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The comments below have been copied verbatim from our visitors book over the last year



"Beautiful place, great location. Comfortable and cosy - slept like logs all week! Back to reality next week - boo!" 05/02/11 - 12/02/11 

"Beautiful, cosy little cottage." 16/02/11 - 19/02/11

"We've had another fantastic week in this lovely cottage. Looking forward to coming again in May. Thank you." 26/02/11 - 05/03/11

"We had a great time. The week went too quickly. We picked mussels for dinner twice - nothing like fresh produce. Thanks." 05/03/11 - 12/03/11

"The warmest of welcomes in this lovely cottage. We've enjoyed our week, wonderful walks, wonderful weather. A perfect magical retreat. Thank you. x. We will miss the view. Hope to return." 12/03/11 - 19/03/11

"Great accommodation - Lovely place, plus beautiful weather. We could not have asked for more!" 19/03/11 - 26/03/11

"It's all been said before - A beautiful and cosy boat house and a great place to chill out. Wonderful. x." 26/03/11 - 02/04/11

"Even better than the anticipation. Lovely holiday, wonderful cottage. Loved the bedroom window. Thank you!" 02/04/11 - 09/04/11

"Traeth Dyfi has the wow factor. We have enjoyed the fantastic views and historic ambience. It has been a wonderful week. See you next year. Many thanks." 09/04/11 - 16/04/11

"This is a beautiful, peaceful spot. We loved watching the tides and boats going in and out. The location is perfect for exploring North Wales. Thank you again." 16/04/11 - 23/04/11

"A true little gem of a house and location. We had a brilliant week chilling in Aberdyfi - The weather was fab and also enjoyed just chilling here. I think we'll be back!!" 23/04/11 - 30/04/11

"Absolutely fantastic! The cottage is wonderful, as are the views and Aberdyfi itself. We've never been so relaxed. We really hope to come back. Thank you. x." 30/04/11 - 07/05/11

"Wonderful holiday bolt-hole. Hope to be back. Thank you." 07/05/11 - 14/05/11

"Another enjoyable and relaxing week. Thank you." 14/05/11 - 21/05/11

"Fab time, like being on a boat! Attention to detail fantastic. Will be back. Thanks." 21/05/11 - 28/05/11

"Really enjoyed our stay here. What a fabulous place!" 28/05/11 - 03/06/11

"A fabulous week - best cottage we have stayed in!! Shame it was only for one week. Thanks." 03/06/11 - 11/06/11

"Simply the best. We spent our time relaxing and looking at the views, which were even good on a 'bad' day." 11/06/11 - 18/06/11

"The cottage is truely amazing!! As is Aberdyfi - had lovely long walks, pleasant drives, relaxing evenings and enjoyed the waves lapping at our bedside - although the dog was a tad confused! Hope to be back soon!" 18/06/11 - 25/06/11

"Once again a really fabulous holiday. What a place! The swans are a bonus." "This really is a jewel in the crown of Aberdyfi. What a week, fantastic views and weather, it's all here. Simply gorgeous." 25/06/11 - 02/07/11

"Ideal place for our honeymoon, very relaxing and enjoyable. Treated ourselves to a painting of the cottage from the village gallery. Thank you." 03/07/11 - 09/07/11

"Glorious sunshine, brilliant views, beautiful cottage, immaculately presented. Booked for August next year - can't wait!" 09/07/11 - 16/07/11

"Had a relaxing break. The cottage is lovely and the surrounding countryside is stunning. Thank you for everything - I hope to be back when hopefully it will rain less :) Would recommend The Deli and Seabreeze. Farmers Market in Machynlleth (Wednesdays) worth a visit." 16/07/11 - 23/07/11

"Wow, what a fantastic place - it's like being back at sea. Thank you. x." 01/08/11 - 06/08/11

"We had a lovely time and hope to visit again. I wish the next people who come have as good as a time as we did! xx" 13/08/11 - 20/08/11

"A fantastic two weeks. Really enjoyed the weather and location. Still the best cottage in the village!!" 20/08/11 - 03/09/11

"A relaxing break had in a great place." 03/09/11 - 10/09/11

"Splendid relaxing holiday in your fabulous cottage, despite the dodgy weather!" 10/09/11 - 17/09/11............. Additional e-mail received - "We really did have a splendid time in The Old Lifeboat House. It is so well renovated and fitted out, it really raises the bar for self-catering and did make the holiday so much more special and relaxing."

"Really lovely to be back in Aberdyfi. This fantastic house by the sea made it even better. A really relaxing week in a very comfortable place. Thanks for allowing dogs to stay and for all the extra treats. Look forward to returning next year." 17/09/11 - 24/09/11

"We have had a wonderful and restorative week in this beautiful house. The ambience and decor is stunning and such a pleasure to the eye. Much thought has obviously been given for maximum comfort. The pleasure and peace to body and soul, when we were able to relax to the sound of the sea from the lovely open windows, both morning and evening. It's just an idyllic place to be! The week has passed too quickly." 24/09/11 - 01/10/11

"Thank you for a warm, personal welcome. What a fantastic place! We have stayed in several other places in Aberdovey, but this is by far the best - The history of the Lifeboat House has added to the feeling of living 'on the sea' for a week. Thank you again and for allowing us to bring our dog - Can't wait until we visit again." 01/10/11 - 08/10/11

"A thoroughly enjoyed break. Lovely and worth travelling 368 miles for. 'The dream broken', this place could turn into a regular fix. One of life's little bonuses. Once again thanks." 08/10/11 - 15/10/11

"Fantastic! What a lovely way to spend a restful week in this gem of a holiday home with five star comforts and stunning views. Thank you. We look forward to returning should you have a vacancy next year!" 15/10/11 22/10/11

"So much to say and comment - Fantastic time for my birthday, with lovely walks and trips out - Sunshine all week - Result!! An amazing refurb to a gem in Aberdyfi. A pleasure to stay in such a beautiful cottage - x." .............. Additional note: "This place is a Grand Design. I was waiting for Kevin to arrive on a 'Revisited'." 29/10/11 - 05/11/11

"A perfect holiday retreat. We never tire of coming here!" 05/11/11 - 12/11/11

"Third time for us and every one a winner. Absolutely fab whatever the month, whatever the weather. Always wonderful." 12/11/11 - 19/11/11

"Thank you for a lovely, relaxing stay (as relaxing as life get's with a two year old). Beautiful, atmospheric, intimate. Particularly liked the personal touches!" 19/11/11 - 26/11/11

"Very simply - we loved every moment we spent here! A wonderful holiday retreat. We hope to return soon." 10/12/11 - 17/12/11

"A really enjoyable stay in a lovely cosy cottage. Bed the best I've ever slept on! Hope to come back." 17/12/11 - 20/12/11

"Very nice cottage. Well appointed with everything you need for an enjoyable holiday." 22/12/11 - 29/12/11

"Another wonderful break. Thanks for everything and we will be back!!" 01/01/12 - 07/01/12

"5 fabulous (yes 5!!) weeks here. The weather has been so kind and we couldn't have had a better break. Coming back next January." 07/01/12 - 10/02/12

"Could there be anywhere in North Wales more delightful to spend Valentine's Day!! I don't think so! A wonderful week" 10/02/12 - 18/02/12

"A wonderful start to 2012. Look forward to returning in June." 18/02/12 - 25/02/12

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