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Hafod Cae Maen
Portmeirion,
Gwynedd
Self-catering
+44 (0)7525 487295
Visit owner's website
£175 - £733
£1345 - £3445
8 beds
4 bedrooms
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
£175 - £733
£1345 - £3445
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£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.
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We think you'll love
- Admiring the wonderful views from the terrace
- Unwinding in the library by the fire
- Strolling into Portmeirion
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
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £175
- Weekly price
- from £1345
- Damage deposit
- £500
- 1 House for 8
- From £1758 beds4 bedrooms
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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.
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Reviews
Karen
Sawday's Inspector
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This is a special place. We arrived in early October, wondering what kind of weather we might face in Wales. No matter. At Hafod Cae Maen, we were grateful for the excuse of a day of rain to stay put and simply enjoy the home itself. The library was our family's favorite room, but it is hard to choose. The owners have considered every detail and HCM is comfortable in every sense. We also loved the trails that crisscross the bucolic landscape and the views of the water. By car, the house is well-positioned for days exploring Snowdonia, the coast, and historic castles and towns. Ideal.
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What a wonderful, hidden gem this house is amongst the beautiful Welsh farmland. The house itself is beautifully renovated with all mod cons and is equipped with everything one might need for an extremely comfortable stay. A particular favourite was the library with open fire for cosy evenings when the children had gone to bed. Though not summer, the gardens were still an absolute delight; the children loved the play house and exploring the lush greenery, while the adults enjoyed the breathtaking views. All round a wonderful place to stay, we wouldn't hesitate to return.
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As ever the most wonderful house and Wales in a heatwave was perfect. We absolutely love everything about HCM and surrounding area. We’ll be back next year for definite.
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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!
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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.
So happy to be back once again. Hafod Cae Maen is my second home. Very special place. Back soon Sally, family and friends