Title: Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains ## Photo gallery for Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains ![Property grounds - Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains (Dolgellau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116040000/116037600/116037585/75ef4028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fitness facility - Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains (Dolgellau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116040000/116037600/116037585/b7182907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets - Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains (Dolgellau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116040000/116037600/116037585/98732bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains (Dolgellau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116040000/116037600/116037585/15fbb114.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains (Dolgellau)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116040000/116037600/116037585/e88a856e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains A Scene Like No Other. Tucked away in the dramatic landscapes near Dolgellau, North Wales, this retired vintage aircraft offers an unforgettable experience. Once part of the skies, it’s now grounded in a tranquil setting — reimagined as a rustic glamping spot and now available for your enjoyment. From sipping coffee whilst gazing at the clouds to cosying up to a starlit night beneath vintage aviation decor, this is a getaway where stories take flight. What Makes It Unique: \- Real aircraft with intact cockpit and detailed fuselage \- Evocative woodland and mountain surroundings \- Atmospheric interior with light up interactive cockpit and original pull out tables \- Off-grid charm with basic on-site facilities including WiFi & Smart TV \- 16x9ft ‘Pilots Lounge’ housing a fully functioning kitchen, instant hot water & large shower \- On site parking \- Pet friendly Nearby you have Cader Idris Mountains, Llyn Cau Lake, King Arthur’s Labyrinth, nearby riverside walks, hikes, rafting, cycling paths, Brenin Forest not to mention artisan bakeries, restaurants and a local supermarket within a 2 mile radius. ## Similar properties ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122250000/122242000/122241911/5cd98329.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Welsh Cottage- Snowdonia Dolgellau [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=122241911&PinnedHotelID=122241911&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic Double or Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216500/111216460/5c6d29dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Afallon Townhouse Dolgellau - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=111216460&PinnedHotelID=111216460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105450000/105441300/105441239/d90c4b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lux double&lounge area /en suite.fab hosts/stylish interiors..incredible views Dolgellau - Laundry room 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £109 includes taxes & fees 1 Feb - 2 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=105441239&PinnedHotelID=105441239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59150000/59147300/59147292/af20d1b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern, En-Suite Family Apartment located in Snowdonia National Park Dolgellau - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available - Parking available £139 includes taxes & fees 29 Jan - 30 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=59147292&PinnedHotelID=59147292&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111194100/111194040/aec7af6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caer Dderwen 'Oak Field' Family Home in Dolgellau Dolgellau - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=111194040&PinnedHotelID=111194040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102390000/102380900/102380836/5aaf5424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dolgellau Grand Heights Apt Dolgellau - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=102380836&PinnedHotelID=102380836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111930000/111929400/111929398/d104663c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cysgod Idris Cottage in Dolgellau, Eryri / Snowdonia Dolgellau [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=111929398&PinnedHotelID=111929398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104100000/104096500/104096456/w1468h691x1y2-86e0022a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cader suite at PenYcoed Hall incl Luxury Hot Tub Dolgellau - Air-conditioning £162 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=104096456&PinnedHotelID=104096456&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119670000/119667000/119666986/2453d72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View Cottage with Hot Tub in the Heart of Snowdonia. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Dolgellau is home to Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains. Cymer Abbey and Barmouth Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway. Corris Craft Centre and King Arthur's Labyrinth are also worth visiting. [Visit our Dolgellau travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dolgellau.dx182853) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=52.749535,-3.874753&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uo%7E%60Idxs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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=amrvEpiKYPeuvPANKxMyszLPXPI=) Dolgellau, Wales ### What's nearby - ![Snowdonia National Park which includes tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054294/9766c99b-1568-4fb6-8607-9b72a6abf9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eryri National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![dangerous corners around the mountain road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/706957958727319552/648ab005-f6c9-4855-b6e4-af814a7474a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mach Loop 6 min drive \- 5.7 miles - ![One of the best beaches Great marina Golden sand Loads to see ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8117/68f97ee5-c0c8-4797-b56f-b67065d58315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Barmouth Beach 17 min drive \- 12.3 miles - Dolgellau Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Morfa Mawddach Station 22 min drive ### Restaurants - George III Hotel 5 min drive - Starbucks 3 min drive - The Lemon Grass 13 min walk - Royal Ship Hotel 11 min walk - The Stag Inn 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains? ### What time is check-in at Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains? ### What time is check-out at Alaya Airways - a retired vintage aircraft tucked away amidst Welsh mountains? ## Have a question? 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