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Living area | Bryn Araul, Near Dolgellau
Garden and grounds | Bryn Araul, Near Dolgellau
Outdoor area | Bryn Araul, Near Dolgellau
Living area | Bryn Araul, Near Dolgellau

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Near Dolgellau
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mach Loop
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.

A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.. Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books, Games, Woodburner

Dining room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Wine larder (honesty box). External shed with washing machine, tumble dryer and beach toys. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. A North Wales holiday cottage almost straight from a children’s story book and set in a magical location surrounded by woodland. A real welcome awaits with fresh homemade Welsh cakes, cupcakes and a bottle of wine. Bird boxes and feeders around the cottage ensure birdsong throughout the year; nuthatches, nesting blue tits and even woodpeckers can be seen feeding. There are beach toys in the shed for long summer days and sledges for winter fun. Guests will love feeding the ducks and chickens in the owners’ garden nearby.

Inside the cottage, pristine white interiors, bedrooms with simple crisp white bedding and pretty accessories greet visitors. In the living room a crackling log fire in the wood burner makes a cosy retreat, or you can open the patio doors for an enchanting woodland atmosphere. Spend your evenings relaxing in the porch of this small woodland retreat and absorb the tranquil setting. The double bedroom has an Edwardian dressing table and wardrobe, and both bedrooms feature a 1930’s fireplace.

In Snowdonia National Park you can discover breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, steam trains, excellent local produce, fascinating industrial heritage and exhilarating adventure activities. Fairbourne and Barmouth are a pleasant drive away, with miles of golden sands at Barmouth and a smaller sandy beach at Fairbourne. Drive down to the lovely seaside resort of Aberdovey with candy-coloured houses, a long uncrowded beach and seaside atmosphere.

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Suitable for up to 2 pets

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Dolgellau

Dolgellau is home to this cottage. Cymer Abbey and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mach Loop and Tan y Coed. Bala Lake Railway - Llanuwchllyn Station and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting.
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Near Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mach Loop - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 24 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 30 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Llwyngwril Station - 24 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Unicorn Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Buckley Arms - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Royal Ship Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$246, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. located?

Situated in Dolgellau, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Torrent Walk and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dolgellau Park and Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital. Cymer Abbey and Llyn Garneddwen are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James Kelleher

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location.

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location. The enclosed garden is perfect for our dogs and the extended land down to the river makes dog walking from the cottage a real pleasure. We have stayed here twice and will return again next year. The cottage is a credit to the friendly owners and one of the very best we have stayed in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graham Clark

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location.

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location. A basket of goodies for us left by owners. Nature abundant around the cottage. A lovely quiet position.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle Martin

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems.

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems. Very quiet road, barely saw another a car! Lovely garden around the whole property just we weren't 100% sure that it would contain our terrier as one side is hedgerow and she would of found the smallest gap! Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, lovely welcome gifts, particularly the cake and milk in the fridge, log burner was nice and got the lounge nice and cosy unfortunately not the rest of the house and opening doors instantly let all the cold in, heating controls were locked so couldn't change the temperature and on a timer so the house never got fully warm, particularly the rear hallway which was always freezing cold.Beds were not that comfortable but I like a soft bed so that's just my preference, but it meant I didn't sleep well.Overall we had a lovely stay, in a great location for exploring up and down the coast and Dolgellau is a lovely town.1/2 hr to Barmouth perfect for a day out particularly if you have dogs for the beach for them to play on, in the winter.Would definitely stay again if beds, heating and garden issue addressed.

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