Holiday rentals and lettings in Porthmadog

Between the Llŷn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National Park, the busy harbour town of Porthmadog enjoys an attractive setting with an estuary, narrow gauge railways and friendly locals who will give you a warm welcome. Porthmadog's doors are always open for you and your family to spend pleasant days in holiday rentals by the beautiful waters of the estuary, and to enjoy the multitude of friendly locals who will be happy to serve you.

Little Porthmadog is the perfect place if you're looking to unwind for a few days. You'll find lovely holiday rentals with terraces with sitting areas to enjoy a beer overlooking the beach, as well as hot tubs for chilly evenings or to relax after a walk through the village streets. Other rentals will also offer breakfast and welcome cakes! From townhouses to secluded meadow houses, the village has plenty of options to stay in to suit your tastes and needs.

Considered Porthmadog's most beloved landmark, The Cob is an embankment that was built in 1810 by William Madocks. The mile-long embankment led to the creation of a new natural harbour for small boats, and Porthmadog came into being as a result. This precious landmark crosses the Glaslyn Estuary and runs from the railway station to the engine sheds at the southern end. By that time, the innovative track became the main route for the Ffestiniog slate to reach the town. Today tourists take a walk along the embankment to appreciate the beautiful views of the Snowden mountain range to the east and the coast to the west.

Located at Harbour railway Station at the western end of Cob, Ffestiniog Railway has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest railway company in the world. The company owns the world's oldest steam engine, named Prince. More than 150 years after its construction, you can take a trip on this historic train into the mountains. From Porthmadog it is a 13 and a half mile journey to the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. You'll pass through the forests of Snowdonia National Park, quiet meadows and past lakes clinging to a mountainside. The railway journey is the number one attraction in the city. You can also travel along the southern end of the Welsh Highland Railway which passes through the UK's most beautiful National Trust site, the Aberglaslyn Pass.

Escape the urban jungle and enjoy the water! Porthmadog offers a variety of water sports such as canoeing, kayaking, and water skiing. For a mini-adventure, you can rent a kayak, navigate the flat water estuary and enjoy a relaxing trip through different ecosystems. The excursions also offer canoeing, so you can also try out other boats. This is a relaxed activity ideal for family groups. And when the conditions are right, you can opt for paddleboarding at Black Rock Sands beach with SUP Madog.

Although if you want something more adrenaline-fuelled, just 17 minutes from Porthmadog in the village of Harlech, Adrenalin Addicts offer a great selection of extreme adventures. You can enjoy activities such as coasteering which involves climbing and jumping off rocks, swimming and exploring hidden caves; extreme canyoning, an activity where you'll slide down large natural slides and jump off cliff edges; white water tubing where you'll descend river rapids in a float; and rock climbing on the best cliffs in Wales. Best of all, you don't need to be an expert to do these activities.

Black Rocks Llamas will give you a fabulous experience you won't forget. Meet the Guinness World Record winning Caspa llama, hike with amazing llamas and pose with one of these gentle creatures for a photo op. The experience with these animals lasts about an hour and a half, so you'll have plenty of time to interact with your fluffy companion. This is a must-see interactive attraction in Porthmadog, especially if you're travelling with the kids.

The Purple Moose Brewery microbrewery offers a wide range of Purple Moose beers from regular lines to limited editions! Enjoy popular beers such as Dark Side of the Moose and Snowdonia — brewed with Welsh mountain water and natural ingredients — and try Black Rock stout with a hint of bitter or a chocolate ale with chocolate and vanilla flavours. You'll also find craft ciders, gin, and other alcoholic beverages from other Welsh producers.

With a modern and contemporary space, Breaktimes offers you the best breakfasts and lunches. Meanwhile, Allports Ltd has won numerous awards, including UK Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, and offers the best fish and chips. If you like Indian food, Sima Tandoori is the home of curry and serves a wide range of traditional dishes with plenty of flavour. For a typically British meal, Spooner's Café, Bar, and Grill has a railway theme in a former train shed with outdoor seating, estuary views, British food and local ales.

Madog's Asylum is PanIQ Rooms' first escape room in Porthmadog. Test your imagination and problem-solving skills, crack the codes and solve the logic puzzles to find the keys to try to escape from the mysterious themed room. You will experience a story where your grandfather has passed away and you and your family have to clean out the attic, where you will find a doll's house with a letter explaining how he locked the valuable family heirloom inside the house.

Made with natural ingredients and fresh local produce, Cariad Gelato has rich ice cream that will sweeten your day in Porthmadog. Flavours include rum & raisin, chocolate orange, mango, caramel crunch, chocolate mint, double chocolate, apple crumble, elderflower and many more! The ice creams have an authentic Italian touch and also include many vegan and gluten-free options to refresh your day — you can find their mobile unit called Piaggio on the seafront