Cottage On The Green, Porthmadog

Snowdonia. Sleeps up to 5

Breathtaking views of SnowdoniaBreathtaking views of Snowdonia from Borth y Gest village which encircles a quiet harbour - good quayside café for snacks and excellent lunches and dinners at Moorings Restaurant. Pretty intimate little coves, all with views across the Glaslyn Estuary to Harlech Castle are just 400 yards beyond the harbour and peaceful wooded walks surround the village of Borth y GestLleyn Peninsula BeachesThe Lleyn Peninsula has lots of lovely beaches to choose from; Borth y Gest, Criccieth has two, Dinas Dinlle, Llanaber, Abermawr, Black Rock Sands, Morfa Dyffryn, Dyffryn Ardudwy and more. Porthmadog and the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway near Borth y Gest holiday homePorthmadog, once a great seaport, is now a bustling small town with a variety of small locally owned shops, banks, post office, internet cafe and fuel station and is a paradise for steam train buffs with 2 narrow gauge railways - the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway (which has a spectacular walkway running alongside on the ' Cob' embankment) and the Welsh Highland Railway. Glaslyn Estuary and RSPB Osprey Bird Observation Facilities. The Glaslyn Estuary to the north of Porthmadog is a bird watchers paradise and home to many species of birds including the first breeding pair of ospreys. Watch their activities and development via a webcam in their nest relayed to a screen in the visitors centre. Shearwater Charters and Enlli Sea Safaris, PwllheliShearwater Luxury Charters and Enlli Sea Safaris leave from Pwllheli Marina to cruise along the rich and beautiful waters of the Lleyn Peninsula. Look out for seabirds, dolphins and seals. Remember your camera and binoculars. Sherpa Bus Service and St Bodvan Church, LlanaberLeave your car behind and take the Sherpa bus. Enjoy scenic journeys into Snowdonia's National Park. Buy your ticket on the bus and hop on and off as much as you like all day. St Bodvan Church at Llanaber built in the 13th C of mixed Norman and Enblish styles has an exquisite ceiling, and an ancient font and chestMoorings Bistro, Borth y GestMoorings Bistro at Borth y Gest is a waterside restaurant with a terrace for sunny days and an open fire for winter days. Enjoy delicious homemade modern and traditional food with local specialities such as Welsh Black beef, Welsh lamb, fish and shell fish. Les Burridge Art GalleryLes Burridge Art Gallery in Criccieth is a good source of local paintings from well known artists such as Rob Piercy and William Selwyn. Do drop in and browse. Walk the Lleyn Peninsula84 miles of diverse landscapes including open countryside, small coves, sheltered harbours, sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, changing seascapes, wild heath land and more. Days awayExplore the Snowdonia National Park, 823 square miles with magnificent scenery, wonderful walks, steam train rides, thrilling adventure activities and much more. Try the Zip World's Fforest Coaster, Bounce Below or longest Zip Wire in Europe. Surf Snowdonia in the middle of the countryside is amazing too. Royal St Davids Golf Club, HarlechVisitors are warmly welcomed to play a challenging round of golf in one of the most scenically beautiful parts of the principality. Bro Ffestiniog Swimming Pool, Blaenau FfestiniogWhatever the weather enjoy a plunge into the warm refreshing waters of Bro ffestiniog Swimming Pool. Llechwedd Slate CavernsEnjoy a unique narrow gauge train tour deep into the mountain to experience the life of Victorian slate miners. Pass through breathtaking caverns and beside a spectacular underground lake. Enjoy fulfilling holidays at any time of the year in this charming holiday home in Borth y Gest.