Morfa Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

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

Mr 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.

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

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. Owner relations
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!
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.

Thank you for your feedback, the double & single mattresses have now been replaced with new. Owner relations
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.

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. Owner relations
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 Clegg May 2019

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

We would loved to have stayed longer.
Lesley Rowley

“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.
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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.”

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.
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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.

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, where you can travel by steam through spectacular Snowdonia scenery, to Blaenau Ffestiniog. 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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Porthmadog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1008932)

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Features

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

“We enjoyed our stay at Morpha Lodge.”

“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.”

“We really enjoyed the location of the cottage.”

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

“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.”

“....”

“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