Morfa Lodge Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Brimming with character and charm, this wonderful holiday cottage is just like stepping back in time! Built in the early 1800s by William Maddox, founder of Porthmadog, Morfa Lodge was originally the old coach house & stable block for the nearby manor house and was on the map before Porthmadog itself as we know it! "An absolute gingerbread cottage, this former Coach House is full of charm and character, a five minute stroll to Porthmadog's harbour, bustling town and Welsh Highland Railway." With antique furniture (the dresser with intricate carvings in the sitting room are believed to be a dowry from 1806) & stunning woodwork, all hand built by the owner's father, a master carpenter, you will feel immersed in history. If you are looking for quirky, old and interesting then this is just the house for you! Just a five-minute walk from Porthmadog's harbour and bustling town with a selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and the Welsh Highland Railway, you will find plenty to do and see, whatever the weather!

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double with extra single, 1 x ground floor single. Hairdryers in both upstairs rooms. Ground floor bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC. Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and hand wash basin. Kitchen/diner with white modern kitchen units, microwave, electric hob and eye level oven. Note: There is some distance and steps from the ground floor bedroom to ground floor bathroom. Sitting room with sofas, flatscreen TV, DVD & video player, piano, stone inglenook fireplace with electric fire. Snug/reading area with easy chair and books. Lawned, private garden (not enclosed) with garden furniture. Gravelled parking area for 2/3 cars.

Area
The bustling harbour town of Porthmadog lies on the Glaslyn Estuary and enjoys a stunning setting. The gateway to the Snowdonia National Park, Porthmadog is full of individual shops and restaurants, and home to the Ffestiniog Railway, where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The pretty village of Borth Y Gest, with its cliffs and coves, is a short walk or drive from the town. The well known and unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast. Situated on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula, Portmeirion, famous as the location of the TV show The Prisoner and the final episode of Cold Feet, is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. The area also boasts castles at Criccieth and Harlech, and superb unspoilt beaches such as Black Rock Sands, where the sands stretch as far as the eye can see. An ideal location for the attractions of Snowdonia and the The Lleyn Peninsula.

Amenities
Flat Screen Tv with DVD player, WiFi, Bed linen and towels are included, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, Tassimo Coffee machine, off road parking, electric fire, books. Short drive to all local amenities. Note: This is an old property, quirky with wobbly walls & bags of character - may not suit people who enjoy the clean lines of modern properties. Note: Please be aware due to the age of the property, there house is on numerous levels and has the odd step or two internally. Note: Please note this property has a good housekeeping bond of £350. Note: If you are booking for someone else please contact the office on 01248 430258 as the owner needs the contact name and number of the guest staying. The contact information is necessary to enable the owner to contact the staying guests with property location and check-in information Note: Vehicular access is through a single track road with a narrow gate at a maximum 2.4m wide which is followed by a tight left hand turn to park next to the property