Typical Snowdonia holiday cottage, recently refurbished to a high standard throughout and based in a small village 2 miles east of the historic town of Dolgellau in the Snowdonia National Park. Penygroes holiday cottage, Dolgellau enjoys beautiful views of the countryside and has an enclosed outside lawned area with picnic bench and barbecue. Amazing walks from the doorstep, including Cader Idris mountain and close to Coed y Brenin’s world renowned mountain biking centre.
Ground Floor
Fully fitted kitchen with good quality oak units and full size aga to add even more warmth to the cottage through winter months. Also includes dishwasher, microwave and all other modern appliances.
A beautiful open plan lounge ,with adjoining dining area all recently decorated to a high standard, offering freeview T.V, DVD and video player.
The entrance porch / sun room offers a tranquil place to sit in the evening, enjoying the picturesque views across the valley.
This Snowdonia holiday cottage, Dolgellau also has a ground floor toilet and wash basin.
Upstairs
3 cosy bedrooms offering high quality furniture and bed linen throughout. This includes 2 double bedrooms and one bedroom with bunk beds.
Decorated to a high standard, the new bathroom suite includes a high powered shower unit, bath and W.C.
Garden
Lawned and shrub area, picnic bench and barbecue available. Penygroes holiday cottage, Dolgellau also has an outside utility with a washing machine, tumble dryer and another W.C. Plenty of secure space for bikes etc in the garage.
Additional Information
Towels and bed linen provided.
Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request.
Electricity and heating included (oil central heating throughout).
Welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk and sugar on arrival at Penygroes holiday cottage, Dolgellau
No pets or smoking.
Offroad parking for 1 car and additional parking available.
This luxury Snowdonia holiday cottage is available for short breaks at certain times during the year. Further details under 'Prices'.
Penygroes holiday cottage, Dolgellau is a traditional stone property set in the peacefull village of Brithdir, in southern Snowdonia National Park. The nearby market town of Dolgellau (2 miles) has a choice of pubs, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure centre and take aways.
This Snowdonia holiday 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 – 0.3 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
