Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan

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Woodburner with free supply of logs,perfect for chilly evenings

Pretty bedroom with king size bed and cotton bed linen

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1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Porthmadog, WLS

Black Rock Sands
‪15 min walk‬
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
‪4 min drive‬
Portmeirion Central Piazza
‪10 min drive‬
Anglesey (VLY)
‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Ffermdy Bach (little farmhouse) is a self contained one bedroom cottage adjoining ourtraditional farmhouse. With its own entrance and large private garden it is the perfect getaway for a couple. Situated between the villages of Borth y Gest and Morfa Bychan, the beach path is only a few minutes walk away leading down to the sandy beaches of Borth y Gest. Black Rock Sands is a 15 minute walk away, you can even walk all the way to Criccieth along the mile long sandy beach. There is a pub, the Black Rock Beach Club in nearby Morfa Bychan (20 minutes walk) or a 15 minute walk takes you into Borth y Gest with its bistro and cafe.
A fantastic base for exploring Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula, other nearby attractions include Porthmadog (1.5miles) with its famous Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, Portmeirion (4 miles) and the towns and castles of Criccieth and Harlech just a short drive away.
The cottage has one comfortable bedroom with some antique furniture and cotton bed linen on the new king size bed. All pillows and duvet are feather filled. There is room for a cot (not provided) if you have a young baby.

The upstairs shower room(no bath) has a heated towel rail and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels. Soap and shower gel provided.

We have recently fitted a new fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher. All kitchen utensils are provided as are basic supplies of tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt and pepper,washing up liquid, tea towels etc

The sitting room is cosy with a log burner with free supply of logs. There are books, maps and information as well as a few board games.

There is a dining area with table and chairs and the smart TV has Netflix and iplayer.

There is a seating area in the large private garden and a fire pit where you can burn logs at no extra charge from our log store. You will see rabbits and squirels in the garden and there are many interesting birds including owls and buzzards.

In June, July and August we only accept bookings for 7 nights with arrival on a Friday.

We have an EV charging point for electric vehicles, please contact us for rates

Sorry no dogs allowed

Property manager

Branwen Bell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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Rear view of Hen Gegin with views of Moel y Gest in the background

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

May bring own travel cot, no extra bed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Porthmadog

Located in Porthmadog, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Welsh Highland Heritage Railway are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Porthmadog, WLS

What's nearby

Black Rock Sands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Portmeirion Central Piazza - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
Harlech Castle - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
Portmeirion Sands - 26 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Porthmadog Station - 5 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Australia - ‬4 min drive
‪Black Rock Beach Club - ‬19 min walk
‪Allports Fish & Chip Shop - ‬4 min drive
‪Cadwaladers - ‬4 min drive
‪Chippy Dre - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Black Rock Sands and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Central Piazza are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

18 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Borth y Gest

We had a lovely weekend in an area we have never visited before, the cottage is cosy and well equipped, perfect for two. Branwen is a great host and we had everything we needed for a relaxing break, we look forward to returning in the near future.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Simon K.

2 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and nice

Nice place, good for walks along estuary, Peaceful

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

17 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful cottage in a great location

We were impressed with prior information and instructions in the cottage. The cottage is attached to the main farmhouse but private access and pretty secluded garden. Fabulous location in a beautiful part of Wales

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

27 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage in beautiful area

Very pretty cottage which is very clean and well equipped. Short walking distance to beaches, short car journey to lots of places to visit and shops cafés and restaurants. We will definitely visit again

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer w.

17 Jun, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing break

We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage . The cottage was immaculate well equipped and cosy at the same time . Location was great with lovely walks nearby . We especially enjoyed seeing the rabbits and the lovely birds that visited the garden including a pair of thrushes . Thank you Branwen and Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

27 May, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, comfortable well equipped and spotlessly clean

We enjoyed our stay at Morfa Bychan. The cottage was comfortable and very clean. A great spot for exploring the magical Llyn peninsular. Branwen was an attentive host and responded immediately to our requests.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

18 Oct, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect !

A beautiful cottage. Well equipped with everything you would need. Branwen the owner has made it so comfy and cosy with lots of finishing touches . There is plenty of room upstairs and downstairs and the kitchen and bathroom are modern and bright. Look out for the rabbits and the squirrels in the garden and you will also hear the owls. We had lovely and relaxing stay....just wished we had booked a longer stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

14 Oct, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Porthmadog base

Lovely property in a great location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryn D.

30 Aug, 2021

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Quite and relaxing

Excellent location, easy access on to coastal path, just what we needed for a relaxing break

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

14 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location

The cottage and garden were even nicer and a bit bigger than the photographs and reviews suggested. It was near many beautiful walks through woods and along sandy paths to stunningly beautiful and deserted sandy coves, or to Borth y Gest with a bistro and cafe. (They do get very busy and The Moorings was booked up well ahead, so we didn't eat there. Very handy shop in the village for most supplies and a fish and chip shop too. The weather was quite wet and sometimes cool when we were there (in August) but it really didn't matter, lots of good books and outdoors many beautiful beaches, mountains, small towns and castles to visit. Branwen was there if needed and replied promptly to texts but respected out space and left us to enjoy our holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

2 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday cottage

Had a wonderful week away in the cottage staying as a small family with our 7 month old. The cottage was in a great location and facilities were just what we needed. Enjoyed the outside space in the nice weather.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

6 Jul, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Welsh cottage

The cottage at Borth y Gest was excellent. the pictures and description were accurate. We particularly enjoyed watching the wildlife from the door of the bedroom, rabbits and a variety of birds and a grey squirrel. Branwen and Paul were friendly and helpful. The only issue we had was the bed. It was difficult for me to get into because it was so high. The mattress was firm which we like but it had a strange effect in that we continually felt we would fall out of bed. It affected my partner, Paul's back causing pain and so he slept on the floor.

10/10 Excellent

George M.

23 May, 2021

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A very pleasant and comfortable stay.

A very clean and well kept cottage, where every effort had been made to meet visitors needs. Ideal for quiet coastal walks, whilst within easy driving distance of attractive places to visit such as Portmeirion, Criccieth, and Abersoch, with its magnificient beach.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

6 May, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property close to beaches

Lovely property and great spot to explore the lovely Snowdonia national park

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

12 Apr, 2021

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Hidden Gem

The cottage was warm and cosy and located in an excellent spot for walks along the coastal path. It had been newly fitted out to a high standard and there was everything you needed for a selfcatering holiday. We hope to return again soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Birmingham

8 Oct, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Charming cottage with excellent amenities in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracey I., Somerset England

10 Aug, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ffermdy Bach

It was a lovely cottage in a beautiful area, ideally placed for exploring the peninsula and for going up into Snowdonia. Would be more than happy to come up and stay again. Thanks, for a lovely week.🙂

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

24 Sept, 2019

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We had a fantastic stay. Location was lovely. Accommodation was excellent with great facilities

We will definitely go back !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

15 Sept, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful accomodation

We very much enjoyed staying in Branwen's little house, ideally situated to explore North Wales and the Snowdonia area. The most comfortable bed, excellent shower, fully equipped kitchen, spotlessly clean and tidy and a place outside to sit and watch the setting sun. We couldn't have been more pleased, thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oliver A., Niddatal, Deutschland

27 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cosy cottage

We had very pleasant 14 days in this cosy cottage, close to Porthmadog. The area is beautiful and with a lot of potential for discovering North Wales. Snowdonia, Angelsey and the Lleyn Peninsula could be accessed easily. Everything was like in the description. Brawnen and Paul have been very kind hosts. We will probably come back. A clear recommandation for a couple, enjoying quiteness and nature.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

10 Aug, 2019

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We had a lovely time here!

This is a great place for a couple to stay for a few days. It's very quiet and peaceful, but a few minutes' walk from the beach, a few more minutes to some lovely restaurants in Borth, and a few minutes' drive to Porthmadog. While we were here, we also visited Caernarfon, Snowdon, etc - lots to see locally. The cottage has its own private garden to lounge in, and contains everything you might need for a restful stay. Also the owners are just next door, and are very helpful and friendly. Definitely recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

7 Aug, 2019

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Relaxing break in a beautiful location

Superb cottage within easy walking distance of unspoilt, quiet beaches. Cottage very well appointed throughout. Lots of coastal walking can be done directly from cottage, and very good restaurant 15 minutes away. Just perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

30 Jul, 2019

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Delightful stay

The property is very clean and well equipped with welcoming milk, welsh cakes and flowers. It is tastefully furnished and decorated. It is a good base to explore the area and very close to Porthmadog. Outdoor area is very pleasant and relaxing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kai-Gerrit V.

20 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geschmackvolles, landestypisches Cottage in Küstennähe

Liebevoll restauriert. Sehr geschmackvolle Inneneinrichtung. Angenehme Gastgeber. Ganz in der Nähe kann man von einer Klippe die Küste überblicken, man ist auch sehr schnell direkt am Strand und am Coast Path. Der Caravanpark ringsherum ist kein Problem. Wer wie wir nicht mit dem Auto anreist, hat erst in 40 Minuten fußläufiger Entfernung in Porthmadog Einkaufsmöglichkeiten.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan R., Augsburg, Deutschland

7 Jul, 2019

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perfect

Everything written in the discription is like it is written!!! Arriving there feels like comeing home. From the beginning of beeing there You feel welcome. The area around is beauttiful, the beaches, Port y Guest with this wonderfull Restaurant, Railway, Walking and the help of Brenwan and her husband. Thank You both for this wonderful days. And don´t forget: booking there means having good weather alle days. Thank You from Augsburg, Germany, Birgit and Stefan

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Branwen Bell

The cottage, Ffermdy Bach, is a self-contained part of our house, which is a traditional Welsh farmhouse.

We moved here in 1996 and now our daughters have left home we decided to make the most of our extra space!

The cottage has its own entrance and garden so you have your privacy and can come and go as you please.