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Rated 5 stars by Visit Wales, Bryn Gwyn is an immaculate character cottage which has been recently renovated and equipped to an excellent standard.
Bryn Gwyn and its neighbour Tegfryn (see advert 214302) were constructed around 1900 in the beautiful and unspoilt coastal village of Borth y Gest, North Wales.
Outside, the balcony and front garden provide a glorious coastal vista across Tremadog Bay to the Snowdonia mountains beyond. All the rooms to the front of the house also benefit from these unobstructed views.
Bryn Gwyn sleeps a maximum of 8 people (plus one cot) in 4 bedrooms.
There is spacious living accommodation downstairs with a kitchen/ diner, a front lounge with wood burner, a rear sitting room/ snug with games console etc and a downstairs WC.
There are 4 bedrooms u...Rated 5 stars by Visit Wales, Bryn Gwyn is an immaculate character cottage which has been recently renovated and equipped to an excellent standard.
Bryn Gwyn and its neighbour Tegfryn (see advert 214302) were constructed around 1900 in the beautiful and unspoilt coastal village of Borth y Gest, North Wales.
Outside, the balcony and front garden provide a glorious coastal vista across Tremadog Bay to the Snowdonia mountains beyond. All the rooms to the front of the house also benefit from these unobstructed views.
Bryn Gwyn sleeps a maximum of 8 people (plus one cot) in 4 bedrooms.
There is spacious living accommodation downstairs with a kitchen/ diner, a front lounge with wood burner, a rear sitting room/ snug with games console etc and a downstairs WC.
There are 4 bedrooms upstairs; two king (one with en-suite), one twin and one bunk. There is also a family bathroom located upstairs.
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 door. A picnic bench ('King Arthur table') with seating for 8 people is 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.
Heating (gas central heating), electricity, gas, linen, towels, wi-fi access and a welcome tray are all included in the tariff.
Please note that Bryn Gwyn cannot to be used for parties. Borth y Gest is a quiet, family-orientated holiday village. Bryn Gwyn is a semi-detached property in a village setting with 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.
Bryn Gwyn may not be suitable for those guests with restricted mobility due to the steps and steep path up to the front door. ACCESS to Bryn Gwyn 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 boundaries. Access to the front door is then via a steeply sloping path which also comprises a number of steps. There are approximately 20 steps to ascend to the cottages. 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.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
Up to 2 well behaved dogs allowed. Dogs are not allowed upstairs (stairgate provided) or on furniture.
Bryn Gwyn cannot to be used for parties. Borth y Gest is a quiet, family-orientated holiday village. Bryn Gwyn is a semi-detached property in a village setting with 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.
We cannot accept groups of young people (under 25's).
A great stay at a wonderful place in a beautiful location.
Bryn Gwyn was a wonderful place to stay. Situated overlooking the sea and hills, adjacent to Porthmadog and accessible to many of the fine places you may want to see or visit in Wales.
Booking was easy and throughout the lead up as well as during our stay, Jane ws always helpful, quick to respond and a delight to deal with.
The house accommodates eight, however there were six in our party and everyone was very happy, with quite frankly everything!
Comfortable beds, spacious living areas, a big kitchen, as well as plenty of equipment for our stay.
Outside a lovely seating area to savour the fantastic views. There is plenty to keep you occupied locally with a short stroll to the beach or in to Porthmadog with its plentiful supply of shops, restaurants and bars.
Our main aim over the weekend was to walk in the hills and again the house was well situated to reach any of the decent walks including access to Snowden.
Visited May 2022
Written 18 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
DBKITTY
Guildford, United Kingdom5 contributions
Highly recommend
We had a delightful family holiday. Accommodation was excellent for the 6 adults staying here. Location was perfect for coastal walks and cycling. Very pretty and scenic.
Porthmadog a pleasureable 10 minutes walk away. The weather was kind to us. Snowdon a must as well as Coed y Brenin Country Park.
At the end of an active day it was lovely to come back to the comfort of Bryn Gwen in Borth y Gest.
Visited September 2020
Written 25 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
KBailey
Birchington, United Kingdom8 contributions
A little slice of perfection...we'll be back.
My husband and I have just returned from staying 4 nights at Bryn Gwyn and we have nothing but good to say about this house. Whilst there was only 2 of us for an 8 birth property, it still managed to feel homely, so much so that we opted not to go out for evening meals but stay home with takeaway or home cooked meals, I'm not usually a fan of cooking much on holiday but we wanted to spend time in this lovely house.
The house itself is so well equipped, the kitchen has everything you need and more, really a home from home. It may seem like a lot of extra rules due to coronavirus but the efforts being made here to keep the guests safe is impressive and certainly not oppressive, we appreciated the attention to detail.
The view which everyone mentions is an absolute delight to wake up to every morning, you never tire of it and we have certainly missed it. Of course everything always looks so much nicer when the weather is good and we were lucky to have decent weather for our stay.
Location to Portmeirion and other sights was very convenient and the proximity to a well equipped high street was appreciated, the Tesco superstore a few mins drive away made it all very easy to shop for provisions.
I could go on but I'll stop now but enough to say we would definitely recommend this house (maybe not if you have anyone with mobility issues and access up is a bit steep) and we ourselves will be back one day.
Visited September 2020
Written 14 September 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Pioneer12375022877
1 contribution
fantastic views and a great house
We walked into the living room, clapped our hands and said `wow what a view, what a fabulous place`. The property has everything you need, and nothing you don't. Even though it was March - we felt sheltered enough to sit on the balcony with our morning coffee and watch the tide ebb and flow, and the oyster catchers picking through the sand.
There are some beautiful beaches and lovely walks.
We visited just before everything shut down due to the coronavirus, and feel very lucky to have managed to get away to such a beautiful place, that I can keep dreaming off.
Visited March 2020
Written 21 April 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
andystandish
2 contributions
Great property and location
Spent a great week here, walking distance to a number of fabulous beaches - steep steps up to the house but worth it for the terrific views of the coastline. - would definitely recommend for a family/walking holiday !!
Visited November 2018
Written 14 November 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Allan S
1 contribution
Great location with fantastic views
We have always liked Borth y Gest and this was our first stay in this beautiful area.
We chose this house because of it's location, overlooking the bay.
Bryn Gwyn is a beautiful house with all good-sized rooms, with comfortable bedrooms and lounge and well-equipped kitchen with adjoining large dining room.
The house is fitted out to a high standard and everything is spotlessly clean.
The views of the bay from the lounge and front bedrooms are exceptional, changing with the tides.
Our family group of 5 had great time here. We walked the coastal paths, toured around the area took in a scenic train ride.
Visited March 2018
Written 24 March 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
lilypears108
Leicester, United Kingdom10 contributions
Trip to North Wales
Great activities in the area which are easily accessible. We had 2 teenage girls with us and they enjoyed all we did with them
Visited August 2017
Written 13 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sebastian D
Chester, United Kingdom1 contribution
Probably the best view in North Wales
Visited Borth y Gest for a long weekend and we were delighted from start to finish at the Bryn Gwyn guest house.
We were welcomed by the owner who couldn't have done more to make our stay enjoyable. As we were shown round the huge 4 bedroom house on arrival the first thing which struck us were the stunning views across Tremadog Bay literally from every room!
The house is ideally located, perched in the hills yet only a stones throw from the sea front and had everything we could need: a BBQ and huge outdoor table and chairs - perfect for an evening beer whilst watching the sun set. A wood burner and luxurious leather sofas in the large lounge with an equally large bay window - the ideal spot to watch the hues of the Snowdonia mountains change throughout the day. A high spec kitchen / diner - perfect for cooking for a large group after a memorable afternoon hiking the mountains. Generously sized bedrooms with more huge windows that let the light and views stream in and very comfortable beds (we all slept very, very well) plus it has decent Wi-Fi too. It really did feel like a home away from home.
Location-wise you can't get much better as there's so much to do in the area that the long weekend felt like a week. It's ideally placed just a mile from Porthmadog so every evening we would take the scenic walk along the hills, past the marina where there are pubs and restaurants galore to explore. Whilst during the day North Wales is your oyster - there are Snowdonia hikes a plenty, a stunning sandy beach is just a short walk away and Portmeirion is next door, it's the perfect base to explore whether you're with a large group or a family - just make sure you take some time to sit back and enjoy those stunning vistas.
Thank you so much Jane, we will be back soon!!
Visited September 2016
Written 20 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
paulnield
Chester, United Kingdom1 contribution
Tranquil and smart with sea views
It’s my second visit to the house, both of which I have really enjoyed. The area is amazing, very tranquil, lush and smart looking. The bay always seems to be filled with Oyster Catchers ‘peeping’ away, the place reminds me of child hood trips to the sea side, simple pleasures and lots of fresh area. It really helps that there is no through traffic which keeps things really quite.
The house is fantastic with lots of room and space for groups to gather or just sit and look out of the big windows. The house works really with both big groups or a small family, the rooms are cosy and large but not so large that you feel lost. The first floor bedrooms are great, especially in the morning if it’s sunny, the big windows have big bay views, so very sunny….. It is definitely been one of my favourite places to stay in North Wales as it’s so quiet even with the kids. The house is off the road and up a short hill, which adds to the charm. The local walks are incredibly varied, from short beach strolls, woodland and coastal paths. I can switch off there in minutes. I think I need to book another trip. Pubs in Porthmadog are good too, especially the beer at The Ship, 15 minute walk away.
Visited October 2016
Written 20 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
darrenbinns2017
Chester, United Kingdom1 contribution
Simply a fantastic location.
Had a great long weekend with good friends in this amazing house - cannot wait to go back again. House has everything you need to ensure that guests feel 100% at home.
Visited October 2016
Written 19 January 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn are ideally situated in the picturesque coastal Victorian village of Borth-y-GestBorth-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 a shop, tea room, petrol station and bistro restaurant all of which overlook the harbour. 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.<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. <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 Tegfryn 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 and Tegfryn. The links golf course offers an intriguing mixture of heathlands and linksland for the discerning golfer.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Manchester and Liverpool airports are about 2hours drive (approx 100 miles). The nearest mainline station is Porthmadog (1 mile from Bryn Gwyn and Tegfryn). Local bus services run between Porthmadog, Borth-y-Gest and surrounding towns and villages. Borth-y-Gest is approximately 15 minutes walk from Porthmadog.
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