Hafod Cae Maen

Portmeirion, Gwynedd
Self-catering
+44 (0)7525 487295
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Per night
£175 - £733
Per week
£1345 - £3445

8 beds

Bedroom

4 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

Per night
£175 - £733
Per week
£1345 - £3445

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£175 - £733 per night

£1345 - £3445 per week

The Experience

You approach from the back, down the bumpy track, over the cattle grid… but the glory of this handsome villa is the front and the view. Overlooking the Dwyryd estuary and rolling Welsh hills you’re a ten-minute wander into the Italianate fantasy village of Portmeirion where you’ll find restaurants, cafés and a deserted beach.

The estate is covered in subtropical woodlands and the house’s terraced gardens, part-overrun, are heaven for children to hide-and-seek in. Adults have long lawns and a barbecue for al fresco dining. Inside is comfortable: Edwardian windows and polished oak floors, wood-burners in fireplaces, book-filled shelves. Toys, games and DVDs invite children to settle in, there’s a panelled library with an open fire and calming bedrooms. The master room opens onto a balcony with views over the estuary.

A generous hamper filled with lovely local stuff waits in the kitchen. The best of North Wales is at your feet: Black Rock Sands beach is a 15-minute drive, Porthmadog a 20-minute stroll, Snowdonia not much further.

Hafod Cae Maen - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Admiring the wonderful views from the terrace
  • Unwinding in the library by the fire
  • Strolling into Portmeirion
Hafod Cae Maen - Gallery

You should know

  • Dogs are welcome downstairs - not in the bedrooms
  • The four bedrooms share a bathroom and a separate shower room
  • The track won't suit sports cars

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £175
Weekly price
from £1345
Damage deposit
£500
1 House for 8
From £1758 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Short breaks available. Pets welcome (downstairs only).
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

The terraced garden would be a joy to sit in with its views across the estuary to the mountains.The thought of being lucky enough to spot an osprey could keep me there for hours. Then, to be able to walk back through the french windows into the cosy and welcoming sitting room or Library, would be a perfect way to unwind. Home from home, but in an Edwardian style with a warm, contemporary twist.
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Simon, East Grinstead

Thanks again for another lovely stay, our 10th and our first as a four! Had a lovely week, went on lots of walks and had fun on the beach. Hope to be back soon!


Philip, Birmingham

Stayed at the beautiful Hafod once again, this time we stayed for 14 nights as we have so loved our 2 previous stays so much. Set in the most perfect tranquil setting you could imagine, lots of beautiful scenic walks to enjoy. It’s also well worth a walk to Porthmadog via one of the walks that Paul has mapped out in the visitors book, you can get the highland steam train to Caernarfon which is a must to do. Castle Deudraeth is only a short 10 min walk where you can enjoy food and drinks with beautiful views. We have already booked our 2 week stay for 2021 and already can’t wait:-)


Owain, London

Just a wonderful place. A special mention for Gwen and her team who made sure the house was spotless when we arrived and then checked that everything was going well through the week. Hafod Cae Maen is the most fantastic location for a relaxing break. There is so much to do either on foot from the house or further afield in north Wales. Highly recommended.


Sarah, Northwich

Our 4th visit and already the children are begging us to book next year. Yet again it’s been the perfect getaway, a little slice of paradise, glorious house and gardens, spectacular views and the ideal spot for exploring. We’ve had a brilliant time, made lots more fabulous memories to keep us going until we can visit again. Thanks again Paul, Claire and Gwen.


Location

The neighbourhood

Set on its own peninsula reaching into the estuary, this fantastical collection of colourful buildings with an Italian influence was masterminded by Welsh architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. Today the buildings are all heritage listed and the site is a conservation area. There are stretches of quiet sandy beaches to discover, Porthmadog has a popular indoor swimming centre and Snowdonia is close.

Local points of interest from Paul de Thierry

  • A ten minute walk through woods to Portmeirion village. A truly unique place where there is plenty to look at and lovely woodland walks. Also two good restaurants and a fantastic ice-cream shop!
  • Take a picnic and walk through the sub-tropical woodlands of Portmeirion to a deserted beach.
  • Beddgelert, Harlech and Capel Curig are within easy reach and wonderful places to visit
  • Boston Lodge halt for the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland narrow-gauge steam railways is ten minutes by footpath. Steam enthusiasts can also book to go on Snowdon Mountain Railway.
  • Ideal base for walking in the Snowdonia National Park and visiting stunning local beaches including Harlech and Morfa Nevyn.
  • Adrenaline junkies can experience an extreme zip wire ride or bounce on a gigantic underground trampoline at Llechwedd Slate Caverns while their non-adrenaline junkie friends visit the historic slate mines!

Introducing

Paul de Thierry

As a child, Paul de Thierry visited his grandfather who lived beside the local steam railway. He fell in love with the area and the villa and is now lucky enough to own it. He is delighted to be able to share this special place with others.