Guests consistently praise Hen Gelligemlyn - The Annexe for its cleanliness, comfortable and well-equipped interiors, and stunning location in North Wales & Snowdonia. The property offers a warm welcome, with a spacious garden and scenic walks right on the doorstep. Hosts Gavin and Sarah are commended for their hospitality, and while broadband issues were mentioned, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Reviewers frequently mention the property's immaculate condition, noting it as spotless and very clean, which indicates a high standard of cleanliness maintained by the hosts.
The property's location is celebrated for its tranquility, stunning mountain views, and proximity to local attractions, walks, and beaches, making it an ideal base for exploring Snowdonia and the Welsh coastline.
Comfort is a highlight in the reviews, with guests finding the property warm, cozy, and homely. The comfortable beds and well-appointed living spaces contribute to a relaxing stay.
The Annexe is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, secure bike storage, and entertainment options like Sky TV and games. Some issues with broadband are noted, but overall, the facilities meet guests' needs.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as a generous welcome hamper and local recommendations provided by the hosts. While these gifts enhance the experience, they are subject to change and not guaranteed for every stay.
A delightful cottage adjoining the owners home, located in a semi-rural setting, this property is surrounded by a myriad of walks and beautiful scenery in the scattered village of Ganllwyd. Coed y Brenin is only 3.5 miles away and only 5 miles to Dolgellau. This lovely cottage provides a great base and excellent holiday accommodation for couples, friends or a family who wish to explore this lovely area. Sympathetically refurbished and renovated to a good standard, this charming cottage is lovingly maintained and well-presented by the owner, and maintains many of its wonderful features such slate flooring, exposed stone, ledge and brace doors and exposed beams and purlins whilst modern day comforts have been successfully incorporated without losing any of its charming appeal. A spacious open plan kitchen with dining area welcomes you in. The kitchen area is well-equipped and caters for all your needs and the dining area is perfect for enjoying a family meal together, there is even a cosy sitting area where you can sit quietly and finish that book! The sitting room, once an old barn has been beautifully incorporated into the cottage and now provides a wonderful living space with a warming wood burning stove and comfy sofas. The light and airy feel is enhanced by the high pitched ceiling and bi-fold doors which open up the whole length of the room so you can take in the garden, hillside scenery and enjoy the country air on balmy summer evenings. There are three bedrooms, the main bedroom is on the ground floor and benefits from an en-suite shower room, and upstairs there is a twin, a single and family bathroom. To the front of the cottage is a patio with picnic table so you can look out across the garden towards the hillside whilst enjoying alfresco dining or enjoy a morning coffee whilst relaxing in the rear courtyard. This lovely cottage stands amidst some beautiful countryside in the Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, which is renowned for its mountain bike routes, magnificent walking trails, spectacular waterfalls, nature reserves and other exciting outdoor pursuits. There is secure bike storage and an outside washing area, making this a perfect base for biking enthusiasts.
Dolgellau is 5 miles away, offering shops, pubs and restaurants for light snacks. Alternatively, why not spend a few days relaxing on the sandy beaches at Aberdovey, Barmouth or Fairbourne? Or explore the medieval castles at nearby Harlech and Criccieth, or slightly further afield Caernarfon.
At the end of the day return to this lovely cottage to relax. A great base anytime of the year.
The scattered village of Ganllwyd is surrounded by extensive Coed-y-Brenin Forestry Commission, at the head of the beautiful Mawddach Estuary, overlooked by the Cader Idris Mountain Range. The nearby town of Dolgellau is a superb base for a holiday with relaxing days out on the sandy beaches of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovey. Dolgellau offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there are excellent restaurants for light snacks in many of the nearby coastal resorts.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and seating area (seats 5).
External utility room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer in external utility room, TV with Sky, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Secure bike storage included outside bike cleaning area.
Front patio with picnic table, rear courtyard with furniture and a lawned garden with a separate mini outdoor football pitch (shared with owner).
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Shops 5 miles.
Pub with restaurant 2 miles.
Note: Upstairs bedrooms and bathroom have low exposed beams, sloping ceilings and restricted head height.
Note: Regulations required that the twin room was fitted with a top hung Velux window and so does not have a window restrictor, therefore the property is not suitable for children aged 5 and under.
Note:The River Mawddech passes the bottom of the garden, please can we ask that children as supervised at all times and care taken near the riverbank.
Linda
Everything you could possibly need was there. Sarah is a lovely host. A beautiful area to stay. It was the best holiday we have had in a long time. Thank you.
Victoria
The property was light, spacious and well maintained, and the location was brilliant, with excellent walks on the doorstep. Lots of thoughtful touches (e.g. good black out blinds in the kids' bedrooms) and a very generous welcome hamper. The kids loved the trampoline.
Duncan
Has everything you need and more. Friendly owner is nearby if required and is a wealth of information on things to see and do in the area. River access, walks and cycling straight from the door, including access into Coed y Brenin MTB trails. Centrally located for North Wales with easy access to most areas. Highly recommended.
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