Snowdonia Tourist Services Ltd

From the first floor balcony, within the tree canopy of an oak tree, you can see glimpses of everything including the harbour, mountains and the occasional steam train passing the bottom of the garden. The comfortable lounge also has a picture window where you can while away the hours. This is a first floor flat with a sunny balcony situated in the historic stone built 'Plas Ynys Tywyn' just off the High Street and just over the bridge from the Ffestiniog Railway station and Harbour in Porthmadog. It is very convenient to the variety of shops and eating places and many footpaths which are excellent for birdwatching or just enjoying the fabulous views. Porthmadog is a good central location for the mountains of Snowdonia and the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay. Snowdon and Beddgelert are 7 miles inland and the beautiful stretch of sandy beach at Black Rock Sands is 2mls. Portmeirion village is just 2mls across the causeway for a relaxing day out and Cricieth town and castle just 5mls. Betws y Coed 40 mins drive. Lots to see and do!

2 BEDROOMS: 1 Double bedroom and 1 Twin bedroom with two single beds. Bed linen included. Now includes towels! 1 bath towel and 1 hand towel per person.
BATHROOM/WC: Bath with shower over, hand wash basin.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: Comfortably furnished with a brand new corner sofa, Freeview Smart TV and DVD. WiFi by arrangement. 
KITCHEN: Modern fitted kitchen with electric hob, dishwasher and oven, fridge and microwave. Small freezer available by arrangement.
BALCONY: Large balcony with morning sun and patio furniture. New decking for 2019.  
PARKING: Private off road parking to front with additional parking to rear of the building.
HEATING: Full gas central heating.
ELECTRICITY & GAS included.
EXTRA: There is a separate utility room on the ground floor with a washing machine which may also used by guests at ref 1080.   
PETS: Maximum of 2 well behaved small dogs please.
COT: If cot required, please call to confirm the specifications and bedding provided before you arrive.
LINEN: Yes (Cot linen not included)
TOWELS: Now included on request.
WiFi: Yes, superfast and unlimited. 
FAQ: How often are the trains? It depends on the timetable but never before 9.30 am or after 8 pm and maximum of 4 a day. Usually they are Garret Steam trains. They stop at the bottom on the garden for the level crossing to be activated.
Is it safe for children? The balcony railings are at the regulation 1.2m high and no gaps. There are table and chairs there so little ones shouldn't be left unattended. There is a removable stairgate at the top of the internal staircase.

10% multi-week saving if booking 2 weeks in succession (up to £50)

2020 Price Group: 11
2020 Minimum weekly rent: £337  Minimum mini-break rent: £297

Mini-break Rules for this Cottage: A mini-break is a holiday for less than a week and/or may start on a day which isn't the normal changeover day. This property owner will only accept mini-breaks at medium notice of 14 - 21 days between Easter and Thanksgiving. Outside of this time mini-breaks are bookable 56 days before the holiday.

Guest Feedback:

Mrs F (Oct 2019) "Excellent accomodation, spotlessly clean, has everything you could possibly need."
D, J, H and N (August, 2019) "What a lovely flat! We have been very comfortable here."
C, D, I and B (August, 2019) "Perfectly located and everything you need. We loved our stay. Great having a train at the bottom of our garden. Thank you. Clare, Duncan, Ivan and Boris."
Dave, Jen, Emily & Becky (August, 2019) "Lovely flat! Great location and has all the essentials, like a good pub 2 minutes away. Thanks so much - great holiday all round. Beddgelert is a great walk just a quick bus ride away - not for the faint of heart! Bara bright was highly appreciated, thank you again to the owner!"
Lynn, Rita, Jean, Maureen, June, Micky & Bill (June, 2019): "Tomorrow is the end of a fabulous stay in "Porth" at Treetops & Garden Flat. Despite nasty weather we thoroughly enjoyed trips to Caernarfon, Borth y Gest, Portmeirion and a lovely day on the train to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Go to Pike's Newsagents if you need information on Male Voice Choirs, we did and found that a particularly good choir was singing tonight, perfect for our last night. Thank you to the owner and all for a lovely warm welcome and a wonderful week."
A, J & J (June, 2019): "As usual we had a fantastic stay in a flat that feels like a home from home. We had great visits to Borth y Gest and the beaches near by, Betws y Coed and Caernarfon. Looking forward to coming again next year."
Lyn and Terry Reeve, Nottinghamshire (May, 2019): "Really enjoyed our stay in this warm , cosy flat, in a great location. The local walks for both us and our dog could not be better. Wish we were here for 2 weeks instead of 1."

Ms B (May 2019):

Ewan and Harriet (Jan- Feb 2020): "Lovely, homely apartment. Clean and well set up with everything you need. Staff very helpful and friendly. Thanks."
Steve & Caroline (Dec 2019 - Jan 2020) "Very comfortable apartment and nice to have the Christmas decorations and the little extras. Comfy bed, clean and well stocked. We would recommend the walk to Borth Y Gest, Creel's fih bar and Purple Moose beer!"
Tobill Family (April, 2019): "Brilliant week in a wonderful flat couldn't wish for anything more. Lovely welcome on arrival and enjoyed the cake"
Elzie & Richard ( West Auckland) , Megan, Mike and Family (November, 2018): "We had a great week. Comfortable, cosy well equipped flat with local amenities nearby.We would come again"
Liz, Megan, Mike and Family (August, 2018): "Thanks for the lovely accommodation
Lee, Dan and Family (August, 2018): "We have had a lovely time in this gorgeous apartment. Ideally placed and appointed. Thanks for the warm welcome to we three and the two dogs (who have loved it here) We'd really like to come back again!"
Ms P (July, 2018): "Thank you for accomodating us last minute! We had a lovely stay. Flat has everything you could need, it's very clean and homely and in a  good location."
J&G (July, 2018): "This is one of many visits to Treetops and it is still a pleasure to stay here! Lovely apartment, clean and homely. Everything you could possibly want right on the doorstep!"
Mr & Mrs P (June, 2018): "Our 1st stay at Treetops & hopefully not our last! Thank you for the warm welcome & top tips for the area.... Feeling sad at leaving this lovely flat which is so well equiped."
The D Family rented out this apartment and the apartment below (1080 & 1081) (June, 2018): "We have had a lovely stay here and don't want to go home! Perfectly placed with beautiful views and lots to do. It was lovely to sit outside in the sunshine and watch the steam train. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner and it quickly became a 'home away from home'. Thank you for a fantastic week, we will definitely be back."
Mr & Mrs L (May, 2018): "Our 4th stay at Treetops - always lovely to stay here and bring our grandchildren to wave at the steam trains passing by the garden! Weather dry - hurrah! So comfortable to stay here - we will be back."
Mr & Mrs D (April, 2018): "Thanks for a lovely week. This is our 3rd stay at Treetops and as always we received a warm welcome. We look forward to coming again."
Mike (April, 2018): "Had a good time. Lovely flat. Cake was very nice. Hope to come again at some time, fingers crossed at 80 years."
H Family (April, 2018): "Enjoyed a lovely few days at Treetops. The fruit cake on arrival was very tassty, would love the recipie! Plenty to do in the area...Would recommend treetops, and look forward to a visit in the future"

Visit Wales Comments (Feb, 2019):
"This attractive, well presented apartment with its town centre location is convenient for the harbour and shops."
Overall Quality Percentage: 77%

Please note: A returnable £100 Good Housekeeping Deposit will be required before we can give the key safe code. Our experience shows that this procedure results in an all round better holiday for everyone, as our holiday home owners are prepared to offer better quality properties for guests and all guests fully respect the property and so make manageable the process of  preparing the property for the next guest's full enjoyment. Nearly all our guests are respectful people where the bond is fully returned. We have a high proportion of returning guests who are appreciative of our service and the high standard of accommodation that we strive to provide. Please be assured that STS is a Visit Wales/Welsh Assembly Government Accredited agency. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

We strongly recommend that you take our Cancellation Protection (see Terms & Conditions). If you continue you will notice that during the next booking steps this will automatically be selected for you and the price will increase, so simply de-select them on the bookings screen if you already have holiday insurance or if you do not want any cover.

The Pet Charge for all properties accepting pets is £20 per pet.

After your stay, we ask you kindly to please leave the property as it is found, in a clean and tidy manner. This includes replacing the furniture if you have moved them, emptying all internal bins, clean and put away plates etc., clean work tops and surfaces and hoover the floors.

No Smoking: We want all our guests to enjoy an odour free environment when they arrive at their property. We therefore prohibit smoking within the premises in ALL our properties. A 'Refreshing Charge' will be levied on guests who smoke in properties. A No Smoking Policy may form part of a property's statutory Fire Risk Assessment.

Mini-breaks & Weekends: In most cases, bookings that are for less than 7 nights in the season (Easter to the end of October) are only bookable at short notice. Out of season (November to last week before Easter) is more flexible. The mini-break rules for each property is stated on the description. Weekend booking requests that do not start or end on a property's change-over day or cross over more than 1 week, are at the discretion of the property owner. Please feel free to call us to discuss your requirements.

Access Statement:

Treetops is a 1st floor flat accessed up a flight of 14 steps with a hand rail on both sides. All rooms and balcony are on the first floor.

Parking for a compact car is on tarmac drive off the road 10m from the front door, additional parking to the rear of the building on compact slate surface. There are two steps down from the pavement to the communal front door. From the hall way there is a flight of 14 slate steps up to the first floor with a handrail on the right hand side as you go up the stairs. There is no door at the top of the stairs to stop toddlers, a stair gate could be arranged with prior notice. There is a small step out to the balcony which is enclosed by wrought iron railings at 110 cm height which is covered by bamboo screening.

The shower is situated over the bath. The bath has hand rails. Kitchen work tops and switches are at normal height.

Apart from the kitchen and bathroom, all other rooms are carpeted.