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Gellilwyd Fach

Dolgellau, North Wales Snowdonia

  • 5 Star
  • This property can be found on Niche Retreats
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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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  • Special OfferUp to 10% off Special Offer Discount - selected dates

You can book this property from:

  • £617 per week
  • £88 per night
  • 5 Star
  • This property can be found on Niche Retreats
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • No Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

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

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Special Features

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

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

What a setting - this beautiful detached cottage enjoys an amazing, tranquil and private location at the foot of Cader Idris, within its own enclosed grounds. The views of the Snowdonia peaks and surrounding countryside are breathtaking. Even better, only 1.7 mile away from your holiday cottage Dolgellau market town offers a great range of restaurants, cafes and shops. Gellilwyd Fach is a traditional, Grade 2 Listed early 19th Century stone built farmhouse with distinct features eg. curved wall and tall chimney. Sensitively renovated, it offers a glimpse of days gone by, yet with all the current modern expectations.

Ground Floor

Kitchen - Fitted units with appliances including, refrigerator with ice box (additional small freezer available), electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. Small table and seating.

Living room - Spacious double aspect room with exposed beams, unusual curved wall, quarry tiled floor and large stone/slate fireplace housing a wood burning stove. Dining table, comfortable seating and Smart TV.

Parlour - Cosy double aspect carpeted room with exposed beams with double sofa bed and feature fireplace (non-working). Lamps, books, games etc.

Entrance porch includes coat and boot storage as well as a separate, front porch with slate floor, settle and additional coat hanging space.

Upstairs

Master bedroom - Impressive room with beams and high ceiling, original floorboards and curved wall. Super king oak bed, wardrobe and dressing table including large mirror. Also includes sofa.

2nd bedroom - Charming dual aspect carpeted bedroom with exposed beams with comfy zip & link bed (available as super king OR two 3ft singles). Bedside tables, chest of drawers, lamps and clothes rack.

Large bathroom comprising roll top bath, spacious quadrant shower, basin and toilet.

Garden

The enclosed grounds include a spacious, tranquil garden at the rear, featuring an unusual stone picnic area, BBQ and amazing mountain views. There is also a separate slate slab patio area with seating.

Ty Golchi – separate building housing the freezer, providing secure bicycle storage with outside hose.

Additional Information

  • Welcome Pack including local produce as well as tea, coffee, sugar and milk on your arrival
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided
  • Oil central heating and electricity included
  • Generous quantity of logs provided for your arrival. Further supply can be purchased at £5 per basket.
  • 2 hairdryers provided
  • Wifi available
  • Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request
  • No pets or smoking inside the cottage
  • Plenty of parking space
  • Other items provided include:
    • Kitchen: salt and pepper, tea, instant coffee, sugar, kitchen roll, washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs, dishcloths and/or scourers, tin foil and cling film.
    • Bathroom: liquid hand soap, shower gel and toilet rolls.
    • General cleaning products: ECOVER shower cleaner, anti-bacterial spray etc.

Reviews

Exceeded expectations in all respects from the generous welcome supplies to the friendly host. Comfortable, cosy and well maintained farmhouse in wonderful surroundings. Will be returning for more.

Mr G,

We had a most enjoyable week at Gellilwyd Fach. The house is comfortable and spacious, and the surroundings are peaceful and scenic. There are walks straight from the door. We appreciated the thoughtful and generous welcome basket, and all the care and attention that has clearly gone into making this an excellent holiday cottage – one of the best of the many we have stayed in over the years. The kitchen was very well equipped; I can’t think of anything that was missing, and I do a lot cooking. A good night’s sleep was also ensured: we loved the luxury of the super-king-size beds and the truly palatial main bedroom! Thank you so much, Elwyn and Iola, for a lovely and memorable holiday.

Ms S,

A wonderfully tranquil and isolated cottage, a mile outside Dolgellau set back just off a small quiet road. Literally on the footpath to Cader Idris and the beauty of S Snowdonia. Spacious yet snug, fabulous views and only birdsong and the gentle bleating of sheep to break the silence. Just what we wanted - thank you

Mr M,

A fabulous cottage in a fabulous location! This is a beautiful old stone farmhouse, full of character, and well renovated to provide all modern conveniences, including a very well equipped kitchen, large bathroom and shower with good water pressure, efficient boiler, and fast wi-fi. It is located just outside Dolgellau, in wild countryside beneath Cader Idris, and in easy reach of some lovely walks and good local restaurants.

Mr F,

We spent a fantastic week at the cottage and were blessed with good weather allowing us to enjoy sitting outside for coffee and breakfast. The cottage is located in an idyllic spot..quiet and overlooking a tree lined valley but close enough to Dolgellau that you can pop in to town in 5 minutes. The cottage is very well appointed and was extremely comfortable. We Were very pleased and grateful to find a hospitality basket with local fare, biscuits cheese. eggs milk, all provided. Coffee and tea Also. All in all an excellent cottage and great host Elwyn who came by to greet us and water the three resident Rams in the field in front of the house. Great holiday! Thanks for having us.

Mr G,

I loved staying here. The location is perfect and so peaceful with the most lovely views and wonderful birdsong. Iola is a very good host and has really given the house personality and equipped it thoughtfully. It’s at the top end of holiday houses and feels like her own holiday home. I’d love to come back and would definitely recommend it.

Ms D,

Lovely cottage in a great rural location. The cottage was clean and well equipped. The beds are large and very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to spend another holiday there. Thank you

Ms F,

The cottage is lovely and the surrounding are very pretty

Mrs V,

A really cosy warm cottage in. Lovely position, very thoughtfully equipped and we had a lovely week.

Mrs D,

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 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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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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