Morfa Lodge

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

17 Customer Review(s)

Mr Skelton
May 2021

“Host accommodation location were all exceptional and well beyond expectations”

- Mr Skelton, May 2021
Mr Evans May 2021

“The location of this property is idyllic for those seeking a hideaway, with amazing birdsong from the surrounding woodland.”

Its location means that it might not be suitable for those less agile, unless using a car for every trip to the shops, as it is fairly far above the town. The property is full of character, and everything worked well, although a little scruffy at the rear view from the modern kitchen. Overall lovely. Would only go back if sharing the cost as expensive for two.

- Mr Evans, May 2021
Mrs Beech October 2020

“A beautiful house, tastefully furnished in an olde worlde style.”

Very comfortable and quiet, close to town centre. We would recommend this property as outstanding.

- Mrs Beech, October 2020
Mr Harrison October 2020

“Location was perfect for us; a great blend of peace & quiet in a natural setting, while only a 5min stroll from Porthmadog's High Street with shops, restaurants, pubs, etc.”

And so close to the Llyn peninsula, with its views and villages, and Portmeirion and Snowdonia. We easily visited all 3 on 3 days. The welcome was covid-inclusive, informative, friendly and spot-on. The Lodge itself is a super blend of old and new. Cosy, traditional, quirky, bags of character, wonderful "natural" garden, with the modern kitchen, conservatory & ground floor shower room. There were only the two of us, so it felt even more spacious, but really, plenty of space for occupants if using all 3 bedrooms. A lovely vibe here. We hope to visit again.

- Mr Harrison, October 2020
Mrs Bates September 2020

“This lodge has everything you need for a lovely holiday.”

Comfort, well equipped, ideal location (very private), excellent showers, and very clean. Not sure it would be ideal for youngsters, as lots of delicate ornaments and steps etc., but being the older generation, we loved it and couldn't have asked for more. Mrs Paula Bates

- Mrs Bates, September 2020
Mr Birch September 2020

“Loved this spacious quirky property.”

Great parking outside the house. Kitchen well fitted out, although a larger refrigerator would be helpful for a place of this size. Beds were comfy, bedrooms large and upstairs shower hot and fierce. Living area was varied and comfortable, kitchen/diner well used. Having loads of towel rails was appreciated. Hope to return in the future.

- Mr Birch, September 2020
Mr Riordan December 2019

“We enjoyed our stay at Morpha Lodge.”

It is a unique home mixing historic and modern situated on a hill overlooking Porthmadog. From the Lodge you can walk to shopping (Tescos), cafes and restaurants and even the Ffestiniog Railway. We were however most disappointed with the misleading information provided by Skyes Holiday. There is a section on the web listing for Morpha Lodge that says "Stay at cottages with Wifi" and there was no wifi.

- Mr Riordan, December 2019
Mrs Biancardi October 2019

“My grandsons were disappointed that there was no wifi.”

We are used to that being available wherever we rent so I was surprised that it was not there and found it inconvenient myself.

- Mrs Biancardi, October 2019
Mrs Must October 2019

“This is a lovely lodge house which is much larger than it looks in the photos on the website.”

We arrived on a cold wet afternoon but were given a warm welcome by the property owner who showed us around the house. The house is well equipped and the new mattress which had arrived the week previous was extremely comfortable. The icing on the cake for us was the grand piano in the lounge which had recently been tuned. The kitchen is very modern but if you don’t fancy cooking there are plenty of nice restaurants and bistros within a short drive and in the summer months with fine weather not too far to walk to. Surrounded by trees and with stunning views from most of the windows it is a very relaxing house to spend time in. The only negative comment I could make is that there was no Wi-Fi so make sure you have plenty of data on your mobile phone before you go. We managed to get a 4G signal on O2 most of the time and there is a good selection of tourist leaflets in the property for you to browse through and plan your days out. All in all an excellent property which I would definitely return to for another stay. I would also point out that the owner is very accommodating and is keen to implement any suggestions/correct any problems during your stay. I think the description on the website needs to be updated to reflect this.

- Mrs Must, October 2019

Thank you for your feedback and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We are looking into WIFI availability at present and it will likely be in for next season. Property Owner
Mrs Harris September 2019

“Morfa Lodge is in a great location for exploring North Wales.”

It is very spacious and comfortable and the cottage itself is a very interesting old building. The owner is extremely helpful and friendly and organised a piano tuner to come in and tune the baby grand piano that's in the cottage so I could enjoy playing it!

- Mrs Harris, September 2019
Mr Lane August 2019

“Should have a dishwasher, general seating is tired and lacking in comfort.”

Nowhere to sit in garden, and should be drastically cut back to enable the view.

- Mr Lane, August 2019

Thank you for your feedback, the gardens are regularly maintained however the trees around the cottage cannot be cut back too drastically as they are in a preservation area. Property Owner
Ms Jeffers August 2019

“We really enjoyed the location of the cottage.”

It was also really spacious. The shower was amazing! The kids loved exploring all the nooks and crannies of the garden. We had a fantastic holiday. Would have been nice to have a dish washer and a radio in the kitchen. The double mattress could be more comfy.

- Ms Jeffers, August 2019

Thank you for your feedback, the double & single mattresses have now been replaced with new. Property Owner
Mrs Strong June 2019

“Excellent location for sightseeing around the whole area and a 5 minute walk to everything in Porthmadog - Cottage was quirky and owner welcoming and friendly - loved it!”

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- Mrs Strong, June 2019
Mrs Clegg May 2019

“Absolutely brilliant cottage, full of character, very spacious and a lovely welcoming host.”

We would loved to have stayed longer.

- Mrs Clegg, May 2019
Lesley Rowley Aug 2018

“The cottage was spacious and clean a modern kitchen.”

I think you could add a hair dryer in one of the drawers but this only thing. Thankfully I brought my travel one. The cottage was handy for Porthmadog town centre.

- Lesley Rowley, Aug 2018
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May 2018

“The cottage was spacious and in a great location for us, close to the centre of Porthmadog yet secluded and with great mountain views.”

Some of the furnishings were a little tired, especially the sofas in the living room which is very dark. The kitchen equipment provided could be better. There were no decent knives for preparing vegetables, no baking sheets or roasting pans for use in the oven and the crockery was a very odd assortment with no decent sized cereal bowls. It would also be useful if handwash was provided in each bathroom.

- , May 2018
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The property

Brimming with character and charm, this wonderful holiday cottage is just like stepping back in time!

Built in the early 1800s by William Maddox, founder of Porthmadog, Morfa Lodge was originally the old coach house & stable block for the nearby manor house and was on the map before Porthmadog itself as we know it! "An absolute gingerbread cottage, this former Coach House is full of charm and character, a five minute stroll to Porthmadog's harbour, bustling town and Welsh Highland Railway." With antique furniture (the dresser with intricate carvings in the sitting room are believed to be a dowry from 1806) & stunning woodwork, all hand built by the owner's father, a master carpenter, you will feel immersed in history. If you are looking for quirky, old and interesting then this is just the house for you!

Just a five-minute walk from Porthmadog's harbour and bustling town with a selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and the Welsh Highland Railway, you will find plenty to do and see, whatever the weather!

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double with extra single, 1 x ground floor single
Hairdryers in both upstairs rooms
Ground floor bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC
Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and handwash basin
Kitchen/diner with white modern kitchen units, microwave, electric hob and eye level oven
Sitting room with sofas, flatscreen TV, dvd & video player, piano, stone inglenook fireplace with electric fire
Snug/reading area with easy chair and books
Lawned, private garden (not enclosed) with garden furniture
Gravelled parking area for 2/3 cars.
Flat Screen Tv with DVD player, WiFi, Bed linen and towels are included, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave, off road parking, electric fire, synthetic pillows available on request, books
Short drive to all local amenities.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

About the location

PORTHMADOG

Harlech 5 miles; Caernarfon 19 miles.

The bustling harbour town of Porthmadog lies on the Glaslyn Estuary and enjoys a stunning setting. The gateway to the Snowdonia National Park, Porthmadog is full of individual shops and restaurants, and home to the Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland railway where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn . The pretty village of Borth Y Gest, with its cliffs and coves, is a short walk or drive from the town. The well known and unique Italianate village of Portmeirion is just down the coast. Situated on a rugged clifftop on its own private peninsula, Portmeirion, famous as the location of the TV show The Prisoner and the final episode of Cold Feet, is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and woodlands. The area also boasts castles at Criccieth and Harlech, and superb unspoilt beaches such as Black Rock Sands, where the sands stretch as far as the eye can see. Also within reach is the famous Zip World Slate Caverns and Bounce Below where you can get involved with a variety of activities including the thrilling zip wires and underground caverns to explore; there is something here to suit the whole family. An ideal location for the attractions of Snowdonia and the The Lleyn Peninsula.

Note: This is an old property, quirky with wobbly walls & bags of character - may not suit people who enjoy the clean lines of modern properties. Pillows are feather, synthetic pillows can be provided, please request at the time of booking.
Note: Please note this property has a good housekeeping bond of £350 as of 29/07/21.

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Porthmadog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1008932)

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Reviews

“Host accommodation location were all exceptional and well beyond expectations”

“The location of this property is idyllic for those seeking a hideaway, with amazing birdsong from the surrounding woodland.”

“A beautiful house, tastefully furnished in an olde worlde style.”

“Location was perfect for us; a great blend of peace & quiet in a natural setting, while only a 5min stroll from Porthmadog's High Street with shops, restaurants, pubs, etc.”

“This lodge has everything you need for a lovely holiday.”

“Loved this spacious quirky property.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Morpha Lodge.”

“My grandsons were disappointed that there was no wifi.”

“This is a lovely lodge house which is much larger than it looks in the photos on the website.”

“Morfa Lodge is in a great location for exploring North Wales.”

“Should have a dishwasher, general seating is tired and lacking in comfort.”

“We really enjoyed the location of the cottage.”

“Excellent location for sightseeing around the whole area and a 5 minute walk to everything in Porthmadog - Cottage was quirky and owner welcoming and friendly - loved it!”

“Absolutely brilliant cottage, full of character, very spacious and a lovely welcoming host.”

“The cottage was spacious and clean a modern kitchen.”

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“The cottage was spacious and in a great location for us, close to the centre of Porthmadog yet secluded and with great mountain views.”

The property

Summary

About the location

PORTHMADOG