Snowdonia Tourist Services Ltd

An invitation is extended to caring guests to enjoy staying at this lovely country house, situated in a peaceful location opposite Portmeirion village on the Dwyryd estuary foreshore near the small village of Ynys, 3 miles from Harlech. Built at the turn of the century, this country retreat is surrounded by its large garden and farmland and is now two independent homes. On offer is the whole of the first floor of this grand house with magnificent views across the estuary to Portmeirion, Porthmadog and Snowdon. It is comfortably furnished contemporary with its age. It is a haven for bird watchers with 40 different species spotted by one observer. A mile down the lane is the small hamlet of Ynys, with Harlech village 3 miles for visiting the beautiful sandy beach, castle, antique shops, theatre, leisure centre and golf course. Porthmadog town is just 7 miles for shops, steam train rides, harbour and restaurants.

3 BEDROOMS: 1 Double bedroom and 2 Twin bedrooms. Egyptian cotton bed linen provided. Please bring your own towels & tea towels. An additional bedroom available on request, sleeps 2 children in Bunk beds. £75 extra. Cot available.
BATHROOM: Large room with a shower over a bath, a WC and two hand wash basins.
SHOWER ROOM: Separate shower room with WC and hand wash basin.
KITCHEN: Modern fitted units with electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher. 
DINING ROOM: Estuary views.
LOUNGE with a feature fireplace, estuary views, TV, DVD.
READING ROOM leading off from the lounge with CD player.
UTILITY ROOM: Washing machine and tumble dryer.
GARDEN: Accessed down an external stairway. Private area for guests within the large, enclosed communal gardens which lie on the edge of the Dwyryd estuary foreshore with garden furniture.
PARKING: Parking space available near the front door.
HEATING: Full central heating.
ELECTRICITY & HEATING included.
WiFi: Yes, free.
EXTRA: Access is directly from the elevated drive at the rear of the house and all rooms are on the same level.
PETS: Yes, one.
LINEN: Yes. (Cot linen not included)
TOWELS: No
FAQ: Arrival after 4:00 pm

2020 Price Group: 26
Minibreaks: This property owner will only accept last minute minibreaks a week before the holiday start date.

Guest Feedback:
The F Family (Christmas 2018 & New Years Eve): "
Mr & Mrs H, Mr & Mrs A and Mr & Mrs S (Oct 2018): "It's the 3rd time we've all been together here... this is a beautiful place and a atmosphere of peace at Estuary Retreat."
Mr & Mrs M (Sep 2018): "Back again in this gloprious place....Can't wait to return!
L & X and Family (Sep 2018): "Wonderful holiday house with beautiful views of the estuary. Our puppy had the time of her life running around on the sand. We'd highly recommend to anyone else visiting. Thank you very much!"
The L Family (Aug 2018): "Had a fantastic stay. Beautiful accommodation, definitely coming back!"
Mr W: "Superb location with magnificent views. Excellent bathroom facilities. Comfortably furnished. Large rooms...lots of space."
Mr & Mrs D: "Yet another all embracing stay and uplifting scenic, comfortable, breathtaking with some retail therapy thrown in for good measure. Thanks for making it all possible."
Mr & Mrs H: "An absolutely beautiful dwelling. Each and every window has a stunning vantage point. We had a fantastic time and hope to return soon."
Mr & Mrs S: "A really lovely house to stay in & amazing views over the estuary with high tides and perfect views of the beacon and the top of Snowdon."
Mr & Mrs N: "A lovely house with amazing views, climbed Snowdon, brilliant walks!"

Visit Wales Comments: TBA
Overall percentage: TBA

Please note: A returnable £100 Good Housekeeping Deposit will be required before we will give you 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 and the Good Housekeeping Deposit is fully refunded. 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.