This pet-friendly Dolgellau holiday cottage offers excellent walking, water sports and mountain biking (Coed-y-Brenin) and is only 12 miles from the sandy beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne. Cae Merllen holiday cottage in Snowdonia National Park is based on a working sheep farm 2 miles from Dolgellau and enjoys beautiful countryside views. It also has a lawned area with picnic bench, outdoor toys, barbecue and chimenea.
Ground Floor
Adjoining the owners’ farmhouse B&B, this Dolgellau holiday cottage has a fitted kitchen including microwave, slim dishwasher etc, a cosy living room with Sky TV, DVD & CD player and a ground floor bath/shower room. The cottage has oil central heating and an utility outbuilding with w/machine, t/dryer and lockable bike storage.
Upstairs
3 cosy bedrooms overlooking great countryside views. This includes 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single with cot.
Garden
Cae Merllen holiday cottage in Snowdonia has a lawned area with picnic bench, outdoor toys, barbecue and chimenea.
Additional Information
Towels and bed linen provided.
Electricity and oil central heating included.Milk in the fridge + coffee, tea and sugar ready for when you arrive.
Range of games and films available at the cottage.
Food delivery service is available to the cottage. Further details will be sent when you book your holiday.
No smoking inside.
Chauffeur available to town and back on request (ask the owner).
Pets are welcome.
This Dolgellau holiday cottage in Snowdonia offers short breaks at certain times during the year. Find more information under 'Prices'
Cae Merllen holiday cottage in Snowdonia National Park is situated on a working farm in Brithdir, 2 miles from Dolgellau. At the foot of Cader Idris mountain it provides an excellent location to explore Mid and North Wales.
There is a highly commended restaurant less than a mile from this Dolgellau holiday cottage and plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles up the road in Dolgellau itself. The cottage offers excellent walking, water sports and mountain biking (Coed-y-Brenin) and is within 20 minutes drive of the sandy beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne.
Attractions in the area include the Centre for Alternative Technology and Slate Caverns in Corris, the majestic Harlech Castle (World Heritage site) as well as traces of earlier occupation throughout the area, such as hill forts, stone circles and even a Roman amphitheatre.
The nearby Mawddach Estuary is another beautiful and largely unspoilt gem which is well worth a visit, not to mention the Corris Craft Centre, King Arthur's Labyrinth (a great family day out), narrow gauge railways galore and the RSPB Bird Reserve at Penmaenpool.
Beaches
Barmouth Beach – long, sandy beach with Blue Flag award. 12 miles
Fairbourne Beach – sandy beach. 12 miles
Water sports
Bala Lake – sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, raft building etc. 15 miles
National White Water Centre, Canolfan Tryweryn – White Water Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing. 20 miles
Walking
Torrent Walk – Brithdir - moderate leisure walk approx 2½ miles along the river – 0 miles (by the cottage)
Precipice Walk – Dolgellau - suitable for all ages. 3 miles from cottage
New Precipice Walk – Llanelltyd - suitable for all ages. 5 miles from cottage.
Panorama Walk – Barmouth - suitable for all ages. 12 miles from cottage.
Cadair Idris (mountain) – 3 main routes starting from Dolgellau (2 miles), Minffordd (5 miles) and Abergynolwyn (10 miles).
The Mawddach Trail – Dolgellau - suitable for all ages – walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users. 2 miles
Cycling
Coed-y-Brenin Mountain Biking Centre – Suitable routes for all ages. 9 miles
The Mawddach Trail – As above
Fishing
Read more about the range of opportunities to go fishing in the Dolgellau area – suitable options for all ages.
Golf
Dolgellau Golf Club – 9 hole golf course. 3 miles
Horse riding
Bwlchgwyn Farm Pony Trekking Centre - suitable for anyone over 4yrs. 11 miles
