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Offering a garden and garden view, The Little Boat House is situated in Talsarnau, 34 km from Snowdon and 40 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.4 km from Portmeirion. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, the holiday home provides a baby safety gate. Harlech Castle is 7.2 km from The Little Boat House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Talsarnau
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tomkins
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the little boat house was VERY clean, comfortable and well decorated, it had a lovely garden and amazing views. location was great and easy to get around North Wales in the car and the carport was good, as the car was so close for getting bags in...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and in a great location for walks, great beaches and a visit to Portmeirion Village. Beautiful views from the garden decking as well.
  • Gaynor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything you needed home from home , the views beautiful
  • Nikkd
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable cottage with all mod cons. Free off-road parking under a carport. Very peaceful with lovely patio/garden area. Excellent wifi. Quiet rural location within easy driving distance of Harlech, Portmeirion and Porthmadog.
  • Jithu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, excellent facilities, and an amazing view from the garden. The Little Boat House is tastefully decorated, has designated parking, and had ample space for 3 adult guests. What a fantastic place to stay.
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every detail had been thought of, it was the perfect place to relax after a day of walking and exploring. When splitting the cost between 3 adults it worked out very reasonable.
  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really cosy, excellent location and facilities. Visited as a couple of friends - accomodation provided a lovely room each as well as a lounge and kitchen area for all our needs.
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    We were given excellent instructions on how to get there and how everything worked. The Little Boat House is comfortable, clean and great value. We loved the homely touches given to it by our host and especially the beach theme throughout.
  • Sheen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spotlessly clean with everything thing you need evan down to coffee ☕️ machine, washing machine and full kitchen facilities. Lovely little garden for relaxing and some lovely walks. Would definitely return 👍.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful little house, very clean and comfortable. The kitchen had great facilities - everything we needed. The location is in a beautiful area, with lots nearby to see. Within easy driving distance of Portmeirion, Eryri National Park, Royal...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello, have car but is public transport feasible or very erratic/not worth the hassle? Also are taxis ok for perhaps getting home from local pub? thx

    Hi The bus stop is just a few steps away and the train station about 5- 10 mins walk. Timetables are available online Transport for wales Cambrian l..
    Answered on 15 January 2023
  • Is it dog friendly ?

    Hi Unfortunately the Little boat house does not allow pets. Thanks for your question. Kind regards Jane
    Answered on 25 January 2021
  • Hello Is there parking for two cars (my in laws are coming too) Thank you

    Yes there is room for 2 cars One in the carport and one directly outside
    Answered on 6 June 2021
  • Dear Jane, We'll arrive at your lovely cottage at 14th Nov. Would you please give us a bit information about climbing Mount Snowdon (we're confused w..

    Yes no problem Snowdon is the mountain, whereas Snowdonia the area. (Nat park) check the Snowdonia website as it has everything you need.Routes/ car p..
    Answered on 6 November 2021
  • Is there a hot tub at this property? How far is the nearest sandy/swimming beach ?

    Hi there Thanks for your query. There is no hot tub. The nearest Sandy beach is the amazing Harlech beach a 10 min drive to the car park/toilets...
    Answered on 7 March 2021
  • Do you have bbq facilities

    Hi Yes we have a weber bbq out on the patio. We do ask guests to bring their own charcoal as this is not provided. Jane
    Answered on 11 May 2024
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Hosted by Jane

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Jane
Welcome to Y Tŷ Cychod Bach (The Little Boat house) A comfy warm and cosy base for exploring the beautiful countryside of mountains and coast set in Snowdonia National Park. Based in the village of Ynys (Island), next to the Dwyryd Estuary . A short drive between Harlech (3 miles) and Porthmadog (6.9 miles).
Breathtaking mountain views and beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches. So many places to see and visit. There’s something for everyone. Snowdon - just under 1 hrs drive to Llanberis Portmeirion Village - Minffordd Harlech Castle - World Heritage Centre Harlech swimming pool and indoor climbing centre. Zip world /bounce below - Blaenau Ffestiniog The Famous St David’s golf club / Harlech a must Tee for any golf fan Porthmadog/Criccieth/Barmouth/Dolgellau - lots of unique shops and cafes Good Food: eating out The Ship Aground (pub food) - Talsarnau The Eating Gorilla - amazing vegan food, Penrhyndeudraeth The Bistro Harlech The Victoria Inn - Llanbedr (outside play area & large beer garden Ty Mawr Hotel- Llanbedr Hafan Artro - Llanbedr Great transport links just a few steps from the front door Bus - Barmouth - Porthmadog Train Station (Unmanned) Cambian Line Pwllheli - Barmouth (With additional links nationwide).
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Little Boat House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Little Boat House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

    FAQs about The Little Boat House

    • The prices at The Little Boat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Little Boat House has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Little Boat House can accommodate the following group size:

      • 5 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Little Boat House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The Little Boat House is 1 miles from the centre of Talsarnau. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Yes, The Little Boat House is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Little Boat House on this page.

      • Check-in at The Little Boat House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.