Bod Eithin

ID: S1324170

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 12
  • ・ Pets 3

Guests say

Bod Eithin is a spacious and comfortable holiday cottage in Harlech, praised for its fantastic location near the beach and castle, with stunning mountain views. Guests enjoyed the good-sized garden, peacefulness, and the hot tub. The house is ideal for family gatherings, offering ample space and a well-stocked local shop nearby. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experience.

Most guests found the property clean, though there were isolated complaints about kitchen cleanliness and pet stains on a window. The issues seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.

The location is highly praised for its proximity to Harlech beach, the castle, and local amenities, with beautiful views and easy access to transport, making it an ideal spot for a holiday.

The property is generally considered comfortable, with a spacious layout and cosy living areas. Some guests mentioned the need for more garden seating and a squeaky bed, slightly affecting the comfort score.

Facilities like the hot tub are well-received, but guests noted a tired kitchen, broken items, and insufficient cutlery and garden furniture, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.

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.

About this property

Wow! Amazing and enormous property a stone’s throw from the beach and beautifully presented and decorated to a high standard with all modern conveniences having recently been decorated with 3 new bathrooms in 2022. It also boasts a hot tub for seven guests to enjoy!.

Ground Floor:

Living room: 50" TV, Sky Movies, Sky Sports, DVD Player

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Air Fryer, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Bunk (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed, Smart TV

Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 4: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV

Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.

Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available on request. Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and firepit barbecue. Hot tub (private). Private parking. No smoking.. Ideal touring location. Bod Eithin is able to welcome guests on a fabulous Welsh stay being detached, well appointed, and centrally heated. It is ideal for larger groups of family or friends and sits adjacent Royal St David’s Golf Course with close and easy access to the breath-taking Harlech beach. The house also benefits from a generous landscaped garden all set below the imposing Harlech Castle with beautiful views over to the mountains of Snowdonia.

Bod Eithin is spacious and furnished to a high standard. It is ideally located for families, as it is a short walk from the award winning 4 mile long, sandy Harlech beach. It is regularly awarded as one of the finest beaches in Wales and is backed by protected sand dunes. Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (sssi), Morfa Harlech is now a National Nation Reserve, one of only 70 in the UK. It boasts numerous important sanctuaries for wildlife. In spring and summer keep an eye out for the three-coloured dune pansy, the pyramidal orchid or even the scarce bee orchid. When in ?ower, the dry dune grasslands are home to a number of butter?ies and moths, such as the six-spot burnet moth and the common blue and small copper butter?ies.

Other insects such as some of our rarest mining bees who depend on bare sand and you may spot a sand lizard, too. Ringed plover nest on the beach in spring and other birds such as the skylark and stonechat breed in the dunes, with redshank and lapwing using the saltmarsh. In winter wading birds such as oystercatcher, dunlin and sanderling feed along the shoreline, and wildfowl make use of the estuaries and saltmarsh.

Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, Bod Eithin is perfectly placed for reaching the tourist attractions of Zip World, Llanfair Slate Caverns, Shell Island, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Barmouth, Beddgelert, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and Coed-y-Brenin Forest. The town of Harlech is designated a unesco World Heritage Site, courtesy of Harlech Castle built in 1282 and a world record holder for the steepest street in the world at 37.54%, Fford pen Llech. The world renowned Royal St David’s Golf Course is opposite (a top 50 course in Great Britain & Ireland). Walkers, mountain bikers, climbers, bird watchers and fishermen will find plenty to test their skills in the area, and for those wanting to travel slightly further, Snowdon, the Lleyn Peninsula and Betws-y-Coed are all an easy scenic drive away. For those with a head for heights fast jets can be seen training and photographed as part of the Mach Loop and flights can be arranged from the nearby Snowdonia Flight School to take you over the summit of Snowdon. The town has a swimming pool and climbing wall with instructors available for helping young and old alike. There are excellent boutique restaurants and cafes in the town, (booking is essential in high season).

The interior design is sure to delight and excite you in equal measure. This detached house is set in a peaceful, rural location, with the garden enveloping you with far reaching views to Snowdonia from the rear and over the golf course and sand dunes to the front. The outside space is great for children, families and dogs alike, with comfortable outdoor seating, a fire pit and best of all, a top of the range hot tub.

Stepping inside the property from the drive way you enter into the hall, which leads you through into the heart of the home; the exquisite open plan kitchen/dining area. Catering to your culinary needs is a well-equipped kitchen, with sweeping worktops and farmhouse wood units, as well as all the essentials that you will require to whip up a delicious evening meal for you and your loved ones. The attention to detail is second to none, and you have everything you could wish for an indulgent, memorable stay. Soak up the atmosphere as your loved ones gather around the dining table; this is an exceptionally beautiful setting for your evening meals. Flowing from the kitchen area to the garden this leads to a porcelain tiled patio with bench seating for 12. Adjacent the kitchen is the living room, with sofas you could all too easily fall asleep on, as they are so cosy and inviting, especially after a day of exploration and high-spirited adventure. As the evening draws to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the well-presented bedrooms. Each bedroom enjoys refreshing design, with quality linens as well as its own character and flair; you are sure to wake refreshed and eager to embrace the day ahead. A sunrise or sunset walk on the impressive beach is a must – whatever the weather! You may even spot a dolphin or two! Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards. Harlech has its own main line rail station.

Free WiFi

Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.

Suitable for up to 3 pets

Reviews (14)

  • Graham Walsh

    The holiday home is in a great position only 5 minute walk to the beach and a golf course is opposite. The hot tub looks on to a great view of the mountains . There is a shop and pub very close to . Harlech has a some nice shops/ cafe and the castle looks great at night. It is also home to the steepest hill. The cooker/oven and extractor fan could all do with a deep clean and the kitchen could do with some new utensils. The only bug bare was we had to text the owner to have the heating turned up or down and we found it quite cold at night as we stayed Christmas week . Would be better to be able to control the heating ourselves.

  • Henry

    The location and house were really nice but there was lots of cleanlines isues in the kitchen such as dirty plates and cutlery, there was one toilet roll per toilet for a full weekend for 9 people and no hand soap anywhere. The communication was really poor and it was basically imposible to speak with the host.

  • Kristin

    Lovely house and very spacious, the images don't do it justice! The beach and local shop was walkable. Great views, I had a very relaxing and fun time with my Family.

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