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Cwm Hesgen

Dolgellau, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Experience rural life on a working sheep farm in Snowdonia National Park
  • Enjoy the characterful interiors retaining original charm
  • Get cosy and relax by the roaring wood burner

Property code: OC-WAH605

A truly unique and secluded stone farm cottage, set in a completely out-of-the-way location, in the hills 10 miles north of Dolgellau (about a 30-minute drive into the town). On a working sheep farm of 700 acres, this cottage is in a superb location in the Snowdonia National Park with wonderful scenery, excellent walking from the door, mountain biking trails and waterfalls. The cottage is carbon neutral with electricity from a water turbine and heating from a ground source heat pump.

'The nearby Coed y Brenin forest park has superb singletrack mountain bike trails for all abilities, family walking trails, play areas, orienteering trails, a bike hire shop and good cafe.

The Cottage: has been sympathetically renovated and retains many original features. Plentiful parking. The owners leave a good welcome pack to start you off as there is no ’popping out’ to the shops from here!

Sitting Room: this cosy beamed room has large wood burning stove in the traditional inglenook fireplace (logs provided), comfortable leather sofas, easy chair, Sky digibox TV, DVD player, CD player and WiFi. Some films, books and games are supplied for guests and pay phone available.  A stable door leads from the sitting room to the conservatory

Conservatory: with superb views, slate floors and comfortable furniture.

Kitchen Diner: this spacious room has a tiled floor with a wooden dining table and chairs. The fitted kitchen includes a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and electric cooker. It is well equipped with everything you need to cater for yourselves should you wish.

On the first floor are three beamed bedrooms

Bedroom 1: a lovely double with TV/DVD and an en suite shower room with WC and basin.

Bedroom 2: a twin room with plenty of storage space. 

Bedroom 3: another double room with plenty of storage space. 

Bathroom: is tiled, with a bath with a hand shower attachment, WC and basin.

Outside: the cottage has a slate patio with picnic tables and brick barbecue, in fenced and gated grounds. Stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills from the back garden. There is a garden bench at the front to take advantage of the countryside views. Use of barn for mountain bike storage, etc.

The location of this cottage is very special in a little-known area of the Snowdonia National Park. Once here you may find you don't want to move much, just exploring what is on your doorstep. Should you decide to venture out the nearest town of Dolgellau is a traditional market town and has a good selection of shops, cafes and pubs. An amazing drive over a remote mountain road takes you to the town and lake at Bala for water sports and boat hire on Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) and the little steam Railway at Llanuwchlyn. There are a network of paths and bridleways to explore and quiet roads for cyclists. For mountain bikers you are located close the trail centre at the Coed Y Brenin, which also has a good cafe, forest walking trails, orienteering courses and a good children's play area and discovery trails. The family bike trail at Traswsfynydd is also a short drive away. Day trips could be taken to the nearest beach resorts at Porthmadog and Harlech and the Italianate village at Portmeirion,  

Electricity and heating included

Bed linen and hand towels provided. Bath towels by arrangement

Cot and high chair available by arrangement

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, handheld shower attachment and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Ground source heat pump, electricity from a wind turbine
  • SkyTV, DVD, CD player
  • No mobile signal – payphone available
  • Enclosed patio with picnic table and brick BBQ
  • Storage for bikes in barn
  • Private parking
  • Pub 5 miles
  • Shop 8 miles
  • Beach 16 miles
  • Low, sloping ceilings on the first floor
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sioned Jones

This property is personally managed by Sioned.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karl 30th April 2025

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A wonderful location with hosts who clearly care about you having a loverly holiday. The cottage was welcoming and the views from the conservatory were excellent.

Reviewed by Neil 11th March 2025

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Gorgeous cottage in a truly breathtaking location. We had a fantastic weekend and did not want to leave. A simply perfect weekend, topped off by slowly watching the sunset over the mountains, truly magical.

Reviewed by Andrew 5th November 2024

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Splendidly remote. Well equipped. Ideal for escaping completely.

Reviewed by Lecock 3rd October 2024

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If you like a beautiful quiet and isolated place in a remote mountain area full of sheeps, this is the place to be. The no-nonsense cottage "Cwm Hesgen" is well equipped. We had a wonderfull time and will certainly be back. Tom from Belgium (September 2024)

Reviewed by Andy 23rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 18th August 2024

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Wow! If you want remote this is the place for you! We had an amazing time. The surroundings are breathe taking the house is amazing and blends into the environment. You really do not need to go out travelling as its all on your door step. Communication was great. Sad to be home as we miss the amazing views, We will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by Nina 1st May 2024

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The cottage is quite remote and mobile and wifi connection is poor, but it is a glorious location and we loved it. The cottage is well equipped and we enjoyed sitting in the conservatory watching the wildlife go by. Great location for walking and enjoying the scenery Wales has to offer.

Reviewed by Jarrod 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Adam 26th October 2023

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Superb property, perfect location and excellent communication from the owners. Everything about this place was spot on for what we wanted. The location is unreal and very remote - stunning place.

Reviewed by Erik 31st July 2023

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Reviewed by Joanna 5th July 2023

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A stunning location with great walks and amazing wildlife (we had the local sheep, deer and cows in the fields approaching the house and a huge variety of birds and a baby hare visiting the garden each day). If you want to get away from everything this is the ideal place.

Reviewed by Stefan 21st May 2023

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