Sleeps: 4

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Grade: 4

Free Wifi

Ref: 1038

Description

STS Grade 4
This stylish South Snowdon Wharf duplex apartment, occupying the 1st and 2nd floors, is situated on the popular estuary/harbour side of this select development in Porthmadog. Carefully and comfortably prepared by it's proud owner, it offers excellent accommodation to the more discerning guest with views from the balcony of Ballast Island and Harlech beyond. Within walking distance is Spooner's Bar - serving hot food - a choice of shops, restaurants and scenic walks. Wildlife and railway enthusiasts enjoy this location equally as it is situated near the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway station, where steam trains cross the wetlands that attract so many migrant and domestic wild fowl, including an Osprey family in the summer. Portmeirion village is just 2 miles away for a relaxing meander amongst Italianate architecture, Zip World: Titan and Bounce Below are a 30 minute drive up the valley. With nearby castles and National Trust properties to visit, sandy beaches and mountains on the doorstep, Porthmadog is an excellent all year round location.

2 BEDROOMS: 1 King-size bedroom on the 1st floor and 1 Twin bedroom (two single beds) on the 2nd floor, next to the Bathroom. Bed linen and towels provided. Note that in the event of a fire in the longe/kitchen area, that the occupants of the twin bedroom could be cut-off from those in the main bedroom.
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: On the 1st floor. Living room area includes a galley kitchen with electric cooker, fridge, Combi-microwave. There is a kettle, tea pot and a Cafetiere. No coffee, tea, sugar or provided. Lounge area with a flatscreen TV 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.
BATHROOM & /WC with electric shower over the bath on the 2nd floor, next to the double bedroom. Please be aware that length of bath is shorter then normal baths.
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.
Wi-Fi: Yes.
PET RULES: Sorry no pets allowed.
BEDLINEN: Yes, included.
TOWELS Yes. 1 Bath Towel per guest, 1 Hand Towel and Hotel Style Bath Mat for the Bathroom and 2 Tea Towels for the Kitchen Area.
PARKING: Allocated parking space for 1 car.
FAQ: Access is via a set of steps to a front door in the 1st floor. The ship's ladders that you can see from the balcony are for decorative purposes only.
FIRE SAFETY: No smoking, candles nor tea lights (including on the balcony). No BBQs anywhere on South Snowdon Wharf. Those in the Twin bedroom may potentially have to escape via the balcony and ship type ladder, and could become cut off from those in the King-size bedroom.

GUEST FEEDBACK:
SS (Nov 2024)
Excellent :"Our second visit and still fabulous! It was nice to have milk and Welsh cakes provided! A lovely cosy flat with ever-changing views of the estuary. Handy for walking into town and doing a costal walk to Borth Y Gest and beyond. Great cafes to stop at.
The only thing missing are hooks on the back of the bathroom door to hang clothes when showering!
JK (Oct 2024) Excellent :"Perfect place for a relaxing break. Very quiet, easy walking distance to local amenities. The place itself was in fantastic condition, clean and tidy with everything you require for a stay. The welcome pack of milk and Welsh cakes was very much appreciated. Will definitely be back."
DH (Oct 2024) Excellent : "Great location with the lounge and balcony area directly in front of the estuary. Arguably the best plot on the estate."
SS (September 2024)) Excellent: "Estuary heaven!. A fabulous position on The Wharf - stunning views from every window! The sofa gave a perfect view of the estuary and little island. We saw egrets, herons and a seal amongst other things ! Nice large private deck too. New furnishings and plenty of crockery etc. Was great to have toilet rolls, kitchen roll, dish cleaning stuff in place and also towels and tea towels. Will definitely be back!"

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: Note that in the event of a fire in the longe/kitchen area, that the occupants of the twin bedroom could be cut-off from those in the main bedroom.

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Reviews

Guest
2024-11-18

Verified Up Front Reviews
Our second visit and still fabulous! It was nice to have milk and Welsh cakes provided! A lovely cosy flat with ever-changing views of the estuary. Handy for walking into town and doing a costal walk to Borth Y Gest and beyond. Great cafes to stop at. The only thing missing are hooks on the back of the bathroom door to hang clothes when showering!

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Guest
2024-09-17

Verified Up Front Reviews
A fabulous position on The Wharf - stunning views from every window! The sofa gave a perfect view of the estuary and little island. We saw egrets, herons and a seal amongst other things ! Nice large private deck too. New furnishings and plenty of crockery etc. Was great to have toilet rolls, kitchen roll, dish cleaning stuff in place and also towels and tea towels. Will definitely be back!

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Average