Description
Aberdovey / Aberdyfi LL35 0ND
PORPOISE is one of Aberdovey Hillside Village's houses, cottages and apartments that sleep 3-8, prices vary, for full property details and availability and online booking go to our website). Note all our photos in Gallery are 16 x 9 to see them in full width click on photo, we have hundreds of photos on our website and many more of Porpoise so please check out our website to fully appreciate Porpoise - Aberdovey Hillside Village and the area around.
CHANGEOVERS ARE ON A MONDAY AND FRIDAY - SHORT BREAKS 3 NIGHT WEEKEND BREAK AND 4 NIGHT MIDWEEK BREAK - BOOK FOR MORE THAN A WEEK AND HAVE A DISCOUNT - BOOK PORPOISE AS A COUPLE AND GET A DISCOUNT - MINIMUM STAY 3 NIGHTS
PORPOISE- Aberdovey Hillside Village is located in Aberdovey (Aberdyfi in Welsh) at the southern tip of the Snowdonia National Park on the West Wales coast, enjoying a southerly outlook over the Dovey estuary and Cardigan Bay; it is in Mid Wales, yet in Gwynedd which is in North Wales. Aberdovey is a great central location from which to explore the delights of the Cardigan Bay coast and the mountains of Snowdonia by road or rail, as well as the rural beauty of Mid Wales.
PORPOISE is LESS THAN 70 METRES FROM THE WATER'S EDGE, in the grounds of Aberdovey Hillside Village, which is idyllically located at the heart of the picturesque seaside village of Aberdovey (Aberdyfi), in the Snowdonia National Park. Porpoise offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with AMAZING, ever-changing, CLEAR SEA VIEWS, a short walk from all the many attractions that Aberdovey has to offer, including its miles of sandy beaches.
PORPOISE is part of Hillside Village, a complex of holiday cottages, houses, and apartments, with a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities, set in its own private grounds. More information can be found on our website, as to what a holiday experience at Aberdovey Hillside Village is like. Hillside Village nestles into the hillside with the use of local stone and landscaping, it is a peaceful haven regardless of the time of year, often the only sound you can hear are the waves. Our dedicated and friendly team are available 24/7 to help ensure your stay is as relaxing as can be.
PORPOISE has an open plan living area , with a cathedral ceiling incorporating a mezzanine floor above part of it. A spacious double bedroom with sea views, a twin bedroom and on the mezzanine, a double and single beds, a bathroom and a shower room. A sizable balcony and an enclosed garden, though on the second floor with amazing panoramic sea views it has ground floor access with a gentle path access, the front door has a level threshold.
PORPOISE's spacious, comfortable design and breath-taking views make it perfect for families or groups of friends, looking to stay together in one property. It is also a fantastic option for couples, who can take advantage of the low occupancy discount.
PORPOISE is also frequently booked as part of a multi-property booking with other properties at Hillside Village, its dining table seats 8. If being used as part of the multi property booking and is where guests from other properties will be dining additional tableware can be provided and can seat 12 to dine comfortably, checkout our FAMILY GROUP HOLIDAYS page on our website. Porpoise is often booked with F1 Otter and/or J2 Walrus.
PORPOISE is super dog friendly, 2 dogs may stay with their owners, if the dogs are of smaller breeds, then we could be considered additional dogs, give us a call to check. Hillside Village welcomes dogs to stay with us they get their own special welcome. Check out the DOGS page on our website. Porpoise has an enclosed and gated area including part laid to lawn. 3 dogs maybe considered, please contact us to check.
PORPOISE is particularly suitable for those looking for a property that is accessible for those with limited mobility. All rooms are on a single level except for the mezzanine floor, access is via a level threshold at ground level. It is wheelchair friendly. Shower/bath seats can be provided if required, as with a raised toilet seat. The access is via a path and pedestrian bridge navigable by a wheelchair, in all about 20 metres from the front door.
PORPOISE enjoys amazing, ever-changing, south facing sea views of the Dyfi (Dovey) estuary, hills, mountains, Cardigan Bay and beyond. Check out our two WEBCAMS on our website, they are set up to pan from East through South to the West and back again 24/7.
LIVING ACCOMMODATION
PORPOISE's living area is spacious and open plan, it provides access to bedroom 3 on the mezzanine floor above it.
The lounge is at its southern end and provides access to its balcony. As can be seen from the photographs the sea views are spectacular. It has a granite topped coffee table, two new leather sofas (2 and 3 person) and two feature chairs. There is a 42" Smart TV with digital Freeview with a DVD player. Hillside Village has a library of DVDs as well as books for guests to borrow.
The Dining area is in the central part of the space below the mezzanine and the dining table is set into a large bay window with views South and East including sea views. The granite topped table seats 8.
The kitchen is situated adjacent to the dining area. It has the following appliances Dishwasher, Fridge and Freezer, Electric fan oven and hob. There is plenty of storage space and kitchen equipment with matching utensils for 8.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATION
PORPOISE has three bedrooms sleeping 6 as follows:
Bedroom 1 - A spacious double with chest of drawers, bedside tables and built-in wardrobe. Sea Views over estuary and beyond.
Bedroom 2 - A spacious Twin, with chest of drawers and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 – Mezzanine floor - double bed and a single; freestanding combination unit wardrobe, drawers, vanity area and bedside tables; See for access arrangements in the Access and Parking paragraph below and photographs.
THE TWO BATH / SHOWER ROOMS
PORPOISE's spacious Family Bathroom and shower room both have WC's, refer below for accessibility features.
ACCESS AND PARKING
PORPOISE parking is in the Guest Car Park, two parking spaces can be provided for Porpoise, additional parking spaces subject to availability, however only one parking space will be provided unless guests specifically request otherwise. The property is all on one level, except for the mezzanine sleeping area (Bedroom 3) above the living area, access is via a steep stair with hand holds, handrail and is gated at the top, there is also a removable cover board to the stair that can be put in place to prevent small children from climbing the stair. Use of the Mezzanine by children is the Principal Guest's decision. The rest of the Porpoise is accessible for those with limited mobility. There are grab rails in bathroom and shower rooms, bath and shower seats and raised toilet seat can be provided on request. The access to Porpoise is via a short path and pedestrian bridge access. The access is gated and the approach to Porpoise is via a enclose area partially laid to lawn.
As to finding Aberdovey Hillside Village in Aberdovey and where Aberdovey is in relation to where you live check out OUR LOCATION page on our website. Porpoise is located in the perfect position for enjoying Aberdovey and the area, by foot, rail or car.
GENERALLY AT HILLSIDE VILLAGE
In respect of all our properties the lounges are comfortably furnished with sofas and armchairs, coffee tables and TV with free-to-air digital. Beds are made up prior to arrival, with pillows, duvets and all bed linen (no bath or hand towels are provided). Whether properties have more than one bath / shower room and its content is specified for each property on their page. All kitchens are equipped with electric or gas hobs & ovens, microwave ovens, toasters, automatic kettles, refrigerator, most have separate freezers and a comprehensive range of cooking utensils. All utility costs are inclusive. Washing machines and dryers are in the guest laundrette off the Terrace Lounge.
WI-FI AND SMART TVs
We know that being able to connect to the outside world is part of life today and particularly important for families to have a Wi-Fi network they can connect to for their children. We are pleased to say that with a combination of our Superfast Broadband transmitted through numerous access points and our EE 5G hubs connected to a 5G transmitter in line of sight across the estuary we have this covered. We are in the process of making all our TV's, Smart TVs for 2024. In addition to EE having a 5G service, all the other networks provide good 4G indoor and outside service to us.
We have several properties that are accessible for those with restricted mobility, and can provide shower or bath seats and raised toilet seats. For young families cots and high chairs are available. It is a wonderful place for just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet and the ever-changing views.
ABERDOVEY AND THE AREA AROUND
HILLSIDE VILLAGE is only a short walk from pubs, restaurants, shops, beaches a part from its on-site indoor and outdoor facilities for all the family.
You can walk to anywhere in Aberdovey from Hillside Village, and up into the hills above us using the Wales Coast Path, which we are on! There is another public footpath that takes you along a scenic route to Penhelig, from the Penhelig Railway Station you can enjoy the delightful scenery of the Cambrian Coast Railway to such places as Tywyn and connect to the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway; Harlech Castle; Portmerion and Porthmadog (which is on the Festiniog & Welsh Highland Railway and travel on by steam loco to Caernarfon, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Beddgelert amongst others).
THERE IS PLENTY TO DO IN WALKING DISTANCE ON LAND OR WATER!
Sailing, Sailboarding, Kitesurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding on the estuary,
enjoy the waves off the length of the beach, which is open to Cardigan Bay - surfing, body boarding, kitesurfing etc, watch out for the dolphins there too, as they follow fish in close to the shore.
Chartered Fishing Trips. Crabbing off the Jetty a must for kids during their stay.
Golf at Aberdovey Golf Club - PGA Lessons, Caddies, buggies and trolley hire
Aberdovey Lawn Bowls Club is open to visitors, it has in addition to a fine Lawn Bowling Green, Tennis Courts, Croquet and Putting course.
Take to your road or mountain bike and enjoy the variety of terrain. Bike hire is also available. Fish the river Dovey (Dyfi) and enjoy some of the best sea trout and salmon fishing in the uk
Neuadd Dyfi - holds a variety of events throughout the year, including Art exhibitions, theatre and musical productions both local and those on tour, and every January the Aberdovey Panto (see a pic of one of the productions above!).
Just a short walk away are Aberdovey's stylish boutiques and other specialty shops, an art gallery where local artist exhibit; there is pharmacy and two small supermarkets one incorporating a Post Office; there’s an award-winning butcher (Welsh lamb is a speciality, of course!) and you can buy freshly-caught seafood from the harbour pier (Dai's Shed).
Aberdovey ice-cream parlours, cafes, restaurants, pubs and of course is a fish and chip shop, and other takeaways some of the restaurants offer a takeaway service too.
There are plenty of other things to do, just a short drive or train journey along the Cambrian Coast Railway. Check out our website and enjoy running through the examples places to visit and things to activities to do on our website. Examples of which in Tywyn are its Cinema and Leisure Centre, Monday Markets Machynlleth MOMA and the Tabernacle, Wednesday Markets, the Centre of Alternative Technology, RSPB Yynshir the Osprey Centre, Corris and King Arthur's Labyrinth and Mine Explorers, Mountain Bike trails at Dyfi Bike Park and at Coed y Brenen, Castell y Bere, Bird Rock, Cregennen Lakes, Cadair idris, Dolgellau, Harlech Castle, Portmerion, Pony trekking, Zipworld Llechwedd and many others.
Bookings made more than 6 weeks in advance require a 30% deposit payment. The full balance, including any optional extras chosen, is due 6 weeks before your holiday commences. Bookings made less than 6 weeks before arrival will require the full payment to be made at the time of booking.
Note: Cots and Highchairs are available free of charge subject to availability. Infants under three do not count in relation to occupancy of the property.