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A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.

  • A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.. Ground Floor:

    Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books, Games, Woodburner

    Dining room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden

    Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher

    First Floor:

    Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

    Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

    Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Wine larder (honesty box). External shed with washing machine, tumble dryer and beach toys. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. A North Wales holiday cottage almost straight from a children’s story book and set in a magical location surrounded by woodland. A real welcome awaits with fresh homemade Welsh cakes, cupcakes and a bottle of wine. Bird boxes and feeders around the cottage ensure birdsong throughout the year; nuthatches, nesting blue tits and even woodpeckers can be seen feeding. There are beach toys in the shed for long summer days and sledges for winter fun. Guests will love feeding the ducks and chickens in the owners’ garden nearby.

    Inside the cottage, pristine white interiors, bedrooms with simple crisp white bedding and pretty accessories greet visitors. In the living room a crackling log fire in the wood burner makes a cosy retreat, or you can open the patio doors for an enchanting woodland atmosphere. Spend your evenings relaxing in the porch of this small woodland retreat and absorb the tranquil setting. The double bedroom has an Edwardian dressing table and wardrobe, and both bedrooms feature a 1930’s fireplace.

    In Snowdonia National Park you can discover breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, steam trains, excellent local produce, fascinating industrial heritage and exhilarating adventure activities. Fairbourne and Barmouth are a pleasant drive away, with miles of golden sands at Barmouth and a smaller sandy beach at Fairbourne. Drive down to the lovely seaside resort of Aberdovey with candy-coloured houses, a long uncrowded beach and seaside atmosphere.

    Free WiFi



    Suitable for up to 2 pets

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About the area

Dolgellau is home to this cottage. Cymer Abbey and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mach Loop and Tan y Coed. Bala Lake Railway - Llanuwchllyn Station and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dolgellau travel guide
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Near Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • A mountainous landscape with a lake and a winding path.
    Eryri National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A winding mountain road with snow-covered hills and directional signs.
    Mach Loop
    14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • A lake surrounded by hills and trees.
    Lake Vyrnwy
    30 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • A harbor with boats, a bridge, and a hill with buildings.
    Barmouth Beach
    32 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre
    25 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Llwyngwril Station
    24 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tiny Home Coffee
    15 min drive
  • Torrent Walk Hotel
    7 min drive
  • The Lemon Grass
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    7 min drive
  • Cross Foxes Bar Grill Rooms
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. located?

Situated in Dolgellau, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Torrent Walk and within 6 miles (10 km) of Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt SSSI and Dolgellau Park. Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital and Cymer Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

A cosy, well equipped cottage in beautiful countryside.

A cosy, well equipped cottage in beautiful countryside. The welcome pack was much appreciated, showing care and thoughtfulness from the owners. Various birds visited the well placed bird feeder and gave us great pleasure. A woodpecker and a nuthatch were particular favourites.A peaceful, relaxing break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location.

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location. The enclosed garden is perfect for our dogs and the extended land down to the river makes dog walking from the cottage a real pleasure. We have stayed here twice and will return again next year. The cottage is a credit to the friendly owners and one of the very best we have stayed in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location.

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location. A basket of goodies for us left by owners. Nature abundant around the cottage. A lovely quiet position.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems.

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems. Very quiet road, barely saw another a car! Lovely garden around the whole property just we weren't 100% sure that it would contain our terrier as one side is hedgerow and she would of found the smallest gap! Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, lovely welcome gifts, particularly the cake and milk in the fridge, log burner was nice and got the lounge nice and cosy unfortunately not the rest of the house and opening doors instantly let all the cold in, heating controls were locked so couldn't change the temperature and on a timer so the house never got fully warm, particularly the rear hallway which was always freezing cold.Beds were not that comfortable but I like a soft bed so that's just my preference, but it meant I didn't sleep well.Overall we had a lovely stay, in a great location for exploring up and down the coast and Dolgellau is a lovely town.1/2 hr to Barmouth perfect for a day out particularly if you have dogs for the beach for them to play on, in the winter.Would definitely stay again if beds, heating and garden issue addressed.