Guests say
Branwen is a well-equipped and comfortable apartment in Porthmadog, boasting stunning harbour views and mountain scenery. Guests appreciate its proximity to local amenities, including the Ffestiniog railway, and the peaceful environment. The balcony is a highlight, offering a serene spot to enjoy warm evenings. The apartment's cleanliness and thoughtful touches, such as complimentary milk and biscuits, contribute to a highly recommended stay, despite a minor note on wardrobe space.
The apartment is described as 'really clean', indicating a high standard of cleanliness that guests can expect.
The location is praised for its excellent proximity to the town, harbour, and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring Porthmadog.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, with special mentions of the well-equipped kitchen and the enjoyable balcony space.
The apartment is well-equipped, with a great shower room and kitchen. However, a small criticism regarding the lack of a wardrobe slightly impacts the score.
The provision of complimentary milk and biscuits is a thoughtful touch, although it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Branwen is a stylish maisonette apartment, set over the first and second floors, opposite the harbour in Porthmadog, Gwynedd. With uninterrupted views of the harbour, Welsh mountains, and the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Steam Railway line, while offering all the home comforts needed for a self-catering break, this holiday home makes the perfect base from which a couple or solo traveller can explore Wales. A designated parking space greets you, before making your way up the stairs and into your home-from-home. Unload your bags into the double bedroom, which boasts a sloping, timber ceiling creating an inviting atmosphere when it is time to rest. From here, climb the stairs to the second floor to find the shower room, complete with a walk-in shower and toasty heated towel rail, where you can prepare for your days out. Back on the first floor, the open-plan living space welcomes you to cook, dine, and unwind. With neat wooden worktops, an electric cooker, and a fridge, the kitchen has everything you need to rustle up dinner, while the dining table with ample seating is where you can savour your hard work. Finishing off the space is the sitting area, furnished with a plush pink suite, perfectly positioned to enjoy the view. The balcony completes the home, where there is an ideal perspective for watching the boats come in and out and viewing some local birds - you can even see the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Steam Railway from here! While relaxing with a cup of tea, you may notice Curlew, Teal, or Redshank on the banks, as well as Ospreys, Cormorants, or Black-tailed Godwits investigating the water's edge, while anglers fish off the wall just outside the property. When you're ready to explore the town, there are beaches, shops, and restaurants to keep you busy, as well as supermarkets to stock up on necessities. After you've seen the sites and dined at Porthmadog's restaurants, there are a number of charming places close to visit, including Harlech, Criccieth and Barmouth. Harlech, with its spectacular beachfront castle and golden dunes, is a fantastic day out for a couple or family. Barmouth, a little farther down the coast, is another welcoming town with stand-up paddle boarding and a variety of eateries to pick from. Inland, the Eryri National Park offers a variety of outdoor sports, or you may simply stroll through the beautiful park. Enjoy a break with your other half at Branwen.
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 Caernarfon. 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 Llyn Peninsula.
Accommodation
First and second floor maisonette.
One double bedroom.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony
Electric panel heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.
TV, WiFi, and a selection of books.
Power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road, designated parking for 1 car.
Balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, harbour 0.1 mile.
Note: There are external steps up to the property
Reviews (5)
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Janet
A short distance from the town and local walks to the nature reserve. The maisonette is well equipped and very comfortable. I had a very enjoyable week.
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Brian
Really clean and well equipped. Only small criticism is the lack of a wardrobe. We had a mid week weddding at Portmeirion and found the lack of hanging space awkward. Complimentary milk and biscuits on arrival was a nice touch.
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Darius
The view of the harbour is idyllic, and on the hot days we sat on the balcony in the evening thinking we were in Italy. The parking is very convenient and the area was very peaceful.