Aber Wharf - Porthmadog

Aber Wharf is a beautifully decorated apartment in a great location.

Unfortunately the surface perfection hides some irritating elements. The cleaner was very helpful but the problems with the flat went beyond her job description. . Virtually non existent hanging space for clothes. The only wardrobe has beautiful doors but they intrude into the internal space and this means that clothes can only be hung right angles to the door. There is sliding hanger to enable this but it doesn't stay in place and keeps crashing into the door. The second bedroom has lots of drawers but only a flimsy over-door hanger. There were too few hangers even for this limited hanging space. The cleaner brought us some more hangers but we had already gone out to buy some. . The beds have a a custom made base. It’s very smart and strong but it protrudes beyond the mattress which means it was a prime site for banging your shins. . The bathroom is very smart but the basin tap is not fitted properly and doesn't allow you to put your hands right under the tap to wash them. The toilet flush has to be held down to empty the cistern fully. Not the end of the world but still a pain to remember each time. . The dishwasher needs maintenance. It didn’t heat the water to clean the dishes properly. . I didn’t use the washing machine because it needs cleaning, there was a grey film on the rubber seal. I clean my machine at home once a month and so rather than do this on holiday I just took all our washing home.

Good facilities and ideal for watching the wild bird life.

Near the shops, facilities and close to the railway station. The balcony is ideal for admiring the view. Despite being close to the railway station we experienced (No noise). We did however have noisy neighbours. As an elderly couple we would appreciate more handrails for stairs and bath.

A lovely location which is handy for bird watching on the estuary, and the Ffestiniog Railway.

Very cosy, comfortable accommodation, with "expensive" quality beds, and a well stocked kitchen with very modern appliances for cooking.

Lovely place to stay.

Ideal location and fabulous views. Everything you could need. We have stayed in a few Sykes cottages and this is the only one we’re there hasn’t been a small welcome pack ie. teabags coffee milk on arrival. First class accommodation.

This review is for Sykes, not the actual accommodation.

I didn't even get to have my holiday because, despite requesting a date change three days in advance, my request was ignored by Sykes. I got no response at all; now I have lost the holiday/my money (had I known I would be ignored, or had I been told no other dates were available at the property - though, when I checked, the later dates I wanted were available) I could have either tried to take the trip after all, or had family members go ahead without me). I finally got a response to my date change request about three weeks AFTER the holiday was due to end. There is no phone number on your website, and the 'service' i got via your WhatsApp number was dreadful.

We enjoyed our stay, there was everything we needed and more.

The view was outstanding. It was also pretty quiet just some end of season maintainance noise. We were there the first week in November and found the heating system not quite warm enough for my elderly husband. But a very enjoyable stay.

Excellent accommodation and everything we needed was provided.

A quiet location with super views over the estuary and towards the mountains. The property is within easy walking distance of the high street with its many local shops and supermarkets and a a choice of several good coffee shops. Would certainly recommend for a relaxing holiday

Absolutely loved our stay at Aber Wharf.

Perfect location - quiet but close to all amenities in Porthmadog. Well equipped and very comfortable, everything you could need. The upstairs was very well laid out with modern decor and kitchen. The best thing, of course, is the amazing view from the balcony! We were extremely lucky with the weather and spent most of our time in the accommodation sitting on the balcony - morning coffee, evening drinks. Enjoyed birdwatching. So peaceful and relaxing - we didn’t want to go home! Hopefully we’ll be back!

Fabulous upside-down house with beautiful views from a balcony over the estuary and the steam train.

Peaceful and relaxing, yet convenient to the town. Very well equipped kitchen includes dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer and wine fridge. Spotlessly clean. Comfy beds, would benefit from dressing table/chair to do hair/makeup. Lovely part of the world, would love to return. Thank you

Brilliant property.

We think this was out 6th visit to Aber Wharf and it is still great. Watching the changing estuary and trains on the Cob make a worthwhile holiday without doing anything else. We hope to return soon.

Marvellous apartment!

It was really well equipped and perfect for our two week stay. The shower was amazing! A little dated in places but it didn’t affect the comfort. The apartment is ideally situated to the towns facilities, and if you’re a steam train buff, it’s perfect. I would definitely recommend.

Very good location close the the town and railway station, good views of estuary and the Ffestiniog railway .

This was our 3rd visit.

A lovely, clean and well maintained property, with fabulous views, in a great location to access the coasts, mountains and all the other attractions of Snowdonia.

Welcoming and comfortable house.

Felt homely. Loved the audio streaming devices. Really nice to have round the house. Balcony was brilliant. Chairs could do with a bit of tlc. But really enjoyed the stay.

An excellent property with wonderful views of the bay at Portmadoc.

We found it very clean, comfortable and very well equipped with a high standard maintained for everything. We would highly recommend this property.

Fantastic holiday let.

The views are amazing, so interesting with the tide, the birds and the view of the steam trains. Being in the town is also great as there are loads of shops within walking distance. The property is very clean with everything you need for your stay.

We found the accommodation exactly as described and what we had hoped for.

We were very comfortable and it was in such a good location for bird watching, steam trains and restaurants and pubs. Our only issue was with the request to strip the beds. We have stayed in many self catering cottages over the years and always aim to leave them as we found them. As this involves the beds being made up we do not feel we should be part of the changeover process. We have assumed the price we have been charged would cover preparing the accommodation for the next customers. Overall this appears to be a request which is for the convenience of the cleaner rather than the valued customer! As it takes very little time to strip beds but doing so spoils my holiday we politely suggest it is done by the providers. (full letter sent to Sykes separately.)

The property sounded really good on paper but it was even better than described.

Very comfortable, stunning view, lovely location. There was nothing to be done to make it better. I would also like to say that I have never stayed in a rental with such a well equipped kitchen. Many thanks to the owner for such a lovely stay, plus the weather was fantastic.

This is a beautiful apartment in a perfect location.

It has a very well organised kitchen with every utensil you need. This open plan kitchen / living room has plenty of room to cook, dine and relax together. The bedrooms are light and the beds are extremely comfortable.The views are beautiful. We enjoyed watching the steam trains across the Cob and looking across the ever changing estuary to the mountains. It was a joy to watch the ducks and other seabirds. Just step outside onto the pretty harbour, the steam train station and a lovely town. We will return and can't wait to go back.

The property is small and only big enough for 3 people.

The beds and bedding were lovely and bathroom too. Upstairs was small, kitchen had plenty of equipment, in fact everything you could need. The settee is so uncomfortable might be ok for taller people. View is amazing and is why the property is so expensive considering its size. Lovely area too.

This is a perfect relaxing,holiday house.

The views from the balcony are constantly changing, we spent lots of time just watching the tide changes. The situation is very convenient with several train stations. Supermarkets, Pubs and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Plenty of beaches a short drive away. A lovely holiday

Very well equipped and comfortable.

Could not get satellite TV to work. If this is no longer available the blue folder needs to be amended. Could only get wifi to work on 4G phone. Unable to connect via laptop or tablets. We presume that this is because Three are 'decommissioning' 3G access, but it was somewhat frustrating and might be worth mentioning to prospective visitors Loved the view and proximity to steam trains.

Luxuriously equipped holiday apartment in great location.

Everything to hand giving us a great holiday. We had to tear ourselves from the floor to ceiling view across the bay every time we left to visit anywhere. We will be back!

A lovely, relaxing place to stay!

It’s in a great location for exploring the area on foot, by public transport or by car. The views from the lounge and balcony are fabulous, whatever the weather, with the added interest of the tides and steam trains. We’d be very happy to return!

Thank you for an unforgettable stay.

Lovely place, very warm, comfortable and really well equipped. The location is amazing, close to all facilities and the view from the balcony is fantastic - it's probably the best feature about Aber Wharf. The only negative is the temperamental WIFI. I needed the internet for work and had to purchase a BT Wi-Fi access - not something I expected to do given the price of Aber Warf.

Really enjoyed our time at Aber Wharf.

We hope to return to admire the view.

We've stayed sevaral times at Aber Wharfe and always enjoy the experience.

Seeing the estuary fill and empty twice a day with the accompanying birdlife and fish is fantastic. The constant Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland trains visible from the balcony or kitchen window is great. One of our favourite places.

We had a wonderful stay at Aber Wharf.

It exceeded our expectations. The property is modern, spacious and lets in lots of light, even on the duller days. It's extremely well equipped; if so inclined, you could make a full meal at the property. The beds are comfortable and the linen is clean and fresh. The views from the balcony overlook the estuary so you have a wonderful view of the Ffestiniog Railway trains as well as the little egrets and oystercatchers that frequent the area. We would certainly return in the future.

Excellent layout with everything you would need for a relaxing stay.

The location of the property is about as good as you can get for all the facilities of Porthmadog, in particular the railway which we took advantage twice during the week.

Aber Wharf is perfectly situated with the Ffestiniog and Welsh mountain railway on the doorstep.

Portmeirion is a short driveway as well as Harlech Castle and beach. Porthmadog itself has good shops and facilities and everyone met were friendly and helpful. The property has a lovely view from the balcony and the kitchen is well equipped. Unfortunately there was an unpleasant musty/damp smell in the bedroom nearest the car park and no room for a wardrobe. Car parking was ok, but South Snowden Wharf itself is a little run down.

Aber Wharf is extremely well equipped with an idyllic outlook.

Ideally positioned for discovering North Wales. We loved our stay. Many Thanks

Great property in a location we have been to many times.

Amazing walks and plenty to do even though the weather wasn’t so great. Would recommend and go again. A little more expensive than other flats in the area but very well equipped, clean and with a good kitchen explains the price.

Lovely charming property.

The wide angled lens used to take the photos is deceptive. The bedrooms are pretty small and the double bed is tiny. However when it comes to the balcony the photos simply don’t do it justice. It’s GORGEOUS. It’s bigger than the photos. The four of us often sat out there. The view is uninterrupted beauty. I will miss it. The small double bed was worth it just for the balcony. Overall a lovely property in a prime location. Lovely community of neighbours as well.

The reason why we've put met expectations is because the description of the property was very good.

We arrived at the property and were delighted to find it was exactly as described. We shall go there again.

Apartment well looked after with a clean, newly decorated feel.

Well equipped kitchen. Good location.

The house was immaculate and it felt very clean and safe to stay there.

It is in a great spot with fantastic views across the estuary - always something going on, on the water. Lovely and peaceful. Very handy for shops and food (will be much better once eating in restrictions are lifted this week in restaurants). Kitchen is beautifully done and well supplied apart from the tiny fridge - which made it difficult to buy in much and we would have preferred a king size bed but that's just what we're used to. Really enjoyed our stay and would definately recommend.

Lovely location great communication from the owners.

We had stayed here before and loved it both times.

There is however a problem with a strong smell of ?damp in the twin room

Sparkling clean, comfortable and well equipped with thoughtful touches such as lamps, nest of tables and bedside torches.

Aber Wharf is a very well appointed property conveniently situated by the harbour and Ffestiniog Railway station.

The view over the estuary from the first floor balcony provides a beautiful backdrop. This was our second visit - we’ll be back next year.

We had an amazing time.

Thank you. Tried to call to report a problem with the door several times but no one answered.

Aber Wharf (no.

13) was clean, comfortable and very well-appointed. It afforded the opportunity to relax and enjoy our stay with great views across the estuary. Its location in Snowdonia enabled easy access to areas and places of exceptional interest such as Snowdon and Portmeirion. We particularly enjoyed a visit to Beddgelert..

Excellent apartment.

This was our 3rd stay in the same property and hopefully we will book again. Fantastic views over the estuary and the Cob. Very comfortable apartment.

Overall a perfect location and a well appointed house.

Spotlessly clean and well furnished. Everything you could need. This would have achieved 5 stars if the bathroom was a bit bigger.