Guests say
Ffestiniog View in Porthmadog is highly praised for its excellent location beside the heritage railway, offering superb views and easy access to local attractions. Guests consistently mention the property’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable, spacious layout. The upside-down design maximises the views, and the accommodation is ideal for train enthusiasts. While some guests note that the balcony and certain areas could benefit from a little maintenance, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests keen to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as very clean, spotless, and tidy throughout. Only one review mentioned a need for a deep clean, but this was contradicted by others. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is universally praised, especially for train lovers, with direct views of the Ffestiniog Railway and proximity to the town centre, bus stops, and local walks. Guests found it ideal for exploring the area.
Guests describe the property as comfortable, spacious, and well laid out, with cool bedrooms and a light-filled living area. A minor mention of the property being slightly dated and one comment about heating control, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and provides useful appliances and amenities. Some reviews mention the need for TLC, particularly for the balcony and decking, and a lack of a shower mat, but these are minor compared to the positive feedback.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as kitchen essentials (washing up liquid, cloths, kitchen roll, dishwasher tablets) being provided. Please note that such items are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Steam enthusiasts will love this holiday property, with balcony overlooking the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway and Glaslyn Estuary..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Balcony
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Balcony. Parking for 1 car.. This terraced holiday property enjoys views from the balcony over the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways with historic steam engines bustling off to either Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caernarfon. There are also superb mountain views and the delightful beaches at Black Rock Sands and Borth y Gest are only a few minutes away by car. The property is situated on the private South Snowdon Wharf Estate, on the site of the old slate wharves which the Ffestiniog Railway was built to serve, and has been upgraded and modernised to a very good standard. This makes a great base for exploring the area. Criccieth, with its castle, the Italianate village of Portmeirion and pretty Beddgelert are nearby. Visit Blaenau Ffestiniog, the adventure capital of North Wales, with the largest zip wire zone in the world, Bounce Below underground trampolining in a slate cavern, and the Stiniog downhill bike trails. Shop 200 yards, restaurant/pub 100 yards.
Free WiFi
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Nearby points of interest
- Snowdonia National Park
- National Slate Museum
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
Very much enjoyed the holiday
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Yvonne Turner
The cottage was perfect for what we wanted. The location was fabulous. Highly recommend for a family of 3-4 people.
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Virginia Hone
We had a very pleasant stay , the property had everything we needed, with an added bonus of all the interesting activities going on at the heritage railway!!!