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Y Bwthyn, Penmaenpool

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4.7
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North Wales & Snowdonia » Penmaenpool
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 1

Y Bwthyn is a traditional romantic cottage for two set in the peaceful countryside of Penmaenpool near Dolgellau in Gwynedd. This one-bedroom retreat sits in the heart of Eryri National Park with exposed stonework and a cosy woodburning stove.

The location is perfect for walkers and outdoor lovers. The famous Mawddach Trail starts nearby. The George III Inn sits just 0. 1 miles away. Dolgellau town offers shops and restaurants 1. 9 miles from your door.

The cottage sleeps two adults in a double bedroom with high vaulted ceilings and a Smart TV. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower with LED mirror. Downstairs you'll find an open-plan living space with a farm-style kitchen and dining area.

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About Y Bwthyn

Y Bwthyn is a traditional romantic cottage for two set in the peaceful countryside of Penmaenpool near Dolgellau in Gwynedd. This one-bedroom retreat sits in the heart of Eryri National Park with exposed stonework and a cosy woodburning stove.

The location is perfect for walkers and outdoor lovers. The famous Mawddach Trail starts nearby. The George III Inn sits just 0.1 miles away. Dolgellau town offers shops and restaurants 1.9 miles from your door.

The cottage sleeps two adults in a double bedroom with high vaulted ceilings and a Smart TV. The en-suite bathroom features a walk-in shower with LED mirror. Downstairs you'll find an open-plan living space with a farm-style kitchen and dining area. Electric underfloor heating keeps everything warm.

Zip World Llechwedd (17 miles, 30 minutes) offers underground adventures. Coed y Brenin mountain bike trails (8 miles, 15 minutes) challenge riders. Barmouth Beach (10 miles, 20 minutes) provides sandy shores. Bala Watersports Centre (18 miles, 35 minutes) delivers lake activities.

Y Bwthyn works brilliantly for couples wanting a Snowdonia base. The enclosed garden has a fire pit and barbecue. Dogs are welcome. Book this for proper Welsh mountain access.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Y Bwthyn

Comfortable Bed and Quality Sleep

The double bed receives consistent praise from guests who report excellent sleep quality and comfort throughout their stays in the cottage.

Modern Walk-in Shower Room

The en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower and LED mirror impresses visitors who describe it as first class and beautifully designed.

Enclosed Garden with Fire Pit

The outdoor space features a covered seating area, barbecue and fire pit which guests use for evening relaxation and alfresco dining.

George III Pub on Doorstep

Located just 0.1 miles away, this pub serves excellent food and drinks with guests walking there in five minutes from the cottage.

Perfect Location for Mawddach Trail

Walkers love the immediate access to the Mawddach Trail and surrounding Snowdonia paths directly from the cottage door.

Pet-Friendly with Secure Garden

Dog owners appreciate the enclosed garden space where their pets can relax safely after walks through the surrounding countryside.

Getting To Y Bwthyn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Y Bwthyn by car, take the A470 towards Dolgellau and follow signs to Penmaenpool. The cottage sits in the heart of Eryri National Park with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Morfa Mawddach, approximately 3 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi journey to your countryside cottage in Penmaenpool.

Off-road parking for two cars
Morfa Mawddach station (3 miles)
Easily accessible from the A470

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
LL40 2HZ
Barmouth Beach
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1DP
Zip World Llechwedd
Distance: 17 miles
LL41 3NB
Mawddach Trail
Distance: 0.1 miles
LL40 1YB
Torrent Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 1TL
Precipice Walk
Distance: 4 miles
LL40 1YE
Dolgellau Town Centre
Distance: 1.9 miles
LL40 1BS
Barmouth Shops
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1LY
Bala High Street
Distance: 18 miles
LL23 7AB
Morfa Mawddach Station
Distance: 3 miles
LL42 1YR
Dolgellau Medical Centre
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 1DF
Penmaenpool Toll Bridge
Distance: 0.1 miles
LL40 1YD
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
LL40 2HZ
Barmouth Beach
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1DP
Zip World Llechwedd
Distance: 17 miles
LL41 3NB
Mawddach Trail
Distance: 0.1 miles
LL40 1YB
Torrent Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 1TL
Precipice Walk
Distance: 4 miles
LL40 1YE
Dolgellau Town Centre
Distance: 1.9 miles
LL40 1BS
Barmouth Shops
Distance: 10 miles
LL42 1LY
Bala High Street
Distance: 18 miles
LL23 7AB
Morfa Mawddach Station
Distance: 3 miles
LL42 1YR
Dolgellau Medical Centre
Distance: 2 miles
LL40 1DF
Penmaenpool Toll Bridge
Distance: 0.1 miles
LL40 1YD

Is Y Bwthyn Right For Your Group

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

For Families
Y Bwthyn does not accept children or infants. The cottage features a very narrow and steep spiral staircase connecting the bedroom to the ground floor living space. This design makes the property unsuitable and unsafe for young guests. The cottage is specifically designed for couples and solo adult travellers only.
Pet Friendly
Y Bwthyn welcomes well-behaved dogs with an enclosed front garden perfect for secure outdoor time. The property sits near the Mawddach Trail and countless Snowdonia walking routes. Off-road parking for two cars makes transport easy. The George III pub 0.1 miles away accepts dogs. Guests report bringing whippets and Jack Russells who loved the outdoor space and surrounding countryside walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Y Bwthyn

George III Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1YD

Llygad yr Haul Garden Room

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1TU

Dylanwad Da Dolgellau

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Y Bwthyn

Does this lodge have a hot tub?
No, Y Bwthyn does not have a hot tub. The cottage does feature a modern walk-in shower with LED mirror in the en-suite bathroom.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Y Bwthyn welcomes well-behaved dogs with an enclosed front garden. The cottage has off-road parking for two cars and sits near excellent walking trails for exercising your pets.
How many people does Y Bwthyn sleep?
The cottage sleeps two adults only in one double bedroom. Children and infants are not accepted due to the narrow spiral staircase connecting the ground floor to the bedroom.
What cooking facilities are available?
The farm-style kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, kettle and toaster. A washing machine is also provided for longer stays in the cottage.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking for two cars is included. The cottage is easily accessible from the A153 with parking right outside the property entrance.
What heating does the cottage have?
Y Bwthyn features electric underfloor heating throughout the ground floor plus a woodburning stove in the sitting area. Fuel and a starter pack for the stove are included in your rental.
How far is the nearest pub?
The George III Inn sits just 0.1 miles from the cottage door. This traditional pub serves excellent food and drinks with views over the Mawddach estuary and historic toll bridge.
What outdoor space is available?
The enclosed front garden features a patio area with outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a fire pit. A covered seating area provides shelter for outdoor dining even in changeable weather.

Y Bwthyn Reviews

Lovely little home away from home. The cottage was cosy and clean and was perfect for the 2 of us with our small dog. We loved waking up to beautiful views in the morning and hearing nothing but the birds. Would highly recommend!
Joanne
We loved our stay at Y Bythwn. It was the perfect size for us and our two dogs. The location was perfect and secluded and there were gorgeous walks right out of the front door. The owner was on hand to answer any questions you had and was very welcoming. We walked for miles and will definitely be returning we have booked agin for next year! Many thanks for a lovely stay
Michelle
Absolutely beautiful cottage in a stunning area! Loved the shower room! And the most comfortable bed! Lovely to wake up, open the window and listen to the little waterfall outside. Gorgeous outside area although a little chilly in evenings to use but I can imagine sitting out here in the summer months.
Debbie
What a lovely place to stay ,ideally situated for walking the trails 1st class ... What a lovely place to stay ,ideally situated for walking the trails 1st class bathroom and kitchen and very clean The local pub has delicious meals highly recommend Beautiful part of wales
Well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Comfy bed we both slept well. Spiral Stairs are very narrow . Ideal location for the Mach loop .
Beverley
Y Bwthyn is a well appointed holiday home. Very cozy and warm for a couple and their pets. All the modern amenities are there, hob oven TV and wifi plus the outside areas for alfresco dining and parking areas. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Cosy little cottage, just right for the two of us and our little jack Russell, great location,peaceful and quiet with a five minute walk to a fabulous pub and the mawdacchy trail. Garden space was great ,lovely on a sunny evening. Stairs could be a little tricky if you had mobility issues but fine for us 60 couple. Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
Mackenzie
Lovely cottage, enjoyed a three day stay here. Great location with beautiful surroundings. Just a few things I think would make the cottage even better some coat hooks and shoe rack to put coats and shoes after a muddy walk. A blind on the bathroom window for a bit of privacy. Overall a great stay and would definitely return.
Steven
Loved everything about the property and surrounding we will definitely be back
Dorothy
Suited us really well. Property very clean, well designed and had everything we needed. Owner helpful and easy to contact. Lovely quiet position surrounded by birdsong and close to an excellent pub in the estuary. We didnt find the spiral staircase a problem but I suppose could be awkward if mobility an issue.
A little gem of a cottage with fantastic outdoor facilities and glorious woodland settings one of the best we have stayed at , the narrow spiral staircase could be a problem for some as was the drive to the cottage, but the advantages were that we were in the heart of North Wales, short distance from the George 111 Hotel that provides excellent food and drink , we could have done with a small heater or radiator downstairs as not convenient to light the log burner before breakfast overall an excellent place to stay, hope to go back.
Steven Alan
If you have mobility problems it's not the best place to be staying in
Rachel
A lovely little cottage the garden area came in very handy as we were lucky to have gorgeous weather. The house was well equipped with everything. Would definitely recommend.
The property was in a lovely location, and was of high quality. However, it was a bit disappointing that there was no welcome pack at all, one loo roll provided for 5 day stay and no hand wash in the bathroom, all minor issues but given the cost I think youd think these may be included. The couch is small and meant that comfort was missing from downstairs area. However the kitchen had good facilities and all you could need and the bedroom was nice too! Being near the George pub and trail such a pretty setting, was ideal. Overall a lovely break and stay.
What a lovely modern cottage ideal for 2. Quite a home from home. Lovely and quiet location with a great outdoor space. Great walks from the property. The spiral staircase is quite different, however is very narrow, which could pose a problem with some people. Would recommend and wouldn't hesitate to return.
Nicola
A beautiful, cosy cottage with amazing views
We had a wonderful stay at Y Bwthyn. The property has been cleverly renovated and has almost all it needs for a very comfortable stay. The garden is perfect and made our stay! We enjoyed lovely evenings sat outside with our dogs, and everything has been thought of in terms of outdoor comfort. In the cottage, there are a few things that would be helpful e.g a hand towel upstairs and downstairs, a place to hang coats but more importantly, I feel the owners and Sykes need to provide more information to potential visitors on the spiral staircase in the property. Living in a home with a spiral staircase, we thought it would be fine but it is a very narrow, steep spiral staircase which takes time and care to navigate. Not necessarily an issue, but it needs to be made clear so that future visitors can decide for themselves if it will pose them an issue. The area is gorgeous and as locals ourselves, wed recommend the Mawddach trail, the Torrent Walk Hotel in Dolgellau and the George for drinks and food!
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