Eirlys, Bontddu

About Eirlys

Eirlys is a studio-style pod in Gwynedd, set within Snowdonia National Park. This single-storey property sleeps one guest and welcomes one dog. The pod sits in a peaceful rural location with direct access to walking paths in the Rhinog mountain range.

The area offers spectacular mountain scenery and countryside walks. You can explore local trails straight from the property or visit nearby beaches at Barmouth. The secure private garden means dogs can roam safely off-lead.

Inside you'll find an open-plan living space with a double bed, walk-in shower room and fully-equipped kitchen featuring a combi microwave/oven and 2-ring induction hob. The sitting area has a plush sofa, Smart TV and ceiling-mounted Bluetooth speakers. Gas central heating keeps things cosy.

Clogau gold mine sits 2.8 miles away (8 minutes). Snowdon Mountain is 12.4 miles away (28 minutes). Zip World Llechwedd offers underground mine tours 14.6 miles away (32 minutes). Barmouth Beach is 9.1 miles away (20 minutes).

Perfect for couples wanting a peaceful retreat with their dog. The wood-fired hot tub and fire pit on the front decking make Eirlys ideal for relaxing after mountain walks.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Eirlys

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

The wood-fired hot tub provides a relaxing soak with mountain views. Guests love using it every evening after exploring the local trails and countryside.

Secure Fenced Garden

The large enclosed garden lets dogs roam safely off-lead. Perfect for pets to play and explore without worry whilst owners relax outside.

Direct Walking Access

Walking paths start right from the pod into the Rhinog mountains. Guests appreciate the immediate access to countryside trails and peaceful rural walks.

Peaceful Rural Setting

The secluded location offers complete tranquillity with sounds of sheep and horses. Guests wake to stunning mountain views and total privacy.

Cosy Modern Interior

The well-equipped pod features Smart TV, Bluetooth speakers and comfortable furnishings. Everything needed for a comfortable stay in a compact space.

Fire Pit Evenings

The outdoor fire pit on the decking creates perfect evenings. Guests enjoy making fires whilst taking in the mountain scenery and listening to the stream.

Getting To Eirlys

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Eirlys by car, follow the single-track road with passing places up to the property. The pod is located in rural Gwynedd near Dolgellau. You'll have off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barmouth, approximately 9 miles away. From there, you'll need to arrange a taxi to reach the property in the Snowdonia countryside.

Off-road parking available

Barmouth station (9 miles)

Single-track road with passing places

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Clogau Gold Mine

Distance: 2.8 miles

LL40 2HZ

Snowdon Mountain

Distance: 12.4 miles

LL55 4UL

Zip World Llechwedd

Distance: 14.6 miles

LL41 3NB

Rhinog Mountain Range

Distance: 0 miles

LL40 2UR

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1DP

Coed y Brenin Forest

Distance: 8.3 miles

LL40 2HZ

Dolgellau Town Centre

Distance: 5.9 miles

LL40 1PS

Barmouth Shops

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1LY

Local Farm Shop

Distance: 5.1 miles

LL40 2YB

Dolgellau Bus Stop

Distance: 5.9 miles

LL40 1PS

Barmouth Railway Station

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1EF

Local Pub

Distance: 2.8 miles

LL40 2YG

Clogau Gold Mine

Distance: 2.8 miles

LL40 2HZ

Snowdon Mountain

Distance: 12.4 miles

LL55 4UL

Zip World Llechwedd

Distance: 14.6 miles

LL41 3NB

Rhinog Mountain Range

Distance: 0 miles

LL40 2UR

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1DP

Coed y Brenin Forest

Distance: 8.3 miles

LL40 2HZ

Dolgellau Town Centre

Distance: 5.9 miles

LL40 1PS

Barmouth Shops

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1LY

Local Farm Shop

Distance: 5.1 miles

LL40 2YB

Dolgellau Bus Stop

Distance: 5.9 miles

LL40 1PS

Barmouth Railway Station

Distance: 9.1 miles

LL42 1EF

Local Pub

Distance: 2.8 miles

LL40 2YG

Is Eirlys Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Eirlys sleeps just one guest and is designed as a romantic retreat for couples rather than families. The studio layout with a double bed and compact facilities doesn't accommodate children. The single-track access road and wood-fired hot tub requiring supervision make this unsuitable for young families. This property works best for adult guests wanting a peaceful mountain escape.

Pet Friendly

Eirlys welcomes one well-behaved dog and provides a large secure fenced garden where pets can roam safely off-lead. The property has direct access to walking trails in the Rhinog mountains for daily adventures. Guests mention their dogs loved playing in the nearby stream and exploring the enclosed outdoor space. The rural setting offers plenty of sniffing opportunities and the owners are dog-friendly and welcoming.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Eirlys

Tyddyn Mawr Farmhouse

Located 2.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 2YG

The George III Hotel

Located 5.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1PS

Dylanwad Da

Located 5.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1PS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Eirlys

Does Eirlys have a hot tub?

Yes, Eirlys has a wood-fired hot tub on the front decking. You'll need to light it yourself and monitor the temperature throughout your stay.

Is Eirlys pet friendly?

Yes, Eirlys welcomes one well-behaved dog. The property has a large secure fenced garden where your dog can safely roam off-lead.

How many guests does Eirlys sleep?

Eirlys sleeps one guest in a double bed. The studio-style pod is compact and designed for a single person or couple.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen has a combi microwave/oven, 2-ring induction hob, toaster and kettle. There's a dining table for two and all crockery and utensils are provided.

Is there parking at Eirlys?

Yes, off-road parking is available at the property. The access road is single-track with passing places leading up to the pod.

What heating does Eirlys have?

Eirlys has gas central heating throughout. Fuel and power costs are included in your rental along with bed linen and towels.

Are there walks from the property?

Yes, walking paths into the Rhinog mountain range start directly from Eirlys. You can access countryside trails without needing to drive anywhere first.

What's nearby Eirlys?

The nearest shop is 5.1 miles away and the pub is 2.8 miles away. Dolgellau town is 5.9 miles away for more amenities and restaurants.

Eirlys Reviews

Karolina

Fantastyczna lokalizacja, bardzo dua prywatno. Ogrdek jest bezpiecznie odgrodzony jeli jedziesz z pieskiem. W domku czysto i schludnie. Jedyny minus to byy garnki, niestety byy ju mocno zuyte i jedziecie przywierao do powierzchni ale to tak na prawd niewielkim kosztem mona zmieni. Poza tym domek bardzo dobrze zagospodarowany wewntrz i zewntrz. Komunikacja z wacicielami te duym plusem. Bylimy bardzo zodowoleni ze spdzonego tam czasu i szczerze polecamy Napisz po angielsku

It was amazing in Eirlys guest house! We really enjoyed our time there. I would recommend to everyone to go there and have opportunity to feel beauty of Wales.

Lyndsey

Very nice and picefull place to stay the pod was amazing and the views are also good right around you . Plus it was lambing season so there are lots of sheep and there baby's around you . Your just 10 mins away from Barmouth beach front so there's lots to do and see very happy with our stay.

Sophie

I loved this place, it feels so private and secluded as it sits at the bottom of a hill and its a stunning little hut, the hot tub is a massive bonus however it takes ages to heat up so id recommend sticking in an electric tub for those of us who come in the winter. We didn't know how to use the microwave oven but other than that we loved our stay. I also really like the integrated Bluetooth speakers

Had an amazing stay and what a beautiful area. Cant wait to return. What a great place to come and relax and clear your head.

We loved our stay at this shepherds hut, it was beautiful, further away from the property so you feel like you have your own slice of it. Backs onto the river which has a gate you can enter also. Rufus loved running about over the verge and around the grass. The hut itself was perfect, so so clean!! The layout worked perfectly with just enough room to fit Rufus' bed in too. The woodfired hut tub was lovely, and they were super helpful with providing more wood when we needed it. Position was not too far from anything but feels like you're in the middle of nowhere!! We will definitely be coming again and recommending. Thanks for a fab holiday.

Excellent weekend and area was fantastic. Facilities were excellent amd would highly recommned.

Loved our accommodation, and the scenery around the accommodation was beautiful. Unfortunately our stay was cut short because we were involved in a RTA. But aside from that I would definitely recommend staying at this location and property, and Sykes are a great company, would definitely recommend.

Algirdas

We had a fantastic stay, much needed from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. The property is dog friendly with a large secure garden with stunning views. Situated in a good location for days out to Snowdon and Barmouth. Highly recommend

Georgie

Really lovely stay, such a beautiful area and so private with big enclosed space. However, there were no firefighters box empty for lighting the hot tub on first night bought some the next day and the bed is really not comfy can feel all the springs in the mattress so that was a real shame as otherwise perfect for what we were after

Amazing place and a lovely stay, my dog even made it like home standing at the gate waiting to be let back inside and even made friends with mrs. Lloyd

Me and my partner enjoyed our stay. The location was bliss and tranquil. We enjoyed the relaxing in the hot tub. Listening to the stream flowing absolute paradise. The pod was clean and tidy comfy mattress. We will be definitely be booking again.

Hubert

Hi, our vacation was very satisfactory.

Stacie

We stayed for a week as 2 adults and a dog, and all had the best time we had to wrestle the dog into the car on the last day as he was very insistent on staying! The cabin is lovely, well laid out with good storage under the bed, the hot tub seems a bit daunting at first but only took an hour from cold to perfect temp, and its so private and peaceful but only 15 minutes from Barmouth and Dolgellau, and just ten minutes to the George III for great pub dinners overlooking the Mawddach estuary. Lots of scenic walks from the end of the lane too. Spent a good portion of our last night looking at Eirlys availability and our work schedules to figure out when we can go back hopefully it wont be too long!

Michael

We had a problem on arrival with no internet this affected tv phone signal . However I contacted the owner and when we returned to the property it was up and working . We booked the property because the photos showed sun loungers in the garden there were none! It doesnt detract from our experience BUT we were disappointed

Mervyn

We had an amazing time. Very quiet which we wanted to. Everything was so good. Thank you to property owners.

Returning for the second year and as before not disappointed. The owners are very friendly and helpful, as we were staying for a week we needed some more logs for the hot tub we rang Claire and purchased 3 bags and she even brought them to the pod for us. This pod with the hot tub is so relaxing and peaceful, it has everything you need for a very enjoyable stay. There is also some lovely walks straight from the pod. We will definitely be returning again. Thank you

Christine

A beautiful self contained pod in a gorgeous rural location. We had a lovely tranquil stay, much needed from the hustle and bustle of day to day life. The property is dog friendly with a large secure garden with stunning views. Situated in a good location for days out to Snowdon and Barmouth.

We had a lovely stay at Eirlys. The pod was lovely, cosy and in a perfect location. The hot tub was amazing, however, keep an eye on the temperature as one night it was too hot to get in. We enjoyed our daily visits from the farm cat, Mrs Lloyd, who was so affectionate. Waking up to the horses and sheep was also lovely. I agree with other reviews, a small curtain above the bed would be beneficial as I was often woke up early from the sun. No complaints with this though. Thank you for our welcome gifts and a lovely stay. It was such a shame we had to cut our trip short and leave 2 days early. Will definitely be back in the future

Lovely pod with everything you need Lovely quite tranquil area would like to ... Lovely pod with everything you need Lovely quite tranquil area would like to mention that the decking would be safer at one level rather than split i tripped over on it a couple of times also the road up to it is long and steep you need a 4x4

The perfect little getaway. The pod was lovely and clean, it had everything in it we couldve needed. It was a good size for the two of us and our dog. Beautiful walks all around us, shops and a great beach just a short drive away. The hot tub was lovely, we used it every night and loved the fact it was so quiet that all you could hear was the stream next to the pod. Would love to visit again, weve come away so relaxed. Thank you!

Lovely pod, nice and clean. Didnt use the hot tub because of the weather, we stayed when we had the storm. The only feedback is it was very dark from the gate to the pod itself as could have some lighting coming down the path. We will come again

Thank you for letting us stay! The lodge is private and cosy with more than enough amenities. The hot tub was amazing too even on a winter night it is delightful! Already excited to stay again.

Absolutely amazing break. It was so clean inside and such a nice location. Have recommended to lots of friends already! Also Mrs Lloyd was a lovely visitor and we popped out to get her some treats.

This was our second visit & will not be our last. Seriously its everything we could want for a short, comfortable & private break. The cabin is well equipped and perfect for a couple & their Doggy. A Hot tub, fire pit barbecue, and secure grounds. The hosts Clare & Gethin make sure you have all you could require, even acknowledging our special moments. If you want to escape & have a break away from working life then this is the place to come to.

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About Eirlys

Need To Know

What Guests Love

Wood-Fired Hot Tub

Secure Fenced Garden

Direct Walking Access

Peaceful Rural Setting

Cosy Modern Interior

Fire Pit Evenings

Getting To Eirlys

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Eirlys Right For Your Group

For Families

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Tyddyn Mawr Farmhouse

The George III Hotel

Dylanwad Da

Frequently Asked Questions

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Eirlys Reviews