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Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Lounge
Dining room looking through to the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Friog, Wales
  • Fairbourne Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Barmouth Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Barmouth Bridge
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach

Lounge with open fire place and bay window, dining room overlooking the garden, bathroom, modern recently fitted kitchen, master bedroom with king size bed, second bedroom with full size bunk beds. Front and rear gardens, patio area with good views, with outside dining furniture and gas barbecue. Private hot tub (seats 5), with lighting, and massage jets.

The rear garden is enclosed and terraced on two levels, and care must be taken when approaching the edges of the terraces. Distant sea views from the hot tub!

The cottage is in a designated 'Dark Skies' reserve, and the quantity and brightness of stars that can be seen whilst relaxing in the hot tub is amazing.

Croquet, boules, and garden badminton equipment is there for you to use in the garden, or on the beach.

There are traditional family board games provided, a 1960's record player (and records!), lots of books, as well as free fast Wi-Fi, X-Box & games, family DVDs and TV.

Bryn Heulog is in the hamlet of Friog, right by an award winning beach, with the foothills of Cader Idris and the famous 'Blue Lake' behind it.

The area has fantastic walking and cycling attractions, to suit all abilities and experience. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park Mountain Bike Centre is close by, as is the family friendly Mawddach Trail, which can include a crossing of the famous Barmouth Bridge, or a stop at the George III by the toll bridge in Penmaenpool for a pub lunch.

You can walk from the front door to the hills behind which reach to the beautiful and dramatic Cregennen Lakes, and further on to Cadair Idris itself, passing lots of local waterfalls, Victorian Slate and Gold Mines, with amazing views over Cardigan Bay.

The beach is a few minutes walk away, and is always quiet. It is sandy, and gently sloping, and perfect for families. There is always lots of opportunity for kite flying, rock-pooling, fishing, kayaking, paddling, swimming, beachcombing, sandcastle making, crabbing, or just lying down in the sun with a good book.

The narrow gauge railway at Fairbourne is a very short walk away, and is one of the famous little trains of Wales. You can catch it to 'The Point' facing Barmouth, and then catch the connecting local ferry across the estuary to get to the Victorian Seaside town. From there you can book a boat for some sea fishing, visit the theatre, the fairground, or one of the many shops and restaurants.

Property manager

Eloise
Premier Host

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair Provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum of two well behaved dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Fairbourne

Located in Fairbourne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Fairbourne Golf Club and Mach Loop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barmouth Beach and Eryri National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Friog, Wales

What's nearby

  • Blue Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fairbourne Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 17 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 27 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Fairbourne Station - 8 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antonia's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Last Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ysgethin Inn - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach located?

This family-friendly Fairbourne cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Fairbourne Railway, Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Blue Lake. Fairbourne Beach and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fairbourne Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation especially the hot tub and beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana D.

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

Fantastic stay

Great house, amazing host and really good location. It was our second time there and we’re definitely going back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diksha P.

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

Home away home

This is beautiful fully equipped property.Location is good.Eloise is very proactive. She provided all the details 2 days prior.My husband enjoyed the hot tub to the fullest.Property provides enough privacy as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY L.

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

Lovely Wales stay

We love the cottage and its facilities, ticks all boxes, hot tub, dog friendly, mountain walks, close to the beach, lots to do! until next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne L.

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

Lovely holiday base

Great property, lovely back garden, an ideal base to explore mid Wales. Will definitely plan to return. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

a great break

Lovely bungalow in a great location Hot tub was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

Really beautifully located cosy cottage with gorgeous big hot tub

Lovely and clean little cottage with open fire. Only 10 mins walk to a beautiful beach and 6 mins walk to train station - then 10 minutes train journey to Barmouth which is a lot quicker than the drive around the estuary. Great location for walks in the hills or on beaches. Host was wonderful - got in touch to explain checking in and recommended local places to visit and eat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Beautiful property

Property iwas lovely everything you needed for a wonderful break will be visiting again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa C.

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

Lovely Cottage

Lovely cottage with wonderful surrounding views. We really enjoyed our stay whilst exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

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

Great property in a lovely location

Really enjoyed our stay. It’s a great base to explore West Wales and Snowdonia. Record player and hot tub were real bonuses. Comfortable, clean and with everything you need for a great holiday. Good communication from Eloise and Mark at all times.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Lovely cottage

Loved the hot tub and the garden was beautiful. Great area to explore and would definitely like to come back for a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jill H.

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

Fab little cottage

We had a great time at this cottage for the 2nd year running. The hosts are helpful and friendly The location for walks and beach is fab - we love its not commercialised in the area, quiet and relaxing Our dogs loved it to 🐾👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Lovely relaxing break

Lovely, clean, well equipped bungalow. Hosts were really nice and it was great to speak to them before arrival. Hot tub was lovely and beds were really comfy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

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

Beautiful beaches and mountains

We had a lovely week at the cottage. The area is beautiful with sandy beaches and mountains. The weather was quite variable when we stayed but there was plenty of things to do locally and we enjoyed the hot tub!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Cosy cottage near Snowdonia and Barmouth

Property is v well-maintained. Open fire in the cosy lounge + hot-tub and views in the tiered garden are particular highlights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Twist M.

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

Great cottage

Lovely cottage, great location close to beach. Very peaceful location, nice walks around the area, good train service to other destinations. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn D.

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

Lovely getaway!

The cottage had everything needed to relax and rest after long climbs and walks and was clean and well presented. We had a great stay here with our dog and regret not staying longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Our doggy hols

Great little cottage, dogs loved it and we loved the location. Wish we could have stayed longer as so much to go and do in the area. Had the most amazing time and the cottage was just like home, we enjoyed getting back to it at the end of the day 👍☀️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great Location great hosts.

The quality of the property was of the standard to meet all of our needs. The stand out point for us was the open communication with the owners. Learning from past experiences, having the reassurances that if needed help, support and advice were available. 5 star indeed. Dave and Jayne and Hector.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic place to relax

Lovely property in a very scenic relaxing location. Property has everything you need to relax, hot tub, open fire and views. Close to the beach and walks from the doorstep. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Cheshire

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

Great cottage, cosy and relaxing.

Very comfortable stay. Hot tub a bonus. Garden completely secure for the dogs. George III pub was lovely food and reasonably priced. Nice short walk to the beach with the dogs which was an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

We had the most enjoyable week at this cottage, we all (2 ad, 14yo, 11yo & 2 dogs) felt straight at home. The garden & hot tub were just perfect after a day exploring the coastline, lakes & mountains! Some beautiful walking routes into the hills or along the coast from the cottage. We had everything we needed & more - thanks so much to the lovely hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Gorgeous property in a beautiful location

Property and garden were beautiful. Lovely hot tub in a very quiet location. Close to the beach . Bed very comfy and seems xtra long for someone over 6 foot 😄
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Wonderful property!

We had a wonderful week away. The whole family enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed very long walks along the beach, taking in the breath taking scenery for hours during the day and rested our tired bones in the lovely hot tub when back at the house. A great, relaxing break for all the family ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

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

Our happy place!

Another wonderful stay at out favourite place. The cottage is homely and comfortable with a fabulous garden for the dogs and a hot tub to relax in after a day on the beach or in the hills. Perfect location close to the centre of Fairbourne and the beach. Hosts are great at communicating and very welcoming. We'll be back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Eloise

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Our family has been close to this area for over 50 years - and very little has changed in all that time. It's where our best memories are of growing up by the seaside, exploring the hills and estuary, and playing on the long, safe and sandy beach.

Why they chose this property

When it comes to this area, there are two types of people: those that have never been and have never heard of the area, and those that have been going there all their lives! Once discovered, you're certain to return :-)

What makes this property unique

There are very few properties that are so close to the beach and also the mountains, whilst at the same time being situated in a quiet friendly Hamlet, yet with all conveniences within a short distance. We love it when our guests have a great holiday, and we're proud of having the highest number of 4 and 5 star reviews on VRBO, not just for this area, but for the whole of the UK.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests