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Capel Maethlon

Tywyn, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Stylish accommodation in a sensitively converted chapel – the stained-glass windows are exquisite!
  • Stunning views over the surrounding countryside from the large dual-aspect living space
  • An entire field is your garden – set up lunch on the picnic bench or enjoy a BBQ n private

Overview
Property code: OC-BOW170

Spacious, converted chapel enjoying a prime position in the centre of this stunning and tranquil Snowdonia valley, called Cwm Maethlon (Happy Valley). Close to the North Wales coast and mountains, with Tywyn (3.5 miles) and Aberdyfi (5.5 miles) both offering beautiful stretches of golden sand and plenty of amenities. The traditional characteristics of the chapel have been sympathetically combined with modern features, including 3 en suite bedrooms with TVs, to provide a home from home retreat. With a whole field as your garden, this is also the perfect setting for a holiday with children and / or dogs.

Nestled on a quiet country lane, this semi-detached property offers numerous scenic walks from the doorstep, including Panorama Walk, which takes you directly to Aberdyfi with its seaside cafes, restaurants etc, in less than 3.5 miles. Enjoy a spectacular drive to the foot of Cader Idris mountain, passing Castell y Bere castle en route. Catch a steam train ride from Tywyn to Tal-y-llyn or take the coastal Cambrian Railway line - south to Aberdyfi and Machynlleth, or north for days out in Barmouth, Harlech and Pwllheli. Other popular attractions nearby include the Magic Lantern Cinema, the Centre for Alternative Technology, Corris Craft Centre and King Arthur's Labyrinth, to only mention a few.

Ground Floor

  • Living Room: Large, open plan living room with valley views and plenty of natural daylight flooding in. The room consists of a:
    • Lounge Area: Two inviting leather sofas, coffee table and large TV. 
    • Dining Area: Beautiful, solid oak table with dual aspect views.
    • Kitchen Area: Fully fitted kitchen including a microwave, oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer.
  • Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble dryer and Belfast sink included.

Upstairs

  • Bedroom 1: En suite bedroom with double bed, wall mounted TV and far reaching views of the valley from the velux window. En suite: Includes a shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail.
  • Bedroom 2: En suite bedroom with double bed, wall mounted TV and valley views, also from a velux window. En suite: Shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail.
  • Bedroom 3: En suite bedroom with twin beds. This bedroom also features a TV and stunning valley views. En suite: Bath with shower above, toilet, basin and heated towel rail.

Outdoors

  • This converted chapel doesn't come with a garden - instead, it comes with a whole field. Cross the lane from the front door and with your own exclusive access, you can enjoy a picnic, barbecue or alfresco dinner on the picnic bench in the field, or relax on the bench right outside your property to admire the stunning views.

Additional Information

  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided.
  • Central heating and electricity included.
  • Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
  • Pets: Up to 2 pets welcome.
  • No smoking inside the property please
  • Water: Private, tested water supply
  • Parking: Road-side parking space for up to 3 cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with cubicles and WCs
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request – please bring your own cot linen
  • TVs in lounge and bedrooms
  • No mobile signal
  • Bench immediately outside property; exclusive use of the field and picnic table directly across the lane
  • On-street parking for 3 cars
  • Shop, pub and beach 3.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jonathan 19th May 2025

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Our stay at Capel Maethlon was simply incredible. The property is situated in Cwm Maethlon ("Happy Valley") and there couldn't be a more apt description for the location. Each day was spent surrounded by newborn lambs skipping in the fields; house martins nesting in the chapel's gables; pheasants, owls, and cuckoos calling in the distanceand all inRead more one of the most picturesque settings one could imagine. We highly recommend exploring the local public footpaths, all of which can be found in the Ordnance Survey maps provided by the property's owner. Easily within a day's hike, one can find multiple named mountains with incredible views, stone circles, tumuli, cairns, and other sites of historical importance. There is even a bronze-age barrow mound to be found in the farmer's field directly across from the chapel (though this is not publicly accessible, it can be viewed from the road). The chapel itself, though modern in comparison to the bronze-age and neolithic sites, is also of significance. The active graveyard next door provides an interesting snapshot into local life, and the chapel was once led by noted Welsh pacifist George Maitland Lloyd Davies. If you have even a cursory interest in history or archaeology, a trip to Capel Maethlon and the Happy Valley and will undoubtedly pique your curiosity. In all, this is one of the most incredible holiday properties you could hope to find and I couldn't recommend it more highly. Hide

Reviewed by Kev 13th May 2025

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Reviewed by Chris 9th May 2025

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Our second stay in Capel Maethlon and we've already booked the third. Comfortable, spotlessly clean and a stunning location combine to make a memorable stay. With ensuite in every room it's ideal for a break for a group of friends.

Reviewed by Pia 22nd April 2025

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Very well equipped cottage in an excellent location. Good coffee machine was a big plus for us. Dog loved the huge field to run in and hard flooring throughout was easy to keep tidy. Rhians delicious baked scones were a lovely treat. We would definitely recommend your spot!

Reviewed by John 7th April 2025

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Excellent property which is very well equipped. Good quiet location but not too far from amenities'. Good base to explore Mid-Wales from.

Reviewed by Lincoln 30th September 2024

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This converted chapel was fantastic. The road is very quiet and it is about a ten or twelve minute drive to the nearest supermarket in Tywyn. The kitchen is particularly well equipped and all the rooms were very comfortable as were the beds. Thank you for your hospitality.

Reviewed by Louise 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by David 31st July 2024

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The house was very well equipped and spacious, while still being both cosy and homely. The owners have done an excellent job of converting the chapel into a great holiday home. The owner was very welcoming and very helpful during our stay. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated. The children and dog loved running in the field over the road. It's Read morea beautiful, peaceful location. Whilst being in a relatively isolated position, local beaches and towns are in easy reach. We've been to the area many times and have never run out of things to do. Hide

Reviewed by Ceinwen 7th July 2024

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Beautiful accommodation set in a wonderful picturesque location. The welcome pack was very much appreciated after a long journey. Many thanks.

Reviewed by Matthew 23rd June 2024

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A wonderful location and cottage, the welcome pack and homemade cakes were a lovely surprise.

Reviewed by John 2nd June 2024

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Lovely cottage in a wonderful location. Friendly and helpful hosts. Will return,we hope!

Reviewed by Matthew 18th May 2024

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Great location with plenty of space. The use of thd field opposite having dogs was ideal. Very well equipped with a good attention to detail.There was a welcome pack which was very helpful . A good pack availble on were to go / local attractions & places to eat. would be a place we would return to

Reviewed by Wendy 28th December 2023

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Immaculate Dressed lovely for Christmas Kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed Lovely welcome pack We will definitely be back, maybe in the summer when we might see the sun

Reviewed by Anne 13th November 2023

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Very attractive old chapel conversion in a very romantic setting In beautiful countryside.

Reviewed by Alison 17th October 2023

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Comfortable and well-equipped in a lovely location. Great to be able to walk from the door. Welcome pack much appeciated!

Reviewed by Richard 20th August 2023

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A beautiful house in a lovely location. Very comfortably furnished with lots of homely touches.

Reviewed by Gian-Marco 8th August 2023

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Reviewed by David 27th June 2023

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very comfortable stay

Reviewed by Suzanne 10th June 2023

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On a rival the first impression of the property was very very good, we were greeted by the owner who was very pleasant and helpful and made sure we had everything we needed, we had a very relaxing holiday.

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