Harbour-side cottage with sea and mountain views

Entire cottage in Borth-y-Gest, United Kingdom

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Matthew
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

10-min drive to Snowdonia / Eryri National Park

This home is near the national park.

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
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A very special, well equipped cosy holiday cottage with wonderful sea views in North Wales, about as close to the Seafront as you can get!

Borth-Y-Gest Village is a hidden gem in North Wales, providing a quiet place from which to explore the many attractions of the North Wales coast and Snowdonia.

In an elevated position overlooking the harbour No.5 is a beautiiftul holiday cottage on the harbour front with great views of Borth Y Gest Harbour and mountains beyond.

The space
One of the best locations in Borth –y–Gest on the harbour front, on the sweeping coastline of The Lleyn Peninsula and set against the backdrop of Snowdonia. Turn right out of the front door and you are literally on the coastal path!

Built in the late 1800s, No. 5 was previously one of the old pilot houses on Amanda Terrace named after a small ship built in the harbour (The Amanda).. It is now a holiday home arranged on 3 floors and retaining much of its original character.

This spacious yet cosy property, which has undergone extensive refurbishment and redecoration, is equipped to the highest standard and is designed to be beautiful, comfortable, practical and relaxing.

No.5 has been sympathetically restored and is well proportioned with great views, of the harbour, No. 5 Harbourside House is ideally suited for quiet breaks and hectic family holidays alike.

With 3 bedrooms, 2 family bathrooms, a large, open plan dining kitchen, and a lovely sitting room with wood burning stove and with views of the harbour and a further cosy snug / attic room. No.5 Harbourside House will happily accommodate gatherings of up to 6 people yet is equally suited to a quiet weekend away for two.

Whether you’re after a cosy evening in for two, relaxing in the downstairs sitting room next to the wood burner, or a laid back night chatting with friends over a Gin and Tonic on the front terrace overlooking the harbour No. 5 , is perfectly suited to both summer or winter breaks. With the coastal path right on your doorstep, and Porthmadog harbour and town fifteen minutes’ walk away No. 5 Harbourside House is ideally placed.

For a self-catering holiday cottage by the sea, you can’t get any closer!

The House composes:

• A Spacious sitting room with original elm floors and fire place with wood burner and two large Victorian sash windows overlooking the harbour and mountains beyond.
• Large, open plan fully fitted kitchen dining room (with a Range master gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer and Nespresso Coffee machine); the dining table seats 6-8 people with a great seating arrangement using an old church pew from the village church. French doors lead onto the private back garden and lawn.
• 2 Double bedrooms on the first floor and a further attic twin bedroom with a separate reading/T.V room (a great teenage escape) The front and attic bedrooms have views of the harbour and the back bedroom a view of the pretty private back garden.
• 2 family sized bathrooms (one on the ground floor with a fantastic shower)
• Downstairs Utility room fitted with washing machine clothes drying area and storage area)
Parking: On the road, right outside the house or alternatively ample parking is available in Borth Y Gest Car Park opposite the house.
Wireless Broadband Internet connection
Freeview TV (Netflix Amazon Fire etc)
Full Cleaning service: A Midweek clean is available on request.
Very good quality (Cotton and Cologne) Bed linen/towels provided
Non-smokers only

Guest access
All of the property

Other things to note
Fully inclusive - but we do not provide firewood.

Pets- If you are bringing pets please message me before booking. We will consider up to two dogs but by agreement only. Please message before you book if you are bringing pets.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200. This is paid by bank transfer direct to us two days before your stay and returned to you two days after your stay. Book only if you are comfortable with this.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Mountain view
Ocean view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 72 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Borth-y-Gest, Wales, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

The Village

The quiet picturesque harbour village of Borth Y Gest is a quiet coastal community located near Porthmadog/Portmerion at the foot of the mountains with no through traffic. On the sea.

The Village has, a restaurant and tearoom. There is also a slipway for small boats opposite the house. (Ideal for kayaking)
Away from the Harbour, choose from any number of spectacular coastal and hillside and mountain walks out of the Village to unspoilt beaches and sandy coves – ideal for a long, leisurely walk or a picnic; alternatively venture into the tranquil woodland of Borth Woods, or for the more energetic, have a go at mountain walking/climbing up the soaring crags of Moel-y-Gest all on your door step!

The Area

Located on on the northern coast of Cardigan Bay, Borth-Y-Gest is a great place for boating and exploring clean, unspoilt beaches; it also offers quick, central access to the abundance of interesting and enjoyable places to discover and explore across North Wales

Porthmadog is a 15 minute walk away with a larger selection of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a Tesco and Aldi.
The Ffestiniog steam trains can be seen crossing the Estuary from the front terrace.

The Italianate village of Portmeirion is close by, as is the historic town of Criccieth, Bedgelert, Harlech and picturesque Samson’s Bay.

What’s in the Area?

Portmeirion – Enjoy a quirky day out at this unique, architectural fantasy village, with free guided tours of the village available. Only ten minutes by car.

Snowdon – Climb Great Britains spectacular second highest mountain!

The Snowdon Mountain Railway – Ride on Britain’s highest track railway and savour the breath-taking views from the summit of this spectacular mountain

Sygun Copper Mine – Discover underground adventure through the old workings of this historic copper mine – you can even pan your own copper! Winner of the Prince Of Wales Award for Tourism

The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway – Take a train ride on this award winning Heritage Miniature Railway

The Great Orme Tramway – Take a trip on Britain’s only cable-hauled street Tramway, located only 45 minutes drive away in Llandudno

Caernarfon Castle – This is more than just a fortress, it’s a palace too and well worthy of it’s World Heritage status. Imaginative exhibitions inside the towers bring history alive.
Penryn Castle - Discover this fascinating 19th Century Fantasy Castle with industrial and colonial foundations

Meet your host

Superhost
149 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Speaks French
We are a family of five (although we don’t always travel together). We love to travel, explore new countries and experience different cultures. We have had some great AirBnB experiences.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm