The perfect location for those who can't decide between the mountains and the beach. Gallestra enjoys an astounding location in the Snowdonia National Park, with views of the Cader Idris mountain range, and 750 acres of private farmland. Yet only 10 minutes from golden sands. There are few places as beautiful in the UK, and Gallestra also offers a handsomely furnished secluded farmhouse that is snug all year round. You'd be hard pushed to find anywhere better to stay in Snowdonia - this one really is a gem.

You have direct access onto the Snowdonia National Park walk to the Cregennan Lakes and Arthog, connecting with the Mawddach Trail along the estuary between Dolgellau and Barmouth. Within walking distance there are Sites of Special Scientific Interest, RSPB reserves, important geology at Pared Y Cefnhir, and prehistoric and medieval sites. A special house in a very special place. Further Gallestra photos and independent 5* Gallestra review.

Y LLETY

Newydd fflam! Y llecyn perffaith rhwng mor a mynydd Meirion. Mae Gallestra mewn man godidog yng nghanol Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. Cewch olygfeydd anhygoel o Gader Idris, a'r cyfle I grywdro llwybrau troed diri, gan gynnwys Llwybr Llynnau Cregennan sydd gerllaw.

Hyn oll, ac eto rydych o fewn 10 mumud 1 draethau euraidd glannau'r Fawddach Bermo a'r Friog. Wrth law hefyd cewch ganolfan yr RSPB ar bwys Gwesty'r George III yn Llyn Penmaen - llecynnau o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig (SSSI) ac olion cyn-hanes ar Bared y Cefnhir. Mae hwn yn dy arbennig mewn lle arbennig!

Hen ffermdy canoloesol yw Gallestra, wedi ei addasu'n gywrain i gyfarfod ac anghenion ein hoes ni, ond yn cadw ei gymeriad. Mae gwres canol yn gynnwysiedig yn y pris, ac mae gwres ychwanegol ar gael o DRI llosgwr coed! Ceir basged o goed am ddim i gychwyn, ac mae'n bosib prynu mwy yn Nolgellau.

MANYLION

• Y LLAWR
• Y Gegin Ora - Dodrefn traddodiadol, chwaraewr CD, llosgwr coed
• Y Parlwr - Teledu argyfer DVD yn unig (dim derbyniad), llosgwr coed
• Y Gegin - Ffwrn Neff, popty ping, golchwr llestri, llosgwr coed, bwrdd a chardeiriau
• Ystafell Fwyta - Bwrdd a chadeiriau deri
• Cegin gefn - Peririant golchi (dim sychwr), ail oer/rhewgell, llecyn sgidiau
• Ty bach

LLAWR CYNTAF

• Siambar 1 - Gwely brenin, cwpwrdd dillad
• Siambar 2 - Gwely sengl fictorianaidd
• Siambar 3 - Gwely brenin, llawr deri gwreiddiol
• Siambar 4 - Gwely haearn/pres traddodiadol sengl, llawr deri gwreiddiol
• Baddondy - Set fodern yn cynnwys bidet a charwod hael ei maint (dimbaddon), rheilen dywel dwym
• Llofft groes - Encil eisteddog

TU ALLEN

Digonedd o le parcio

Buarth (defnyddir yn achlysurol i hel defaid ond perchir teimladrwydd y gwesteion)

Erwau o ddolydd a choedlannau i'w crwydro

CYNNALADWYAETH

• Adfer hen gartref teuluol
• Defnydd o galch a'i gydgynnyrch i alluogi anadalwyaeth
• Dwr naturiol o'n ffynnon ein hun
• Carffosiaeth prefat
• Dillad gwely cotwm organic
• Gwres canol modern effeithlon

NODIADAU BWCIO

• Dim plant o dan 12. Croeso i gwn ufudd, ond rhaid iddynt fod ar dennyn tu allan i'r buarth/gardd
• Sylwer fod y ffordd i fyny o'r ffordd fawr yn weddol gul a llechweddog ac nad yw'r llwybr prefat i'r ffermdy yn addas ar gyfer ceir isel eu hongiad (cerdded tua 250 medr) ond iawn ar gyfer rhan fwyaf o gerbydau

Central heating throughout included in holiday price, and no fewer than three wood-burning stoves! First basket of wood provided and further supplies can be bought in Dolgellau.

Ground Floor:

• Sitting Room 1/ 'Y Gegin Ora' – country furniture, CD player, woodburner
• Sitting Room 2/ 'Y Parlwr' – TV for DVDs (no TV reception), woodburner
• Kitchen/ 'Y Gegin' - Neff oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, woodburner, table & chairs
• Dining Room – oak dining table and chairs
• Utility Room – washing machine (no dryer), second fridge/freezer, boot area
• Downstairs loo

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1 – king size bed, fitted wardrobe
• Bedroom 2 - 3’ single Victorian wooden bed
• Bedroom 3 – king size bed, original oak floor boards
• Bedroom 4 – 3’ single traditional iron/brass bedstead, original oak floor boards
• Bathroom – modern suite with bidet and generous shower cubicle (no bath), heated towel rail
• Llofft Groes – hideaway space with seating

Outside:

• Plenty of parking
• Former farmyard (used occasionally for sheep, but not at unreasonable hours and owners conscious of minimal disturbance to guests).
• Acres of beautiful pasture and woodland to explore.

Train to Machynlleth, connecting Arriva bus to Dolgellau. Bus to Fairbourne, alight at Abergwynant and walk uphill the last mile.

The National Cycle Network No. 8 passes less than a mile away.

• Snowdonia National Park - you're at its heart!
• Gwesty Gwernan - good bar/ food - c.1 mile (walkable)
• Bike hire - 5 miles / 10 mins.
• Dolgellau – Historic town - 5 miles / 10 mins.
• Mawddach Trail – under 1 mile to join
• Coed y Brenin (mountain biking, Nordic Walking) - 7 miles
• Fairbourne (beach) - 6 miles / 10 mins.
• George III bar/ restaurant (good & great views!) - 1.5 mile
• Barmouth (resort, beach etc) - 9 miles / 18 mins.
• Cader Idris (mountain) - you're in foothills!
• Dylanwad Da (good bistro) - 5 miles / 10 mins.

• Rescue of old family home
• Lime products and claypaint used for breathability
• Natural mountain spring water from own borehole
• Private drainage
• Organic unbleached cotton bed linen
• Efficient modern boiler/ heating

"...a totally wonderful stay in this fantastic house.  Everything was so welcoming - we couldn't get over how wonderfully and comfortably decorated the house is, and the kitchen was incredibly kitted out. We have slept, walked and eaten and it has been fabulously restorative for both of us" Melanie & David

"Thanks for letting us share your beautiful home. We have had a lovely time - this is a special place and we look forward to coming back in a few weeks!" Kath & Steve

No children under 12. One well-behaved dog is welcome – must be kept on a lead outside the enclosed garden/farmyard. Property approached by a steep, narrow rural road, and then a private track which is suitable for all but the lowest slung vehicles(c250m walk, but most cars fine).