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Aelfor, Harlech

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Rating
4.9
out of 5
North Wales & Snowdonia » Harlech
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Aelfor is a luxurious 4-bedroom lodge in Harlech, Gwynedd, sitting pretty within Snowdonia National Park. The uninterrupted sea views towards St David's Championship Links Golf Course and Snowdonia mountains will knock your socks off. This spacious pad mixes old-school character with modern bits and bobs that'll make your holiday a breeze.

The location is spot on. You're less than a mile from shops and pubs and just a short walk to the beach. Fancy a round of golf? The championship course is right there. Want mountains? They're staring you in the face.

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About Aelfor

Aelfor is a luxurious 4-bedroom lodge in Harlech, Gwynedd, sitting pretty within Snowdonia National Park. The uninterrupted sea views towards St David's Championship Links Golf Course and Snowdonia mountains will knock your socks off. This spacious pad mixes old-school character with modern bits and bobs that'll make your holiday a breeze.

The location is spot on. You're less than a mile from shops and pubs and just a short walk to the beach. Fancy a round of golf? The championship course is right there. Want mountains? They're staring you in the face. The multi-level garden gives you different spots to enjoy those jaw-dropping views - perfect for that morning coffee before the kids wake up and start demanding things.

Inside you'll find four bedrooms that sleep 8 people total - two super-king-size (one with zip/link beds), one twin and one double. Two en-suites plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom mean no queuing for the loo. The kitchen's packed with gadgets including an American-style fridge/freezer with ice machine (hello cocktails!), wine chiller and even a Quooker tap. The sitting room has a leather electric reclining corner sofa - perfect for collapsing after a day of Welsh adventures.

Nearby attractions include Harlech Castle (0.5 miles, 10 minutes' walk), Portmeirion Village (11 miles, 25 minutes' drive), Zip World Slate Caverns (13 miles, 30 minutes) and Shell Island (7 miles, 15 minutes). Beach lovers can be on the sand within minutes.

Aelfor is perfect for family gatherings or mates' getaways. The hot tub on the front patio is the cherry on top - nothing beats bubbles with a view. Who needs a 5-star hotel when you've got all this?

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Aelfor

Stunning Views

Wake up to breathtaking vistas of Snowdonia mountains and St David's Golf Course. Perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening drinks.

Luxury Hot Tub

Relax in the bubbling hot tub after exploring Snowdonia. Guests love unwinding with a glass of prosecco while taking in the scenery.

High-End Kitchen

The kitchen impresses with its American-style fridge/freezer, wine chiller and Quooker tap. Everything you need for cooking fantastic meals.

Spotlessly Clean

Multiple reviews mention the impeccable cleanliness. The property is maintained to exceptional standards throughout.

Thoughtful Welcome Pack

Guests appreciate the locally-sourced welcome hamper with Welsh cakes, honey, butter and other treats from the village shop.

Perfect Location

Just minutes from shops, pubs and the beach. Ideal base for exploring Harlech Castle and Snowdonia National Park.

Getting To Aelfor

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Aelfor by car, follow the A496 to Harlech. The property is located within Snowdonia National Park with good road access and sits in a prime position with views towards the sea and mountains.

By Train

For rail travelers, Harlech has its own railway station on the Cambrian Coast Line. From the station, it's a short taxi ride or approximately 15-minute walk to reach Aelfor.

Off-road parking available
Harlech station (0.7 miles)
Accessible from the A496

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Harlech Castle
Distance: 0.5 miles
LL46 2YH
Portmeirion Village
Distance: 11 miles
LL48 6ER
Zip World Slate Caverns
Distance: 13 miles
LL41 3NB
Harlech Beach Walk
Distance: 1 mile
LL46 2UG
Snowdonia National Park Trails
Distance: 0 miles
LL46 2YA
Shell Island Coastal Path
Distance: 7 miles
LL45 2PJ
Harlech Village Shops
Distance: 0.4 miles
LL46 2YA
Porthmadog High Street
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9LP
Barmouth Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1AF
Harlech Railway Station
Distance: 0.7 miles
LL46 2UE
St David's Golf Course
Distance: 0.8 miles
LL46 2UB
Llanfair Slate Caverns
Distance: 3.5 miles
LL46 2SA
Harlech Castle
Distance: 0.5 miles
LL46 2YH
Portmeirion Village
Distance: 11 miles
LL48 6ER
Zip World Slate Caverns
Distance: 13 miles
LL41 3NB
Harlech Beach Walk
Distance: 1 mile
LL46 2UG
Snowdonia National Park Trails
Distance: 0 miles
LL46 2YA
Shell Island Coastal Path
Distance: 7 miles
LL45 2PJ
Harlech Village Shops
Distance: 0.4 miles
LL46 2YA
Porthmadog High Street
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9LP
Barmouth Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1AF
Harlech Railway Station
Distance: 0.7 miles
LL46 2UE
St David's Golf Course
Distance: 0.8 miles
LL46 2UB
Llanfair Slate Caverns
Distance: 3.5 miles
LL46 2SA

Is Aelfor Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love the multi-level garden for outdoor games and the nearby beach just 1 mile away. Zip World Slate Caverns (13 miles) offers thrilling adventures with zip lines and underground trampolines. Shell Island (7 miles) provides beach exploration and shell collecting. Harlech Castle (0.5 miles) lets young ones explore medieval history with towers to climb and battlements to run along.
For Couples
Couples will appreciate the two super-king bedrooms with en-suite facilities for privacy and comfort. The hot tub offers romantic evenings under the stars with mountain and sea views. The kitchen's wine chiller and American fridge with ice machine make date nights in special. Take sunset walks on Harlech beach or enjoy quiet dinners in local pubs just 0.3 miles away.
Pet Friendly
Aelfor welcomes pets with its multi-level garden providing outdoor space for dogs to explore. The property sits within Snowdonia National Park, offering countless walking trails right from your doorstep. Harlech beach (1 mile away) has sections that allow dogs year-round, perfect for sandy runs and splashing in the waves. Local pubs are often dog-friendly too.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Aelfor

Y Branwen Hotel & Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YA

Castle Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YH

Llew Glas Cafe

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Aelfor

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Aelfor features a hot tub on the front patio. It offers a perfect spot to relax while enjoying the stunning views of the sea and Snowdonia mountains.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Aelfor welcomes pets. The property has a multi-level garden with both patio and lawn areas where your dogs can enjoy some outdoor time.
How many people can stay at Aelfor?
Aelfor accommodates up to 8 guests. The property has four bedrooms including two super-king-size rooms (one with zip/link option), one twin room and one double room.
What amenities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with an induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer with ice machine, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee maker, wine chiller, air fryer and a Quooker tap. There's also a smart TV in the kitchen/diner area.
How far is the beach from the property?
The beach is approximately 1 mile from Aelfor. It's a short and pleasant walk or a very quick drive to reach the sandy shores.
What's special about the bathrooms?
Aelfor has three bathrooms in total. Two bedrooms have en-suite facilities with walk-in showers, while the third bathroom is a Jack-and-Jill style with both a freestanding bath and walk-in shower.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Aelfor provides off-road parking for guests. You can park your vehicles safely on the property during your stay.
What local attractions are nearby?
Harlech Castle is just 0.5 miles away, Portmeirion Village is within 11 miles, Zip World Slate Caverns is 13 miles away and Shell Island is only 7 miles from the property. The St David's Championship Links Golf Course is also visible from the property.

Aelfor Reviews

We had a fantastic stay at Aelfor. The views from the property were breathtaking, such a beautiful view of the sea and the mountains. The property itself was furnished to a high standard and was very comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen was gorgeous and well stocked with all you could need, although dish cloths and some washing up liquid would have been handy for items that can go in the dishwasher. As everyone has mentioned the driveway is a little challenging but you soon get used to it. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were spacious and well furnished. We would definitely stay here again.
Elaine
The property is beautiful and spotlessly clean. Comfy beds, fully equipped kitchen, especially liked the wine chiller
Nahied
Stunning property with the best view in North Wales. Just wow. The photos dont do the property justice. We ended up taking a panoramic photo of the view. Everything was perfect. We will be coming back next year !!!
This was our second stay at this delightful house. I have written an extensive review previously, so I will keep this review short and sweet. The property was perfect, beautifully designed and decorated with extensive premium featuresfixtures and fittings. Ample rom for my family of 8 and our dogs. Welcome hamper was again a lovely touch on behalf of the owners. All the previous feedback had been addressed, showing that the property owners really do care that their guests have a wonderful stay. The only feedback I have on this occasion was to do with the garden area there was a lot of dog mess from previous renters all over the garden, we spent the 1st hour of our arrival cleaning it all up. I don't blame the property owners for this, I blame previous renters who need to learn to pick up after their dogs! Please respect the property and other guests if you do take dogs to this property.
Catherine
Wow! What an incredible house! So beautifully decorated and finished, very clean and well equipped, had everything we needed and more. Unconfident drivers might find the driveway challenging but well worth it for the amazing views!
The house and facilities were beautiful. The drive was scary and had great difficulty towards the top of the drive as wheels were spinning and didnt have any grip on our arrival. However it had rained. Changed the automatic to a manual setting and it was okay. Just wanted to point out that the front patio is not enclosed. Your description says enclosed front patio. There are steps down to where the cars are parked and also steps up to the back garden. We were aware that the back garden was not enclosed. We could not allow our dog onto the patio for this reason. The toilet seat was loose in the front bedroom ensuite on the left. There was also a chip in one of the small glasses in the kitchen. Apart from those issues we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Absolutely wonderful! Spent 3 nights here and the house was superb . They had thought of everything to make our stay here special Only down side was the steep drive way which was abit hair raising but the house made up for it
Nicholas
Great house, very comfortable and spacious for our party of six, with lovely view over the bay. House was very well maintained and presented. We were also lucky with beautiful weather. I don't envy anyone getting up the drive in the winter!
Amanda
Wow, wow , wow! This holiday home is absolutely beautiful! The owners have thought of everything to make your stay as luxurious as possible. We had a fantastic 2 night stay here and wish we had longer. The weather was lovely which made our stay even better as we got to sit outside on the patio area which has the most scenic view and watch the beautiful sun set on both nights. Thank you so much for such a beautiful stay, we would 100 book again if we were looking to stay in Harlech in the future.
Tim & Trish
Wow! What an amazing house with fantastic views. The house itself is beyond anything we've stayed in before and the local area is stunning with fabulous walks.
Had a fab time incredible views helped by the amazing weather! Three generations enjoyed our stay very comfy beds, great local food and lots of nearby walks roman steps & Nantcol Waterfalls too much time enjoying the hot tub to brave Snowdon! Kids loved Harlech Castle and evenings on the beach. Thanks so much!
Honestly, we were very pleasantly surprised with the property, its position gives the most glorious views, especially at sunset. The fixtures and fittings were quality and couldnt be better. Really couldnt fault anything. Easy walk into Harlech, just note no footpath. If your fit enough, excellent walking on the doorstep. Only one negative comment, the access drive is very steep and challenging as mentioned by other guests.
Waddington
Thank you for an amazing stay, the property and views are beautiful. We will definitely be back.
Bowden
Wow! Wow! Wow! What a fabulous home to bring all your family together and enjoy quality time together. The house is utterly amazing, everything has been thought of of so wonderfully. The quality is outstanding!!! Can recommend Harlech Castle, The Hotel Portmeirion. Thank you for a lovely stay.
The Jones
Thank you, we have had a wonderful break. This house is just amazing Dream kitchen! The weather was mixed but the house made up for it. Driving up the driveway was an experience!! But loved it here. Thank you.
Andrew And Friends
Thank you for an amazing week, fabulous house wonderful views. We did a few walks 2 from Llanbedr which included eating at the Victoria Inn, which we would recommend. We did another walk along the river and and through the valley at Talybont. We used the buses to get around and didnt use our cars all week. We will be back.
Darren
Great house with amazing views. We loved our stay and didnt want to leave. Sitting in the chairs overlooking the sea or sitting in the hot tub on the evening, we couldnt ask for anything better. We had everything we needed in the house and we were really impressed with how clean the property was. Thank you for our welcome gift. We will definitely be booking again soon, we cant wait to go back.
Thank you for making our 4 day break so fab. The house is gorgeous and you have thought of all the details. Comfy beds nice bedding etc etc.. The views ever changing with the weather. We have enjoyed family precious time and its a very nice feeling in this house. Thank you for the goody basket. Thank you again, hot tub amazing. The Short family
Pettener
What a wonderful week we have had here in Harlech. The sunshine has made an appearance here all week which I dont think we have ever experienced in Wales. We've visited Barmouth and had fish and chips, stopped for a drink in The Victoria taken the train to Aberdovey and ridden the Forest Coaster and walked on the beach. After owning Aelfor for 20 years we had the pleasure of booking it to see how the new owners have transformed the property. What a beautiful job you have done! It looks fantastic and we will miss the views and the homely feel xxxx
Murphy
Thanks for a lovely stay. Property is fantastic in a great location. We cant wait to come back in July
The house was absolutely incredible! ! The best we have stayed at. We cant recommend highly enough. It was perfect, clean, modern, comfortable, well equipped, and the views are out of this world! I have already booked two further weeks at the house! Its wonderful, thank you for a brilliant stay.
Amy, Becky, Holly, Kate, Kitty And Vicky
Wow what a wonderful stay we have had in your beautiful house! Thank you, everything was perfect! We haven't stayed in a house before that was as equipted, clean or perfect. The view is out of this world! We loved sitting at the end of the garden, the view was incredible. Thank you, best mothers day ever! We are booking today for next year!
Claire
Wow! What a beautiful house decorated to a really high spec and the views are simply amazing. Everything we needed in the house and more. Cant fault the property it was spotless and very comfortable and plenty spacious enough for 2 families. Views, patio and hot tub areas all brilliant. Very quiet area with lots of walks around. Its not far from Barmouth which was lovely. The drive is very, very steep so a confident driver is a must and a decent car, ideally 4 wheel drive. Views and house are stunning once up there so worth it but just something to be aware of. Light around the hot tub would also be a great addition.
Claire Simon Christine And The Kids
Absolutely loved our stay at Aelfor, the house is beautiful with wonderful views, absolutely perfect. We visited a few local villages and thankfully the weather was kindish. Thank you so much for the welcome pack and prosecco, a welcome treat to have in the hot tub. Thank you again, Claire Simon Christine
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