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Gellilwyd Fach

Dolgellau, Snowdonia & The Llyn Peninsula

  • 5 Star
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of 28 Located on the foothills of the Cader Idris mountain range
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of 28 Spacious garden at the rear or the cottage, featuring an unusual stone picnic area
of 28 Only 1.7 mile from your holiday cottage Dolgellau market town offers a great range of restaurants, cafes and shops
of 28 Royal Ship in Dolgellau town centre is one of many good eating establishments on your doorstep
of 28 The majestic heights of Cader Idris with some very rewarding views
of 28 Just a couple of miles from your holiday cottage Dolgellau's Cregennan Lakes
of 28 Precipice Walk, Dolgellau - just over 3 miles from your cottage
of 28 Cycle or walk along the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth
of 28 The Mawddach Trail brings you to this beautiful, Blue Flag beach at Barmouth
of 28 Coed y Brenin Mountain Biking Centre - one of many great days out in the area
of 28 The Centre for Alternative Technology is also worth a visit
of 28 Harlech Castle's World Heritage site
of 28 Tal-y-llyn Narrow Gauge Railway for a relaxing and scenic experience
of 28 Castell y Bere, a Welsh Castle at Llanfihangel y Pennant and a 'must visit'
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  • Scenic, private setting at the foot of Cader Idris. Only 1.7 mile from your holiday cottage Dolgellau market town offers a great range of restaurants & cafes.

You can book this property from:

  • £594 per week
  • £85 per night
  • 5 Star
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • No Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 2 single Zip&Link beds
  • 1 sofa bed

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Sky TV
  • Smart TV
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower

Important - Please Note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Nestled in the valleys of the stunning Snowdonia National Park – Gewllilwyd Fach is a breathtaking, 5-star, self-catering home in the North-West of Wales. An idyllic rural retreat, this traditionally renovated, 19th-century farmhouse sits along the foot of the mighty Cader Idris, within its own enclosed grounds and enjoys awe-inspiring views across the peaks of Snowdonia and beyond.

Farmhouse living in the heart of Snowdonia

A short drive through the countryside brings you to Dolgellau, a quaint market town with a fantastic range of restaurants, cafés and shops – perfect for evenings out or days exploring.

As you open the door to this beautiful holiday cottage, you’re greeted by the classic farmhouse-style decor, from its open wood beams to the slate tile floors. Cosy leather chesterfield chairs and a large dining table share the wood burner-warmed feature living space, with its quirky curved wall and traditional stone fireplace. In the parlour, exposed wooden beams, and a double sofa-bed for extra guests creates a homely feel. The spacious, cottage-style kitchen comes fully equipped, perfect for cooking up family treats, and includes a dishwasher, fridge and additional small freezer, oven and washing machine to take care of all the family’s needs.

Stepping outside into the ‘Land of the Dragon’, the property has a spacious, tranquil garden with a beautiful stone picnic area, overlooking the mountains and valleys that line the horizon. If you want to bring your bikes to explore the surrounding paths and trails, the outhouse provides secure storage. While a comfy seating area and slate patio are ideal for barbeques at sunset.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Heading upstairs, two bedrooms sleep up to four guests. The master is an impressive room with its super king oak bed, exposed beams, high ceilings and original wooden floorboards, along with the iconic curved wall. The second bedroom is a charming dual aspect double, available as a super king or twin singles, and has stunning views across the wilds of North Wales. The large family bathroom has a welcoming roll top bath for long, candlelit soaks, while the quadrant, rainfall shower offers a refreshing start to the day.

Practicalities

There is plenty of parking available. Baby items such as a high chair, travel cot and stair gate are all available on request, but guests are asked to bring their own cot linen. We are happy to provide a generous quantity of logs for the wood burner and you can purchase a further supply at £5 per basket. A double sofa bed is available for 2 extra guests for an additional £16 per night.

Reviews

This is our 9th return visit! We love it. We love being able to walk from the cottage to lakes and mountains. We love the sea air and empty beaches. We love the cosy warmth from the log burner and beautifully comfy beds. Listening to the birds while soaking in the bath is heaven.

Mrs S,

A lovely, cosy cottage with stunning walks from the door or a short drive away

Mrs D,

Warm, cosy and welcoming with lovely walks and eating places within a short walk. Owls in the woods, bird song and silence is all you hear, perfect retreat from city life.

Mrs J,

This is an attractive and very comfortable property in a wonderful location. There are amazing views and it's only just over a mile to the centre of Dolgellau.

Ms B,

Beautiful location, easy, short walk to the nearby town. Friendly owner. Would recommend

Miss J,

The property was beautiful. It was very old, but lovingly restored and comfortable throughout. All the facilities were spot on and it was exactly what we needed for our week away. It was isolated in a fantastic picturesque location, but still within reach of the nearest town of Dolgellau. We walked it a few times, both in and out, but some people might want to drive or get a taxi. We like walking, so this was not a problem for us. You will enjoy the birdfeeder in the garden and the 3 grumpy looking sheep in the field opposite!

Mr C,

Beautiful accommodation and we were well looked after.

Ms M,

This particular property is fantastic- outstanding location, really comfortable, friendly owners. We have stayed in other properties too and always received good service from Best of Wales.

Ms Ann B,

Excellent property great location perfect way to relax and unwind.

Ms Lucy C,

Wonderful cottage, warm, clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Ideal location for walks and to visit other areas of North Wales. Excellent welcome pack and friendly helpful owners. 10/10

Mrs Menna H,

This is our second trip here, we stayed back in March and have just booked to come again in August - we love it here. It is so peaceful and quiet which is the antithesis of where we live near Gatwick. Dolgellau is a lovely little town and the views around are wonderful. We spent our time doing really rather little apart from reading and chatting and watching the birds, thing we never have the chance to do at home. We loved the Christmas touches - the decorations and the holly. Also how the cottage has been furnished. A really super cottage - thank you. Also continue to be impressed by Best of Wales - very good customer service. We look forward to seeing the area in summer.

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Location

Gellilwyd Fach is situated in the foothills of the Cader Idris mountain range and, although secluded, has close proximity to a wide range of amenities. From your holiday cottage Dolgellau - a picturesque market town in southern Snowdonia, with its impressive architecture, is easily accessible and within walking distance along a scenic 1.7 mile country lane. Dolgellau also happens to be home to more than 200 listed buildings - more than any other town in Wales.

During your stay at Gellilwyd Fach holiday cottage Dolgellau will provide you with all the amenities you need. This includes excellent restaurants, cafes, shops and pubs, as well as banks and supermarkets, a local butchers, grocer, bakeries and chemist. Amongst the highly recommended restaurants are Meirionnydd and the Royal Ship in Dolgellau town centre, as well as the Stakehouse and Tafarn y Gader tapas bar. Outside town, Bwyty Mawddach Restaurant in Llanelltyd (3.4 miles) is also worth a visit whilst Indiana Cuisine in Fairbourne (10 miles) offers an authentic Indian fine dining experience. For a relaxed, social night out, head to Gwin Dylanwad Wine Bar or if a pint is your preference, Royal Ship in the town centre is recommended. There are other restaurants and pubs that could also be listed; the truth is, you will be spoilt for choice.

If you love the outdoors, the Dolgellau area of Snowdonia will deliver on this front as well. It boasts an extensive range of footpaths, signposted walks and cycle trails to suit all abilities. In addition to the obvious challenge of Cader Idris, right on your doorstep, Dolgellau is also the starting point of the Mawddach Trail (walking and cycle route to the beautiful Mawddach Estuary and Barmouth on the coast). The world renowned Mountain Biking Centre at Coed y Brenin is also within 10 miles and there are 2 glorious sandy beaches at Fairbourne (10 miles) and Barmouth (12 miles).

Other popular attractions in the area include Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zip World at Blaenau Ffestiniog (24 miles), which is also home to the largest underground trampoline in Europe. King Arthur's Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre and the Centre for Alternative Technology offer great days out whilst 'Abaty Cymer' Abbey and Harlech Castle’s World Heritage site are both significant heritage attractions. Most of Wales’ narrow gauge railways are also located in this area, including Talyllyn narrow gauge railway and the Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog line. If you prefer to travel on water, the National White Water Rafting Centre near Bala will cater for your needs. It should also be mentioned that there are RSPB Reserves and two Osprey Nest viewing hides nearby.

Walking

  • Cader Idris – 3 main routes starting from Dolgellau (from the doorstep), Minffordd (4.5 miles) and Abergynolwyn (13 miles).
  • Mawddach Trail – Dolgellau - suitable for all ages – walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users. 1.7 mile
  • Precipice Walk – Llanfachreth - suitable for all ages. 3.5 miles from your cottage
  • New Precipice Walk – Llanelltyd - suitable for all ages. 3.5 miles
  • Torrent Walk – Brithdir - moderate leisure walk approx 2½ miles along the river. 5 miles
  • Panorama Walk – Barmouth - suitable for all ages. 12 miles

Cycling

  • The Mawddach Trail – As above, 1.7 mile
  • Coed-y-Brenin Mountain Biking Centre – Suitable routes for all ages. 10 miles

Golf

  • Harlech Golf Club - Royal St. Davids - 18 hole golf course. 20 miles

Fishing

  • From river fishing to Gwernan Lake and Llyn Cynwch, there are a range of opportunities to go fishing in the Dolgellau area – suitable options for all ages.

Horse riding

  • Bwlchgwyn Pony Trekking Centre - suitable for anyone over 4yrs. 8 miles

Beaches

  • Fairbourne Beach – sandy beach. 10 miles
  • Barmouth Beach – long, sandy beach with Blue Flag award. 12 miles

Water sports

  • Bala Lake – sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, raft building etc. 18 miles
  • National White Water Centre, Canolfan Tryweryn – White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing. 22 miles
  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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