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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Penrhyndeudraeth in North Wales

from £47 / night

£325–£525 / week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Idris Bach is laid out over three floors. It is a roomy, one-bedroom cottage for two people. All the rooms are bright and airy and there is central heating throughout, so it’s lovely and cosy all year round.

Idris (meaning "fiery lord") was the name of the little dragon in the enchanting 1980s cartoon, "Ivor The Engine", set in Snowdonia. It is also the name of a stunning mountain near Dolgellau (Cader Idris). We decided to name our cottage (and our dragon) Idris Bach ("Little Idris") in honour of that little dragon. "The Complete Ivor The Engine" DVD is provided in the cottage for you to discover/reminisce during your stay.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A good night's sleep is perhaps the most important part of any holiday. We hope the goose down and feather* duvets and pillows, and organic cotton linens on a super-comfy, hand-crafted, kingsize bed will give a luxurious feel to your stay.

BEDROOM

The bedroom’s TV has a built-in DVD player in case you can't drag yourself out of bed. If you need help waking up, there's a clock radio with an mp3 input.

When you are lounging in bed in the morning, it might seem a long way down to the kitchen, so there's a small kettle for you to make a cuppa or two.

The large wardrobe with built-in drawers should provide adequate space for your clothes, and there's extra drawer space in the bedside cabinets. We've also provided a hair-dryer in case you leave yours behind.

LOUNGE

From the living room you can enjoy the fabulous mountain view without even having to get up off the sofa!

There's also a cuddle chair for you to snuggle up together in – though you may want to keep it all to yourself and just curl up to read a book or enjoy the view.

Of course, there's also a TV (with freesat) and DVD player, as well as a stereo with DAB radio, CD and iPod dock.

There's a selection of DVDs, CDs, books and board games to keep you entertained, as well as walking guides/maps and even a Spanish guitar in case you wish to serenade your companion.

KITCHEN

The kitchen has a gas hob, electric oven/grill, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster and there's a washing machine, ironing board and iron in the utility room.

There are a few restaurants within walking distance but the kitchen is well-equipped with all the pots and pans you might need if you choose to cook at home every night.

There is a spacious dining area. The table is carefully positioned by the window to allow you take in the scenery while you dine.

A stable door opens onto the patio, so that you can enjoy the view of the Snowdonia mountains and the Glaslyn estuary whether you choose to sit inside or out.

BATHROOM

The bathroom features a walk-in electric shower, Egyptian cotton towels and, with the blind open, one of the best loo views in Wales. It is situated on the top floor next to the bedroom.

Further details outdoors:
GARDEN

Idris Bach cottage is perched on a hillside, with a south-facing garden enjoying uninterrupted views of the Glaslyn estuary below and the Snowdonia mountains towards Harlech and Cader Idris beyond.

The garden is on two levels, with the lower terrace featuring a small summerhouse, where you can sit and enjoy the view and watch the sheep grazing below even when it rains!


The cast-iron table and chairs on the top patio outside the kitchen are a little too heavy to move around, so there are also folding chairs in the summerhouse provided for you.

PARKING

Within 100 metres of the property.

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Take a seat on the upper terrace of the garden, gaze out and enjoy the wonderful view.

 

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The Lounge. Roomy with plenty of entertainment facilities.

 

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KItchen / Diner

 

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Incredible comfortable kingsize bed with Egyptian cotton sheet and goose down duvet.

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The North Wales / Snowdonia/Gwynedd region

Whether your passion is hiking, climbing, steam trains, relaxing by the seaside in summer, or even just staying cosy inside in winter and enjoying the views, Idris Bach cottage is perfectly situated to enjoy what North Wales offers.

The Penrhyndeudraeth area

Penrhyndeudraeth, home to the Snowdonia National Park HQ, is ideally situated for exploring all of Snowdonia and the Lleyn Peninsula.

With several public footpaths around Penrhyn, there are lovely walks to do without even leaving the village, including Penrhyn estuary and the Gwaith Powdwr Nature reserve and a beautiful forest walk up to Rhyd with magnificent views

How to get there

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Idris Bach cottage is perched on the hillside in the village of Penrhyndeudraeth, which lies just off the A487 between Porthmadog and Beddgelert in Snowdonia.

Penrhyndeudraeth is served by a National Rail station, and local buses 1, 2, 32 and 98 stop in the village.

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Reviews

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19 Jan 2013

“Relaxing, cosy, comfortable Victorian Miners' Cottage” We stayed for a week in January and despite the weather outside being cold it was warm and cosy and comfortable. It is just a short step to many walks with outstanding views and being on the edge of... more

29 Dec 2012

“Fantastic!” Our stay at Idris Bach was great. The quiet relaxed atmosphere of the cottage set in the most stunning scenery made for a wonderful break. The cottage was warm and cosy with the traditional... more

20 Dec 2012

“Very happy repeat customer” This is now my third stay and my second successive November. So I've experienced how the property handles in both Summer and the darker months. As a chronic asthmatic, I am also qualified to... more

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11 Dec 2012

“Absolutely awful - Worst holiday cottage experience in 30 years!” Cottage booked for last week in August.. Property suffers from an extensive damp problem which is evident from the terrible smell as soon as you walk through the door. There is mould... more Response: Although this is an old stone property, there is not an extensive damp problem. We have a dehumidifier running downstairs to ensure this. After a lot of rain, you may see a patch of damp in the... more

26 Aug 2012

“Comfortable cottage, good views, sun terrace - great base for exploring area” Just back from a v enjoyable time based in this comfortable terrace cottage. It's on side of a hill in large village location and arranged on three floors, with sunny terrace outside - catches... more

28 May 2012

“A little cottage worth roaring about” We were in dire need of a holiday. Idris Bach ticked all the right boxes - comfortable, quiet, friendly, beautiful surroundings, plenty of day trips nearby but also perfect for relaxing 'at... more

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11 May 2012

“Most relaxing holiday ever!” We booked a holiday at Idris Bach because we needed a relaxing break from a few stressful things at home, and we weren't disappointed. The cottage was lovely - wonderful views, comfy sofas, a... more

02 Apr 2012

“Exceptional holiday cottage” Beautifully appointed cottage, all mod cons, incredibly comfortable and cosy. It was genuinely like home from home, with lots of attention to the little domestic details that take the stress out of a... more

12 Sep 2011

“Relaxing. Romantic. Comfortable. Gorgeous view.” You don't NEED to take day trips out from Idris Bach cottage if you don't want to. Although it is beautifully placed to explore North Wales. Everything is MUCH closer than you think it is... more

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07 Jul 2011

“Comfortable, roomy, tastefully furnished cottage in interesting and picturesque part of Wales” This was the best holiday let we have experienced. It's a roomy cottage in immaculate condition, tastefully furnished and very well equipped. Nothing was missing. Being 'rained in'... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	2 Apr 11	23 Apr 11	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Mid	23 Apr 11	1 May 11	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	1 May 11	28 May 11	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Mid	28 May 11	22 Jul 11	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
High	22 Jul 11	31 Aug 11	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
Mid	10 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Discount	1 Oct 11	8 Oct 11	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Discount	8 Oct 11	15 Oct 11	350£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Discount	15 Oct 11	22 Oct 11	375£ 375	-	-	1 Week
Discount	22 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	375£ 375	-	-	1 Week
Low	29 Oct 11	23 Dec 11	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
High	23 Dec 11	1 Jan 12	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
Low	1 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Medium	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	14 Apr 12	5 May 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Medium	5 May 12	12 May 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Medium	2 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
HIgh	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
High	1 Sep 12	8 Sep 12	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
Medium	8 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
HIgh	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
Low	19 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	325£ 325	-	-	1 Night
Medium	23 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	6 Apr 13	25 May 13	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
Medium	25 May 13	12 Jul 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
High	14 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	525£ 525	-	-	1 Week
Medium	31 Aug 13	12 Oct 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Low	12 Oct 13	21 Dec 13	325£ 325	-	-	1 Week
High	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	525£ 525	-	-	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.

Please feel free to enquire about shorter breaks of three or more days and last-minute discounts.

All prices are fully inclusive of gas, electricity and wi-fi.

There is a refundable breakages deposit of £100 for each booking.

All bookings to be paid in full 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Payment by bank transfer or Paypal. (5% surcharge for Paypal)

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