Matthew Burton, Leicester
Portmeirion was my parents' destination of choice when I was small, so it became a second home.Now I am older I go to unwind, with my Jack Russell 'Naila'. She just loves the wood full of squirrels.I like the privacy of the place, especially at night when the gates have closed.
Fri Jan 16 11:03:12 2009

Margaret Welsby nee Davies
I was born in Porthmadog in 1944. Times were hard for everyone just after the war. I can remember wanting to see Portmeirion because of what we had heard of it, but money was in short supply. So without our parents' knowledge, off a little band of ragamuffins went, to walk across from the Cob to a small sandy beach at the back of Portmeirion. On the way over I lost a shoe in the muddy sand. Little did I know there were sinking sands around there. We all arrived safe but bedraggled, mud as far as our knees, and in my case shoeless. There sitting reading was the film star Ingrid Bergman. She was there making a film called The Inn of the Sixth Happiness. She was very sweet and ordered us pop and ice cream, then escorted us off the property through the front entrance. It was a mile or two hike back home.
Fri Sep 7 16:33:57 2007

patricia nielson Liverpool England
my parents took me there as a teenager just before the prisoner series was aired. We recognised the village straight away, but have never been back due to tourism,it was virtually unknown those days, except to neighbouring localities.I am from Liverpool, not very far away.would love to go back.Happy days.
Wed Jul 11 11:30:49 2007

Aimi Wallis, Sunderland
We stayed in Portmeirion September 06. It was bustling with people, yet it is one of the most peaceful places you could ever hope to find. Nothing beats seeing the sun glistening on the estuary and grabbing a big lung full of fresh Welsh air. It almost brings a sentimental tear to my eye just thinking about it. We loved the place so much that we have just confirmed a date to get married in the village next year. We can't wait to return and see the place again and create a whole new set of memories.
Wed Feb 28 15:56:02 2007

Michelle Smith
It's like an adventure. Stunning buildings that have such an interesting history and the gardens and grounds are like being in a fantasy land. A surprise around every corner. I have been there 8 times so far and plan to go again soon. The quaint deli selling confectionary and conserves etc. is the cherry on the cake for a sweet tooth like me too.
Tue Jan 17 19:23:28 2006

Jane from UK
It quite simply is the most beautiful, amazing calming place to be, visiting is like a tonic, you feel full of joy whilst you are there and long to return when you are away.
Wed Jan 4 22:39:26 2006

Alison Boots from Margate
When visiting Portmerion in the late sixties we had the good fortune to be there on a day when Clough Williams-Ellis was actually there. He was taking a tour of some people round personally, and I still have a rather gritty black and white photo of him standing on the bridge as he talked to the people standing below.
Fri Jun 11 14:40:30 2004