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Beautiful Four Bedroom Home Above Portmeirion | Hafod-Cae-Maen

Porthmadog

Step back in time and enjoy the luxury of this impressive and beautiful four bedroom home above Portmeirion, which exudes class and style. A stunning Edwardian villa steeped in history, the property commands a fabulous setting for a holiday and provides easy access to some of the wonderful attractions and scenery of North West Wales. Surrounded by an acre of fully enclosed garden with views across the Dwyryd Estuary, this peaceful haven sleeps eight across four bedrooms. Secluded, historic and beautiful, there is access to woodland walks and a host of attractions within walking distance.

Accessed via a private driveway, Hafod Cae Maen is enveloped by woodland and hidden from the outside world. Enter the property through a porch which leads into the hallway providing access to the three reception rooms on the ground floor. First up, the heart and soul of the house is a wonderful open-plan kitchen, dining and snug space. A place to eat, drink, catch up and make memories. The beautiful kitchen to the rear features units with wooden doors and worktops created from local Welsh slate. A gas range cooker and oven features a splashback depicting a historic photo of nearby Portmeirion village, a nod to the local heritage. The adjacent dining room is finished in the same style as the kitchen, with the addition of a large inglenook fireplace and slate hearth. A large farmhouse dining table sits centrally within the space. French doors allow in plenty of natural light to the space, and to the far corner, a cute and cosy snug area is the perfect spot to hide away with a good book for a little while. A door from the kitchen leads to a small utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

Back through into the hallway, doors lead to two fabulous lounge areas. The smaller of the two rooms is spacious and bright. With windows to two aspects and a door leading outside, this bright space features two fabric sofas set out in an L shape around a coffee table. A TV unit sits in the corner next to a fireplace with an inviting log burner creating a warm and cosy feel on those darker evenings. The larger of the two lounges, The Library, seats eight and is a wonderfully entertaining and relaxing space that truly reflects the heritage of this stunning building. Clough Williams Ellis (the architect who created Portmeirion) installed the original oak panelling when Hafod Cae Maen became part of the Portmeirion estate in 1948. With one panelled wall packed full of historic books, the opposite wall features a stunning fireplace with a roaring log fire. Cosy armchairs and a sofa are a great place to relax with one of the books from the library shelves. For any guests with musical talents, a piano located in the corner offers the opportunity for a singalong. Tucked away into the corner of the room is a study, perfect for catching up on urgent work while away.

Stairs from the hallway lead up to the first floor of this beautiful four bedroom home above Portmeirion providing access to two double rooms and two twin rooms, alongside two bathrooms which provide a great and versatile layout for varying group types. The master bedroom to the front of the property is incredible. The spacious room includes a beautiful and ornate metal framed four posted bed. French doors to this end of the room open out onto a covered balcony overlooking the gardens and beyond to the Dwyryd Estuary with a stunning mountain backdrop. With a cast iron table and chairs on the balcony, its the perfect spot for your morning coffee before starting the day, soaking up the views and breathing in the fresh air. Surrounded by birdsong and perhaps the distant sounds of a steam train passing by, its an idyllic spot to enjoy. The master bedroom also includes a double sofa located between a window seat and an impressive fireplace, along with an antique wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The second double room also retains the classic feel of the property, with another ornate bedframe taking centre stage alongside two antique bedside tables and lamps. With a rattan desk and chair and a large dark wood wardrobe. The two twin rooms to the rear of Hafod Cae Maen are both similar in size and style, and echo the colour schemes of both double rooms. The beds in these rooms can be configured as either two single divan beds or a superking.

Completing the first floor layout of Hafod Cae Maen, a bathroom and shower room are located to opposite sides of the landing. To one side, the shower room includes Victorian style units along with a large shower cubicle with rain forest shower head. The bathroom, similarly decorated, features a bathtub with hand held shower rather than a walk in cubicle and both rooms include a WC.

Facilities

Cottage Type

Dog Friendly

Near Beach

Near Pub

Real Fire

Essentials

Welcome Pack

Bag of Logs

Linen

Towels

Cot (cot-linen not provided)

WiFi

High Chair

Central Heating

Smoke detector

Carbon monoxide detector

First Aid kit

Fire extinguisher or blanket

Inside

2 Pets

Hob

Cooker

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer (not icebox)

Dishwasher

Dishwasher Tablets

Kettle

Toaster

Cooking Basics

Oven Gloves

Tea Towels

Wine Glasses

Champagne Flutes

Dining Table

Washing Machine

Tumble Dryer

Clothes Drying Rack

Shampoo

Body soap/Shower gel

Hair Dryer

Piano

Stair Gates

Baby Safety Gates

Fireplace Guards

Outside

Enclosed garden

BBQ

Private Garden

Additional Information

Wine fridge. Snug next to the kitchen so little ones can watch the TV while adults cook.

A large outdoor table and chairs and also a smaller one on a sunset deck. We have three deckchairs.
Our BBQ is a circular Weber one, guests need to provide their own charcoal.

Playhouse
Beach towels provided.
Baby bath provided.

Floor Plans

Location

Steeped in history, the location of this beautiful four bedroom home above Portmeirion has strong links with the estate itself. Built for a renowned botanist - Caton Haigh, whose mother lived at Aber Ia (now known as the Portmeirion Hotel). The grounds of Hafod Cae Maen as well as the Gwyllt area of the Portmeirion gardens feature many specimens that were collected by Caton on his trips around the world. Spending time in the gardens of Hafod Cae Maen provides the opportunity to explore beautifully lawned and wooded areas, which feature stunning planting, as well as hidden seating areas. There's also the opportunity to marvel at the architecture of the property from the outside. The impressive exterior of this two storey property is finished in French Grey with a steep slate roof featuring three gables, one of which covers the master bedroom balcony. A veranda on the ground floor runs two lengths of the house, providing additional undercover seating areas with views out onto the garden and beyond. Stepping out onto the lawns, pathways lead to lower levels of the garden with a wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants, all surrounded by tall trees to create privacy.

It's only a short ten minute stroll through the woodland to reach the Italianate village of Portmeirion, which is a must visit attraction in the area. The village, mainly constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, is home to picturesque and colourful Italian style buildings, colonnades and squares and was the filming location for The Prisoner TV series in the 1960s. Surrounded by stunning gardens and landscaping, meander through the Gwyllt or stop in one of the village cafes. Take a wander along the promenade and venture through the woodland beyond, to find yourself on a sandy, secluded beach. For a special evening dining option, a fifteen minute walk through the fields from Hafod Cae Mean leads to the Castell Deudraeth, where you can enjoy some fabulous dishes at the restaurant.

Wanting to explore further afield without the car? A fifteen minute walk north leads to Boston Lodge Halt - a request stopping point for the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. There are several routes inland from Porthmadog, which take in some dramatic North Wales scenery and landscapes, all whilst aboard beautiful heritage steam train carriages. If out walking, the Wales Coast Path also runs across the boundary of Hafod Cae Maen. The first coastal path to span the entire coast of a country, head in either direction to find yourself surrounded by nature along with more of those stunning landscape views. The town of Porthmadog is a very short drive away. A pretty harbour town with independent shops, restaurants and cafes, it's a great place to head for a relaxed meal or to stop off for supplies at the Tesco supermarket. Beer lovers should call into Purple Moose Brewery for some local brews and families who enjoy puzzles will have a great time at PanIQ Rooms.

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Guest Reviews

Matt Blackden

A wonderful week at Hafod Cae Maen!! Our two families settled in very happily and enjoyed the spectacular views, comfy beds and of course all the gorgeous sights in this part of the world. Paul and Claire were incredibly kind, attentive, and quickly addressed any queries we had. We loved our time here!!