Achipur | Porthmadog | Borth-y-gest | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.5★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

38 Customer Review(s)

Kay
September 2024

“This is a very nice, good sized property in a stunning location with a view to die for.”

We were extremely comfortable and warm when we had a dip in the weather. The facilities are very good. Highlights: superb bed, super king size and very comfortable. Sitting in bed with first cuppa of the day and watching the weather constantly changing on the estuary was a total delight. I would make a couple of improvements if it was me. The settee in the bay window had some small stains which need attention and the shower room has a definite "aroma" so it was important to completely dry off ...

We were extremely comfortable and warm when we had a dip in the weather. The facilities are very good. Highlights: superb bed, super king size and very comfortable. Sitting in bed with first cuppa of the day and watching the weather constantly changing on the estuary was a total delight. I would make a couple of improvements if it was me. The settee in the bay window had some small stains which need attention and the shower room has a definite "aroma" so it was important to completely dry off the room and leave window open after every use. However these two issues did not detract from a lovely week and we hope to return to Achipur next year.

- Kay, September 2024
Kate August 2024

“We've been visiting Borth-y-gest for 15+ yrs and stayed in most of the rental properties available.”

Achipur is by far the most beautiful, and the best value for money of all the 3+ bedroom houses that we've found. Incredible views from the house and the lovely garden. Lovely new furniture and comfy beds, including comfy outdoor furniture for the sunny days and a cosy sitting room with plenty of sofa space for the rainy days. Well equipped kitchen with a WM, dryer (why are dryers so rare in UK holiday properties? When you're in and out of the sea in wetsuits they make a massive difference), good sized fridge and freezer, quality appliances inc a coffee machine and microwave. It was lovely to arrive to milk in the fridge and basics in the cupboard so we could have tea straight away. Also grateful for the generous touches like wine, flowers, and all the cleaning and dishwasher products. The house was spotlessly clean and maintained to a very high standard, with plenty of towels and bath mats. I loved the message from the owners reassuring us NOT to clean before we leave - other holiday houses in Borth expect you to, which has ruined the last day of previous holidays. Main bathroom absolutely lovely, and plentiful hot water. Good to soak after a long hike. Kitchen very well equipped with everything we needed to cook big meals and to bake bread. Wonderful to have a good stock of wine and champagne glasses - and even some plastic ones for the beach and a good supply of children's plastic crockery. The only additions I can think of are very minor - the rechargable vacuum cleaner is a bit weak, a conventional one would be a great add. A salad spinner would make me happy but I'm probably the only weirdo who eats salad on holiday... Oh and some oven gloves, a tea cosy and another, bigger sieve, and some tupperware sandwich boxes. But clearly, if that's all I can think of that's missing, the house is VERY well equipped. Loved the huge dining table (great for jigsaws!). Kids loved the games, jigsaws and books in the dining room cupboards. The clothes line in the garden seemed brand new and works perfectly (a previous reviewer said there were problems with it, but not now). I gifted the house some more pegs as there weren't quite enough. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

- Kate, August 2024
Gillian June 2024

“Achipur is a beautiful house in a stunning position.”

Overall we had a really comfortable and good holiday. On arrival we found the house was clean and well presented, although despite comments from previous guests, no actions appear to have been taken, and all the little niggles really let the property down. The missing cover on the detergent compartment of the dishwasher has been mentioned before, and we felt that the house would benefit from an annual deep clean and inventory (broken or chipped crockery, cupboards containing left over food, missing mattress and pillow protectors, etc.) The freezer was so frosted up the drawers wouldn’t open and needed immediate action before we could use it. The sink taps are loose, the bath plug leaks, and the tumble dryer was still full of a previous guest’s laundry. Outside was a very small rusty barbecue, which seemed unsuitable for 8 people. The rotary clothes line would not open. All of these small things could be so easily remedied. Unfortunately we are unlikely to return.

- Gillian, June 2024
Katherine May 2024

“I couldn’t use the oven, the baking trays and the frying pan as they were so dirty.”

My cleaner takes about 15minutes to ensure my oven is clean so I’m sure if the oven at Achipur was regularly cleaned it wouldn’t take long to provide a hygienic cooking facility. I had to go to Tesco to buy a frying pan! There was a nice clean bathroom upstairs but no shower so with only 1 shower downstairs it was difficult for 6 people.

- Katherine, May 2024

I hope above all you had a great holiday escape. My husband attended at the property and was informed all was okay. Had we known there were issues with the oven and pans we would have dealt with this straightaway. The property is advertised with 1 x ground floor wet room, 1 x bathroom with hand held shower attachment, loo and wash hand basin. Unfortunately the property does not have the space for bedrooms with en-suites. Property Owner
Heather April 2024

“Very comfortable and clean.”

Kitchen not well organised! Just for your information, we couldn't get the fire in the lounge to work. Put batteries in the controller.

- Heather, April 2024
Sylvia March 2024

“Beautiful House with a stunning view Will be back”

- Sylvia, March 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback; very glad you enjoyed our house. Property Owner
Alistair January 2024

“This was our third January stay in Achipur and we had a great couple of weeks.”

House was clean and comfortable as before. Great views, great local walks both ways along the coast path. The house is well equipped but would benefit from a pair of oven gloves and a clothes airer. Whilst we appreciate not having to clean before we left, some more cleaning equipment so that we could clean whilst there eg a broom, would be appreciated.

- Alistair, January 2024

Thank you for your valuable feedback; we have added those things to the house now. Very glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Heather November 2023

“Location is excellent, walks from the door along the coast and also into Porthmadog where there are lots of dog friendly pubs (a must for us!”

) shops and a Tesco. A lovely house with great views over the sea and plenty of room for 6 adults although 8 may be a little cramped. The outdoor areas are good and safe for letting the dog out with no escape! And parking for 2 cars is excellent. We had an issue with the front door key which was dealt with very quickly and efficiently. Our only issues were really with the bathrooms…. We didn’t like the downstairs shower room…it was damp and would benefit from underfloor heating. It also really needs at least a blind on the glass door because the bathroom occupant is visible to anyone in the kitchen even thro the frosted glass, we laughed about it cos we were with good friends but it could be quite embarrassing!! The upstairs bathrooom is lovely but has a hand held shower but no screen so even being careful the water goes everywhere! But on the whole we had a lovely stay and the house is good.

- Heather, November 2023
Jemma October 2023

“Lovely property in the most perfect location.”

Stunning views from lounge and 2 main bedrooms. Just a few minutes walk to the coves. Very impressed and have already booked for another week in February.

- Jemma, October 2023
Joanna August 2023

“Lovely house in a fantastic location.”

Wonderful views. A great base for exploring Snowdonia and we loved the little coves that were in easy walking distance. Unfortunately the cleanliness and maintenance of the property really lets it down and for that reason I wouldn’t return. The bathroom floors were disgusting, covered in what looked like dog hair. The downstairs bathroom needs an overhaul with the grout loose and missing in places, and the floor flooded every time you had a shower. Strong smell of dog in the living room and weird smell on the bed linen. Washing machine doesn’t spin properly so I was left with sopping wet clothes the one time I used it. Such a shame as the house has a great layout and location, but like I said we won’t be back.

- Joanna, August 2023
Stephanie August 2023

“Disgusting property, the dirtiest place I have ever stayed.”

Spent 4 hours cleaning with products I had to purchase. The bathroom has broken tiles on the floor that are dangerous, the house is damp with paint hanging off. The whole house smells of dogs, people, dirt and damp. Avoid! I expressed my concerns prior to arriving as a review stated what I have, only to be told ‘everything has been fixed.’ A pity because the house is in a nice position but it’s a health hazard, god knows what you’re sitting in, stains everywhere on the sofas and chairs!!.

- Stephanie, August 2023
Matthew April 2023

“Our week's stay was our 2nd visit to Achipur.”

We first stayed in July 2021. We fell in love with Borth Y Gest on our first visit and although we found a few issues with the property then, we were hoping that these would have been resolved for our 2nd visit. Unfortunately, they hadn't been resolved. The property is lovely and situated in a fabulous peaceful location, but the issues we found again did let it down. The downstairs wet room really lets the property down and in my opinion is in need of a refurb. A lot of the grouting in the shower area has a lot of black mould still, and the toilet roll holder is in a dreadful state and should be replaced. Also, the glazed door is not appropriate for a bathroom that is entered from the kitchen. The lounge still has a strong dog odour, so much so, I had to purchase a plug in air freshener again. And there was still quite a lot of stains on the furniture and cushions. The tumble dryer was very dirty and full of fluff and the dishwasher was missing the flap where the dishwashing tablet goes. The bedrooms are lovely with very comfortable beds but unfortunately all the pillows are of a very poor quality and need replacing. None of them had pillow protectors on them and as a result many of them are stained too! There also needs to be more basic items in the property for guests to use. There weren't any teabags or sugar, and very small amounts of salt and pepper etc available. There was only a few sheets of kitchen paper left on the roll and very little soap available. It is such a shame that this property has these issues. If they were resolved we would definitely be back year on year but as it stands we won't stay again. We shall find another property in Borth Y Gest for a holiday

- Matthew, April 2023

We love Borth y Gest and want our guests to enjoy their stay in our much loved family holiday home. The cleaning points mentioned have been followed up with the housekeeping team and, although not actually required, new protectors purchased for all mattresses and pillows. The downstairs wetroom door is glazed with the usual opaque bathroom glass, so not transparent, following earlier feedback a better lock was fitted to the door and we are considering fitting a different door in the quiet season. Property Owner
Dawn April 2023

“Superb location with stunning views!”

Comfortable property with excellent facilities inside and outside. Ideal location for those wanting to explore the walks along the coastline and relax on one of many hidden coves/ beaches. Owners very attentive and helpful. Thank You!

- Dawn, April 2023
Kate and Ruth February 2023

“Spacious house in a lovely location with beautiful views.”

Secure garden is superb for dogs and great access to walks within a few minutes. Children's play area at the bottom of the garden is handy bonus for families. Borth-y-Gest is a very pretty, traditional village and the Sea View Bistro serves nice meals and is dog friendly.

- Kate and Ruth, February 2023
Ruth February 2023

“Fabulous cottage ideal for a family holiday.”

- Ruth, February 2023
Helen January 2023

“A lovely property in a beautiful location.”

Views are stunnng. Ideal for families with the children’s playground at the bottom of the garden and the coast a short walk away. Lots to do and see out and about. Hope to go back one day.

- Helen, January 2023
Gwenyth October 2022

“Only problem was downstairs wet room, we needed something hanging on the door as you could see straight in and no lock.”

This had been mentioned in the book several years earlier and nothing done about it. This is not good enough, especially as it is straight from the kitchen. This could have spoilt the holiday with so many of us.

- Gwenyth, October 2022
Amanda October 2022

“We all loved this house; the location, the views, the comfort & attentive details that made it cosy, welcoming & a real home-from-home.”

We discovered a short path directly to the beach & made it our regular daily schedule to enjoy the peace & tranquility of the estuary & stunning views, which must be unique to the UK - sea, river, sand & mountains all in the same backdrop. We were really sad to leave this haven but will certainly be back!

- Amanda, October 2022
Amanda September 2022

“Absolutely lovely cottage well equipped, very clean.”

Lots to do, plenty of information leaflets left. Lots of space for large groups.

- Amanda, September 2022
Robert July 2022

“We have just spent our second holiday at Achipur, and it just gets better each time, we had an amazing holiday, the weather was beautiful, unlike our first holiday here where it rained everyday, but staying at Achipur made the holiday, with it being very spacious, comfortable and warm, and with the amazing views of the estuary out of your windows, so it didn't matter if we couldn't go out.”

But this our second holiday we had a truly amazing weather, so we could explore what was on our doorstep, literally 5mins out of the gate at the bottom of the garden leads you to some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. There are several secluded sandy beaches and a golf course, on your doorstep and lots of lovely walks stretching for miles. The quaint little village of Borth-y-Gest, where Achipur is located, has a lovely little harbour with a cafe and a bar too, where you can enjoy a morning coffee or refreshing beer in the evening, or you can take a lovely walk in Porthmadog via the marina and harbour. We took our dog on holiday too, and Achipur is perfect for dogs with its secure front and rear garden, outside tap for washing your sandy pooches. There is plenty of garden furniture for you too enjoy sitting in the gardens, to enjoy a drink or just to sunbathe. This house has everything, large bedrooms with very comfy beds with beautiful views, a massive well equipped kitchen, downstairs has a large wetroom with shower and toilet, a large dining room and lounge. You will definitely enjoy your holiday here at Achipur.

- Robert, July 2022
David June 2022

“What a fantastic house, lovely views, very spacious, beautifully decorated and wonderfully clean.”

...... it has everything that you could want. Greeted with a bottle of Prosecco, flowers and welsh cakes. We had a lovely week, no rain.....lots of Castles, Slate & Copper mines, Steam railways and of course Snowdonia. Walks from the cottage onto the lovely sandy beaches via many different paths. Something foe everyone.

- David, June 2022
Mark May 2022

“We enjoyed our stay at Achipur and had everything we needed.”

The view across the estuary was beautiful and it was handy for the beach, just a 10 minute walk. Like other reviewers we would have appreciated a lock on the downstairs shower room and we struggled to find enough crockery to use which didn't have chips in it. Having said that, the owners were very helpful and attended to a blocked drain immediately. We would consider returning to stay at Achipur again.

- Mark, May 2022
Christopher May 2022

“Everything was excellent for us and as described in the literature.”

The only thing that was slightly inconvenient for us was the downstairs wet room. The drainage from the shower was not adequate and feel that there was a blockage somewhere in the system, we had to mop up to prevent the water entering the kitchen. Also a lock is needed on that room door and a form of privacy blind.

- Christopher, May 2022
Gary April 2022

“Yet another wonderful stay at this holiday cottage.”

Will be back here again for sure.

- Gary, April 2022
Mary April 2022

“A beautiful holiday home in a great location with spectacular views!”

We had a wonderful break and are looking forward to returning!

- Mary, April 2022
Angela March 2022

“Absolutely loved this property.”

Clean, comfortable and stunning views. Would definitely return.

- Angela, March 2022
Tracey February 2022

“The property was fantastic, extremely clean and well equipped.”

The only issue we had is the glass door on the shower room and no lock on the door. But it is an amazing property, perfect location and beautifully furnished.

- Tracey, February 2022
Barry November 2021

“Beautiful property and setting”

- Barry, November 2021
Anna September 2021

“The location of the house was perfect for walking down to the beaches or the harbour in Borth Y Gest with cafe and restaurants.”

Beautiful views from the windows and a large spacious tastefully decorated and very well equipped house. Short drive to Porthmadog and other places in this gorgeous part of Nirth Wales. A dream holiday place.

- Anna, September 2021
Denise September 2021

“Wonderful house and location and particularly suited to a mixed generation family holiday.”

We were grandparents holidaying with our 2 children and their young families of 2 babies, a 2 year old and a dog. Particularly practical were the enclosed gardens front and rear and all the different sitting areas both inside and out. All bedrooms were spacious and comfortable with enough space for travel cots. Kitchen was well equipped and also had plenty of cupboard space for all our food. The long length of the kitchen worked well for us as it meant several of us could use the kitchen at the same time without falling over one another! We were blessed with good weather so spent a lot of time at the beach and found it useful to have a decent beach within walking distance (about 15 minutes walk west along the coast path) where our granddaughter could happily dig in the sand. She also loved the playground just outside the back garden! Although space for 2 cars at the house, there was always space on the adjoining road for our third car.

- Denise, September 2021
Paul June 2021

“Overall very pleasant and enjoyable, and location is fantastic.”

We were disappointed with the bathrooms, the ground floor one, off the kitchen, being very cold even with the cental heating on, and its shower being overhead only. A hand-held shower head would be much better. Having a shower upstairs is incredibly difficult, due to the sloping ceiling over the bath. The hand-held shower head only works when at high pressure, so we were anxious about soaking the floor. For a four bedroom house, we felt that the overall bathroom provision, with such limitations, was completely inadequate. The windows in the children's bedroom have no locks, which could result in a fall onto the concrete path below. The blinds in that room are the only ones in the house that do not have safety chains, oddly, so they are dangerous for children. The kitchen has the main cooker, sink, fridge etc in the kichen area, and the hob in the dining area, which is very irritating.

- Paul, June 2021
Helen October 2020

“Absolutely stunning view, beautiful house and lovely quiet area.”

Very close to a lovely secluded beach perfect for children!

- Helen, October 2020
Alan October 2020

“This cottage exceeded all expectations ,all furniture and fittings all to a high standard.”

Just sit back and enjoy the views.the hill from the sea front up to the cottage may be a little daunting for some but its worth it when you get there.already booked for next year..

- Alan, October 2020
Robbie September 2020

“House was very clean and well set up - perhaps a second shower upstairs would have been useful, but it didn't stop the 6 of us sharing the facilities without problem.”

Views are to die for and the only suggestion would be for a bigger firepit in the garden - but that's just a nice to have. Apart from that it was fantastic. Thanks to the owners from all of us.

- Robbie, September 2020
Julie September 2020

“The only thing I was disappointed with was.”

. . . I misunderstood how far I would have to walk to actually get onto a beach (to sit/walk a while on). I did read that we were close to the coastal path, but to get onto the beach required being on narrow paths /steep steps which weren’t suitable for my grandchild’s pushchair. Maybe a better description of the local terrain would help . We still enjoyed our holiday .

- Julie, September 2020
Kirsten August 2020

“Beautiful home with the most stunning views I’ve ever encountered from a holiday cottage.”

Everything you need and more , we would love to go back

- Kirsten, August 2020
Stuart November 2019

“Great location, beautiful views of the bay and excellent accommodation.”

- Stuart, November 2019
Tracy October 2019

“A beautiful house with amazing views.”

The house was equipped with everything you could possibly need and well located in beautiful Borth y Gest. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and ideal for our special trip for Mum's 80th birthday.

- Tracy, October 2019

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 3 x double, 1 x twin
1 x ground floor wet room, 1 x bathroom with hand held shower attachment, loo and wash hand basin
Kitchen with hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, wood burning stove, tv
Dining room with table and chairs for 8 and area which opens in to the garden with two bi-fold chairs
Secure garden with lawn, patio, garden furniture and barbecue
Parking for 2 cars.
Wifi, Smart TV, travel cot (no linen), high chair
One dog welcome
Enclosed garden, barbeque, garden furniture, woodburning stove, downstairs wet room, bed linen and towels provided, wet room, central heating, dishwasher.

The property

As you drive along the pretty half moon bay of Borth y Gest that holiday excitement will grow and Achipur will not disappoint!

A brilliant holiday house, stylish and bright with an easy flow, conducive to friends and family holidaying together - and the views are sublime! You will struggle to tear yourself away from soaking up the views from this fabulous house! Charming and picturesque the village has a bistro and cafe where you can watch the comings and goings of the local boatmen while enjoying a tasty bite to eat.

The coastal path is just a one minute walk from the house with a choice of sheltered coves and sandy beaches.

There are several other lovely beaches, also within walking distance, including Samson's Bay and Black Rock Sands. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area, wonderful walks, golfing, fishing and so much more.

Nearby Porthmadog with its harbour and steam railway is just a mile away and the superb Italianate village of Portmeirion is well worth a visit.

Further afield but easily reached are all the attractions of the Lleyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National Park.

Whatever you choose to do you will make some truly magical memories here.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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 and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn . 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. Also within reach is the famous Zip World Slate Caverns and Bounce Below where you can get involved with a variety of activities including the thrilling zip wires and underground caverns to explore; there is something here to suit the whole family. An ideal location for the attractions of Snowdonia and the The Lleyn Peninsula.

Please note : There is a good house keeping bond of £200.
Please note: Please request the use of high chair and travel cot prior to your arrival.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a very nice, good sized property in a stunning location with a view to die for.”

“We've been visiting Borth-y-gest for 15+ yrs and stayed in most of the rental properties available.”

“Achipur is a beautiful house in a stunning position.”

“I couldn’t use the oven, the baking trays and the frying pan as they were so dirty.”

“Very comfortable and clean.”

“Beautiful House with a stunning view Will be back”

“This was our third January stay in Achipur and we had a great couple of weeks.”

“Location is excellent, walks from the door along the coast and also into Porthmadog where there are lots of dog friendly pubs (a must for us!”

“Lovely property in the most perfect location.”

“Lovely house in a fantastic location.”

“Disgusting property, the dirtiest place I have ever stayed.”

“Our week's stay was our 2nd visit to Achipur.”

“Superb location with stunning views!”

“Spacious house in a lovely location with beautiful views.”

“Fabulous cottage ideal for a family holiday.”

“A lovely property in a beautiful location.”

“Only problem was downstairs wet room, we needed something hanging on the door as you could see straight in and no lock.”

“We all loved this house; the location, the views, the comfort & attentive details that made it cosy, welcoming & a real home-from-home.”

“Absolutely lovely cottage well equipped, very clean.”

“What a fantastic house, lovely views, very spacious, beautifully decorated and wonderfully clean.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Achipur and had everything we needed.”

“Everything was excellent for us and as described in the literature.”

“Yet another wonderful stay at this holiday cottage.”

“A beautiful holiday home in a great location with spectacular views!”

“Absolutely loved this property.”

“The property was fantastic, extremely clean and well equipped.”

“Beautiful property and setting”

“The location of the house was perfect for walking down to the beaches or the harbour in Borth Y Gest with cafe and restaurants.”

“Wonderful house and location and particularly suited to a mixed generation family holiday.”

“Overall very pleasant and enjoyable, and location is fantastic.”

“Absolutely stunning view, beautiful house and lovely quiet area.”

“This cottage exceeded all expectations ,all furniture and fittings all to a high standard.”

“House was very clean and well set up - perhaps a second shower upstairs would have been useful, but it didn't stop the 6 of us sharing the facilities without problem.”

“The only thing I was disappointed with was.”

“Beautiful home with the most stunning views I’ve ever encountered from a holiday cottage.”

“Great location, beautiful views of the bay and excellent accommodation.”

“A beautiful house with amazing views.”

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About the location

PORTHMADOG