Guests say
Dol Y Clochydd is a much-loved cottage set in stunning surroundings with beautiful gardens, direct river access, and breathtaking views. Guests praise its peaceful atmosphere, spacious and comfortable interiors, and excellent location for outdoor activities and exploring local attractions. The property is especially popular with families and dog owners. While most reviews are highly positive, some mention areas for improvement such as cleaning standards, maintenance, and clearer instructions for appliances. Overall, the cottage offers a memorable and relaxing retreat in the Welsh countryside.
Several guests found the property clean and comfortable, but there are repeated mentions of cobwebs, mould in the shower, and a need for a deeper clean. One review highlighted a significant issue with mould and a hole in the ceiling, while others noted minor cleaning oversights.
The location is consistently praised for its stunning views, peaceful setting, and proximity to walks, rivers, and attractions. Some mention road noise from the nearby A470 and a steep drive, but these are generally considered minor compared to the overall appeal.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, cosy living areas, and relaxing baths. The cottage is described as homely and welcoming, with underfloor heating and log burners adding to the comfort, especially for families and dog owners.
The property offers excellent amenities such as a well-equipped kitchen, large garden, river access, and entertainment options. However, some guests noted issues with outdoor lighting, shower maintenance, unclear appliance instructions, and occasional lack of supplies like logs or clean BBQs.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Perfect for a family escape in rural North Wales, there is so much to see and do whilst staying at this lovely riverside farmhouse.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" TV, Netflix, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Roll Top Bath, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating (underfloor in living room and conservatory/dining room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burners included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Telephone (honesty box).. Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. 1-acre natural grounds. 3 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Bike store. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. There is a river in the grounds. This property has a security deposit of £200.. Located on the river Mawddach, this delightful, detached farmhouse makes a wonderful holiday home for all the family. Situated in a valley below the famous Precipice Walk, and with the Mawddach River running past, with private access to the river and trout fishing (free of charge, in season), there are stunning views all around. Inside you will find a large living room with wood burner, two TVs with access to Fibre Broadband, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and Netflix, and a seating area at each end. This room leads out into the spacious lawned garden, ideal for lazing in with a glass of wine or dining al fresco. The modern dining room features a warming wood burner and offers fantastic views of the surrounding hills from the picture windows.
The property is located in ideal walking country, near the Coed y Brenin Forest Centre. The Precipice Walk is a must for the far-reaching views. Visit the pretty town of Dolgellau, with a range of individual shops and delightful cafés and eateries. You can hire a bike or walk along the Mawddach Trail, which follows the trackbed of the old railway line to Barmouth, giving unique views of the Mawddach Estuary and the famous Barmouth Bridge. At Barmouth you’ll find an enormous sandy beach, so don’t forget to take your bucket and spade. No visit to North Wales would be complete without a ride on one of the Great Little Trains of Wales, and at Dol y Clochydd, you’re within easy reach of the Talyllyn Railway at Tywyn, the Bala Lake Railway at Llanuwchllyn and the Ffestiniog Railway which runs between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Blaenau Ffestiniog is also home to Zip World Titan, the largest zip wire zone in the world, and Bounce Below, the only place in the world where you can bounce on trampoline nets deep underground in an old slate cavern. Beach 10 miles. Shop and pub 3½ miles, restaurant 3 miles.
Free WiFi
The cottage is isolated and during the winter months the local roads may not always be passable.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
EPC Rating = C
There is open water in the property grounds.
There is a security deposit of £200 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BAC's directly to the owner.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (15)
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Patrick Dawson
Fantastic location, the enclosed garden and the river at the bottom were perfect.Lots of walks from the property, which wasn’t too fussy and was ideal to relax in with seven people and several dogs.The rooms are well set out, which enabled socialising and communal dining as well as peace and quiet if needed.Plenty of space to BBQ and we were able to swim, fish and canoe on the river in complete privacy.Well placed to visit attractions in the area and we did white water rafting and the zip wire at Penrhyn, which were excellent.One of the best family holidays we’ve had.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage - second visit to this fantastic getaway, and already booked for next year !
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Confirmed Guest
Our second stay, and the location & house are still fab in a beautiful valley with river swims at the end of the garden, and a warm cosy house to return to. Plenty of DVDs, games and jigsaws for rainy days.Our only disappointment was the fact the garden grass had not been recently mowed, which discouraged the small children from playing in it.The kitchen could do with a couple of shallow baking trays for heating eg pizzas.