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Location
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Located on the edge of the Snowdonian National Park The cottages are situated one mile from the village of Llanfrothen and 6 miles from Porthmadog. Approximate driving times are 3 hours from Birmingham, 2 hours from Shrewsbury and 1 hour from Betws-y-Coed. |
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Mill pool in front of millhouse
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The immediate surroundings to the cottages, which are outstandingly beautiful even for a river setting such as this, include the stone-walled wild gardens to each residence, the magnificent wooded country alongside the Croesor river and a couple of fine waterfalls above. From the cottages there are fine views of Cnicht mountain (2 hour trek) and from the surrounding foothills the whole of the Glaslyn estuary, together with Cardigan Bay and Lleyn peninsular coast line, can be seen with the Snowdon ranges forming a magnificent back-drop to the area. View from terrace looking to Cnicht
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A Perfect Holiday Location in North Wales |
| The cottages are ideally located for exploring the whole of the Snowdonia National Park and its coastline, and are close to many of the most popular tourist attractions in North Wales, including:
There is superb walking from the cottages, with lovely waterfalls and pools to be explored up the Croesor valley, as well as fishing and local sandy beaches nearby. |
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History The cottages were originally leased by my grandparents some 65 years ago to prevent the quarrying of Carreg Hyltrem Rock, then renovated and leased by my father from my late great-uncle, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, who lived locally at Plas Brondanw, and whose Portmeirion Charitable Foundation Estate now includes this valley and much of the Croesor lands above. Since 2000, I and my wife Mandy have taken over the management of the cottages and are continuing with a steady programme of improvements to the buildings and gardens. Rupert Williams-Ellis - 31st January 2003. |
