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A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.

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A white building with a black door, a bench, and a table outside.
A coffee shop with a wooden door and a chalkboard menu.
A neatly made bed with white linens and heart-shaped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a mirror reflecting the room's decor.
A wooden gate in a forested area with birch trees and pink flowering bushes.
A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a small table with a cake, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eryri National Park

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Near Dolgellau
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mach Loop
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Barmouth Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Dolgellau

Dolgellau is home to this cottage. Cymer Abbey and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mach Loop and Tan y Coed. Bala Lake Railway - Llanuwchllyn Station and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Near Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mach Loop - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 30 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 32 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Llwyngwril Station - 24 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Home Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Torrent Walk Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cross Foxes Bar Grill Rooms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays. located?

Situated in Dolgellau, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Torrent Walk and within 6 miles (10 km) of Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt SSSI and Dolgellau Park. Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital and Cymer Abbey are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded cottage.Loved the birds feeding outside the window.The welcome hamper was a lovely gesture from the owners.The bed was super comfortable and slept like a baby! Unfortunately the weather was awful so we couldn't venture out a lot but the log fire was so cosy.We will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A cosy, well equipped cottage in beautiful countryside.

A cosy, well equipped cottage in beautiful countryside. The welcome pack was much appreciated, showing care and thoughtfulness from the owners. Various birds visited the well placed bird feeder and gave us great pleasure. A woodpecker and a nuthatch were particular favourites.A peaceful, relaxing break.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location.

Bryn Araul is very comfortable, well equipped and in a lovely location. The enclosed garden is perfect for our dogs and the extended land down to the river makes dog walking from the cottage a real pleasure. We have stayed here twice and will return again next year. The cottage is a credit to the friendly owners and one of the very best we have stayed in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location.

The cottage was a treat, fully equipped and great location. A basket of goodies for us left by owners. Nature abundant around the cottage. A lovely quiet position.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems.

Lovely cottage in rural location, easy to find and has a gated driveway so no parking problems. Very quiet road, barely saw another a car! Lovely garden around the whole property just we weren't 100% sure that it would contain our terrier as one side is hedgerow and she would of found the smallest gap! Plenty of space, well equipped kitchen, lovely welcome gifts, particularly the cake and milk in the fridge, log burner was nice and got the lounge nice and cosy unfortunately not the rest of the house and opening doors instantly let all the cold in, heating controls were locked so couldn't change the temperature and on a timer so the house never got fully warm, particularly the rear hallway which was always freezing cold.Beds were not that comfortable but I like a soft bed so that's just my preference, but it meant I didn't sleep well.Overall we had a lovely stay, in a great location for exploring up and down the coast and Dolgellau is a lovely town.1/2 hr to Barmouth perfect for a day out particularly if you have dogs for the beach for them to play on, in the winter.Would definitely stay again if beds, heating and garden issue addressed.
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