A traditional Welsh mountain cottage perched high on the flanks of the Aran mountain above Llyn Tegid (lake) in the Snowdonia National Park. Newly renovated, this stylish bolt-hole offering seclusion, fine views and a contemporary interior. The 'Listed' historic building (built 1725) has been carefully restored, juxtaposing traditional conservation materials (lime plasters and whitewashing etc) with contemporary cool. Stay here if you enjoy fine open views and that wonderful sense of privacy that you get from being at the end of your own private track. A fine escape for mountaineers, watersports enthusiasts and budding authors alike. Click here to see larger photos of Rhyd-Fudr, exteriors or here for aerial photograph.

Adeiladwyd fferm draddodiadol, fynyddig Rhydfudr yn 1725. Mae’r enw yn tarddu o ‘Rhyd y Frwydr’ – enw dramatic ar gyfer lleoliad dramatic! Mae’r bwthyn yn eistedd yn uchel ar lethrau’r ‘Aran’, (2993tf) — gan fwynhau golygfeydd ar draws mynyddoedd yr Aran a’r Arennig, ac mae Llyn Tegid ar waelod y trac. Bwthyn clyd, cyfforddus a cyfoes ei naws sydd yn berffaith er mwyn ‘dianc o’r byd’!

The property is fully central-heated throughout (included in holiday price).

Cegin Fawr - Traditional living room with wood-burning stove, TV with DVD player (note no TV reception) & i-Pod docking station.

Parlour - in use as dining room with views front & back

Kitchen - a basic but spacious & modern free-standing kitchen with views. Washing machine & microwave etc. No freezer but small freezer compartment in fridge

Master Bedroom - with double bed

Twin bedroom - with two full-size single beds

Bathroom - spacious luxury bathroom with contemporary roll-top bath and great views. No shower, but who needs one with a room this fine?

Outside - plenty of parking, an enclosed garden to front, modern slate patio to rear, and lots of great walking and land to explore 'on the doorstep'.

Llanuwchllyn village (shop/pub/food) - 1.8 miles
Bala town (cinema/golf/sailing etc) - 5 miles
Llyn Tegid  with watersports and fishing - 2 miles
Whitewater Rafting - 9 miles
Steam Railway -1.5 miles
Mountain Biking - 16 miles
Beach/ Estuary - 40 mins.

• Lime mortars, plasters and washes makes building breathable
• Local craftspeople used for restoration
• Natural spring water supply
• Restoration has brought disused building back to life

'The first to experience the delights of Rhyd Fudr and there are many. Cosy, quiet, peaceful evenings by the woodburner, long hot soaks in the bath, bracing walks, comfy beds, amazing views, the lambs in the fields etc etc. Hope to be back soon.  ~ Nicola Pritchard

''What a wonderful place - the cottage is so comfortable, the bed wonderful. We feel so relaxed just from these few days. Brilliant location - mountains and beaches all within easy reach. We'll be back! Must be so cosy in winter.'' ~ Jane & Nathan Smith

"Fantastic cottage – so simple and away from it all but cosy and welcoming. Has been beautifully restored. Really special place." ~ Rachel, Jim, Dylan & Ella

Note that this cottage is approached by a steep track which needs to be approached with care. In dry conditions guests tend to use their own car but in poor weather it is advised to use a 4 x 4. If you find that your vehicle can�t make the gradient then a Land Rover is provided for your use in driving from the gate up to the cottage. Another option is to walk up to the cottage � an attractive walk of 1km up alongside a stream, which climbs about 100m. Help to transport luggage in the Land Rover may be arranged on arrival on request.