Guests say
9 The Oakleys in Porthmadog is highly praised for its cleanliness, superb location near shops and harbour, and comfortable furnishings including a reclining settee. Guests appreciate the secure parking and the views from the property. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The apartment consistently receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being clean and well-presented upon arrival.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, being close to local amenities, harbour views, and transport links, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Comfort is well-regarded with positive comments on the comfy furniture and beds, though there is a mention of the apartment being cold on arrival.
Facilities are generally good with secure parking and a well-appointed kitchen, but some reviews note the absence of a dishwasher and minor maintenance issues.
While guests mention receiving Welsh cakes and milk, there are not enough references to thoughtfulness-related gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are appreciated but not guaranteed.
About this property
Perched in the popular coastal town of Porthmadog, Gwynedd, is this fantastic two-bedroom, first-floor apartment. Enjoying a fabulous location just moments away from the harbour offering beautiful sea views from your accommodation, as well as being near to the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and the local amenities, 9 The Oakleys makes for a wonderful dwelling for couples or a family of looking to embark on their next North Wales adventure. Enter the secure, gated complex, where you will be greeted by a convenient off-road parking space, before you make your way up to your new home-from-home. Be welcomed into the open-plan living area, sure to be the social hub of the home, where you can look forward to whipping up culinary delights for your guests, with the help of the electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with ice box. Settle down at the dining table for four to catch-up on the day’s events with your guests over a tasty meal and a bottle of wine. After a satisfying meal, retire to the plush reclining sofa, where you can relax in style in front of your favourite TV show. Pour in the bubbles and soothe tired muscles with a soak in the bath, or indulge in a refreshing rinse in the shower, before choosing from two well-appointed bedrooms to catch your rest in, a double and a single with pull-out trundle, both with plenty of storage for your belongings. Take advantage of your superb and central location, where you will find an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants right on your doorstep, including The Australia, Yr Hen Fecws and the Glaslyn Tandoori, as well as a good selection of takeaways for those evenings where you fancy ordering in! Well-stocked convenience stores are also within easy reach, where you can stock-up on last minute essentials and ingredients to re-create your favourite holiday dishes in the comfort of 9 The Oakleys. Take a leisurely walk along the picturesque harbour where you can peruse the exhibits on offer in the Maritime Museum or hop aboard a vintage steam train at the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway, where you can sit back and relax as you soak up 14-miles of magnificent views. The wildlife enthusiasts will not want to miss out on paying a visit to the Black Rock Llamas with treks available, whilst keen golfers will be well-catered for at the excellent Porthmadog Golf Club. For a fun-filled day at the beach, head to Borth Y Gest or Morfa Bychan, where you can spend a day bathing on the sands and beachcoming the shores. Harlech is just a short drive away and is home to the Royal St. David’s Golf Club, the Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve and the gorgeous Harlech Beach. Further afield, you will find the historic town of Caernarfon, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Caernarfon Castle. For an escape to North Wales like no other, choose 9 The Oakleys.
Porthmadog sits on the Glaslyn Estuary and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is possible to travel by steam through the breathtaking beauty of Snowdonia to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn from Porthmadog, the entrance to the Snowdonia National Park. Porthmadog also has a number of unique stores and eateries. Borth Y Gest, a charming seaside community with cliffs and coves, is only a short drive or walk away. There is a well-known Italianate village just down the coast known as Portmeirion.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with pull-out trundle.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas fired underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.
TV, music system, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 2 miles
Reviews (34)
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Christine
We really enjoyed our stay.
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Allison
We believe our dogs were not excessively noisy. Accommodation allowed up to 2 dogs, but it was clear that the resident neighbours did not like dogs as notice on door. We think you should not advertise having dogs at the property with the current neighbours. We have provided this feedback to the co-owner
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Alan
Apartment was very clean on arrival, facilities were excellent as was the location,literally on the harbour in porthmadog. Would stay again and recommend.