Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn (Sleeps 16), Borth y Gest

Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn are a pair of immaculate character semi-detached cottages (located next door to one another) which when combined, provide 8 bedrooms to comfortably sleep 16. Visit Wales have awarded the cottages a quality grading of 5 stars. The houses benefit from a glorious coastal vista across Tremadog Bay to the Snowdonia mountains beyond. They are located in the beautiful coastal village of Borth y Gest, North Wales. No parties or events are allowed. Rated 5 star by Visit Wales,the cottages are beautifully presented to retain a truly cosy and charming atmosphere. Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn were constructed around 1900 in the beautiful coastal village of Borth y Gest, North Wales. Outside, the balconies and front gardens provide a glorious coastal vista across Tremadog Bay to the Snowdonia mountains beyond. All the rooms to the front of the houses also benefit from these unobstructed views. Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn sleep a maximum of 16 people (plus two cots) in 8 bedrooms (4 bedrooms in Bryn Gwyn and 4 bedrooms in Tegfryn). Heating (gas central heating), electricity, gas, linen, towels, wi-fi access and welcome trays are all included in the tariff. As Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn are a pair of semi-detached houses - they are the identical in size and layout (although the mirror image of each other). Combined the cottages comprise; Ground Floors; 2 x Large, fully equipped kitchen/ Diner; Electric eye-level oven, 5 ring gas hob, 70:30 fridge:freezer, additional undercounter fridge, dishwasher. Sea View from large dining table. High chair available. 2 x Front Lounge; Woodburner and seaviews. Flat screen TV, DVD. 2 x Rear sitting room; Flat screen TV, DVD and wii games console. 2 x Downstairs WC with large ceiling airer Second Floor; 2 x King bedrooms with en suite shower room and sea views 2 x Double bedrooms with sea views 2 x Twin bedrooms 2 x Bunk bedrooms 2 x Family bathrooms Outdoors; Access to the balcony is off the landing. Bistro chairs are provided on the balcony. Access to the front garden is via the kitchen French windows or front doors. Two picnic benches ('King Arthur table') with seating for 16 people are located in the front garden to enjoy the magnificent views. A back courtyard area is also available to hang washing, store bikes and wash muddy boots etc. The cottages may not be suitable for guests with restricted mobility. Access to Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn is via an unadopted level track, which leads from the main road (Borth Road). The track is approximately 20 metres in length which leads to the base of the property boundary. Access to the front doors is then via a steeply sloping path which also comprises a number of steps. There are approximately 20 steps to ascend to Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn (the views are more than worth the short climb!!). Vehicular access is allowed along the unadopted track for dropping off and pick-up only - parking is not permitted. Cars must return to the main road, Borth Road, which is approximately 20 metres from the property boundary. Unrestricted parking is available on Borth Road. Jane’s home is located in Borth-y-Gest, Wales, United Kingdom. Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn are ideally situated in the picturesque coastal Victorian village of Borth y Gest. Borth-y-Gest is located to the east of the popular Llyn Peninsular and adjacent west of the Snowdonia National Park. This pretty unspoilt village has retained its Victorian charm with colourful terraced houses fronting onto a horseshoe-shaped promenade that skirts the perimeter of this sheltered bay where small boats are moored. Amenities in the village include two tea rooms, and a wonderful bistro restaurant all of which overlook the harbour. The views from Borth-y-Gest are spectacular with a panorama sweeping across Tremadog Bay to the Rhinog Mountains to the south, and the Moelwyn Mountains to the east. The views also include the wooded peninsula of the Italian style village of Portmeirion, designed by the famous Welsh architect, Sir Clough William-Ellis in 1925. A short 15 minute walk along the coastal path to the east takes you to the popular tourist town of Porthmadog where there is a extensive range of cafes, shops and pubs. Several beautiful beaches are within easy walking distance along the well maintained coastal path leading directly from the village centre. The sea is safe to swim on a low to incoming tide. The sands at Borth-y-Gest are of particular interest to birdwatchers as they are home to a wide variety of species of birds including oystercatchers, redshanks and curlew, as well as winter visitors such as goldeneye, great crested grebe and wigeon. Summer brings flocks of sandwich terns. Meanwhile the village is largely surrounded by woodland, much of it deciduous and dominated by ancient Welsh oaks. Directly to the rear of Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn is Parc y Borth nature reserve. Parc y Borth woods is a local nature reserve long popular with walkers and ornithologists, and among the birdlife you might be lucky to spot green woodpeckers, tawny owls and pied flycatchers. An extensive network of paths will lead you from a public footpath running alongside Bryn Gwyn through the woods to the top of a crag with extensive views of the Glaslyn and Dwyryd estuaries. The road leading into Borth-y-Gest is a no-through road so that the roads are very quiet, being occupied by local traffic only. A 15 minute walk to the east will take you into the popular harbour town of Porthmadog where there is a large selection of shops and restaurants. A harbour town with an impressive marina is situated on the Glaslyn Estuary. Porthmadog is rich in maritime history and in times gone by, it was a vital, busy shipping port for the international slate trade, brought down from Blaenau Ffestiniog. Both the Welsh Highland Railway and Ffestiniog Railway can be boarded at Porthmadog. The stunning location of the Porthmadog golf club is only one mile from Bryn Gwyn. The links golf course offers an intriguing mixture of heathlands and linksland for the discerning golfer. Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn provides the ideal holiday destination from which to explore the fantastic beaches, beautiful mountains, picturesque villages, and the host of activities Northwest Wales has to offer. An excellent range of attractions awaits visitors to Bryn Gwyn, with wildlife centres, outdoor activities, train trips, historic sites, museums, fine gardens, golf and more to choose from. Several beautiful beaches are within easy walking distance along the well maintained coastal path leading directly from the village centre. Further afield Black Rock Sands is located approximately two miles west. In addition Harlech, Abersoch and Criccieth beaches are only a short drive away. Further afield are the attractive towns of Criccieth, Beddgelert, Harlech, Pwllheli, Nefyn and Abersoch. The Snowdonia National Park begins a mere 2 miles from Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn is a magnificent playground for those who love walking, mountain climbing or just scenery watching. The Park covers 823 square miles of diverse landscapes. As well as being the largest National Park in Wales, Snowdonia boasts the highest mountain in Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales, as well as a wealth of picturesque villages like Beddgelert (8miles). Snowdonia is renowned for being a very special place for walkers with mountain peaks, lakes, forests, rivers and coastal areas. The National Park is working on developing a network of walks and more will be added every year. In addition Snowdonia National Park has a vast amount of cycling and mountain biking trails suitable for all abilities. The Park also hosts other outdoor activities such as white water rafting and climbing. Portmeirion is a popular tourist village located just outside of Porthmadog, approximately 3 miles from Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn. It is Wales’ 3rd largest visitor attraction attracting 250, 000 visitors in 2009. Portmeirion was designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis between 1925 and 1975 in the style of an Italian village, which is now is now acknowledged as a unique architectural work of art. The village is now owned by a charitable trust. The village stands on a rugged cliff top on its own private peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay. It is surrounded by 145 acres of sub-tropical woodlands and miles of sandy beaches. The village has always been run as a hotel, which uses the majority of the buildings as hotel rooms, together with shops, a cafe, tea-room, and restaurant. Portmeirion has served as the location for numerous films and television shows, most famously serving as The Village in the 1960s television show The Prisoner. The show became a cult classic, and fans continue to visit Portmeirion, which hosts annual Prisoner fan conventions. There is a railway station in Porthmadog (15 minute walk or 3 minute taxi journey from Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn). Bryn Gwyn & Tegfryn cannot to be used for parties. Bryn Gwyn & Tegfryn have neighbours on either side. All our guests must be considerate to our neighbours in terms of their privacy and enjoyment of the peaceful nature of the locality. As such, in no circumstances can Bryn Gwyn & Tegfryn be used to host loud music, discos, karaoke, etc. I must stress that Borth y Gest is a quiet, family-orientated holiday village and we must be considerate to our neighbours at all times. The front doors of Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn are accessed by a steep path comprising about 20 steps. (The view is worth the climb!!)