Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia National Park
Sleeps up to 6 People - Property Code 908
Wales North
Relax in Southern Snowdonia in our quiet retreat on the coast near Dolgellau. Our excellent self catering cottage, Y Popty, sleeps 6, has an open fire and is family friendly.
Facilities
Self Catering Cottage/Home/Apartment Description
Local Attractions
Local attractions and links:
The Centre for Alternative Technology (C.A.T.)
Fairbourne and Barmouth Steam Railway
Talyllyn narrow gauge Steam Railway
Castell y Bere, also Harlech Castle.
Portmeirion
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Oriel Art Gallery, Barmouth
craft workshops.
Llwyngwril Gallery, Crafts and Tea Room
Meirion House, Llwyngwril, café and take-away.
Quaker history in Llwyngwril and Dolgellau.
Pony trekking at Arthog.
Mountain biking in Coed y Brenin
Dyfi Active - outdoor activities in the area - land, water, air.
Dolgellau - monthly Farmers' Market, weekly Country Market (WI), weekly animal market
Machynlleth - Wednesday street market
Y Tabernacl - Museum of Modern Art Wales, in Machynlleth
Local events and festivals
Bird watching - there are mountain habitats as well as the Mawddach estuary with an RSPB reserve.
Quiet sandy beaches, others with rock pools.
Glorious fresh air, breathtaking scenery, peace and quiet - all the reasons we settled here!
Travel by public transport Recommended Traveline website or telephone them on 0870 608 2608 for public transport information in Wales.
Train and bus timetables allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery without having to drive.
Suggestions for interesting car trips.
Scenic Land Rover tours.
We can book activities for you with accredited providers eg canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, cycling.
Advice on local mountain walks e.g. Cader Idris.
Directions and maps to enjoy 1, 2, 3 hour and all-day walks from the door.
Local Welsh place names and their meanings.
Earth energies, standing stones and "ley" lines.
The organic history of Pentre Bach with garden tours in aid of HDRA.
The Principles of life at Pentre Bach.
Eating Out:
As you will see below, the nearest McDonald's is 40 miles away. However, there are at least seven restaurants that we recommend, as well as Indian and Chinese, within a 20-minute drive. Advance booking is essential at busy times. Fish and chips can be delivered to your door. As you will see above, there is a tea room, cafe and pub in the village.
Shopping:
Please do not expect Asda, Sainsbury, Tesco, Waitrose or M & S to be just round the corner. The village shop, post office, cafe and pub are about 300 metres from your door, with the gallery and tearoom a little further. Within 5 minutes' drive or train journey, there are several more, owner-operated shops. If you want greater choice, there are small supermarkets such as Co-op Pioneer, Somerfields and Spar within 20 minutes.
If you would like fresh organic bread, cakes, cookies, or main meals and desserts from the freezer, organic fruit and vegetables, apple juice, peppermint tea, marmalade, jam and chutney, these are all produced at Pentre Bach. We are also pleased to arrange a grocery order for you if you give us a list. In addition, there is Welsh butter, cheese, yogurt, honey and organic meat - if you decide to BUY LOCAL.
Pricing Guide
Please contact advertiser to confirm prices
Weekly Price: £295.00 to £655.00
Shortbreak Price: £148.00 to £257.00
Weekend breaks: from £192
Two nights midweek: from £148
SHORT BREAK rates (outside the school holidays) vary according to season and are available on request.
Prices include all heating, electricity, fuel and bed linen
Contact and Booking Information
Telephone: 01341 250294
Website: www.pentrebach.com
Fax: 01341 250885
Location: Dolgellau, Gwynedd
LL37 2JU
Please mention YouStayUK.com when contacting this business
Directions
View Map & Route Planner
Our entrance is on the sea side of the road 40 yards (metres) south of the stone bridge in the centre of Llwyngwril, on the A493 between Dolgellau and Tywyn in southern Snowdonia National Park.
To get to us:
We offer detailed car routes from all over Britain.
Travel by public transport Very useful Traveline website or telephone them on 0870 608 2608 for public transport information in Wales.
Train (click here) to Llwyngwril station (600 yards from our door). We are pleased to meet you at the station.
National Express coach (click here) to Newtown (Powys), train from there to Llwyngwril.
Tide Tables! (click here)
By air, Manchester and Liverpool (2 hours minimum by car), Birmingham (2.5 hours minimum by car) and London (4 hours minimum by car) are all used by our guests. Train or coach travel from the airports is also possible. Please see links above.
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Sleeps up to 6 People - Property Code 908
Wales North
Relax in Southern Snowdonia in our quiet retreat on the coast near Dolgellau. Our excellent self catering cottage, Y Popty, sleeps 6, has an open fire and is family friendly.
Facilities
 | Central Heating | | Coastal | | Colour TV |
| Cot/High Chair Available | | Fridge Freezer | | Golf Course(s) Nearby |
| Hairdryers | | Laundry Facilities Onsite/Nearby | | Linen Supplied |
| Microwave | | Outdoor Seating Area | | Pets Not Allowed |
| Shower | | Smoking Not Permitted |
Self Catering Cottage/Home/Apartment Description
Winner, Wales Environment Award for Sustainable Tourism, 2003.
Relax in the walled cottage garden, open the gate and enjoy the magnificent views across the ha-ha to the sea!
Downstairs: Beamed sitting/diner with inglenook fireplace and cosy open fire; partially screened-off kitchen.
Upstairs: Two double bedrooms. 3rd bedroom with full-length, 2' 6" sturdy children's bunks; bath/shower & wc.
The cottage offers:
Mainly eco-friendly cleaning products, recycling facilities
Allergy-free duvets and pillows, with beds made up for arrival. Sheets and blankets also available.
Towels available for hire (free for public transport arrivals)
Smoke detector, fire blanket and extinguisher
Pet-free accommodation - but please tell us if you have a pet allergy.
Children's facilities:
3-acre field where there are tyres to swing on, a willow house to play in and listen to the windchimes - and ample space for football, kite flying etc. There will also be hens, ducks and sheep in the field so wellies are a good idea. Children are welcome to help feed the hens and collect the eggs. Very often it is claimed as the highlight of their stay!
Table tennis in the barn (with bats and balls) and footballs, buckets, spades and fishing nets to borrow.
Child's stair gate, cot, high chair and fireguard.
Local nappy laundering service available. Please ask us for details as this needs to be booked in advance
Please bring your own bedding for cots
Baby bath and baby sitting by arrangement
Beds are made up ready for you.
Homemade preserves, apple juice, herbal teas, organic bread, cakes & freezer meals are available.
Relax in the walled cottage garden, open the gate and enjoy the magnificent views across the ha-ha to the sea!
Downstairs: Beamed sitting/diner with inglenook fireplace and cosy open fire; partially screened-off kitchen.
Upstairs: Two double bedrooms. 3rd bedroom with full-length, 2' 6" sturdy children's bunks; bath/shower & wc.
The cottage offers:
Mainly eco-friendly cleaning products, recycling facilities
Allergy-free duvets and pillows, with beds made up for arrival. Sheets and blankets also available.
Towels available for hire (free for public transport arrivals)
Smoke detector, fire blanket and extinguisher
Pet-free accommodation - but please tell us if you have a pet allergy.
Children's facilities:
3-acre field where there are tyres to swing on, a willow house to play in and listen to the windchimes - and ample space for football, kite flying etc. There will also be hens, ducks and sheep in the field so wellies are a good idea. Children are welcome to help feed the hens and collect the eggs. Very often it is claimed as the highlight of their stay!
Table tennis in the barn (with bats and balls) and footballs, buckets, spades and fishing nets to borrow.
Child's stair gate, cot, high chair and fireguard.
Local nappy laundering service available. Please ask us for details as this needs to be booked in advance
Please bring your own bedding for cots
Baby bath and baby sitting by arrangement
Beds are made up ready for you.
Homemade preserves, apple juice, herbal teas, organic bread, cakes & freezer meals are available.
;) |
;) Board games, a jigsaw puzzle, TV? |
;) Toast crumpets by the open fire. |
;) The small kitchen with a glimpse of the sea from the sink |
;) Front double bedroom, looking up to the hills |
;) Back double bedroom, looks over the walled garden, see below |
;) Y Popty's sheltered walled garden |
;) Approaching Y Popty and Y Llaethdy |
Local Attractions
Local attractions and links:
The Centre for Alternative Technology (C.A.T.)
Fairbourne and Barmouth Steam Railway
Talyllyn narrow gauge Steam Railway
Castell y Bere, also Harlech Castle.
Portmeirion
Llechwedd Slate Caverns
Oriel Art Gallery, Barmouth
craft workshops.
Llwyngwril Gallery, Crafts and Tea Room
Meirion House, Llwyngwril, café and take-away.
Quaker history in Llwyngwril and Dolgellau.
Pony trekking at Arthog.
Mountain biking in Coed y Brenin
Dyfi Active - outdoor activities in the area - land, water, air.
Dolgellau - monthly Farmers' Market, weekly Country Market (WI), weekly animal market
Machynlleth - Wednesday street market
Y Tabernacl - Museum of Modern Art Wales, in Machynlleth
Local events and festivals
Bird watching - there are mountain habitats as well as the Mawddach estuary with an RSPB reserve.
Quiet sandy beaches, others with rock pools.
Glorious fresh air, breathtaking scenery, peace and quiet - all the reasons we settled here!
Travel by public transport Recommended Traveline website or telephone them on 0870 608 2608 for public transport information in Wales.
Train and bus timetables allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery without having to drive.
Suggestions for interesting car trips.
Scenic Land Rover tours.
We can book activities for you with accredited providers eg canoeing, rock climbing, mountain biking, cycling.
Advice on local mountain walks e.g. Cader Idris.
Directions and maps to enjoy 1, 2, 3 hour and all-day walks from the door.
Local Welsh place names and their meanings.
Earth energies, standing stones and "ley" lines.
The organic history of Pentre Bach with garden tours in aid of HDRA.
The Principles of life at Pentre Bach.
Eating Out:
As you will see below, the nearest McDonald's is 40 miles away. However, there are at least seven restaurants that we recommend, as well as Indian and Chinese, within a 20-minute drive. Advance booking is essential at busy times. Fish and chips can be delivered to your door. As you will see above, there is a tea room, cafe and pub in the village.
Shopping:
Please do not expect Asda, Sainsbury, Tesco, Waitrose or M & S to be just round the corner. The village shop, post office, cafe and pub are about 300 metres from your door, with the gallery and tearoom a little further. Within 5 minutes' drive or train journey, there are several more, owner-operated shops. If you want greater choice, there are small supermarkets such as Co-op Pioneer, Somerfields and Spar within 20 minutes.
If you would like fresh organic bread, cakes, cookies, or main meals and desserts from the freezer, organic fruit and vegetables, apple juice, peppermint tea, marmalade, jam and chutney, these are all produced at Pentre Bach. We are also pleased to arrange a grocery order for you if you give us a list. In addition, there is Welsh butter, cheese, yogurt, honey and organic meat - if you decide to BUY LOCAL.
Pricing Guide
Please contact advertiser to confirm prices
Weekly Price: £295.00 to £655.00
Shortbreak Price: £148.00 to £257.00
Weekend breaks: from £192
Two nights midweek: from £148
SHORT BREAK rates (outside the school holidays) vary according to season and are available on request.
Prices include all heating, electricity, fuel and bed linen
Contact and Booking Information
Telephone: 01341 250294
Website: www.pentrebach.com
Fax: 01341 250885
Location: Dolgellau, Gwynedd
LL37 2JU
Please mention YouStayUK.com when contacting this business
Directions
View Map & Route Planner
Our entrance is on the sea side of the road 40 yards (metres) south of the stone bridge in the centre of Llwyngwril, on the A493 between Dolgellau and Tywyn in southern Snowdonia National Park.
To get to us:
We offer detailed car routes from all over Britain.
Travel by public transport Very useful Traveline website or telephone them on 0870 608 2608 for public transport information in Wales.
Train (click here) to Llwyngwril station (600 yards from our door). We are pleased to meet you at the station.
National Express coach (click here) to Newtown (Powys), train from there to Llwyngwril.
Tide Tables! (click here)
By air, Manchester and Liverpool (2 hours minimum by car), Birmingham (2.5 hours minimum by car) and London (4 hours minimum by car) are all used by our guests. Train or coach travel from the airports is also possible. Please see links above.
Availability
Please contact the owner regarding availability.
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