Located in Arthog, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Eryri National Park and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog. Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway are also worth visiting.
Is Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location on 12 Jan 2027 start from £173, 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 Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location located?
Situated in Arthog, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach and Ty Crwyn. Fairbourne Railway and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog are also within 2 miles (3 km). Morfa Mawddach Station is only a 3-minute walk and Fairbourne Station is 28 minutes.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Cottage was absolutely perfect for us, comfy beds, comfy sofas, loved all the games, dvds etc. Will definitely be booking again. Location is perfect, 2 min walk to train station and only a mile and a half to a beautiful beach. Perfect for a quiet family holiday.
Quirky, clean and a really good base for our walking holiday. Easy to get to Barmouth, and the walk to the George III is lovely Bed was very comfy. Love the fact it has solar!
My wife and I and our seven year old son had an excellent stay in this characteristic and extremely comfortable cottage.
An ideal location close to Barmouth and within walking distance of the local train station.
Special thanks to Neil, the owner of this stunning cottage.
We enjoyed our stay that much that we have already booked to stay again next year!
Craig, Sophia and Harry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Craig was a great guest. Appreciative and left the cottage as he found it. a really nice person. I would love to host him again and recommend to other hosts
A very quirky cosy cottage. Very warm . In an ideal spot in the country. Ideal for walkers, biker. Next to a walking trail with patthway to Fairbourne and Barmouth overlooking the estuary. Train station about a 5 min walk. The owner has left lots of equiptment to use, bikes surfboard etc. We had to 6 yr olds with us and they loved it
The property is indeed quirky but just as described in the listing, and suited us down to the ground as it was something different! Had everything we needed (with the exception of a freezer compartment in the fridge but minor point), and was clean and warm. Huge TV and good wifi. One of the best things for us was the availability of bikes, and we spent 2 of our our 4 days there riding in the beautiful local area. Also had body boards but we didn't have time to use them (and golf clubs etc).
Would benefit from automated checking in details prior to the trip as communication with the owner was occasionally a little tricky.
Would definitely stay again!
A Bad Experience of ‘Quirky’ - best check every detail WITH HOST before bookingQuirky definition: Unusual in an attractive/interesting way. OK if property listing is accurate at time of booking. For us It wasn’t.For mainly safety reasons I moved some of my family out after 1 day to another place costing 2K. 2 adults remained here to sleep only. UNSAFE KITCHEN ELECTRICS1.Exposed cooker wire into wall mounted socket above cooker is not compliant with safety regs.2.Use of 3 gang extension lead, sitting on kitchen worktop, overloaded with multiple appliances microwave/toaster/kettle is dangerous3.Old electric cooker (no PAT Test evidence ) loose knobs,no control info visibleAll 3 are a fire riskINACCURATE LISTING1.Entrance not wheelchair accessible2.Bedroom too small for bed size; Unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues, especially in the event of fire3. Gold sofabed in lounge not an option according to housekeeper saying ‘ not used, we tried once to get it out & back in, it nearly broke our backs’.4. Bedroom cupboards full of DVD’s/Video’s/Games & virtually no room for our clothes5. No BBQ, Fire Pit, useable garden furniture or mountain bikes on arrival until housekeeper loaned us hers.6. Rotting wooden picnic table gave our 10yr old a splinterHost apologised quickly to complaints & amended parts of his listing. However, as he’s ‘stuck’ in Croatia he wants me to provide a detailed itinerary of remaining listing inaccuracies - that’s not the guests job
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
We are naturally disappointed to read this review, as it is very different from the experiences of the vast majority of our guests. Between Vrbo and Airbnb, we have hosted many happy visitors and received around 30 five-star reviews — over 95% of our guests rate their stay as excellent.
The cottage is exactly as described in the listing and reflects its character as a traditional, quirky Welsh property in a beautiful Snowdonia setting. We always do our best to ensure guests are comfortable and went out of our way on this occasion — providing additional items such as bikes, wetsuits, body boards, and even a new fire pit.
While we are grateful for feedback and always make improvements where possible, we do not recognise the description of the cottage given here. Safety is very important to us and the property meets the required standards. The overwhelming response from previous guests demonstrates that the cottage provides exactly what is promised: a cosy, well-equipped base in a stunning location.