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Dwynant

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Bontddu near Dolgellau, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

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  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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23 Customer Reviews

  • "Adorable, comfortable, spacious cottage with a nice welcome pack."

    Not too far off the main road and very convenient for getting to so much gorgeous scenery in the surrounding area. Lots of logs for the fire kept us cosy warm in the evenings, and our trainee guide dog loved the walks down the lane. Bit of difficulty getting the Freesat to connect to the tv, but all the usual apps were on it (ITV-X, iPlayer and Netflix) so we were able to access the main channels regardless. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2025

  • "We had a lovely time staying at this beautiful cottage."

    Very quiet location.

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Tremendous property."

    Location is glorious and, despite the proximity of another holiday let, was very quiet and peaceful, the only sound being that of the mountain stream below the house. Ignore the negative comments about the steep, narrow lane being a problem. Steep and narrow it may be but really quite manageable. Apart from the very limited access to terrestrial TV and the tiny, tiny wash hand basins, there is really nothing negative to say about the property. Very enjoyable stay.

    Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Beautiful location."

    The cottage was spotlessly clean with breathtaking views. Thank you for the lovely welcome package. We were sad to leave.

    Reviewed by Hayley5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Beautiful house, comfortable beds, separate rooms for guests which was a win win situation for our teenagers."

    The views are absolutely stunning, I took ages eating my breakfast and drinking my tea in the morning, looking at the hills and listening to the flowing river. We loved seeing the sheep too. There was nothing we missed, my husband and the teens had fun completing all the puzzle the owners have provided (something they wouldn’t do at home at all). We absolutely loved the rural location, being away from it all was what we craved and needed so much. If you are a nature lover, this is a gem for you. Thank you

    So glad you had a nice, relaxing holiday. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barbora5.0★Aug 2025

  • "An idyllic property in a wonderful part of the country."

    Well managed by the owners and a warm touch to welcome your stay. Will definitely return.

    Glad you enjoyed it, hope to see you back x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul4.0★Jul 2025

  • "We had a wonderful stay at this house."

    It was very cosy and neat. This house was the best we ever rented. The surroundings really marvellous. A great compliment to the owner of this house.

    Thank you so much! We are very glad you enjoyed your stay! x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Dwynant is the perfect escape to relax in the beautiful, peaceful surroundings."

    We have had three lovely holidays in this comfortable cottage and will no doubt be back again!

    Thank you Diana, it was lovely to see you again! Take care x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Diana5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage."

    Definitely would recommend to friends and family. Loved the welcome pack and Eric our dog loved his! Great enclosed garden and walking direct from the property. Would have liked some details of local walks at the property, but as there is WiFi, was able to lookup details.

    Mrs Amanda HemmingApr 2025

  • "Incredible location house and nearby countryside"

    Mr Michael BerskiMar 2025

  • "Up a long narrow lane but well worth it when you arrive."

    Beautiful scenic setting with mountain walks from the door. A great place to relax and chill. Between Dolgellau and Barmouth and soon into the National park. Plenty of places to visit, places to ride and walk. Bliss

    Mr Paul JoyceMar 2025

  • "A lovely cottage kept constantly warm by the AGA."

    Plenty of space and the log fire was an unexpected bonus as the listing stated Oil fired burner. The road in was interesting and not for the faint hearted especially when its icy and Kingsize bedding for the double beds would have been nice but otherwise a great place to stay and highly recommended and if we get the chance, we will return.

    Mr Simon JacksonDec 2024

  • "Warm and welcoming when you walk in, the welcoming gift was very appreciated."

    Well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

    Mrs Yvonne MerrimanNov 2024

  • "Lovely place and property, probably in the top 2 we have ever had."

    Well equipped and spotlessly clean, it was a pleasure to stay here. Location was superb: not overlooked, great view from the secure garden, peaceful, the only noise being the river. Walking from the door as well as a great place to use as a base for other wilder walks, with The George as a wonderful watering hole and meal provider not so far away.

    Mrs Elizabeth LavenderNov 2024

  • "This is an excellent home from home for a great break."

    We loved everything about it ,just a pity we didn't get a visit from the Cat.

    Mr Trevor Vernon GreenOct 2024

  • "The property was more than ample in size."

    The vendors offered a welcome of a warm home, lights on and gifts of Prosecco and local sea salt crisps. The kitchen was also dressed with flowers and was well equipped with a huge fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher, hob and Aga. The lounge was stacked with wood for the log fire which was a delight to enjoy in the cool evenings. There was a guests information folder in there to answer all of our questions. The freeview was easy to use and there were dvd’s available if the guests wished to watch a film. Plus the wifi located in the kitchen was excellent. The sofa and two chairs were very comfortable too. The bedrooms all had lovely clean and plush bedding and were also dressed to a high standard. There was a toilet downstairs and a good bathroom with bath and shower upstairs. Towels were also provided. The gardens were mature and well kept with beautiful views of the trees, local river and surrounding countryside scenery. It was quiet and peaceful at night and during the day. The property is close to all main roads for those wanting to day trip. However, it would be just as comfortable for those who wanted a restful and relaxed holiday. We highly recommend the property and vendors. We would love to stay again. Many thanks

    Very kind words, thank you x Property Owner

    Hazel DorlingOct 2024

  • "This property was ideally located for trips to Barmouth, Bala and Porthmadog along with many more lovely places."

    The property itself had everything anyone needs from the small necessity like matches to extra blankets for the beds. The tea cakes and bottle was a lovely gesture thank you. The only criticism, and this is more something we are used to is a king size bed, just felt a bit cramped in bed. Mrs Lloyd came to visit us a few times, even dared to have a drink from Jaspers (our westie) bowl in the kitchen, which was nice to see. Would love to come and stay again if welcome. Thank you to the owners.

    Mr Andy BrownSep 2024

  • "We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage."

    So comfortable and cosy with everything we needed to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed Mrs Lloyd paying us regular visits, she’s adorable (a cat!). Couldn’t fault our stay and will definitely return if we are in that area again. Good communication with owners too.

    Mrs Emma DawsonSep 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Dwynant."

    The cottage was wonderful and had everything you would need. Surrounded by the mountains it was so peaceful and quiet. Mrs Lloyd (the cat) came to see us every day and became part of the family! Will definitely come back here again.

    Thanks for the lovely review and so glad you enjoyed your stay! Clare Property Owner

    Mr Mark CreamerAug 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay."

    The cottage is well kept, clean and was perfect for our holiday. Nice garden. Good space throughout. Loved the games, our youngest especially liked the Wallace and Gromit game :). Our only challenges were the black out blinds in the single bedroom, which dropped off the window a few days in. Also the double beds are relatively small, which affected our sleep. But overall it was a lovely place to stay and would return.

    A quick message to us if there is a problem is the way to go so we can come up and fix it for you! Our numbers are in the guest information booklet. Standard double beds with double.mattresses. Property Owner

    Dr Phillip HarniessJul 2024

  • "Lovely property in beautiful surroundings!"

    The owners had thought of nearly everything. There were a few things we would have liked - salt and pepper, an iron and some eggcups. Otherwise, it was perfect.

    Miss Gill BoothJul 2024

  • "We absolutely loved our stay Dwynant!"

    A fabulous cottage which was warm, clean and comfortable with delicious welcome treats left by the owners. The location was breathtaking! Such lovely views of the surrounding mountains together with the sound of the stream and walks from the doorstep. Not forgetting, of course, making friends with Mrs Lloyd! Just perfect, thank you.

    Mrs Charlotte ThomasJun 2024

  • "If you like peace and quiet, beautiful scenery, very clean cottage with all the home from home comforts would strongly recommend this cottage."

    This was our fourth visit to this cottage and already booked up for next year as it clearly appears to be in demand. Because it ticks the box in so many ways has started to become an annual event. What is also very good about this property is having a Labrador dog, firstly the garden is fully enclosed but also the owners have a field very close by which is ideal for off lead short exercising be it earlier morning and last walk of the day. The views from the garden are lovely and there are plenty of walks from the doorstep shoud you wish to give the car a miss for a day or two. However, even though you are up in the hills and accessed by a single track road, it's still a reasonable location for exploring the area by car.

    Mr Paul NottinghamJun 2024

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
  • Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with oil-fired log-effect stove
  • Snug
  • Oil central heating and oil-fired log-effect stove
  • Fridge/freezer, oil-fired AGA, electric oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, tumble dryer, selection of books, 2 x TVs and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Off-road parking
  • Garden area with outhouse for bike storage
  • One pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking allowed
  • Shop 5.8 miles; pub 2.8 miles
  • Note: The property is located on 800 acres of land, including grazing fields and stables where guests are welcome to bring their own horse
  • Please note: electric cars should not be charged from the property

The property

Dolgellau 5.9 miles.

Set amidst the wonderful landscape of the Snowdonia National Park, boasting breath-taking views of Cadair Idris and within striking distance of the coast, is the traditional cottage of Dwynant.

This charming holiday home has been designed to offer a rural escape for family and friends or a base in which to enjoy all of the outdoor adventure that this part of North Wales offers, including both coast and countryside settings.

Soak up the views of the secluded valley before venturing into the agrarian-style kitchen, where a traditional AGA takes centre stage before all of the essentials you could possibly need for a self-catered stay, including a conventional electric oven and hob, a dishwasher, a fridge/freezer and microwave, as well as a spacious dining area to seat all of your loved ones.

After an action-packed day, relax into your evening within the home-away-home sitting room, where you can curl up on the plush seating arrangement with an oil-fired log-effect stove filling the room with a gentle warmth during those winter evenings.

Younger guests of the group will be delighted by the additional snug that this holiday accommodation plays host to, where they can tune into the TV or play some board games brought from home.

As the evening draws to a close, make your way up the staircase where three well-presented bedrooms await you.

Here, you will find a double bedroom with built–in storage and a spacious single bedroom.

Concluding the first-floor is another double bedroom, where you can look forward to waking up each morning to pretty views of the river below and a family bathroom, complete with a shower over bath, basin and WC.

If you don’t feel like cooking one evening, head into nearby Dolgellau where you will be spoilt for choice by the eateries that await you, catering to all palettes, as well as shops for picking up the essentials.

For those feeling adventurous, you will find a plethora of footpaths from the doorstep of the cottage, as well as the magnificent Cadair Idris or travel further field to hike Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon.

Alternatively, the National Park has a number of outdoor opportunities for you try, including Coed y Brenin Forest Park for mountain biking and Llanfair Slate Caverns.

For a coastal day out, Barmouth is less than seven miles away where the mountains meet the sea, while away sunny days on the goldens where you can see some of the most beautiful sunsets that Cardigan Bay has to offer.

Alternatively, tour the hills and the historic trails through the town to independent cafes and restaurants there is plenty to see and do or head further up the coast to Harlech.

Dwynant is wonderful retreat that you will be delighted with, any time of the year.

Where you’ll be staying

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DOLGELLAU

Fairbourne 9.3 miles; Barmouth 10 miles; Aberdovey 23.2 miles.

This small, beautiful market town is located in the heart of southern Snowdonia, between the imposing Cader Idris mountain range and the sea. It’s a superb base for a holiday - perfect for combining the many outdoor pursuits on offer in Snowdonia with relaxing days out on the soft sandy beaches of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovey. The town itself offers a good selection of shops, five pubs and a wine bar, along with a number of excellent restaurants, cafes and two bakeries, that produce fresh bread and cakes each day. Dolgellau is home to over 200 listed buildings, allegedly the highest concentration in the whole of Wales, and the town is also a designated 'cycle break centre' boasting a range of dedicated cycle routes all around the area. Close by is the Coed y Brenin mountain bike trail and this location is ideal for quiet outdoor recreation with superb scenery, mountains, forests, waterfalls, castles and beaches all close to hand.

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