Isfryn Cottage in Dolgellau

About

This characterful self catering holiday cottage is in the heart of Dolgellau, in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Isfryn Cottage is in a quiet courtyard in town, close to the many places to eat, drink and shop in historic Dolgellau.

The little stone cottage sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms. It has been stylishly refurbished with a sparkling new bathroom and kitchen. Located in a peaceful and unspoilt area of Snowdonia National Park, making this Snowdonia holiday cottage convenient, comfortable town base for couples, friends or a small family.

Location

Dolgellau (pronounced a little like “Dol-geth-lie”) is a traditional quiet Welsh market town. Our holiday cottage Dolgellau is just off the main square in a courtyard. You are just a few steps away from cafes, excellent restaurants and welcoming pubs. There are many walks from your door into the spectacular mountain landscape of Cader Idris or the scenic Mawddach Estuary Trail. The beaches of Fairbourne and Barmouth are a short drive away. 

Inside

The Victorian cottage is cosy and compact with colourful vintage touches, period features and a new kitchen and bathroom. Walk in through a small room with a dining table and chairs. Make yourself at home in a comfortable arm chair and plan your days out with the local maps provided. There is central heating for instant warmth in every room.To the right is a snug lounge with a sofa and easy chair. If you’re not popping into town to eat out, the large digital TV means you can relax after a day exploring and log into your Netflix or the i-Player. There’s good WiFi too if you need to stay connected.

The modern kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge, full sized oven with electric hob, washing machine and tumble dryer. There’s also a microwave, a cafetière and food mixer. Whether you’re preparing a lazy breakfast, picnic lunch or special meal you’ll find all the cooking utensils you need. The bathroom is on the ground floor with a bath and overhead rain shower.

A steep and narrow flight of stairs leads to 2 bedrooms. The double bedroom has a bay window looking across the slate rooftops of Dolgellau to the surrounding hills. The double bed has a deep mattress and crisp cotton bed linen. There are upcycled bedside tables and lights on each side of the bed. The second bedroom has one single bed and plenty of storage space. The large window looks across Listed stone buildings opposite and fills the room with plenty of light, making this the perfect self catering Dolgellau option!

Who is Isfryn Cottage suitable for?

Couples, friends or families with one child who wish to be in the heart of Dolgellau. Guests with children should note there is a door but no stair gate between the bedrooms and the steep stairs. People with mobility issues may find these stairs between the bedrooms and downstairs bathroom challenging. There are 11 steps and the stairs have a bit of a twist at the bottom. There is a hand rail. For this reason we do not recommend the cottage for families with toddlers or those who find stairs a challenge.There’s a stone seat outside the front door to enjoy watching the world go by, but no private outdoor space, which is why we regret this cottage is not dog friendly. 

As well as walks into the countryside from the door, there is an attractive riverside park nearby and several pubs, restuarants and cafes with outdoor seating where you can sit and enjoy the great Welsh weather!