Greaves Wharf House

A harbourside house in the heart of Porthmadog

Greaves Wharf House is a characterful holiday home in a wonderful waterside setting on Lombard Street, right by Porthmadog harbour. Once the wharfmaster’s office in the 1800s and beautifully refurbished, this two-bedroom house sleeps four and welcomes dogs, with sea and river views and the harbour, shops and steam railways all on the doorstep — a top-quality base for exploring this lively corner of North Wales.

Quality by the water

The house has two bedrooms — one with a queen-size double, the other with twin beds — and a bathroom, sleeping up to four. At around 1,076 square feet it is generously sized, with a comfortable lounge, an electric fire, parquet floors and soundproofing for a restful stay. The fully fitted kitchen comes with a coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave, and there is a washing machine and a television, with lovely sea and river views from this historic waterside building.

History and a harbour setting

Part of the charm is the building’s past: this was the harbour’s wharfmaster’s office back in the 1800s, when Porthmadog was a busy port shipping slate from the Ffestiniog quarries around the world. Today, completely refurbished, it offers all the comforts of a modern holiday home in a setting full of character, just 350 feet from the centre of town. There is free private parking on site, and free WiFi throughout. Dogs are welcome, so the family pet can come along to explore the quay and the coast.

Porthmadog and the coast

Porthmadog is a lively harbour town and the home of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, two of the great little railways of Wales, with its quay, shops and cafés all close at hand. Black Rock Sands, where you can drive right onto the beach, the Italianate village of Portmeirion (around 2.9 miles away), the seaside town of Criccieth and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) are all within easy reach, with Harlech and its castle just along the coast. For more places to stay and ideas, see our guide to holiday accommodation on the Llŷn Peninsula.

A characterful waterside base

For its history, its quality finish and its unbeatable harbour setting, Greaves Wharf House is a real find. Days can be spent riding the steam railways, exploring Portmeirion and the beaches, or heading into the mountains, before returning to a comfortable, characterful home right by the water. With sea and river views and the town on the doorstep, it makes a memorable base for a North Wales holiday.

A town with a maritime past

Porthmadog owes its very existence to the sea and the slate trade: the great embankment known as the Cob was built in the early 1800s to reclaim land, and the harbour grew busy shipping Ffestiniog slate around the world. That heritage is still everywhere, from the steam railways to the quayside, and staying in the old wharfmaster’s house puts you right at the heart of the story. Today the harbour is a relaxed, scenic spot, with the mountains as a backdrop and the coast and countryside of the Llŷn close at hand.

At a glance

• Historic harbourside house — once the wharfmaster’s office
• Two bedrooms, sleeping up to 4; around 1,076 sq ft
• Sea and river views; parquet floors and an electric fire
• Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and coffee machine
• Free private parking and free WiFi
• Dog-friendly; 350 feet from the town centre

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Up to four guests across two bedrooms.

Are dogs welcome? Yes, the house is dog-friendly (charges may apply).

Where is it? On Lombard Street, by Porthmadog harbour, 350 feet from the town centre.

What is its history? It was the harbour’s wharfmaster’s office in the 1800s, now fully refurbished.

What is nearby? The Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion, Black Rock Sands and Snowdonia.

For a characterful, top-quality base right by Porthmadog harbour, Greaves Wharf House is a wonderful choice. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.