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Glaslyn Retreat

(Ref. 981819)

Porthmadog, Gwynedd Show on map

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Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

1 Customer Review

  • "On arrival the allocated parking space was clearly marked and just by the stairs giving access to the first floor apartment."

    The apartment was clean and comfortable with bedding and towels ready for use. The kitchen was well laid out with ample crockery and utensils. However it would have been helpful if oven gloves had been provided. The oven, fridge and freezer worked well but instructions for the microwave would have helped. The WiFi also worked well once we had worked out what the password was. (Poorly handwritten in the folder.) The highlight for us was the window seat overlooking the harbour on one side and the mountains in the distance on the other. The location at the end of Porthmadog high street meant shops were nearby without being intrusive. Opposite the parking area is the station for the heritage railway. This caused no issues for us but may be one at busier times of year. Sadly, the television displayed no channels so could not be used all week. The only contact details in the apartment turned out to be for the previous agents who obviously were unable to help. We did send an email to Sykes but received no response whatsoever!

    Reviewed by Barry4.1Mar 2025

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Summary

  • First-floor apartment
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunk
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer
  • TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Designated, off-road parking for 1 car
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop, pub, and coast 0.1 miles, river 0.5 miles, lake 1.1 miles, beach 1.2 miles
  • Note: £20 pet charge
  • Note: Apartment accessed by external flight of stairs

The property

Glaslyn Retreat is a conventional, first-floor apartment situated near a beach in Porthmadog, Gwynedd.

This pet-friendly property boasts stunning harbour and mountain views, and comes equipped with designated, off-road parking for one car, making Glaslyn Retreat well-suited to a family or group of friends on a coastal getaway in Gwynedd.

Race up the steps to your new haven and kick up your feet in the living/dining room, well-trekked from a day of adventure in Gwynedd.

Freshen up in a bathroom whilst the washer/dryer takes care of your laundry, then whip up some delicious dinner in the kitchen with help from an electric oven and hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer.

Dig in at an intimate dining table for four, hosted by a window-framed view of the sun shimmering upon the harbour and sinking into the mountains.

Settle into the sofa with a film on the TV, before falling into a double or bunk bed waiting to catch you.

Soak up your local surroundings with a train ride through 14 miles of natures finest sights at Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, visit the Maritime Museum, and grab some pub grub at the Spooner’s Pub – just a stone’s throw from your property!

Venture a little further afield to Borth-y-Gest to indulge in a beach day at Borth-y-Gest Beach, before taking some scenic strolls up to Borth-y-Gest Pillbox and Gareg Goch.

Take a short drive to Caernarfon to treat the history buff to Caernarfon Castle, Caernarfon Tower, and the HMS Conway Anchor, before catching an evening show at the Galeri Caernarfon.

Scenic adventures wait at your doorstep when you book a stay at Glaslyn Retreat.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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Where you’ll be staying

PORTHMADOG

Harlech 5 miles; Caernarfon 19 miles.

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 and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caernarfon. 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 Llyn Peninsula.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas