Guests say
Tryfar House is a charming, characterful cottage in the heart of Harlech, praised for its cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, and excellent location near the castle and local amenities. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and suitability as a base for exploring North Wales. While many found the cottage clean and comfortable, some noted issues with parking, occasional cleanliness lapses, and minor maintenance concerns. The property is best suited for those with reasonable mobility due to its hillside location. Thoughtful touches such as daffodils and welcome items have been mentioned, though these are not guaranteed.
Several guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but others reported issues such as dust, mould, stains, and the need to wash utensils before use. Cleanliness appears inconsistent, with some positive experiences and some notable concerns.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Harlech Castle, local shops, restaurants, and beautiful scenery. The central setting is ideal for exploring the area, though the steep hill and narrow road may be challenging for some.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy with comfortable beds and good heating. However, some mentioned the living room could be more comfortable, and the space is snug for larger groups. The property is less suitable for toddlers or those with limited mobility due to steps and the hillside location.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials and helpful local information. However, guests noted a lack of private parking, occasional shortages of basics like toilet paper and dishwasher tablets, and some maintenance issues such as mould and rust.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as daffodils and welcome items like tea and coffee, but these are not guaranteed. Communication from the host was mixed, with some finding it helpful and others less so.
About this property
A traditional, homely Welsh cottage, with cosy wood burner and lots of character. Walking distance to the beach and all amenities.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small rear courtyard. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Tryfar House is perfectly positioned just minutes’ walk to the centre of Harlech, where you will find a small grocery deli, cafés, the local pub, ice cream parlour - not forgetting the imposing Harlech Castle, a unesco World Heritage Site, which stands prominently on the rock face. A few minutes’ walk down the hill to the world class Royal St Davids links golf course, more local pubs, and another convenience store. There are miles of idyllic coastline to explore, with picture perfect beaches and dunes you’ll be spoilt for choice, the closest within a 20-minute walk.
Bustling Barmouth is just a short drive away; take a walk along the promenade and indulge in some fish and chips. An iconic feature of the town is Barmouth Bridge, an over 150-year-old railway viaduct across the Mawddach Estuary. It is half a mile in length, with a wooden promenade suitable for pedestrians or cyclists which now forms part of the Wales Coast Path and the Lon Las Cymru Cycle Network. Nantcol waterfalls are just a few miles away and offer a great day out, a perfect place for a picnic. Porthmadog is 10 miles; an attractive harbour town, it is home to the Ffestiniog Steam Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway. The attractive Italianate village of Portmeirion is nearby and a ‘must visit’ whilst in the area.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is a historic mining town is a short drive of 25 minutes, best known for being the slate capital of the world, having recently been awarded the acclaimed unesco World Heritage Site. The area is a mecca for any outdoor enthusiasts, with bike trails, climbing, kayaking, and walking routes in abundance. Here you will also find the award winning Llechwedd slate caverns/Zip World, a great day out, there are various activities for all interests such as deep mine tours, underground golf, ziplines and much more.
Restaurant within ¼ mile. Beach 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely house, ideal space for our holiday. Helpful local leaflets in the property with different attractions in the area. Well equipped kitchen, lots of small nice touches such as tea, coffee, washing up liquid etc. Nice friendly neighbour. Centrally located in Harlech, beautiful beaches nearby. We had a great family holiday. Only niggle is there is not private parking for one car. We had to park as close to the front door as possible to allow others to pass. This made the front door impossible to use. We also came back from a day trip and someone else had parked there blocking the front door so we had to go and park in the long stay car park (at a cost)
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Amardeep
We had a great time at the stay except it needed dusting and remove spiders. The cottage is perfect for restaurants and food around it and castle. We went to snowdonia and visited many places such as zip world with great distance from the cottage. The parking is very tight and not so great. The neighbourhood is very nice and quiet and there is a corner shop at the top of the road which was very convenient. Beautiful Mountain Views with sea. Depending on where u go the roads are a little risky if not used to driving by the countryside. Otherwise great place to stay!
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Tabitha
Cool period cottage. nice beds and bedding. Front door only opens halfway then you have to squeeze through the gap. Advertised as parking but the driveway the key safe is in belongs to neighbour Long stay parking is £16 a day and a 10 min walk. Minimal toilet paper and no hand soap in bathroom