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Darn Isaf

Porthmadog, North Wales
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 1
5
star
Waterside Views
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • 16-century farmhouse with original features including stone walls and exposed wooden beams
  • Family friendly with spacious but cosy rooms
  • Beautiful countryside views from every window

Property code: OC-WAG708

This impressive property certainly gives you that home-away-from-home feel with cosy, classic decor and high-quality furnishings. It has three bedrooms and sleeps up to five guests. In this rural location, you'll be surrounded by peaceful countryside with the sea in the distance too. Situated near a fishing lake in a stunning valley within Snowdonia National Park, the breathtaking scenery includes the ruins of Ynysypandy Slate Mill which is visible from the property. Snowdonia is a haven for scenic walks, it also has the Cwm Ystradllyn Quarry, just under 3 miles away.

The ground floor starts off with a front porch and storage area. You then enter the large homely lounge with an Inglenook fireplace and wood burner. Cosy up on the leather sofa or two armchairs and watch a film on the TV. You also have access to an original and steep, spiral stone staircase from here. The next room is the kitchen. It has a Rayburn (winter only), a large farmhouse table and chairs, SkyTV and two armchairs. There’s a separate utility room with a washing machine, fridge and freezer. The final two rooms on the ground floor are a shower room with a WC and a boot room. The first floor is accessed via the spiral stone steps, with a handrail. Bedroom one has a super-king-size zip-and-link bed, bedside cabinets and mirror. Bedroom two offers a king-size bed with bedside cabinets, chest of drawers and a walk-in wardrobe. Bedroom three has a single bed, wardrobe and dressing table. The bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC.

The garden is an enclosed space with a patio area, rattan furniture, table and chairs and beautiful views. You can also use a disposable BBQ during your stay. There’s plenty of private parking with space for up to four cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower cubicle and WC, 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, Rayburn (available winter only), fridge, dishwasher
  • Utility room with fridge, freezer, washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • SkyTV
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio space, garden furniture and disposable BBQ
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop and pub 4.5 miles
  • Beach 6 miles
  • Please note, the spiral stone steps to the first floor are steep and uneven
  • Low, sloping ceilings with exposed beams and reduced head height on the first floor
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 11:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Elena Pryce

This property joined our collection in 2022 and is managed by Elena.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John, 15th September 2024

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Fantastic, country cottage, beautiful features such as its spiral stone staircase made the stay very special. The owners are friendly and attentive and made this a perfect stay.

Reviewed by Sue, 26th August 2024

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The location is wonderfully quiet & peaceful with glorious views on every side. There are plenty of walks from the door up to the lake & the hills. The house is spacious, warm & comfortable with the large, well equipped kitchen especially appreciated by this family of enthusiastic cooks. The beds are very comfortable & there is constant hot water. Read moreOur hosts were lovely people, really friendly & helpful but not at all intrusive. Darn Isaf is a perfect place to enjoy a holiday in beautiful countryside; a red kite patrols the fields nearby, stonechats sit on the fence posts in the lane and there were loads of blackberries for crumble. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan, 18th August 2024

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Couldnt fault our holiday! A truly beautiful setting

Reviewed by Josiane, 4th August 2024

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An excellent location and peaceful setting. The cottage is well equipped and the owners very friendly.

Reviewed by Paul, 28th July 2024

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Stunning cottage with some stunning period feature such as the stone spiral staircase. The cottage is large and furnished very well. The owners are very friendly and were a pleasure to chat to.

Reviewed by Nicola, 21st July 2024

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This was a lovely place to stay. We were there in a cold and wet week in July, and it was great to have fuel for the stove so we could dry our boots by the fire. The kitchen was particularly well equipped, the place was really homely and our hosts were great.

Reviewed by Elaine, 8th July 2024

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Excellent so well equipped and furnished beautifully. A lovely working farm . We couldnt fault it.

Reviewed by Andy, 2nd July 2024

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A lovely large house on a working farm in a hidden valley. Two bathrooms was a bonus, lots of space to relax in. We enjoyed a nice all up the valley from the property. Well placed for exploring Snowdonia and the coast. Fabulous hotel sets thank you.

Reviewed by Peter, 20th May 2024

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Minor issue really but TV in lounge needs to be able to receive HD i.e. Sky box would not receive BBC because all BBC programs are now HD not SD. Also would be great if upstairs bathroom had a shower curtain. These were minor issues and did not bother us at I offer these as suggestions only.

Reviewed by Adele, 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Scott, 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny, 6th November 2023

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Reviewed by Pat, 26th September 2023

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Darn Isaf is in a beautiful location. Very peaceful and with walks from the door. It is really well equipped and the owners went above and beyond in making our family holiday enjoyable and memorable. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Jenny, 6th September 2023

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A lovely property in an amazing location! Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and happy to share their wealth of local knowledge.

Reviewed by John, 20th August 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne, 13th August 2023

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Wonderful location. Excellent facilities. The owners were so lovely and helpful. Would love to return

Reviewed by Anonymous, 26th November 2022

Amazing place to stay! We've had a wonderful week of comfort. Everything we could want from a cottage - warm and inviting. A perfect spot away to explore Snowdonia and Coastal area. Such a welcome, to find the Rayburn warming the Kitchen. This is a place to be treasured.

Reviewed by Andrew, 20th November 2022

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The cottage was an excellent place to stay. Warm and welcoming, very well maintained and equipped. Having the Rayburn and comfy chairs in the kitchen as well were an added bonus as well as the wood burning stove in the sitting room. Fantastic for our dog too. The welcome from the owners was excellent- just the right level of attention. Some lovelyRead more touches - fruit in the bowl, some biscuits and a bag of ground coffee waiting for us. The place itself is off the beaten track and virtually no traffic on the roads made dog walks so easy and great views of the mountains and towards the coast. Hide

Reviewed by David, 1st November 2022

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Weve never stayed anywhere so peaceful, well-equipped or clean. A cosy home from home in a beautiful location, with extremely comfortable beds and pillows!

Reviewed by Anonymous, 14th October 2022

Thank you for your hospitality and use of this wonderful home. We experiences four seasons most days but no more than you can expect in October. Truly he best stocked kitchen we have ever visited. With many thanks.

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