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Bedroom
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Dining room
Reviews
8.4 out of 10 Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

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Dolgellau
  • Popular LocationTorrent Walk4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMach Loop8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCader Idris Mountain38 min drive
  • AirportAnglesey (VLY)92 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Finest Retreats | Idris Barn

Idris Barn is a beautiful barn conversion which perfectly mixes the modern with the traditional. The private hot tub and small games room will help ensure guests have a fun and relaxing time away. The barn is perfectly located in the Snowdonia National Park and guests can easily access both the coast and mountains from the property.

Guests will find ample off-road parking for two cars. Walking in to the barn, guests will find the games area with a table football, darts board and piano. All of the living quarters are located on the first floor, up the stairs. There is a separate kitchen which is well-stocked for a self-catering stay and the open plan dining and living area. The master bedroom has its own ensuite shower room and there is a second twin bedroom (with a zip-link bed which can be a superking on request) and a bathroom. From the first floor living quarters, guests can enjoy wonderful views out towards the mountains.

Outside, to the rear of Idris Barn is the hot tub set on the patio with outdoor furniture and is a great place to relax of an evening.

Idris Barn is within walking distance to Dolgellau town centre which provides a good selection of independent craft and gift shops, five pubs and a wine bar, and several restaurants and cafes. There is also a bakery which produces fresh bread and cakes each day. Dolgellau is a designated 'cycle break centre' offering a range of dedicated cycle routes all around the area. The popular Coed y Brenin mountain bike trail is within easy reach.

Please note that Idris Barn sits on the same site as Cader Cottage and The Manor House, the latter of which is currently undergoing renovations expected to last until the end of the year.

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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Dolgellau

Located in Dolgellau, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Barmouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Go Ape at Coed y Brenin and Penrhyn Amusement Arcade.
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Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • Torrent Walk - 4 min drive
  • Mach Loop - 8 min drive
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 14 min drive
  • Barmouth Beach - 19 min drive
  • Cader Idris Mountain - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stag Inn - 8 min walk
  • Mawddach Pizza Napoletana - 5 min drive
  • Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms - 5 min drive
  • Unicorn Inn - 10 min walk
  • Y Sospan - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Idris Barn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Idris Barn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Idris Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Idris Barn located?

This family-friendly Dolgellau cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cymer Abbey and Torrent Walk. Go Ape at Coed y Brenin and Penrhyn Amusement Arcade are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

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10/10 Excellent

Shareen

Loved staying here, it was clean, the beds and linen were very comfortable (slept well)
The hot tub was very enjoyable and needed after a hike. Fabulous communication with hosts before the stay and a lovely touch of goodies to welcome us. Highly recommend xx
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8/10 Good

Alice

Really enjoyed our stay here.
Plenty of space for 4 people, in a great location for access to the local area. Beds were clean and comfortable, and the games room was a fun bonus.

8/10 Good

Lisa D., Bel Air, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Starting Off Point to Snowdonia
We did a 3 night stay in this property. The main thing we were disappointed by was that it wasn’t disclosed that a heavy machinery rental business was directly next to the property. There was construction that happened and the house shook. The kitchen was well stocked with the basics. The fridge is very tiny, but the market is right at the end of the drive so it was easy to shop by day. It took us 2 days to figure out the hot water, but once we did our showers were much warmer. The beds were comfortable and warm. We stayed at the end of October and the heat worked perfectly. This is an ideal launching point to Dolgellau and the rest of Snowdonia. The town was a short walk away (as were several trails) so it was nice to have the shops and restaurants near. Within driving distance were so many activities and places. The property company was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Jane

Summer holiday
Location excellent, accommodation well set out. Supermarket very close. Kitchen needs renewing as v tired. Fridge doesn't have freezer section. There would be plenty of space for a large fridge freezer in the corner. No dishwasher, which doesn't make for a good holiday! Would be better if patio extended past hot tub, so table and chairs could be placed in truly private position, rather than out front or in front of car port. Large area of wasteland to side of property, would be more attractive if converted to lawn.

8/10 Good

Zena C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spacious house in a good location
A nice well equipt house in a good location and the hot tub was a lovely treat, comfy beds etc . The property would however benefit from a good deep clean and gardens maintained. We had a 4 night stay and no hot water throughout the stay, wasn,t able to connect to wifi to contact the owners
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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