances to allow for a proper meal to be cooked, but it was still good!

5.0 / 10.0

Good Location

The money for this room had been spent on the mattress, which was great. Location good for the town. Excellent view of the castle.

The room was really old and run down but so was the building. I don't think the property has been maintained for years. The heater was rusty and the appliances old. The kettle was ok as we made tea. The shower required a mat as very slippy. A few health and safety issues here. An additional lobby had been built into the room but there wasn't a light but the main light switches for the room were contained here. This structure was very badly made and seems like an after thought. The door wasn't very secure. A shame that a once beautiful building has gone to ruin. Needs money spending on it urgently. Also the taps were the wrong way round or the tap tops have been put on the wrong way round. The hot is on the right and the cold on the left. Just to make sure I looked up which way round they should be. Info as follows: The hot tap in a bathroom or kitchen sink is typically positioned on the left side. This convention is based on historical plumbing practices and is designed to assist individuals who are blind or have difficulty seeing to identify the correct tap. The cold tap is usually on the right side, and both taps are connected to the water distribution system so that hot water corresponds to the left side of the fittings. This arrangement helps prevent accidents, especially for vulnerable individuals.

8.0 / 10.0

Fantastic short break

Brilliant location ,comfortable bed

Bathroom need update

6.0 / 10.0

Comfortable, with a lovey view

The location was excellent, with beautiful views towards the castle and the sea. The property was warm and comfortable. It had everything that we needed for our few days in Aberystwyth.

It's an older property and there were a few minor faults, such as a loose kitchen tap, low shower pressure and difficult to set shower temperature. The exterior of the building is not as smart as some of the neighbouring houses, and the interior, although clean, could benefit from some updating.

8.0 / 10.0

Don't be put off by drab exterior and entrance hall. Rooms are great value for the price, lovely vi

Location fabulous.

6.0 / 10.0

Clean and functional, fine for 1 night

Location and price

Took us back to student days, very basic

7.0 / 10.0

Good value for money and wonderful location.

The location of the property was great, really central, beach on the doorstep, lots of shops and bars close by. The property looks a little dated from outside, and could do with a little TLC, however it was good value for money, clean, and we enjoyed our stay.

Could just do with a little TLC. The shower ran hot to cold to hot to cold throughout a shower, but was fine for the length of time we were there.

6.0 / 10.0

Good location, room not great.

Location good was central

Room old fashioned and tired and TV didn't work.

1.0 / 10.0

We couldn’t wait to leave. We didn’t enjoy being there at all

Good location. Comfortable bed.

This place is in great need of TLC and renovation. Very scruffy and while the basics were clean the whole building felt dirty. Window ledges black with age and dirt, peeling paint, dirty carpets. There wasn’t anywhere comfortable to sit. Luckily my son lives nearby so we used his shower as the one in our bathroom was inadequate. Altogether a miserable experience, I’m sorry to say.

5.0 / 10.0

Wasn’t terrible but we will definitely not return. Visited Aberystwyth dozens of times and this easily the worst accommo

Good position for town and castle

Very dated furniture, facilities. Desperately needs to be updated throughout.

3.0 / 10.0

Building felt poorly secured, and poorly maintained, in an unsafe area.

Property is in a run down area. The door lock to my room was insecure, and a second sliding bolt did not work, and appeared to have been forced/broken. The room did not feel particularly safe and secure. The room itself was in a very poor state of repair, and not clean. At half past midnight someone was repeatedly and insistently ringing the front doorbell, and banging on the front door, for over 40 mins. As my room was right beside the front door this felt alarming, especially as the door lock was so flimsy.

6.0 / 10.0

Wonderful view and comfortable bed make up for a lot

Wonderful views over the castle and sea. Bed was comfortable.

Shower was terrible, difficult to keep water hot and the pressure was really low if you did as they instructed. Really needed a good clean and some work.

10.0 / 10.0

A writers dream loft, where the life of the town below lived.

Long way up stairs, but then the crows nest was a delight. Could have stayed alk summer. Loved view and aberystwyth.

Nothing really.

5.0 / 10.0

Wouldn’t stay again unfortunately.

The bed was comfortable.

It was very outdated. No fire safety as top floor with windows barely opening. The laminate flooring was bolted with screws which our crawling baby has hurt herself on.

10.0 / 10.0

good value for money, basic accommodation, excellent location

the room was basic but it had everything I needed, including a table and chair, which is a huge bonus in my opinion. the room was spacious and I had my own bathroom. the bed was very comfortable. the shower worked well. The location was great

i liked it and would happily stay there again if I pass through Aberystwyth again

8.0 / 10.0

A very pleasant stay in a characterful building in Aberystwyth.

- Room was light and airy - Really comfortable bed (if maybe a little high off the ground for us!) - Lots of accessible power points - Nice view of the castle - Basic but decent kitchen amenities

- Shower was a little on the weak side - Hot water in the sinks took an absolute age to arrive from the taps - Sofa in the room was pretty tired and uncomfortable - Really awkward to draw the curtains in the room - could do with polishing the poles a bit!

6.0 / 10.0

The venue was very good, the accommodation was not, only 6 of 10 points

Very central. One minute away from the castle and promenade.

Room was okay. Bathroom was not so clean and except of the shower technique the bathroom seems to be 30 years old, or even more

7.0 / 10.0

Very good value for money - felt like a student again!

The location was excellent, the bed was comfortable, and it was lovely to have a room that wasn't too hot. The room itself was spacious, and there was a lovely big shower in the ensuite. The check in arrangements were easy to follow, and the communication with the host was efficient and friendly before hand.

Unfortunately, the Wifi kept dropping out, as did the TV signal, though that may have been because of the very high wind, which made for a very noisy night, since the sash windows rattled constantly.

4.0 / 10.0

Not impressed with the accommodation

The location was the main attraction for the accommodation. The room was open plan.

The facilities were very basic and it could do with a good spring clean. There was a couple of blocks of timber under the bed. Not impressed with the overall accommodation.

5.0 / 10.0

nice views, but quite a few problems

Nice views from the top floor

Bedding was dirty on arrival - contested by the on-site manager but sheets were changed at my request. Key wasn't available on arrival, I had changed the date on my booking so perhaps that wasn't communicated through, sorted within a few minutes anyway. Hot water ran out during my short morning shower. It's an old building so I expected uneven floors and lots of steps but the place isn't very clean - my feet were dirty from walking around the apartment.

4.0 / 10.0

Good location. Wouldn’t stay again due to it being so unhygenic.

The location was really convenient and it was nice to have a TV with Netflix on it as it rained a lot when we stayed so we ended up inside more than we thought.

The room we stayed in (family room w private bathroom) was filthy. The bedding wasn’t clean, we found fingernails all over the sofa bed. The bedding on the main bed smelled of other people’s sweat and the bedding which was in the cupboard was musty and damp, again this seemed like it hadn’t been washed from previous use. There are holes in the walls and plugs hanging out of extension blocks dangling loosely. The sink was hanging off the wall in the bathroom and there is a step up into the bathroom which is a huge trip hazard as it isn’t marked clearly. After showering I had to immediately cover my feet as the floor was covered in thick dust. I made the mistake of kneeling on the floor and ended up looking like I had been up a chimney. This room has either not been cleaned at all since a recent use or it’s been so long since the last visit that it needed a deep clean. I’m really shocked by the reviews saying the place was clean as this wasn’t our experience at all. Maybe we caught the place on an off day. We typically stay in budget hotels so aren’t fussy by any means and have stayed in some rough places but this place was seriously unclean.

6.0 / 10.0

Very clean

Super clean and good location and very well priced

It's an old building and a little bit of wind rattled all the windows making it hard to sleep... the room is not finished well and the tv constantly lost Internet, which was an issue being a solo traveller.

7.0 / 10.0

Nice stay, good value for money.

The freedom to come and go at my own times as was supplied with a front door key. Nice and quiet. Hot water bottle was a nice touch, didn't use it but liked the idea. Can't comment on the staff as didn't meet you but your correspondence has always been friendly, informative and helpful.

Initially difficult to find and couldn't park that close to the hotel. Only coffee in room was sachets of 3 in 1 (coffee with creamer and sugar), not ideal for a strong coffee drinker who doesn't have sugar. Maybe just a couple of sachets of instant coffee would be good. Found curtains difficult to close (and open), don't slide along the poles very easily. Slip mat in shower might be an idea as I had a little skid as I was getting out.

6.0 / 10.0

First trip to Aberystwyth

Beautiful view of the castle ruins & the sea. The double bed was very comfortable.

Problems with the microwave, the plate didn't rotate as the clip underneath was broken. Luckily we didn't have to use it very often

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this vacation rental has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bryn Awel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Bryn Awel pet friendly?

Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Bryn Awel?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and wifi/internet.

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Vacation rental in Aberystwyth

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Nearby attractions

About this vacation rental

Amenities

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

Is Bryn Awel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bryn Awel?

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