Guests say
Bay View Apartment in Porthmadog is highly praised for its stunning views, cleanliness, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, comfortable furnishings, and the thoughtful touches from the owner. The proximity to local amenities and the added convenience of a cafe/restaurant next door enhance the experience. While some minor suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The apartment consistently receives accolades for its cleanliness, with numerous guests describing it as 'spotless' and 'well maintained'. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness that contributes significantly to the comfort and satisfaction of the guests.
The location is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with guests loving the proximity to beaches, walks, and Porthmadog. The views over the bay are a standout feature, and the ease of access to Snowdonia and local attractions is greatly appreciated.
Comfort is well-regarded, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the apartment cosy. However, there are a few mentions of the sofas and chairs being uncomfortable, which slightly lowers the score in this category.
The apartment is praised for being well-equipped and offering ample space. Nonetheless, some guests noted the lack of a washing machine and suggested upgrading the TV to a smart TV. The presence of a cafe/restaurant next door is a plus.
Guests have mentioned thoughtful gestures such as a welcome pack and helpful communication from the owner, Fiona. While these gifts contribute to a positive experience, it is important to note that such personal touches, although delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Porthmadog 1 mile. Nestled on the coast of the seaside village of Borth-y-Gest, is this delightful apartment, boasting incredible views across the bay. The interior has a wonderful light painted decor, with large windows offering an abundance of natural light, with lovely period features such as the A-framed beams, which give the rooms a warm and welcoming feeling throughout. The ground floor has a convenient cloakroom adjourning the double bedroom with feature fireplace, ideal for those with limited mobility, whilst the first floor offers a twin bedroom and a further super king-size with zip and link features, able to accommodate all types of groups wishing to stay here. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom comprising of toilet, basin and bath with shower over. There is a family bathroom, with an elegant bath and shower over, so you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a tiring day to wash away those aches and pains. The first floor houses the open-plan living space, with a large sitting area along a large bay window. Curl up on the provided seating and let the gas fire keep you warm during those chillier evenings. The kitchen has been fitted to a high-standard, with quality appliances so you can easily rustle up a delicious home-cooked meal for the whole family, to be enjoyed at the spacious dining area overlooking the bay with a well-deserved glass of wine. Situated across the road from the property is a delightful licensed café/bistro, where you can take a stroll towards and enjoy a spot of lunch of an afternoon. You can also enjoy a super breakfast, lunches, cakes and cream tea. Being situated right on the front of the bay, you can spend the days strolling on the beach, or walking around to two other spectaluar beaches where you may decide to take a dip. The thriving harbour town of Porthmadog is a mile away, and boasts a plethora of tourist attractions, including the magnificent Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, perfect for exploring the delight of the Snowdonia National Park countryside. Nearby are Zip World, Bounce Below and a little further is Snowdonia. The nearby river of Afon Glaslyn provides the perfect opportunity for some water sports, get involved with fishing or simply sailing and delight in the coastal views. Bay View Apartment is the perfect choice for a seaside holiday to the stunning Welsh countryside.
Porthmadog is a coastal town in Gwynedd, Wales, resting alongside the Afon Glaslyn. Boasting a plethora of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all of your amenities, as well as a delightful sandy beach. You are within reach of the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, offering picturesque countryside sites, with trails for walking and cycling opportunities.
Accommodation
Can also be booked alongside our sister apartment 991797 Sea View Apartment which is next door, 14809 Maritime Mews 6 The Oakleys which is near the harbour in Porthmadog.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x first floor super king-size (zip/link, can be two singles upon request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC and 1 x first-floor twin room.
Family bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
The first floor is a living, dining and kitchen area with 2 bay windows overlooking the bay.
Featuring a vaulted ceiling with beams.
Gas central heating.
Electric Aga oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge with ice box, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, a selection of books, games and WiFi.
Fuel and Power Inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels inc in rent.
One large private parking space and roadside parking is also available.
Two well-behaved medium size dogs welcome, £30 per dog per week.
Licenced bistro, coffee shop, ice cream shop, gift shop in the village and pub 0.8 miles
Reviews (33)
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Graeme
It was spacious and comfortable. The location was superb, overlooking the bay. It was within easy walking of numerous small coves and beaches which were mostly sandy - great for the 3-year old. The apartment was also within a 15-20 minute mostly level walk of Porthmadog, so the car mostly remained parked up! There were also lovely woodland walks behind the apartment which provided a nice alternative to the coast. The apartment is dog-friendly. The owner was extremely obliging and able to help with any problems as she lived close by. All round we had a super holiday and would have no doubt in recommending it to family and friends. We look forward to returning.
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Teresa
The location of the Apartment could not have been improved on, as is as close to the sea as it can be and has the most enchanting view over the Bay. The large windows of the open plan living space frame the magnificent sea within the bay and the majestic mountains beyond it. The extraordinary scenery changes on hourly based and depending on the amount of sunshine changes colours as well. No wonder that Borth-y-Gest is considered Porthmadogâs beauty spot. The Apartment is large, comfortable in every sense. The interior is furnished well and aesthetically pleasing. It offers plenty of space for all, children and adults alike. The kitchen is very well equipped if one wishes to prepare even most elaborate of meals. We loved the bathrooms that were spacious and showers with excellent pressure and lovely hot water. The linen and towels were lovely and had a scent of fresh air. The beds were comfortable ensuring good night rest. Our lovely Hostess Fiona welcomed us on our arrival and guided us to our parking area. She also kindly gifted us with some lovely local cookies, chocolate and bottles of milk for much needed cup of tea after our journey. We had a lovely weather through out of our stay and even the temporary showers were enjoyed indoors looking at the outstanding scenery all around us. The coast in Borth-y-Gest is beautiful and lends itself for walks and number of small beaches are perfect for making sand castles and flying kites. The big Plus of staying in the Apartment is its proximity to the Restaurant that is situated on the ground floor with tasty dishes that are on offer there and Cafe/Bistro next door that offers wide range of meals, lovely coffee and delicious ice cream. Both venues are well known in the area for tasty food and always in demand. Porthmadog 20 min walk away offeres a wide range of shops and supermarkets, few charity shops and couple of antique shops with interesting objects. Our memories of our stay in the Apartment and our visit to Borth-y-Gest will always be full of beauty and comfort. We are very happy to recommend this apartment in this location for all who seek rest from hustle and bustle of busy life and seek to restore harmony to mind&body and spirit.
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Dirk
Great view, so relaxing to view the bay. Also a nice spot to start walking several routes to do. Thanks Fiona for the nice apartment