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Dolwar Cottage

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A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a spiral staircase, and a dining area with a view.
A spiral staircase with wooden railings, a red armchair, and a glass coffee table with various items.
A wooden structure with a shelf and a lantern.
A spiral staircase with wooden railings and a red sofa in a room with framed pictures on the wall.
A stone building with a black door, a window with a white frame, and a potted plant with yellow flowers on the steps.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Eryri National Park

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Llan Ffestiniog, WLS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cae Bryn Coed
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Coed Cynfal National Nature Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Coed Cynfal National Nature Reserve, while Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Conwy Valley Railway Museum are cultural highlights. Zip World Llechwedd and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Llan Ffestiniog, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cae Bryn Coed - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coed Cynfal National Nature Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Conwy Castle - 55 min drive - 73.7 km

Getting around

  • Talsarnau Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪On The Lake Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Eating Gorilla - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Y Griffin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oakeley Arms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolwar Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dolwar Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolwar Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolwar Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cae Bryn Coed and Coed Cynfal National Nature Reserve. Llyn y Cefn and Cellb are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location, cosy and clean with everything you’d need for a weeks stay self-catering.

Great location with access to nice places all over north wales. House was warm and cosy as the evenings drew in too. Loved the local walks books and did one of the circular walks from the village pub!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved this little house and would be very happy to go and stay again it had everything we needed.

The property was well equipped and furniture etc was John Lewis so very nice and comfortable. It was a very quiet neighbourhood with just one shop and one community pub near by. Everyone was very friendly that we met. It was a great location for getting out and about on trains which was our purpose for the visit to the area. The hosts left us some Welsh treats which we loved and the milk in the fridge with plenty of tea and coffee was greatly received after a very long journey.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2026
Thank you Darrell for your lovely review. It is wonderful to hear that you had such a lovely stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, cosy, comfy beds, great kitchen, nice shortbread and Welsh cakes, friendly locals, goo

Lovely house, cosy, comfy beds, great kitchen, nice shortbread and Welsh cakes, friendly locals, good pub nearby.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Was a nice adventure

Very nice spiral staircase, cosy rooms and great location to nearby attractions
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely home from home stay, lots of little things made this place special

Lovely home from home stay, lots of little things made this place special. Milk in the fridge when we arrived, Welsh cakes ready and heating was on 😁 Nothing all was great
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2022
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are pleased you found the cottage special :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quirky, homely, well equipped

Quirky, homely, well equipped Nothing, all good
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice location

Nice location for touring North Wales. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very cozy. There were quite a few cobwebs.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Hello Jennifer, Thank you for your review. I hope you had fun exploring North Wales and made a few delicious meals in the kitchen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely short break away

Had a lovely stay at Dolwar cottage. Enjoyed playing board ganes with the kids and went on a couple of great walks nearby. Cottage clean and beds comfy. Really cosy place to relax. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay in quirky accommodation.

The cottage was cosy and warm, clean and well equipped. Nice decor and decorated for Xmas (we stayed over New Year). Great location for hill walking. The spiral staircase was impressive but worth noting it goes from the basement through all 4 levels of the house - if you aren't great with stairsyou bring dogs which aren't then it's something to consider. Our dogs did find them a little tricky to navigate down to the kitchen where access is to the garden. Overall we really liked this home!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely quirky little cottage

Location was good The garden definitely needs landscaping, it was unusable as so overgrown & such a shame as the views would be beautiful from the windows
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely property in quiet village.

Lovely views from the rear of the property. You definitely need a car to get to places and the local pub isn’t much to be desired unfortunately. However, local people were friendly and the property was very comfortable and warm. We would definitely stay again if we were returning to the area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This cottage is Wales has been one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever been on.

This cottage is Wales has been one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever been on. The pictures don’t do the location justice! Definitely for a cosy couple getaway. Host is really communicative and lovely. Within decent range of shops and pubs, and of course we had to climb Mount Snowdon (a 45 min drive away) A magical holiday and I can’t wait to go back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wet well equipped cottage

Excellent cottage, very comfortable, warm and welcoming. Very well equipped kitchen, great views and ideal for exploring. If you are 6ft + like 2 in our party, get used to brushing your head on low ceilings and staircase on the lower ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal for a carefree holiday

The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay. You feel welcome upon arrival. The location is great for excursions and there are also beautiful walks from the cottage. Unfortunately, there is no real shower in the house, you will have to make do with a bath. All the doorposts are a bit low, you have to get used to having to duck.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A little cottage

The cottage was well furnished with comfy seating and beds. The garden was overgrown and so we couldn't sit out on the warm evenings. There was a slight smell of damp coming up from the basement kitchen. This was noticeable after the cottage was shut up for the day.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Hello Sarah, I am glad you had a comfortable stay and a good nights sleep in the bed. Thank you for your feedback. We are on hand throughout your stay so if you are experiencing nay issues please reach out whilst you are at the property so that we can try and resolve this for you as quickly as possible.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect

Great little gem, hidden away yet in a perfect spot. Lovely welcome pack and little details which added to the experience. The space is deceptively big and loved the separation. Beds were excellent and the kitchen well equipped. Lots to love and will come back. The lack of a traditional shower was not a major issue but we felt the amount of water to fill a bath due to large size of the tub seemed a waste of water (from a sustainable viewpoint)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stayed in this cottage for a week over Christmas’24.

Stayed in this cottage for a week over Christmas’24. Was a last minute booking but after eventually finding the place in the dark we were greeted with Xmas decorations (lit up!), Welsh tea cakes, Prosecco … and a charming cottage. Very clean and well presented with more than enough space for the two of us and our small dog. Awoke to find in the foothills of Snowdonia- Llan Ffestiniog is quiet village and a great base to explore Snowdonia which is what we used it for. The accommodation was great - clean, comfortable and very warm! It would have been 11/10 if it had had a real fire. There is no stand up shower but a fairly large corner bath on the 3rd floor with shower attachment. Kitchen is very well kitted out with all mod cons and a slate floor and granite worktop. No extractor fan but it didn’t seem to get too many fumes from cooking. Gas cooker was great! For what we paid we thought this was amazing accommodation and would have no hesitation in recommending to others. Thanks 🙏🏻
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved how cozy the cottage is, and all the facilities available were a nice bonus too 😀

Absolutely loved how cozy the cottage is, and all the facilities available were a nice bonus too 😀 Such a warm and relaxing family home to stay on for 9 Nights! The bed was comfortable and the sofa too! I also loved how there were cats wandering the area and were greeted by the next door neighbour's cats in the window which was lovely Absolutely loved the staircase feature aswell so fitting for such a warm and cozy home 🏡
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything except the lilliputuan proportions

Everything except the lilliputuan proportions. If you&#39re above 5ཆ'' you&#39ll need to watch yourself. Kitchen is really nicely furnished, nice tough having both milk and oat &#39milk' in the fridge on arrival. Really liked the old fireplaces, comfortable couches. Beds are a bit short if like me you&#39re quite tall, but I wasn&#39t scared that a monster was going to steal my dangling off the edge feet, they were however extremely comfortable and i slept incredibly well.. And the views were absolutely astonishing. . The bathroom wasn&#39t ideal for me. Low sloping ceiling and my proclivity for banging my head made this room less than ideal. But if you&#39re a normal person who&#39s aware of their own size, I don&#39t think it&#39d be too much of a problem.
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