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Tyn Gaer

Dolgellau, North Wales
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
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At a glance

  • Traditional detached farmhouse in quiet, rural location
  • Many original features such as a stone inglenook fireplace and exposed wooden beams
  • Enclosed private garden and access to the owner’s 35 acres of farmland and woods

Property code: OC-WAH464

With lovely views towards Cadair Idris, this delightful farmhouse is the perfect location for friends or families wanting to experience the beautiful Welsh countryside within Snowdonia National Park. The pretty, stone-built village of Dolgellau, 3.5 miles away, has a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, a small supermarket, and a regular farmers’ market. This is an excellent location for walking and mountain biking with easy access to the spectacular trails that criss-cross the national park. The coastline at Barmouth is 10 miles away for traditional seaside fun on the sandy beach. Alternatively, take a stroll across the landmark Barmouth Bridge for panoramic views of the countryside, river and ocean beyond.

This is a home full of character and old-world charm with beamed ceilings, slate flooring, grandfather clocks and Welsh dressers, but it also benefits from a contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. Entering into the living room, low ceilings, exposed wooden beams, a log burner and comfortable sofas create a cosy space you won't want to leave. The open-plan kitchen/diner contains a farmhouse table, an antique Welsh dresser and home-grown oak flooring. The kitchen area cleverly blends new and old with a stainless steel splashback, slate flooring, bespoke oak kitchen units and a larder cupboard. There is also a handy cloakroom on this floor. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The first has a comfortable double bed, oak floor, original feature fireplace, rural views and en-suite shower room. There is a second double room with lovely mountain views of Cadair Idris and South Snowdonia. A twin room completes the line-up alongside a shared family bathroom.

The enclosed garden to the rear, with garden furniture and BBQ, has views of Cadair Idris. Guests also have access to 35 acres of the owners' hill farm, with woodland walks and fishing on the River Wnion.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC; 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Ground-floor cloakroom with WC
  • Double oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner with a starter pack of logs
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • Private parking
  • Pub 3 miles, shop 3.5 miles, beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sioned Jones

This property has been let with us for over 15 years and is managed by Sioned.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Eloise, 16th October 2024

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I 100% recommend staying at this beautiful cottage. It is clean, comfortable and extremely warm and cosy! The setting is so peaceful. The only thing you will hear is an occasional sheep in a nearby field. Despite its tranquility it is perfectly situated within quick and easy drives to the shops in Dolgellau, and the stunning countryside for incRead moreredible walks. The garden is lovely and there is a footpath straight outside your door. The beds are comfy, the shower is great, the TV works perfectly... this cottage really ticks all the boxes! Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 6th October 2024

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This cottage was really well equipped and the owner provided the most extensive welcome package of local produce which was most welcome - bread, butter, cheese, yoghurt, milk, tea bags, coffee. The cottage is ideally suited for walking and exploring the local area as well as being close to the road network for travel to Tywyn, Porthmadog and Bala (Read moreall the important little railways of Wales). Its position guarantees quiet and the ability to see the night sky. Nightly visits from a local fox entertained us as did the owners children bringing in the sheep from the fields. All in all, a great place to stay if you like isolation yet being able to travel to some great places to eat. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa, 1st October 2024

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A beautiful place to stay, comfortable and welcoming with a lovely little garden and wonderful views of the ever changing clouds over Cader Idris. We feel very welcome, and it's great to come home to after one of a whole range of hill and coastal walks. And a fab welcome pack, too!

Reviewed by Sara, 11th August 2024

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Lovely relaxing holiday in a great location. Would definitely recommend and would go again.

Reviewed by Alex, 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Carol, 24th June 2024

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Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Reviewed by Peter, 27th May 2024

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A splendid spot, nice and quiet and easy to get to/from Dolgellau

Reviewed by Lesley, 5th May 2024

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One of the loveliest holiday cottages we have stayed in. Clean, cosy, quiet and in a gorgeous setting. Very pretty enclosed garden with sheep as neighbours.We did a fabulous walk straight from the door as well visiting forests, beaches and mountains. We all appreciated the lovely welcome treats. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you.

Reviewed by Stephen, 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Grace, 9th March 2024

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Beautiful cottage and very comfortable and spacious and in a great location Thank you for a great week.

Reviewed by Mark, 19th January 2024

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Our third stay at this cottage and one we enjoyed very much. It's cosy and peaceful, shops are a short dive away with good quality roads between Brithdir & Dolgellau. This is important if the weather is poor. The garden was loaded with birds (probably ''cos we kept feeding them) and a working, modern, TV connected to FREESAT meant we could alwaysRead more get a TV signal. Some food stuffs left in the fridge for tea, coffee & toast on arrival was a thoughtful touch . It's so nice to be able to open your windows at night and not being able to hear a thing! We hope to return in the not too distant future. Thank you again :-) Hide

Reviewed by J, 15th January 2024

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Great cottage in an idyllic setting extremely ideal for dogs.It feels a place so full of history we love it.

Reviewed by Joey, 23rd December 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location and perfect for walking holidays with the dogs. Lovely treats left by the owner for both humans and dogs!

Reviewed by Valerie, 19th November 2023

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Tyn Gaer is a lovely cottage in a great location for privacy and walking (eg. Torrent Walk, Precipice Walk and Foel Offram) and visiting places like Dolgellau and Bala. Visitors are welcome to wander over the nearby fields which belong to the farm and can also access walks on the Common. The cottage is well equipped and extremely warm and cosy to rRead moreeturn to after a November walk. It also has a good garden with views over the mountains. We would recommend a visit and we look forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa, 21st September 2023

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Reviewed by Irene, 3rd September 2023

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We enjoyed a three generational family holiday at Tyn Gaer. It was a good base for sightseeing and hiking in this lovely area of Wales. The property is in a quiet rural location away from traffic and our grandchildren had a great time. We hope to return for another stay.

Reviewed by Karen, 10th July 2023

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The property was very easy to find. Lovely location. Very clean and the floors were easy to clean. Attractions were all within acceptable driving parameters for us. Beautiful part of the world. Wherever you turn there is a stunning view. My preference to South Wales which is more industrial I guess. We would definately come again for sure. Keep it Read moreup. Hide

Reviewed by Aneta, 19th June 2023

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Reviewed by Tonya, 11th April 2023

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The cottage is in a beautiful surrounding and has a warm and friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in through the door. It feels safe and secure and I was able to allow my children to play at the rear of the property without worry. The only thing to improve this property would be to increase the size of the beds to a king size double in the masRead moreter bedroom. We will definitely come and visit again Hide

Reviewed by Teresa, 19th March 2023

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Lovely cottage, very cosy and comfortable, brilliant location.

Reviewed by Karin, 28th November 2022

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