About this property
Dolgellau 2.1 miles. Gilfachwydd, a charming two-bedroom cottage, is located in a rural area of Islawrdref, close to Dolgellau, in Gwynedd. Gilfachwydd is well situated in the Eryri National Park next to Llyn Gwernan and provides a characterful base for a family of six and their canine companion who wish to experience the wonders of North Wales. Park up on the private driveway before entering this traditionally furnished home-from-home. Enjoy the original features of the sitting room with comfortable seats, a woodburning stove, exposed stonework, and original beams above. Continue into the well-equipped kitchen/diner to meet your self-catering needs before congregating in the living/dining room, which offers enough of space for your family to dine and socialise. Make use of the enclosed rear garden, which features a sprawling lawn and nice patio space to soak up the surroundings if you prefer outdoor dining. Rest in one of the spacious family rooms, each of which has a double, single, and en-suite bathroom. Start your day with a cup of coffee in the suntrap conservatory before travelling to Dolgellau, which is the area's closest centre of amenities. Grab your hiking boots when you're ready to explore and climb Penygader (Cadair Idris), or take the New Precipice Walk/Llwybr Llanelltyd route for lofty views of the national park. As you make your way to the shore, stop at Arthog Waterfalls first, before taking a ride on the Fairbourne Railway, a stroll along Fairbourne Beach, or playing a round of golf at the Fairbourne Golf Club. In addition to being a well-liked beach resort, Barmouth offers a variety of amenities, or head inland to hike through the Abercorris North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and visit the Corris Mine Explorers. Feel at one with nature at Gilfachwydd.
This charming little market town is situated in southern Snowdonia, halfway between the sea and the Cader Idris mountain range. It's a fantastic home base for a vacation, ideal for combining the many outdoor activities available in Snowdonia with leisurely days at Barmouth, Fairbourne, and Aberdovey's soft sand beaches. The town itself has a good assortment of stores, five pubs, a wine bar, as well as many top-notch cafés, restaurants and bakeries that daily produce fresh bread and pastries. Dolgellau is said to have the highest concentration of listed buildings in all of Wales, with over 200 of them, and it has been classified as a "cycle break centre," with several specific cycle routes running through the town. The Coed y Brenin Mountain bike trail is nearby, and the area is perfect for peaceful outdoor activity because it is close to mountains, forests, waterfalls, castles, and beaches.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x family room with double and a single and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double bed with pop up single available, and en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Central heating is a sustainable wood pellet boiler..
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Private driveway for 4 cars, Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
Two well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 2.1 miles, Llyn Gwernan 0.1 miles.
Note: There is an additional single bed on the landing for flexibility.
Note: There are steps in the garden; please take care.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: There are sheep in the neighbouring fields and owners must take responsibility for this when bringing a pet.
Note: The side porch to this property provides access to the adjoining campsite office only.
Note: Stairs may not be suitable for everyone due to the inconsistent height and steepness.
Nearby points of interest
- Centre for Alternative Technology
- Snowdonia National Park
- Aberdyfi Beach
Reviews (6)
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Trevor
The ever changing weather just added to the experience. Nothing bad to say about the place , in fact we are already looking to book again .
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Helen
The cottage is warm cosy and full of character. The showers were hot and we slept well. The sun room is a great space for children to play. The garden is lovely and you get a great view of the stars on a clear night. Also well located if you want to do a bit of plane spotting at the mach loop. The location is great with lots of walks nearby. There were goodies in a basket for us on arrival which was much appreciated. Our son has been learning piano for a year but this was the first time we heard him play on a real one. We wouldn't hesitate to come back.
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Gary
On eventually finding a light switch that works (on the other side of the room) there are two switches and maybe half a dozen bulbs out of over a dozen that actually work. Other switches covered with electrical tape. This makes it look dangerous and poorly kept. On trying to cook a Christmas dinner we found that one side of the oven appeared not to work. Someone related to the property arrived (to check other parts of the house) and offered a possible solution. This did not fix the problem. The oven had also not been cleaned for some time with bits of old burnt food still in it, and the glass doors thick with dirt and grease. The gas hob also didnât fully work with 2 out of the 6 rings not lighting. The cupboards in the kitchen were extensive but lacking in basics, such as full sets of mugs and glasses. The property listing states that it can sleep 6, but doesnât provide sets of 6 mugs or glasses of the same type. On walking through the property there were cobwebs everywhere and most window frames were covered with furry mould (this has clearly built up over months) The âsun roomâ roof and door leaked resulting in pools of water on the floor when the typical Welsh weather hit. Along with the large fireplace in the sitting room which also had significant leaks, resulting in pooling water. The beds upstairs were cheap hard mattresses which were uncomfortable to sleep on. After a few days we cut our stay short by two nights as we couldnât bare another night in the beds. There was an extensive list about keeping the property clean and charges for this not being done. It wasnât clean to start with! We stayed when there was heavy rain, we couldnât clean the kitchen floor after the dogs as there were no mop / floor cleaning products provided. A lot of cupboards were full of old bags and broken broom heads along with other random / dumped items. The property is also linked (the main door and porch rooms) to the âofficeâ for the campsite which is at the location. We stayed when this was not in use but I would feel would be very intrusive when the campsite is active. With people coming and going. The overall feel of the property is that it could be an amazing property but is severely lacking in maintenance and a decent cleaner. We felt ripped off for the money we payed and was disappointing for a Christmas holiday.