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Clogau Retreat, Bontddu

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4.9
out of 5
North Wales » Bontddu
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 5

Clogau Retreat is a stunning five-bedroom Edwardian house in Bontddu, Dolgellau. This detached period residence sits in North Wales with spectacular views of the Cader Idris mountain range. The property blends period features with contemporary touches and interesting artwork throughout.

Located within Snowdonia National Park, the area offers year-round activities. Walk to the estuary via the public footpath opposite. Barmouth Beach sits 5 miles away. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is 6 miles from your door.

The house sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. The ground floor has one super-king-size room. Upstairs you'll find two spacious super-king-size zip-and-link rooms with ensuites, one super-king-size zip-and-link with a feature fireplace and one twin room.

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About Clogau Retreat

Clogau Retreat is a stunning five-bedroom Edwardian house in Bontddu, Dolgellau. This detached period residence sits in North Wales with spectacular views of the Cader Idris mountain range. The property blends period features with contemporary touches and interesting artwork throughout.

Located within Snowdonia National Park, the area offers year-round activities. Walk to the estuary via the public footpath opposite. Barmouth Beach sits 5 miles away. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is 6 miles from your door.

The house sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. The ground floor has one super-king-size room. Upstairs you'll find two spacious super-king-size zip-and-link rooms with ensuites, one super-king-size zip-and-link with a feature fireplace and one twin room. Four bathrooms include a roll-top bath, two ensuite shower rooms and a downstairs shower room.

Barmouth Harbour (5 miles, 10 minutes) offers boat trips and waterside dining. Harlech Castle (13 miles, 25 minutes) is a World Heritage Site. Coed-y-Brenin (6 miles, 12 minutes) provides mountain biking trails. St David's golf course (13 miles, 25 minutes) welcomes players of all abilities.

Perfect for large families wanting space and comfort. Two dogs welcome. The games shed and enclosed garden make Clogau Retreat ideal for multi-generational breaks.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Clogau Retreat

Spacious Kitchen Dining Area

The heart of the house with a sociable dining space near the feature fireplace where families gather for meals and games throughout their stay.

Stunning Mountain Views

Commanding views of the Cader Idris mountain range from this elevated position create a spectacular backdrop for your North Wales holiday.

Well-Equipped for Large Groups

Five bedrooms and four bathrooms mean groups of 10 never feel crowded with plenty of space for everyone to relax comfortably.

Games Shed Entertainment

The separate games shed with football table provides extra entertainment space away from the main house for all ages to enjoy.

Period Features Throughout

Beautiful Edwardian character with feature fireplaces and interesting artwork creates an elegant atmosphere whilst maintaining modern comfort and convenience.

Dog-Friendly Accommodation

Two dogs welcome with an enclosed garden and patio area plus direct access to walking routes including the nearby estuary footpath.

Getting To Clogau Retreat

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Clogau Retreat by car, head to Bontddu near Dolgellau in Snowdonia National Park. The property is easily accessible with parking available in a designated area opposite the house. A sloped path leads from parking to the entrance.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barmouth, approximately 5 miles away. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to this stunning Edwardian retreat with mountain views.

Parking area opposite the house
Barmouth station (5 miles)
Within Snowdonia National Park

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Harlech Castle
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2YH
Barmouth Harbour
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1HB
Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park
Distance: 6 miles
LL40 2HZ
Cader Idris Mountain
Distance: 8 miles
LL40 1TL
Mawddach Trail
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 2YB
Barmouth Beach Promenade
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1NA
Dolgellau Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
LL40 1PS
Barmouth High Street
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1DS
Harlech Village Shops
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2YA
St David's Golf Course
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2UB
Barmouth Bridge
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1HH
Fairbourne Railway
Distance: 7 miles
LL38 2EX
Harlech Castle
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2YH
Barmouth Harbour
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1HB
Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park
Distance: 6 miles
LL40 2HZ
Cader Idris Mountain
Distance: 8 miles
LL40 1TL
Mawddach Trail
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 2YB
Barmouth Beach Promenade
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1NA
Dolgellau Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
LL40 1PS
Barmouth High Street
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1DS
Harlech Village Shops
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2YA
St David's Golf Course
Distance: 13 miles
LL46 2UB
Barmouth Bridge
Distance: 5 miles
LL42 1HH
Fairbourne Railway
Distance: 7 miles
LL38 2EX

Is Clogau Retreat Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children love the games shed with football table and the enclosed garden for safe outdoor play. The house offers board games, DVDs and multiple TVs for entertainment. Barmouth Beach is just 5 miles away for sandcastle building and paddling. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park provides family-friendly walking and cycling trails. The spacious layout means kids have room to play without disturbing adults.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at Clogau Retreat with an enclosed garden providing safe outdoor space. The property sits near excellent walking routes including the estuary footpath directly opposite. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park offers 6 miles of dog-friendly trails. Barmouth Beach welcomes dogs year-round on certain sections. The spacious hallway provides storage for muddy paws and outdoor gear after adventures.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Clogau Retreat

The Last Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 2TT

Bwyty Mawddach Restaurant

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1YD

The Tilman

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Clogau Retreat

Does Clogau Retreat have a hot tub?
No, this property does not have a hot tub. The house focuses on spacious indoor living areas and an enclosed garden with patio seating for outdoor relaxation.
Is Clogau Retreat pet friendly?
Yes, up to two dogs are welcome at Clogau Retreat. The property has an enclosed garden and is located near excellent walking routes including estuary footpaths.
How many people does Clogau Retreat sleep?
The property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. Four bathrooms ensure comfortable facilities for larger groups with multiple ensuite options available.
What bedroom configurations are available?
There are four super-king-size zip-and-link beds that convert to twins on request and one twin bedroom. The ground floor bedroom offers convenient single-level accommodation for those who need it.
Is there parking at the property?
Parking is available in a designated area opposite the house across a busy road. A sloped path leads from the parking area to the garden terrace and entrance.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen features a range-style cooker with electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer and Smart TV. The adjoining dining area provides sociable space for group meals.
What entertainment is provided?
The house has multiple Smart TVs, a DVD player with film selection, books and board games in the library snug. The games shed contains a football table for additional entertainment.
How far is Clogau Retreat from the beach?
Barmouth Beach is 5 miles away, approximately a 10-minute drive. The estuary is accessible via a short walk using the public footpath located directly opposite the house.

Clogau Retreat Reviews

Lisa
This holiday is fantastic. We stayed a week with 10 of us including children and 2 dogs. Never did we feel crowded or limited. The kitchen/dining room was the heart of our stay with us playing games and socialising. Even tho there is no garden just the front of the house and a patio out back there was still loads of room. The bedrooms was lovely and comfy. Plenty of bathrooms and toilets. The downstairs bedroom was fab esp for my parents. There is an incline going up to the house and parking opposite but there is a busy road you have to cross but to be honest even with the children it was fine. I would definitely visit again and there is so many places to visit that are near by with plenty of walks .
Harriet
Lovely house for a large family group, with plenty of sofas to relax on including a separate but adjacent small sitting area. Large family dining table. Kitchen very well equipped but a little small for so many adults. Great location for coast and mountains
Karen
The house is fantastic, very well stocked with lots of appliances in the kitchen. The big dinning table was used a lot and there was plenty of space for us all. Parking was fine at side of road, there was always space for our three cars. Bedrooms were spacious and it was nice to have the option of singles. The outside space was nice specially with the outside seating and canopy, providing shade. We could have done with knowing that Asda would deliver to the house rather than trekking to Aberystwyth to the Tescos on the Sunday the day after we arrived, we topped up at co-op at Barmouth which was fine. We loved exploring the local walks in the woods by the waterfalls. The Dogs both enjoyed them selves and it was nice that the owners left lots of dog treats, bowls etc which are always handy. Also great that there are 2 gates for added security to prevent dogs or children from escaping. We would recommend staying here. thank you to Delyth and Brian for a lovely two weeks.
Michelle
Lovely property
Richard
Stunning property.. very homely and comfortable and spacious for our party of 10. High standard of cleanliness and the property had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend anyone to stay here for both the property and the proximity to the local town and sightseeing!
Sarah
had a fab time. perfectly equipped and plenty of space for our extended family. very cosy and bedrooms like a home from home
Holly
We had a fantastic 3 day stay. Perfect in every way bar the parking but that canâ??t be helped :) thank you
Stephanie
An extremely well equipped, clean, very spacious and comfortable sytlish house. Very suitable for a three generation family lo holiday together. The zip link beds made comfortable sleeping and the bathroom facilities were good. The large dining table was great for family meals and great for after dinner family games. The kitchen was very well equipped. The location to reach castles beaches, waterfalls, mountains etc is excellent. The owners were very prompt in responding to a small issue we had. This was one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in.
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