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Natural rill in the garden
Watch the visiting birds on the lake
View towards the house, top right corner from the lake
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32 / 32  View towards the house, top right corner from the lake

Black Lake Cottage

Porthmadog (2.5mls NW), North Wales
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A detached period cottage nestled away within the countryside, with hot tub and direct walks from your doorstep
  • Peaceful location with viewing balcony and pretty gardens surrounded by stunning countryside and wildlife
  • Stroll to the Black Lake, historic ruins or head to Wales Coastal Path and explore Snowdonia National Park
Property code: 52118

Detached 1800s cottage with panoramic views in beautiful Cwmystradllyn. Tucked away in the countryside though shops, cafe’s, pubs and restaurants are a short drive, ride or stride to the harbour town of Porthmadog or Borth-y-Gest a coastal village on the edge of Snowdonia National Park. Explore the many footpaths over the hills with lakes, reservoirs and historic ruins or join the coastal path which leads to fine sandy beaches. Snowdonia is within easy reach with a myriad of footpaths and cycle routes, link golf courses and attractions such as the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, Portmeirion and Harlech Castle. An all year-round destination with special events, walking, climbing, fishing, boating, cycling to name but a few activities on offer.

Take off your boots and coats in the porch and walk into the cottage which is full of interesting objects and period charm, with beams, quirky staircase and floors. The spacious kitchen/diner is a delight to cook in with all the thoughtful little extras. The well-equipped kitchen area has electric oven and hob, wood burning range oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Enjoy a meal in the dining area, with parquet floors and large dining table for everyone to gather round, open the French doors to the patio area and enjoy the view. Continue through to the cosy lounge with its stylish chairs and sofas, cosy wood burner, Smart TV and DVD player. After a full day out make the most of the contemporary shower room with shower and WC or bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and retire to one of the four beautiful bedrooms.

As you head outside there are lots of places to relax, enjoy alfresco dining and embrace the view. Walk up the steps to the glass fronted balcony with comfortable chairs, table and charcoal BBQ, or relax on the grass by the babbling stream, take time for tea and cakes on the paved patio with table and chairs or unwind in the hot tub. The games room with air hockey table and darts board is located at the end of the cottage with its own entrance. If you are keen on cycling or canoeing there is a secure store with wash down and drying facilities. Ample parking is available at the property and very much improved WiFi recently installed.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single with an additional pull out single (can be made as a twin or double on request)
  • 1 bathroom and 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, wood burner range oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Private water supply
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor furniture and BBQ
  • Games room with air hockey table and darts. Outdoor table tennis table available in warmer months
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Ample off-road parking 
  • Shop, pub and beach 5 miles
  • Bicycle store
  • Smart TV and DVD
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kyle 30th December 2023

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We had a really wonderful time at the cottage. Super cosy, beautiful location, hottub amazing and Nev (owner) very flexible, welcoming and accommodating. Excellent value for money too for big parties, would 10/10 recommend to everyone. Thank you, Nev!

Reviewed by Amanda 10th November 2023

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Superb beautiful location. Well equipped. Fantastic stay and would highly recommend

Reviewed by Mariusz 20th October 2023

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One of the best cottages Ive ever came across. Remote location, fully equipped and a tub, and play room. Evenings in front of wood burner. Plenty of hike routes around. Locals (if you find one;)) are really lovely. Just have a chat with farmers :) Host is beyond great. Very helpful, kind and understanding.

Reviewed by Nikki 15th September 2023

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This was an amazing cottage ! Everything you need in the cottage which was great. Location is remote but lovely and peaceful and not that far from the main road . The owner was lovely and contactable if we had any problems. We would highly recommend and we will be back .

Reviewed by Elaine 11th August 2023

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Lovely cottage. Very clean and spacious. Has everything you need. Beautiful open countryside all around. Would definitely go back.

Reviewed by Laura 14th July 2023

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If you appreciate beautiful scenery, wildlife and peace and quiet, you wont be disappointed with this cosy and comfy cottage. The hot tub was fantastic and the games room helped keep our boys entertained when the weather wasnt great. There is plenty of outdoor space for kids to play and be as loud as they want. They loved messing about in the streaRead morem. Despite feeling like you are in the middle of nowhere, its only a short, scenic drive to Porthmadog which has everything you could need. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 23rd June 2023

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Great location, (really the best I've stayed at) and good facilities to deal with whatever the weather chucks at you. So pleased we came here, a proper break.

Reviewed by Sandra 16th June 2023

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This cottage is in a great location. It sits among the hills a few miles outside of Porthmadog, the road journey is scenic and takes you along a tarmac road that takes approximately 5-6 minutes to travel. I would suggest your first journey is in the light. The hot tub is fantastic, I'd advise taking large towels with you. Towels are provided but noRead moret bath sheets. The bird watching is amazing. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 27th May 2023

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we had a great stay and were blessed with beautiful weather for our stay. The cottage is in a beautiful rural location and we chose it for the hot tub, games room and outdoor spaces such as the balcony so that our family of varying ages would all have space and things to enjoy. It was a fabulous holiday and I would very much like to visit again. YoRead moreu get used to the lane and we found it best to only turn right out of the cottage not left. Hide

Reviewed by Katherine 28th April 2023

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Cottage was perfect for our group - big open kitchen dining area where we spent most of our time, great views from all rooms, good walking options from the front door. Wifi speed was really good. Points to be aware of - the GPS will basically always tell you to approach from Prenteg, don't! The road from Porthmadog much more enjoyable and less treaRead morecherous. The yard is not really completely enclosed, so unless your dog is 100% trustworthy, unlikely they'll be able to be off lead. Highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 24th March 2023

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A fabulous place to stay. Beautiful setting. Super homely and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Josie 21st November 2022

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We all absolutely loved our stay at black late cottage. The location was absolutely stunning, it was so peaceful, an amazing get away from the busyness of normal day to day! The cottage was also beautiful, it truly felt like a home away from home. The beds were also super comfy, I had the best nights sleep! We also loved the hot tub and air hockey!Read more Will definitely be returning, looking forward to it! Hide

Reviewed by Philip 18th November 2022

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Home form Home. The cottage was a lovely place for us as a group of friends to stay and catch up. It felt like home from home. It was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Including the lovely hot tub with the wonderful views. Thanks, Cath

Reviewed by Alex 12th November 2022

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Very nice cottage. Only 15 minutes from a town but very rural, which we loved. The views and walks were amazing.

Reviewed by Louise 14th October 2022

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Lovely place in the middle of beautiful countryside. Sing loudly to your hearts content in the hot tub, no neighbours around to annoy! Games room kept everyone happy. Lovely walks to be had straight from the cottage. Great for dogs too, enclosed garden. Got some nice sunny days there, even in October. Bit of a drive in and out to get there but fairRead morely quiet roads. Go right when going out of the cottage though not left. Driving the Tremadog rd is very Tight and hilly Hide

Reviewed by Ian 7th October 2022

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lovely cottage lovely location great time

Reviewed by Aaron 30th September 2022

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2nd time here, in which an amazing experience yet again. Nice and remote and a beautiful lake close by. Rooms are spacious and any assistance needed the host was on standby to help.

Reviewed by Nigel 26th September 2022

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This is a beautiful cottage, literally in the middle of nowhere. It is well equipped with everything to make your stay as pleasant, comfortable and memorable as possible. Even though it is in a remote location it is incredibly easy to get to all the major tourist spots of North Wales. Because it is so remote what a pleasure it was to sit in the hotRead more tub with a glass of your favourite drink and look at the stars, who knew there were so many! Hide

Reviewed by Nick 19th September 2022

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A comfortable and cosy cottage situated in the foothills of Snowdonia with stunning views all around. A perfect location for exploring the area, with superb walks directly from the front door, whilst the balcony and hot tub provide the perfect way to spend an evening watching the sun set.

Reviewed by Jane 16th September 2022

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A great cottage in beautiful countryside. Host very helpful. We had wonderful weekend.

Reviewed by Rachel 26th August 2022

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What a place ! Incredible views , total privacy , peace and quiet . The accommodation was lovely , with everything anyone could ever need ., Needed cling film , there it was The hot tub and table tennis table was great , and we loved sitting up on the decking watching the sun go down ! Worth the long drive from Cornwall. we shall come back again Read more! Hide

Reviewed by Oliver 19th August 2022

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Beautiful cottage. Views were spectacular. Sitting outside in the morning and hearing just nothing was amazing.

Reviewed by Nicola 24th June 2022

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We have had a really lovely stay at Black Lake Cottage, it was so homely and equipped with everything that you need and beds were so comfy! We particularly enjoyed the hot tub and sitting out on the balcony, views were absolutely spectacular from everywhere. The owner is such a nice guy and was so welcoming, we had a problem with the fridge freezerRead more during our stay, phoned him and within an hour he had replaced it, wow! This is a very special home, highly recommend and cant wait to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Carl 10th June 2022

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Beautifully set in the middle of no where lovely cottage hot tub amazing lovely loughe to relax plenty of room for 6 of us lovely views from viewing platform highly recommended

Reviewed by A 27th May 2022

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Amazing location- well off the beaten track but also convenient for Porthmadog with all it's facilities. The beach at Borth y Gest was a revelation. Tremadog is a good walk away with pubs/ restaurants and a shop. Book as much in advance as you can. Cottage had everything we needed although previous guests had left them short of glasses. Plenty of hRead moreot water etc. Garden is gorgeous and the kids swam in the lake. Hide

Reviewed by Elin 24th May 2022

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Lovely relaxing holiday. You are isolated from the busy world and it was one of the best accomadations we have ever stayed at.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 6th May 2022

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