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ID: S278349
15 reviews
No pets
1 Bathroom
WiFi
Parking
Seaside Retreat in Porthmadog is a well-liked holiday bungalow praised for its spaciousness, seaside decor, and proximity to the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and private garden. While some guests noted areas for improvement, the property's charm and location make it a desirable stay.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews, with several guests noting issues such as dust, dirty oven, and general cleanliness under beds and around skirting boards. However, some guests found the property to be clean, leading to a slightly above-average score.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, proximity to the beach, and local amenities. It is also appreciated for its scenic surroundings and accessibility to Porthmadog, contributing to a high score.
Comfort is generally well-regarded with mentions of comfy beds and a restful atmosphere. Some guests, however, noted issues with the master bedroom bed and heating schedule, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are considered adequate with a well-equipped kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, guests mentioned the lack of a teapot, issues with the microwave, and a need for better maintenance, which affects the score.
Unfortunately we’ve been unable assess this category comprehensively enough based on the reviews we’ve received from guests about this property.
Resting on a quiet estate in the popular seaside town of Porthmadog, is this delightful detached bungalow, Seaside retreat. Sleeping up to five guests in an all-ground-floor layout, this property is perfect for a family getaway to the Welsh coast, being just a short walk away from the beauty of Black Rock Sands Beach, as well as within easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park. Park up on the spacious drive before heading into your home-from-home, where you are met with a light and bright, and modern decor. Discover lovely blue soft seating in the sitting room where you can sink into the sofa and catch some favourite shows or films on the Smart TV, a relaxing way to end the day, with an electric stove-effect fire adding extra warmth and character. In the next room, you can spend your evenings around the dining table, set wonderfully before the sliding patio doors looking out to the enclosed garden, you can enjoy a board game brought from home, or keep the chef of the group company as they set to work preparing a home-cooked meal. In the sleek white fitted kitchen, you can make use of the electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, and a handy dishwasher and washing machine too. Dine alfresco in the garden on balmy summer evenings, with an outdoor dining table and furniture to relax at with a glass of wine. Retire to one of the lovely bedrooms with crisp white bed linens and bright white interior, with a king-size bedroom, a double bedroom and a single bedroom to choose from, with plenty of storage for your things too. Feel refreshed within the sparkling bathroom, which is home to a P-shaped bath with an overhead shower, offering you a choice of how to best prepare for your day of adventures. Discover the wondrous Black Rock Sands just an easy stroll away, with a long two-mile stretch of sandy beach offering a beautiful spot for sunbathing, swimming and plenty of watersports including sailing, wind-surfing and water-skiing. A convenience shop rests nearby as well as two pubs, while more choice can be found in the centre of the town with restaurants, supermarkets and cafés. From Porthmadog you can take a fun trip on the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways running along 14-miles of stunning rural countryside and forests on a vintage narrow gauge steam train. Visit the Maritime Museum for local history lovers, or make some new friends at Black Rock Llamas, taking them on a lovely trek in the scenic Welsh countryside setting. Walkers can discover the Rhyd Ddu footpath taking you up Snowden just under 15-miles away, offering easy access to the fantastic Snowdonia National Park. Explore the Llyn Peninsula with its stunning coastline and handful of popular towns and villages, including the sailing haven of Pwllheli, and the beautiful beaches at Abersoch and Criccieth. For a variety of attractions and delights all around, stay at Seaside retreat for a great family holiday in Wales. The Black Rock Beach Club is 5 minutes’ walk away up Beach Road. Good reasonably priced food and drinks and has a relaxed atmosphere and service. There is a lovely outdoor seating area and a children’s play area too
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, where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog. 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 Lleyn Peninsula.
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with P-shaped bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric stove
Gas central heating with electric stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine,.
Radio, Smart TV with Freeview, Blu-ray player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Housebook & Welcome Pack provided.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Enclosed rear garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach 0.6 miles.
Please note : This property only accepts 7 night bookings from Saturday, or Monday - Friday bookings, no short weekend bookings accepted.
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