Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
With it's original stone walls, wooden beams and galley bedroom, Dragonfly cottage takes you away to another era. Sit on your private terrace and listen to the birdsong from the adjacent RSPB reserve and enjoy the wildlife the country garden attracts. The grounds are set in approximately an acre with private woodland walks down to the river and rocks below.
The cottage is set in a tranquil wooded environment in a small hamlet situated between Bontddu and Dolgellau on the picturesque, south-facing side of the Mawddach Estuary. Views of Cadir Idris and surrounding mountains can be seen from the cottage grounds. The local market town of Dolgellau is 2 miles and the harbour town of Barmouth is 7 miles with magnificent sandy beaches.
Entrance
Galley Bedroom
Views from the grounds
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/95970
The North Wales / Snowdonia / Gwynedd region
Southern Snowdonia is the best kept secret in Wales, where the mountains meet the sea, but not overrun by tourists. Cadir Idris is the 3rd highest peak in Wales with the summit offering breathtaking views of the sea and seemingly endless surrounding mountain ranges. Miles of deserted, sandy beaches still exist where you can walk for hours and see just a few others, usually with a friendly nod and a wave.
The picturesque and bustling harbour town of Barmouth and market town of Dolgellau offer civilisation if any is needed! Both have cafes, music, seafood restaurants, galleries and antiques.
And don't forget to give Mum a night off from cooking - treat her to a gourmet meal at the Mawddach Restaurant (advance booking recommended) or simply walk across the estuary via the toll bridge (60p/car, 20p/pedestrian) to the George III pub. And keep those toes tapping as The Last Inn in Barmouth has live music every Tues evening.
Nearby Harlech Castle is a World Heritage site and sits high on a cliff top completely dominating the small town.
Dolgellau / Bontddu area
There are many other hidden gems within a few miles of the cottage. For the active types, the River of Gold walk starts at the source of the River Mawddach following the estuary all the way to the sea in Barmouth. The Coed y Brenin mountain biking centre offers some of the best trails in Europe and the National Whitewater Centre is just an hour away at Tryweryn near Bala. Or take a seakyaking tour on the Mawddach estuary with Up 4 Adventures outdoor adventures providers in Dolgellau.
For intellectual stimulation there's The Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth offering solutions to some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources. A stop at the Corris Craft Centre along the way is not to be missed with ten individual workshops from unique Celtic and contemporary jewellery to ceramics and rustic furniture.
How to get there
Enquire for directions.
Nearest Travel Links
Railway:
Barmouth: 11 km
Activities near Dolgellau
Sports: Watersports Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private fishing lake / river
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Lounge and dining room are open plan. Cot and highchair can be provided on request. Please note we do not supply linens for the cot.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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31 Aug 09
12 Sep 09
295£295
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12 Sep 09
26 Sep 09
245£245
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26 Sep 09
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215£215
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24 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
295£295
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31 Oct 09
22 Dec 09
195£195
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Christmas
22 Dec 09
29 Dec 09
295£295
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New Year
29 Dec 09
6 Jan 10
345£345
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6 Jan 10
14 Feb 10
195£195
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14 Feb 10
20 Feb 10
215£215
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20 Feb 10
20 Mar 10
195£195
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20 Mar 10
27 Mar 10
215£215
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27 Mar 10
10 Apr 10
295£295
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29 May 10
245£245
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Short breaks of two nights will be considered within two weeks of start date if those dates are not already booked
Guestbook for Dragonfly
"Thanks for the wonderful stay, the cottage is beautiful, enjoyed the walks around the area and shall be in touch, to stay again for sure. Phil and Gerry." "A wonderful week. Weather was very kind and the cottage is beautiful. Will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. Thanks again David, Angela and Buffy (a lovely old black lab!)"
Availability
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Availability notes:
Discount applies for stays of a month during the winter months (November to March). Please enquire for further details.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 95970
Name:
Paul Stacey
Tel:
+44 (0) 7973 164 007
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