Lee Smith
We had a lovely week at the farm.
This is our second visit, the first being 23 years ago!
I have noticed how Porthmadog has altered from 2001!
I found the farm with ease, even with it being 23 year ago, it felt like only yesterday.
I was disappointed to be told on the Saturday before we left on the Sunday that the owners had made the decision to turn the rayburn off in the kitchen, due to economical costs and environmental cost, but was told we could use the central heating boiler, responsibly. There were plenty of logs in barn for open fire, enough sticks for a couple of nights, but I couldn’t find anything to light the fire with. In one kitchen wall unit, hidden behind salt and oil was a box of matches, with 3 in it, lol. So, firelighters, extra sticks and a lighter was added to shopping list.
When we arrived, the kitchen wasn’t as warm welcoming as I had known it, but ah well.
I must admit that dining at the kitchen table wasn’t fun, too cold, but given time we could get used to it?
The downstairs shower room looked impressive, but unusable as the utility and shower room lacked heating, but I bet in the spring/summer months it would be devine to shower there.
The rooms were comfy, equipped with the basics one needs and nothing more. The bedrooms were very relaxing, comfy. The upstairs bathroom had a makeover from our first visit, yet the old bathroom is still shown in the photos.
The farm is so remote, it really took me back to my childhood days when the family had to plan for anything, eg the food, because if you came home without it, you went without till next time.
The views are stunning!
The only sounds, virtually, are sheep, with the odd occasional vehicle sound drifting up from porthmadog, faint sound but enough to let you know your still in reach of civilisation.
The farmhouse feels designed to be a home, no info on tourism brochures anywhere, which was nice.
If I’m going to be brutally honest, the farm house felt dated and run down in places, with maintenance required( this is the builder in me).The perishing soffit and fascia on the porch, the weeds growing in the guttering, bent keys or broken, the amount of loose feeling kitchen floor tiles and the rickety carver chair which we darent not sit in incase we turned it into firewood, lol. But those are bits I’ve knitpicked on and only form my view and opinion and gave it that more of a homely feel.
To sum our week hols up here, it was enjoyable, from the drive across the fields, to the views you get, the whole experience was a delight.
Will we come here again? For us, its a no, well I would like to visit it when covered in snow. We made it a policy not to return to the same property twice, there are loads out there, beit only a few mile away. We visited here on a personal family quest and it worked well.
The area is steeped in history, plenty of places to visit, beit local or an hour drive away.
Snowdon is a must! The train ride up and down are well worth it.
Wendy
What a beautiful property! When we arrived there was a wonderful gift package, the house was nice and warm and inviting and everything was in place for a fabulous 3 weeks. It was on the cooler side for the time of year, but that did not stop us from enjoying everything the area had to offer. We took walks from the house every day and became quite familiar with the area. The beds are comfy, the kitchen was so big that the 4 of us could really stretch our legs. It was such a delight to wake up every morning and open the curtains and enjoy the 600 sheep that were all around us. Thank you Non and Lolo for welcoming us into your home. I hope we will return some day.
Keith ellis
The cottage was lovely with amazing views, clean and cosy Welcome pack was very appreciated. Lots of room and a very child/ dog friendly garden. the only thing we felt was needed was more glasses, plenty of wine glasses only 4 tumblers. A drying rack for dishes would also be handy. Overall a wonderful cottage ,we would highly recommend it.
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