Snowdonia Tourist Services Ltd

Within a short 2 minute walk from the beach is this family house in the village of Borth y Gest, 1  mile  from Porthmadog. Ideal  for family get togethers with its large dining area and a living room with views across the small crescent shaped bay to the mountains of Snowdonia. The rooms are bright and spacious and there is an elevated patio area at the rear. The village has a nice restaurant, tea room and there are interesting paths to private sandy coves and woodlands. In Porthmadog you will be spoilt for choice in shops, restaurants etc. Steam trains travel across the causeway regularly to the delight of young and old alike, a leisure centre is located at the other end of town. Portmeirion village is just a 3 mile walk across the causeway. Cricieth town and castle  are 5 miles down the road, Snowdon and the village of Beddgelert is a beautiful 20 minute drive away. Gestiana House is very central to visit the castles, beaches and lakes of Snowdonia.

4 BEDROOMS: 1 Kingsize bedroom and sea views (a Guest has left a review saying it is not Kingsize - we are investigating), 1 Double bedroom with partial sea views, 1 Twin bedroom and 1 Single bedroom. Bed linen provided.
BATHROOM with shower over the bath and a WC.
SHOWER ROOM/WC downstairs.
SHOWER ROOM/WC upstairs.
KITCHEN with gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and a breakfast bar.
LOUNGE with large TV, DVD and patio doors to garden, sea views.
UTILITY ROOM: Fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, access to the garden.
HEATING: Gas central heating throughout & electricity inclusive.
GARDEN on 2 levels, with a patio balcony from the patio doors and steps to a lower patio.
PARKING: Street parking.
PETS: 2 small pets or 1 large dog.
LINEN: Yes
TOWELS: -At this time, due to Covid regulations, we are asking Guests bring their own TOWELS and TEA TOWELS.
WiFi: Yes, free fibreoptic WiFi.

2021 Price Group: 21 -

Guest comments:

Mrs C (July 2021): "We had a fabulous holiday in Borth Y Gest. The house is in a fabulous position looking over the bay and the mountains. We were so lucky with the weather and spent a lot of time sitting, admiring the view and watching the trains chuff across the cob. The house isn't perfect - it has obviously been a well loved family home - but it's well equipped, has lots of bathrooms and it suited our family of teenagers well."

Dr K (July 2021): "Amazing views and the property was very well equipped and lots of bathrooms with nice powerful showers. Great outside terrace. Main bedroom bed not a King size bed as stated in the description. Patio areas in need of a tidy up and property could be updated but overall a lovely home in a fantastic location. Beautiful walks from the doorstep and overall great value for the cost." We are checking with Property Owner regarding the size of the bed.

Mrs B (June 2021): "Not as big as it looked on the website. The narrow stairs were a problem for us with (not serious) mobility problems. Cleanliness and equipment good."
Mrs H (August, 2019): "We loved the location, the views were superb."
Mr R (December, 2018): "Very nice house clean and cosy with beautiful views , everything we needed for a lovely holiday. We loved the Christmas decorations and it was lovely to just walk in and relax, we found the area lovely and the little cafe a delight."
Mrs E (December, 2018): "Excellent, well equipped and kept. Would recommend."
Mr C (September, 2018): "Very comfortable, found accommodation easy to relax in."

Visit Wales Grade: 3 Star. (Last inspected Oct 2019)
Visit Wales Comments: "[Gestiana] offers guests comfortable accommodation with wonderful views over Borth y Gest from the rear terrace."
Overall Quality Percentage: 72.57%

Mini-break rules at 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 (Saturday). This property owner will not accept mini-breaks in school holidays. Out of season, they will accept mini-breaks 56 days before the start date of the holiday.

Please note: A returnable £100 Good Housekeeping Deposit may be required at our discretion 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.