Ref: 1076 - Sea Captain's Hse Borth Y Gest
BORTH Y GEST, LL49 9UA |
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This spacious Victorian terraced house built for a seacaptain in the picturesque coastal village of Borth y Gest is ideal for a relaxing and invigorating holiday for all the family. Short walks from the house lead to a coastal nature reserve with secluded sandy coves, beaches, wild flowers and oyster catchers. Longer hikes from the house lead along the shore to Black Rock Sands and the castle town of Cricieth , or through oak woods up to the top of Moel y Gest mountain behind the village. This comfortable house is situated in a quiet elevated position with panoramic views of Snowdon from the upstairs main bedroom and of the estuary and surrounding mountains. Original features include exposed wooden floorboards in the hall, master bedroom and bathroom, naturally sealed with a sea-washed appearance. Borth y Gest is a gem to discover, nestling around a crescent bay with no through traffic; a small friendly village with a shop, tea room and restaurant, children's playground and garage. The lively harbour town of Porthmadog is a mile away, with a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, and the Ffestiniog Steam Railway. The famous italianate village of Portmeirion and the highest mountain in England and Wales, Snowdon, are close by. This is a good central location for a holiday property in North Wales .
3 BEDROOMS: 1 double bedroom, 1 bedroom with 1 double and 1 single bed with exposed wooden floor and 1 bedroom with 2 single beds. Only Bed linen provided, please bring your own towels & tea towels.
BATHROOM: Bath and WC with electric shower over the bath exposed wooden floor.
LOUNGE: Large bay window, gas fire and TV & DVD player.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Large with attractive modern units, electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave and fridge.
GARDEN: Small elevated enclosed garden to the rear.
PARKING: Street parking to the front.
HEATING: Night Storage Heaters and electric heaters in most rooms.
ELECTRICITY & GAS: Included.
HALLWAY & STAIRS: Exposed wooden floor boards.
EXTRA: Access is up a flight of external stone steps.
PET: Maximum 1 pet.
20% Couple Savings in this property if booking a week in June and July 2010 if only 2 people occupy just one bedroom. Please quote COUP20
Visit Wales Comments: 1076 is a well located property close to the bay at Borth y Gest and offers guests a good standard of accommodation. Overall Quality Percentage: 60%
Christmas and New Year dates are flexible. In order to maximise your time at the property we suggest arrival dates to be 21st and 28th Dec respectively. Please phone 01766 51 38 29 to arrange alternative dates.
| 7 Nights Commencing | To | Price for 7 Nights |
| 24 Jul 2010 | 20 Aug 2010 | £722 |
| 21 Aug 2010 | 27 Aug 2010 | £697 |
| 28 Aug 2010 | 03 Sep 2010 | £517 |
| 04 Sep 2010 | 17 Sep 2010 | £422 |
| 18 Sep 2010 | 24 Sep 2010 | £362 |
| 25 Sep 2010 | 01 Oct 2010 | £297 |
| 02 Oct 2010 | 08 Oct 2010 | £282 |
| 09 Oct 2010 | 15 Oct 2010 | £267 |
| 16 Oct 2010 | 22 Oct 2010 | £347 |
| 23 Oct 2010 | 29 Oct 2010 | £432 |
| 30 Oct 2010 | 17 Dec 2010 | £267 |
| 18 Dec 2010 | 24 Dec 2010 | £677 |
| 25 Dec 2010 | 31 Dec 2010 | £697 |
ACCESS STATEMENT
The topography of the area is such that access for persons with walking difficulties is not easy. The Sea Captain's House is situated on the side of a fairly steep hill overlooking the sea. Although Ralph Street follows the contours of the hill, access to the house involves flights of external stone steps.
There is on street parking available in Ralph Street to the front of the property. It is also possible to park outside the rear of the property on an access road without tarmac road finish.
From Ralph Street it is necessary to ascend two flights of stone steps. At night time the lower flight is illuminated by the street lights, the upper flight by a light above the front door. The steps are not aided by effective handrails.
From the access road at the rear it is necessary to descend one flight of stone steps. At night time the steps are brightly illuminated by a powerful security light above the rear door. The steps are not aided by handrails.
The house has two storeys separated by a single flight of stairs with handrail on one side. The ground floor is all on one level. The first floor is all on one level except that the landing at the top of the stairs is one step below the first floor. The one bathroom is situated on the first floor.
