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Cuddfan Idris

Dolgellau, North Wales
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
5
star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
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At a glance

  • Lovingly barn conversion that’s perfect for two
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows boast far-reaching views across Cadair Idris
  • Experience a late night of stargazing in this International Dark Sky Reserve spot
Property code: OC-BOW292

Nothing but the best awaits you in this wonderful South Snowdonia holiday home, a perfect place to steal away for a romantic retreat. Located in a Dark Sky Reserve in the National Park with fabulous night skies and very close to the Mach Loop main viewing areas, this cottage has a prime position just 1.5 miles from Dolgellau, with walks on its doorstep and dramatic scenery to enjoy while also being within close reach of the bars and eateries in this bustling Welsh town. Nearby is Coed Y Brenin Bike and Walking Trail Centre, The Mawddach Estuary Trail an old railway track for level biking and walking, also The Precipice Walk. Step out on foot and follow The Mawddach Trail (3.5 miles) along to explore the Mawddach Estuary along an old disused railway line. This is also a popular cycle route, as is the easy-going Precipice Walk (2 miles). This location also benefits from being a short drive from the coast. Jump in the car to find yourself in the seaside resort of Barmouth within 10 miles.

On the ground floor of this stylishly decorated two-storey cottage is a spacious open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table and lounge area, all of which offer remarkable countryside views from the floor-to-ceiling windows on one wall. There’s underfloor heating in this contemporary ground floor space, perfect for waking up, preparing a lazy brunch and sitting down to eat whilst planning out your day’s activities. You can relax in front of the Smart TV or listen to your own tunes on the Bluetooth speaker. Stairs lead up to a king-size bedroom with sloped ceilings, a skylight and a getting-ready space with dramatic mountain views. The fact it’s a zip-and-link bed gives you the chance to request this space be transformed into a twin room at the time of booking if you wish. The accommodation is completed by a shower room with a walk-in shower and pretty tiling.

A secure garden with lawn space, patio furniture and BBQ are accessible from the kitchen. Take morning coffee or evening drinks outdoors to admire the view or gaze up at glistening night skies.

  • 1 king-size zip-and-link bedroom that can be made into a twin on request
  • 1 bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
  • Induction hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Smeg Espresso coffee machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Underfloor heating throughout ground floor
  • Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, furniture and charcoal BBQ (charcoal not provided)
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Secure (shared with owners) bike storage with bike washing facilities
  • No laundry facilities - launderette 1.5 miles
  • Pub and shop 1.5 miles, beach 9.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Elena Pryce

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Elena.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ruth, 18th September 2024

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It's a very nice place to stay. Very comfortable und quiet. The landscape is wonderful.

Reviewed by Stephen, 13th September 2024

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Cottage was lovely. Hi-spec barn conversion with everything we needed and the hosts, Liz and Gareth were lovely and friendly with great local knowledge. Location was good with plenty of beautiful walks including waterfalls. Also not too far from Barmouth, Portmeirion and Mount Snowdon.Recommend pre-booking the Snowdon railway if you go up that wayRead more as it gets very booked up. All in all, a lovely area with great accommodation. Thank you Liz and Gareth. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 8th September 2024

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Reviewed by Roger, 12th August 2024

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Reviewed by Rademakers, 2nd August 2024

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It is a lovely place; quiet and very comfortabele. The owners are helpfull and friendly.

Reviewed by Ian, 15th July 2024

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Excellent from start to finish Perhaps the only improvement would be if Liz and Gareth could arrange for it to rain a little less!

Reviewed by Simon, 9th July 2024

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Reviewed by Peter, 30th June 2024

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Excellent, comfortable and clean

Reviewed by Kathy, 26th June 2024

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We had an amazing stay with Liz and Gareth (and Nel the dog) at Cuddfan Idris. This holiday home is an absolute gem and suited our needs perfectly for sightseeing in North Wales. We loved the peace and quietness of the countryside, but you are never far away from attractions in the area. We only wish we had more time to enjoy the peace and quietRead more of their lovely property. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to anyone looking for that special holiday. Liz and Gareth are amazing hosts and were in contact with us prior to our arrival to ask if we needed any information to help with our stay, first class service. Having come from New Zealand it was awesome to have this personal touch and ensured we were happy with our decision. Would definitely stay at this property again if we return to Wales. Hide

Reviewed by Christian, 21st May 2024

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Reviewed by Nicolette, 26th April 2024

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A lovely return stay to this very well equipped and cosy cottage with easy reach of the mountains, Mawddach Estuary and Coed-Y-Brenin mountain bike centre. Very welcoming hosts and well definitely be back!

Reviewed by Penny, 16th April 2024

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We had an excellent short break at Cuddfan Idris. The property is just as described on the website; it is light, spacious and finished to a high spec. The owners are on hand, friendly but not intrusive. There are walks direct from the property, into the beautiful countryside around. The location is excellent, with Dolgellau within a short driveRead more, but we really enjoyed sitting in the garden, looking out onto the mountains! Hide

Reviewed by Mate, 2nd April 2024

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Very clean and well equipped cottage, quiet location, lots to see nearby.

Reviewed by Karen, 24th March 2024

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Reviewed by Gillian, 18th March 2024

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Very well designed, beautiful and light barn conversion with comfortable bed, large walk-in shower, modern kitchen with large fridge + freezer and comfortable sitting areaset in peaceful and lovely surroundings (even in the pouring rain!) with plenty of walks from the door and beyond with stunning views. Very friendly and helpful (but not intrusiveRead more) hosts live next door. We will be back. Original Cottages made the booking process and all follow-up communications straightforward and easy. Hide

Reviewed by Graham, 22nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Janet, 24th October 2023

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Reviewed by Martin, 12th October 2023

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Reviewed by Nicolette, 27th August 2023

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A lovely cottage tucked away up a quiet road but with great access to walks and cycle routes directly from the cottage and easy journeys for places to eat in and around Barmouth and Dolgellau. Great for getting to the Coed Y Brenin centre and to the Mawddach Estuary trail. The cottage itself is really well designed with all amenities needed and jusRead moret right for a couple staying. Also very friendly and helpful owners onsite. We'll definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Victor, 8th August 2023

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This is a gorgeous unit with amazing views. The photos do not do it justice. The unit is bright, clean and new. The shower is the best I have ever used! Owners were lovely and gave us plenty of privacy but also there to provide helpful information. The surroundings are beautiful too and you are close to town.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 21st July 2023

Thank you for a lovely relaxing week. We had a lovely time with beautiful walks. Will definitely recommend staying here. !! Thank you for the lovely welcome pack

Reviewed by Anonymous, 14th July 2023

Thank you for a lovely relaxing stay. Will definitely be recommending to others!

Reviewed by Janet, 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous, 7th July 2023

What a fab week in this lovely cottage and scenic views. Hosts were friendly and helpful. We recommend cycling to Barmouth on the trail and also walking Cregennan Lakes. The Precipice Walk is lovely and not as scary as the name!! Thanks for a lovely peaceful week and delicious welcome pack!

Reviewed by Anonymous, 30th June 2023

We have enjoyed 10 days in this lovely comfortable accommodation. Weve had a mixed bag of weather but still done some lovely walks, especially the Torrent and the Precipice Walk. The views from the top of Snowdon were stunning!!

Reviewed by Anonymous, 20th June 2023

Thanks we had a wonderful week, we liked the cottage very much and will tell our friends in Belgium. Wales is so beautiful.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 15th June 2023

We had a wonderful week. The weather has been amazing blue sky every day. Thank you for being amazing hosts, so kind & helpful. Barn is well equipped and amazing bathroom. Thank you for home made bread, treats and garden produce.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 9th June 2023

Had a fantastic week. Clear blue skies and not a drop of rain. Plenty of walking and wildlife watching. A couple of railway journeys too. Cadair Idris is well worth the effort. Thank you for being great hosts.

Reviewed by Stephen, 30th May 2023

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Liz and Gareth were lovely hosts and were very welcoming. We loved our stay especially, as the weather was fantastic.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 26th May 2023

Thank you for the welcome treats. We had a wonderful few days in your lovely barn. The weather has been fantastic!! Weve enjoyed walks, train rides, and the beach.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 20th May 2023

Thank you for making us so welcome. This place is an oasis of calm and tranquillity. We hope to be back soon.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 16th May 2023

Thank you both for making us feel so welcome at this idyllic place. Thanks for the welcome basket with home made bread. A well done barn conversion & well equipped. We mostly walked in the local area and didnt fee the need to go further. Recommend walking up through old Barmouth to the view point and walking over to Barmouth by old railway line briRead moredge. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous, 12th May 2023

We had a wonderful week in this beautiful place. Our first time in North Wales, what an incredible place. So much to see. You have done a wonderful job of the barn conversion. Its such a relaxing place to stay. Thank you.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 14th April 2023

A big thank you for such a lovely welcome, delicious bread and yummy chocs. Had a marvellous week of good weather and ticked off bucket list items riding on steam trains of North Wales. Whizzing down the Llechwedd zipwire and the Precipice walk. Saw 12 red kites while on the Vale of Rheidol railway. Recommend taking the Fairbourne railway, then boRead moreat ferry to Barmouth and walk back on Wales coast path. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous, 27th March 2023

A great place to stay, in a fabulous location! Recommend the Royal Ship Hotel for good food and a pint of a Robinson's "Pitch". Walks included Coed y Brenin, Coed Ganllwyd and the Precipice. All very enjoyable with some spectacular water falls!

Reviewed by Anonymous, 23rd March 2023

We've had a lovely stay at the cottage. The hosts were very friendly as was the dog also. Accommodation was comfortable, modern with the added bonus of no carpet!. Perfect location for walks on your door step; Precipice walk is a must as is Ganllwyd & Cregennan Lakes.

Reviewed by Deborah, 19th March 2023

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Perfect in every way! Beautiful accommodation! Beautiful scenery right from the front door. Liz and Gareth are so lovely and welcoming, welcome pack and home made bread on arrival. Instructions on local walks are brilliant and much more than we could have imagined. Thank you

Reviewed by Anonymous, 18th March 2023

Accommodation is 5* and in a 5* location. Hosts are perfect. They never mither you but are always there if you need anything. We honestly wouldn't change a single thing(except for better weather). Seriously, it was a perfect mini break with great walk etc. You really have created a little gem and you should be proud of yourselves. See you soon! xx

Reviewed by Tabitha, 20th February 2023

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Reviewed by Anonymous, 19th February 2023

Thank you so much for the lovely stay and for making us feel so welcome. We had everything we needed in the barn and it was lovely and cosy. Will definitely be recommending the stay to others!

Reviewed by Monika, 15th December 2022

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This place was fabulous. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 14th December 2022

Fantastic cottage, so warm, comfortable and welcoming. Very well equipped kitchen, comfy bed and bedding. Beautiful surroundings. Perfect and just what we wanted for our week in Cuddfan Idris. Looking forward to staying here again. Many thanks.

Reviewed by Anonymous, 9th December 2022

Thanks for a fab week here. Dry and bright(but cold) so we feel lucky. Such a lovely barn conversion. Very warm and comfortable. Hosts were great and had lots of wonderful route tips for local exploring. I's a lovely area with more than a weeks worth of adventures from the door. Have a great Xmas. Hope to return in 2023.

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