Taliesin | Porthmadog | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

104 Customer Review(s)

Paul
October 2024

“An amazing place to stay.”

We normally drive everywhere so it was great tonfind a central location that still feels quiet and secluded, so we could have a few glasses of wine and not worry about driving home from the bar or restaurant. The gated complex also felt secure because while not 100% secure, it was enough to stop people wandering past and kids accumulating. Given this was a ground floor room that was important. Evèyhtbing was clean and tidy and well equipped with everything you would want.

We normally drive everywhere so it was great tonfind a central location that still feels quiet and secluded, so we could have a few glasses of wine and not worry about driving home from the bar or restaurant. The gated complex also felt secure because while not 100% secure, it was enough to stop people wandering past and kids accumulating. Given this was a ground floor room that was important. Evèyhtbing was clean and tidy and well equipped with everything you would want.

- Paul, October 2024
Maureen September 2024

“Lovely property in fabulous location.”

Property clean & comfortable & well supplied with everything we needed. Hopefully we would like a return visit

- Maureen, September 2024
Liam August 2024

“Lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable.”

Couldn’t fault it!

- Liam, August 2024
Elizabeth July 2024

“Clean property in good central location for exploring the area and beaches.”

Good local shops and pubs. Downsides were towels so old they were only fit for cleaning up rather than as bath towels, we were able to use a washing machine but didn't work as a dryer and a convoluted process to switch it on which includes reaching into a difficult place under the sink to turn on the water. Felt it was expensive, clearly paying for the location. No welcome milk or bread etc in the kitchen which we are used to from other properties when paying much less than this one!

- Elizabeth, July 2024

Thank you for the feedback I had ironically bought a large number of new towels only two weeks ago so I can't understand what happened to those. I will speak to my cleaner . Of course you had my phone number so you could have raised it with me when you asked about the water to the washing machine. I am always happy to deal with any queries of course at any tIme With regard to the washing machine it is indeed not a dryer which is why the drying rack is provided in the store room..The valve for the water supply is under the sink as explained in the manual in the property . The reason its left off is we had a flood last year . Property Owner
Richie July 2024

“Very pleased with the accommodation.”

On the harbour and within a couple of minutes walk to the local shops. There was everything you needed in the kitchen which was well stocked and very much a home from home. We found some lovely walks just past the yacht club to a stunning bay at Borth-y-gest. And if you take the higher road up the steps opposite the yacht club you will be rewarded with a panoramic view..

- Richie, July 2024
Matthew June 2024

“Another great stay, thank you.”

- Matthew, June 2024
Michael June 2024

“Ticked all the boxes - excellent location”

- Michael, June 2024
Andy June 2024

“A well equipped and comfy ground floor apartment in a great central location in Porthmadog.”

The only real gripes are that the oven didn't work and wasn't replaced until the day we left and the hard corners of the bed with not much room for manoevre caused a few shin bruises. Apart from that though we enjoyed our stay and would be more than happy to use this property again.

- Andy, June 2024

Thank you for the feedback. As you are aware the oven became faulty during your stay. I immediately sought a repair as soon as you advised me of the fault but that was not possible so I sourced a new oven (which proved to be remarkably difficult due to low retailer stocks so a new oven had to be ordered) Whist its unfortunate the oven failed it was a herculean task to replace it in a few days! Property Owner
Michael May 2024

“The apartment was beautiful, comfortable and well equipped.”

Good food at Australia and Allports Fish and Chips a must for takeaway. Loved our stay and can recommend. Mick and Mave

- Michael, May 2024
Wendy April 2024

“Had a wonderful weeks stay.”

There was one issue but it was dealt with very swiftly. Will definitely be back

- Wendy, April 2024
Peter April 2024

“A delightful place to stay in Porthmadog and having parking an added bonus.”

It is a warm and comfortable apartment, well equipped for three. Porthmadog is a great base to explore the surrounding area with good public transport links and right on the Wales coast path. There are many places to eat and drink. All in all a superb property.

- Peter, April 2024
Lesley April 2024

“Well situated within a quiet, well ordered complex the apartment was clean and provided everything we needed,There was easy access to the local facilities but it was very quiet and restful.”

We would recommend it,

- Lesley, April 2024
Catherine March 2024

“The cottage is in an excellent location in the village and we really like Porthmadog.”

The cottage was clean, warm and reasonably well equipped. The beds were wonderfully comfy and the sofas were fine too. The allocated parking spot was a bonus. We like to go out cycling for the day and then cook our own meals in the evenings, but we just found that there was hardly any cupboard space for our own food and very little work surface available on which to prepare meals. If we had been eating out more often it wouldn't have been such a problem for us. Our only criticism was the inadequacy of the shower, or mostly the fact that the shower head was so low on the wall. With two of our group being over 6ft tall they had to bend almost double to get under the shower and it just wasn't practical or comfortable. So Taliesin provides quite acceptable accommodation for shorter people who like to eat out, and the price in the week before Easter made it excellent value, but I'd have to say that it wasn't ideal for us. Cath

- Catherine, March 2024

Thank you for the feedback. The shower head is fixed to the wall and the ceiling height I'm afraid is the limiting factor but with respect saying "bent double", writing as I am as someone who is 6'2" is I think a little unfair! As to the storage space I have to balance the range of equipment from rolling pins to cake tins, plates, glasses, cups/mugs cafetière, etc but if more cupboard space is required such equipment can always be put on top of the kitchen cupboards during a stay. The work surface has to accommodate the microwave, toaster ,sink, drainer, 4 ring gas hob, kettle etc so inevitably space will be reduced but bear in mind it is after all a two bed flat which, as you say, was excellent value. Regards Iain Property Owner
Ken February 2024

“Well located with all the facilities you would expect.”

Parking on site was a godsend as free parking in Porthmadog is hard to find. Would use again if staying in the area.

- Ken, February 2024
Hayley December 2023

“Lovely accommodation right in the heart of Porthmadog.”

Excellent facilities and immaculately clean. We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend

- Hayley, December 2023
Sarah September 2023

“Perfect location.”

Excellent value. Very comfortable. good facilities. Was a welcome refuge from some of the inclement weather! We would definitely recommend for a couple (or 3 people).

- Sarah, September 2023
Elizabeth September 2023

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Taliesin, lovely ground floor apartment with gated private parking.”

The position was absolutely perfect for us with the Harbour and Heritage Railway Station almost on the doorstep. It provided everything we needed and I would thoroughly recommend it. Shops and restaurants are so close at hand and we only used the car once as we could walk or get buses to many places. A visit to Portmeirion was one of our highlights it is simply magical. I hope to return to Taliesin in the future.

- Elizabeth, September 2023
Alan July 2023

“Excellent secure private location within the harbour complex including your own car parking space.”

Super accommodation which includes everything you need to enjoy your stay. We can highly recommend.

- Alan, July 2023
Jane May 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Taliesin, owner very helpful if needed.”

Perfect location for us. We even got a bit of sun we ordered. The only drawback for us was the outside space, a bit more Private space would have been ideal! However, really enjoyed everything about the apartment. Would recommend.

- Jane, May 2023
Camille April 2023

“We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in this property.”

It is clean and homey. The kitchen is well-equip from electrics to cutlery. There are ton of books you can choice from and puzzles as well, perfect for staycation. The property is also close to restaurants and shops. Definitely recommend! The owner, Iain, is very responsive and considerate

- Camille, April 2023
Jeremy March 2023

“The apartment was well situated, well equipped and very clean.”

We stayed just 2 nights off season, for which we paid £317, and felt that overall this did not represent good value for money.

- Jeremy, March 2023

Thank you for the feedback. The letting rates are set by the market in truth but for your information the cleaning and laundry costs I incur are circa £80 per stay, I have to pay fees to Sykes as my agent, the energy costs (heat and light is unrestricted) have gone through the roof and I have all the normal compliance issues to meet eg gas safety check/PAT testing /Insurance etc plus of the inevitable general wear eg new furniture has to be paid for to maintain the standard of the property that everyone rightly expects. I could cut costs by cutting corners but I have always aimed to provide a high quality experience and look after the property as well as I possibly can. Property Owner
Judith February 2023

“Very cosy holiday property.”

It was warm and the beds were comfortable. It is just a few steps to the high street but it's also tucked away and quiet with security gates to enter the small complex. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

- Judith, February 2023
Stephen February 2023

“The apartment was first class along with the facilities … local shops and ...”

The apartment was first class along with the facilities … local shops and mountain railway all within 5 mins walk… various supermarkets within 5mins drive… secure gated parking for one car … the owner was really helpful in every way and we couldn’t have asked for more… we will definitely go back in the future it’s a great base for exploring snowdonia and surrounding areas…

- Stephen, February 2023
James January 2023

“Stayed recently at Taliesin.”

The apartment was well equipped, and cosy, despite the cold weather. Just off the high Street, everything was within walking distance, perfect for anyone with mobility issues. Perfect base for exploring the wonderful snowy mountain scenery at this time of year. Would recommend local purple moose brewery pub, the Australia. We had a great stay, many thanks.

- James, January 2023
Lynn November 2022

“Very well presented and equipped property.”

Description is accurate. Lovely central location!

- Lynn, November 2022
Carol November 2022

“Taliesin is always kept immaculately clean.”

If an issue arises it is dealt with in a very timely manner. It is our favourite property.

- Carol, November 2022
Sarah August 2022

“Really cosy and comfortable with everything we needed.”

King size bed too, amazing, and not often the case in holiday lets. Ideal location for exploring Porthmadog on foot. Will definitely book again.

- Sarah, August 2022
Maureen July 2022

“We had a lovely time at Taliesin.”

The apartment had every thing you needed and more. The weather was amazing to hot really. The only thing I missed was a garden especially as the weather was so hot. Of course we knew before booking and it takes nothing away from the appartment.

- Maureen, July 2022
John June 2022

“It was in a very convenient and pleasant location in the town, only a couple of minutes walk to the narrow gauge railway station.”

Liked the parking behind locked gates. It was very comfortable and well equipped. We had an enjoyable stay. The only issue was the weight of the venetian blind at the patio doors. It was very heavy to pull up, my wife couldn't, and I found it a bit of a pull. I would suggest that it is changed to either a aluminium or plastic one or a vertical louvre blind. That would make it easier to use the patio doors in warm weather, which we had and enjoyed.

- John, June 2022
Stanley May 2022

“Addition of a dish washer would make this property perfect.”

Well situated for town, good selection of small shops and supermarkets nearby.

- Stanley, May 2022
David April 2022

“Loved Taliesin, in fact we loved it so much we booked another week later in the year before this holiday was over.”

The property is smart, clean and has great modern feel to a very traditional building. The owner, Iain, was brilliant, even helped us find/supplied our own copies of some of the pictures in the flat. We're regular visitors to Porthmadog and I dare this will be our regular base for the future, for as long as they'll have us :-)

- David, April 2022

You are most welcome Delighted you enjoyed your stay Kind regards Iain Property Owner
Adele April 2022

“We really enjoyed staying here, right near the harbour and cafes pubs etc, which was good for us as we weren’t too mobile.”

Unfortunately I had a fractured wrist and ankle, and my partners back wasn't too good either, but we decided to go ahead with the holiday. It was very helpful to me that the bath and shower had handgrips. although the showerscreen seemed to be in an awkward place if you just wanted to run a bath you had to lean round it which was difficult, or move it. The shower was good. We found the sprung doors in the apartment a bit annoying as they had to be kept open with doorstops, or they kept closing. The bedrooms could have done with thicker curtains to keep the light out. The patio doors in the lounge could have done with vertical blinds, as the horizontal blinds were a bit heavy to pull up, and when you opened the doors, if you are tall you hit your head on them as you stepped onto the patio. we had some good weather and were able to sit out on the patio which was nice with the view toward the harbour. The apartment was really well equipped, and we felt very much at home, and the bed was comfortable, but not too soft. The sofas were comfortable. The apartment was wide enough for wheelchair access. It was good to have sky and netflix. Despite the niggly things mentioned above, we loved the location, and we hope to visit again when we are both more mobile, so we can do walks, and visit other places in the area, and do train trips etc. We would recommend staying here.

- Adele, April 2022

Hello The doors are fire doors which is why they are sprung for fire safety reasons I’m afraid. The glass panel the shower is hinged so it does move to the right to give easier access to the controls but it does rest on the bath top as it’s seals against the bath so it’s slightly difficult to move. The problem with vertical blinds is it was found is they have been chewed by pets! Property Owner
Janine March 2022

“Property was excellent.”

Short walk from shops, perfect setting and we also had good weather, which was a bonus

- Janine, March 2022
Sophie March 2022

“A lovely flat in an excellent location and very well stocked.”

Thank you

- Sophie, March 2022
Jennifer February 2022

“A lovely modern flat with everything I needed.”

Extremely comfortable bed. Warm, clean, and in a great location. I have already recommended this property to friends.

- Jennifer, February 2022
Richard February 2022

“Accomadation as described just found Portmadog tired and dated, the weather didn't help but there are much better places to spend a long weekend.”

- Richard, February 2022

I guess in mid February in one of the wettest winters for a long time the town didn't look its best and the tourist attractions e.g. railways are always shut in winter but glad the accommodation was as described. In fairness having been through a two year pandemic with the very strict Welsh lock-down, Porthmadog High Street has fared better than many towns in England of my experience, with few retail closures. Property Owner
Brenda October 2021

“We were very impressed with the ground floor accommodation,well supplied with all we needed.”

Very comfortable and heating worked well especially as we had three days rain and needed to dry off!

- Brenda, October 2021
Georgina October 2021

“What a wonderful place!”

The pictures do not do it justice, there is loads of room and everything that you need. The bed and sofa's are very comfortable , the directions and instructions from the owner were excellent. It is very central and would definately visit again, thanks.

- Georgina, October 2021
Carol September 2021

“Taliesin apartment is beautiful and well equipped.”

It is close to the harbour, shops and restaurants. Thank you for a wonderful and memorable holiday.

- Carol, September 2021
Stephen August 2021

“Nice flat with good facilities, and good location.”

Having a parking space is extremely helpful. One suggestion for improvement: the tea towels provided smelt musty and the oven gloves were dirty on arrival.

- Stephen, August 2021
Donny July 2021

“Great accomodation with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.”

- Donny, July 2021
John July 2021

“Have already booked again for next year !”

- John, July 2021
Cynthia June 2021

“Was absolutely spotless and everything you needed very quiet too in all a very relaxing holiday with everything on the door step.”

Had toilet roll and all cleaning products including washing up liquid and kitchen roll and tea and coffee. Petrol station opposite with small shop, Tesco in the town and Aldi and Lidl. Asda in Pwhelli a few miles away. Blackrock sands a must where you pay £5 to drive onto the beach with toilets and life guard and an ice cream van on beach. Chip shop on the road into beach and a small spar on beach road. Loads of holiday brochures in Apartment with days out etc.

- Cynthia, June 2021
Maureen May 2021

“The property is in a very convenient area, close to the harbour and shops.”

Lovely sandy beach a couple of miles away. Lovely coastal walks. Really enjoyed our stay.

- Maureen, May 2021
Richard April 2021

“The cottage had everything we needed for a great holiday”

- Richard, April 2021
Emma October 2020

“It's quiet, extremely clean,.”

Has everything you need there in the house. Everything is comfortable and inviting. Perfect location and very quiet. It has gated parking area so know your car is safe. Just around the corner from the ffestiniog railway and ask The Port which do good breakfasts, amazing meat pies and huge lemon meringue pies. Accomodations is modern and we'll maintained.

- Emma, October 2020
Ian September 2020

“We had a wonderful week the apartment was fantastic couldn't of asked for more will be using you again”

- Ian, September 2020
Sarah August 2020

“We had the most fantastic weekend at Taliesin.”

The apartment had everything and more than we needed and was extremely comfortable & clean. We could not believe the location. It is right in the middle of everything yet extremely quiet. It was perfect. There is so much to do & see, plenty of places to eat & drink and the locals were very friendly too. The coastal walk is a must. We will definitely be back.

- Sarah, August 2020
Andrew July 2020

“Lovely apartment next to the harbour.”

Lovely and clean, be aware there isn’t a dishwasher, I hadn’t realised when booking, otherwise there is everything you need. Perfectly situated on the harbour and ideal for a base to explore the area

- Andrew, July 2020
Austin November 2019

“This is a wonderful, well appointed and warm apartment.”

It was a pleasure to return to it each evening of our stay

- Austin, November 2019
John October 2019

“Very nice little apartment everything in good condition .”

but cleaning could be better old tea in tea pot tea stains in some mugs

- John, October 2019
Russell August 2019

“Perfect location for our stay.”

Lots to do in the area and found this cottage to be perfect. Landlord was extremely polite and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others and return ourselves.

- Russell, August 2019
Anne-marie August 2019

“Fabulous property in a great location.”

The cleaning could have been better especially in the bathroom other than that this is a lovely apartment and we won't hesitate to stay here again.

- Anne-marie, August 2019
Gillian August 2019

“The property is well appointed, clean and comfortable with excellent facilities including sky tv.”

The location is great for shops, restaurants, harbour and the Ffestiniog Railway. We had a lovely week and would like to return there again.

- Gillian, August 2019
Alan June 2019

“The apartment was excellently furnished, but we had trouble with the bathroom door, when closed shut it would not open due to the handle not retracting the tongue back far enough to clear the door frame trapping anyone inside, this happened to my wife once but with a little jiggering of the handle managed to free her !”

Needs attention, have left note for the next visitors warning them

- Alan, June 2019
Edward June 2019

“Unfortunately there is not enough outside area”

- Edward, June 2019
Carol June 2019

“We really enjoyed our break.”

The weather was better than everywhere else. The apartment is so quiet and private it is a great base for Snowdonia.

- Carol, June 2019
John May 2019

“Cleaning inside looked OK when we first walked in but washhand basin was slow to empty .”

but on lifting out the outlet this outlet it was filthy dirty also skirting boards needed cleaning

- John, May 2019
Theresa May 2019

“Nice little flat, ideally situated.”

- Theresa, May 2019
Andrea May 2019

“Spent a lovely week at the Taliesin apartment.”

Fabulous accomodation equipped with everything we could possibly need for a relaxing break. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Great location in the harbour, minutes away from the steam railway and everything that Porthmadog has to offer. Convenient location for exploring the stunning scenery around Snowdonia. A visit to nearby Portmeirion and Beddgelert are a must. This was our 3rd Sykes holiday and we have now booked a 4th for later in the year.

- Andrea, May 2019
Anthony April 2019

“A beautiful apartment next to the harbour and station - what could be better.”

Very comfortable, well provided kitchen and equipment and lovely bathroom. Would definitely recommend. Well done and thank you.

- Anthony, April 2019
Alan March 2019

“Comfortable, clean well appointed plus excellent location for shops, railway station, restaurants etc.”

Bonus having Sky tv and that the owner has addressed lack of freezer and curtains requested by previous people. Good private parking space. Limited harbour view but we knew as been visiting Porthmadog for many years. This apartment probably has one of the better harbour views. Only very minor criticism no shaver point in a relatively modern apartment but this was no big deal. Many thanks for an excellent week away. Mr & Mrs Rich - Derby

- Alan, March 2019
Christine March 2019

“Absolutely perfect other than no mobile signal in the apartment.”

Will definitely return.

- Christine, March 2019
William Kevin February 2019

“Although we know Porthmadog well, we had only been there for day trips.”

Accommodation was wonderful, off road parking a bonus. Close to all shops with view of harbour area. Great walks over to Borth-y-Gest and Blackrock sands. A lovely short break. We will definitely be back for another short break.

- William Kevin, February 2019
Sally February 2019

“The hot water system left a lot to be desired bath and shower tem was intermittent”

- Sally, February 2019
Anne January 2019

“Everything was perfect, good location for all shops and pubs but easy to explore further afield.”

The accommodation had everything we needed and fittings were of a high quality, the bed was especially comfy

- Anne, January 2019
Anne November 2018

“Very comfortable, cosy and quiet apartment, that has everything you might need for a short break.”

It's in a lovely location, right by the harbour and near to shops/pubs/cafes etc. The on-site parking is very handy as I suspect it might be an issue to find a parking space in the town otherwise. Would recommend Taliesin to anyone looking for a base in Porthmadog. The only issue we had was that both bedroom windows are next to street lights outside and as the windows only have venetian blinds, the bedrooms were very light throughout the night, so we didn't get as much sleep as we would have liked.

- Anne, November 2018
June November 2018

“We will be coming again next year we could not fault a thing about the property ...”

We will be coming again next year we could not fault a thing about the property we also thank you so much you made every thing so simple for us we think sykes holidays are wonderful thank you all so much June @ Dave Massey

- June, November 2018
Pamela October 2018

“Excellent location, clean, tidy and very comfortable stay at the Talisman apartments.”

Great location for getting out and about each day. We really enjoyed ate stay and we would definitely visit this location again . Highly recommended this location.

- Pamela, October 2018
Carol September 2018

“Facilities as described but there is now a small free standing freezer as well.”

Very comfortable accommodation. Our favourite holiday destination.

- Carol, September 2018
Stuart August 2018

“We were disappointed that we could not see the harbour.”

However the cottage was ideal for a walking base with good public service connections by road and rail. Local amenities, shops, cafes and restaurants were plentiful. The information brochure was excellent.

- Stuart, August 2018
Helen August 2018

“We really enjoyed our stay!”

Very comfortable, our relatives were very impressed! Good location. It felt like home

- Helen, August 2018
Deborah July 2018

“The apartments location was great as it’s in the centre of Portmadog, within walking distance to shops, cafes, train, museum and park and even has a view of the port.”

The apartment was well presented and fully met our requirements.

- Deborah, July 2018
Colin June 2018

“Great holiday flat in the heart of Porthmadog and only a stone’s throw from the harbour and Ffestiniog railway terminus.”

Everywhere is really walkable including Portmellon which is worth a days visit. The flat was comfortable and had all the amenities required which also included a washing machine. It has a double and single bedroom and the lounge area does have a bed settee too but was not required for our stay. All in all a good weeks holiday

- Colin, June 2018
Liz June 2018

“The apartment was very nice, everything we needed - we unpacked the car and moved in, settled in 30 mins.”

.. so easy. Plenty of teatowels and ( a nice surprise) a separate handtowel for the kitchen We managed to keep the apartment to a reasonable temperature despite the exceptionally hot weather. Comfy bed, plenty of hot water, good shower and large bathroom. Nicely furnished. One thing that would be nice is a feedback folder in the apartment. We have used these in the past at other properties to share the holiday experience. Situated near the harbour station, this was a great base for steam trains to Caernavon and Blaenau Ffestiniog. We parked the car ( nice to have dedicated parking space off street), used the coastal rail line to Tywyn ( for the Talyllyn steam trains and Dolgoch falls), used the bus and train for Pwllheli, the bus for Criccieth ( great views, dolphins and excellent morning tea at Tir Mor). Easy walking distance to the library, the swimming pool, Cob, around Llyn Bach, Moel-y-Gest, or just to Borth-y-Gest ( and the great Sea View cafe). We loved having such a great bakery ( Big Rock) and a real greengrocer (Pritchard's). Portmadog still has a real High Street and plenty of bus stops for exploring the area. We said that Sykes met our expectations rather than exceeded -- that's because the firm is so reliable and the standards are so high, we have never been disappointed. Liz and Ron

- Liz, June 2018
Carol June 2018

“There is now a small freezer in the apartment.”

You can now keep your frozen food and have ice-cubes. The apartment is lovely and we really enjoy staying in it. We have booked again and will probably book for next year.

- Carol, June 2018
Dean May 2018

“Lovely apartment close to the harbour and shops, pubs etc.”

.. The only thing missing is a freezer. Not even a freezer compartment in the fridge. We went self catering and couldn't buy any frozen food or ice. Apart from that it was absolutely perfect!

- Dean, May 2018
David May 2018

“We were very surprised to find that the refrigerator did not have a freezer compartment, bit of an issue as we bought along, as we usually do, several frozen ready meals for use during the holiday.”

I have never encountered a modern fridge without a freezer compartment. Also confused by having two keysafes, surprisingly the one by the main door was not the one in use, however these were minor issues and overall the property was excellent, particularly the parking.

- David, May 2018
Susan May 2018

“Lovely owner fantastic location and Talesin was comfortable clean and all the mod cons definitely will come back”

- Susan, May 2018
Jill April 2018

“Lovely property well equipment to high standard quiet location town on door step lovely”

- Jill, April 2018
Simon December 2017

“Lovely little apartment, ideally located within the town.”

- Simon, December 2017
Paul December 2017

“The property was in a perfect location and very well maintained.”

- Paul, December 2017
Paul October 2017

“Excellent apartment, perfectly located for all amenities.”

- Paul, October 2017
Thomas July 2017

“This property is very conveniently situated, so close to shops, cafes, harbour, station etc.”

yet quiet.

- Thomas, July 2017
John July 2017

“A comfortable very well equipped property.”

Excellent location, close to Purple Moose Brewery!!!

- John, July 2017
Michelle July 2017

“Lovely property in a great location.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

- Michelle, July 2017
Lyndsay June 2017

“This is a super property, close to all amenities and sights.”

I especially like being able to hear the steam trains from the living space!

- Lyndsay, June 2017
Christine June 2017

“Could do with curtains to block out the light ,at night.”

Other wise ok

- Christine, June 2017
Timothy April 2017

“We had a very comfortable stay at Taliesin which is a modern well-appointed apartment.”

It is very well-placed for the town and the heritage railway station. With the weather shining on us it was a splendid trip.

- Timothy, April 2017
Margaret March 2017

“Access to get to the key safe was extremely difficult as there was a tall step to negotiate.”

Equipment was fine except the tin opener was unworkable.. had to enlist the help of a local. Otherwise a lovely apartment

- Margaret, March 2017
Michael March 2017

“Ideal location, very comfortable and clean.”

. Very helpful owner with good arrangements for arrival. Safe parking for car too. A good location to see and do plenty, wish we were there longer.

- Michael, March 2017
Kristine February 2017

“Perfect location, very quiet with secure off road parking.”

Great for our dog. The range of maps and leaflets were very useful and the wifi worked well. We could not fault this accommodation as it suited our needs perfectly!

- Kristine, February 2017
Mark February 2017

“Extremely please with the apartment booked great central location, lovely ...”

Extremely please with the apartment booked great central location, lovely accommodation would definitely book this property again

- Mark, February 2017
Marc February 2017

“Chose the location as a base for a photography weekend.”

Good central location for Snowdonia but was able to find photo opportunities at the end of the south entrance to the car park.

- Marc, February 2017
Christina January 2017

“The only thing was the fan in the bathroom was not working so needs attention from you to be fixed asap,apart from this we could not fault this holiday home we will be booking this again could not fault anything else.”

thank you

- Christina, January 2017
Chris December 2016

“A lovely little place in a great location.”

Well stocked kitchen; comfortable sitting area; great shower in the bathroom and lovely and warm. It's obviously well looked after.

- Chris, December 2016
Alya December 2016

“The apartment was cozy, clean and perfect and met all our needs!”

Loved the atmosphere of the town, the shops and the locals were absolutely lovely !

- Alya, December 2016
Alan September 2016

“Superb location.”

Property ideal for less able visitors, (ground floor, grab handles fir bath/shower)

- Alan, September 2016
Siobhan September 2016

“Perfect location and great apartment.”

- Siobhan, September 2016
Christopher August 2016

“1) An Inventory would have helped - we were not sure if anything was missing when we arrived!”

We couldn't find a hairdryer, for example. 2) A guest comment folder would be useful - especially helpful for commenting on local eateries, shops and attractions that were found good value for the next and subsequent visitors to read, I would suggest? 3) The gate remote (supplied) seemed to be stuck together with sellotape and seemed a bit hit-and-miss working, sometimes. Could a newer one be supplied, perhaps? 4) The wooden 'chopping board' supplied was badly warped - plastic ones for different fish/meat etc might be more stable and hygienic?

- Christopher, August 2016
Keith July 2016

“Talesin is in a very convenient location, nice and cosy to come back to after a day's out in the mountains.”

And we liked the secure parking, all appliances worked well and there were very comfortable beds.

- Keith, July 2016
Yvonne January 2016

“The property was warm, bright and very comfortable as well as being situated in a lovely historical and quiet part of town.”

The three nights were not enough.

- Yvonne, January 2016
Lynne December 2015

“It was in a very quiet area of Porthmadog and we liked the security of the car parking for the property.”

My husband also liked the under floor heating! We were very grateful to the owner of the property as there were a great deal of leaflets for places to go and visit. Also we like walking and there were books on walks in the area and books giving the really interesting history of the area, thanks for that!

- Lynne, December 2015
Ruth November 2015

“The location was perfect for us.”

The apartment was warm, had everything we needed and lots of extras! The secure parking was appreciated. I would have no hesitation in booking this apartment again.

- Ruth, November 2015

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with single sofa bed.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, deep freeze, washer/dryer, TV with basic Sky, Blu-ray, WiFi, selection of books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Secure off road parking for 1 car
Front, paved area with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking inside or outside in the grounds of this property
Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 mins walk
Harbour/marina 1 min walk
Beach 2 miles
Note: The raised front paved area is private to Taliesin, the lower gravelled area provides access to neighbouring properties
Note: Access to keys on initial arrival at the property is via a few small steps
Note: The outside are is not enclosed so children and pets are to be supervised
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 for this cottage.Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property

The property

A delightful ground floor apartment in an attractive, private, security-gated courtyard of a prestigious development of 16 flats and apartments, near Porthmadog’s harbour and marina.

This welcoming apartment is perfect for a romantic break for couples or an outdoor activity holiday for friends or a small family in this wonderful seaside location.

There is secure parking close to the front door making access easier, and once inside you will find this to be a superb apartment offering good quality accommodation with a modern and light feel.

This wonderful apartment has spotlighting throughout, and a well-appointed open plan living area, which includes a fitted kitchen with solid slate worktops, a lovely sitting area with comfy sofas, one being a sofa bed for that extra guest, and French doors that open out to a courtyard, where you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast or late supper.

Both bedrooms are homely and well-appointed, with the main bedroom benefiting from a king-size double and the other room has a single bed.

The apartment is within walking distance of all the town's facilities, including shops, pubs, restaurants and the famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Steam Railways.

Take a stroll along the coast to the wonderful beach at Black Rock Sands, or explore the pretty village of Borth-y-Gest, enjoy the stunning landscapes, or visit the historic castles at Criccieth, Harlech and Caernarfon.

Discover the Llyn Peninsula: with many watersports opportunities at Abersoch and the quaint fishing village of Aberdaron.

Everything is so accessible, making this charming apartment the perfect place to stay all year round.

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.

Note: The charging of electric cars is not permissible at the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“An amazing place to stay.”

“Lovely property in fabulous location.”

“Lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable.”

“Clean property in good central location for exploring the area and beaches.”

“Very pleased with the accommodation.”

“Another great stay, thank you.”

“Ticked all the boxes - excellent location”

“A well equipped and comfy ground floor apartment in a great central location in Porthmadog.”

“The apartment was beautiful, comfortable and well equipped.”

“Had a wonderful weeks stay.”

“A delightful place to stay in Porthmadog and having parking an added bonus.”

“Well situated within a quiet, well ordered complex the apartment was clean and provided everything we needed,There was easy access to the local facilities but it was very quiet and restful.”

“The cottage is in an excellent location in the village and we really like Porthmadog.”

“Well located with all the facilities you would expect.”

“Lovely accommodation right in the heart of Porthmadog.”

“Perfect location.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay in Taliesin, lovely ground floor apartment with gated private parking.”

“Excellent secure private location within the harbour complex including your own car parking space.”

“We had a lovely stay at Taliesin, owner very helpful if needed.”

“We enjoyed our stay for 2 nights in this property.”

“The apartment was well situated, well equipped and very clean.”

“Very cosy holiday property.”

“The apartment was first class along with the facilities … local shops and ...”

“Stayed recently at Taliesin.”

“Very well presented and equipped property.”

“Taliesin is always kept immaculately clean.”

“Really cosy and comfortable with everything we needed.”

“We had a lovely time at Taliesin.”

“It was in a very convenient and pleasant location in the town, only a couple of minutes walk to the narrow gauge railway station.”

“Addition of a dish washer would make this property perfect.”

“Loved Taliesin, in fact we loved it so much we booked another week later in the year before this holiday was over.”

“We really enjoyed staying here, right near the harbour and cafes pubs etc, which was good for us as we weren’t too mobile.”

“Property was excellent.”

“A lovely flat in an excellent location and very well stocked.”

“A lovely modern flat with everything I needed.”

“Accomadation as described just found Portmadog tired and dated, the weather didn't help but there are much better places to spend a long weekend.”

“We were very impressed with the ground floor accommodation,well supplied with all we needed.”

“What a wonderful place!”

“Taliesin apartment is beautiful and well equipped.”

“Nice flat with good facilities, and good location.”

“Great accomodation with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.”

“Have already booked again for next year !”

“Was absolutely spotless and everything you needed very quiet too in all a very relaxing holiday with everything on the door step.”

“The property is in a very convenient area, close to the harbour and shops.”

“The cottage had everything we needed for a great holiday”

“It's quiet, extremely clean,.”

“We had a wonderful week the apartment was fantastic couldn't of asked for more will be using you again”

“We had the most fantastic weekend at Taliesin.”

“Lovely apartment next to the harbour.”

“This is a wonderful, well appointed and warm apartment.”

“Very nice little apartment everything in good condition .”

“Perfect location for our stay.”

“Fabulous property in a great location.”

“The property is well appointed, clean and comfortable with excellent facilities including sky tv.”

“Unfortunately there is not enough outside area”

“We really enjoyed our break.”

“Cleaning inside looked OK when we first walked in but washhand basin was slow to empty .”

“Nice little flat, ideally situated.”

“Spent a lovely week at the Taliesin apartment.”

“A beautiful apartment next to the harbour and station - what could be better.”

“Comfortable, clean well appointed plus excellent location for shops, railway station, restaurants etc.”

“Absolutely perfect other than no mobile signal in the apartment.”

“Although we know Porthmadog well, we had only been there for day trips.”

“The hot water system left a lot to be desired bath and shower tem was intermittent”

“Everything was perfect, good location for all shops and pubs but easy to explore further afield.”

“Very comfortable, cosy and quiet apartment, that has everything you might need for a short break.”

“We will be coming again next year we could not fault a thing about the property ...”

“Excellent location, clean, tidy and very comfortable stay at the Talisman apartments.”

“Facilities as described but there is now a small free standing freezer as well.”

“We were disappointed that we could not see the harbour.”

“We really enjoyed our stay!”

“The apartments location was great as it’s in the centre of Portmadog, within walking distance to shops, cafes, train, museum and park and even has a view of the port.”

“Great holiday flat in the heart of Porthmadog and only a stone’s throw from the harbour and Ffestiniog railway terminus.”

“The apartment was very nice, everything we needed - we unpacked the car and moved in, settled in 30 mins.”

“There is now a small freezer in the apartment.”

“Lovely apartment close to the harbour and shops, pubs etc.”

“We were very surprised to find that the refrigerator did not have a freezer compartment, bit of an issue as we bought along, as we usually do, several frozen ready meals for use during the holiday.”