Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Grade: 4
Ref: 1028
Description
2 BEDROOMS: 1 Kingsize bedroom on the 2nd floor (next to the shower room) and 1 Twin bedroom (two single beds) on the 1st floor, next to the living room. Bed linen provided.
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: On the 1st floor. Living room area includes a galley kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, microwave. There is a kettle, tea pot and a Cafetiere. No coffee, tea, sugar or provided. Lounge area with a flatscreen TV, DVD player and patio doors to a balcony with furniture and views of the estuary, Ballast Island and the harbour. Young children need to be supervised at all time on the balcony - the ship type ladder should be used in emergencies only.
SHOWER ROOM/WC on the 2nd floor, next to the Kingsize bedroom.
HEATING: Electrical panel heaters in all bedrooms and heated towel rail in the shower room.
ELECTRICITY included. PLEASE NOTE that electricity is included only for the facilities provided at the property. CHARGING ELECTRIC CARS is PROHIBITED for fire and electrocution safety reasons. Closest charging point is at Porthmadog Tesco car park.
BEDLINEN: Yes, included.
TOWELS No, we are ask Guests to bring their own TOWELS and TEA TOWELS.
PARKING: Allocated parking space for 1 car.
FAQ: It is quite a firm mattress but it does have a mattress topper on it.
FIRE SAFETY: No smoking, candles nor tea lights (including on the balcony). No BBQs anywhere on South Snowdon Wharf. Those in the Kingsize bedroom may potentially have to escape via the balcony and ship type ladder, and could become cut off from those in the twin bedroom.
Price Group: 13 with Minimum rent: £487
Calendar Rule: This property will allow guests to choose any 2+ nights that start and end on any day of the week.
Guest Comments:
JW (March 2024): 3.2 STARS "Excellent location however place was let down by outdated decor/tired furnishings. You can't fault the view and location. If the owner was to update the furnishings and decor. Very musty old smell to the place. Crockery was dirty and had to wash everything before use. Chipped glasses and scratched pans. I wouldnt use them. In between the sofa was filthy, the sofa itself was also really dirty as and the cushions need to go. The bed and bedding was clean and bathroom acceptable. Hot water went 2 days before end of stay, This did not effect shower so did not bother to report until end of stay. It did us ok for the week but to bring me back things need to be prestine. You have perfect stuff and you take a deposit so people respect or they lose their deposit. Shame as so much potential" Thanks for the feedback, which are always passed on to the Property owner for their attention. Please report issues as soon as possible, so that they can be rectified as soon as possible.
JC (October 2023): 4.2 STARS "Challenging break away. Excellent location, very clean. On arrival no hot water until the following day, only by reading previous comments/ notes it became clean that the trip switch ( for hot water) on the consumer unit high above the entrance door fails and continued to fail a total of three times. This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed. The electric heaters were difficult to regulate, unhelped by the very small screen and complex manufactures instructions, the portable heater was in use almost constantly. The heated towel rail was not working which apparently had been reported previously. Shower inadequate, underfloor heating was good" Thanks for the Review, which are always passed on the the Property Owner - who has theses "matters in hand".
MW (October 2023): 4.5 STARS "quite good with nice view''s. very good view out to sea . parking space a bit tight . smart tv not very smart , towel rail not working , some very odd electrics . over all we had a good holiday" Thanks for the Review - which are always passed on to the Property owner. Please could Guests contact us ASAP with issues. There was a problem with the TV transmitter serving this part of Gwynedd - now resolved.
JQ (September 2023): 5 STARS "Great views. View to die for. Comfy, well appointed and tastefully furnished. Main bed very comfy. Couldn't get on with sitting at breakfast bar on the stools! Only downside was sitting on smaller sofa, the tv next door is the other side of the wall by the lamp and you didn't need to have your tv on for tipping point or the chase as you could listen to next doors tv instead and unfortunately the other side of us they had a baby and I know babies do cry at times but with our stairs backing on to their stairs you would have thought the sound wouldn't have been obvious. This is just personal comments not to detract from a lovely home that someone is generous to share"
PMcK (August 2023): 4.8 STARS "Perfect accommodation. Stayed here for four nights in august and took a friend from Melbourne Australia with us. It was an amazing experience and a perfect spot to visit everywhere we wanted. The most beautiful place was sitting outside on the balcony every evening watching the activity on the water with a glass in hand chilling after a wonderful day out and seeing the sun going down. Perfect and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend this place"
EG (August 2023): 4.3 STARS "Great base for touring North Wales. Anchor Watch was a great compact but well equipped apartment with a fantastic balcony view which we loved waking up to every morning. We picked this accommodation because of it being a short drive away from Morfa Bychan beach and within walking distance of local amenities. It's located well for days out too. We had a lovely stay despite the weather!"
RF (July 2023): 5 STARS "An apartment with a view. Lovely location with views up the estuary. We saw lots of wildlife whilst we sat in the apartment. The property was clean and well presented with most modern appliances. The stair to the property is not suitable for the disabled and take small bags so they are easy to carry up to the property."
HK (June 2023): 4.8 STARS "Lovely apartment in a great location. Lovely well kept apartment with some of the best views to offer in Porthmadog. Beautiful to watch the wildlife and tides from the balcony. Perfectly situated for the Ffestinniog railway and a short stroll to the high street. Beds were very comfortable. Easy parking outside the property. Need to be mindful of steep steps to access the property but all in all a great holiday location"
HC (May 2023): 5 STARS "Excellent stay. We had a lovely week in Anchor Watch. Spotlessly clean; fabulous location with gorgeous views over the estuary; well equipped; comfortable bed; short walk to town; easy access to other parts of the peninsula and Snowdonia. Couldn't fault it!"
MC (May 2023): 5 STARS "Good location, well appointed. We enjoyed our stay, no issues. Good location with nice views over the estuary and harbour. Very quiet. Happy Customers!!"
TB (April 2023): 5 STARS "Lovely well set out apartment. Great views over the estuary, ideal for bird watching. The weather was really poor but it just changes the outlook lots to see still. It is a great base for the coast and mountains. Lots to do in the area"
SS (October 2022): 4.7 STARS "A Room With a View! A fabulous location looking out over the estuary - views from very window! Fascinating watching herons, egrets etc. A lovely balcony off the living room which gets the sun. The property was warm and cosy with everything needed for a short stay. An easy walk into town for shops. Lovely walks from the property round to Borth Y Gest and the coastal path. Will definitely return!"
CB (September 2022): 5 STARS "Very comfortable & excellent view of the estuary. The apartment was extremely comfortable with excellent views of the estuary. The bed also was very comfortable. Outdoor seating very good, with cushions . The TV was on the rather small side, a bigger one would be a lot better. Be aware the apartment access is up a flight of steps, so you need to be able to carry luggage etc up the steps. But the view is worth it" Thanks for the Feedback - which is passed on to the Property Owner.
PG (September 2022): 4.7 STARS "Wonderful place for a peaceful break. Ideal for our week's birthday break. Location is great with the town a 10min walk and all we wanted to see and do not far away and of course the beautiful North Wales landscape all around. Accommodation very nice and wonderful view from the balcony, watching fish and the heron each morning. Would love to return."
SF (August 2022): 3.3 STARS "Got a call an hour after we had left to say that a pillow had gone missing. We took our own pillows?? There is no way we would have packed one of theirs. We got home and checked. Sure enough, we only had OUR OWN pillows. I don’t expect to be accused of stealing something that we didn’t. No apology on call. Hope the cost isn’t taken off my C. Card. Very poor end to a lovely holiday." When STS get a call from the Property Owner's Deputy then we have to check these things - sometimes people do by mistake take things from properties. We are asking the Deputy to say if she knows for sure that these Guests have taken the pillows or not. We will also ask if they know where the pillow might be. Taking money from people's card accounts is done very rarely - not something we "relish" doing due to the admin involved and the potential for "bad feeling" etc - we would always as well consult with the Property Owner as it is their property"
MH (August 2022): "We have had a superb holiday at South Snowdon wharf thanks for the prompt replies to our queries."
NB (August 2022): 4.5 STARS "A lovely place to stay, We have stayed at properties on South Snowden Wharf previously but we thought this was quite possibly our favourite yet. The location was lovely at the end of the estate - the view down the estuary from the first floor balcony was beautiful (we did have fantastic weather). The apartment itself was light and airy - the bedrooms remaining cool during the heatwave - with lovely fresh decor throughout and was well equipped - there really wasn't anything else we felt we needed from it. We thought the description on the STS website probably sells the property a bit short - it was bigger and better equipped than we expected, for example hanging space and drawers available in both bedrooms. The parking space was conveniently located close to the bottom of the steps to the front door. The only things to be mindful of are that the external staircase did feel quite steep and the sound from the flat below did carry upstairs to the first floor bedroom."
JO-S (July 2022): 5 STARS "A lovely, well equipped apartment. A great location with a gorgeous view, overlooking the Porthmadog estuary."
TG (June 2022): 3.8 STARS "Lovely flat in a great location. We have been to South Snowdon Wharf many times and we were very lucky with the weather.
This flat has just about enough space for 4 adults. Sofas and beds are comfortable but bar stools around the breakfast bar were uncomfortable and it was difficult to eat together. Patio furniture was in a poor state but was replaced by the owner during the week. Anchor Watch compares favourably with most other flats we have used over the years. Location is fantastic."
DG (May 2022): 4.7 STARS "Gorgeous views from the balcony. We had a lovely week in Anchor Watch. Great location with beautiful views and allocated parking. The apartment had everything we needed except additional rolls of toilet paper. Apartment was clean and comfortable. Some work was going on nextdoor so there was some noise but that wasn't a problem"
Mrs B (October 2021):
"Property clean and in an excellent position. However much in need of WiFi." "Property location is excellent, with fabulous views from the lounge and the verandah. Would really benefit from wi-fi and could do with some updating of the decoration and the heating."
"Clean comfortable well situated accommodation with outstanding views. A clothes airer and an iron and ironing board would have been useful otherwise vey well equipped. Would certainly recommend this apartment We have already booked it again for 2022." "What a delightful apartment, was clean and welcoming a very comfortable property to spend a weeks holiday, the location was great but it was essential to book all restaurants and places to visit, we would have been very limited if we had not done so." "We have been coming to Porthmadog for years we have always stayed in the Snowden wharf this year it was just me and my husband, we love coming to relax watching the different birds on ballast island, going for walks along the cob, seeing the different trains coming into the station, it is a little place full of hidden gems, The people we have got to knwo Over the years are welcoming Helpful and lovely, a place we will always come back to. I don't think we would stay in a house with steps outside. It was still a nice little break for us And we would come back, also the man who we booked through is really nice to deal with."Thank you"
"An excellent property, great view and well equipmed"Mr L (Spetember 2019):
"A very comfortable apartment,nicely furnished and well equipped. Great views even when the weather is bad."Ms W (Spetember 2019): "Comfortable, Well cared for apartment with great views. A convenient location near the steam railway station and the town."
Mr T (June 2019):"Lovely property with an amazing view!"
Visit Wales Comments (Feb, 2019):
"An attractive first & second floor apartment overlooking the harbour.High housekeeping standrads throughout the property."
Overall Quality Percentage: 81%
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.
Approach to the property is from the main road onto a private estate which is well maintained and well lit. There is a marked parking space close to the building for one vehicle and an overflow car park on site for any other vehicles. There is a step up onto the pavement from the parking space.
The apartment is on two floors. The 1st floor is on the 1st floor of the building with another apartment underneath. The access to the apartment is up a flight of wooden stairs with a rail on one side. The key is available in the keysafe which is by the front door. This could cause a problem if you have poor eyesight as you have to read the numbers and then press the relevant keys.
The living area is on the 1st floor which comprises of a kitchen area, breakfast bar with stools and a living area with settee. There is a TV with a remote control and DVD player. The kitchen area has an electric hob and oven. There is a fridge microwave and a very well equipped kitchen.
The 2nd bedroom is on the 1st floor and has two single beds. The main bedroom is situated on the second floor up an open plan, dog leg, staircase with a banister on one side only. This bedroom has a king sized bed.
The bathroom is also on the 2nd floor and has a modern sink and toilet with a shower enclosure. There is no grab rail in the compartment.
The lighting is good. There are bedside lamps each side of the double bed and between the twin beds. Light switches are at approximately 1200 - 1400mm height, with electric sockets at approximately 300mm. There are ceiling lights in each room. There is a light under the stairs. Kitchen is well lit with fluorescent lights under all the cupboards and on cooker hood.
There are storage heaters in each bedroom and in the living area. There is a heated towel rail on the wall in the bathroom.
Outside the patio windows is a reasonable sized decking area with 4 chairs and a table. Access is over a step over the bottom of the patio doors.
Customer Comment: "The stair to the property is not suitable for the disabled and take small bags so they are easy to carry up to the property."
FIRE SAFETY: Those in the Kingsize bedroom may potentially have to escape via the balcony and ship type ladder, and could become cut off from those in the twin bedroom.
Reviews
Jayne Watkins
2024-03-25
You can't fault the view and location. If the owner was to update the furnishings and decor. Very musty old smell to the place. Crockery was dirty and had to wash everything before use. Chipped glasses and scratched pans. I wouldnt use them. In between the sofa was filthy, the sofa itself was also really dirty as and the cushions need to go. The bed and bedding was clean and bathroom acceptable. Hot water went 2 days before end of stay, This did not effect shower so did not bother to report until end of stay.
It did us ok for the week but to bring me back things need to be prestine.
You have perfect stuff and you take a deposit so people respect or they lose their deposit.
Shame as so much potential
V Hudson
2023-12-09
Lovely location. Slept really well, all facilities we required. Heating worked well for us, only problem was the towel rail not working to dry towels, but put clothes airer on top of stairs. Underfloor heating in bathroom also worked fine. The only slight down from this was the housekeeping soap dish in bathroom and toilet not cleaned and also found an old dried furry teabag in stainless steel teapot. Don't let this put you off as really nice apartment, beautiful in summer for sitting on balcony. We stayed at Anchor Watch 2018 and is still as nice as we remembered.
Guest
2023-11-06
Excellent location, very clean
On arrival no hot water until the following day, only by reading previous comments/ notes it became clean that the trip switch ( for hot water) on the consumer unit high above the entrance door fails and continued to fail a total of three times.
This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed.
The electric heaters were difficult to regulate unhelped by the very small screen and complex manufactures instructions, the portable heater was in use almost constantly.
The heated towel rail was not working which apparently had been reported previously.
Shower inadequate, underfloor heating was good
M Webster
2023-10-15
very good view out to sea . parking space a bit tight . smart tv not very smart , towel rail not working , some very odd electrics . over all we had a good holiday ,
Julie Quenby
2023-10-01
View to die for. Comfy, well appointed and tastefully furnished. Main bed very comfy.
Couldn't get on with sitting at breakfast bar on the stools!
Only downside was sitting on smaller sofa, the tv next door is the other side of the wall by the lamp and you didn't need to have your tv on for tipping point or the chase as you could listen to next doors tv instead and unfortunately the other side of us they had a baby and I know babies do cry at times but with our stairs backing on to their stairs you would have thought the sound wouldn't have been obvious.
This is just personal comments not to detract from a lovely home that someone is generous to share.
Patrick Mckenna
2023-08-29
Stayed here for four nights in august and took a friend from Melbourne Australia with us. It was an amazing experience and a perfect spot to visit everywhere we wanted. The most beautiful place was sitting outside on the balcony every evening watching the activity on the water with a glass in hand chilling after a wonderful day out and seeing the sun going down. Perfect and very peaceful. Would definitely recommend this place.
Emma Gibson
2023-08-11
Anchor Watch was a great compact but well equipped apartment with a fantastic balcony view which we loved waking up to every morning. We picked this accommodation because of it being a short drive away from Morfa Bychan beach and within walking distance of local amenities. It's located well for days out too. We had a lovely stay despite the weather!
Roy Foulkes
2023-07-28
Lovely location with views up the estuary. We saw lots of wildlife whilst we sat in the apartment. The property was clean and well presented with most modern appliances. The stair to the property is not suitable for the disabled and take small bags so they are easy to carry up to the property.
Helen Kirkby
2023-07-02
Lovely well kept apartment with some of the best views to offer in Porthmadog. Beautiful to watch the wildlife and tides from the balcony.
Perfectly situated for the Ffestinniog railway and a short stroll to the high street. Beds were very comfortable. Easy parking outside the property. Need to be mindful of steep steps to access the property but all in all a great holiday location.
Helen Carroll
2023-05-28
We had a lovely week in Anchor Watch. Spotlessly clean; fabulous location with gorgeous views over the estuary; well equipped; comfortable bed; short walk to town; easy access to other parts of the peninsula and Snowdonia. Couldn't fault it!
M Corney
2023-05-07
We enjoyed our stay, no issues. Good location with nice views over the estuary and harbour. Very quiet.
Happy Customers!!
Tamsin Barrow
2023-04-16
Lovely well set out apartment. Great views over the estuary, ideal for bird watching. The weather was really poor but it just changes the outlook lots to see still. It is a great base for the coast and mountains. Lots to do in the area.
Catherine Hinkins
2023-02-25
We had a lovely stay. Property well presented, clean and tidy. All correspondence with STS efficient with good directions. Amazing views out over the estuary. Walk into town in minutes. Kitchen well equipped. Only negatives: lots of different controls for heaters, water, towel rail, underfloor heating etc was a bit confusing. Shower not the best -hot but not very powerful at all. Would love to come back in warmer weather and sit out on the balcony. Thanks Anchor Watch for a lovely stay.
Guest
2022-10-09
A fabulous location looking out over the estuary - views from very window!
Fascinating watching herons, egrets etc. A lovely balcony off the living room which gets the sun. The property was warm and cosy with everything needed for a short stay. An easy walk into town for shops. Lovely walks from the property round to Borth Y Gest and the coastal path. Will definitely return!
Christine Beddow
2022-10-02
The apartment was extremely comfortable with excellent views of the estuary. The bed also was very comfortable. Outdoor seating very good, with cushions . The TV was on the rather small side, a bigger one would be a lot better.
Be aware the apartment access is up a flight of steps, so you need to be able to carry luggage etc up the steps. But the view is worth it.
Pat Gray
2022-09-18
Ideal for our week's birthday break. Location is great with the town a 10min walk and all we wanted to see and do not far away and of course the beautiful North Wales landscape all around. Accommodation very nice and wonderful view from the balcony, watching fish and the heron each morning.
Would love to return.
Samantha Farmer
2022-08-28
Got a call an hour after we had left to say that a pillow had gone missing. We took our own pillows?? There is no way we would have packed one of theirs. We got home and checked. Sure enough, we only had OUR OWN pillows. I don’t expect to be accused of stealing something that we didn’t. No apology on call.
Hope the cost isn’t taken off my C. Card.
Very poor end to a lovely holiday.
Nicola Bowler
2022-08-14
We have stayed at properties on South Snowden Wharf previously but we thought this was quite possibly our favourite yet. The location was lovely at the end of the estate - the view down the estuary from the first floor balcony was beautiful (we did have fantastic weather). The apartment itself was light and airy - the bedrooms remaining cool during the heatwave - with lovely fresh decor throughout and was well equipped - there really wasn't anything else we felt we needed from it. We thought the description on the STS website probably sells the property a bit short - it was bigger and better equipped than we expected, for example hanging space and drawers available in both bedrooms. The parking space was conveniently located close to the bottom of the steps to the front door. The only things to be mindful of are that the external staircase did feel quite steep and the sound from the flat below did carry upstairs to the first floor bedroom.
J Olop-Smith
2022-07-18
A lovely, well equipped apartment. A great location with a gorgeous view, overlooking the Porthmadog estuary.
Terrence Goldfinch
2022-06-26
We have been to South Snowdon Wharf many times and we were very lucky with the weather.
This flat has just about enough space for 4 adults. Sofas and beds are comfortable but bar stools around the breakfast bar were uncomfortable and it was difficult to eat together. Patio furniture was in a poor state but was replaced by the owner during the week. Anchor Watch compares favourably with most other flats we have used over the years. Location is fantastic.
David Gribben
2022-05-25
We had a lovely week in Anchor Watch. Great location with beautiful views and allocated parking.
The apartment had everything we needed except additional rolls of toilet paper.
Apartment was clean and comfortable.
Some work was going on nextdoor so there was some noise but that wasn't a problem.