About this property
Set on Porthmadog’s wharf in Gwynedd is this delightful seaside holiday home, 25 South Snowdon Wharf. With amenities nearby and the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park within easy reach and fabulous birdwatching opportunities, this home is an ideal base for a couple or small family to enjoy this scenic area of Wales. Allocated parking greets you before making your way into the lovely and bright home; the ground-floor hosts your sleeping quarters, with a double and a twin room to choose from to catch your rest. Finishing off this floor is the shower room, perfect for freshening up after a day at the beach. Make your way upstairs for dinner, with a kitchen equipped with an electric oven and hob for you to rustle up your meals in. From here, the dining space allows you to gather with your loved ones, or you may want to sit out on the balcony, which really steals the show. Completing the property is the sitting area, with a TV and books for your entertainment, and the perfect view for watching the tide come in and out and spotting some local birds - you even have distant views of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Steam Railway from here! When sitting out with a cup of tea, you may spot Curlew, Teal or Redshank on the banks, or even Ospreys, Cormorants, or Black-tailed Godwits exploring the water’s edge, while anglers’ fish off the wall just outside of the property. When you’re ready to head out and explore the town, you can find beaches, shops and restaurants to keep you occupied, as well as handy supermarkets to stock up on the essentials. When you’ve seen the sights and dined at the eateries of Porthmadog, there are a wealth of attractive towns nearby you can visit such as Harlech and Barmouth. Harlech, known for its magnificent beachside castle and beautiful golden sands makes a lovely day out for a couple or family. Barmouth, slightly further down the coast is another friendly town, with stand-up-paddle boarding available and another selection of restaurants to choose from. Inland, you can find a whole host of outdoor activities at the Eryri National Park, or simply enjoy walking through the stunning park. With something for everyone, 25 South Snowdon Wharf is the perfect place for your next break.
The bustling harbour town of Porthmadog lies on the Glaslyn Estuary and enjoys a stunning setting. The gateway to the Snowdonia National Park, Porthmadog is full of individual shops and restaurants, and home to the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn. The pretty village of Borth Y Gest, with its cliffs and coves, is a short walk or drive from the town. The well-known and unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast. Situated on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula, Portmeirion, famous as the location of the TV show The Prisoner and the final episode of Cold Feet, is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. The area also boasts castles at Criccieth and Harlech, and superb unspoilt beaches such as Black Rock Sands, where the sands stretch as far as the eye can see. Also within reach is the famous Zip World Slate Caverns and Bounce Below where you can get involved with a variety of activities including the thrilling zip wires and underground caverns to explore; there is something here to suit the whole family. An ideal location for the attractions of Snowdonia and the The Lleyn Peninsula.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with TV, 1 x ground-floor twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with balcony
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.
2 x TVs, WiFi, and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Allocated, off-road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Ffestiniog Steam Railway Station including a shop and pub are just 80 meters away.
Please note: You can not charge electric cars at this property
Nearby points of interest
- Snowdonia National Park
- National Slate Museum
Reviews (3)
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Karen
No 25 is a comfortable place to stay, tasteful decoration makes the house feel larger than it looks.The view from the French windows is beautiful with lots of bird life and the Ffestiniog railway to watch, really relaxing. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of good quality crockery, pans and glassware. The property is really convenient for the shops, cafes and the Ffestiniog railway and lovely coastal walks. We enjoyed our stay and would stay in No 25 again. The only negative issue for our stay (and weâre not extra picky) was that the floors hadnât been hoovered in the bedrooms and lounge and the bathroom and hall floors were very dusty and âbittyâ. The skirting boards and window cills were very dusty and there was also a collection of cigarette ends just outside the door. We gave it all a quick hoover and clean and it didnât ruin our stay but just wanted to point this out so that the owner can take it up with the cleaning company.
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Shery
We originally went to a beyond-acceptable property, and in the end, the team member from Sykes came and agreed on the unacceptable nature. She was so gracious to take the time to find us a new place to stay. This property was so nice and clean, with a great location and wonderful views of the estuary. It worked out nicely as we were closer to the town of Porthmadog and the train, so one can easily walk to the local town, restaurants, and shops and even take the steam train up into the mountains.
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Karen
It was quite well equipped but the only dishes we could find were plastic! Unfortunately when we arrived it hadn't been cleaned, the cleaners eventually arrived 1.5hrs later and stayed for less than 15 minutes, leaving the bathroom untouched! I reported this to Sykes on the Monday of our stay and they still haven't had the courtesy of coming back to me. I have booked with Sykes on numerous occasions but will be very reluctant to do so again. Whilst it didn't spoil our holiday it did upset us and wasted a few of our precious hours.