Guests say
Harbourside is a well-received cottage in Porthmadog, praised for its prime location, comfortable furnishings, and thoughtful touches like wireless charging lamps and a games room. While some guests mentioned minor issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found Harbourside clean and tidy, though a few noted areas where dust, cobwebs, or overlooked items detracted from the overall cleanliness. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a common trend.
The location is consistently lauded for its proximity to the waterfront, pubs, restaurants, and shops. Guests appreciate the ease of parking and the convenience for exploring local attractions.
The majority of guests found the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. However, some noted issues with heating on the ground floor and the mattresses in some rooms, suggesting room for improvement.
The property is well-equipped with a modern kitchen, bathroom, and a popular games room. Some guests suggested upgrades like better mattresses and additional kitchenware, but overall, the facilities were well-received.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful extras such as charging lamps, games, and a welcome pack. While these gifts enhance the experience, it's important to note that such personal touches may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
The property
Harbourside is a welcoming mid-terrace grade II listed cottage, directly adjacent to the harbour in the old part of Porthmadog.
Harbourside is a three-storey base, ideal for friends and families wishing to relax and explore the treasures on offer along this beautiful coastline of North Wales.
The cottage is well appointed, and is decorated and furnished in a homely style, providing everything you need for a comfortable stay, whether a short break or longer.
You enter the property into a stylish sitting room, where you can cuddle up to enjoy some television by the electric fire. You will also find the fully equipped kitchen diner which includes Belfast sink, twin electric ovens, induction hob, dishwasher and microwave. There is also a dining table with seating for six, which makes a sociable space for those leisurely breakfasts and late suppers.
Heading upstairs, the first-floor boasts a triple bunk room with wooden furnishings and ample storage for guests to unpack, as well as a shower room with a spacious walk-in shower so guests can get ready in style. The first floor also hosts a games room / snug where you can challenge your loved ones to a game of pool, air hockey, table football or darts.
Climbing up to the second-floor there is a double bedroom with hanging space and a further king-size bedroom with a sea and sand colour theme.
Outside you can grab a free roadside parking spot or head to the nearby public car park, and with the beach, harbour and town all just a short walk away, this property makes a perfect place to stay.
All the amenities of this historic seaside port are on the doorstep - visit the craft and souvenir shops, excellent restaurants, tea rooms and inns, stroll along the coast to the famous Black Rock Sands beach, or to visit the pretty village of Borth-y-Gest, of which the beach is just 10 minute stroll away from the property.
Nearby attractions include the world-famous Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam train, only a five-minute walk from the cottage, so hop on board to travel 13.5 miles through some of the most dramatic scenery the area has to offer.
Visit Llechwedd Slate Caverns, which is now also the home of Zip World Titan, the longest four-man zip wire in Europe, as well as Bounce Below, an underground trampoline park, and Antur Stiniog Mountain Bike centre with its various downhill trails.
The Italianate village of Portmeirion is also only two miles away and makes for a charming day out.
For an ideal retreat, all year round, choose the delightful Harbourside as your home-away-from-home.
The bustling harbour town of Porthmadog is know as the gateway to the Snowdonia National Park, and is full of shops and restaurants, and home to the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery. The pretty village of Borth Y Gest, with its cliffs and coves, is a short drive away, whilst the unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x triple bunk room.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor kitchen diner and living room.
Electric wood burning stove.
Games room / snug with games table, dart board and sofa.
Gas central heating with partial underfloor heating.
Twin ovens, electric hob, fridge Washing Machine and dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent (beach towels not included).
Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available on request.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Free roadside parking on first-come, first-Served basis, additional free parking in a car park nearby.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1 mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Snowdonia National Park
- National Slate Museum
Reviews (24)
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Lesley
Lounge was very comfortable everything you need in the kitchen. Beautiful bathroom. Only problem was you couldn't open windows . Perfect location hopefully going back next year.
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Margaret
The property comfortably caters for 6 people and the games room was a real bonus as we had two children in the party. Parking close by, which we had anticipated might be a problem, was no trouble at all. Our only criticism is lack of ventilation in the bedrooms which could be stuffy. A problem with the internet connection was sorted by Mark as soon as reported. A very nice place to stay.
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Bryony
Good space, bedrooms were all a good size, games room a bonus. Lounge was very comfy and useful to have the Smart TV. Bathroom was great - perfect for showering after a beach day. Recommendations: Kitchen is well done but could do with some small pots and pans, and the fridge was a struggle for the week as it was very small for a family of four who didn't want to eat out all of the time. Pillows and bedding could do with refreshing (especially in the master bedroom - front top floor). Also, in the warm weather, it would have been good to be able to open the windows as the house got quite stuffy. That said, it really is a fab cottage and it's an amazing location - our kids were thrilled to be so close to the park.