Clough Williams-Ellis built Cottages - Port Meirion, Gwynedd
Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd
There is something incredibly magical about the village with so many things to notice and find and dwell over - including the most incredible views over the ever-changing estuary. Sir Clough Williams-Ellis built Portmeirion between 1925 to 1976 to prove that development need not mean defilement. And he certainly proved a point. The buildings are stunning - particularly at twi-light - at any time really - there are so many colours and styles and contrasts to appreciate as an adult - as a child? Well I think Eve and Lottie thought they were in fairy-land - particularly once all the day visitors had left and the "select few" got to mill about and pretend that the space was theirs!
There are tiny little pathways to happen upon, woodland to explore, beaches to run on - it's an idyllic place - probably romanticised by the fact that we had the most fabulous weather that Britain can offer over a long weekend. We got to prance about the village, we got to splash in what became the ‘paddling pool', we got to swim in the stunning pool alongside the estuary, we got to eat delicious food whilst enjoying the most superb view of the estuary in the restaurant, we got to sit and relax on the lovely lawned terrace whilst the girls got to race around the village and explore as it's so safe - and they were made so very welcome - continually. We were part of a gathering, all of whom had the most perfect time.
All of the cottages in the village are let as rooms and suites as part of the Hotel Portmeirion, or as self-catering cottages sleeping up to 8 people. The village has several cafes and eight different shops including one selling the famous Port Meirion Pottery designed by Clough's daughter Susan Williams-Ellis.
There are seventeen self-catering cottages sleeping from three to eight people. The cottages are let on a weekly basis from April to November and over the Christmas and New Year period. From November to March the cottages are available for three nights at the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and four nights during the week.?All cottages have colour television, dvd and a direct dial telephone and fully equipped kitchens. Heating, towels and linen are included in the price. Beds are prepared for your arrival.
All cottages have facilities to download films on demand and to access Broadband via your own laptop.
A maid service is available if required at a fixed hourly rate. Baby-sitting can be arranged if prior notice is given. Newspapers, bread and milk are available form the "Pot Jam" shop.
You are welcome to use the Hotel and Castell Deudraeth catering facilities – do give them advance notice if possible. Picnic hampers or packed lunch can also be arranged – you just need to order the night before it’s required. Alternatively you might want to do an on-line shop – the local Tesco delivers to the village.
The Hotel's lovely heated pool (May - September) is available to use. Towels are provided and may be collected from the Hotel.
The Hotel restaurant now holds 2 AA rosettes – get that babysitter in and have a grown up night out – you won’t regret it!
1 review(s) for Clough Williams-Ellis built Cottages - Port Meirion
Gilly Harper - Manchester on 23 January 2009
Portmeirion is a colourful oasis on the North Wales coast, and perfect for young children to potter down to the sea, or through the woods and gardens. The architecture is amazing, and in the evening, when the day visitors leave, you can have the place to yourself. Meals at the hotel are amazing (and good for a child-free evening out!), whilst the castle hotel at the head of the drive caters for childrens' meals too, with a big garden for them to run around in. There's lots to do in the area (the West Highland railway was very popular with our children), and the outdoor pool was warm even on cloudy days.
