Lovely cottage with magnificent sea views in Borth y Gest

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"The cottage was lovely and warm comfortable. fab views lovely walks and just a great area to explore"
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Cottage in Porthmadog

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Graigwen is an exquisite, two-bedroom detached cottage offering mesmerising sea views.

Marrying elegant design with a warm, inviting atmosphere, it is the ultimate sanctuary for exploring Snowdonia and the picturesque village of Borth-y-Gest, famed for its hidden beaches and coastal paths. From its privileged, elevated position, Graigwen enjoys unrivalled panoramic views of the sea and mountains, all while remaining secluded within a tranquil backdrop of ancient woodland.

The ground floor features a light-filled lounge with triple-aspect windows and French doors opening onto a spacious decking area, offering magnificent, uninterrupted views across Tremadog Bay. The space is tastefully furnished and includes a log-burning stove for cosy evenings in, alongside a curated selection of games, books, a TV, and Wi-Fi for your entertainment.

The adjoining stylish kitchen-diner is comprehensively equipped with a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave. Further French doors lead to the decking—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or dine al fresco while drinking in the breathtaking vistas.

Upstairs, you will find two large double bedrooms:

Bedroom 1: A triple-aspect retreat enjoying both woodland and sea views. It features a sumptuous king-size sleigh bed with luxurious linens, a built-in wardrobe, a large window seat, and a vanity unit.

Bedroom 2: A double-aspect room with sea and garden views, also boasting a sumptuous king-size bed and elegant furnishings.

The cottage offers both a Family Bathroom, featuring a classic clawfoot cast-iron bath, pedestal sink & WC and also a separate Shower Room with walk-in shower, sink & WC.

To the front of the house, there is a large expansive decking area from which to admire the wonderful sea views. It is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle, lose yourself in a book, or enjoy a sunset drink and a BBQ under the stars. If you are lucky, you may even get a visit from our resident tawny owl.

To the rear lies an enclosed, secluded garden with a wildlife pond. Beyond the gate, the Parc y Borth Nature Reserve awaits, with its ancient woodland paths and vibrant birdlife.

Tea, coffee, sugar, tea towels, dishcloths, iron and ironing board, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, bin bags, cleaning detergents, hand wash will be provided

Please note this is a Pet Free and No Smoking cottage

Gas & Electricity: included.

The cottage is located at the head of an unadopted track which leads from the main road (Borth Road). The track is approximately 20m in length to the base of the property. Accessed by approximately 40 steps the property is elevated and very private towering above the beautiful village of Borth y Gest. Vehicular access is allowed along the unadopted track for dropping off and pick-up only - parking is not permitted. Cars must return to the main road, Borth Road which is approximately 20m from the property boundary. Unrestricted parking is available on Borth Road.

RESTRICTIONS : No Wheelchair access

SURROUNDING AREA

The cottage is situated in the picturesque coastal village of Borth-y-gest with it’s colourful terraced houses, tearoom and restaurant. Nestled by the water this sheltered horseshoe bay is home to many small boats. The Llyn coastal path leads directly from the village where you can enjoy fabulous coastal walks with views to stunning Harlech Castle and discover hidden quiet bays and the expansive sandy beaches of Morfa Bychan and Black Rock Sands.

For the golf enthusiasts, Porthmadog Golf Club (2 miles) is located in a wonderful location on the Coastal Path.

The whole area is a heaven for wildlife and birds including oystercatchers, curlews, redshanks, great crested grebe, sandwich terns and the visiting osprey’s.

From the cottage you can also walk over the coastal path (approximately 15 minutes) to Porthmadog. A busy harbour town with a good range of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and pubs. Porthmadog is also a major hub for the narrow-gauge railway with no less than three lines, the ffestiniog, the shorter Welsh Highland heritage and the similarly named Welsh Highland all the way to Caernarfon.

It’s a short drive to Portmeirion, the italian style village designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and made famous by the series The Prisoner which was filmed here.

Harlech, Abersoch and Criccieth beaches are also only a short drive away.

Close by is the spectacular Snowdonia National Park (2 miles) which covers an area of 823 square miles. It offers wonderful walking, the highest mountain in wales, the largest lake and picturesque villages to explore Beddgelert (8 miles), Betws-y-Coed (24 miles)

Snowdonia National Park is a nature lovers paradise, it is full of spectacular walks and offers paths and trails for all abilities, world class mountain biking, white water rafting, mountaineering, Bear Grylls survival academy and Zip World, the longest and fastest zip line in Europe if you really want to get the adrenaline pumping!

Amenities at Lovely cottage with magnificent sea views in Borth y Gest

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(59 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The cottage was lovely and warm comfortable. fab views lovely walks and just a great area to explore
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
We had the most delightful stay at Graigwen Cottage. It is very well equipped and the views are amazing! The bedrooms are very well-appointed and comfortable. We felt very comfortable there & loved the small town and walks. A walk to Black Sands Beach was delightful. Thank-you for a perfect holiday with friends.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Super clean .Well equipped with all appliances in good working order.So nice to have evenings by a log fire.Stunning views across the estuary .Two nice eateries within a short stroll.The access steps were a challenge but by the end of our stay we were fitter!So many walking opportunities in the area as well as Heritage railway lines and Portmeirion.Thank you for sharing your house Melanie.
5 / 10·Jul 2022
We had a fabulous stay at this wonderful cottage. On arrival, everything was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well equipped - it had everything we needed for our stay. As others have noted - there are a LOT of steps up to the cottage, which I found a little challenging, especially on arrival bringing our belongings, food etc in, which took several trips and left me huffing and puffing, but we wouldn't have had the amazing view if the cottage wasn't located where it was, so the steps were a necessary evil! We were blessed with the weather and if I had to critise anything, then maybe a couple of comfortable sun chairs would have enhanced our stay, although there are wooden chairs and a wooden bench, so probs just me being picky. We spent quite a lot of time just enjoying the sunshine and the view, as well as exploring the coastal path and going down onto the lovely sandy beach. The host, Melanie, responded speedily to my correspondence prior to our visit and we had no reason to contact her during our stay. A very enjoyable and relaxing break. Thank you Melanie.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Lovely cottage with magnificent sea views in Borth y Gest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Lovely cottage with magnificent sea views in Borth y Gest pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Lovely cottage with magnificent sea views in Borth y Gest?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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