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Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Black Rock Sands
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Porthmadog, WLS
  • Place, Black Rock Sands
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Harlech Castle
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan

Ffermdy Bach (little farmhouse) is a self contained one bedroom cottage adjoining ourtraditional farmhouse. With its own entrance and large private garden it is the perfect getaway for a couple. Situated between the villages of Borth y Gest and Morfa Bychan, the beach path is only a few minutes walk away leading down to the sandy beaches of Borth y Gest. Black Rock Sands is a 15 minute walk away, you can even walk all the way to Criccieth along the mile long sandy beach. There is a pub, the Black Rock Beach Club in nearby Morfa Bychan (20 minutes walk) or a 15 minute walk takes you into Borth y Gest with its bistro and cafe.
A fantastic base for exploring Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula, other nearby attractions include Porthmadog (1.5miles) with its famous Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, Portmeirion (4 miles) and the towns and castles of Criccieth and Harlech just a short drive away.
The cottage has one comfortable bedroom with some antique furniture and cotton bed linen on the new king size bed. All pillows and duvet are feather filled. There is room for a cot (not provided) if you have a young baby.

The upstairs shower room(no bath) has a heated towel rail and towels are provided, but please bring your own beach towels. Soap and shower gel provided.

We have recently fitted a new fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher. All kitchen utensils are provided as are basic supplies of tea, coffee, cooking oil, salt and pepper,washing up liquid, tea towels etc

The sitting room is cosy with a log burner with free supply of logs. There are books, maps and information as well as a few board games.

There is a dining area with table and chairs and the smart TV has Netflix and iplayer.

There is a seating area in the large private garden and a fire pit where you can burn logs at no extra charge from our log store. You will see rabbits and squirels in the garden and there are many interesting birds including owls and buzzards.

In June, July and August we only accept bookings for 7 nights with arrival on a Friday.

We have an EV charging point for electric vehicles, please contact us for rates

Sorry no dogs allowed





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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
May bring own travel cot, no extra bed
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please wash up or load the dishwasher
Please leave door key on counter top
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8166507
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Porthmadog

Located in Porthmadog, this cottage is in a rural area and near 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. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway and Glaslyn Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Porthmadog, WLS

What's nearby

  • Black Rock Sands - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 17 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Eryri National Park - 25 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Harlech Castle - 45 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 54 min drive - 41.9 km

Getting around

  • Porthmadog Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Port - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spooner's Grill, Café & Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan on 2 Nov 2026 start from £258, 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.

What time is check-in at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Close To The Coastal Path and Beaches Of Borth Y Gest & Morfa Bychan located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Rock Sands, Y Ganolfan Arts Centre and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Glaslyn Leisure Centre and Welsh Highland Heritage Railway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Branwen Bell

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The cottage, Ffermdy Bach, is a self-contained part of our house, which is a traditional Welsh farmhouse.

We moved here in 1996 and now our daughters have left home we decided to make the most of our extra space!

The cottage has its own entrance and garden so you have your privacy and can come and go as you please.

Languages:

English

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