Guests say
Taliesin in Porthmadog is a well-regarded apartment, praised for its comfort, prime location, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities, the harbour, and transport links. The property is described as a cosy and well-equipped base for exploring North Wales & Snowdonia, with several reviews highlighting the convenience of on-site parking and the added bonus of a secure environment.
The apartment consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as immaculate and well looked after. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating that the property is maintained to a high standard.
The location is highly valued by guests for its central position in Porthmadog, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and transport. The convenience of being close to the harbour and heritage railway station is frequently mentioned, making it an ideal base for exploration.
Guests find the apartment very comfortable, with several reviews noting the cosy atmosphere and comfortable furnishings. The presence of a comfy bed and good shower are often mentioned, although there is a minor note about the shower height for taller individuals.
The facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-stocked kitchen and the inclusion of a washing machine. However, there are some comments about the lack of a freezer (which seems to have been addressed later) and minor maintenance issues like a non-working fan and a tin opener.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A delightful ground floor apartment in an attractive, private, security-gated courtyard of a prestigious development of 16 flats and apartments, near Porthmadogs harbour and marina. This welcoming apartment is perfect for a romantic break for couples or an outdoor activity holiday for friends or a small family in this wonderful seaside location. There is secure parking close to the front door making access easier, and once inside you will find this to be a superb apartment offering good quality accommodation with a modern and light feel. This wonderful apartment has spotlighting throughout, and a well-appointed open plan living area, which includes a fitted kitchen with solid slate worktops, a lovely sitting area with comfy sofas, one being a sofa bed for that extra guest, and French doors that open out to a courtyard, where you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or late supper. Both bedrooms are homely and well-appointed, with the main bedroom benefiting from a king-size double and the other room has a single bed. The apartment is within walking distance of all the town's facilities, including shops, pubs, restaurants and the famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Steam Railways. Take a stroll along the coast to the wonderful beach at Black Rock Sands, or explore the pretty village of Borth-y-Gest, enjoy the stunning landscapes, or visit the historic castles at Criccieth, Harlech and Caernarfon. Discover the Llyn Peninsula: with many watersports opportunities at Abersoch and the quaint fishing village of Aberdaron. Everything is so accessible, making this charming apartment the perfect place to stay all year round.
The harbour town of Porthmadog is situated on the Glaslyn Estuary and offers individual shops and restaurants, and is home to the Ffestiniog Railway. Close by is the pretty village of Borth Y Gest and the unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with single sofa bed.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, deep freeze, washer/dryer, TV with basic Sky, Blu-ray, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Secure off road parking for 1 car.
Front, paved area with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking inside or outside in the grounds of this property.
Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 mins walk.
Harbour/marina 1 min walk.
Beach 2 miles.
Note: The raised front paved area is private to Taliesin, the lower gravelled area provides access to neighbouring properties.
Note: Access to keys on initial arrival at the property is via a few small steps.
Note: The outside are is not enclosed so children and pets are to be supervised.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 for this cottage.Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property
Nearby points of interest
- Snowdonia National Park
- National Slate Museum
Reviews (82)
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Maureen
Property clean & comfortable & well supplied with everything we needed. Hopefully we would like a return visit
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Liam
Couldnât fault it!
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Elizabeth
Good local shops and pubs. Downsides were towels so old they were only fit for cleaning up rather than as bath towels, we were able to use a washing machine but didn't work as a dryer and a convoluted process to switch it on which includes reaching into a difficult place under the sink to turn on the water. Felt it was expensive, clearly paying for the location. No welcome milk or bread etc in the kitchen which we are used to from other properties when paying much less than this one!