Borthwen, Barmouth

About Borthwen

Borthwen is a three-bedroom coastal cottage in Barmouth, North Wales. This spacious property sits on the Welsh coast with stunning sea views from its first-floor balcony. The ground floor twin bedroom makes it perfect for guests with mobility needs.

Barmouth offers a Blue Flag sandy beach just half a mile away. The town centre sits 0.5 miles from the property. You can walk to local pubs in minutes. The Mawddach Estuary provides excellent wildlife watching opportunities. Mount Cader Idris attracts walkers and cyclists.

The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms: two doubles and one ground-floor twin. The bathroom features both a bath and separate walk-in shower. Off-road parking accommodates four cars plus a very large garage for bike storage. The stylish kitchen includes a slim-line dishwasher and microwave. A small office with workstation suits remote workers.

Harlech Castle stands 10 miles away (20 minutes). Portmeirion Italianate Village makes a fantastic day out. The Barmouth Bridge walk to Fairbourne covers 4-6 miles. St David's golf course sits nearby.

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Borthwen. Perfect for families wanting beach access and outdoor activities in Gwynedd.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Borthwen

Spectacular Sea Views

The balcony offers breathtaking views across the coast. Perfect spot for morning coffee watching the waves roll in.

Perfect Beach Location

Blue Flag beach sits just half a mile away. Town centre shops and cafes within easy walking distance too.

Spacious Accommodation

Three good-sized bedrooms sleep six comfortably. Ground floor twin bedroom ideal for those avoiding stairs.

Excellent Parking

Off-road parking for four cars plus massive garage. Brilliant for storing bikes and outdoor equipment securely.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Modern kitchen with slim-line dishwasher and all essentials. Smart TV and WiFi keep everyone connected and entertained.

Dog-Friendly Coastal Retreat

One dog welcome to enjoy beach walks. Barmouth offers dog-friendly pubs and cafes throughout the town.

Getting To Borthwen

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Borthwen by car, follow the A496 coastal road into Barmouth. The cottage sits on the main road with excellent visibility. You'll have off-road parking for four cars plus a large garage upon arrival.

By Train

Barmouth railway station is within walking distance of the property. Regular services connect to Harlech, Fairbourne and Tywyn. You can leave your car parked and explore the coast by rail.

Off-road parking for four cars plus garage

Barmouth station (walking distance)

Located on A496 coastal road

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Harlech Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 14 miles

LL48 6ER

Mawddach Estuary Trail

Distance: 1 mile

LL42 1RR

Panorama Walk Barmouth

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL42 1SU

Barmouth Bridge to Fairbourne

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1HN

Cader Idris

Distance: 12 miles

SY20 9LW

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Local Bakery

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Independent Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Barmouth Railway Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

LL42 1EF

Blue Flag Beach

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1NA

St David's Golf Course

Distance: 2 miles

LL42 1PE

Harlech Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 14 miles

LL48 6ER

Mawddach Estuary Trail

Distance: 1 mile

LL42 1RR

Panorama Walk Barmouth

Distance: 0.1 miles

LL42 1SU

Barmouth Bridge to Fairbourne

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1HN

Cader Idris

Distance: 12 miles

SY20 9LW

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Local Bakery

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Independent Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1LY

Barmouth Railway Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

LL42 1EF

Blue Flag Beach

Distance: 0.5 miles

LL42 1NA

St David's Golf Course

Distance: 2 miles

LL42 1PE

Is Borthwen Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Barmouth's Blue Flag beach sits half a mile away with safe swimming and sandcastle building. The town offers traditional seaside amusements and independent shops. Kids love the Barmouth Bridge walk to Fairbourne. The large garage stores bikes securely for family cycling adventures. Nearby Harlech Castle provides historical exploration. The ground floor bedroom suits families with younger children perfectly.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Borthwen. The Blue Flag beach allows dogs year-round for running and swimming. Barmouth offers several dog-friendly pubs including The Last Inn nearby. The Panorama Walk starts right next door for hillside adventures. The large garage provides secure storage for leads and outdoor equipment. Off-road parking means easy access for dogs jumping in and out.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Borthwen

The Last Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1TE

Fanny Talbot Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1LY

The Bank Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1LY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Borthwen

Does Borthwen have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on coastal location and sea views instead.

Is Borthwen pet-friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at the property. Barmouth beach and surrounding walks are perfect for dogs.

How far is Borthwen from the beach?

The Blue Flag sandy beach is 0.5 miles from the cottage. You can walk there in about 10 minutes down a gentle slope.

What parking is available at Borthwen?

Off-road parking accommodates four cars plus a very large garage. The garage is excellent for secure bike storage.

How many bedrooms does Borthwen have?

The cottage has three bedrooms sleeping six guests. Two double bedrooms upstairs and one ground-floor twin bedroom.

Is there a ground floor bedroom at Borthwen?

Yes, the twin bedroom is located on the ground floor. This makes the property suitable for guests with mobility considerations.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slim-line dishwasher. A utility room houses the washing machine.

How far is Borthwen from Barmouth town centre?

The town centre is 0.5 miles away with shops and cafes. The nearest pub is just 0.1 miles from the property.

Borthwen Reviews

Andrew

Beautiful and comfortable situated in an ideal location.

We had a wonderful 7 days here, would definitely recommend to anyone 2 minute ... We had a wonderful 7 days here, would definitely recommend to anyone 2 minute walk from a beach and Barmouth Bridge, short 10 minute downhill walk to the town centre Lovely location, beautiful views

Tracey

We enjoyed our stay at Borthwen. It was close to access to the beach and only took 5 minutes to walk to the beach. The view was beautiful. The house was very nice and parking was great. I have a few ideas for the owners. Two keys would have been better than one. More cutlery would be good, especially tea spoons. Add the Freezer onto the items in the house online. Although it was generally clean in the house, i found a fly at the back of the fridge, and in the bedroom nearest the lounge, there was blood stains on the bottom sheet. The sheets looked clean, but the stains were old, this wasn't too good. I also had to clean the banister rail because it was sticky. I don't want these few comments to make you think we had a terrible time, far from it. They are just a few suggestions.

Perfect holiday home, very clean and comfortable, views from the lounge are amazing and just a short trip to the town, a lovely little pathway to a small beach is right opposite, great base for getting around will definitely stay again and recommend. Small issue with the keysafe really tricky to get into

Lauren

It was nice accommodation, a good location, good parking. I like baking so a few more cooking utensils and trays would have been nice. The dishwasher was handy but took many hours to finish. We made use of the puzzles. We would return in future.

Matthew

Perfect location to Barmouth, close enough to wander down into the town yet still feels peaceful. The little secret beach opposite the house is wonderful and you MUST do the panorama walk too, well worth it. Thank you so much!

Lovely place to stay. Everything you need for a self catering visit. Will stay again.

Ian Matthew

The property was lovely and clean and up to date. The beds were very comfortable and the shower and bathroom were brilliant. The weather all week was 18 degrees all week for October not a spot of rain. The SMART tv was brilliant. The beds were very comfy. Parking very good. No issues with road noise The Last Inn was a lovely pub and the myriddins tap for real ale lovers. Barmouth Bridge and the walk to Fairbourne and back about 46 miles flattish. The heating didnt seem to come on through the radiators but my partner was convinced it was underfloor heating as we were never cold. Great trip value for money will book again the week just flew by.

We had a wonderful stay. Facilities were perfect Just a short walk to town. Would definitely come back again.

Joanne

We loved our stay at Borthwen. The house felt like home straight away and was very clean and comfortable. Location brilliant for smaller beach and nice and close to town. Owner Dad Heath and son Jago were extremely responsive when I broke the key in the front door! One text, 20 mins later all was sorted. They were great. Would definitely recommend to al. Thank you

A brilliant stay at Borthwen, it's ideally situated for Barmouth 20mins a incline on way back. The local train to Harlech, Fairbourne & Tywyn meant we could leave the car. Borthwen is spacious & comfortable, great communication from Heath when we had a query. The panorama roadwalk is right next door. Barmouth has a wonderful beach & independent shops loved the bakery next to the mermaid fish shop. We ate out a couple of times at the barmouth hotel lovely meals good sized portions.

Rose Lynn

Cottage was lovely, clean and spacious would definitely recommend and stay again. Location fab, the only tiny thing I would like to mention is the lack of a rack for grill pan ,difficult when trying to cook bacon etc

Good spacious accommodation with parking at the side or in the garage. Comfortable beds, good kitchen but would need more china and glasses for a larger group, bathroom nice and clean. Well situated as only a few minutes walk into Barmouth, and close to the bridge over to Fairbourne. Quite a lot of traffic noise at busy times, and cars turning on the frontage, which is a shame. Lovely walks from the property over the hills at the back of Barmouth, and across the bridge, wonderful views. We only used our car once, and it was nice to know it was securely parked.

Sharon

Superb holiday home with lots of space and gorgeous view from the living room. Our second visit and we will be back again soon.

Lovely stay at Borthwen. The accommodation itself was very clean and spacious and we all thought the bedsmattresses were fantastic. The location of the accommodation is just brilliant, with shops and beach just a short stroll away. Barmouth is a lovely dog friendly town. There are plenty of scenic walks from the door step and a plethora of pubs and cafes to choose from, for refreshments. We would definitely return to Barmouth and wouldn't hesitate in booking this properly again.

Trevor

Lovely clean property in a beautiful location j

Stuart

A wonderful property in a great location. Really nice furniture and a very comfortable stay. Would definitely look to book again.

Trevor

Excellent clean place with brilliant views. Would recommend to all.

Ian Richard

A beautiful property in a perfect setting. The accommodation was perfect. Extremely comfortable and spacious. Barmouth itself is a fantastic place. Fanny Talbot and The Bank are 2 amazing restaurants and the Last Inn is a friendly welcoming pub within 5 minutes walk of the property.

Perfect location to visit Barmouth and area and good to have parking. Very clean, spacious and comfortable property with everything we needed. Lovely views and short walk into town. We really enjoyed our stay but have a few suggestions to add An informationwelcome pack would be helpful for new visitors eg local map, how to use equipment in property. A small heater in downstairs toilet would be an advantage on cold days.

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About Borthwen

Need To Know

What Guests Love

Spectacular Sea Views

Perfect Beach Location

Spacious Accommodation

Excellent Parking

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Dog-Friendly Coastal Retreat

Getting To Borthwen

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Borthwen Right For Your Group

For Families

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Last Inn

Fanny Talbot Restaurant

The Bank Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Borthwen Reviews