Cefn-Yr-Efail

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

72 Customer Review(s)

O6711WJsoniac
October 2020

“Lovely!!!”

Eggcelent stay! Reference to the fresh eggs that are provided by Gwyne. The views are stunning & the property is fabulous & well equipped.

Eggcelent stay! Reference to the fresh eggs that are provided by Gwyne. The views are stunning & the property is fabulous & well equipped. We were lucky that we chose this week as Wales closed it’s borders to Covid 19 hotspots.

- O6711WJsoniac, October 2020
Ms Harris November 2020

“Well equipped and recently decorated property with modern features.”

Friendly and helpful owner. Loads of space - this property is huge, though a somewhat unusual layout. Lovely rural location, not too far from Porthmadog. Views of the hills around were beautiful.

- Ms Harris, November 2020
Mrs Bowring September 2020

“Ground floor spacious and excellent layout.”

very well equipped kitchen. All fixtures and fittings were good quality. Upstairs unusual layout, 2 bedrooms have reduced head height.

- Mrs Bowring, September 2020
Mr Sherrington August 2020

“Gwyn is a fantastic host and a really nice guy who made us feel at home as soon as we arrived.”

The property is in wonderful surroundings within easy distance of Porthmadog, Criccieth, shops etc. The facilities are great, modern, spacious and of a high standard throughout. The deck area is a delight and we spent most evenings and every breakfast out there enjoying the wonderful views. Highly recommended, although the posting showed and mentioned a BBQ which wasn't there - it didn't in any way affect us but for those planning to come you should know

- Mr Sherrington, August 2020
Mr Irlam November 2019

“Very nice cottage and very warm and the owner was extremely nice guy to talk to would go again in fact we are next year”

- Mr Irlam, November 2019
Mrs Harris September 2019

“Cefn Yr Efail was well equipped, comfortable and large enough to accommodate our party with plenty of room.”

We had a very relaxing holiday, in beautiful surroundings. We particularly enjoyed our view of the coast as we crested the hill on our way down to the main road. We visit Snowdonia every year and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cefn Yr Efail.

- Mrs Harris, September 2019
Mr Pallister July 2019

“The ensuite would have benefitted from a light above the basin, a better place to store the spare WC rolls rather than the toilet brush.”

Soft close WC seats would have been good in both bathrooms give its description as luxury. The 3 extractor fans in the property didn't appear to work, unsure if they should have come on via the light switches. One of the electric sockets next to the bed in the main bedroom didn't work. 3 of the dining chairs had close legs, need tightening up. All of the above didn't spoil our holiday, they were minor details that weren't worth reporting during our stay. There were just the 4 of us staying so we all had plenty of room. Gwyn was a good bloke to have around and overall especially with the hot weather, we had a great family holiday.

- Mr Pallister, July 2019
Mrs Kanji July 2019

“An ideal spacious and well equipped family home for our 3-generation family holiday, set in lovely rural surroundings.”

Convenient for walks, mountains, beaches and Snowdonia area. Gwyn was very welcoming. We had a very enjoyable stay. The only problem we had was finding the house and had to rely on asking the locals as the directions were only given from the Caernarfon westerly direction, whereas we approached from the east through Porthmadog. It would be helpful if it advised you to take the Golan/Cwn Ystradllyn turning off from that direction on the A497 which does not require you to pass the woollen mill and is just before the row of of cottages on the right signed Cwn Ystradllyn then immediately on the left. If it mentioned whether the woollen mill was on the right or left of the road we could have worked it out. The first part of our feedback can be published but the directional information is for the owner. We told Gwyn about the poor directions and he said he had asked his son (the actual owner) to alter it, but he has not done do. It seems that we are by no means the first people to struggle with the lack of information on finding the house.

- Mrs Kanji, July 2019
Miss Altay March 2019

“The cottage was exactly what we needed!”

It was comfortable and had everything we needed to relax - including a hot tub! We even got complementary fresh eggs! We loved our stay.

- Miss Altay, March 2019
Mrs Gee February 2019

“Beautiful location,plenty of room,good facilities,friendly owner,even had fresh eggs on arrival,will definitely book this cottage again.”

- Mrs Gee, February 2019
Mr Brunskill January 2019

“The owner is a really nice man, makes you feel very welcome”

- Mr Brunskill, January 2019
Mr Forster November 2018

“Cefn yr Efail is a lovely, comfortable , spacious converted barn and is an excellent base for a trip to all of Snowdonia (take a trip a mile down the road to Ynyspandy Slate Mill!”

Only one thing to be aware of is that one of the upstairs bedrooms is a through route to the other (though Gwyn, the caretaker did inform me of this beforehand). This is OK with family and friends but i had a group of people unfamiliar with each other so this 'middle' room isn't ideal. The beds are noticably inferior in this room too - it seems that it's the one the owners forgot! But overall a great place and would gladly go back. The complementary eggs on arrival are nice too.

- Mr Forster, November 2018
Mrs Hoskin October 2018

“A wonderful week spent in Snowdonia for a special family celebration.”

Cefn-Yr-Efail proved to be the perfect holiday home for this occasion - well located, spacious, modern with a brilliant sociable kitchen / dining room that served as the central hub of the house. Easy to book and good ongoing communication regarding our booking - I would definitely recommend and again use Sykes and Cefn-Yr-Efail.

- Mrs Hoskin, October 2018
Mrs Harris September 2018

“Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.”

Cottage decorated to a high standard but could benefit from some rugs on the floors as makes it a little stark. Also was expecting linen which was provided to be changed during our stay as was for two weeks. Otherwise perfect.

- Mrs Harris, September 2018
J5563QEpeterh September 2018

“Excellent”

Fantastic location and within easy reach of beaches, local pubs and attractions. We were met by Gwyn who is lovely and very welcoming, and the cottage itself was superbly laid out and although we were only a party of 4 I think even 8 here would find the place very generously sized. It is dog friendly and our collie was quite safely contained with the garden areas and could be left to look after himself with no concerns. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a great place to stay in the area and we will definitely be back.

- J5563QEpeterh, September 2018
Mr Keeling July 2018

“All though the property was good overall a lot of the pots /pans etc are badly in need of replacement, fridge in kitchen is old and not fit for food (ok for bottles/tins) and should be replaced, a lick of paint would do wonders, also worth pointing out to people that the mobile phone signal is really poor.”

Sky t.v signal very weak.

- Mr Keeling, July 2018
Mr Shepherd June 2018

“We had a lovely week.”

Gwyn, the owner, is a pleasant chap who was very welcoming and we appreciated the dozen newly laid free range eggs he left for us. The building is very spacious and had everything we needed. With a 2 year old in tow, the enclosed garden & decking area was great, he could be left to run with no worries of him escaping. The location is very quiet, the only noise was the occasional tractor and the views of the surrounding hills was superb. The weather certainly helped being hotter than usual for the week and this proved to be an ideal base from which to explore the many places of interest this area has to offer. All in all a good experience and would certainly recommend to anyone.

- Mr Shepherd, June 2018
967jemmas May 2018

“Amazing wonderful beautiful-thanks gwyn!!”

We have sadly just returned from a week at this property,we did not want to leave and I still wish I was back there!! It is a beautiful big house in a stunning quiet location. Gwyn who looks after the property is a true gentlemen, he brought us fresh eggs on our arrival day and was on hand if ever we needed anything even extending his kindness to picking up me and the husband when we got stranded in bedgellert after a walk went wrong. The area is amazing, loads to do all around no matter what you want to do-we had 3 great days walking and spent then other 4 doing tourist things such as black rock sands, Harlech, bangor and criccieth and there is still plenty more we plan on returning to do. All in all we had a fantastic holiday and we very much plan on returning in the future. Highly recommend and once again thanks gwyn hope to see you again soon.

- 967jemmas, May 2018
Mr Smedley March 2018

“Great value for money and a perfect location.”

We would recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay around the Snowdonia area. Great for both parties and families alike.

- Mr Smedley, March 2018
Mr Griffiths January 2018

“The actual building is really nice, however, 3 of the upstairs bedrooms have extremely restricted height, I'm 6ft 2 so don't expect to be jumping on pogo sticks in many rooms but the ceiling must be closer to 5ft 12 in the middle with a steep attic drop to both sides, leaving just a narrow 2 foot or so down the centre to walk.”

Walking upstairs caused creaking in the floorboards so badly that it woke people down in the downstairs bedroom. Walking was inevitable if you needed the loo as besides the one en-suite the other two upstairs rooms had to walk the full length of the building to get to the stairs to go down to the downstairs loo. The double bed upstairs in the end room had no cover on the mattress, luckily we had a blanket with us, I presume just an oversight on the cleaners behalf. The downstairs bath wouldn't get warm and when the nozzles shot out when they were switched on, so the bath was abandoned in favour of the shower. Overall the building is lovely, the guy who handled the key on arrival day was great, the location is great too. I figured for the price paid it was overpriced to say the arrival time was so late and the departure time so early, however we DID have the whole family there and the place wasn't cramped so not all bad by all means.

- Mr Griffiths, January 2018
Mrs Thayer December 2017

“Just superb - the cottage was excellent and all eight of us and the dog had a fabulous time exploring the countryside, mountains and coastline near Porthmadog!”

Highly recommend to everyone.

- Mrs Thayer, December 2017
Mrs Blackburn July 2017

“Very spacious cottage with great views.”

Gwyn made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend it, we had a wonderful holiday here.

- Mrs Blackburn, July 2017
Mrs Thorpe July 2017

“Lovely cottage.”

Very helpful gentleman who lived across the road. Clean and spacious for a family. Lovely bathrooms. A washer and drier was really useful.

- Mrs Thorpe, July 2017
Mr Ashington March 2017

“Prime location for walking, cycling or visiting the local area very friendly reception this was our 2nd visit everyone wants to go back next year.”

- Mr Ashington, March 2017
u2bono4ever February 2017

“Beautiful peace of Wales”

/01/17.This is the third time we have stopped in this beautifully equipped barn/cottage For my husbands Birthday weekends. The Owners Father Gwyn is a true Gentleman brings you fresh eggs and some beautiful stories of the local area love chatting to him! The c;ottage/Barn is always clean on arrival to the highest of standards! with lots of added extras. Best nights sleep ever in this peaceful retreat just outside Porthmadog . Very spacious living room dinning area in fact spacious throughout! Best equipped kitchen in any Cottage /Barn rental we have ever stopped in throughout the U.K. Amazing utility room washer dryer another fridge /freezer iron ironing board.mop brush hoover . Comfortable and relaxing just what we needed nice winter break after the mad rush of Christmas. Off road parking. Safe enclosed garden area . Even our dog loves it here lots of country lane walks! Already booked for next year! Highly recommended so what you waiting for for get booking! Go for midnight walk and check out them star's!! Thank you & See you again next year! Kind Regards Chel

- u2bono4ever, February 2017
Beziero January 2017

“Perfect retreat”

Me and my family visited this barn, and it was just what we were after. Great location right near portmadog, criccieth but a in a nice secluded location in the hills offering a perfect retreat. It has everything you'll need in a holiday home and is presented to a high standard. The owners father lives opposite and is very welcoming, offering fresh eggs on arrival. A nice touch. We enjoyed our stay and will defiantly be returning as in my opinion there is no better base to explore North Wales.

- Beziero, January 2017
Claire C January 2017

“Absolutely perfect!”

We have stayed at this cottage now for the 3rd time it is a amazing place couldnt fault it. The views are beautiful and the owners father is lovely and very helpful we had a fantastic christmas there the house was very luxurious and spacious. We are very much looking forward to another christmas this year. Would recommend this highly to anyone was the perfect break just what we all needed

- Claire C, January 2017
Mr Cutts November 2016

“The cottage is a credit to gwyn and his son Steve.”

.beautiful in presentation, very clean and location and views astounding. GWYN was on hand for the stay an very helpful..The cottage is very big and ample for 8+ and if you have children is great for hide and seek..will definitely be returning.

- Mr Cutts, November 2016
Miss Kerry May 2016

“My family and my dog had a lovely stay in Cefn-Yr-Efail.”

The owner was so welcoming and kind, and the house was lovely and so big (the pictures do not show how large the rooms are). We had a lovely time exploring the surrounding area and would definitely recommend this cottage to everyone.

- Miss Kerry, May 2016
Mr Ashington March 2016

“The cottage was one, if not the best we have rented, the group were delighted.”

Walking from the venue was easy with a lake/reservoir and an old slate mill to explore. Porthmadog is easy to reach only a couple of miles away. We will definitely be looking to come back again.

- Mr Ashington, March 2016
RichardH358 March 2016

“Just what we needed”

What a great place to stay. Well laid out inside with plenty of space and a really good heating system. Lovely views to the North. Only a couple of miles to two great pubs and a good chip shop all at Tremadog. Gwyn gave us a warm welcome............and even supplied some eggs, thank you. Good place to stay for Porthmadog (Welsh Highland and Ffestiniog Railways), Ciccieth, Llyn Peninsula, Beddgelert and Snowdon. Would definitely stay again.

- RichardH358, March 2016
Mrs Mccarthy September 2015

“Loved this beautiful place, it exceeded our expectations.”

All rooms were huge, clean, very comfortable and we had an excellent stay.

- Mrs Mccarthy, September 2015
Ms Gwinnutt June 2015

“Lovely quiet spot, just a few cottages close by.”

It was lovely to sit out on the decking in the evenings, with a glass of wine, enjoying the scenery and setting sun. Very comfortable, spacious and clean cottage.

- Ms Gwinnutt, June 2015
Mrs Rimmer March 2015

“The scenery around the cottage is stunning and is a great base for exploring the area.”

The cottage was very spacious, warm and comfortable. The jacuzzi bath was very relaxing after long walks with the dog. We will definitely be returning.

- Mrs Rimmer, March 2015
Mrs Gibson January 2015

“The house was more than perfect!”

- Mrs Gibson, January 2015
Mrs Jones December 2014

“Went with friends for New Year.”

The cottage was spacious for 8 adults and because of this we ate in more than we had anticipated. The house was in a fab location with beautiful views all around but yet close enough to amenities.

- Mrs Jones, December 2014
Mr Jenkins September 2014

“Cottage was very spacious and comfortable and also in an excellent location for exploring the area.”

The owner was very helpful and amenable. All in all we had a fantastic holiday, weather was great and the kids loved the cottage too. We would recommend this cottage to our friends.

- Mr Jenkins, September 2014
Mrs Royle August 2014

“Beautiful setting, so spacious, plenty of off road parking, great for walking and not a long driving distance to the shops or beach.”

Having the lovely owner on hand to welcome you in and to help you with any questions. We went with our children and partners and grandchildren they all loved it and so did we. Thank you!

- Mrs Royle, August 2014
Mrs Moulden June 2014

“Lovely cottage with excellent views.”

Good location. Very peaceful. Enclosed garden was good for children. Would definitely stay there again.

- Mrs Moulden, June 2014
Mrs Westmoreland May 2014

“The house was excellent, I could not fault it, the photos do not do it justice.”

Every room in the house is so spacious and comfortable. We also loved where the house was situated, with every town within reach.

- Mrs Westmoreland, May 2014
Miss Lewis March 2014

“The cottage is amazing, better than the pictures showed, didn't think that was possible!”

Lovely views from the cottage! Great location I would recommend this cottage to anyone!

- Miss Lewis, March 2014
Miss Lord March 2014

“We liked the tranquillity of the cottage, the sheep in the nearby field, the helpfulness of the owner, the space - both inside and out!”

It was close to Porthmadog and was the perfect location to visit Portmeirion, beaches, castles and Snowdon! Wonderful!

- Miss Lord, March 2014
Mrs Nixon October 2013

“We loved the barn.”

It was close to all amenities. Cannot wait to go back.

- Mrs Nixon, October 2013
Mr Pitts September 2013

“Superb location.”

Excellent property. We loved it.

- Mr Pitts, September 2013
Mrs Neilson May 2013

“A pleasant property, quiet and peaceful, with lovely scenic views.”

- Mrs Neilson, May 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer May 2013

“Perfect”

The house was amazing, the views were beautiful. We went with our children and their spouses it was the perfect getaway, nothing was too far away and you could do as much or as little as you wanted. The house was lovely and big so although there was eight of us it never seemed crowded. The caretaker was very friendly and helpful and just a couple of minutes in the car to Porthmadog for groceries, pub etc. Will be back.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer April 2013

“Everything you could wish for”

Everything about this cottage was perfect. It was beautifully furnished and such a great size. We stayed here for a family get together with 8 adults. Kitchen and dining area very spacious and great for socialising. Utility room to wash and dry our hiking gear. A fabulous downstairs bathroom and a great living room with a huge TV. Lovely area outside - not warm enough for us to sit outside but can imagine how nice it would be in summer. I took so many things I simply didn't need so it was like being home from home. Very clean and tidy upon arrival. would definitely go again. Gwynn, the owners son was extremely friendly and informative. It was nice to see the photos of how the barn was developed.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, April 2013
Mrs Lewis March 2013

“Beautiful house, beautiful views, easy access to attractions.”

The caretaker was very friendly and helpful. This house is in the perfect location, no matter what type of holiday you're looking for, will be returning next year.

- Mrs Lewis, March 2013
Mr Davies February 2013

“The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

The location was quite good, close to shops and beaches. Good for walking and cycling. We would certainly recommend it to anyone.

- Mr Davies, February 2013
Mr Nardone November 2012

“The amount of space inside the house and the fantastic heating system.”

The owner was also very attentive and called round to make sure everything was to our liking. Only a 10 minute drive to the centre of Porthmadog.

- Mr Nardone, November 2012
Mr Grinski October 2012

“Yet another fantastic stay at this wonderful cottage, it really did feel like coming home.”

Our host was brilliant and the eggs were a nice touch. A great time was had by all, great cottage, great location, great scenery!

- Mr Grinski, October 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2012

“A fantastic getaway for a group of friends or larger family.”

We stayed at this house for a week with friends and children. We had typical welsh weather but this didn't seem to matter. We cooked, played games, snuggled up and watched films. Night times were so cosy. Once we'd put the kids to bed, we cracked open the wine, relaxed, chatted and popped the Pringles. One of the evenings we had a chinese takeaway from Portmafog town 5 minutes away. When the sun came out it was time to head to Black Rock sands with the buckets and spades. Harlech castle is 20 minutes away and Portmerion 10 minutes. Sometimes it was just nice to open the gate and walk up the quiet lanes outside the house. The views were beautiful, especially from the king sized bedroom. The kitchen is perfect for a larger group, it's modern and lush with a large table seating 6-8. We did our washing at the property so the suitcase was full of nice clean washing to take home. There is a double bedroom and a very large bathroom/shower/toilet on the ground floor should guests have disabilities.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012
Mrs Simpkiss July 2012

“We had such an amazing week with our friends and small children.”

Our host was lovely and friendly. It felt like a home from home only better!

- Mrs Simpkiss, July 2012
Mrs Kenworthy June 2012

“The space the cottage provided.”

The quality of the furniture and fittings. The friendly welcome. A helpful and accommodating manager on hand.

- Mrs Kenworthy, June 2012
Mr Morse May 2012

“We liked the friendliness and helpfulness of the property's caretaker, and the locality of the property to all of the major Snowdonia attractions.”

We also liked the overall quality and standard of the property itself, and the information given prior to the holiday.

- Mr Morse, May 2012
Mrs Abell May 2012

“The location of the property was just what we hoped for.”

The layout of the property was brilliant for us as there were 3 generations on holiday together. It was close to Porthmadog for the beaches, golf course and shopping but we enjoyed the peace and quiet of the countryside.

- Mrs Abell, May 2012
Mrs Jordan April 2012

“A beautiful clean modern cottage.”

- Mrs Jordan, April 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer March 2012

“Unbelievably relaxing holiday in a fantastic location. Great for”

This is a beautifully decorated and furnished large holiday home in a fantastic location. The help we got before arriving, and the welcome we received was excellent - there was a pint of milk waiting for us and the house was warm and welcoming. The younger members of the group really appreciated the huge t.v. and comfortable sofas,we loved the whirlpool bath. Lovely views all around, with good walking on the doorstep and if you're lucky with the weather, perfect for stargazing. Close to the beaches and attractions of North Wales including Portmeirion only 10 minutes drive away. We will definitely stay there again, there is so much more to see and do in the area and it's a great house to come home to after a busy day. As the building is old it did creak a bit during the night as it settled, but we think that this was because of the heating (we were there in January) and probably wouldn't be a problem in the summer.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, March 2012
Mr Cooke February 2012

“Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location, with ruins, mountains and quarries all within walking distance.”

The owner was extremely welcoming and helpful and we couldn't fault this holiday at all. The nicest place I've ever stayed by far.

- Mr Cooke, February 2012
Mrs Nicholls January 2012

“We really enjoyed the secluded location, with easy access to some beautiful areas.”

The comfortable living room and enormous T.V. was a hit with the kids. The caretaker was on hand to help us, and came in to switch on the lights before we arrived. The bottle of milk which he provided in case we forgot was a particularly nice touch.

- Mrs Nicholls, January 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2011

“An outstanding holiday home!!!”

The six of us visited in October 2011. As soon as we opend the door we were all very suprised on how clean and modern the barn converion was. We later met the owner and found him to be very helpfull. I would not hesitate on reccommending this property to anyone! A+++ all the way!!!

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2011
Ms Turner November 2011

“First time using Sykes and it was a success.”

All of the children had a great time, there was plenty of space in the house and it had everything for a big family holiday home.

- Ms Turner, November 2011
Mr Thompson October 2011

“Cefn-Yr-Efail is a superb place to stay and we had a great time.”

The place was furnished to a high standard and had everything we needed.

- Mr Thompson, October 2011
Mrs Pittwood September 2011

“We received a warm welcome from the owner's father.”

Lovely decor and attention to all comforts in the cottage. The cottage was stylish, warm and as good as home for our stay. The views and location were exceptional. Our two dogs were welcomed and the garden was safe and dog-proof so we had no worries of escape!

- Mrs Pittwood, September 2011
Mr Bennett September 2011

“Our holiday was fantastic and we would love to stay there again.”

- Mr Bennett, September 2011
Mrs Bell July 2011

“The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

The property was very spacious, clean and beautifully situated. We will certainly use your company again and hopefully visit this property again.

- Mrs Bell, July 2011
Mrs Luscombe June 2011

“Perfect house and location for a family get together.”

Owner was very friendly and helpful.

- Mrs Luscombe, June 2011
Mrs Thompson May 2011

“Our holiday was excellent, the cottage was absolutely immaculate.”

It's a brilliant location for seeing this part of Wales and even if you stayed indoors there are fantastic views of the countryside and mountains from the windows.

- Mrs Thompson, May 2011
Miss Reddington March 2011

“Fantastic house, really enjoyed our stay.”

It was perfect for our needs - we stayed in and cooked each night as we had an 18 month old toddler with us (who loved all the space). The landlord was very nice; left milk, fruit, etc for us which was appreciated. Overall, excellent standard.

- Miss Reddington, March 2011
Mrs Newton February 2011

“Lovely location.”

Countryside walks from the door and beach about 5 mins in the car. Comfortable cottage with friendly owner.

- Mrs Newton, February 2011
Mrs Young November 2010

“This house is AMAZING!”

The photos do not do it justice. It is much bigger than it looks and much more luxurious! Great value too.

- Mrs Young, November 2010
Mr Grinski October 2010

“Excellent cottage, superb decor - very modern but very cosy and homely at the same time.”

Excellent location, away from it all but close enough to all amenities and attractions.

- Mr Grinski, October 2010
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The property

Porthmadog 4 miles. A superb converted smithy in the hamlet of Golan near Porthmadog.

Decorated and furnished to a very high standard, the accommodation at this Porthmadog cottage is quality and contemporary, including oak and slate flooring, spacious rooms, a Jacuzzi bath, en-suite to the large master bedroom and a farmhouse kitchen, sure to become the heart of your holiday home during your stay.

The outside space at this Porthmadog cottage is wonderful for relaxing, with a lawn and sitting area with some lovely views over the fields towards the mountains.

The amenities of Porthmadog are a few miles away, and attractions within easy reach of this Porthmadog cottage include Italianate Portmeirion village, Snowdon and its surrounds and castles at Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech, not to mention sandy beaches, superb walking and a variety of watersports.

A terrific Porthmadog cottage for a memorable stay.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with doors to garden, 1 x spacious king-size double with views, Sky TV, DVD & en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x twin (sloping ceilings) leading to 1 x double (sloping ceilings)
Ground floor bathroom with Jacuzzi corner bath, shower cubicle, basin & WC
Farmhouse kitchen with breakfast bench & dining area with TV
Spacious sitting room with flame-effect electric fire.
Oil central heating with electric fire in sitting area
Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs, 2 with Sky, 2 x DVD players, WiFi, books/games/DVDs
Fuel & power inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair & stairgate
Off road parking for 4 cars
Garden with decking, gravelled area, lawned area, furniture, & mountain views
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops & pubs 2.5 miles.

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About the location

PORTHMADOG

Harlech 5 miles; Caernarfon 19 miles.

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.

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Reviews

“Lovely!!!”

“Well equipped and recently decorated property with modern features.”

“Ground floor spacious and excellent layout.”

“Gwyn is a fantastic host and a really nice guy who made us feel at home as soon as we arrived.”

“Very nice cottage and very warm and the owner was extremely nice guy to talk to would go again in fact we are next year”

“Cefn Yr Efail was well equipped, comfortable and large enough to accommodate our party with plenty of room.”

“The ensuite would have benefitted from a light above the basin, a better place to store the spare WC rolls rather than the toilet brush.”

“An ideal spacious and well equipped family home for our 3-generation family holiday, set in lovely rural surroundings.”

“The cottage was exactly what we needed!”

“Beautiful location,plenty of room,good facilities,friendly owner,even had fresh eggs on arrival,will definitely book this cottage again.”

“The owner is a really nice man, makes you feel very welcome”

“Cefn yr Efail is a lovely, comfortable , spacious converted barn and is an excellent base for a trip to all of Snowdonia (take a trip a mile down the road to Ynyspandy Slate Mill!”

“A wonderful week spent in Snowdonia for a special family celebration.”

“Beautiful cottage with wonderful views.”

“Excellent”

“We had a lovely week.”

“Amazing wonderful beautiful-thanks gwyn!!”

“Great value for money and a perfect location.”

“Just superb - the cottage was excellent and all eight of us and the dog had a fabulous time exploring the countryside, mountains and coastline near Porthmadog!”

“Very spacious cottage with great views.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Prime location for walking, cycling or visiting the local area very friendly reception this was our 2nd visit everyone wants to go back next year.”

“Beautiful peace of Wales”

“Perfect retreat”

“Absolutely perfect!”

“The cottage is a credit to gwyn and his son Steve.”

“My family and my dog had a lovely stay in Cefn-Yr-Efail.”

“The cottage was one, if not the best we have rented, the group were delighted.”

“Just what we needed”

“Loved this beautiful place, it exceeded our expectations.”

“Lovely quiet spot, just a few cottages close by.”

“The scenery around the cottage is stunning and is a great base for exploring the area.”

“The house was more than perfect!”

“Went with friends for New Year.”

“Cottage was very spacious and comfortable and also in an excellent location for exploring the area.”

“Beautiful setting, so spacious, plenty of off road parking, great for walking and not a long driving distance to the shops or beach.”

“Lovely cottage with excellent views.”

“The house was excellent, I could not fault it, the photos do not do it justice.”

“The cottage is amazing, better than the pictures showed, didn't think that was possible!”

“We liked the tranquillity of the cottage, the sheep in the nearby field, the helpfulness of the owner, the space - both inside and out!”

“We loved the barn.”

“Superb location.”

“A pleasant property, quiet and peaceful, with lovely scenic views.”

“Perfect”

“Everything you could wish for”

“Beautiful house, beautiful views, easy access to attractions.”

“The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

“The amount of space inside the house and the fantastic heating system.”

“Yet another fantastic stay at this wonderful cottage, it really did feel like coming home.”

“A fantastic getaway for a group of friends or larger family.”

“We had such an amazing week with our friends and small children.”

“The space the cottage provided.”

“We liked the friendliness and helpfulness of the property's caretaker, and the locality of the property to all of the major Snowdonia attractions.”

“The location of the property was just what we hoped for.”

“A beautiful clean modern cottage.”

“Unbelievably relaxing holiday in a fantastic location. Great for”

“Fantastic cottage in a brilliant location, with ruins, mountains and quarries all within walking distance.”

“We really enjoyed the secluded location, with easy access to some beautiful areas.”

“An outstanding holiday home!!!”

“First time using Sykes and it was a success.”

“Cefn-Yr-Efail is a superb place to stay and we had a great time.”

“We received a warm welcome from the owner's father.”

“Our holiday was fantastic and we would love to stay there again.”

“The owner was very friendly and helpful.”

“Perfect house and location for a family get together.”

“Our holiday was excellent, the cottage was absolutely immaculate.”

“Fantastic house, really enjoyed our stay.”

“Lovely location.”

“This house is AMAZING!”

“Excellent cottage, superb decor - very modern but very cosy and homely at the same time.”