The Iris

TV and multimedia, Living room, Seating area

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

Apartment in Criccieth

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this apartment rental

The Iris is a beachfront property located in Criccieth, 200 metres from Criccieth Beach and 13 km from Portmeirion. Featuring sea and mountain views, this apartment also provides guests with free WiFi.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Criccieth

Nearby attractions

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

7.1 mi

National Trust - Carneddau and Glyderau

26.9 mi

Available Rooms

Apartment with Sea View

1 King • 1 Sofa • 118 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Iris

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

Apartment in Criccieth

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Criccieth

Nearby attractions

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

7.1 mi

National Trust - Carneddau and Glyderau

26.9 mi

Available Rooms

Apartment with Sea View

1 King • 1 Sofa • 118 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(70 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Wonderful

Cafe downstairs and short walk to restaurants,amazing view.

All good

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2024

We’ve had a very great time and the view from the apartment was indescribable simply amazing!

It has all the things that we needed for my friends’ stay. I booked it for my friends who came from Blackburn and visited Criccieth. They really enjoyed the clean and very neat accommodation. We all liked it.

It is all worth it, there is nothing that we didn’t like.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Excellent!

The view on the ocean is unbeatable. A perfect place to stay in the area. We loved absolutely everything, tasty ice-creams included. Additionaly, the place is pet friendly, so we could take our animal companion.

Only the fridges humming is a bit annoying for light-sleepers.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Very dog friendly stay in a great location with fabulous views.

Fabulous location. Stunning view from the lounge window. Spotlessly clean. Very comfy sofas and beds. Great shower. Very dog friendly- beds, bowls, towels and throws for the sofa.

Nothing- we had a fabulous stay

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Amazing location and a stunning property conveniently located above Cadwalders ice-cream shop

Not enough toilet roll for the duration of the stay and nothing to allow us to wash the dishes. Easily purchased but should be available

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Fabulous apartment with amazing sea view, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable in a great location

The apartment had the most amazing sea view, was spotlessly clean, very spacious and well thought out with quality fixtures and fittings, it had an extremely comfortable bed. It was very well equipped, home from home .

couldn't fault it.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Amazing sea view

Lovely apartment with amazing sea view. Comfortable beds, very clean and caters very well for our dogs. The only downside was you have to take the dogs to the farside beach by Dylans. Cadwaladers was great for breakfast too.

A lot of stairs not good for our arthritic dogs.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

highly recommend

stunning view, our 4th stay, fully equipped, immaculately clean

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

This is my second visit to the Iris. It’s a winner, in any weather

The iris is a fantastic property . The views are absolutely amazing. Its next to the beach. Above the Cadwaladers and across from the fish and chip shop. What more could you want 😂 Parking is plentiful.

There isn’t any negatives.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

A lovely apartment with stunning views, in a great location. Very comfortable.

All rooms decorated to a high standard. Comfortable furniture. Amazing location and view.

Nothing comes to mind.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Great

The view was fantastic, checking in was clear, the accommodation was very clean comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely stay again.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Excellent loved it, will be back!

Amazing views-regardless of the weather, you can sit and watch the amazing view of the sea/beach/castle/hills, clean and comfortable apartment with good cooking facilities, we only used 1 of the bedrooms, but a good size if accommodating 4 people. The shower was lovely and nice that there were some toiletries and toilet roll provided. Easy to gain entry and lovely being above the ice cream shop which we frequented a lot during our stay! Very doggy friendly also and dog bowls and bed provided was very nice. Dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid and cloth all provided which is great as these are the things that get forgotten when coming on a self catering holiday! Great stair gates.

I couldn't find a whisk or a sieve-although I may just not have looked in the right place and some of the blinds were difficult to get to lift due to a broken cord in the kitchen and the blind in the bedroom being very heavy, as with most holiday apartments the kitchen knives needed a bit of a sharpen, the tin opener seemed a bit temperamental and the door mat at the entrance to the property really needs updating-this is shared with the ice cream shop, so appreciate that it will mainly be the shop making it dirty, but it is due a change as it is worn out and very dirty and not terribly effective to clean feet on the way in!

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Superb

The view, comfortable seating and comfortable beds. The special touch was the warm welcome for the dog. Doggie bed, throws for settee and bowls.

Occasional banging doors from business downstairs.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

excellent, fabulous place to relax

The view is amazing, very comfortable stay. Beds, sofas all very comfortable. lovely and clean, everything you need is provided.

had elderly parents who struggled a bit with the stairs but wouldn’t put us off booking again.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

The apartment was just fabulous. The views over the bay were amazing. Great location for getting to Zipwire & Snowdon. Ice cream shop below was the best, it had a new waiter & he was brilliant for just having started, an asset to the business

Didnt stay long enough.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

thoroughly recommend this beautiful and clean apartment to enjoy the wonders of Snowdonia

beautiful location with stunning views ,

nothing really - just above the ice cream shop so shared entrance past toilet was the only very minor issue and too much Ice cream😂

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Fab location and spotlessly clean

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Exceptional

Amazing wonderful time we have out there. We will miss an amazing time full of beautiful moments.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful well equipped accommodation/retreat to return to after a day out exploring.

I think as everyone who has previously stayed at the Iris has probably already mentioned, the view from the lounge window is beautiful, a forever changing picture. The accommodation was fantastic, clean, comfortable and everything had been thought off with regards to making the place feel like a home from home. We had a lovely stay Thank You

The Stairs up to the accommodation would probably be daunting if you have mobility challenges, I have not long ago had a replacement knee and just kept reminding myself that it would be worth it when I got to the top. The Parking was a bit problematic but you just have to keep going round and round until hopefully a space becomes available on the near by streets but for loading or unloading for a short time parked outside Cadwallader's ice cream shop below does not hurt.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Amazing, tried to book again whilst there however it’s sold out!

Spotlessly clean, modern, the most peaceful view and great location.

Nothing

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Exceptional

fantastic spacious 2 bed apartment. great location and an amazing view from upstairs

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

The view was beautiful, a lot of thought had gone into making the stay comfortable, we had a lovely break there!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Super location in an exceptionally clean apartment

All the details of codes and instructions for access were emailed to me prior to arrival and it was all very simple.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Marvelous, pity they couldnt organise the weather too

Location and views were wonderful, the welcome package was lovely and all facilities were available, such as washing machines, dryers, hair dryers, microwave, fridge, freezer, information pack for visiting places, two dog beds, the list goes on. Oh and the king size beds were nice too

Only one thing, because we were over the ice cream shop, we could here what I presume were the fridges / freezers keeping the ice cream cold, it was like fans from an air conditioning. But I am a light sleeper, the wife was fine.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Very good

Great location Lovely apartment, comfy beds. Thoughtful bits and pieces - washing powder, dog beds, milk etc. Great! 20% off the Calawaders Store below!

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Superb

great place

4.5 / 5.0

Dec 2021

A wonderful Christmas Present to us, try it.

The Iris has a wow factor as soon as you park up opposite. It sits above an Ice Cream shop evoking childhood memories of Enid Blyton stories, in a street of eclectic cottages that appear to tumble down to the sea. To your right, and visible once inside rises the majestic Criccieth Castle, which you simply have to witness lit from the beach at night. Cricceth will steal your heart if you let it, and the Iris will assist it. I have attached just a couple of pictures I took this Christmas, none of which will do it justice. On a more practical basis, the bedrooms are huge, the sitting room is comfortable, and it has the most well equipped kitchen I have ever found in a rental, down to a Slow cooker! Towels for EVERYTHING, and any Dog would think they were in paradise. Well done The Iris.

There was nothing to dislike, but we deduced 1 point as a few things were not perfect. It was very cold when we arrived as the heating was on a timer, this was quickly rectified when we asked in the shop. One wine glass broke as we removed it from the cupboard, and the microwave had been missed of the cleaning list despite the extra cleaning charge. Sadly,though there was milk in the fridge, the promised specialty teas and coffee jars were empty :-(. We stayed over Christmas and the shop below was closed on the 25th, but for those light sleepers like myself, and noted in previous feedback you can hear the chillers, staff and deliveries very easily in the bedrooms as they are directly above the ice cream chillers, and the staff office is directly outside your door. We had some wonderful pancakes and hot chocolate in the shop on Boxing Day, but using the 20% discount proved a little eventful!! So, one point off, and I’d have probably made it a half if I could :-).

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

An incredible stay

We were in awe of the Iris from the moment we stepped through the door. It is clearly cared for and looked after to a very high standard. The view left us speechless, the property itself is spacious and felt like home within a matter of minutes. A cosy living room, fantastic kitchen and brilliant bedrooms. We brought our giant breed dog with us, something that could have been stressful but was never that, she enjoyed the trip even more than we did! A flawless property we can’t wait to visit again in the near future!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

We loved the flat as an ideal all round family location. We’ve already booked for the next two years!

Superb facilities. Clean and tidy. Fantastic views. Efficient and friendly staff. Perfect location for trips within Snowdonia.

Parking was ok but no assigned parking space.

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Amazing views.

Amazing views, very clean, comfortable and well equipped apartment. The position is excellent there is no parking in front of the property but we had no problems getting a spot less than 100m away.

We are light sleepers and the hum from the fridges in the cafe below was very loud and insistent.

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Superb

Location, view and facilities.

N/a

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Great place to relax with family and dogs

Quite simply the view from the lounge window with the absolute bonus sightings of dolphins on our first evening! The apartment had everything we needed and more…simply outstanding!

Nothing.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Great place, great views, great food, great weather what more could you ask for in September!

Lovely setting spacious very clean and comfortable beds Only minus had to go up 3 flights of stairs to lounge I had recently had fall at home and had to be supervised on stairs - would have been better with rail near bottom of stairs to lounge but did not detract from holiday and it is only temporary.

Above remarks about stairs

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

An Absolute Gem

Home from home, everything you will ever need. Exceptional views, ultra modern, free coffee milk on arrival in the fridge, clean accommodation, comfortable beds, loads of towels, washing machine, tumble dryer. 20% off Cadwaladers shop below. Fish and chip shop over the road with the longest queues I’ve ever seen. Parking on the road opposite the front of the apartment.

Not a criticism just a note.. Bedrooms face onto the main road above Cadwaladers who get deliveries at 7am min to Friday. Cadwaladers are open till 9pm and the loo’s/store rooms are in use constantly. You hear the doors below banging quite a bit but it’s no big deal.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Criccieth?

The average price for a rental in Criccieth is $183 per night. This rental is $40 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Iris. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

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

Is The Iris pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at The Iris?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Nearby attractions

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Is parking included with this apartment?

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