Bwthyn Y Mor | Borth-y-gest | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

34 Customer Review(s)

Moira
October 2024

“A perfectly situated cottage in a quiet location with easy walks to Porthmadog and the beautiful sandy coves and beaches nearby.”

Ideal for children to explore, and a safe grassy area outside the cottage for games etc. The cottage had everything we needed and a good sized, well equipped kitchen . The cottage was warm and cosy and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Lots of great places to visit within short drives, we enjoyed the Ffestiniog Railway, and Black Rock sands …excellent for dog walking. The cottage has local information booklets and the owner provides suggestions for places to visit, shops and ...

Ideal for children to explore, and a safe grassy area outside the cottage for games etc. The cottage had everything we needed and a good sized, well equipped kitchen . The cottage was warm and cosy and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Lots of great places to visit within short drives, we enjoyed the Ffestiniog Railway, and Black Rock sands …excellent for dog walking. The cottage has local information booklets and the owner provides suggestions for places to visit, shops and eateries, also relevant maps. Excellent communication with the owners who were most welcoming. Thank you for a great week, we’ll be back!

- Moira, October 2024

Thanks for the great feedback Moira, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay and will return. Property Owner
June September 2024

“This is the third time we have stayed at Bwthyn y Mor with our two dogs.”

We always feel very comfortable and “at home” there. The property is well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen and with plenty of games, books etc for a rainy day. It is ideally situated in a very quiet area only a couple of minutes walk from the small beach at the very picturesque Borth y Gest. The owners are always available on the phone if there is a problem and each time we go we can see new items have been added or replaced. We love this holiday home and will be returning again in the future.

- June, September 2024

Thanks for the great feedback June, we’re glad you enjoyed another holiday here and look forward to you returning. Property Owner
Neil July 2024

“Clean but very tired.”

Photo of back of house did not reflect current state. It says you can park 2 cars - not sure where you would park the second one as it is a small driveway. Next door one way with barking dogs other side large family with washing drapped over the garden hedges to dry. No hairdryer . had to put heating on to dry towels as the towel rail in bathroom was part of central heating. Very expensive for what it is - double bed was very flimsey and made noises everytime you moved. Good job we are not large people or i think it would have collapsed. has 6 beds but only one bathroom , wouldnt like to be in it with 6 people. Water pressure very low upstairs. dont try running a tap or flushing the loo while you are having a shower

- Neil, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that your holiday didn't meet your expectations. Regarding your scoring, we strive to provide comfortable and well-equipped accommodation. I don't know what is missing to warrant only a 50% score for facilities and a 25% score for comfort. That conflicts with the previous guest, who scored 100% for both. We’re pleased with the 100% score for cleanliness, we have a new housekeeper this year, who is doing a great job. Regarding your comments: 1) The hall, kitchen, lounge, stairs and landing were recently decorated. The stairs and landing carpet was changed last year. The front door, bathroom vinyl and lounge curtains are new this year. 2) In terms of the back of the house, the only difference to the images are the table and chairs. 3) For car parking, there is space for one car on the drive and one on the road immediately outside of the property - we have changed the property description to reflect this. 4) The house adjoins two neighbours. One has 2 dogs, which are not noisy. The other is entitled to dry their clothes in their own garden. 5) We provide an airer and tumble dryer for drying clothes and towels. 6) We do not believe that the price is excessive as pricing is determined through market pricing and trends with bookings, as it is a 3-bed property this may seem excessive as your are booking the property not the number of guests. 7) I’ve checked the bed and it isn’t as you’ve stated. I and have been told by previous and current guests that it is still very comfortable, no issues at all. 8) In terms of the suitability for 6 guests, when booking there is full awareness that there is only the one bathroom. 9) There was an issue with the water pressure due to a leak in the area, that has now been resolved. Property Owner
Lynda June 2024

“Excellent place to stay.”

Clean all facilities available. Will definitely stay for either a short or long vacation as ideal location.

- Lynda, June 2024
Rhiannon September 2023

“We enjoyed our stay .”

The house was very dusty and needed a deep clean . The seal around the shower was not very clean it could have done with a good bleach . The dryer part of the washing machine didn’t work

- Rhiannon, September 2023

Thanks for your feedback Rhiannon, we’re glad that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding the issues you had, we do wish that you had got in touch during your holiday, which would’ve given us the opportunity to address them while you were there. The cleaner usually does a great job (witnessed in our overall 92% cleanliness score), so we will investigate this. We regularly use a bleach cleaning spray on the shower seal, it will be renewed over the winter. Thanks for letting me know about the dryer, that has now been repaired. Property Owner
Wendy September 2023

“Lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

Owner very helpful over minor query. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and hope to be back next year!

- Wendy, September 2023

Thanks for your feedback Wendy. Glad that you enjoyed your holiday and hope to see you next year. Property Owner
Adam July 2023

“A lovely cottage ideal for our small family.”

Entertainment and essentials were appreciated and the location was perfect for a relaxing break that was in close proximity to beaches and attractions by foot and car. Recommended.

- Adam, July 2023

Thanks very much for your feedback Adam. Great to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and your holiday. Property Owner
Elaine July 2023

“We were disappointed with our holiday.”

We were told to enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits & milk there was none! There wasn't a facility to charge my toothbrush. The garden/ patio area was unkempt. The pillows on the bed were as flat as pancakes. I don't understand why we have to bring our own tea towels as well as towels, COVID has long gone. There was nowhere to buy a newspaper & milk as stated in the write up.

- Elaine, July 2023

Thanks for your feedback Elaine, we’re sorry that you were disappointed with your holiday. I do wish that you had contacted us while you were there, which would’ve given us the opportunity to address most of your issues:- 1) Apologies for the tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and tea towels, which will have been an oversight by the housekeeper. 2) There is a 2 pin adapter for shavers/electric toothbrushes in the main bedroom drawers. 3) I will ask the gardener to look at the patio. 4) The pillows are fairly new but I will check them, there are 2 per person with extra pillows available as required. 5) Apologies, the property description on the website is out of date, as the nearby cafe no longer sells milk and newspapers (nearest shop is 1 mile away). I will get the description updated. Property Owner
John June 2023

“Property was as described and suited us fine.”

We had stayed nearby previously so knew the area and facilities well. This property was better than the previous one and had a few more amenities. A few minor problems were dealt with very quickly by the owner. Looking forward to a further visit.

- John, June 2023

Thanks very much for your feedback John. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and will return. Property Owner
Rebecca October 2022

“A lovely home.”

Clean and well equipped. Had everything we needed. A very enjoyable stay, thank you. We loved the area Borth-Y-Gest. Will definitely be returning!

- Rebecca, October 2022
Jane October 2022

“A clean, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

No complaints.

- Jane, October 2022
June June 2022

“We first visited this property 5 years ago.”

Nothing has changed since then except for a lovely new shower room. The rest of the property including the bedding looks tired and in need of refurbishing. No Toilet roll holder in downstairs toilet. Just a hole in the wall where it had fallen off. The front garden was overgrown so much that we were getting wet brushing against the hedge using the front door after it had rained. The owner did cut it down after our initial feedback submission but it was still too close to front door. A big problem with this property is the open garden. Many properties have enclosed the garden with a small picket fence. This should be an essential addition to the property as guests with small children and dogs cannot open the French doors into the garden when it’s hot and as it’s south facing and there are no other opening windows in lounge it can quickly become uncomfortably hot. It could be a lovely property in a lovely location. It was clean and there were lots of helpful items left in the property like hand wash, dishwasher tablets, dishcloths etc but it’s very much in need of a refurbishment,

- June, June 2022

Thanks for your feedback, we hope you enjoyed your holiday. A few notes regarding your comments:- 1) The property was refurbished in March this year. Most of the rooms were re-decorated, the shower room refurbished (new shower panels, shower and flooring) and new landing/stairs carpet. 2) The bed linen was recently replaced. 3) As you say, the hedge was cut during your stay, in response to your complaint. I called in today and cannot see an issue with access to the front door. 4) The toilet roll holder was on the wall 2 weeks ago when I called in and I only became aware of it during your stay. It was replaced today. 5) The website is quite clear, stating that the garden is not enclosed. You would’ve known this from your previous visit Property Owner
Sharon June 2022

“A fantastic stay at Bwythyn y Mor which is comfortable, clean and has everything that you want.”

The home is bright and airy and had plenty of space for us as a family of four with an infant and two dogs. The beds were comfortable with plenty of storage space and tbe lounge was huge with two large sofas. The separate loo downstairs is a bonus and the kitchen is stocked with everything you need for your stay and to cook for the whole family. Set in a perfect location, just a stones throw from the beach, with a lovely restaurant (which does a great breakfast) the location is fantastic and there is a lovely cut through walk into Porthmadog via the harbour. Unfortunately (and we don't get to say this often in this country) the weather was too hot so with the dogs and the little one we weren't able to do the coastal path walk to Black Rock Sands but we have heard it is well worth doing so will try to do on our next trip. The only thing I would say could do with upgrading at Bwythyn y Mor would be the patio area at the back could do with making bigger and the flags laying again as they move. Having dogs and a little one, if it perhaps had a small fence around the patio with a little gate, it would be a perfect area to relax and enjoy the outdoors. All in all we had a brilliant time and would definitely return to Bwythyn y Mor and recommend it to others.

- Sharon, June 2022

Thanks for your feedback, we’re glad you enjoyed your holiday at Bwthyn Y Mor. Good to hear that you would recommend and would like to return. The loose patio flags have now been re-set. Property Owner
Nichola December 2021

“First time staying here and what a lovely property in a perfect location, tucked away in the beautiful Borth-Y-Gest with easy access to the beach and coastal walks and near by Porthmadog.”

Lovely property to stay in to celebrate New Years eve with friends, warm, welcoming and comfortable for six of us to stay together for a few days. Well equipped kitchen, very clean property, with comfortable couches and beds, bedding was supplied and of a good standard. We will definitely be back to stay again!

- Nichola, December 2021
Eleanor December 2021

“Had a fabulous week at Bwthyn Y Mor.”

It had everything I needed with a well equipped kitchen , good wi fi, which enabled me to work for the first 2 days and the addition of the smart TV fabulous for a couple of rainy nights including storm Barra. The only thing missing was a torch/ candles as the village had a power cut during the storm but hardly a normal occurrence ! I wanted a weeks relaxing with my dog and the accommodation and Borth Y Gest delivered.

- Eleanor, December 2021
Christine October 2021

“Unfortunately, whilst this property was adequate for our needs the general standard of maintenance we expect from Menai Property holidays below the standard expected.”

e.g. the paintwork required upgrading throughout. Bathroom floorboards need attention as there appears to have been a leak which has also badly stained the landing carpets. The ceiling in the kitchen needs a repair The sofa covers in the living room are very grubby and need cleaning. The carton of milk left in the fridge for us was out of date.

- Christine, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback and we’re sorry that the cottage didn’t meet your expectations. Unfortunately we were unable to travel (due to covid travel restrictions) after October 2020 until April 2021 to do planned winter maintenance. Since re-opening in April 2021 we have been fully booked with insufficient time between lets to address what you have mentioned. We are planning to refurbish accordingly during the quieter winter months. As you have mentioned, we did have a leak, the visual effects of which are fairly minor and hopefully didn’t detract from the enjoyment of your holiday. We apologise regarding the milk error, there must have been an older carton at the back of the storage cupboard that we missed. Property Owner
Tracey September 2021

“Overall the property is very tired and desperate need of repainting throughout.”

.carpets need changing and bathroom floor. Main bed creeks everytime you move...overal not up to our expections... We still enjoyed our holiday as borth y gest is beautiful and lots to see and do

- Tracey, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback and we’re sorry that the cottage didn’t meet your expectations. Unfortunately we were unable to travel (due to covid travel restrictions) after October 2020 until April 2021 to do planned winter maintenance. Since re-opening in April 2021 we have been fully booked with insufficient time between lets to address what you have mentioned. We are planning to refurbish accordingly during the quieter winter months. Property Owner
Maria May 2021

“Great cottage location, we've found everything we needed.”

Beautiful place and lovely people. Would love to come back.

- Maria, May 2021
Jennifer May 2021

“We had a lovely holiday in Bwthyn y Mor.”

The house is very comfortable and the area is very quiet. Despite the fact there is no fenced in garden you can still sit outside in a seating area. This backs onto a very pleasant grassed area where we saw squirrels and lots of different birds - we even had 2 ducks calling at the house every evening waiting to be fed! Borth-Y-Gest is a lovely place to stay with walks from the doorstep and is within easy reach of everywhere you would want to visit. I would definitely recommend it.

- Jennifer, May 2021
Patricia May 2021

“A delightful cottage in a most delightful location.”

Most courteous communications from owner.

- Patricia, May 2021
Geoffrey April 2021

“The terraced home is good size, nice kitchen and sitting area, and good touch to have all channels on TV including Netflix films.”

Just a very short walk to beautiful bay area with walks to beaches. Beautiful areas all within 20 miles or so. Garden needs some attention as it is very open to playing field and other properties. Owner has already said he is looking at this area for upgrade. GS - Wells, Somerset

- Geoffrey, April 2021
Jean October 2020

“Everyone we met were very friendly and all took notice of the social distancing.”

There is a really good Bistro 2 minutes away on the seafront which served excellent takeaways, from 9 am breakfast through lunch to evening dinners. Beautiful coastal walking.

- Jean, October 2020
Dee September 2020

“We had a lovely time at the cottage, found everything we needed.”

It is a shame they have had to put ornaments, books, leaflets, etc away, but it didn't spoil our enjoyment. The cottage is in a lovely quiet position within the pretty village. There are many lovely surrounding walks from just outside the doorstep. There are two cafe / bistros in the village both doing takeaways - which were very nice. Lovely holiday, thank you .

- Dee, September 2020
Bev September 2020

“Lovely house in a great place, especially if you like walking as the coastal path is just round the corner.”

Very clean and well maintained, comfortable sofas and beds. Super part of Wales to visit, would recommend this accommodation

- Bev, September 2020
Shelagh September 2020

“Had a lovely time staying in Bwthyn y Mor at Borth y Gest.”

The accommodation had everything we needed. Had a few queries, contacted the owner who answered them quickly. I was glad that we stayed in Borth y Gest rather than Porthmadog....it was very busy there. However there were some nice shops in Porthmadog...good to see a number of independent shops rather than the usual. Its a great place to stay for touring the area. I didn't want to cook in the the evening so had a takeaway each evening form the Bistro, 1 minute walk away. Altogether a lovely holiday.

- Shelagh, September 2020
Christine August 2020

“It was an excellent base for us although rather small.”

The little bedroom was just big enough for the bunk beds but the children managed. The area is beautiful, so close to the sea and a 20 minute walk into Porthmadog. We loved it.

- Christine, August 2020
Helen July 2020

“Great location, loved beautiful Borth y Gest and it's views.”

Great for walks directly from the property, inland and coastal. Property on the surface tidy and clean, could have done with a deep clean. First impressions in doorway needed a lick of paint and other areas ie bathroom.

- Helen, July 2020
Isla October 2019

“We had a lovely time in this cottage.”

It's perfect for walking the dog and has everything for a great holiday. Very comfortable accommodation and the tea, coffee, milk and biscuits were very welcome on our arrival and a lovely touch

- Isla, October 2019
Jean September 2019

“I felt that the accommodation was a bit grubby.”

The floors, especially in the shower room, did not seem to have been cleaned. There was dust on all the skirting boards, and on the wall hangings. The shower room would benefit from a few additional items. A bigger mirror with a shelf below for toiletries over the sink, some tiling at the back of the sink, and an extractor fan to combat the condensation problem. Also, a hairdryer would be a useful item in the bedroom. Having said all that, we did enjoy our holiday. The location was perfect for access to the coastal walks and beaches.

- Jean, September 2019

Due to this we have changed our cleaners from 5th October to ensure that this doesn’t happen again Property Owner
Amanda August 2019

“We most enjoyed finding a lovely beautiful beach that we had in 60 years never found.”

The owners had recommended it. It was also a very peaceful house for me to have solitude, but with easy access to beach and town without a car. Thank you

- Amanda, August 2019
Claire August 2019

“This was our third visit to the property and it was just as lovely as ever.”

It is pretty, comfortable, in a wonderful location and has everything we need. Judging from the visitors' book, lots of other guests return year after year, so it is clearly a popular home, and justifiedly so. We're looking forward to coming again soon.

- Claire, August 2019
Geraldine May 2019

“An enjoyable first visit to Borth y Gest in a comfortable holiday property.”

Everything ran smoothly. The property was comfortable, and liked the quirky seaside theme decor. It was clean and well equipped, with comfortable beds. Appreciated the large bath towels, which were big enough to wrap yourself in after a shower - so often not the cast in hotels and holiday lets. Only a very short level walk to the sea, about 2 minutes, and think this should be mentioned in the particulars to encourage booking.

- Geraldine, May 2019
Geoffrey May 2019

“Lovely location , house everything you need so close to the beach , lovely walks with the dog !”

! Black rock sands a must on a nice day , would defiantly go again ..

- Geoffrey, May 2019
Anthony April 2019

“Everyone in our party were impressed with the comfort & cleanliness of the property.”

It is ideally situated for walking & the kids ( and us ) loved the nearby beaches.

- Anthony, April 2019

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x bunk
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room SMART TV & electric flame-effect stove.
Gas central heating with electric flame-effect stove
Double electric oven with induction hob, microwave integrated fridge/freezer, integrated washer/dryer, integrated dishwasher, SMART TV, DVD, CD player, iPod dock, WIFI, selection of games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot (no linen) and highchair
Parking for 1 car on the driveway & 1 on the road outside of the property
Garden with patio and furniture overlooking communal green
Two well-behaved dog welcome with a £20 charge for the 1st dog
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.2 miles
1 Minute flat walk to the sea
Restaurant and cafe 0.25 miles and actual pub 1.1 miles
Note: The garden is not enclosed and rolls directly onto the communal green.

The property

Beautifully appointed in soothing tones, Bwthyn y Mor is a coastal cottage perfect for a restful getaway.

A beautiful beach village on the Llyn Peninsula, Borth y Gest is known for its sunny south-facing garden and picturesque village green.

Several picturesque sandy coves are reachable on foot, each one leading to the famous and stunning Black Rock Sands beach.

Borth y Gest consistently attracts repeat visitors.

Stunning views can be had from the area's renowned café or tea shop, in addition to its picturesque bay.

Just paces away, you’ll find Porthmadog, where you'll find a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and stores, as well as a supermarket from which to fill up on vacation necessities.

From here, you may easily reach Snowdonia, Portmeirion, and the Welsh Highland Railway, or, for something out of the ordinary, go llama trekking in Morfa Bychan.

This home is located in a wonderful area and is perfect for a family vacation.

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About the location

BORTH-Y-GEST

Porthmadog 1.2 miles; Criccieth 6 miles.

Borth-y-Gest is a quiet Welsh seaside village of mainly Victorian houses retaining much charm and character. Located by the mouth of the River Glaslyn, and a short drive away from the Italian styled village of Portmeirion, this pretty Welsh village has stunning panoramic views over the sands and estuary to the historic Harlech Castle and the Snowdonia National Park beyond. This North Wales village has two bistros and a coffee lounge all located on the front overlooking the bay and all with dog-friendly outdoor seating areas; perfect places to while away the hours watching the comings and goings of the local boatmen. Borth-y-Gest, with its sheltered coves and sandy beaches, has walking in abundance; why not head up Moel-y-Gest or take a wander over the headland to the famous Black Rock Sands, or go a little further afield where the vast Snowdonia National Park awaits? For a day out you can take a trip on the famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway and Welsh Highland Railway from Porthmadog, only a 15 minutes' walk away, or for those with younger children why not visit the shorter but more child-focussed Welsh Highland Heritage Railway? For a day trip the entire Llyn Peninsula calls. With Anglesey within reach and the whole North Wales coast with the Wales Coast Path to be explored, Borth-y-Gest has it all: a quiet bolt hole but conveniently located for ease of access to this stunning area, a must at any time of the year.

Note: The Garden is not enclosed and rolls directly onto the communal green
Note: Two well-behaved dogs welcome with a £20 charge for the 1st dog.
Note: Parking for 1 car on the driveway & 1 on the road

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Reviews & Ratings

“A perfectly situated cottage in a quiet location with easy walks to Porthmadog and the beautiful sandy coves and beaches nearby.”

“This is the third time we have stayed at Bwthyn y Mor with our two dogs.”

“Clean but very tired.”

“Excellent place to stay.”

“We enjoyed our stay .”

“Lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

“A lovely cottage ideal for our small family.”

“We were disappointed with our holiday.”

“Property was as described and suited us fine.”

“A lovely home.”

“A clean, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

“We first visited this property 5 years ago.”

“A fantastic stay at Bwythyn y Mor which is comfortable, clean and has everything that you want.”

“First time staying here and what a lovely property in a perfect location, tucked away in the beautiful Borth-Y-Gest with easy access to the beach and coastal walks and near by Porthmadog.”

“Had a fabulous week at Bwthyn Y Mor.”

“Unfortunately, whilst this property was adequate for our needs the general standard of maintenance we expect from Menai Property holidays below the standard expected.”

“Overall the property is very tired and desperate need of repainting throughout.”

“Great cottage location, we've found everything we needed.”

“We had a lovely holiday in Bwthyn y Mor.”

“A delightful cottage in a most delightful location.”

“The terraced home is good size, nice kitchen and sitting area, and good touch to have all channels on TV including Netflix films.”

“Everyone we met were very friendly and all took notice of the social distancing.”

“We had a lovely time at the cottage, found everything we needed.”

“Lovely house in a great place, especially if you like walking as the coastal path is just round the corner.”

“Had a lovely time staying in Bwthyn y Mor at Borth y Gest.”

“It was an excellent base for us although rather small.”

“Great location, loved beautiful Borth y Gest and it's views.”

“We had a lovely time in this cottage.”

“I felt that the accommodation was a bit grubby.”

“We most enjoyed finding a lovely beautiful beach that we had in 60 years never found.”

“This was our third visit to the property and it was just as lovely as ever.”

“An enjoyable first visit to Borth y Gest in a comfortable holiday property.”

“Lovely location , house everything you need so close to the beach , lovely walks with the dog !”

“Everyone in our party were impressed with the comfort & cleanliness of the property.”

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About the location

BORTH-Y-GEST