Ty Cwch (The Boathouse) - A unique, coastal, hidden gem.
House with 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13, Garden
The Boathouse is truly unique. A spacious and secluded property, set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. The property itself is detached, amid one acre of mature gardens and trees. Surrounded on three sides by fields, and on the fourth side by the river/estuary. It is a brilliant place to unwind, play, discover and enjoy time with family and friends. A beautiful 10 minute walk through fields, along the embankment and over the scenic Cambrian Coastal railway finds you in your own sweet paradise. With no residential neighbours, and no vehicle access to the property, your journey of discovery really does start the minute you arrive.
Built in the 1930's, The Boathouse was designed on the Queen Mary ocean liner. The comfortable and spacious cabins (bedrooms) are beautifully limed oak panelled with a distinctive nautical theme and many original features, including wonderful art-deco sinks.
The first floor lounge, also with original features has French doors, opening to the wooden walkway that surrounds the house, giving uninterrupted seaward views. A wooden stairway gives access to the flat roof (top deck) for stunning 360 degree views, over the Rhinogau mountains to the east, and the sea and the distant Llyn penninsular to the west. Sunsets here are breathtaking, undoubtedly the finest in the northern hemisphere.
The ground floor comprises of a spacious, stylish, open-plan living/kitchen/dining area, with a woodburning stove. There is also a large utility and games room. The extensive gardens are exciting, and have areas ideal for ball games, messing about, reading in the hammocks or just lying in the grass. Many flat, grassy areas within the grounds make it an ideal safe place for kids to ‘camp out’, so feel free to bring tents.
A patio, terrace and purpose built BBQ will mean plenty of long summer evenings, sharing food, laughter and outdoor life with friends and family. A short walk from the house, via footpaths and river banks, gives you access to the incredible beaches of Shell Island, Llandanwg and the superlative Harlech beach, with its miles of deserted golden sands and massive vistas over Cardigan Bay, where you can regularly see Atlantic dolphins.
Facilities for this holiday house in Harlech, North Wales
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
John Lennon, Liverpool. - 75 miles
Nearest Port:
Holyhead, Anglesey - 40 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Victoria, Llanbedr - 10 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Harlech/Llanbedr - 10 mins
Location Type:
Beach Holiday, Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 4 Twin Bedrooms, 1 Single Bedroom. Please note: the four twin rooms are spacious fixed bunk beds.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 3 Showers, 3 Separate WC's.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The spacious, well-equipped kitchen includes a breadmaker and juicer. Seasonal kitchen garden herbs are grown and there for you to pick. Fresh eggs available from our chickens.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen. Multi-fuel stove downstairs, portable oil filled radiators. Reasonable use of both included. All bedding supplied. Please bring towels as required.
Dining:
Seating for 8. Occasional tables and extra chairs available (inc. highchair) The space adapts to suit your needs. There is ample outdoor dining space, with BBQ/patio and terrace areas to accomodate large parties.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Various games such as swingball. Please feel free to bring all sorts of ball games; lots of flat, grassy areas.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Extensive gardens, tree house, hammocks, garden gate access to river/estuary and short easy walk to beaches.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Please note, you must be able to manage the 10 min walk to the property from the car park.
Local activities in and around Harlech, North Wales
On your doorstep, Walking, treking and scrambling throughout Snowdonia. Snowdon is 30-40 mins fantastic drive away. Cadair Idris is 30 mins drive to the south. The beautiful, rugged and peaceful Rhinogau with Atlantic views, complete with feral goats, all easily accessible from the Boathouse. World class mountain biking, at Coed-Y-Brenin and Caenws, for all abilities, and an inexhaustible supply of mountain biking for you to discover in and around the Rhinogs.
Llanbedr village (15 min stroll) has fantastic waterfalls, rivers and lakes. Fishing, both course and lake, or sea fishing from boat or shore. Quadbiking at Machynlleth and Phwlleli. Whitewater rafting at Bala. Beach walks and rockpool heaven at Llandanwg and Harlech. Plenty of sweet, easy woodland walks, from the Boathouse, where, for a small effort, you are rewarded with big views.
Golf at the world respected Harlech links course, with its stunning setting and views. Shopping and eating at some interesting independent galleries, shops and cafés at Portmadog, Phllweli, Bala, Dolgellau and Machynlleth, all except Bala accessible via the scenic coastal train ride, from your doorstep. The finest ice cream, not just in the world, but in the known universe, at Cadwalladers, in Porthmadog and Criccieth.
Two of the most picturesque, well preserved castles (Harlech and Criccieth) outside of Narnia, set magically at the sea’s edge. The finest steam train journey world-wide also happens to be in North Wales, Ffestiniog Mountain Railway. Underground quarry experiences 1 mile away at Llanfair, at Blaenau Ffestiniog and copper mines at Beddgelert, where you’ll find the stunning Aber Glaslyn gorge, home to the fable of Gelert’s grave.
Wildlife here includes fantastic bird watching opportunities, including the oft seen Red Kite and many wetland birds, not forgetting our famous Osprey at Tremadog. Otters, hares and foxes are abundant, and we even have our own badger set in the garden.
Pensarn station, Nr Llanbedr. 3 mls S Harlech, 8 mls N Barmouth. LL45 2HP SatNav. Train- Pensarn stn is on the doorstep. Boat- Mochras, then upstream Afon Artro to the last jetty by the bridge.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Jun - 21 Jul 2008
£1000.00
€1270.00
$1990.00
21 Jul - 3 Sep 2008
£1350.00
€1714.50
$2686.50
3 Sep - 15 Sep 2008
£950.00
€1206.50
$1890.50
15 Sep - 20 Oct 2008
£850.00
€1079.50
$1691.50
20 Dec - 6 Jan 2009
£1600.00
€2032.00
$3184.00
Rental Notes: Friday or Saturday change-overs. Sorry no pets. Our neighbours are sheep and we have chickens; which in exchange for feeding, will provide you with fresh eggs!
Arrivals can start from 16.00 hrs. Please telephone 30 mins prior to arrival, and you will be met, shown where to park and guided to the property. Please remember, bring whatever you like, but it must all be carried in and out. We can arrange for an arrival food hamper to be delivered, please contact for detail.
The village has an excellent deli, Harlech has a superb butchers, and we can usually arrange for fresh beach caught fish.
No smoking or candles in our wooden house. We also have a septic tank system, so nothing except toilet paper in the toilets, or we will have to charge for sorting out the ensuing blockage. Please leave as clean as you will find it, or additional costs may have to be charged.
On leave day, please aim to be clear of the house by 10.30am. We need to prepare for the next visitors.
Availability of Ty Cwch (The Boathouse)
This property is normally available
for rent between March
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
25 April 2007
Property listed since:
15 May 2007
Holiday House in wales - North Wales - Gwynedd - Harlech - Llanbedr
