Guests say
Guests have praised 3 Pensyflog Barns for its comfort, modern amenities, and proximity to local attractions and shops. The property offers stunning views, a secure garden, and is well-equipped, though some minor maintenance issues and missing items were noted.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards.
The location is highly regarded for its closeness to the beach, shops, and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
The property is considered comfortable with ample space and separate bathrooms, though the mention of a broken shower head suggests a slight deduction for comfort.
Facilities are generally good with smart TVs and a well-equipped kitchen, but feedback about missing items like a PlayStation and a big pan, as well as a broken shower head, indicate room for improvement.
While guests appreciated the dog beds and felt looked after, the lack of a welcome pack was a point of disappointment. As gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is polite to note that such amenities are not guaranteed.
About this property
Resting in the coastal town of Porthmadog, Gwynedd is 3 Pensyflog Barns, a delightful, four-bedroom cottage. Within walking distance of the beach and a hub of amenities, whilst a car journey away from the Eryri National Park, 3 Pensyflog Barns offers a homely base with a contemporary feel, complete with flexible sleeping arrangements, an enclosed garden, and elevated countryside views. Park up on the shared driveway and make your way, on foot, to your stone-fronted dwelling. Be greeted by the well-equipped kitchen, complete with all the necessary appliances for a self-catered stay, where you can rustle up meals to be enjoyed around the formal dining table; on warmer days, set the patio table and dine alfresco with the sunshine above. Retreat to the living/dining room to unwind after a busy day exploring North Wales, with plush seating to sink into and a Smart TV for entertainment. Complete your nightly routine in either the sleek shower room, or indulge in a soak in the main bathroom, ahead of sloping off to sleep in one of four bedrooms on offer; select between a king-size with Smart TV and a bunk room on the first floor, and two further king-size bedrooms on the second floor, one which benefits with a Smart TV. With plenty to see and do, 3 Pensyflog Barns is set conveniently near the Maritime Museum, Borth y Gest Beach, and the Black Rock Llamas attraction, along with a selection of cafes, convenience stores and pubs to take advantage of. The stunning Black Rock Sands is the ultimate beach, with watersports, caves, rock pools, multi-coloured headlands, and a sandy seaside for building your sand castles with the little ones, this Site of Special Scientific Interest is sure to be a favourite amongst your group. Be sure to pop into Y Sgwar, an award-winning, family-friendly restaurant; serving local and seasonal produce, you may want to book ahead, before tucking into a meal with your loved ones. If you’re after a drink, make your way to The Australia, home of the Purple Moose Brewery and ideal for taste-testing some local ales; there’s even a good choice of bar food for when you get peckish. For a stylish bar, ideal for any gin drinker, you can find The Golden Fleece Inn; another award winner, this bar is home to a beer garden for the sunnier months and another quality restaurant to dine at. A truly unique day can be enjoyed at the Italianate village of Portmeirion, just a scenic drive away, known for its picture-perfect architecture and village design created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis. Travel into the National Park to follow the wealth of walking trails and cycling routes in the region, aiming south towards the Harlech coastline, where you can also tour the local castle, stroll along the beach, and tour the Llanfair Slate Caverns. Reroute north to discover the magnificent Caernarfon Castle, practise your swing at Caernarfon Golf Club, or enjoy a picnic at Gypsy Wood Park, with Anglesey and its abundance of attractions higher up. All of this awaits at 3 Pensyflog Barns.
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
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV, 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
3 x Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Shared driveway with space for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, furniture and lawn.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.5 miles, Porthmadog Harbour 1.1 miles, beach 1.7 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior; please take care
Reviews (6)
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Andrea
The accommodation was spotless and very welcoming with all the comforts of home. The garden was secure with no worries for the dogs to get out. A great location for shopping and exploring North Wales. We have had a fantastic holiday, which has been helped by the lovely weather, and can highly recommend this property.
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Amanda
We went to Blackrock Sands, Cricieth, Anglesey, Barmouth and lots of other places. Nearby is an Osprey Centre (Bywyd Gwyllt Glaslyn) this is well worth a visit, the volunteers for the charity do an amazing job and very informative. 3 Pensyflog Barns is a beautiful house, very comfortable, looking out to the hills / mountains at the back. The garden is secure for the dog too, with a gate at the top. The house sleeps up to 8 people, so there was enough seating downstairs for everybody. The kitchen had a kettle, toaster, coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer. I couldnât find a washing line to dry clothes while the sun was out. There is a small maiden, however this blew over. The kitchen needed another big pan, especially if you have 8 people to feed. There was only one big pan so had to improvise with the slow cook pot to keep things warm. There are lots of smaller pans. Plenty of cutlery, glasses, mugs plates and bowls etc. Upstairs there was one wardrobe to use in the main bedroom, with a couple of hangers. (the other wardrobe had a padlock around the handles) There were no wardrobes in any of the other bedrooms. The bathrooms were gorgeous, a rubber bath mat is needed in the bath as itâs slippery when having a shower. We had 2 very disappointed children as there was no PlayStation which was advertised on the details, they were really looking forward to playing on it in the evenings. Reading another review, they mentioned a welcome pack. There was no welcome pack, so after a long journey, we arrived looking forward to a cuppa to find an empty fridge! Weâve always had a welcome pack in every holiday home weâve stayed in, so had to go and buy milk etc. Over all, itâs a beautiful house, in a great location, but it just needs a few things adding to make the stay easier and take the play station off the details to avoid upset children.
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Jackie
Shower head in the main bathroom was broken so had to use shower in the 3rd floor. We would highly recommend this cottage we loved everything about it.