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Glan Donau

Bala, North Wales Snowdonia

  • 4 Star Gold
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  • Surrounded by the beauty of Snowdonia National Park, this detached cottage features a games room and enjoys a tranquil setting near the market town of Bala.

You can book this property from:

  • £505 per week
  • £72 per night
  • 4 Star Gold
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • No Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 3 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Outdoor storage
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Nearby activities

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

Accessibility

  • On one level, no stairs
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Walk-in shower

Important - please note

House Rules

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

Description

This newly refurbished, detached cottage with a games room enjoys a peaceful setting within its own enclosed garden. Set amidst the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, boasting stunning mountainous views and easy access to the great facilities scattered throughout this delightful area. The nearby market town of Bala offers a great range of shops, pubs and eateries, whilst being home to Bala Lake, the largest natural body of water in Wales renowned for its excellent watersports and boating opportunities.

Ground Floor

Open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge with plenty of natural light creating a great sense of space.

Kitchen - modern and with integrated dishwasher, oven and infusion hob. Large fridge freezer and microwave and a spacious larder with shelves. Adjoining utility room with washer dryer and toilet.

Dining area with oak table and chairs with countryside views though the patio doors that lead out to the rear garden.

Cosy lounge area with 40 inch smart TV and DVD player, electric stove and comfortable two and three seater brown leather sofas. Books and board games also provided.

 

Bedroom 1 has a king size bed and stylish bedding in soft colours to create a relaxing atmosphere. Bedside tables and ample storage space.

Bedroom 2 has two single beds and elegant bedding. Furnished with bedside cupboards and storage.

Bedroom 3 has a single bed. Storage with self standing units and cupboards. A light colour scheme following the relaxing style throughout the cottage.

Spacious bathroom with large shower, bath, toilet and wash basin.

Garden

Garage has been converted into a games room with standard pool slate table and darts cabinet.

Large and enclosed lawned garden surrounds the cottage. Tranquil setting with beautiful views of surrounding countryside. Picnic table and chairs situated to enjoy a view of the countryside and Arenig mountain.

Additional Information

  • Welcome pack includes tea, coffee, sugar, milk and a cake. 
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels and hairdryer provided.
  • Central heating and electricity included.
  • Cot and high chair available on request. Please bring your own cot bedding.
  • No pets or smoking inside the cottage.
  • Wifi available
  • Iron and ironing board provided.
  • Kitchen provisions: salt and pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, dishcloths, tin foil and cling film.
  • Bathroom provisions: liquid hand soap and 2 toilet rolls.
  • Plenty of private parking space on a flat surface outside the cottage.

Reviews

The owners were lovely and great communication from them. The location and cottage were perfect for our quite week away. I would highly recommend.

Mr S,

Beautiful cottage, well equipped, beds very comfortable and clean. Gorgeous views from all around, enjoyed getting up in the morning and looking at the beautiful new lambs and their mums. Had everything you could ask for. Thank you Meryl for contacting us to make sure everything was ok and that we arrived safely, also at the end of our week wishing us a safe journey home. Left it as we found it clean and tidy. We will be back for 2 weeks next time, we didn’t want to leave.

Mr E,

We had a fantastic time at the cottage, it was lovely and clean when we arrived. Also it had everything you needed for a wonderful stay. We would love to come back for another visit.

Mrs J,

Would like to thank the owners of the cottage for letting us use it ..its lovely. Great size .location and scenery. Beautiful.

Mr S,

The cottage was absolutely lovely, we didn't want to come home. We could not fault at all.

Miss D,

Property was nice and clean. Nice quiet location. Made good use of the pool table.

Mr H,

This was our 2nd visit to this beautiful cottage. It felt like coming home. The cottage is well equipped relaxing and comfortable with beautiful views. And our hosts were great they left a lovely welcome package. I hope we are able to go again next year.

Mrs B,

After staying at Glan Donau for the second time, we will definitely be back. The location is splendid with wonderful country views and we just loved watching the sheep out the back. Birds on the feeder were splendid with visiting woodpeckers daily. The cleanliness of the house was fantastic with everything you might need in the kitchen and bathroom. The owners were extremely helpful after we left when my son discovered he had left some clothes at the house by accident. Certainly went above and beyond. Can't recommend this bungalow highly enough, we will definitely be back.

Mrs G,

This is the second time we have stayed here, really love the cottage and a great location for day trips.

Miss H,

Great location, very peaceful and close enough to Bala for shops, restaurants, etc. Bungalow had all facilities required with amazing views out back.

Mrs S,

What a lovely bungalow,we really enjoyed our weeks stay here. This bungalow had everything you could want ,very well equipped. The pool table and darts board was a big hit for us. Such a peaceful place lovely to wake up to woodpeckers on the bird feed and being surrounded by sheep… would highly recommend Glan Donau

Mrs P,

Very comfortable bungalow, if you want peace and quiet its the perfect place.

Mr B,

we absolutely loved our stay

Mr P,

WOW what a beautiful place to stay. To pick a few things to give special mention to is very difficult however, super comfy beds, fabulous shower and a lovely peaceful location! We spent hours watching the lambs and birds literally at the back door. We had great fun with the dart board and pool table. Some beautiful places to visit - we definitely want to return

Miss C,

Lovely cottage, very clean, modern, with everything you need, and a games room with darts and pool. Our children loved playing those. Great location, views across fields full of sheep, bird feeder in garden with woodpecker visiting regularly. You'd need a car as nothing is near, but there is lots to do within an hour's drive. We loved it and would definitely recommend.

Mrs H,

The cottage had everything needed for a weekend away, comfortable, good facilities and excellent views of the hills with lots of wildlife

Mr S,

Great place to stay clean tidy and warm ,will be returning again.Not very happy though with the £25 non returnable extra cost for breakages,The company Originalcottages already take a lot from the customer for booking fees,don’t get to greedy Original Cottages or you will lose customers.

Mrs J,

We had a lovely time both in and out of the cottage. It’s a stunning area to visit with plenty to see. But it was so nice to stay in and enjoy the views too, especially all of the birds that come to visit the bird feeder.

Mrs M,

Very quite comfortable accommodation with plenty of creature comforts. Everything you could possibly need has been taken care of a real treat home from home. Just turn up and enjoy

Mr B,

Absolutely fantastic stay! The home was everything we could’ve asked for - warm, comfortable and with a well-stocked kitchen! Great location with many day trip possibilities but also just a fabulous spot to relax and watch the sheep. Really good for birdwatching too, a very busy birdfeeder!

Miss R,

Stayed here for a girly weekend. Perfect..Was peaceful and fabulous . The views were amazing . Even the wifi was perfect considering the location .

Miss H,

Map

Detached cottage, set within its own peaceful, enclosed garden and enjoying far-reaching countryside views. Within half a mile, the picturesque village of Parc stands on the banks of the River Llafar and provides a starting point for numerous walks and a cycle route. The cottage provides easy access to the great facilities scattered throughout this delightful area.

The nearest pub restaurant, Eagles Inn, can be found at Llanuwchllyn (3.5 miles), also home to a village shop. The bustling market town of Bala (4 miles) offers a wide range of amenities, including a small supermarket, independent shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants. There is also a traditional cinema and a Leisure Centre.

Bala lies within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a unique fish called the Gwyniad, a relic of the Ice Age. Renowned as a centre for great watersports including fishing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting, Bala is also the headquarters of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway. The town itself is steeped in history as highlighted along the Town Walk. Surrounded by the wonderful Berwyn Mountains on one side and the beautiful Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a mecca for climbing, walking, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities such as Zip World and Bounce Below (20 miles).

An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the stunning Cambrian Bay Coast with the six-mile long Harlech Beach, overlooked by its majestic medieval castle. Alternatively take a trip to the nearby popular towns of Dolgellau (16 miles), with its monthly farmer’s market, or Betws-y-Coed, famous for its cascading waterfalls and enchanting river pools. With an abundance of attractions and activities throughout the area, this is a truly wonderful part of Wales that caters for all interests.

Walks

  • Plenty of walks from the doorstep, through farmland and from the village of Parc (within 0.5 mile).
  • Bala Lake – Up to a 10 mile walk around the 4 mile long, stunning lake. 2 miles from the cottage.
  • Aran mountain range offers 14 summits above 2,000ft. The ridge makes an excellent linear walk and includes the two major summits of Aran Fawddwy (2969ft) and Aran Benllyn (2904ft). Route starts from Llanuwchllyn, 3.5 miles.
  • Arenig mountain range has 13 summits above 2,000ft, including Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant. Route begins near Llyn Celyn, 10 miles

Cycling / Mountain Biking

  • The quiet country lanes from the cottage are perfect for cycling and a specific cycle route also begins from Parc (within 0.5 mile)
  • Bala Lake - The 10 mile scenic route around the lake can also be cycled. 2 miles from your cottage.
  • Llyn Celyn – 15 mile circular route around another scenic lake. 10 miles
  • Antur Stiniog Mountain Biking Centre, Blaenau Ffestiniog. 20 miles
  • Coed-y-Brenin Mountain Biking Centre – Suitable routes for all ages. 23 miles
  • Bikes can also be hired in the area.

Fishing

Find out more about fishing in Bala. The nearest venue is Bala Lake (called Llyn Tegid in Welsh). 2 miles

Watersports

  • Bala Lake – sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, raft building etc. 2 miles
  • National White Water Centre, Canolfan Tryweryn – White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing. 9 miles

Golf

Bala Golf Club - A 10 hole golf course with stunning views over the North Wales countryside. 5 miles

Pony-trekking

Bwlchgwyn Pony Trekking Centre. Suitable for anyone over 4yrs. 24 miles

Beaches

  • Barmouth Beach – long, sandy beach with Blue Flag award. 26 miles
  • Black Rock Sands - 3 miles of sandy beach. 27 miles
  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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