david T.
From the road, the bungalow looked like a very ordinary little place beside a small courtyard, reached through a big five-bar gate. The clear instructions made it easy to find the key. Once inside, though, the house seemed to stretch on like a TARDIS. It was spotless and felt like a proper traditional home. There are three double bedrooms, one en-suite and another with adult-sized bunks, plus a family bathroom, a generous kitchen, breakfast room, dining room and a huge sitting room. That room has a full-sized pool table, a massive telly and a good-sized library of classic films. The en-suite bed we used was very comfortable, and my partner, who loves cooking, found everything she needed in the surprisingly well-equipped kitchen, including two refrigerators and a freezer. Dogs are welcome, though they can’t go in the large enclosed back garden. A gate there would be helpful. The lawn looked like a safe place for children to play, and from the raised deck off the sitting room we spent several afternoons watching the sun go down. A bridle path runs around the property and meets a clifftop walk about 100 yards away, with a route down to the beach. We had unusually kind November weather, so every day we could explore cliff and beach walks nearby, on foot or by car. We had especially good days at Cricieth beach, followed by a late lunch at Dylan’s Restaurant, as well as in Abersoch, Porth Madog and Bort-Y-Gest, where we had afternoon tea. A heads-up for dog owners: dogs aren’t allowed into Port Meirion. It was a lovely, relaxing week, and we’re planning to book the same time next year and invite our families.
