AWELON
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About the home
Awelon is a bright, homely and comfortable cottage. Streams pass both to the side and by the rear of private garden. The garden has a games-room with pool table, dart board, extra seating and log burner. Dolwyddelan village is one of the best locations for exploring the North Wales Mountains, Castles and coast, having a Castle and a Mountain overlooking the village, a lovely safe place for children of all ages. Awelon sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms.
4 bicycles are available for use at the cottage, (2 adult & 2 children).
There are many fine places in nearby Betws Y Coed to eat out, or to get a take-away, in fact you may be spoilt for choice!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Black rock sands, 20km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Games room, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
'Awelon' cottage is set in a pleasant streamside setting and is situated on an unmade road. A forestry track that leads off into the forest is just opposite. With an open fire in the Kitchen diner, a duel fuel stove in the lounge and a log burner in the gamesroom, we are also fully centrally heated very warm and cosy.
The cottage is bright and homely and has a really cosy feel.
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms with 2 kingsize beds and a twin room. The kitchen/ diner, which has at one end, an open log fire with the original stonework exposed, has just recently been re-opened and is now in full working order.The kitchen is very well equipped with a George Forman grill, slow cooker, micro-wave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, 4 slice toaster. The table seats 6 and makes this room the heart of the house.
The lounge has comfortable seating for 6, with side tables and a coffee table, there is also extra seating in the gamesroom. This is a lovely room to relax in comfort with your glass of wine. It has a duel-fuel log burner and there is also oiled fired central heating just to make sure your stay is warm, cosy and comfortable.
The upstairs has 2 floors, the 1st floor has 2 bedrooms and bathroom with shower above the bath. On the top floor is a large twin room.
Bedroom 1 has a very comfortable king-size bed, quality bedding
Bedroom 2 also has a very comfortable king size bed. This room has the pleasant sound of the stream and views of the mountain behind and Castle, the Castle views are in winter only as there are many trees in the summer months. All bedrooms are tastefully decorated with a cosy ‘cottagy’ feel.
In the attic room, which has exposed stone work, you’ll find a large twin, two single beds with double duvets, just for your comfort, and enough room to accommodate an extra ‘put u up bed’ suitable for an older child or adult. We also have a travel cot available on request.
Bedding and 10 towels are supplied. All beds are made up for your arrival.
There are slate floors and rugs to the ground floor and it is tastefully decorated.
We supply a ‘welcome pack’ of tea, coffee and sugar, a bundle of logs with firelighters and kindling, and there will also be a complimentary bottle of wine and some of our own ‘free range’ eggs when available.
The rear garden overlooks one of the many local streams but is fully fenced for child saftey. In the garden is a studio with pool table and darts. A bar-b-q is also available.
The cottage has TV with 'Free-Sat', a DVD player and CD player with radio. There are plenty of DVDs & books and also games for the children.
Dolwyddelan Castle, the most famous of all Welsh-built Castles and steeped in Welsh history, overlooks the village.
There are many fine places in nearby Betws Y Coed to eat out, or to get a take-away, in fact you may be spoilt for choice!
4 bicycles are available for use at the cottage, (2 adult & 2 children). There is adequate parking for 2 cars.
Please call for any information 01690 750212 or email us.
Further details outdoors:
In the secluded garden is a ‘studio’, which has been most recently used by an artist. This is a secure room and equipment can be stored here. In the 'studio' you will find a pool table, dart board, and board and cards games; so if your legs are too tired to take you out to a pub or restaurant, you can light the Bar-b-q and relax with a game or two by the stream. The garden is accessed from the kitchen by some 3 or 4 steps.
The village has 2 pubs, both serving lunchtime and evening meals. There is a well stocked 'Spar' shop, were you can even get a hot cuppa.
Dolwyddelan is fortunate to have a small unmanned railway station, it is a single track line and the trains run every 3 hours from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Llandudno and return. There are no trains after 8.30 pm. The line is renowned for its scenic beauty as it winds its way alongside an through the valleys of the Conwy and Lledr rivers. This wonderful little branch-line is occasionally visited by the Orient Express and other 'Specials'!
Dolwyddelan Castle, the most famous of all Welsh-built Castles and steeped in Welsh history, overlooks the village.
There are many fine places in nearby Betws Y Coed to eat out, or to get a take-away, in fact you may be spoilt for choice!
4 bicycles are available for use at the cottage, (2 adult & 2 children). There is adequate parking for 2 cars.
A barbecue is also available.
Further details
'Awelon' is a No-Smoking cottage.
PETS BY ARRANGEMENT, Please specify the number of people and what breed of dog. Horses can also be catered for .
Conditions
A deposit of £95.00 required at the time of booking, this is deducted from the balance, payments can be made through paypal, cheque or postal order and must be received within 4 days to avoid the loss of the dates. The cottage is advertised on other sites.
The cottage sleeps 6.
A travel cot is also available on request at £10.00 per week.
Upon booking a £95 security deposit is required. this cheque is not cashed and will be refunded following your stay subject to final inspection. We are pleased to say that so far this deposit has always been refunded .(please email if you require further information about this deposit)
Please treat your accommodation as you would your own home.
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The North Wales / Snowdonia/Gwynedd region
The village of Dolwyddelan lies deep in the Lledr Valley and is most famous for its Castle, probably the finest example of a 'Welsh-built' castle left in Wales. The Castle built in the early 13th. century by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth ('the Great') has a square stone keep. The site was remodelled, initially by King Edward and then by the Victorians and is well worth a visit.
The village is small and peaceful with a Spar shop and village Pub.
The location of the village makes it a perfect place from which to explore as there is so much in Snowdonia to be discovered. You can ride a steam-train to the summit of the highest mountain in England and Wales, or passenger on the oldest narrow gauge railway in the world as it winds its way through some of Snowdonia’s finest scenery. You can find a rainbow beetle and a lily you won’t find anywhere else on earth.
From the village you can easily reach Porthmadog and Port Meirion within 25 minutes and only another 15 minutes will get you to Llandudno, Caernarfon, Bangor, Bala , Llangollen, Conwy, or Anglesey to name just a few of the many places you may wish to visit.
The beaches on the nearby west coasts are as fine as any in Britain. At Black-Rock Sands you can even drive your car or park anywhere you like along the 2 miles of flat, wide, sandy beach with clear, clean shallow water over vast stretches of sand. Nearby Anglesey boasts one of the top 5 beaches in Britain.
Beside the cottage is part of an ancient Roman Road known as Sarn Helen. The part that is nearby, a true 'hidden valley', has to be walked to experience the wonder of this ancient place.
The Betws-y-Coed / Dolwyddelan area
Betws y Coed is filled with shops for the walker and climber, and hotels and bistro’s for the hungry.
This delightful town, nestled among some of the tallest trees you will ever see makes for a perfect day.
A stones throw from the cottage is the artists studio *brush-strokes*. The resident tutor is Ann Fellows and courses are available throughout the year. Visiting tutors for this year are Carole Baker, John Palmer and Peter Cronin, all of whom could gentle lead you to a more enjoyable result in whichever medium you like to paint. So if you have thought about either beginning to paint or brushing up on your old skills, then why not take a days course or more.
Just a few miles west of the village is the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The scenery on the short journey from Dolwyddelan will never be forgotten as it climbs up and over the 1,700ft. Crimea Pass to reveal the true wonder of man's industry, with the dramatic and awsome spectacle of the Ffestiniog Slate Quarries. The trip back to the village is equally stunning and is the best way to see Moel Siabod in all its 2860 ft / 872 m of glory.
Until recently the quarries at Blaenau (pronounced 'Blyner') were the most extensive slate quarries in the world with open pits & mines and over 25 miles of underground tunnels and caverns. The Llechwedd Slate Caverns are open to the public.
Looking for things to do?
Painting
Photography
Horse riding
Fishing
Tree top Adventure course
Snowdon
Golfing
Walking
Wild walking
Exploring Beaches
Mountain climbing
Rock climbing
Visiting Castles and Gardens
Mountain biking
Canoeing
White water rafting (or just watching).
Bird watching.
Shopping & Eating out or just taking in the mountain air and living a relaxing life style for a week.
There are way too many things to do & way to many to mention them all.
North Wales has always been the Mecca for rock climbing and one of the best short climbs in the whole of Britain is literally ‘just around the corner’ from the cottage.
North Wales is also renowned for its white water kayaking. The Welsh National Mountain Centre at Plas y Brenin is perfect for expert and learner alike. If you fancy a bit of White Water Rafting then the National Centre near Bala is where to go, everything is supplied.
North Wales is home to over 60 golf courses, many of them soaked in history as much as sea spray. There are world-class championship courses like Royal St David’s, Aberdovey, Conwy, Nefyn & District and the Vale of Llangollen, to some hidden gems that you may hope will stay that way! Local courses are Betws Y coed 5 miles and Blaenau Ffestiniog 3.5 miles.
If it’s mountain biking you’re after, the Forestry Commission’s Wales Mountain-bike Centre in Coed-y-Brenin forest is for you. Coed y Brenin was the first forest to be developed for the sport of mountain biking and to this day retains its reputation as the sports premier location. There are special Family Routes; however some of the other trails are only for the expert and the brave. All include rocky, technical features and are not recommended for novice riders. From tight technical single-track to fast open exhilarating sections, there's something on offer for all experienced mountain bikers to enjoy. The views are spectacular!The purpose-built visitor centre offers hot drinks, snacks, main meals, bike hire and a fully equipped shop. Well worth a visit!
For the latest thrill why not visit the Tree Top Adventure High Ropes Course. This is currently the highest challenge course in the country using the very best technologies in challenge course construction: It’s a truly amazing experience. Go higher, reach further and achieve amazing results on this inspiring course. Situated in part of the beautiful forests around Betws-y-Coed the course is purpose built to challenge all.
Take a look @ www.ttadventure.co.uk
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Liverpool: 50 km |
| Railway: | Dolwyddelan: 0.5 km |
| Ferry: | Holyhead: 45 km |
Dolwyddelan is a very easy place to reach. We are just 5 miles off the A5, the London to Holyhead road, (good link to ferries from Ireland.) We are also blessed with our own railway station on one of the few small branch lines left in the country, (joins the main line at Llandudno Jnctn.) and a wonderful way to enjoy some of the beautiful scenery..
Nearest airports are Liverpool & Manchester, a drive of 1 to 2 hours.
Activities near Betws-y-Coed
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 21 Nov 2011 |
We fell in love with this cottage when we walked through the door.The furnishings and fittings are spot on.Everything so lovely and clean and well equipt.A delightful garden with views of the streams,and not forgetting the games room and bikes, which our grandsons loved.The owners were helpfull and welcoming and I would recommend this cottage to anyone |
Guestbook for AWELON
Below are just a few of the lovely comments guests have kindly left following their stay in 'Awelon'.
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"We've had a fantastic week in a beautiful cottage - a real 'home-from-home'. Everything you could need and really comfortable, especially the beds! Great location and really central. We've been everywhere & walked lots.
The 'hidden valley' is just beautiful and how lucky to have it right on the doorstep.
We'll definitely be back and will recommend to all our friends. Thanks."
LISA & GEOFF. Tamworth. Staffs.
"Dear Sallie & Steve. We were very happy to find such a cosy & comfortable cottage in Dolwyddelan.
Everything was great. We admired the wonderful scenery of Snowdonia and had some wonderful walks & trips especially the Mountaim Railway. Hope to see you sometime in Amsterdam, you are very welcome."
JOS & ANNA. Amsterdam. Netherlands.
"What a lovely cottage, so well equipped and in such a gorgeous & peaceful location. We walked our feet off this week! Did the 'hidden valley' twice! Not to be missed. The Slate Museum in Llanberis makes an interesting day out & it's free! Fab views on the A5 to Bangor.Thank you for the lovely welcome, eggs will never taste the same again!" JOHN & CAROL. South Yorks.
"It is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in and we would like to thank you for letting us stay in your lovely home. Fantastic week amongst beautiful scenery. Coming back in the evening was such a pleasure as the cottage had everything we could have asked for. We have already planned our return visit."
THE FREEMAN'S. Hern Bay. Kent.
"Great location, great cottage fully equipped with everything you might need. We've had a lovely week exploring the local area & visits out further afield - 'Betsy' Conwy & Llandudno all via the train & a beautiful day out at Abersoch Beach.
Your very kind gifts on arrival were much appreciated - bara brith, cheese, wine & yes, eggs have never tasted better. Relaxing cosy nights in & some good tournaments were had down at the 'local club' - (the games room at the bottom of the garden!). Thanks once again for our lovely week - highly recommended to everyone!!!
IAN, JEANNIE, CATH & TOMMY. Manchester
"What a wonderful time we have had in this amazing house! Thanks Sallie & Steve for making us so welcome and for your fab eggs! We have had such fun.. you must try the Cable Car & Tram on the Great Orme, also the Snowdon Train & the Lake Railway. The 'Fairy Glen' is a must as is the 'Hidden Valley at the back of the Cottage.
The Pool Room is a fab idea; we spent most nights playing and will really miss it at home.
We have had the most amazing time and will miss Wales. Weather was fantastic all week.
Thank you very much. xxx"
LISA, DARREN, RYAN & LAUREN. S.E.London.
"Arrived home safely after a superb holiday in your part of the world. Many thanks for the wonderful welcome you gave us and the enjoyable goodies you put out for us at the cottage. Awelon was everything we had hoped for in a holiday cottage, you can both be proud of the service you are providing to your guests, and to Welsh Tourism. STEVE, LYNN, ALICE & EMILY SHAW - a very happy and relaxed family :-) Boston. Lincs.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 24 Jan 12 | 4 Feb 12 | £ 345 | 65 | 75 | 3 Nights | |
| 4 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 18 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 395 | 65 | 75 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 450 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 475 | 80 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 425 | 65 | 75 | 3 Nights | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 645 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 645 | - | - | 1 Week | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Short breaks are usually available between 2/11/2011 - 23/12/2011 and 04/01/2012 - 21/02/2012 (minimum 3/4 nights). For short breaks the price per night is from £65 week days Sunday-Thursday and from £75.00 for a Friday and Saturday night 3 night minimum during the above dates. For any other dates than the above please email for price and availablity. A deposit to secure the week or short break on booking, balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival.
Well behaved dogs welcome at an extra charge of £25.00
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