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Detached authentic Welsh cottage with magnificent views and large mature garden

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Detached cottage in the foothills of Cader Idris
Detached totally private property with garden room
New kitchen 2024
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

King

1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Detached authentic Welsh cottage with magnificent views and large mature garden

Stone and slate cottage dating back hundreds of years with views of the Cader Idris mountain and range on the outskirts of Dolgellau in south Snowdonia. Large mature garden, BBQ, plenty of parking and secure bike storage. Three bedrooms, cast iron bath and shower in separate bathrooms. Conservatory with magnificent views, also views from all windows and especially from the bedrooms. Detached and private with footpaths / cycle paths practically from the door. Wifi internet and satellite tv. Inglenook fireplace, leather sofas, wooden floors, central heating, dishwasher, washing machine etc. Just under 3 miles to the historic town of Dolgellau with wonderful eating places / cafes and within walking distance of the Cross Foxes pub along public footpath. Mach Loop low flying aircraft fly in front of and often below the cottage. Most of our guests return to Penybryn time after time.

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About the area

Dolgellau

Located in Dolgellau, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Cymer Abbey and King Arthur's Labyrinth are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Corris Craft Centre and Penrhyn Amusement Arcade. Travelling with kids? Consider Fairbourne Railway, or check out an event or a game at The Ranges Motorsport Centre.
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DOLGELLAU, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mach Loop - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 32 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 36 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 21 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Welsh Deli & Cafe (Y Crochan Cafe) - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Unicorn Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Home Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Buckley Arms - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in breathtaking scenery

We had an excellent stay in this beautiful house. We were incredibly lucky with the weather the week we stayed so made lots of use of the stunning garden which is a great size! The hosts were lovely and easy to communicate with too! We definitely hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2024
Thank you Marisa, hope to see you again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Leave me A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb cottage with wonderful views

Penybryn is simply perfect. Total peace and quiet, with everything you could want in a setting of amazing beauty -- watch the weather over the mountains, watch the animals, relax and do nothing, or explore more of North Wales. Gwerfyl and Mark are great hosts. We had a wonderul week and would love to come back again -- this is one of the very best places that we have stayed in in Wales.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely words, you were the perfect guests and I’m glad that Penybryn made you feel relaxed and welcomed. We would love to see you both again and a safe journey back to the US.
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10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowdonia

We had a wonderful holiday in this lovely cottage in a quiet location with amazing views in all directions. Colin & Pat
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for your kind review Colin and Pat, it would be great to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in a beautiful spot

Spent a very relaxing week with the family at Pen y Bryn. Mark and Gwerfyl were excellent hosts - they live next door so are on hand if you need anything, but left us to ourselves after welcoming us and showing us around. The house is well appointed and comfortable, and the remote location with views up to Cadair Idris means it’s a great place to get away from it all. Although it feels like you’re in the middle of nowhere, Dolgellau is only 15 minutes drive, and there’s a pub a short walk away. The only downside of the remoteness was the speed of the wifi - don’t expect a fast connection for remote working or streaming. We’d love to stay again, if we can get a booking!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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