Oswalds Cottage

The wonderful forested mountains of south Snowdonia surround this deceptively spacious end-terraced cottage in the village of Dinas Mawddwy. With local facilities including two hotel bars, pub and woollen mill shop with café all within walking distance, and just a short drive to a petrol station, convenience store and the historic Brigands’ Inn, this is an excellent base for walking, fishing, mountain biking and touring the attractions and spectacular scenery of this popular location.

Oswalds Cottage has some lovely original features, including both an open fire and a wood burning stove, complemented by quality modern conveniences and facilities. There is central heating and WiFi throughout, and your dog is welcome, too.

This deceptively spacious cottage has central heating throughout, logs provided and WiFi included, along with an excellent range of other equipment and facilities for a relaxing stay.

• "Such a gorgeous cottage. Perfect for two couples and a dog. Lots of space, log fires were amazing and great walking advice." 

Entrance Hall: with staircase to the first floor, coat hooks.

Sitting Room: with original alcove fitted cupboards and floorboards, an open fire, sofa, armchair and tub chair.  Freesat TV, DVD player, WiFi and Xbox. 

Dining Room: with similar original cupboards, slate flooring, wood burning stove, dining table and six chairs.

Kitchen: also with original slate flooring. A breakfast table and four chairs by the picture window gives lots of natural light. Well equipped, the kitchen includes electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, integrated dishwasher and integrated tall fridge with 3* freezer compartment.

Staircase: is quite narrow, and splits at the top, with some angled steps. To the right is one double bedroom, with bathroom and second bedroom off to the left. Landing with original feature (non functioning) cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom 1: Double, with original oak floorboards and original cast iron fireplace (non-functioning). Brass bed, integrated fitted hanging space and bedside tables.

Bathroom: spacious family bathroom with basin, WC, bath with hand shower attachment and a separate large shower cubicle with dual shower heads. Chest of drawers for storage.

Bedroom 2: a double bedroom, with pull-out single trundle bed, suitable for a small child; note that space is extremely limited if this is used. (Guests to bring own bedding and bed linen if this bed is required.) Large pine wardrobe, dressing table and stool, bedside tables.

Outside: To the rear of the property is an outhouse providing storage for bikes etc, and a wood store - logs are provided for the wood burner and open fire. To the side of the property is a steeply sloping, rough natural garden, which extends round to the back, above the roof of the outhouse, so young children and pets will need to be supervised.

Parking: is on street, usually possible directly to the front of the cottage.

• "Lovely, well equipped cottage perfect for exploring the surrounding area."

Dinas Mawddwy is a popular village location, with a pub, two hotels (bar and restaurant), Meirion Mill Visitor Centre with cafe and a small garden centre all within walking distance. The historic Brigands Inn pub at Mallwyd is just a mile away, with a petrol station and small convenience store just beyond. There is some excellent walking in this area, with stunning scenery on the route over the pass to Dolgellau, 10 miles to the north west, as well as picturesque riverside walks along the Dyfi valley, with the historic market town of Machynlleth 13 miles to the south west. The south Snowdonia coastline includes some lovely beaches and seaside towns, including Barmouth, Tywyn and Aberdyfi.

Electricity, central heating and logs provided

Bed linen and towels provided; 

Travel cot and stairgates available; please note that the staircase is quite narrow, with a couple of half-steps at the top, turning right into one bedroom and left to the other part of the house

Dog welcome but sorry, no cats