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"We booked this cottage as it states ,walks straight from the door."
Cader Idris is only a short walk from the cottage but as the elevation of the position of the cottage is 300 MTRS above sea level you were part way up the mountain to start with. We do not like to use our car at all when on a cottage holiday as we love walking but the incredibly steep descent and climb to Dolgellau is an absolute soul destroyer. Perfect for people who use it as a base for driving to different areas or even mountain biking but for us who walk and climb and run the elevation at the end of the day was too much even for my marathon runner husband.
The cottage owners were friendly but the cleaning of the cottage let it down.
The bedding was very clean and fresh, but the shower screen was black with mould and the bin lid which was next to the toilet had not been wiped for a long time so goodness knows what could have been on it considering the very close proximity to the toilet.
The cottage has certainly not been Covid deep cleaned,the oven was dirty inside. It's a shame as this could be perfect with some care and attention to detail. There is no Wi Fi inside the cottage you have to go outside into the lovely little garden to connect and the TV is very spasmodic as to whether it can connect to the Sky connection.
Reviewed by ChristineJun 2022
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"Quiet and peaceful."
Cosy cottage. Great location and access to places of interest. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by TatianaMay 2022
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"Thankyou to Rhys and Katie for a lovely wk at your cottage."
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Superb value for money and great location...
Reviewed by SamuelMay 2022
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"Maes Coch is a beautiful cottage based in a truly stunning location."
For walkers, it offers superb hiking opportunities right on your doorstep, and it also provides an excellent base for exploring the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast. For those who simply want some relaxing days/evenings in a very cosy, exquisitely furnished and clean cottage, it is also perfect. It truly is worth visiting just for the tranquillity, serenity in a truly pastoral setting of natural beauty. A stay is definitely nourishing for soul and mind, and offers an escape from urban life.
Dolgellau, is only a short walk or drive away for easy access to all amenities and there are some are some superb pubs around!
The owners are extremely kind, accommodating, and lovely people. Katie has two of the cutest dogs you could ever meet! I cannot recommend a visit highly enough, and look forward to staying again in the future.
Patrick
Reviewed by PatrickSep 2021
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"The cottage had not been cleaned never mind a covid clean."
The floor was dirty, dead woodline in bathroom, behind the telly, cobwebs in the bedroom ect ect
Reviewed by AnnJul 2021
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"The comfortable cottage at Maes Coch was perfect for us, and it's in a wonderful location with numerous walks in the surrounding countryside straight from the front door."
There are many other excellent walks and cycling opportunities not far away by car. Rhys was very helpful, giving us useful information about the area and providing a secure lock-up for our bicycles. We will definitely return at a later date.
Reviewed by NormanJun 2021
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"Great holiday in a beautiful area."
The cottage had everything we needed and was in such a peaceful and beautiful location.
Reviewed by EileenMay 2021
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"Really beautiful small cottage which had been renovated carefully with comfort and ease of use in mind."
All on one level. King size bed, lovely couch, central heating simple to use. Spotlessly clean. Situated high in the mountains with wonderful views, it is a gem. Forgot all about the woes of the world. No signal so couldn't use smart phone. This added to our holiday!!! Thanks to Rhys and Kate for helping us feel at home. Hope to visit again.
Reviewed by DoreenMay 2021
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"The cottage was very cosy, a huge comfy sofa, brilliant coffee machine and able to sit with said coffee looking out at Cadair Idris."
The slow cooker is also a great addition for having something warm to return to after a day in the hills. The walking from the doorstep is excellent and there are lots of other suggestions for local walking near by.
Reviewed by HelenApr 2021
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"Small but perfectly adequate for two, Maes Coch Cottage is in an idyllic location for anyone looking to be in the heart of hill farming countryside."
The views are spectacular and there are excellent walks and cycle rides from the front door. The cottage is attached to the farmhouse - so don't expect complete isolation - but our hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. If you want an internet signal you'll have to stand outside and wave your phone around a bit, but there is some benefit in being able to tell the office you really will be offline for the duration. Dolgellau is only a few - admittedly steep - miles away where there is a large Co-op for food shopping, and plenty of options for those who rather let someone else do the cooking.
Reviewed by DavidApr 2021
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"Fantastic owners, Peaceful setting, great walks and stunning views."
Reviewed by MarkSep 2020
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"The Cottage has a beautiful mountain back drop , it’s quiet but only a couple of miles from Dolgellau ."
Reviewed by LinSep 2020
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"It was a lovey cottage,quiet and relaxing, we did miss not having internet as needed a few times during the week and had to travel down the road to get a signal when needed."
other then that we had a lovely week.
Reviewed by JacquelineOct 2019
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"A delightful cottage that gives you both isolation because of its location but also the proximity of being able to get to any location in this part of Wales - Barmouth, Porthmadog Tywyn Harlech etc within just over 30 mins drive."
The cottage contains everything you need and was clean throughout. Sandra provided us with some of her home makes cakes that were delicious. Plenty of walks to take in. Particularly liked the Mawddach Trail. It’s 9 miles from Dolgellau to Barmouth. Only walked the one way and caught the bus back. You can’t get a mobile signal inside the cottage and this was a really great plus point because instead of spending time on your iPad you can chat away.
Reviewed by RobertAug 2019
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"Great location."
Nice cottage.
Only 1 set of towels en bedsheets for 2 weeks.
Cleanliness could be better.
Reviewed by OlavJul 2019
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"Brilliant little cottage at the bottom of the mountain."
It was warm inside and the cottage had all the facilities needed for a very pleasant get away over New Years.
There is little or no phone signal in the cottage (but good signal outside), but it did not bother us, as we were there to simply "switch off" from everything. But bear that in mind, if you are hoping to "work from home".
The owners were very helpful and have welcomed us with some delicious flapjacks, that we munched away whilst hiking in the area :) Thank you so much creating a home away from home and for a wonderful stay! we hope to be back in the summer!
Kind regards M & M
Reviewed by MariyaDec 2018
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"Beautiful location, warm welcome from hosts, comfortable accommodation in a great location - what more could we ask for!"
Reviewed by AlistairSep 2018
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"Pleasant, comfortable cottage in a great location."
Reviewed by DavidMay 2018
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"We had a great time away from the busyness of the real world."
Stunning scenery and lovely remoteness. Dolgellau is just down the hill and we made the most of the natural playground for walking and biking. The hosts are friendly and welcoming. It went far too quickly.
Reviewed by DebbieMar 2018
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"We had a lovely stay at Maes Coch."
Sandra is wonderfully welcoming, personable and informative. A big thanks Sandra for the cottage pies (see Facebook page), the fudge brownies and milk in the jug. A big SO SORRY for our car alarm going off at 0400 in the morning! And a BIG recommendation from us to anyone considering a stay at Maes Coch. Best wishes Angie & Woody.
Reviewed by AngelaMar 2018
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"There were two aspects of this cottage which were very special: its location among the mountains and the owners, Rhys and Sandra, who looked after us so well and are lovely people."
Reviewed by SallyApr 2017
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"Had 2 great weeks here, was sad to leave."
Wonderful location high up on the mountain. Friendly and hospitable hosts. Cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable. Also a great base to explore this stunning area. Looking forward to a return visit.
Reviewed by SimonSep 2016