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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2484.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dolgellau
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Cymer Abbey
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dolgellau Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Toll Bridge Cottage

Finest Retreats are pleased to present Toll Bridge Cottage, a unique, characterful cottage alongside the Mawddach estuary. Stay in the quaint toll keeper's cottage, which oozes old world charm with amazing waterside views.



The bridge was built in 1879 as a replacement for a ferry crossing and the cottage is said to have been added to around the 1900s. The cottage can sleep up to two guests, with a kitchen, dining and lounge nestled around the cosy log burner, perfect for an evening in around the fire. There's also a shower room, and double bedroom with striped wooden walls all around which just adds to the character and charm.



Outside enjoy expansive and uninterrupted views on the terrace – the ideal place to relax, watch the local wildlife and immerse in the breath-taking scenery. And of course, you can also watch the occasional car, bike or group of walkers go by during the day and crossing the historic bridge.



The cottage is well located for visiting guests to explore the stunning scenery of the area. The adjacent cycle track, the Mawddach trail, that used to be the old railway track is perfect for strolls as well as bikes. Two MiRiDER e-bikes are available for hire at the cottage, so if you fancy a ride and to see the sights from a different point of view, then please contact us to book ahead of arrival.



Slightly further afield is the seaside town of Barmouth that includes stunning sandy beaches, and the traditional market town of Dolgellau offering a range of artisan shops and weekly farmers market is only two miles away. The foothills of the majestic Cadir and Idris are on the near horizon tempting you to explore their magnificence and beauty, and the beast that is Snowdonia is just a short drive away.



Logs for the woodburner are not included, but you can pre-order logs at time of booking @ £6 per bag (which includes kindling and fire lighters), or they can be purchased directly from the toll keepers.



For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Dolgellau

Located in Dolgellau, this cottage is in a rural area. Mach Loop and Fairbourne Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway. King Arthur's Labyrinth and Corris Craft Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Cymer Abbey - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dolgellau Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Torrent Walk - 7 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tilman - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bank Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Last Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Toll Bridge Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Toll Bridge Cottage?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Toll Bridge Cottage on 25 May 2026 start from £150, 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 Toll Bridge Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Toll Bridge Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Toll Bridge Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Toll Bridge Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cymer Abbey, Llyn Tan y Graig and Dolgellau Park. Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Wonderful location

Beautiful location and thoroughly enjoyed our time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Loved it

Very cosy and a great location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Excellent holiday in a beautiful place.

Lovely quirky unique cottage in a beautiful setting. It had everything we needed. Great log burner. The George third hotel & bar very near with great food. Toll bridge staff were very helpful and friendly. Great way to see in the new year! Great holiday & we will definitely be back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and lovley small house, we enjoyed everything. The people at the toll station are really nice and helpful for requests about trips around
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melissa

Lovely setting and beautiful little house

Great view and close to a nice pub Would have been nice to have wood for the fire included.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Unique cottage in a great location

Beautiful setting with stunning views and lovely cozy and well equipped cottage. Just right for 2 people. Friendly toll keepers with lots of useful local knowledge. Easy access to superb walking and a nearby pub. Loved the extra little touches such as the mini Christmas tree and lights as our stay was mid December. A bit disappointed with the shower which was very weak. Otherwise everything was perfect
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David

Toll bridge cottage

Friendly staff
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Very helpful staff and amazing location

Very helpful staff and amazing location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Fantstic

The location and accommodation were outstanding
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michelle

Penmaenpool Bridge Cottage.

The quirkiness and position of the cottage. Welcome Welsh cakes and fruit cake and tea coffee. Views and friendliness of toll bridge staff. Removing cobwebs around the ceilings. More guidance on where the key safe and car parking was located, binning waste and use of decking. Better response time on WhatsApp. Correct WiFi details and bridge opening times,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique, quirky fun

The accommodation provides all that you need for a cozy, comfortable stay. All mod cons in a beautiful area. Although the weather did not cooperate the outside lounge area provides excellent views of the estuary
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Cosy cabin on a bridge!

The setting of the wee cottage at the end of the toll bridge made for a quirky experience and the wider setting of hills and the estuary was beautiful. It was perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

It was just brilliant. Would stay again without hesitation.

Self catering bare essentials provided but good shop 2 miles away in town. Fabulous historic and homely place to stay and dog friendly too. Great spot for walking & hiking and exploring a beautiful corner of North Wales.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James

Great quirky location.

Well equipped and clean, nice small touches, milk and some cakes. Local area is beautiful and good local pub for food. Recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian Michael

Wonderful place

Our second visit to the Toll Bridge House, this time for two weeks, and it didn't disappoint. The accommodation was lovely and clean, with welcoming croissants and Welsh cakes. We were a little concerned when storm Amy came, but nothing to worry about. The Toll Bridge staff are really friendly and helpful, and this year we watched the swimmers taking part in the Barmouth Hurly Burly. All in all a fantastic place to stay. Hope to be back in 2026. The settee is a bit low and uncomfortable. But we put a couple of pillows on there to make it a little better. Otherwise, all great.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Perfect Holiday Accommodation

The cottage was perfect for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the most beautiful surroundings Wales has to offer. Perfection cannot be improved upon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Location was excellent, lovely little place to stay.

Pub was within walking distance of the property and food was wonderful and staff were very friendly. Cottage is a wonderful base for walking and we were incredibly lucky with the weather. Toll bridge staff are amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable. Parking could be an issue at times but other than that, everything was great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Perfect: beautiful location, unique property, dog friendly, decent WiFi and convenient parking.

The location was stunningly beautiful. The property was quirky (quite unique), warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. WiFi worked perfectly and parking was very convenient. Plus they allow dogs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Exceptional

All! The location, the style, the comfort.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Beautiful location, stunning views

Beautiful location, stunning views. Lovely local pub with good food. Bridge keepers helpful and chatty, reccomending local walks,a great base to explore further if wanted. Bridge itself well equipped and clean, log fire just made the stay even better.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!

we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tim

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.

Beautiful setting. Good amenities It is what it is, but it's a shame that it isn't a little larger, consequently it's a little expensive for its size. Furnishings could be more cosy and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Really lovely!

We loved everything, it’s a wonderful little cottage Maybe more wood for the first night? But we bought plenty for the weekend in the nearby coop
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Comfortable, well equipped, clean, cosy

Lovely waterside spot, quirky, historically interesting, enhanced by the lovely relationship we had with the toll collectors - they were all friendly, helpful and charming Just one very picky comment - the duvet is very heavy! (We had lovely weather!)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tayana

Cute unique and cosy cabin in a stunning location.

Beautiful little toll house cottage in a stunning location with beautiful views. Loved how cosy it was with the wood burner and the fantastic pub a 30 second walk away. The toll house staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others.

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