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5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales

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View from the front lounge
A glass-fronted cafe with wicker furniture and a view of a lake.
A coastal residential area with houses, a stone wall, and parked cars.
View from the Kitchen/ Diner
A waterfront scene with a row of colorful houses, calm water reflecting lights, and a boat docked on the left.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Borth-y-Gest, Wales
  • Place, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Glaslyn Leisure Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Black Rock Sands
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views

About the area

Porthmadog

Located in Porthmadog, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the beach. Mermaid Spa and Aberglaslyn Pass are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Y Ganolfan Arts Centre and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Travelling with kids? Consider Welsh Highland Heritage Railway and Glaslyn Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Borth-y-Gest, Wales

What's nearby

  • Y Ganolfan Arts Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Welsh Highland Heritage Railway - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Glaslyn Leisure Centre - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Black Rock Sands - 14 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Porthmadog Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spooner's Grill, Café & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Port - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,313, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Cottage, Sleeps 8, Amazing Sea & Mountain Views, Borth y Gest, Wales located?

Located in Porthmadog, this beachfront cottage is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Y Ganolfan Arts Centre and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Black Rock Sands and Glaslyn Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Porthmadog Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tegfryn

A lovely large house with fantastic views. Tegfryn is well equipped and close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday weekend stay

An incredible house and location, so much fun exploring the area, playing frisbee on the beach. Amazing balcony to watch the sun rise over the mountains upon and listen to the old train. The kitchen and loving areas where well equiped with equpiment however no consumables including salt and pepper, not a complaint just observation to be more clear to future guests. I would definitely recommend the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous house in a fabulous location

Very roomy house in a lovely location. Probably one of the best equipped and furnished properties I have rented. Check in was very easy and there was plenty of information from the owner about the property on wifi and other equipment etc. Would definitely rent this house again if visiting the area. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Climb every mountain

Let me say we had a great stay for 4 days. Great weather bar 1 day. So quiet and peaceful. Fantastic view to wake up to. Lovely house and location. I will stress though, the climb up to the property. The description doesn’t hide the fact of the climb but if you have any slight physical challenge, think seriously about it. It’s quite a climb up steps and a screw slope, although there is another way in to the side of the property which consists of all steps. This feels safer under foot. The grandchildren loved it. The walk into Porthmadog is more like 20/25 minutes and goes involve 2 short, steep hills. Thoroughly recommend Tegfryn. We didn’t have any stuff left for washing machine and made go without in the end. However, I needed to contact housekeeping and had to leave a message. The lady rang me back promptly and answered my question so I’m sure no washing powder was an oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent.......................

The house was lovely, stunning views. Did have a bit of trouble locating the property, and the slop up to the house is a bit precarious with loose stones, but saying that I would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic

Stunning location (helped hugely by glorious weather) and the house located with THE best views I think I’ve had in a holiday home. Perfect space, fabulously kitted out and decorated to a high standard. Felt like home instantly. Will be returning for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend away

Lovely place to go for a holiday. Plenty of walks and places of interest nearby. Good beach along the coastal path.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tegfryn views just the best

What a gorgeous property with the most stunning views across the bay. The owner didn’t lie about the steps we had them off to a tee box the end of the week. So many gorgeous beaches in the area and castles to visit. Portmerion and the railway were also close by with Beaumaris castle and Anglesey sea zoo we had a great week. The owner is quick to sort out an issue we had and gave great advice about the area and places to eat. A great property at a great location would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable stay

The climb up to the house is a bit steep, but the view is well worth it when there. The Robin is quite tame whilst you sit looking at the view. The house has everything you need for your stay. I can recommend ‘Sea View’ a few doors down for a meal, but you have to book ahead, even for a takeaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, clean and had everything we needed

Only issue was access as it was on top of hill side with limited vehicle access but otherwise great property and definately worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Borth-y-Gest

The property was very clean and beautifully and tastefully furnished. It had everything you would have at home and more so there were no hassles at all. It had beautiful views. The only problem was to get the views it was quite a climb up to the house. This could perhaps have been made clearer in the details because elderly or disabled people would not have been able to get up there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic hidden gem!

My husband I recently stayed here In September. We were lucky with the weather as had sun everyday. Highly recommended. From the moment we booked to the moment we departed it was a wonderful experience. The property itself and the location are amazing. We did not take our dog with us but it was a great find and plan to take her with us next time. Location is fab and the views are outstanding. Very covid safe in the current climate. Look forward to staying again sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property in a very tranquil scenic area. Great size rooms & very comfortable.

Great property in a very tranquil scenic area. Great size rooms & very comfortable. Lovely beaches within walking distance and great location for drives out
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful holiday home with stunning views!

This fantastic holiday home was spotlessly clean and in a very peaceful location. The views were even better than we imagined and the nearby secluded beach was perfect for our young children. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Great for a family get together and close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice Location and beautiful house

Very good place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house with amazing views

We stayed at this house for 3 nights with my sister. The house is amazing, lovingly restored with plenty of room and the most amazing views. It was well equipped with great information on the local area. It is in a brilliant location with plenty of places to visit. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property, beautiful views

It had everything we needed. Beautiful views too. Shame it rained every day but I can’t blame anyone for that. We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

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

Peaceful stay in beautiful setting

Lovely house with an amazing view, all as described. Nice walks to beach and woods at the back. Quite steep getting up to the property for older members of our group but not a big issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic location

A beautiful location with amazing views. House fitted our families needs perfectly. Great for seeing the surrounding area, will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sunny Easter holiday

Beautiful location. House is great - spacious, clean and well equipped. Lovely cafe/restaurant in the village within walking distance. Only draw back is the parking in the road and the walk up to the house - everything else makes this a great house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in amazing location

We (2 families) had a fantastic week in this property over New Year. The view over the estuary, from the house being up the hill slightly, made each morning, when I opened the curtains. We then walked the dog and children along the beach, around the coast to explore all the hidden coves. A coffee at the cafe after a walk was very welcome. We appreciated having 2 lounges, as it allowed the children to play in one and the adults to chat in another. Having the Wii in the second lounge was a big hit. The house was extremely well equipped. I think it was the first time I have been to a property and found nothing lacking in terms of kitchen equipment. Something else we really appreciated was the lack of bossy notices!! Often properties have notices all over the place saying things like "Please don't...this and that"! The owners of this property seem to allow you to use your common sense and don't spoil the house with endless notices. A breathe of fresh air. There is however a very informative folder about the property and local attractions. We stayed pretty local although we did climb Snowdon. Couldn't believe that all that beautiful mountain scenery was so close by. We were lucky in that we climbed on a clear day and the views from the top were splendid. We visited Criccieth and its castle. Amazing views over the still sea. We walked to Porthmadoc along by the harbour. So quick and easy to access all the shops and other services we needed. We also went to Portmeirion which is quite a quirky place but worth a visit. All in all a brilliant stay in a perfect house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely welcoming home and well equipped home with breathtaking views.

Although we had bad weather our family so enjoyed staying at Borth y Gest. The views were so lovely and well worth the uphill trek. The short walk to Black Rock Sands leads you to a stunning sandy bay - stop at the moorings for breakfast on the way - really nice. If you’re there on Sunday the 3 places to eat are closed by 4 so eat in nearby Port Madog. Port Merrion just a 6 minutes drive away - and once again the heavens opened on us yet we still had a great day in this quirky beautiful theme village. If you go book the day before for discount. 3 nights was not long enough to enjoy all the area has to offer- we love the llyn peninsula with it’s beautiful beaches and of course Snowdonia but we didn’t have time to visit all these places. We are hoping our grandchildren’s half terms coincide so we can make a longer visit next year- fantastic holiday home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely view and peaceful environment

Wonderful clean and well maintained with an amazing view cottage. Our family of 6 (4 adult and 2 children ages 7 &3) had a lovely time and were very comfortable! The linens were of nice quality as were the mattress' and pillows. The kitchen is amply stocked with more than plenty plates, glassware and coffee/tea cups. There were also Ikea kids plates, bowls and silverware. The location is lovely, we did get a bit lost finding the place but otherwise everything else was a snap and well organized. Would highly recommend to anyone without walking impairments as it is up a little hill and with no direct parking or drive way would be difficult for those not able to traverse such terrains. The water and heat were easy to operate and the worked well. The showers are a good size as is the bathtub for kids. Our girls enjoyed the bunk beds and the games & movies provided. Overall we would love to visit again and Jane was a lovely helpful host!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely property/Location

Had a great time with friends and children. Great property, tastefully decorated, most equipped kitchen we have ever had, in relation to crockery/utensils etc. Small things like salt/pepper etc. being provided just made things a little easier. Great views from property. We had good beach walks and walked into Portmadog, Tremadog and Portmeiron. Quite a few pubs allow dogs, our best meals were at Australia bar in Portmadog and Golden Fleece in Tremadog. Good breakfast at The Big Rock Cafe. Would definitely recommend this property and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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