Description

A very comfortable and convenient ground floor flat in the historic stone built foundry offices, Plas Ynys Tywyn, just over the bridge from the harbour in Porthmadog. All the rooms are spacious and on the ground floor with private parking close to the front door making access easier. There is a large lawned garden and shared parking area outside which can be enclosed if the main gate is closed. Steam trains pass the short walk to the water front and lovely walks. Situated on Madog street which is just off the high street, it is very convenient to Porthmadog's good variety of shops and eating places. 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 Criccieth town and castle just 5mls.

2 BEDROOMS: 1 large bedroom with a Kingsize bed and en suite shower room and WC and 1 double bedroom. Single bed in an rarely used corridor off the lounge, if required - this facility is better described verbally! Bed linen included, please bring your own towels, or available to hire by arrangement. Cot available on request.
BATHROOM: Bath, WC and shower in a corner shower cubicle.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM: Comfortable and very spacious with a flatscreen Freeview Smart TV, DVD & Chromecast.
KITCHEN: Modern fitted kitchen with electric hob and eye-level double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and Washing Machine. .
GARDEN: Large open plan lawned garden with furniture. Grounds can be enclosed if the gates are closed. They normally are in the evenings.
PARKING: Private parking.with EV charging point (7kw)
HEATING: Full gas central heating.
ELECTRICITY & GAS: Included. PLEASE NOTE that electricity is included only for the facilities provided at the property. CHARGING ELECTRIC CARS is not included but can be arranged at an extra charge.
WiFi: Yes, superfast and unlimited.
PETS: Maximum of 2 well behaved dogs please.
LINEN: Yes (cot linen not included)
TOWELS: Yes, and tea towels.
WHEELCHAIR HIRE: The owner has a lightweight companion chair for hire to guests, if it would help. They are on a first come, first serve basis.
ELECTRIC CAR CUSTOMERS: Electric for Car Charging is NOT included with the price. There are two Type 2 Socket 7.2kw. Please state at time of booking if required. Charged at a cost per kilowatt unit used.

Before Booking, scroll down and read ACCESS STATEMENT & FIRE EXITS

New for 2023: Electric car charging point.

10% multi-week saving if booking 2 weeks in succession (up to £50).
£50 is the maximum discount this property owner will give for the multi-week saving

Guest Feedback:
SL (May 2025): 5 STARS "Great place to stay. Lovely flat, has everything you need for a great holiday in a great location. It was lovely to see the steam trains go past the end of garden. Already booked again"
MB (April 2024): 5 STARS "Home from home. This is a ground floor flat with plenty of parking. We are in the town so need to drive anywhere. The accommodation is very comfortable home from home. There is a large kitchen which is well equipped with washing machine and dishwasher. The flat has two bedrooms with an additional single bed too. Big enough for all the family there are two bathrooms both with showers and one with a bath. The view from the lounge is lovely you can sit and relax watching the steam trains go by several times a day. The town has coffee shops and independent shops too. The Ffestiniog railway station is a short walk where you can relax watch trains the views are stunning. They serve meals all day in the bar or coffee shop. So if you are looking for a family holiday look no further."
BH (April 2024): 4.8 STARS "We are back again! We have stayed in this flat many times before. Whilst perhaps not the most luxurious property it has many features that suit us ageing visitors. Easy walking distance to the Ffestiniog Railway Station, the Harbour and the High Street with it's many shops and several good places to eat. The flat is all on one level and if sharing with friends the two main bedrooms are spaced well apart. Car parking is just outside of the property door and Gwen from STS Holidays can be easily contacted should you need help"
SW (March 2024): "My Happy Place. The Garden Flat is like a home from home for me now. I keep returning as its so hard to beat. The help and care you get from the all of the staff is amazing.Nothing is too much trouble. The accomodation is fitted with everything you could need to enjoy your stay in this beautiful place. Hiraeth til next time. ❤[Emoji Removed]"
SW (December 2023): "Home from Home. This property is situated in my happy place. It provides everything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay in Porthmadog. The service provided by Gwen and all of her Team is exceptional hence i return several times a year to stay here and relax"
SW (November 2023): "Garden Flat is the perfect place to unwind and relax. I have been staying here for many years and its feel like my home from home. It is a little piece of heaven in my happy place. The Flat has everything you need to complete your stay and the staff are amazingly helpful if needed."
HT (October 2023): "The garden flat was a great stopover for us and the small enclosed patio area and larger grassy area were perfect for our pup. The flat was much more spacious than I expected - we had more than enough room to relax!"
KA (October 2023): "The place is very central and close to all the amenities. Very quick responses and very professional."
SW (September 2023): "Perfection. Our stay at the Garden Flat was excellent as always. This property is like a home for us as we have stayed here many times. It is fully equiped with everything you could wish for to enjoy your stay in Porthmadog. The staff are amazing and always available to help if needed and nothing is too much trouble help make the most of your holiday"
AB (July 2023): "A great place to stay! Have stayed here twice before. A lovely flat in with excellent amenities. Perfectly placed in Porthmadog to be near the Steam Railway. Lots of places to eat nearby. Nice sandy Beaches"
SH (June 2023): 4 STARS "We had a very enjoyable holiday .The flat was very spacious and central to all amenities.shops , steam trains , nature reserves , harbour all within walking distance.and a safe place to park your car when not in use.The owners were very friendly and helpful . Would happily book this flat again.Thank you"
DE (June 2023): "Perfect walkable location for all the amenities of Porthmadog but still close to drive to visitor attractions of Snowdonia. Ground floor flat with en-suite enabled us to take and elderly relative on holiday with no fuss. The flat was very comfortable and well equipped with everything we could have needed. Friendly communication and help from the owners"
SL (May 2023): 4.8 STARS "Great place to stay. Had a lovely stay in the flat comfortable and all home comforts . Great location and parking. Will be staying again"
MW (April 2023): 2.8 STARS "An honest review of a place with potential. The garden flat is in an ideal location for travelling on the heritage railways, being in easy walking distance of the town and all it offers. The flat is spacious and car parking is welcome. It has such potential to be lovely holiday accommodation especially for the less mobile guests, but unfortunately, it is need of a total refurbishment as well as requiring a thorough cleaning. The furniture is dated and some broken, the bathrooms need a good cleaning to get rid of mould as one example. The information folder lacks sufficient detail as would be expected such as local GP/hospital, etc although this may be available but unable to locate. The notices on walls are scruffy and why is it necessary to pay for towels? Having stayed din many self catering places, we've never been asked to do this and it can't be related to Covid now. Being so critical doesn't sit well with us but on this occasion, we felt it essential to raise these points so the company/owner can address the poor standards" Thanks for your Feedback. The Property Owner responds: "Thanks for the review. I spoke to you on a number of occasions during your stay and you ensured me that everything was fine. We are sorry you did not like our e gomme retro furniture, Duresta 3 piece suite. They are as photographed on a the website We could only find one item of furniture that they had broken - decorative rail to a bed. The antique mahogany bed stead was repaired last year, but I’ll replace that as soon as possible now it’s come away again. I always offer guests towels, but most prefer to take their own. I don’t take payment for them. This year we carpeted the single bedroom, replayed the central heating pipes and put new flooring in the lounge. Lynn always gives the showers a good clean, but we will look into freshening up the silicon seal."
W (March 2023): "A little piece of Heaven. As always my stay in the Garden Flat was perfect ! This property is like my home from home and every visit is a joy. Its is fully equipped with everything you could require to make your stay as pleasant and relaxing as possible. The staff are always very helpful and willing to help with any problem or request however large ir small. Fully recommend for a wonderful visit to Wales"
SW (November 2022): "Perfect accomodation. Staying at the Garden Flat is just the most enjoyable experience. I have stayed here many times and each time as i walk in i get this lovely welcome back feeling. It holds so many family memories for me and this is my happy place. There is everything you need in the flat and if help is required the staff are always very happy to help"
MB (November 2022): "Home from home. This is ground floor all the way. The main bedroom has a 5ft double with spacious room with plenty of storage places. The view out of the bedroom looks out onto the garden, the Ffestiniog train passes frequently, which is lovely. It has en-suite shower room. The second bedroom has a double bed which is very comfortable and storage areas. There is a a family bathroom with shower and bath. The lounge/diner is spacious with plenty of sitting area. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances eg washing machine and big fridge/ freezer. The garden outside is large with parking facilities. So it is very comfortable and we came back twice a year it is like being at home. The property is situated in the middle of the town so park your car up. There are good places to eat and drink eg The Port cafe is homemade fresh food with takeaway option including sliced ham. The Ship pub is the place to go for dinner and Sunday Roast. So it is ideal for holiday away. What more could you need"
SW (September 2022): "The Garden Flat is the perfect place to stay when visiting Wales. The property is equipped with everything you would require to enjoy your holiday. The customer service is wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. Love this place so much i would highly recommend !"
AL (August 2022): "Wonderful Flat in Porthmadog. The Garden Flat is really a excellent choice, very comfortable, spacious and quiet. Parking and garden spacious and really convenient. Great location for enjoying the area, convenient for shops, travelling about, and right next to the station for the Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Railway station for the best heritage steam trains in the world"
SK (July 2022): "Dog Friendly Clean Flat with a garden, close to the town and trains at the bottom of the garden!!. Excellent holiday accommodation with the added benefit of steam trains passing the end of the garden. My steam mad husband and granddaughter were in heaven! Lovely clean flat, all the mod cons included and an excellent location for the town and the railway station. Gwen is lovely and happy to help. We all enjoyed the garden, especially our granddaughter and our two dogs. Loved it so much we've booked for next year to get our 'Ffestiniog Fix' - We all love the Ffestiniog Fairley's and this flat is fabulous."
HM (July 2022): 4.8 STARS "First class. Stayed in this property many times.always been very comfortable and clean.Owner Mrs Thomas very obliging and will help with anything."
AB (May 2022): "A lovely place to stay near the railway. This is our second visit. The location is great with the Welsh Highland Railway running passed the bottom of the garden! The flat is excellent. Well planned and furnished. Very comfortable. Hope to come again"
PQ (May 2022): 4.8 STARS "Comfortable convenient accommodation. A nice place to stay for us and our dog olly ,a comfortable flat with everything you need, good parking and central for everything in Porthmadog, staff of sts very friendly and polite. Our second stay and we really enjoyed thank you also the welcome pack was really nice to have, thank you Gwen"
MB 22 Apr 2022: "Wonderful holidays for disabled / family holidays. Have been staying here for many years ! It is ideal for disabled people as it is all on the same level has two showers and a bath. Also ideal for family’s as it has a large garden with a train [Emoji Removed] at the bottom which goes to Caernarfon often. The property is fully equipped with all you need for a wonderful stay. There is ample car parking. The town is just outside the gate so no driving if you don’t want too. So if you want to get away this is the property for you. The owners are always available for to help out wether it be where to go or any problems."
Mr Q (July 2021): "Lovely dog friendly flat. Excellent, no problem at all"

Mr L (October 2019): "Spacious flat ideally located for steam trains and town centre, very well equipped and comfortable."
Mr Z (July 2019): "Very well situated for all steam railway lovers ! Nice place to stay, lots of space and a very kind garden to sit and relax after a walk"
The D Family rented out both this apartment and upstairs apartment in 2018 (Property REF's: 1080 & 1081): "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."

Visit Wales comments (Feb, 2019):
"A spacious ground floor apartment located in the town of Porthmadog very convenient for the park, shops and harbour. Guests have use of a large garden with furniture"
Visit Wales 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.