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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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Black Lake Cottage

Porthmadog (2.5mls NW), North Wales

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Fishing onsite / nearby
Family friendly
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
Overview
Property code: 52118

Period property with hot tub, games room and garden in idyllic countryside setting close to Porthmadog. Perfect retreat for friends and family to relax or be active in Snowdonia National Park.

Wonderfully secluded within beautiful countryside, this charming cottage sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. With ample space inside and out for a group to relax together, this property is perfect for a family reunion. Be entertained for hours in the games room with pool table and darts board, and host a celebratory meal at the dining table. Rurally located, explore the surrounding landscape by day and party all night with no interruptions! The large garden allows for many an energetic afternoon, whilst the local area delivers something for everyone, whether it's a visit to the harbour town of Porthmadog or a group paintballing adventure.

 

Full of interesting objects and period charm, the exposed beams, quirky staircase and a parquet floor create a rustic charm, with homely touches adding to a warm and welcoming interior. Boots and coats can be stored in the porch, an ideal space-saver for large parties. The spacious kitchen/diner has all the thoughtful little extras and is a great place to gather together and relax. Break bread at the large dining table with the French doors to the patio area thrown open so you can enjoy the breathtaking view. Continuing through to the cosy living room, the stylish chairs and sofas make it the perfect place to end the day. Light the wood burner and gather together to enjoy a film or board game in the flickering firelight. After a full day out, soothe weary limbs in the bubbling hot tub before retiring to one of the four beautiful bedrooms. And, with two bathrooms, there won't be any queuing for the shower. Outside, find ample space to enjoy some quiet time. Dine alfresco on the glass-fronted balcony with a BBQ, relax on the grass by the babbling stream, or indulge with tea and cakes on the patio. The games room has an air hockey table and darts board, and there is a secure store with washing and drying facilities. Ample parking is available at the property.

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  • 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)
  • Bed linen and towels 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.

 

Explore the many footpaths over the hills with lakes, reservoirs and historic ruins in abundance. Find fine sandy beaches at Criccieth Beach (4 miles), Harlech Beach (14 miles), Pwllheli Beach (16 miles) and Porth Neigwl (24 miles) – a large, open beach that is beloved by boarders. Experience the outdoors with Adrenalin Addicts (13 miles) for kayaking, canyoning, rock climbing and abseiling and coasteering, or for Segway and quad biking, head to Dragon Raiders Activity Park (8 miles). Take a group outing to Bedlam Paintball Snowdonia (8 miles) to get that team spirit going, or slow the pace with a tour of Purple Moose Brewery (5 miles), a trip on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (4.5 miles), or stroll around Harlech Castle (13 miles).

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This property is personally managed by Victoria.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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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 Cath 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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Reviewed by Sarah 1st April 2022

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Amazing cottage, amazing location. You truly are secluded here, yet only 15 minutes drive from Porthmadog. The hot tub is amazing, and there are plenty of things to do in the cottage if the weather is not great. We can't wait to go back. X

Reviewed by Daniel 26th March 2022

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Perfect getaway for friends and family

Reviewed by Bhavin 18th March 2022

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10/10! Highly recommended. Remote location, private with a stunning backdrop. It was beautiful, to stand there and take in the views - a must see. Loads of entertainment, wonderful facilities including a bbq and jacuzzi. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would look to come back in the future. Ian was friendly, helpful and attentive to details to ensuRead morere we enjoyed our stay. If youre looking for a base to climb snowdon (miners / Pyg track), this is the place for you! Hide

Reviewed by Joshua 11th March 2022

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Black Lake Cottage was absolutely perfect. It felt very remote, up a very narrow single tracked lane; but it was actually only 30 minutes from North Wales attractions like ZipWorld. The hot tub was great to sit in under the stars, and the games room/air hockey was a fun addition. The cottage was clean, with some beautiful views and it was cozy evenRead more in March! Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 18th February 2022

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We had the most fabulous family week with our adult children, their partners and our Grandson. The location of the house is completely beautiful, peaceful and memorable. In the day we walked and cycled. We gathered round the log fire each evening and played frustration which was frustrating. As the sun went down we sat in the hot tub watching the Read moresunset behind the hills. I would recommend a break here for every family away from the rat race. A never to be forgotten holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 4th February 2022

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We visited with our dog and would happily have stayed forever. If you want to be far away from the rat race, with all the necessary home comforts, then this is the cottage for you. Don't arrive in the dark as the road is a little precarious but you become accustomed to it and quickly learn to adapt. The peace and tranquility of this fabulous find, Read moreis second to none. The sheep roam freely, so you need to respect that (as does your dog) - but to me, that just added to the ambience. FABULOUS. Hide

Reviewed by Benjamin 28th January 2022

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Fantastic stay, the hot tub was lovely, and once the fire was roaring there really was nowhere else I would have rather been.

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