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Tyn Gaer

Dolgellau, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
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At a glance

  • Traditional detached farmhouse in quiet, rural location
  • Many original features such as a stone inglenook fireplace and exposed wooden beams
  • Enclosed private garden and access to the owner’s 35 acres of farmland and woods

Property code: OC-WAH464

This detached farmhouse, with lovely views towards Cadair Idris, is in a quiet, private location at the end of a short lane, on the edge of the village of Brithdir, 3.5 miles east of Dolgellau. Tyn Gaer is a traditional farmhouse, which retains much character with beamed ceilings, slate flooring, grandfather clocks and Welsh dressers, but also benefits from contemporary kitchen and bathrooms. 

The farmhouse comprises a beamed sitting room with a woodburning stove in the inglenook fireplace (logs provided), SMART TV, fitted kitchen including a washing machine, fridge/feezer and slim dishwasher, and a traditional dining room. Upstairs are three bedrooms (a double with en suite shower room, second double bedroom and a twin) and a family bathroom. There is also a ground floor cloakroom off the rear porch.  There is oil-fired central heating throughout and WiFi is available. The enclosed garden to the rear, with garden furniture and brick built barbecue, has views of Cadair Idris. Guests have access to 35 acres of the owners' hill farm, with woodland walks, and salmon and trout fishing on the River Wnion.

Dolgellau, 3.5 miles away, has a range of shops, pubs and eating places, small supermarket and theatre, weekly market and regular Farmer's Market. This is an excellent location for walking, mountain biking at nearby Coed y Brenin, and for touring the many sights of the south Snowdonia National Park and coastline.

Electricity and heating included

Bed linen and towels provided

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC; 1 en-suite shower room with shower cubicle and WC
  • Ground-floor cloakroom with WC
  • Double oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner with a starter pack of logs
  • Smart TV
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • Private parking
  • Pub 3 miles, shop 3.5 miles, beach 10 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sioned Jones

This property is personally managed by Sioned.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michelle 9th May 2025

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As above. Fabulous cottage. Thank you

Reviewed by Lynn 20th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location, very peaceful. Comfortable beds and the log burner made for a cosy lounge. Sitting in the garden watching the sheep, lambs and birds was idilic. A few lovely walks close by and a good spot if you want to go further afield and tackle some Mountains. Mrs Jones was on hand for any problems you may have. ARead more wonderfully relaxing stay. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 31st March 2025

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The cottage was warm, cosy and ideally situated in a very quiet part of the village with beautiful views. It was clean tidy and we had a basket full of wood which was great on the cold evenings. The welcome pack included a loaf of bread from the local bakery which we visited and it was delicious. There was no light pollution around the cottage so tRead morehe starry skies were wonderful. We would definitely visit again. It was great to see the wildlife and a good base to explore Dolgellau, Barmouth and the surrounding area. We enjoyed the coastal walks and Mawddach Trail. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 8th March 2025

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We enjoyed our stay at the cottage it was cosy comfortable and very relaxing. Great location for exploring the countryside and coast. We received a lovely welcome pack on arrival and even teats for our dog Harvey which was very kind of the owner. The owner came to make sure we settled in OK and was very helpful. We will definitely be staying again Read moresoon I'm sure as a bonus was the lovely enclosed garden for our dog and listening to the birds was brilliant. Hide

Reviewed by Valerie 17th November 2024

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Tyn Gaer is a wonderful, cosy, clean, well equipped property. The owner is very welcoming and leaves a generous welcome pack. There is a good sized garden with great views. The location is excellent - very peaceful and 'away from it all', and yet still a good spot for walks and easy access to places of interest. This was our 3rd visit and would verRead morey much like to return. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 15th November 2024

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We really enjoyed our 4th stay at this quiet and comfortable cottage. We thank the owner for some welcoming touches such as milk, butter, bread and cooking oil which meant we didn't have to make a mad dash to shops to get some essentials. We would recommend and hope to return again soon.

Reviewed by Eloise 16th October 2024

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I 100% recommend staying at this beautiful cottage. It is clean, comfortable and extremely warm and cosy! The setting is so peaceful. The only thing you will hear is an occasional sheep in a nearby field. Despite its tranquility it is perfectly situated within quick and easy drives to the shops in Dolgellau, and the stunning countryside for incRead moreredible walks. The garden is lovely and there is a footpath straight outside your door. The beds are comfy, the shower is great, the TV works perfectly... this cottage really ticks all the boxes! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 6th October 2024

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This cottage was really well equipped and the owner provided the most extensive welcome package of local produce which was most welcome - bread, butter, cheese, yoghurt, milk, tea bags, coffee. The cottage is ideally suited for walking and exploring the local area as well as being close to the road network for travel to Tywyn, Porthmadog and Bala (Read moreall the important little railways of Wales). Its position guarantees quiet and the ability to see the night sky. Nightly visits from a local fox entertained us as did the owners children bringing in the sheep from the fields. All in all, a great place to stay if you like isolation yet being able to travel to some great places to eat. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 1st October 2024

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A beautiful place to stay, comfortable and welcoming with a lovely little garden and wonderful views of the ever changing clouds over Cader Idris. We feel very welcome, and it's great to come home to after one of a whole range of hill and coastal walks. And a fab welcome pack, too!

Reviewed by Grant 26th August 2024

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Reviewed by Sara 11th August 2024

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Lovely relaxing holiday in a great location. Would definitely recommend and would go again.

Reviewed by Alex 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Carol 24th June 2024

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Very comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Reviewed by Peter 27th May 2024

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A splendid spot, nice and quiet and easy to get to/from Dolgellau

Reviewed by Lesley 5th May 2024

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One of the loveliest holiday cottages we have stayed in. Clean, cosy, quiet and in a gorgeous setting. Very pretty enclosed garden with sheep as neighbours.We did a fabulous walk straight from the door as well visiting forests, beaches and mountains. We all appreciated the lovely welcome treats. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you.

Reviewed by Stephen 31st March 2024

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Reviewed by Grace 9th March 2024

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Beautiful cottage and very comfortable and spacious and in a great location Thank you for a great week.

Reviewed by Mark 19th January 2024

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Our third stay at this cottage and one we enjoyed very much. It's cosy and peaceful, shops are a short dive away with good quality roads between Brithdir & Dolgellau. This is important if the weather is poor. The garden was loaded with birds (probably ''cos we kept feeding them) and a working, modern, TV connected to FREESAT meant we could alwaysRead more get a TV signal. Some food stuffs left in the fridge for tea, coffee & toast on arrival was a thoughtful touch . It's so nice to be able to open your windows at night and not being able to hear a thing! We hope to return in the not too distant future. Thank you again :-) Hide

Reviewed by J 15th January 2024

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Great cottage in an idyllic setting extremely ideal for dogs.It feels a place so full of history we love it.

Reviewed by Joey 23rd December 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location and perfect for walking holidays with the dogs. Lovely treats left by the owner for both humans and dogs!

Reviewed by Valerie 19th November 2023

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Tyn Gaer is a lovely cottage in a great location for privacy and walking (eg. Torrent Walk, Precipice Walk and Foel Offram) and visiting places like Dolgellau and Bala. Visitors are welcome to wander over the nearby fields which belong to the farm and can also access walks on the Common. The cottage is well equipped and extremely warm and cosy to rRead moreeturn to after a November walk. It also has a good garden with views over the mountains. We would recommend a visit and we look forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 21st September 2023

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Reviewed by Irene 3rd September 2023

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We enjoyed a three generational family holiday at Tyn Gaer. It was a good base for sightseeing and hiking in this lovely area of Wales. The property is in a quiet rural location away from traffic and our grandchildren had a great time. We hope to return for another stay.

Reviewed by Karen 10th July 2023

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The property was very easy to find. Lovely location. Very clean and the floors were easy to clean. Attractions were all within acceptable driving parameters for us. Beautiful part of the world. Wherever you turn there is a stunning view. My preference to South Wales which is more industrial I guess. We would definately come again for sure. Keep it Read moreup. Hide

Reviewed by Aneta 19th June 2023

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