Guests say
Snowdon View is a charming, well-equipped cottage in Harlech, praised for its stunning mountain and sea views, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location near the castle, beach, and local amenities. Guests consistently highlight the helpfulness of the owners, the peaceful setting, and the suitability for families and couples alike. While the cottage is compact and on a steep hill, most found it comfortable and clean, with thoughtful touches throughout. Occasional minor issues, such as limited pillows or space, were far outweighed by the beautiful surroundings and overall experience.
The majority of guests found the cottage very clean and tidy, with only rare minor issues (e.g., cobwebs or crumbs) quickly resolved. Cleanliness is consistently praised in the reviews.
The location is universally praised for its proximity to Harlech Castle, the beach, and local amenities, as well as for the breathtaking views of Snowdonia and the coastline.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with a homely feel and a comfortable bed. Some mention the compact size, especially for four adults, but most found it suitable for couples or small families.
The cottage is well equipped with kitchen essentials, Wi-Fi, and a wood burner. Some guests noted the lack of an iron, ironing board, or wardrobes, and occasional minor maintenance issues, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Owners are frequently described as helpful and attentive, providing local tips and information. While thoughtful touches are mentioned, such as books and brochures, there is no mention of guaranteed gifts.
About this property
Snowdon View is a well-presented, semi-detached stone cottage, enjoying a quiet location in an elevated position down one of the oldest hills, known as Y Llech in the town of Harlech. This is a delightful property that's perfect for a couple seeking a romantic get away from it all location or a small family looking to explore the area. This charming cottage has a homely feel and a warm and welcoming ambience. The sitting room, with an intimate dining area, has a lovely fireplace with warming woodburning stove and there's a patio door taking you onto a decked balcony with amazing views of the mountains, the Llyn Peninsula and across the countryside.
A modern and well-equipped, but compact kitchen caters for all your needs, and two well-appointed bedrooms and a bathroom complete this lovely cottage. The cosy double bedroom enjoys the same fantastic views as the sitting room while the second bedroom, with a bunk bed, is ideal for children. The raised decked balcony is just perfect for alfresco dining or simply a wonderful tranquil place to sit and relax after a long day walking on the mountains or day on the beach. Steps lead down to a lower garden area which is grassed and is great for children to have a kick about.
The end of the garden offers a picnic dining area and additional seating from where you can admire Harlech Castle a mere breath away, plus there's a sheltered area under the decking providing storage for bikes, kayaks and canoes - access to be arranged with property owner.Walks are in abundance from this delightful cottage and a visit to the Harlech Castle and visitors' centre is a must. Harlech offers a good selection of independent shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants, along with a magnificent sandy beach and just over a mile away is the famous Royal St. David's Golf Club, one of the finest links courses.
Barmouth, Porthmadog, and the world-famous Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion are all within easy access. This superb cottage provides an excellent Snowdonia base.
The small town of Harlech has a 13th century castle, which has World Heritage status, the famous Royal St. Davids course and quality restaurants. The whole of the Snowdonia National Park, together with the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Electric night storage heaters with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Front lawned garden and raised decked balcony with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 5 mins walk uphill and pub 5 mins walk downhill.
Harlech Castle 2 mins walk.
Beach 1 mile.
Note: As the decked balcony is raised and as there are steps from the balcony down to the garden, as well as some uneven areas in the garden, please take care and children should be supervised at all times.
Reviews (54)
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Martin
The area was perfect for us as we loved walking on the beach and through the countryside abit challenging with the hills. Snowdon was only 40 mins away and was a wonderful day out
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Charles
The most spectacular view of the surrounding area and Snowdonia hills . Peaceful and beautiful atmosphere all round , wanted to stay another week and will definitely be returning , Thankyou
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Ceri
Despite it being January we were snug and warm when we had the wood burner going. The cottage is , indeed, well equipped and had everything we needed. We liked the location a lot, and would certainly be happy to stay here again if we return to the area.