Whistle Stop Apartment

About this property

This immaculate, ground-floor apartment sits in an attractive, gated development of 16 flats and apartments, close to Porthmadog’s harbour and marina. Whistle Stop Apartment is a fantastic choice for couples or a small family seeking a superb location in this harbour town. Beyond the secure gates is a prestigious courtyard where you will find your allocated parking space. Discover the well-appointed kitchen/diner, where the house chef can impress with their favourite meals, before loading up the dishwasher and kicking back beside the TV in the lounge. On a warm day, throw open the French doors and take in those glorious harbour views, reminding you of this idyllic location. Start your nightly routine in the bathroom, with a choice of bath or shower to wash away the day, before finding comfort in a double or twin bedroom, both neatly presented. 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 wander along the glorious harbour where you can take a look at the exhibits on offer in the Maritime Museum or hop on board a vintage steam railway and soak up over 14 miles of charming country views. For a fun-filled day at the beach, venture to Borth Y Gest or Morfa Bychan, where you can spend an afternoon bathing on the sands and beachcombing the shores. With all this, plus the historic town of Caernarfon nearby, a holiday at Whistle Stop Apartment is sure to be packed with adventure.

On the Glaslyn Estuary, the thriving harbour city of Porthmadog boasts a picturesque location. The Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway are located in Porthmadog, the entrance to the Snowdonia National Park, from which you can take a steam train through the breathtaking scenery of the park to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn. Porthmadog is also home to many unique shops and eateries. A short drive or walk will take you to the charming village of Borth Y Gest, which is known for its cliffs and coves. Just along the coast is the renowned and distinctive Italianate village of Portmeirion. Miles of sandy beaches and wooded areas surround Portmeirion, which is famed for serving as the backdrop for the TV shows The Prisoner and Cold Feet's climactic episode. Portmeirion is located on a rocky clifftop on its own private peninsula. As well as magnificent undeveloped beaches like Black Rock Sands, where the sands extend as far as the eye can see, the region is home to castles at Criccieth and Harlech. There are activities for the whole family at the well-known Zip World Slate Caves and Bounce Below, which is also close by. These activities include the exhilarating zip wires and subterranean caverns to explore. a prime position for Snowdonia and The Lleyn Peninsula attractions.

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room

Gas central heating with underfloor heating.

Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher.

TV with Freeview, Netflix, Blu-ray and DVD Player, iPod docking station, WiFi.

Fuel and power inc in rent.

Bed linen and towels inc in rent.

Travel cot and booster seat available, bedding is not provided for the travel cot, please bring your own.

Off-road designated parking for 1 car.

Patio with furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 1 mile.

Note: Not suitable for less abled people due to only a shower over the bath with no handrails.

Note: Garden is not enclosed.

Note: Guests will need to have their own log-in for use of Netflix on the TV.

Note: This property can not accept a Sunday arrival, please do no book to arrive on this day