Cottage Holidays in Borth-y-Gest, Gwynedd, Wales

Country cottage holidays in Borth-y-Gest. The Welsh seaside village of Borth-y-Gest, lies near Porthmadog in Gwynedd, north Wales. There are some great sandy beaches hidden away along the adjacent coast that are ideal for bathing, beachcombing and rock pooling. This area of North Wales is a superb area for walking, swimming and sailing, golfers will find the Porthmadog Golf Club close by. Glaslyn Estuary is a haven for wildlife, and a great place to watch migrating birds.

From Porthmadog you can travel on the narrow gauge trains pulled by steam locomotives on the Ffestiniog Railway through Snowdonia National Park to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The National Park is renown for its magnificent mountain and forest scenery and offers plentiful opportunities for outdoor activities from hiking, to climbing and kayaking. Just across the Glaslyn estuary is the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion. We trust that you will enjoy browsing the self-catering accommodation in Borth-y-Gest.