Dragonfly
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About the home
With double height stone fireplace, wooden beams and gallery 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 6 miles with magnificent sandy beaches.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Barmouth, 9km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Lounge, dining room and kitchen are open plan. Cot and highchair can be provided on request. Please note we do not supply linens for the cot.
Further details outdoors:
Private terrace with dining table and chairs. There is a covered area for bicycles. The garden has direct access to the river below. Parking space available for one car. Car Park & Garden are shared with the owners.
Conditions
Pets are welcome!
But, please mention at the time of booking whether you will be bringing any pets.
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.
The 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
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| Railway: | Barmouth: 9 km |
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Activities near Dolgellau
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Dragonfly
"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!)"
"Cottage and Garden were just perfect for our needs, we had some fantastic walks in the woods and on the beach. Would love to live here never mind revisit here. Would definitely come back and recommend it to friends."
Jules, Steve + Daisy
"Spent a lovely week at your cottage ... so peaceful and quiet - wish I could bottle it & take it back home with me... Hope to come back soon!"
David
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| February Special | 4 Feb 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 185 | 45 | 45 | 3 Nights |
| Half Term | 11 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 255 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 18 Feb 12 | 17 Mar 12 | £ 205 | 55 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| Low | 17 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 235 | 55 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid | 14 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring Bank Holiday | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 365 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - Mid | 9 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 285 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 23 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 365 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 1 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High - Mid | 15 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 285 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid | 29 Sep 12 | 13 Oct 12 | £ 265 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low | 13 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 235 | 60 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| Half Term | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 315 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 215 | 55 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas | 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 365 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 365 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
**** Late break special, Any 3 nights in February £135 ****
Short breaks of one or two nights will be considered within two weeks of start date if those dates are not already booked.
The price you see is the price you pay for EVERYTHING! NO hidden extras!*
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* a surcharge applies to payments via PayPal
Availability
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Availability notes:
**** Late break special, Any 3 nights in February £135 ****
Flexible changeover dates available during the low and winter seasons only. All other times Saturday changeover only.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Paul - Heather Mountain Holidays
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This cottage has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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