“Great little place”
It's hard to pick holiday let these days. The fad for loading sites with close up pics of towels shaped into swans or bowels of potpourri slightly out of focus doesn't really show you much about a place one bit.
So when I looked at the pics for Gloucester House and showed them to the others coming for the holiday, they seemed to think this was ok.
Not knowing how big the outside space was, for the benefit of the dogs was left to guess work but everything else seemed to match the photos.
I didn't know the area so hugely surprised at the landscapes, walking and pleasant friendly folk around here. The New Inn across the road is very friendly (has to be, the owner owns this cottage), and the Old New Inn up the road in Llanfyllin also does great food too.
Both us blokes head butted the beam above the bathroom door a few times, and the boiler stopped working but was quickly fixed by the owner.
The younger folks with us struggled with lack of mobile signals and the wifi signal isn't that strong and the bandwidth is slow too, but I guess that's how it is. And on a domestic point of view, I'd have preferred a washing machine, working fan oven and more kitchen utensils.
We'd definitely come back to do more Walking and exploring in this area again.
- TheDocker33, April 2017
The cottage
A stone-built, semi-detached Victorian cottage, in an enviable setting in the centre of Llangynog village, just a short walk from the two village pubs and half a mile from the Llangynog down hill mountain biking centre.
This Llangynog cottage has been renovated to provide open plan living accommodation, with an impressive stone inglenook fireplace and two attractive bedrooms, all creating a cosy atmosphere throughout.
This Llangynog holiday cottage is perfect for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking or walking in the beautiful Berwyn Mountains, or bird watching.
At the end of an exciting day, why not wander down to either of the village pubs?
History lovers are well catered for, with the Roman city of Chester with its zoo, or the black and white buildings of Shrewsbury.
Or, head to one of the many NT properties in the area.
This Llangynog cottage makes an ideal year-round base for families or couples to enjoy.
Note: This property is next door to Ref. 25417 and 5 mins walk from Ref. 25038, together they sleep 12.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin, bidet and WC
- Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Oil central heating
- Electric range with double oven and 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Parking opposite cottage in FOC car park
- Secure outdoor area
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
About the location
LLANGYNOG
Bala 13 miles.
The pleasant village of Llangynog lies in breathtaking countryside amidst the beautiful Berwyn Mountains and surrounding wooded hills and valleys. The area has a history of lead, silver and slate mining dating back to the 17th Century but today it is a renowned location for climbing, birdwatching, walking and cycling, with famous mountain bike trails near Dolgellau, and a mountain bike centre at Llandegla. Llangynog boasts two pubs, both of which serve good food and are perfect to relax in after an exciting day out, plus on the outskirts of the village is a down hill mountain bike centre. There is also an off road motorbike experience, which is set on a 1500 acre site further up the valley which needs to be booked in advance. Enjoy Lake Bala, a wonderful beauty spot, with excellent fishing, a variety of water sports including white water rafting and a lakeside steam railway, or visit Lake Vyrnwy, which has an RSPB centre, bike hire and a sculpture park. Also within easy reach is Llanrhaeadr Waterfall, the tallest single drop waterfall in England and Wales. This is a beautiful part of the country and is perfect for touring the rest of North and Mid Wales and even Shropshire.
Region Information
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas