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Dwynant, Bontddu

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4.8
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North Wales & Snowdonia » Bontddu
Sleeps up to 5
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3

Dwynant is a traditional three-bedroom cottage in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Set on 800 acres near Bontdu across the Mawddach Estuary, this property offers breath-taking views of Cadair Idris mountain. The cottage sits in a secluded valley with river views and mountain scenery all around.

You're positioned perfectly for outdoor adventures. Dolgellau market town is 5. 9 miles away. Barmouth's golden beaches are less than 7 miles. Coed y Brenin Forest Park provides world-class mountain biking trails. Walking routes start from your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms. One double bedroom features built-in storage, and the bedrooms have plush bedding. One single bedroom completes the sleeping arrangements.

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About Dwynant

Dwynant is a traditional three-bedroom cottage in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Set on 800 acres near Bontdu across the Mawddach Estuary, this property offers breath-taking views of Cadair Idris mountain. The cottage sits in a secluded valley with river views and mountain scenery all around.

You're positioned perfectly for outdoor adventures. Dolgellau market town is 5.9 miles away. Barmouth's golden beaches are less than 7 miles. Coed y Brenin Forest Park provides world-class mountain biking trails. Walking routes start from your doorstep.

The cottage sleeps five across three bedrooms. One double bedroom features built-in storage, and the bedrooms have plush bedding. One single bedroom completes the sleeping arrangements. Downstairs you'll find an agrarian-style kitchen with traditional oil-fired AGA, electric oven, dishwasher and huge fridge-freezer. The sitting room has an oil-fired log-effect stove with plush seating. A separate snug provides additional TV viewing space. One bathroom upstairs plus a downstairs cloakroom serve all guests.

Coed y Brenin Forest Park (8 miles, 15 minutes) offers mountain biking. Llanfair Slate Caverns (6 miles, 12 minutes) provide underground exploration. Barmouth Beach (10 miles, 20 minutes) delivers sandy shores. Dolgellau (5.9 miles, 12 minutes) features over 200 listed buildings with shops and restaurants.

Dwynant suits families wanting peaceful rural escapes with mountain access. The mature enclosed garden keeps pets safe. One dog is welcome. Book for genuine Snowdonia countryside living.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Dwynant

Peaceful Mountain Location

Set in a secluded valley with stunning Cadair Idris views and only the mountain stream breaking the silence throughout your stay.

Cosy AGA Warmth

Traditional oil-fired AGA keeps the cottage constantly warm whilst the log-effect stove creates perfect evenings after mountain walks.

Walks From Doorstep

Step straight onto mountain trails from the cottage with routes through forests and hills without needing your car at all.

Enclosed Garden for Dogs

Fully secure mature garden plus nearby field for off-lead exercise makes this perfect for travelling with your pet dog.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Huge fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave and both AGA and electric oven mean you can cook anything you fancy during your stay.

Mrs Lloyd the Cat

The resident cottage cat visits daily and has become a favourite with guests who love her friendly company throughout their holidays.

Getting To Dwynant

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Dwynant by car, take the main roads towards Dolgellau then follow signs towards Bontdu. The cottage is accessed via a steep narrow single-track lane. Off-road parking is available on arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway stations are at Barmouth (10 miles) and Fairbourne (9.3 miles). From either station, a taxi can bring you to the cottage through the beautiful Snowdonia countryside.

Off-road parking available
Barmouth station (10 miles)
Single-track lane access from main roads

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Cae Fadog
Distance: 5.7 miles (9 min drive)
LL42 1BL
Sailors' Institute
Distance: 5.8 miles (10 min drive)
LL42 1ET
Castell Harlech
Distance: 16.7 miles (35 min drive)
LL46 2YH
New Precipice Walk
Distance: 3.4 miles (7 min drive)
Fox's Path
Distance: 7.3 miles (15 min drive)
Tyrrau Mawr
Distance: 7.2 miles (20 min drive)
LL40 1TW
Maldwyn House
Distance: 5.6 miles (9 min drive)
LL40 1RF
Eurospar
Distance: 5.6 miles (10 min drive)
LL40 2YF
Roberts Bros
Distance: 5.6 miles (10 min drive)
LL40 1PY
Barmouth Station
Distance: 6.2 miles (11 min drive)
LL42 1LU
Llanaber Station
Distance: 7.9 miles (16 min drive)
LL42 1AZ
Barmouth Ferry
Distance: 5.8 miles (10 min drive)
LL42 1HB
Cae Fadog
Distance: 5.7 miles (9 min drive)
LL42 1BL
Sailors' Institute
Distance: 5.8 miles (10 min drive)
LL42 1ET
Castell Harlech
Distance: 16.7 miles (35 min drive)
LL46 2YH
New Precipice Walk
Distance: 3.4 miles (7 min drive)
Fox's Path
Distance: 7.3 miles (15 min drive)
Tyrrau Mawr
Distance: 7.2 miles (20 min drive)
LL40 1TW
Maldwyn House
Distance: 5.6 miles (9 min drive)
LL40 1RF
Eurospar
Distance: 5.6 miles (10 min drive)
LL40 2YF
Roberts Bros
Distance: 5.6 miles (10 min drive)
LL40 1PY
Barmouth Station
Distance: 6.2 miles (11 min drive)
LL42 1LU
Llanaber Station
Distance: 7.9 miles (16 min drive)
LL42 1AZ
Barmouth Ferry
Distance: 5.8 miles (10 min drive)
LL42 1HB

Is Dwynant Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Children will love exploring the 800-acre estate with mountain walks starting from the cottage doorstep. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space whilst the nearby river adds natural interest. Board games including Wallace and Gromit are provided for rainy days. The separate snug room offers TV with Netflix and iPlayer for downtime. Coed y Brenin Forest Park sits 8 miles away with cycling trails and adventure activities suitable for active families.
Pet Friendly
One dog is welcome at Dwynant with excellent facilities provided. The mature garden is fully enclosed for safe off-lead time. Owners provide access to a nearby field specifically for dog exercise. Mountain walks start directly from the cottage doorstep with trails through forests and hills. Previous guests report their dogs loved the location. Welcome treats for dogs are provided on arrival. The peaceful rural setting means minimal traffic and maximum countryside exploration.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Dwynant

The George III Hotel

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 2YB

T H Roberts Bakery Dolgellau

Located 5.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1PS

The Last Inn Barmouth

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Dwynant

Does Dwynant have a hot tub?
No, this cottage does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on traditional cottage comforts including an oil-fired log-effect stove and AGA heating instead.
Is Dwynant pet friendly?
Yes, one dog is welcome at Dwynant. The property features a fully enclosed mature garden and the owners provide a nearby field for off-lead exercise.
How many bedrooms does Dwynant have?
The cottage has three bedrooms sleeping five guests total. One double bedroom features built-in storage, another double and one single bedroom complete the accommodation.
What heating does the cottage have?
Dwynant has oil central heating throughout plus a traditional oil-fired AGA in the kitchen. An oil-fired log-effect stove in the sitting room provides additional warmth with logs supplied.
Is there parking at Dwynant?
Yes, off-road parking is available at the property. Access is via a steep narrow single-track lane that requires careful driving but is perfectly manageable.
What kitchen facilities are provided?
The kitchen includes a traditional oil-fired AGA, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, huge fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. The dining area seats all guests comfortably.
How far is Dwynant from the coast?
Barmouth beach is less than 7 miles away, roughly 20 minutes by car. Fairbourne is 9.3 miles and Aberdovey is 23.2 miles along the coast.
What TV and internet is available?
The property has Freeview and Freesat TV with apps including iPlayer, ITV-X and Netflix, plus DVDs available. Excellent WiFi signal is located in the kitchen area.

Dwynant Reviews

The house was great and as described. We had a wonderful holiday and would return.
Beautiful location. House comfortable and well equipped but could do with waste bins in bedroomscloak room. Dish cloths or rags needed to mop up spills!
Michael
Absolutely spot on! We will definitely be back. Truly enjoyed the regular company of Mrs Lloyd. Thanx owners
The accomodation could have done with a thorough clean. There were lots of cobwebs and spiders, particularly behind and underneath bedside tables which was rather unsettling. The side of the bath was rotting and could do with a new one. The single bedroom wall paper was rotting off and there were no curtains in this room. A washing line would have been great, it felt wrong using a dryer in the summer. Egg cups would also have been useful. The smoke alarm appeared to be faulty as it kept beeping intermittently. I pulled the beds out and hovered all around the beds, which I didn't particularly want to do on holiday. The arga was also full of spiders. I appreciate it's a country property but being more prone to spiders, they should be cleaned more thoroughly. Beautiful views and lovely bathroom downstairs. Beautiful location.
Dwynant is a lovely cottage in a stunning position. It was ideal for us a comfortable house with beautiful views and a lovely garden. We had a peaceful and relaxing holiday. We were also pleased to meet Mrs Lloyd during our stay. We will be returning
Leslie
Fabulous cottage, setting was excellent, a couple of miles away from the main road so very peaceful. Scenery beautiful. The property was very well maintained and although it was only two of us staying it would comfortably sleep a family.
Beautiful comfortable property. Homely and had everything we needed. Welcoming with tree and festive decorations on arrival. Dog treats and treats for us too! Stunning surroundings. Nice walks from the property.
We very much enjoyed our stay in Dwynant, it's a lovely cottage in a delightful position in an area we know quite well. I also enjoy trying to cook on an Aga.
Adorable, comfortable, spacious cottage with a nice welcome pack. Not too far off the main road and very convenient for getting to so much gorgeous scenery in the surrounding area. Lots of logs for the fire kept us cosy warm in the evenings, and our trainee guide dog loved the walks down the lane. Bit of difficulty getting the Freesat to connect to the tv, but all the usual apps were on it ITVX, iPlayer and Netflix so we were able to access the main channels regardless. Highly recommended and we would definitely stay there again.
Denise
The house is beautiful with wonderful views. The lovely aga kept us cosy downstairs. The beds were very comfortable with warm duvets useful in October! The kitchen was very well equipped. The map on the Sykes website was not very accurate as it showed the house as fairly close to Dolgellau, whereas it was near Bontdu across the Mawddach Estuary
We had a lovely time staying at this beautiful cottage. Very quiet location.
Jeremy
Tremendous property. Location is glorious and, despite the proximity of another holiday let, was very quiet and peaceful, the only sound being that of the mountain stream below the house. Ignore the negative comments about the steep, narrow lane being a problem. Steep and narrow it may be but really quite manageable. Apart from the very limited access to terrestrial TV and the tiny, tiny wash hand basins, there is really nothing negative to say about the property. Very enjoyable stay.
Hayley
Beautiful location. The cottage was spotlessly clean with breathtaking views. Thank you for the lovely welcome package. We were sad to leave.
Tremendous property. Location is glorious and, despite the proximity of another holiday let, was very quiet and peaceful, the only sound being that of the mountain stream below the house. Ignore the negative comments about the steep, narrow lane being a problem. Steep and narrow it may be but really quite manageable. Apart from the very limited access to terrestrial TV and the tiny, tiny wash hand basins, there is really nothing negative to say about the property. Very enjoyable stay.
Barbora
Beautiful house, comfortable beds, separate rooms for guests which was a win win situation for our teenagers. The views are absolutely stunning, I took ages eating my breakfast and drinking my tea in the morning, looking at the hills and listening to the flowing river. We loved seeing the sheep too. There was nothing we missed, my husband and the teens had fun completing all the puzzle the owners have provided something they wouldnt do at home at all. We absolutely loved the rural location, being away from it all was what we craved and needed so much. If you are a nature lover, this is a gem for you. Thank you
An idyllic property in a wonderful part of the country. Well managed by the owners and a warm touch to welcome your stay. Will definitely return.
We had a wonderful stay at this house. It was very cosy and neat. This house was the best we ever rented. The surroundings really marvellous. A great compliment to the owner of this house.
Dwynant is the perfect escape to relax in the beautiful, peaceful surroundings. We have had three lovely holidays in this comfortable cottage and will no doubt be back again!
Lovely comfortable cottage. Definitely would recommend to friends and family. Loved the welcome pack and Eric our dog loved his! Great enclosed garden and walking direct from the property. Would have liked some details of local walks at the property, but as there is WiFi, was able to lookup details.
Up a long narrow lane but well worth it when you arrive. Beautiful scenic setting with mountain walks from the door. A great place to relax and chill. Between Dolgellau and Barmouth and soon into the National park. Plenty of places to visit, places to ride and walk. Bliss
A lovely cottage kept constantly warm by the AGA. Plenty of space and the log fire was an unexpected bonus as the listing stated Oil fired burner. The road in was interesting and not for the faint hearted especially when its icy and Kingsize bedding for the double beds would have been nice but otherwise a great place to stay and highly recommended and if we get the chance, we will return.
Warm and welcoming when you walk in, the welcoming gift was very appreciated. Well equipped with everything you could possibly need.
This is an excellent home from home for a great break. We loved everything about it ,just a pity we didn't get a visit from the Cat.
This property was ideally located for trips to Barmouth, Bala and Porthmadog along with many more lovely places. The property itself had everything anyone needs from the small necessity like matches to extra blankets for the beds. The tea cakes and bottle was a lovely gesture thank you. The only criticism, and this is more something we are used to is a king size bed, just felt a bit cramped in bed. Mrs Lloyd came to visit us a few times, even dared to have a drink from Jaspers our westie bowl in the kitchen, which was nice to see. Would love to come and stay again if welcome. Thank you to the owners.
We really enjoyed our stay at Dwynant. The cottage was wonderful and had everything you would need. Surrounded by the mountains it was so peaceful and quiet. Mrs Lloyd the cat came to see us every day and became part of the family! Will definitely come back here again.
We had a lovely stay. The cottage is well kept, clean and was perfect for our holiday. Nice garden. Good space throughout. Loved the games, our youngest especially liked the Wallace and Gromit game . Our only challenges were the black out blinds in the single bedroom, which dropped off the window a few days in. Also the double beds are relatively small, which affected our sleep. But overall it was a lovely place to stay and would return.
We absolutely loved our stay Dwynant! A fabulous cottage which was warm, clean and comfortable with delicious welcome treats left by the owners. The location was breathtaking! Such lovely views of the surrounding mountains together with the sound of the stream and walks from the doorstep. Not forgetting, of course, making friends with Mrs Lloyd! Just perfect, thank you.
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