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Dolwar Cottage
Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog with kitchen
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4210 sq m
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Dolwar Cottage
Nestled in the incredible Snowdonia National Park, this historic cottage is quirky, full of character, and has excellent mountain views. With a unique spiral staircase and a wonderful cottage garden to capture the imagination, Dolwar Cottage is a fantastic hidden gem from which to explore North Wales.
On the ground floor, there is a welcoming living room, with sofas and armchair to sink into and the television perched in the decorative range - still in situ from when the room was the original kitchen! With views from the back of the house out across the garden and to the mountains beyond, this is a great space to relax after your day of adventures.
On a lower ground floor level, the kitchen-dining room is equally characterful, with the dining space having a door out to the garden at the rear, dining table to seat four, and two additional stools at the breakfast bar if needed. The kitchen is very well equipped having a washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, fridge and freezer.
Upstairs, the bedrooms, one king size and one double, both enjoy beautiful far reaching views and have original fireplaces intact which make lovely decorative features. Continuing up to the top of the spiral staircase, there is a further room up on the second floor with skylight views, and lots of games and puzzles. The bathroom is also up on this floor, with a stunning corner bath and traditional handheld shower, fantastic for relaxing in peace and winding down.
The garden, nicely secluded with mature greenery, has two separate patio areas, the largest having dining table and chairs, and a smaller one at the end of the garden with bistro table and chairs, great for sitting out and enjoying balmy evenings.
Locally, there is a staggering amount to choose from when planning what to see and do. Llan Ffestiniog is a bustling village with local convenience store, historic church and friendly pub Y Pengwern. The larger town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is within easy reach, with it's popular railway, and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zipworld only a short distance away.
Whether you love hiking, mountain biking and outdoor activities, or exploring the stunning coastline there is sure to be something for everyone. Mount Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa to use it's proper Welsh name, is less than 20miles distant and the surrounding area offers plenty of walking routes and beautiful lakes amongst the mountains just waiting to be discovered.
Criccieth Beach, Harlech Beach and Black Rock Sands are all roughly 30 minutes away, and with Anglesey just the other side of the mountain, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Please note there is a travel cot and highchair available to use on request, please mention when booking.
Access Info:
-Three steps up to the front door from street level
-Access to bedrooms via spiral staircase only - please supervise children at all times.
-Doorways are all standard widths
Booking Terms:
-Dolwar Cottage is happy to welcome up to 2 dogs, but please ensure that they stay off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
-Children of all ages are welcome at Dolwar Cottage.
On the ground floor, there is a welcoming living room, with sofas and armchair to sink into and the television perched in the decorative range - still in situ from when the room was the original kitchen! With views from the back of the house out across the garden and to the mountains beyond, this is a great space to relax after your day of adventures.
On a lower ground floor level, the kitchen-dining room is equally characterful, with the dining space having a door out to the garden at the rear, dining table to seat four, and two additional stools at the breakfast bar if needed. The kitchen is very well equipped having a washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, fridge and freezer.
Upstairs, the bedrooms, one king size and one double, both enjoy beautiful far reaching views and have original fireplaces intact which make lovely decorative features. Continuing up to the top of the spiral staircase, there is a further room up on the second floor with skylight views, and lots of games and puzzles. The bathroom is also up on this floor, with a stunning corner bath and traditional handheld shower, fantastic for relaxing in peace and winding down.
The garden, nicely secluded with mature greenery, has two separate patio areas, the largest having dining table and chairs, and a smaller one at the end of the garden with bistro table and chairs, great for sitting out and enjoying balmy evenings.
Locally, there is a staggering amount to choose from when planning what to see and do. Llan Ffestiniog is a bustling village with local convenience store, historic church and friendly pub Y Pengwern. The larger town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is within easy reach, with it's popular railway, and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zipworld only a short distance away.
Whether you love hiking, mountain biking and outdoor activities, or exploring the stunning coastline there is sure to be something for everyone. Mount Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa to use it's proper Welsh name, is less than 20miles distant and the surrounding area offers plenty of walking routes and beautiful lakes amongst the mountains just waiting to be discovered.
Criccieth Beach, Harlech Beach and Black Rock Sands are all roughly 30 minutes away, and with Anglesey just the other side of the mountain, you'll be spoilt for choice.
Please note there is a travel cot and highchair available to use on request, please mention when booking.
Access Info:
-Three steps up to the front door from street level
-Access to bedrooms via spiral staircase only - please supervise children at all times.
-Doorways are all standard widths
Booking Terms:
-Dolwar Cottage is happy to welcome up to 2 dogs, but please ensure that they stay off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
-Children of all ages are welcome at Dolwar Cottage.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
Optional extras
- Pet fee: GBP 25
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Zip World Llechwedd and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways are also worth visiting.

Llan Ffestiniog, WLS
What's nearby
- Cellb - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Zip World Llechwedd - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
- Eryri National Park - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
- Pen-y-Pass - 34 min drive - 39.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lakeside cafe - 6 min drive
- On The Lake Cafe - 5 min drive
- Y Pengwern - 2 min walk
- Red Chillies - 7 min drive
- DeNiros Cafe Blaenau Ffestiniog - 7 min drive
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About the host
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