Guests say
Taliesin is a well-equipped, comfortable ground floor apartment in a superb central yet quiet location in Porthmadog, with secure private parking. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, warmth, and thoughtful amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales. The owner is noted for being helpful and responsive. While a few minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvement are mentioned, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of reviews highlight the apartment as very clean, spotless, and well looked after. Only one review mentioned old towels, but this was an exception among otherwise glowing feedback.
The location is universally praised as perfect, central, quiet, and convenient for exploring Porthmadog and the surrounding area. Secure parking and proximity to amenities are frequently mentioned as major advantages.
Guests describe the apartment as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with good quality beds and furnishings. A few minor issues were noted, such as the shower height for tall guests and hard bed corners, but these did not detract significantly from overall comfort.
The apartment is well equipped with kitchen appliances, WiFi, and thoughtful extras. Some minor maintenance issues (e.g., oven, bathroom fan, remote control) and suggestions for more cupboard space or a dishwasher were mentioned, but most guests found the facilities excellent.
The owner is frequently praised for being helpful and responsive, and the property is stocked with useful items like kitchen essentials and local information. While some guests noted the absence of welcome gifts such as milk or bread, these are not guaranteed.
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 Porthmadog’s 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, Smart 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 or vaping 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 area 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
Reviews (98)
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Helen
So central and all you need xx
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John
Had a bit of a problem with the television, he sorted it promptly.
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Andrew
Although a sofa bed is available in the lounge to create space for a fourth, I think this would be a âstretchâ. The apartment is well furnished â both beds are quite new and comfortable and there are good wardrobe and drawer options for storage. In the living area, the sofas and dining furniture are similarly quite new and of good quality. The bathroom is small but modern and well-equipped including bath and overhead shower. Lounge, dining area and kitchen all share one open-plan area. The Sky wi-fi was reliable and a large smart LG TV offers lots of apps. The kitchen has a good range of modern appliances and lots of useful equipment but there isnât much cupboard space to store food beyond the fridge. We missed having a dishwasher â this could be accommodated by the owner with a better kitchen design next time round? Iâm allergic to dogs and was pleased that the property including carpets seemed to have adequately cleaned on arrival. Nonetheless, where a property like this is dog-friendly Iâd prefer to see a specialised cat/dog vacuum with HEPA filters being used rather than a standard Henry. The apartment is well located â central but off the main road, quiet with private parking and a small outdoor seating spot. Porthmadog itself is a welcoming place with good shops including three large supermarkets. We found it a good base to explore the Llyn peninsula â castles, coastal walks, great beachesâ¦and lots of scenic railway options. As first time visitors to the area, the local information provided by the owner in the house file was much appreciated. We will definitely return.