Philippa
Just come home from a very last minute short break at Porkington Terrace. The house is lovely, beautifully renovated and still retaining its original features and charm with a lovey View of the castle, especially at night when it is lit up. It has everything you need and more and Meg the owner has gone over and above to provide as much information for your stay as possible. We didn’t really use the garden as we were only there for a few days but I’m sure it would be a wonderful viewpoint on a summers day. The parking space was very welcome as parking on the steep hills in Harlech is not easy. Would love to stay again, maybe for a longer break and would highly recommend.
Rhiannon
We’ve just returned from wonderful week at 1 Porkington Terrace. This house is so lovely. So much care and thought has gone into it and the rooms are not just well appointment but curated with lovely furnishings and details. We immediately relaxed and felt at ease after a long journey. There was plenty of room for the four of us. The house is a treat! We were grateful for the off-road parking, which was perfect size for our hatchback. Views of the sea and the castle are very special. The weather was kind to us, with only one very rainy day. We loved swimming at Harlech Beach. We are used to Summer swimming in the North Sea and the sea in Harlech was so warm in comparison! We walked down the first two times but took the car down thereafter – it is walkable, but on the long side, and the hills feel a lot steeper on tired legs that have been splashing in the sea for hours. We made a lot of use of the helpful drying room out back for all the beach gear. Meg, the owner, was so helpful and let me use my Welsh with her. I was buzzed to get a chance to chat in Welsh with people having been learning it in Bedfordshire. There are two excellent delis between the house and the castle, very close by, and a special ice-cream place we visited often. Dioch yn fawr Dioni a Meg.
Kate
Such a great house Airy , light, clean
Felt spacious and open.
Great views and cosy kitchen and sitting room.
Loved sitting outside in the terrace enjoying a cup of tea and the view.
Rachel Whitfield
What a fantastic week in the sunshine we have just had in Harlech.
I can find absolutely no fault with the cottage which is charming, well equipped and comfortable.
I would recommend AsIs for take away and dining in with friendly hosts, The Wildeness Cafe for G&Ts and Norbar for views and dining.
Everyone is so friendly and a huge thank you to our host Meg for making us welcome, being incredibly helpful and of course for the wine and Welsh cakes.
Hope to return one day soon.
Rebecca
We (my husband and I, our two sons and Labrador) had a lovely stay during the Easter break. Meg, the cottage owner, is a lovely, thoughtful, attentive host. Even though the weather was poor, we enjoyed our break away and the cottage was a welcome retreat! The cottage is in a good location for exploring the local area and beyond and we’d recommend staying here if considering visiting the area.
Michael Sackett
October 29, 2020
Booked a last minute 3 night break, late september, had a wonderful time, great location, fantastic long beach walks, weather was kind, very cosy cottage with all that we needed including log burner. Host was extremely helpful with local advice. Easy to access Barmouth, Porthmadog and Llyn Peninsula, really enjoyed our break, will be back.
Christine
September 29, 2020
True to description provided on Dioni website. Perfectly located In the village for views and access to good cafes, restaurants, bistros and of course the castle or for a short trip up/down the coast. Just set back though so nice and quiet. Harlech beach is stunning especially at sunset and the sea view in the mornings (lying in bed :)!) from 2 bedroom windows is priceless. Really enjoyed our stay and quality of the accommodation; also Meg’s kind and immediate assistance when weather turned cooler to turn up the heating. Would love to return and highly recommend – Christine.
JODIE MARSHALL
May 4, 2019
A beautifully restored, fully equipped, delightful house in a perfect location. Really comfortable beds, lovely inglenook fireplace, loads and loads of information about the local area, bird books, maps, even a book on if you want to go find Neolithic stones up on the Rhinogydd! Best place we’ve ever rented by a country mile. Thanks Meg.
Viv
October 29, 2018
The cottage was beautiful – very stylish and comfortable at the same time! It was so nice to come back to the cottage and cosy round the log burner in the lounge after a day out sightseeing. Amazing views over the castle and coast from the front bedrooms and terrace, well placed for visiting everywhere.
Diana and David Snow
July 15, 2018
This lovely house really is in the most beautiful setting with views of the castle straight ahead, Snowdon over to the right and the Lleyn Peninsula to the left. We were very lucky with the weather and the sunsets were spectacular.
There is everything in this house you could possibly want from kitchen equipment to a good selection of books and guide books about places to visit and walks in the area. There is also a parking permit you can use for various car parks locally. Meg, the owner, really has thought of everything.
Very comfortable beds upstairs and sofa and chairs in the lounge all very relaxing. The decor is lovely and quirky and tasteful. It was very useful being able to be in e mail touch with Meg.
There are several restaurants and tea shops within a few minutes walk and the beach below the town is fantastic.
The car parking space is a bit of a challenge but there is plenty of roadside parking.
Katie Early
July 14, 2018
We stayed here back in June when the weather was gorgeous! Had the most amazing time in Wales. It was a fun packed week on the beaches, on the zip wires and forest roller coasters, the kids and my parents loved it. Porkington Terrace was a beautiful cottage to come back to every night. A home from home, with lovely little touches and treasures for the kids in the rooms. Would highly recommend.
Angie Lapage
June 17, 2018
We have just returned home from a wonderful week at No 1 Porkington Terrace in Harlech! The cottage was beautiful and very well appointed so very comfortable. The views over the castle and the beach, sea and mountains was stunning so great to sit out on the terrace with a glass of wine and just enjoy it all!
Becca Flintham
May 25, 2018
I holidayed in this lovely seaside cottage full of character in mid-April 2018, and had a wonderful stay. Fantastic location: short walk to a lovely beach, great views of Harlech castle, superb hill walking in the Rhinogydd accessible on foot or within a short drive. The cottage itself is cosy and charming, beautifully decorated and furnished… A gem of a place, I heartily recommend it as a holiday base!
Richard
May 14, 2018
Sun, sea, sand, and … NO!… Mountains of course. Cosy on the inside; log fire, retro furniture, the worlds biggest inglenook in a cottage. Yet, step outside the front door and it is breathtaking drama with a fourteenth century castle, estuary and Snowdon on view.
A-May-Zing darling.
Teulu O'Brien
May 14, 2018
We spent a perfect three days here and were so pleased with the location and the facilities available. To be able to look at at one of Wales’ most famous castle within spitting distance, see the sea at the bottom of the hill and have all the shop you need within a short walk was great. Our days out were mostly in and around Harlech, but by car you can reach so many things within 45 mins.
The house was very comfortable too; better than home! We had everything we needed and would be very glad to come back again.
John Craythorne
May 13, 2018
Superb cottage with amazing views to Snowden, the sea, Harlech Castle and the Lleyn peninsular. The cottage is beautifully furnished and decorated and comprehensively equipped. Right in the heart of Harlech with everything you need within a few minutes’ walk.
Mandy Waldon
January 23, 2018
I have just spent a lovely weekend at the cottage with a group of girlie friends. The cottage was very comfortable and cosy (amazing fireplace and very comfy beds), the decoration and furnishings are beautifully done and I loved the interesting books (Hygge) and cuddly toys (puppet animal treehouse). The space was perfect for the 5 of us 🙂 The surrounding countryside (beach/mountains) we were very fortunate to explore and it was stunning even in January! Thank Meg for a very memorable weekend.
Claire and family
January 2, 2018
We stayed at Porkington Terrace for New Year and had a simply lovely time. The cottage has everything you could wish for if you want to cook and is beautifully decorated with lots of character. Harlech was good for us with a nice meal at As.Is and walks on the beach. We hope to stay again soon.
Tessa Hall
November 5, 2017
This is a lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful part of North Wales, it has been beautifully done out and is comfortable too.There are mountains behind the cottage, just a short drive away and a lovely unspoiled beach which takes 20 mins to walk to in front. I highly recommend this as a wonderful place to stay. I stayed in October/November and had some fantastic walks and also looked forward to lighting the woodburner in the evening and resting.
Kerry Corinaldi
October 16, 2017
A real adventure week; we would recommend Zip World! Beautiful cottage with everything you need, and more. Thank you, Kerry
Shirley
October 16, 2017
We have had a great week here in Harlech over the August bank holiday. Coming ‘home’ to the cottage each night was delightful. We have all loved staying here and discovering this part of North Wales and all the beautiful places. Thank you; we will be back!
Mary Murray
October 16, 2017
Meg, just a quick thank you for the use of your wonderfully restored house; it is a credit to you. We had a fabulous holiday here in Harlech and hope to return. We leave here with many happy memories from our first family holiday.
The O'Donoghue Clan
October 16, 2017
We have had the best week in your beautiful cottage; one of the best highlights of the week. It has been an oasis of calm and relaxation. This is our first time to North Wales, but it won’t be our last!
Stephen Rice & Family
October 16, 2017
We had a lovely stay in this cleverly decorated cottage – love the Hygge style! The views of the sunsets have been fantastic. The boys have had great fun down on the beach – in the wind, rain and sunshine. A fun week of great trips on steam railways, to the Centre for Alternative Technology, local waterfalls, walks and of course the very impressive Harlech Castle. Thanks so much Meg for sharing your cottage with us!
The Ayers
October 16, 2017
We stayed for a week in August and achieved our aim of walking up Snowdon. We enjoyed the lovely views from this cottage and Harlech Castle was very interesting. We have been very comfortable here, thank you Meg.
The Millward Family, August 2017
October 16, 2017
We’ve had an enjoyable week in this beautiful cottage. The mixed weather didn’t stop us getting out and about. The Llanfair Slate Caverns and Cemlyn’s Teashop in Harlech are well worth a visit. I’m sure others will enjoy their visit here!
Gareth Jones & Family
August 4, 2017
We have had a wonderful two weeks at No.1 Porkington Terrace, and were very sad to leave! It is a fantastic house, and has been a home from home. We have very much enjoyed being based in Harlech – a friendly place and a super base from which to explore further, either north or south. We have made sure we got out and about and explored the area. The views and sunsets from the house were spectacular! Thank you very much Meg
Claire
July 8, 2017
Just back from an amazingly relaxing week in this beautiful cottage right in the centre of Harlech. We really enjoyed Harlech beach and other nearby beaches – the weather was stunning! The castle and the little places to eat in Harlech are also great. The cottage has been so lovingly decorated and furnished – it felt like a real treat to say there.It is very well stocked with lots of really useful visitor information, maps ,guides and books on the area. There was also lots to keep our little boy (aged 5) entertained in the local area. He was delighted to find the cottage came with it’s own boogie boards and little fishing net. Lovely little touches. He happily played in the cottage garden and on the terrace while we sat and enjoyed the stunning views in the evening. A real gem of a cottage in a beautiful location.
Kelly family, June 2017
July 7, 2017
We’ve had a ball at No.1 Porkington Terrace. Loved the beauty of the cottage and its quirkiness. Kids loved being able to explore and we could enjoy a cup of tea or wine out front whilst knowing they were safe. Thanks Meg
Rachel & Max Velarde, May 2017
July 5, 2017
We had a wonderful few days at Porkington Terrace! This is such a beautiful cottage and we felt so at home here; there is everything you could need and more, and the attention to detail is amazing! We really enjoyed Harlech and would love to come back with our family. Thank you Meg for making our holiday so wonderful!
Helen
May 15, 2017
What a fantastic cottage! Beautifully decorated to such a high standard and so comfortable. The view from the master bedroom is unbelievable and loved sitting on the terrace in the evening with a glass of wine looking at the breathtaking view of the sea, and landcape. Harlech is lovely and with some great little restaurants, the castle and the most beautiful beach.
Fab holiday, Thanks Meg!
Chris Davies
March 15, 2017
We recently stayed at 1 Porkington Terrace in Harlech. The house is delightful, cosy, comfortable and well equipped. We had some wonderful walks along the beautiful beach and enjoyed pottering around Harlech and samoling the delights of the Towns culinary offerings. A great place to stay and relax. Everything you need on your doorstep, yet so close to sea and mountains.
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