Description

2 BEDROOMS:
1 Double bedroom with view down to the railway and Cnicht Mountain and washer/dryer in the wardrobe.
1 Twin bedroom with two Single beds and harbour views, one bed has a foam mattress and one bed has:

BEDLINEN: Yes provided.
TOWELS: Yes provided.

WET ROOM /WC: walk-in shower with safety rail, toilet, hand wash basin and an extractor fan.

LIVING ROOM: Fantastic harbour views. Open plan lounge/diner/kitchen.
Living Room - KITCHEN AREA: There is a galley kitchen area with an electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, cafetiere and Delonghi coffee maker. Please bring your own coffee, tea, sugar etc. There is a dining table with four chairs which guests can pull away from the wall to set up a dining area for 4 people.
Living Room - LOUNGE AREA: Comfortable seating for four, wall-mounted Freeview LED TV with built-in DVD.

GROUNDS: Patio area overlooking the harbour, there are 4 outside chairs and 2 small outside tables kept in the outside cupboard next to the front door which guests can set up on the patio area. The patio area is big open plan area and sections are used by other apartments. There is a path from the patio area that leads that leads to the water.
PARKING: 1 designated parking space outside the apartment.

HEATING: Intelirad electric radiators.
ELECTRICITY included. PLEASE NOTE that the electricity is included only for the facilities provided at the property. Charging of Electric Vehicles is Prohibited due to the risk of fire and electrocution. the closest charging point is at Porthmadog Tesco car park.
WiFi: Yes, fibre-optic WiFi with unlimited download available at 38 Mbps.
PETS: 2 dogs welcome. Please bring your own dog towels.
EXTRA: Hairdryer, iron and ironing board.

NEW for 2023 Holiday Season: The owners of this apartment highly value guest feedback and have worked hard to make several improvements based on it to enhance the apartment's overall experience. Here is a summary of the upgrades from January 2023:
1) Installation of a new pressurised boiler, which has made the walk-in shower even better!
2) New spring mattresses for the double bed and 1 single bed, bedding & towels.
3) installing window blinds in Bedroom 1.
4) New rug and TV/storage unit in the Living Room - Lounge Area.
5) New microwave & cafeteria in the Living Room - Kitchen Area.
6) Construction of a new step leading from the Patio Area up to the Living Room Patio Door .

Guest Comments:

KSP (January 2024): 5 STARS "Hi there, we are well on our way home now after a lovely stay. We have left it all clean & tidy & key put back in keysafe. Hope everything is ok & thank you for accommodating us. We may try come back again later this year. Thanks" "A lovely last minute stay. X. We came for a last minute 3 night getaway on 2nd Jan till Friday 5th & was very impressed with our stay & the accommodation was lovely. Was very cosy & comfortable & well equipped with all you needed. We all slept well & was very comfortable. Even the dog felt at home & loved the outside space. The shower was good but the bathroom was a bit small & water literally got everywhere when showering so you had to mop it all down afterwards. We did have a little leak too under the sink but we informed the company about it & it didn't affect our stay. We will definitely try come back again in the warmer weather as the area was such a lovely place to visit & I'm sure the views all around will be amazing in the spring or summer. Thanks for a lovely comfortable stay. X"
DT (September 2023): 4.7 STARS "Relaxing stay. Just had a lovely few days at the Harbour Retreat. Lovely outlook of the harbour from the patio doors and the window in the dining area. It's close to the town and we recommend the Port Cafe for breakfast just a short walk and it is dog friendly. The apartment is well equipped with everything you need. The only downside was that the double bed was not that comfy but thumbs up otherwise"
M PJ (September 2023): 4.8 STARS "Lovely apartment, facilities good, view delightful. One small improvement would be new pillows on the double bed. People were very helpful." Thank you for your feedback, we have passed you your review and suggestion for new pillows to the owner of the apartment.
SH (September 2023): 3.5 STARS "Great location, but disappointing apartment. This apartment is in a stunning location so thank goodness we had a sunny week and spent most of our time outdoors. It is definitely not big enough for 4 adults and a dog. The wet room is all style and no substance, and the squeegee provided for the floor is useless. Kitchen space is very limited and cramped. It’s very much in need of some tender love and care" Thanks for the Feedback - which are always passed on to the Property Owner for their consideration.
CS (August 2023): 4.7 STARS "Wonderful location. Perfect spot for railway enthusiasts, easy access to town and for coastal walks to Borth y Gest beach. Short drive to black rock sands"
PT (July 2023): 4.7 STARS "Lovely relaxing apartment. Lovely apartment, it’s was our third stay there. Wonderful view . Only one complaint, there are Marley tiles through the apartment an d it has either been polished or sealed, which I found was very slippery and kept slipping. I have bad mobility so for me it was dangerous" Thanks for the Feedback - which are always passed on to the Property Owner. We will add the comment about the tiles to the Access Statement.
SS (June 2023): 4.7 STARS "A perfect scenic spot for a relaxing holiday. The apartment is in a beautiful place with views over the harbour and estuary with the mountains in the background. It is very convenient for the Festiniog railway and shops are a short walk away. There are many lovely places to visit within a brief drive away including beaches and mountains. The apartment was clean and well equipped and it was lovely to open the patio doors and step out onto the edge of the harbour to walk our dog and look at the views"
The D Family (June 2023): "What a lovely place and the views are marvellous"
EF (May 2023): "Lovely spot. We really enjoyed our stay. The location is second to non and very peaceful. The only problem is the shower, there needs to be more of a slope from the basin so that the water from the show drains away, the completely flat surface means it does not and you are constantly paddling when trying to use the basin the mop provided is not that helpful" Thanks for the Review - which are always passed on to the Property Owner for their attention.
SW (April 2023): 4.3 STARS "Enjoyable Easter Break. Very compact and bijou. ! Wonderful harbour side location and apartment clean and bright .ok for a family but not so sure about 4 grown adults ! Would stay again and enjoyed our stay"
SF (September 2022): "Lovely Apartment. The location is first class, the apartment is very well appointed, we couldn't fault it. We intend to visit again and the sun shone"
CA (September 2022): 4.7 STARS "Every thing was very good, eventually I got the hand of the digital cooker. The shower is too fierce and wastes water but it worked with nice hot water. The location is terrific and we would like to go back next year" Thanks for the Feedback, which is passed on to the Property Owner.
FJ (September 2022): "Fantastic week at Harbour Retreat. Spent a lovely week at Harbour Retreat, the view was amazing, had only been there a day and felt we had been there weeks, so relaxing, my grandchildren had a fantastic time, plenty to do and see, visited Green Wood in Caernarfon, well worth it, Rabbit Farm in Criccieth, crabbing over the harbour wall, and of course the beach at Blackrock Sands. The apartment was lovely, very clean on arrival and well equipped, beds very comfortable, just a heads up to take a bath mat, the bathroom tends to get a little flooded from the shower not draining quick enough, Enjoyed our stay so much will be looking to re book next year,"
Mr A (October 2021): "Clean and well maintained. Perfect position and view."
Mr H (October 2021): "We have just come back from a week's stay here. We had a fabulous time and could not fault the apartment. It was spotlessly clean with everything you could need and even had a washing machine/tumble dryer. It also had a fogging machine which we used every day to keep the surfaces clean and germ-free. It is in a really good place with a brilliant view of the harbour and very close to the high street and literally minutes walk away from the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway. We used it as a base to travel to lots of different locations; Caernarvon Castle, Pwllheli, Portmeirion, Conwy, Black Rock Sands and Harlech. It was also a bonus to have a car parking space allotted to the property. We would definitely recommend this as a place to stay and would love to go back in the future sometime. *Also, a very dog-friendly place with most pubs etc. allowing you to take your dog inside. (The apartment will allow you to take your dog to stay with you)."
Mrs W (September 2021): "Just returned from two weeks. The apartment is very well equipped and has great views from every window. The kitchen area is small so a little bit of juggling required if cooking a meal. Had a couple of small issues on arrival but these resolved swiftly by STS and the lovely owners. One word of warning though-, the hob goes into automatic child safety mode when switched on and takes around 5 minutes before the lock releases to be able to use the hob.
Great shower and comfortable beds. Nice patio area to relax in the sun." Thanks for the Feedback. We have passed it on to the Property Owner.
Mrs T (July 2021): "Lovely property, clean and it was nice to see a grab rail in the shower and the steps at the patio doors. We did have a problem getting in as the code box with the keys in wouldn't open and we had to ring STS to come and open it . Our third visit to this apartment and we will be back again."
Mr S (July 2021): "Had a great time pity about the COVID-19 restrictions"
Mr B (April - May 2021): "Fantastic spot, lovely views. Apartment was well appointed and spotlessly clean. Will book again."
Mr B (September 2020): "Small well fitted appartement in ? wonderful position. Service on snags which arose was excellent."
Mr S (September 2020): "Great views of the harbour, quiet location."
Mr M (October 2019): "We had a wonderful holiday."
Mrs T (August 2019): "Excellent apartment , great for the disable as shower is a wet room, very clean."
Dr P (July 2019): "Five stars for the beautiful situation on the harbour in Porthmadog, easy parking, perfect. Wonderful to sit in the living room or at the table and have harbour views, early mornings magical, swans and ducks, a heron, a kingfisher, shag, not to mention boat and people-watching! The flat had everything we needed."
Mrs J (July 2019): "Clean well equipped property"
Mrs K (May 2019): "Beautiful, bright, comfortable apartment, newly decorated, and has fantastic views."
Mr H (April 2019): "Excellent! There's always the odd niggle, of course. But really, a very nice modernised apartment. Just excellent!"
Mrs R (March 2019): "Everything fantastic. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable. My frail 90 year old dad loved shower as it was easy to get in and out of and had great flow. The layout was very practical and we needed for nothing. The location, amazing views from all windows including the steam trains. Little beach outside great to watch birds and people coming and going. Very close to Portmeirion very short walk to wide range of traditional shops. All pubs served food and allowed dog."
Mr & Mrs L (January 2019): "What a beautiful location & 180 degrees view from the apartment, a view never to be tired of. The apartment is excellently catered for, surprisingly clean and welcoming. What a pleasure it has been, we hope to return later in the year."

Visit Wales Comments (February, 2019):
"Set with a double aspect air conditioned compact lounge kitchen diner Harbour retreat has a modern contemporary ambience in all areas."
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 cooperation.