Arthur’s Cottage

About this property

Arthur’s Cottage holds a lot of history and personality, named after one of the previous owners who had a positive presence in the village of Abergynolwyn for his charisma and character much like ‘Doc’ from Back to the Future, this cottage is a real hit with the locals who will be happy to tell tales of the much-loved man. A beautiful stone-built, semi-detached property, it’s a wonderful place for small families or friends to unwind in the idyllic settings of Wales. Walk down the stone path of the front garden, a precious space directly opposite rolling hills, be sure to stop here with your morning coffee the next day to take in the breath-taking scenes. As soon as you enter the property you will step into the lounge, a plush and simplistic area, offering you a marvellous woodburning stove against exposed stone and slate, it intertwines modern and traditional interior to give the cottage even more character than it already holds through its previous history. There is a twin bedroom on the ground floor, with two single beds, it’s ideal for kids or even friends to get a restful sleep without the hassle of top and tale. Head down the corridor to the shower room, perfect after a rainy walk with the dogs where you can hang your coat on the heated towel rail outside the room to avoid any mucky pawprints. Climbing up the tasteful tartan staircase, you will find a glorious master bedroom in the style of a mezzanine, with a daring but delightful slate wall above the bed, it’s a great room for couples, with views overlooking stunning scenery and a small seating area next to the window for you to enjoy a morning snack, it’s a lovely room to help you unwind before the adventure really begins. If you are looking for places to eat directly opposite the cottage you will find Y Caffi which serves breakfast, main meals and a selection of cakes plus hot and cold beverages. It opens 09:00 till 15:00 every day (09:00 till 15:00 Wednesday to Sunday from September to March and closed all of January ). Not far from the village you will also find the Talyllyn railway cafe which also serves hot and cold beverages, soups, sandwiches and mouth-watering cakes and tempting treats, dogs are also welcome in both cafes.

A five minute drive away is the Gwesty Tynycornel Hotel which is located on the banks of the beautiful Talyllyn Lake. The restaurant offers lunch,afternoon tea,evening and Sunday lunch menus. A ten minute drive is the seaside town of Tywyn, which boasts several cafes,pubs and restaurants along with a local supermarket and petrol station. Surrounded by plentiful tourist attractions, you’re in for an action-packed holiday in close proximity to the historic narrow-gauge Talyllyn Railway, King Arthur’s Labyrinth, and Corris Mine Explorers, the local area hosts an array of activities that are fun for all the family. Next stop is Aberdovey, where you will find an excellent golf course with sea views for those who have brought their clubs, as well as a fantastic beach, where you can beachcombe the shores, build sandcastles with the little ones, or treat the family to fresh fish and chips after a delightful swim. For more beach action, head to Aberystwyth which has a beautiful beach where you can soak up the sun with your favourite book, as well as the Aberystwyth Castle Grounds where you can explore the once remarkable 13th-century castle and the Vale of Rheidol Railway, where you can hop aboard an old-style steam train and settle down in first class carriage for a tour through the rolling hills and woodlands. Be sure to venture further afield into the lands of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, where you can find even more stunning scenery as well as things to do dotted around every village including the Dyffryn Ardudwy Burial Chamber and the ruins of Cymer Abbey, there’s plenty of history to explore in this bustling area of Wales.

Tywyn lies on the edge of the Cardigan Bay and the coast of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Boasting a wealth of coastal and countryside attractions, including lovely sandy beaches for exploring. There is a large selection of pubs and restaurants serving delicious meals and local ales, as well as a good choice of convenience shops and supermarkets for picking up any essentials.Perched on the end of the imposing Cader Idris mountain range with a wealth of landscape surrounding.

Accommodation

Over two floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Towels and Linen inc in rent.

Electric central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Enclosed lawned garden with patio.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Tywyn 7 miles away