Penglais Lodge

Friendly welcome on arrival at reception. Fantastic self contained cottage, ideal for visiting the university and very close to bus stops on Penglais Road Appreciated the dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid/handwash. I managed to arrange a Tesco delivery for the evening of my arrival to save lugging shopping up the hill. There’s a washing machine, tumble dryer and large fridge/freezer in the outbuilding if required. I didn’t make use but handy to know

The first thing seen on entering through the garden gate was an overflowing box of wine bottles for recycling from a previous guest! Very dusty floors and the kitchen worktops not as clean as would be ideal (toaster crumbs on the side) but I always take antibacterial wipes when staying away so I cleaned before I cooked. Could’ve done with a tea towel to dry my mug and spoon on the last morning, I felt bad leaving them to dry on the drainer! The bed could do with a deeper mattress (wooden sides of bed dig into legs when sitting on the edge) and the pillows are very basic (flat) but as it was just me I used 3 but if sharing I’d be fighting for more! Oh and the bedside lamp nearest the door didn’t work A personal taste bugbear was the occasional tables in the lounge being ring stained and I really wanted to buy a new rug because the one there just doesn’t go with the decor! Having said all this, there’s nothing to stop me returning and I’ve already booked again for next year

Nice, comfortable cottage. Lovely sitting room. Kitchen well equipped. Outhouse with washer and dryer.

Bed on the small side. Crap pillows. The sitting room is quite dark. Longish walk into the town. Shame the garden wasn't looked after.

The property is run by the University and is across from it, on a busy road. Accommodation was clean and the lounge/dining areas were spacious and comfortable. Kitchen was small but functionable.

Bed was a little uncomfortable and small for us, we needed to buy our own pillows as theirs were not very good. Property is on a busy road and access is quite narrow to drive into.

The layout of the property worked well and was reasonably spacious

The mattress wasn’t good and after 2 nights woke to extreme back pain. I had to sleep on it a third night making my 5 hour drive home the next day difficult. The sofas were equally uncomfortable. As it’s owned by the university it seems to have been kitted out with the same items students get. Fine if you’re young, but middle aged a bit more comfort is required.