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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
127 Customer Reviews
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"Fantastic cottage with a lovely homely feel in a quiet built up street."
All modern features, fixtures and fittings but retaining its rustic charm including an amazing log burner. The owner is super helpful which is a great touch. The cottage is on a narrow street and where we found parking easy, we did meet cars coming in the opposite direction a few times. Where the village has pubs they do not offer food, but there are a number of food serving pubs approx 25 mins away in neighbouring villages and in Porthmadog. There are a number of take aways and cafes serving excellent breakfasts all within easy walking distance. Overall a lovely cottage for your touring base.
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"Absolutely loved the cottage would highly recommend"
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"A wonderful stay at Garreg Ddu."
The accommodation was fabulous and the owner thought of everything to made our stay perfect, cannot recommend this too highly. The location was spot on to visit surrounding area’s and close to some beautiful beaches. Definitely would return.
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"A gem of a property, and easily the best we have stayed in to date booked via Sykes."
The property was spotless and excellently maintained throughout. The kitchen was well equipped with everything needed for a self catered stay. A nice touch was the Welcome Pack We met Caroline(Property Owner) on arrival who gave us a warm welcome. The property is ideally situated to visit many of the Snowdonia National Park attractions We will certainly return when we next visit North Wales
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"A beautiful, clean, cosy and welcoming cottage."
Having just retired this was the perfect getaway, we loved the exposed slate walls, inviting wood burner (not needed on this visit) and the enclosed garden for the dog. The beds are comfy with top end bedding and towels provided. Thank you for the welcome tray and treats. The cottage is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Welsh mountains, valleys and scenery where we met friendly walkers and lots of other dogs on our days out. You are never far from the coastline either so something for everyone. Thank you Caroline!
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"We had a lovely time in this place."
The owner was very helpful from start to the end. This place is very comfortable and convenient. We would recommend this place 100% and will surely book this place again!!
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"Had a lovely chilled stay at Garreg Ddu, beautiful cottage in a good location with gorgeous view of the mountains, beautifully decorated, had everything we needed."
Caroline provided everything required for our two dogs, throws, blankets, bowls etc and a lovely welcome pack for us. It was great to come back to the lovely log burner on a rainy day. Shower is amazing. We don't drive but it was easy to get round on public. Definitely recommend.
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"Wonderful holiday, property had all amenities and more than you could need."
Felt cosy and comfortable…
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"We had a great time in this gorgeous cottage."
Lovely welcome package and very comfortable bed. Would definitely recommend a stay here
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"Brilliant stay, highly recommended, host was brilliant will definitely stay again"
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"My wife and I stayed in this stunning cottage for 3 days."
The place is fantastic, so neat and tidy with everything you can possibly need for your break. Loved the layout of the place, making it really cosy on evenings chilling by the fire after a day exploring the area. Location is brilliant with lots of attractions nearby and the scenery is as breathtaking as it gets. There’s some lovely touches with a welcome pack and twinkly lights as you enter making it very welcoming. This was a great find for us and we will be back
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"Carolines Cottage is a piece of Heaven Tranquil and restful we have had a ..."
Carolines Cottage is a piece of Heaven Tranquil and restful we have had a wonderful time everything very close at hand Caroline is a first host The Cottage itself can be rated as one of the best I have ever been in Thank you so much for letting us share your cottage Mary Rose
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"Caroline's communication was timely and very helpful."
The cottage was very well prepared for our arrival and we were impressed by attention to detail in the way it was furnished and equipped... lots of nice little touches.
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"Caroline has thought of everything."
There were so many extra touches including electric blankets, cake and Prosecco, and a fabulous shower. Sadly we were only staying for two days so didn’t get to appreciate fully. It really is a lovely property maintained to an excellent standard. The only negatives (beyond Caroline’s control) are the on street parking and lack of green space near to house for dog walking for that first/last comfort break of the day. It is down a very tight cul-de-sac with a community type residential/social building opposite. Parking is on a first come basis so if you are out for day it may be difficult to park back near the property. Also I don’t think you need to send a text at 9am to remind me to leave by 10am. I know you were probably stressed by the turnaround time but I found that quite irritating.
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"This is a wonderful place, very well equipped, modernised, comfortable, warm and a very welcoming host."
The location is very practical, with great walks at the door step or near all the great sights in Eryri.
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"Superb stay!"
Beautiful beautiful cottage retaining original features (the floor and exposed slate walls are amazing!) Kitchen was really well equipped, very comfortable bed, cosy sitting room and a wonderful real log burning stove which was great to be sat in front of when the rain was lashing down outside! Would I come back? 100%!
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"A lovely well equipped cottage, comfortable bed and fabulous shower room."
Weather wasn't great so it was lovely to sit in front of the log burner in the evening. Caroline provided a welcoming gift and lots of information on places to see.
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"Gareg Ddu is a very lovely cottage."
Everything you need and more. Very clean and comfortable. Also Caroline left us a lovely welcome pack.
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"Excellent host, the cottage is superb, lots of home comfort included and great attention to detail throughout, would recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing break."
We stayed as 2 couples with two small dogs, everything was perfect. Host provided little extras, a bottle of fizz and a lovely fruit cakes, also milk, sugar, tea and coffee which were greatly appreciated after our long drive x thanks Caroline, we will be back x
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"Such a lovely cosy cottage with everything you could need and more!"
! Great location for walks and hikes. Caroline was so helpful with recommendations of things to do and overall a great host! Thanks for our stay!
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"Wonderful cosy cottage."
Incredibly comfortable house with attention to detail. Caroline is a fantastic host providing lots of little extras, friendly and very helpful. The house has everything you could possibly want. Very clean and spacious and a superb location. Walking distance to all the amenities, and a great spot for exploring Snowdonia. Very much a home from home with relaxing decor. I didnt want to leave. We will definitely be back.
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"Caroline was very helpful when we had a issue with the induction hob she was soon on to it."
We had a lovely time at the cottage. North Wales is beautiful l wish we had 2 weeks there.
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"Fantastic cottage, equipped for every need."
Beautifully furnished and tastefully renovated to a very high standard. Quiet and comfortable, and ideally situated for main attractions. The owner, Caroline, was very helpful and kindly provided a lot of useful information about the cottage and local attractions. The welcome pack was especially appreciated!
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"Really lovely stay in a well thought out accommodation."
The kitchen is well provisioned with plenty of utensils and oils and herbs for cooking! Plenty of leaflets to help you plan activities and the living area has books and games for you on an evening. We didn't spend much time in the cottage as we were exploring but felt it was a great base to stay and we loved the fact that the cottage has retained its rustic feel whilst being modernised. Caroline is a great host and we hope to return to North Wales in the future. Really pleased with our choice of accommodation and also happy to have gone with Sykes. The booking process was easy and Caroline gave us lots of useful information before our stay.
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"Really enjoyed our stay, cottage lovely."
Cottage had everything needed & was made very welcome. Caroline was very helpful Blaenau Ffestiniog is a great base to explore North Wales from.
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"Garreg Ddu is very cosy and comfortabel."
Everything is there, even more. Great location in the heart of Snowdonia. The owner Caroline takes good care. Besides the house she gives good information for what to do (f.e. good walks, also with dog), as far as you did not figgered it out yourselve. We enjoyed our stay very much and certainly recommand this nice cottage!
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"A lovely property in a beautiful setting."
The countless thoughtful extras provided by the homeowner, Caroline, made our stay even more special. A fantastic week.
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"Thank you so much for an absolutely amazing stay- the house is so well equipped, could not fault it in any way"
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"A very comfortable cottage and extremely well equipped."
Caroline made us very welcome and was available to answer any queries we had. Clare
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"Just back from a week at Garreg Dhu."
The cottage is amazing and is furnished to a high standard. Caroline has thought of everything you might need and the little extra's she supplied make it even more special, thank you, it's appreciated! It's in a great central spot for visiting the surrounding area, with the Ffestiniog Steam train right on your doorstep too. Fantastic, will definitely be back.
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"The cottage was a perfect 10 ."
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"Lovely cottage, had everything we needed."
Really friendly and helpful host.
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"The property was beautiful, with everything we needed."
It was also the first place we've ever stayed at that really catered for dogs as well as us, which we thought was a lovely touch. It made the stay that extra bit special. All the guidance sent out before we arrived was also very useful so thank you ever so much Caroline!!
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"Such a beautiful cosy cottage, myself,my husband and 2 pooches thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Garreg Ddu."
The log fire was a bonus, which we lit every night! We will be back.
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"Beautiful property in a great location."
Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
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"The property is situated in a quiet cul de sac just off the main High Street and is within easy walking distance of local pubs, supermarkets and take aways."
The property has been renovated to a high standard and offers very good quality accommodation, but feels like a genuine cosy cottage with exposed stone walls and a log burner.
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"A lovely comfortable cottage, in good location for exploring North Wales inland, and coastal areas are all within 40 minutes drive."
Close to Snowdonia railway and many castles. Lots of places to visit within short drive. Cottage is very nicely presented, with everything you need.
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"Wonderful week in Garreg Ddu and amazing care taken to welcome me and provide guidance for my stay."
The house was immaculate, cosy and quiet, and it’s well situated for pubs, shopping and the station. Blaenau itself is set in an amazing location and the locals were very friendly- I don’t know if I’ve ever walked into a pub and had everyone in there say hello to me like they knew me, true “Cheers” moment!
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"Great property in a lovely location which needs nothing doing to it as stay was perfect, polite and friendly owner who communicated well about the stay."
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"We couldn't of had a better host."
Caroline was so kind and helpful and the cottage was beautiful, clean and cosy. Would highly recommend Garreg Ddu to anyone looking for a special place to stay. Thank you so much for our stay
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"The cottage was lovely, clean and well maintained , Caroline did all that could be wished for."
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"We have just got back after a wonderful 4 nights away at Garreg Ddu with our two dogs."
We couldn’t have felt more welcome, the goodies were appreciated by both the humans and the dogs. Caroline had excellent communication with us before and throughout our stay and sent us loads of recommendations of places to visit and eat before we arrived which was much appreciated. There’s even a parking permit you can use which came in very handy. The cottage is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, warm, cozy and really spacious - the pictures don’t do it justice. The bed was super comfy and even had an electric blanket. Everything you could possibly need is provided and is very dog friendly! The garden is very secure which is always a worry for us with large dogs who can jump. The house is in a great location, walking distance to a few shops but very quiet and parking was easy. Overall, the nicest cottage we have stayed in over the years - a real home away from home, our only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer! Thankyou for a perfect few days away and hope to return soon.
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"Beautifully presented cottage."
Spotlessly clean. All the facilities and more that we needed and a lovely welcome pack. No problem with parking
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"This is a beautiful, comfy, cosy really well equipped cottage."
The owner Caroline goes over and above to make sure you are well informed and have everything you need. She is only a phone call away if you need her. Bleanau is a good base but if you like eating out unfortunately there are no pubs/restaurants in the village. Plenty of takeaways. However Caroline will recommend some pubs serving lovely food in villages about 10 to 20 mins away. We had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend this cottage.
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"Excellent, overwhelmed as soon as we opened the door, far exceeded our expectations."
Could not think of nothing that could be added to improve stay. Beds and bedding are so comfy and host is very warm and friendly. Would definitely return.
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"The cottage is beautiful we couldn’t have asked for more ."
It’s 4 minutes from the zip wire and underground golf , 25 minutes from Portmerion and very near to all the other attractions . We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it to our friends and family. The owner of the cottage is also very helpful and accommodating .
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"We had a fabulous stay at Garreg Ddu."
One of or maybe even possibly one of the best cottages we’ve stayed in! The owner, Caroline has put everything you need into the cottage and her dedication to making sure you have an enjoyable stay is evident. The communication from Caroline before you stay is excellent and all questions she answers with her information sheets that are in the house and emailed prior to your stay. She even includes a parking disc that you can use in some local council operated car parks which saved us a small fortune in car parking charges. The garden is ideal for dogs as it’s very secure. The location of the cottage is quiet but very close to all the village amenities and an ideal base for Snowdonia. Thanks for allowing us to stay and bring our dogs. The little doggie extras (poo bags, throws, treats etc is an excellent touch) and the traditional Bara Brith was very much enjoyed by the humans!
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"Stunning cottage!"
Everything was as described, very clean and comfortable and well equipped. Caroline, the owner, was lovely and easy to reach by phone. We would 100% recommend. It's a good location as well, supermarket and bakery around the corner.
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"Great, down to the smallest detail!"
a very comfortable stay.
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"The owner Caroline added so many personal touches to what was already a beautiful and comfortable cottage."
My husband loves to cook and found there was everything he needed on the well equipped kitchen. Our dogs were very at home too with lots of doggy extras. Thank you very much Caroline :)
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"We had the most fabulous stay at Garreg Ddu!"
Caroline was a wonderful host, the cottage was kept spotless and is very well equipped it really is a home away from home. We really can’t wait to return!
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"Garreg Ddu really feels like a home away from home！Excellent in all aspects."
Comfortable, clean, fully equipped. Wonderful welcome pack！Caroline have thought of everything. We would highly recommend this property to anyone who is looking to stay in this beautiful part of Wales.
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"Well furnished with everything you would possibly need."
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"A really lovely cottage with a high standard of cleanliness and facilities."
Caroline is a great host who you can contact with any queries before and during your stay. Good location for visiting the rest of North Wales e.g Betas y Coed, Porthmadog, Snowdonia, Anglesey, Pwllheli. Highly recommend.
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"The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we could need for a week's holiday."
Pretty much in the town centre. Owner had excellent communication and has thought of all the little things that make a cottage holiday great--including snacks for our dog. Can recommend Y Manod pub in town, currently not serving food but definitely the friendliest we've been in. Lots of walks nearby.
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"Perfect home away from home to explore north wales."
The property was well equipped and comfortable and the log fire was the perfect way to relax after a long walk around Snowdon. Caroline was an amazing host and very attentive. The little welcome package was a nice touch and the bottle of Prosecco went down a treat after conquering Snowdon. We will definitely be staying at Garreg Ddu again in the future.
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"Our recent stay in this lovely cottage has been exceptional."
The owner Caroline provides all information required for you stay and is there at the end of a line if needed. The cottage is spotless, the furnishings are to a high class and little extras included to make your stay fabulous. Covers for the settees if you take your beloved pooch, a welcome pack for the Guests and your pooch has its own welcome bag( with everything u need) All instructions for appliances are provided by E mail. The bed linen is luxury and Caroline provides wash baskets for you to use on your stay and bedding is popped in these on the day you leave. The local Co Op is just around the corner. The cottage is peaceful and tranquil so you can enjoy a day out walking and relax with an open fire and a film at night with Netflix. I would like to thank Caroline for her wonderfully presented cottage and we will return. I had the best 50th birthday week ever. I left without filling the guest book in so I apologise for that. Kindest Regards Janet and Carl with Milo.
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"Great property spotless and well equipped."
Had a great stay
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"We spent a week here with our two dogs over Easter & we didn’t want for anything."
The cottage was lovely, homely, and well stocked! The kitchen had everything you could want for a weeks holiday plus more. Caroline had even thought of things for the dogs so they wouldn’t have to go without it we’d forgotten anything. The parking pass was a well used and appreciated extra, being able to visit various parts of Wales without having to think about parking or costs! It was beautiful to be able to sit outside in the sun and enjoy the views, with amazing walks, the pub, the shop & plenty of takeaways on your doorstep - the burrito place is a must visit & only a 3 minute walk!
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"Beautiful cottage."
Everything you could possibly need and more. Absolutely spotless and a lovely welcome pack of eggs, milk, cake and a bottle of Prosecco. Super hosts, thanks to Julia who went above and beyond to help after a disastrous journey down to wales. 15-20 minutes walk to zip world where the kids had a fantastic time in the caverns (a bit like go ape but underground). Train station 5 minutes walk away too. Can’t recommend this cottage enough.
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"We have really enjoyed our holiday at this amazing beautiful and very comfy cottage."
Everything is really good quality. The owner - Caroline- has met us at the door, showed around and provided with recommendations of where to walk and cycle. Even the things for our dog were thought about!! Fresh eggs, milk, delicious Cake and Prosseco were also enjoyed and appreciated by us, a lovely touch. We can't say Thank You enough and will definitely be back.
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"Beautiful cottage in a town rich with history nestled below the famous slate quarry."
I highly recommend Garreg Ddu to anyone who is wanting a restful getaway from hectic city life. Caroline the owner is so welcoming and helpful, she is on hand if you have any questions about the cottage or places to go to visit. The cottage has a very helpful pack containing lots of information on places to explore, eat and the local attractions; the copper mine, Zip World, museum etc. The cottage is half an hour away from mount Snowdon and situated on the edge of Snowdonia national park. Perfectly situated for hiking and lovely walks. I highly recommend this cottage, it is a gem of a find.
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"Just loved this georgous slate cottage, furnished so that we felt like we had arrived home, cosy but modern and with so many little extra details."
Truly this cottage had everything we could have asked for. Caroline was amazingly helpful and genuinely cared that we had a lovely stay. The cottage is in a great, central location and everything we wanted to do was easily accessed. We really didn’t want to lleave.
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"We loved our stay at Garreg Ddu, it’s a well appointed cottage with everything and more than you could need from a holiday home."
A lot of thought has gone into this place. The organisation and the contact before and throughout our stay and the info packs have been exemplary. We’ll definitely be returning when we come back to the area. Some previous reviewers mentioned the parking, no concerns here, if you can manoeuvre your car in a shopping centre car park you can make it in and out of here. Local food recommendation; Golden Mountain is possibly the best Chinese takeaway I’ve ever had!
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"Lovely traditional cottage converted very well into a beautiful cosy interior."
It was clean and fresh and Julia provided lovely welcome gifts and messaged us to make sure we had everything we needed. The fire was made ready to light and we settled in nicely. We were lucky with the weather and so there was lots of walking in the mountains. Thankyou to Julia who provided lots of information for our stay.
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"A beautiful well equipped cottage and Caroline the owner couldn't have been more attentive, and left us a lovely welcome package ."
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"We had a fantastic stay at Garreg Ddu in October, despite the torrential rain!"
The property itself is beautifully clean, well equipped & cosy & the perfect base for so many activities around Snowdonia. The host has thought of everything, particularly if you are taking a dog, with sofa covers, blankets & even dog treats. I would recommend having a look in the book the host has provided with suggested dog walks around Snowdonia, we found some fantastic walks. The welcome pack with milk, eggs, Prosecco & Barra Brith (traditional Welsh cake) was a lovely touch. Cell B cinema across the road in the old police station is brilliant, particularly if you are in the 2nd screen. It’s like a huge living room & you can take your own bottle of wine if you’d like! All & all a fantastic holiday in a beautiful property. Would highly recommend. Linsey
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"House was excellent, even free prosecco"
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"Wonderful ‘staycation’ in a lovely property."
Comfortable, excellent facilities and location and extremely clean. Well catered for and a lovely host. Fully recommended.
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"Excellent location."
Very clean. Milk, coffee, wine and cake on arrival very welcome. Really comfortable beds. Great support from owner to find where to eat and places to visit.
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"The cottage was 5*+ everything was provided to a very high standard for a most comfortable and enjoyable stay."
Beautiful area with local shops, local walks and cafes . Would highly recommend. Andy Sue Joe Leeds
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"Had a lovely week staying at this cottage which was everything we could have hoped for and more, would definitely recommend!"
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"Cottage was beautiful, extremely clean and tidy."
Finishing touches like hot drinks bundle, procesco in fridge and fresh flowers.
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"Garreg Ddu is a beautiful, well equipped cottage."
The only reason I have not rated it as 5 is due to the parking. The cottage is in a narrow cul-de-sac with on street parking and a small lay-by. The spaces fill up very quickly. Caroline the owner was very helpful and friendly during our stay and recommend local places to visit and eat. She also provided a lovely welcome pack which included milk, cake and Prosecco! The local shops, cafes and take aways are less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage but evening dining is very limited. I think this is due to Covid as the local pub/hotel was closed the whole time we were there.
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"A brilliant cottage to stay ."
The owner is amazing and a super host and guide . Really enjoyed the stay . Would highly recommend
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"We liked the personal touches: flowers in the bedroom; wine in the fridge; barra brith cake; things for the dog."
The cottage was warm and cosy.
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"The home owner was extremely welcoming and provided a lot of assistance not only for navigations, but to help us get parking easier (she stayed in a car space til late evening so that we had a higher chance of arriving with a space available), and also gave us ideas as to what to do on our mini trip."
As it was my birthday as well, Caroline left a lovely bottle of Prosecco for us to enjoy! It was a lovely get away and I will be hoping to book with her again.
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"Absolutely lovely cottage of the highest standard the attention to detail is outstanding, everything in the cottage just speaks quality and comfort."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this fabulous well equipped cottage which is situated in an ideal location for exploring north Wales. We highly recommend Garreg Ddu, host Caroline very attentive, we look forward to returning in the near future.
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"Unfortunately our holiday was cut short due to COVID restrictions but other than that it was brilliant."
Couldn’t have asked for more. The cottsge was very clean and the owner very helpful.
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"Caroline was amazing throughout and incredibly attentive."
The cottage is spotlessly clean and easily one of the best equipped we have stayed in. The welcome touches were most appreciated and the location is perfect for exploring all North Wales has to offer.
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"We had a fantastic stay at Caroline's cottage."
We particularly enjoyed the log fire and super comfy beds! It was the perfect location for climbing Snowdon and exploring the surrounding area. Caroline was very attentive with lots of recommendations and information, which we definitely appreciated. Thank you for a brilliant stay!
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"The cottage was beautiful and very well equipped with everything you needed to have a wonderful holiday."
We had Cake and a bottle of Prosecco left chilling in the fridge for our arrival. Even Dave the dog was catered for, with blankets, for the sofa and dog treats.The owner Caroline was so helpful in advising us of places to visit during our stay and so thoughtful recommending places to visit according to the weather forecast. I would highly recommend this cottage for anyone wanting to visit the beautiful welsh countryside and all of its attractions.
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"What can we say."
...WOW!!!! What an absolutely beautiful cottage - it was spotlessly clean, full of home comforts just a wonderful place to stay - we were welcomed with milk and Prosecco in the fridge, a lovely cake and even treats for our 2 dogs. Caroline the owner was in touch to welcome us and told us of places to visit and gave us recommendations for places to eat out and get takeaways. Would highly recommend. We will certainly be going back. Thank you Caroline and Sykes !!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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"This cottage was very comfortable and had all the mod cons that you would have at home but with a really cosy holiday feel."
The living area was very cosy with a freeview digital tv including netflix. The kitchen was well stocked and had dishwasher and washing machine. Main bathroom downstairs had a great shower and another toilet upstairs. Heating was easy to use and worked well. Couldn’t use the front garden as rained throughout our stay but had nice seats to sit out when sunny. Only difficulty was parking and road being really tight.
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"A fabulous holiday cottage!"
Spotless, cosy and an excellent base for all our activities. The owner really has though of everything. A lovely touch leaving welcome gifts for us and for our dog. We will definitely return!
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"Garreg Ddu is a wonderful cottage ideally located to explore Snowdonia and North Wales."
The photos do not exaggerate - it is has been tastefully decorated to suit the area but with a modern twist. The booking with Sykes was seemless and the owner fantastic, caring and has clearly put a lot of time and attention to detail in kitting out the cottage for everyone's needs to provide an excellent stay.
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"Had great time - cottage was outstanding and location was perfect for access to all areas of snowdonia"
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"Fully enjoyed are stay all facility’s we’re there very dog friendly 20-25 min away in the car from Harlech beach for dogs."
Shops just around the corner. And slate quarry 10 min wailk away
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"Wow what can we say!"
!! It was like home from home. We have enjoyed our stay so much we are hoping to go back in sep/Oct. Thank you Caroline you went above and beyond. Your cottage is amazing!!! and had everything you ever needed. And the information you had given us was a great help. So much to do we need to come back.!! We have fallen in love with wales and especially your cottage. Thank you Caroline xx
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"The cottage was absolutely stunning and extremely comfortable."
Everything in the cottage was of the highest standard and quality too. The owner was very welcoming and had thought of everything to make our stay so enjoyable and even showed me one of her favourite places to walk. I can’t wait to go back for another visit!
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"Caroline was extremely welcoming and provided lots of info about the local area."
The cottage was beautifully clean and equipped with everything we could need for a super holiday. Two tips for future visitors 1. Bring slippers as downstairs is tile/stone flooring. Hand and bath towels provided but if you like a big bath sheet you will need to bring your own.
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"A fantastic cottage!"
The accommodation far exceeded expectations.
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"This house is such a perfect home-from-home."
We spent the days hiking and it was so nice to get back to a warm welcoming house in the evenings - with a log burning fire and the best shower I think I’ve ever used. Caroline made some really nice touches, leaving a welcome bag for the dog with treats and sofa covers so she could join us for a cuddle in the evening. She also helped us find places to eat nearby and left really clear instructions for arrival and departure. The house is very clean and the kitchen is well equipped, Caroline really has thought of everything to make the stay as easy as possible. Overall a lovely, lovely stay!
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"This really is a beautiful little cottage, we booked here as a way to finish of the festive season and we weren’t disappointed!"
We were greeted by Caroline the owner despite the fact that our arrival was quite late. She is so welcoming and helpful, explaining everything and giving information about local attractions and things nearby. Caroline gave us a bottle of Prosecco, some freshly baked bread from the local bakery and tea fresh milk for tea and Coffee. The house is beautiful! So well decorated, spotlessly clean with really comfy beds. We had a dog with us and Caroline had gotten her some treats too! The house was still decorated for Christmas, and we later sat by the log burner and enjoyed a glass of Prosecco. It was nothing short of perfect! I would highly recommend staying here, not only is the house beautiful but the surroundings are very picturesque. And blaneau Ffestiniog is a lovely area with pubs, a cinema close by, some restaurants and takeaways nearby. We would have loved to have explored the area more but the weather wasn’t the best, I would love to return in the summer. The people of this area are also extremely friendly! I would definitely recommend Garreg Ddu and would love to return myself, thank you Caroline!
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"We had a fantastic time here The cottage is in a great location and is exactly as described."
The interior is of a very high standard and we were all very impressed with it. The cleanliness was second to none and it has everything that we required. The owner was extremely helpful and always on hand should we need anything. We would definitely recommend without hesitation.
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"The owner of the cottage is absolutely lovely."
She welcomed us to the cottage with mulled wine and a tasty treat from the local baker. She had provided us with Fresh local bread, milk and Prosecco and even brought the dog some treats. The cottage is even better than the photos on the website and it was even decorated for Christmas. The cottage had everything you needed and more. The wood burner was a treat on evenings in front of the t.v. The location of the cottage is set in beautiful surroundings with mountains everywhere you look. I would definitely recommend this cottage.
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"Fantastic cottage, well maintained."
Owner couldn’t be more helpful with places to visit and eat
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"Gorgeous cottage!"
Was given lots of helpful information by the owner and was left some delious treats which was a nice touch. Very dog friendly and we especially enjoyed the trip to the beach. Didnt want to leave will definitely be back.
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"Many thanks for providing such a fabulous cottage for our anniversary break, we had a wonderful time exploring the area, re-visiting places we have not been to in 44 year."
All within easy reach of Blaenua Ffestiniog. Your information pack proved to be very useful, offering all sorts of options. 5 start accommodation with 5 star welcome. Thank you very much.
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"The welcome to the cottage and the area, with maps supplied and helpful information regarding places to visit, where you can eat, train timetables given by the owner, Amazing Cottage and real cosy with all the facilities you need, such a lovely place to relax, lovely and warm, plenty of logs and thoughtful welcome pack on arrival -couldn't fault it , loved it and would recommend it, beautiful."
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"We had an amazing week at the Garreg Ddu, with ao many attractions close by, a dog friendly house is all we needed to make our holiday even more perfect."
Caroline is an amazing host and she has exceed our expectations with the house. We will definitely be coming back to stay at Garreg Ddu when we come back to Wales.
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"Great place."
Would recommend it to anyone for a base to explore Snowdonia abs North West Wales in general
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"A home from home, everything was thought of."
A welcome from Caroline, cake and flowers, she also gave us excellent suggestions on local places to eat and visit. Great location for exploring all of Snowdonia National Park.
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"This is the best cottage we have stayed in."
Caroline is a brilliant host and has thought of everything from the accurate directions and useful local information to all the little luxuries. This is a good location to visit the area.
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"The cottage was amazing and the owner went above and beyond helping us making the most of our holiday."
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"Lovely cottage finished to exceptionally high standards and superbly set up for outdoor enthusiasts."
The owner is lovely and extremely helpful and has gone out of her way to provide everything you could possibly need, even down to making your dog feel welcome! I would thoroughly recommend this cottage as a good base for exploring the National Park, not just the main tourist centres.
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"Had a lovely week in Garreg Du with our two little ones (7 & 9) Though there is not much happening in Blaenea Ffestiniog, the location is really very central to explore North Wales."
The cottage is located right in the Centre of BF and very convenient to walk to the local shops. The cottage is done to a very high standard and the owner, Caroline, is absolutely fabulous. She met us on the day of arrival and explained things around the house and even gave us top tips on places to visit and eat at. She even brought us some delicious goodies! We definitely recommend staying at Garreg du and can't wait to go back again!
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"We had an amazing week in North Wales."
Every place we went to was stunning. The cottage was lovely and extremely comfortable. The owner couldnt have been more helpful with tips of where to go /eat. We had our lab with us snd there was a sofa cover provided so he could cuddle up in the evening. Would definitely recommend this cottage.
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"The cottage was simply beautiful and had everything we could possibly have needed for our stay."
Caroline was a fantastic host, giving great advice and making us feel very comfortable. Would definitely return, thank you for a wonderful stay!!
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"Had a fantastic week at gorgeous little place."
Its beautifully decorated throughout with quality appliances and furnishings to match. It’s ideally situated for many of the attractions in Snowdonia.The Ffestiniog steam railway station is less than a 5 minute walk way which we loved.We had a couple of evenings when we were able to enjoy the sun until 8pm out the front.Although the property is amongst other houses we found it be pretty quiet and peaceful. The owner Caroline is an amazing host and genuinely wants to make your stay as perfect as possible.She was there to meet us when we arrived and provided us with lots of useful advise.She definitely went the extra mile when we asked if it was possible to walk to Porthmadog and the very next day sent us a email with a possible route. Also the welcome gifts were lovely... Bara bri, Welsh butter ,Prosecco and fresh flowers! Would highly recommend Garegg Ddu as a base if you want explore all snowdonia has to offer.
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"Lovely comfortable cottage, great location for walking, beaches, castles and steam trains!"
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"The cottage was so cosy a real home from home."
Caroline went to great lengths to make our visit perfect. The little touches including the bottle of cava and barabrith was so thoughtful. Everything ouzed quality so much thought given to every holiday makers needs. The location was perfect for visiting all the places we had planned to go to. We will certainly be booking caroline's cottage again...definitely 6* all round
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"Wonderful, well equipped cottage, perfect for touring the area."
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"A beautiful cottage that was immaculately presented."
The host went above and beyond with the little touches. We had a fabulous week in Garreg Ddu and soaked in the scenic views of North Wales. We would highly recommend anyone to book via Skyes Holiday Cottages to stay here!
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"The owner was very welcoming and friendly her attention to detail with finishing touches especially the welcome pack and treats to make sure not just us but our 2 gorgeous labradors enjoyed their stay was a really lovely touch."
We would highly recommend this property. We stayed to do a charity walk up Snowdon (which we completed) it was nice not to have a long journey home after and it was very handy having the CoOp around the corner. The fire and bed were lovely.
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"If you like to be quiet this cottage is for you."
Handy for trips out.to slate mine and zip world.
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"A very comfortable well equipped cottage, a joy to return after a days walking and relax in front of the log burner."
Flowers, cake and a bottle in the fridge was a lovely welcoming touch. Well located for Snowdonia National Park and Ffestiniog Railway was within a short walk away. Will definitely like to return. Angela, Peterborough.
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"Caroline afforded us a very warm welcome and was a wealth of local knowledge and able to make suitable suggestions for our visit."
Cottage is impeccably decorated and was exactly what we were looking for and without any hesitation, I’d recommend to friends and family alike. Thank you Caroline :)
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"Cottage is absolutely amazing with all the authentic stone walls and tremendous views of the surrounding slate mountains."
Extremely well equipped and good location for exploring the surrounding and local area.
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"Its a great location to base yourself to see all that North Wales has to offer."
The cottage is lovely, everything you need, warm an cosy. The front garden is a lovely sun trap for an evenings drink. The host is very friendly and welcoming and happy to help.
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"Beautiful cottage in a great location."
Plenty off things to do in the area. We found this cottage very comfortable the beds are good quality as is most things in the cottage very well equipped. We met with the owner and she went through all we needed to know on arrival there was milk and a very welcoming bottle of presseco which was a nice touch. We certainly would recommend this place we were a group of four with 2 dogs we will return.
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"Everything Cottage beautifull and place to go to were only a short drive away."
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"Lovely cottage, with everything you need for a comfortable stay."
Highly recommend
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"A fabulous little cottage, the perfect place for us to get away for a week!"
Caroline was a wonderful host who met us on arrival to talk us through everything and gave us a lot of insightful information on the area and its many attractions and restaurants. She was always on hand to answer any questions if we needed it. The cottage had everything we needed to give us a luxury home away from home with an amazing log burning fire to warm us up after a day of exploring Snowdonia. We would highly recommend as we will definitely be coming back in the future!
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"One of the nicest cottages we have ever stayed in."
Located on a very quiet and unassuming street, we were blown away by the stunning interior of Garreg Ddu! The slate walls, great furniture and subtle, tasteful decor and fabulous woodturning stove made this one of our most cosy and comfortable stays in Wales ever. The kitchen was fantastic, the main bed supremely comfortable and the downstairs shower room was an absolute joy. Blaenau Ffestiniog is a perfect location with plenty of facilities and friendly shopkeepers. Ideally situated for all that North Wales has to offer and perfect for cycling, as long as you don't mind hills! The owner Caroline is a lovely lady for whom nothing is too much trouble and we're really looking forward to going back.
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"The cottage was in a great location for visiting the likes of Snowden, Portmeiron, Betws-y-Coed and Conwy."
The holiday exceeded my expectations helped by the most comfortable cottage ever with a fabulous welcome from Caroline and really lovely weather.
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"Garreg Ddu is a beautiful and welcoming cottage."
It is furnished and decorated to the highest of standards and really felt like a home from home. Every last detail has been thought of to make it an enjoyable stay - from the living room wood burner to the bara brith cake waiting on our arrival! We will definitely come back for a return visit.
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
- Ground floor shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC
- First floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Sitting room with woodburning stove and dining area.
- Gas central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
- Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, DVD player, WiFi, DVD's selection of books and games
- All fuel and power inc. in rent
- One complimentary basket of fuel for the wood burning stove
- Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
- Roadside parking and additional layby available on a first come, first served basis
- Front patio with seating, enclosed rear yard
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome (downstairs only), additional dogs by prior arrangement
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 min walk
- Please contact the owner prior to your arrival for use of the shed
- Note: Minimum stay of 3 nights.
The property
This superb, mid-terrace cottage is situated in the centre of the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
This stone cottage provides a wonderful base for exploring the area with its cycle trails, mountain, forest and coastal walks, lakes, rivers and waterfalls.
It's the perfect base for couples, friends or a small family who love the outdoors and nature.Sympathetically refurbished and renovated to an excellent standard, this wonderful cottage is lovingly maintained and well-presented with attention to detail.
There is so much charm and character here with exposed stonework throughout and inglenook fireplaces.
Contemporary features such as tall radiators, oak doors and a beautiful oak and glass balustrade staircase, all combine with a modern kitchen and bathroom.
Original slate floors and atmospheric lighting with an industrial twist conjure up a reminder of a bygone era, so typical of this area.
The interior creates a wonderful ambience and a relaxing atmosphere.
A spacious and inviting living area welcomes you, with comfy seating for everyone.
A wonderful inglenook fireplace houses a lovely wood burning stove, perfect for those chilly evenings, relaxing after the day's activities.
A well-appointed dining area is great for both a romantic meal or family breakfast.
The modern kitchen is fully fitted with a range of integrated appliances and is pleasingly equipped.
The shower room is also conveniently located on the ground floor close to the back door, and has a double walk in shower cubicle with drencher head shower, basin and toilet.
Upstairs there are two stylish bedrooms, the main bedroom boasting a king-size bed with a pleasant outlook over rooftops towards the craggy mountain scenery.
The smaller, second bedroom has a double bed.
Both beds have deep, luxurious mattresses and quality cotton bed linen.
There is also a small cloakroom with toilet and wash basin for convenience.
The front of the cottage enjoys a sunny aspect.
A lovely enclosed patio with garden furniture and planters, provides an ideal spot to enjoy the afternoon/evening sunshine.
A secure gate to the rear yard provides direct access from a road, and a locked shed within the yard provides ideal storage for bikes and other outdoor equipment.
There is also an outdoor tap at the rear of the property.
Just across from the cottage is Cellb, which is situated in the old county police station and courthouse, this is a small screen cinema which seats 50 people.
A short stroll from the cottage and you are in the town centre, offering a variety of shops, tea rooms, pubs and eateries.
The famous Ffestiniog-Porthmadog Steam Railway starts its journey less than a 10 minute walk away, and for the more adventurous of you there is ZipWorld Titan, Zip Caverns and Bounce Below.
The area is also very popular with mountain bikers, Antur Stiniog downhills trails are just 5 minutes away in the car.
Within a 15 minute drive are the famous Coed-y-Brenin and Betws-y-Coed mountain bike trails.
The coastal towns of Harlech and Criccieth, with their medieval castles, wonderful sandy beaches and hidden coves, and the Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion are all within a 30 minute drive.
For nature lovers, the immediate area also boosts a diverse selection of Britain's finest National Nature Reserves and protected sites.
With Snowdonia on the doorstep, and Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula within easy reach, this is a perfect base for all to enjoy, whatever the time of year.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
Porthmadog 11 miles.
The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The main local attractions include Zip World Slate caverns, the longest zip line in Europe and fastest in the world, this is a great underground adventure. The slate mines now hold the prestigious status of a world heritage site, awarded by UNESCO and visitors can take enthralling underground trips there to see mining as it was done in days gone by. The famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Nearby is Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, plus local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.
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Note: Minimum stay of 3 nights.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas