About this property
Dorlan is a cosy mid-terrace cottage, resting in an idyllic location on the edge of Snowdonia National Park.. With welcoming décor and an excellent touring base for the wonderful attractions of Snowdonia, enjoy a stay at this charming getaway for an unforgettable break with family or friends. Park on the roadside close to the property and enter Dorlan onto the ground floor, where you will discover an enticing living/dining room, a truly relaxing spot with a fabulous wood burning stove to warm the room on a chilly evening, a choice of sofas and an armchair to relax in at the end of a busy day and a splendid dining table for six, where you can enjoy meals together as a group. Head downstairs to the lower-ground-floor, where you will find a characterful kitchen which is amply equipped and combines slick modern units with character features like the rustic stone fireplace that houses a traditional feature AGA and a lovely wooden dresser. When you want to catch a good night's rest, head upstairs to discover the first two bedrooms; a fresh white double bedroom with stunning wooden flooring and a feature fireplace, and a lovely twin room which are served by an immaculate family bathroom with walk-in shower. Resting charmingly under the eaves on the top floor is a peaceful double room, which boasts a calming neutral theme and enjoys views towards the surrounding countryside from the Velux window above the bed. Open the kitchen door to reveal a patio and garden area,which includes outside table and chairs, with a calming river flowing by at the end of the garden. A soothing walk takes you into the village of Deiniolen, where you will find your nearest shop and pub. Further afield, there is much to see and do within a short distance; the well-stocked village of Llanberis is just four miles away, for a choice of fine shops and eateries. The property conveniently sits on the edge of the wondrous Snowdonia National Park, a landscape providing sublime opportunities for walking, climbing, cycling, wildlife spotting and even boasts the fabulous Zip World and Bounce Below. The fascinating tourist spots of Bangor and Caernarfon are also within a 10-mile journey, boasting magnificent architecture and plenty to do to suit all tastes. The lovely island of Anglesey with it's fabulous beaches and coastal walks is also only a short drive away. Dorlan is a perfectly placed, characterful cottage for a well-deserved North Wales getaway.
Deiniolen has a pub and shop, and is on the border of the Snowdonia National Park. The nearby Llanberis Railway runs along Lake Padarn, whilst the ruins of Dolbadarn Castle are two miles away, or visit the waterfall of Ceunant Mawr. Fascinating towns nearby include Caernarfon and Bangor, both are worth a look around.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king size, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen.
Living/dining room with wood burning stove.
Oil central heating with wood burning stove and underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking in front of property depending on availability.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, BBQ and seating area.
Welcome pack on arrival.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.6 miles.
Note: Property may not be suitable for those with limited mobility or very young children
Reviews (8)
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Claire
Maybe our standards are higher than others who have rated it better, however, there are some things that need attention. Although the scenery locally is beautiful, the area seemed somewhat run down. The lack of parking was far from ideal but we have learned an important lesson from this - never again to book anywhere without its own designated parking. The house inside was lovely but we do not think it is truly dog friendly due to the stairs (down to the kitchen) but mainly due to the garden and the fact that the local area does not have anywhere very pleasant or green to walk a dog (if there is we didnât find them and there was no information provided). The garden is not well maintained and there is no grass area for dogs. It is all paved or shingled, with some broken paving and weeds. Therefore we were not able to spend any time out there, despite the lovely weather. There is no dishwasher, which means the washing up needs to be thorough. Everything that we used for the first time was not clean and so we had to wash up everything we wanted to use and then only used that. The hairdryer wasnât usable because the on-off button seemed to have been broken off by previous users. In all, although the house was generally well presented and clean, we would not recommend it as a dog friendly place to stay.
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Leanne
Parking may be an issue if you arrive later evening as we did - however in the 'guest' book local parking is advertised via a garage lock up - it would be great to be made aware of this before travel so that could be pre arranged - it would take away the only stress of the trip :)
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Jon
Laura and Chris were brilliant at sorting out a small issue with a plug in the kitchen!!!! everything about this property and services were all 1st class would definitely recommend.