Glan Cader

Llanfihangel y Pennant, at the foot of Cader Idris, Eryri National Park/ Snowdonia
Guests: 4 Wifi: available Pets? Pets welcome (max. 3 dogs), fee applies

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Priced for 2 (sleeps 4). A two bedroom historic cottage at the foot of Cader Idris mountain, dog-friendly and ideal for walkers.

A freshly renovated Grade II Listed Snowdonia house at the foot of Cader Idris mountain in Eryri / Snowdonia.

Glan Cader likely dates to the C15 (and the original huge crucks survive), but was modernised and a chimney was added around 1690. It enjoys a wonderful position at the head of a 'no through' road on the way up to Cader Idris - one of the most impressive mountain climbs in Eryri/ Snowdonia.

The house has a large living/dining room on the ground floor, with a kitchen. Upstairs there is a large principal bedroom, a smaller twin, and a small shower room.

The house is semi-detached, and both belong to the same Welsh owners, Marilyn & Kevin. They use the house next door as their holiday home and are careful to give you privacy when they're resident.

Walk from the house up Cader, along the flat valley floor to Castell-y-Bere, Craig yr Aderyn or just next door to the Mari Jones monument.

Bwthyn hanesyddol ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Eryri, ar lwybr Llanfihangel y Pennant i Gader Idris. Golygfeydd anhygoel o'r ardd o Graig yr Aderyn, Castell y Bere a thu hwnt. Yn ymyl yr Afon Cader a chartref Mari Jones Tyn y Ddôl.

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Wow. What an absolutely stunning cottage in an amazing area of Wales. There is attention to detail in this cottage that is beyond anything I have seen in a holiday cottage before! I’ve been to some f...
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arrival at: 16:00
depart by: 10:00
guests: 4
pets: pets welcome (max. 3 dogs)
bed layout: Master Double, Twin

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farm or rural location

open fire / woodburner

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wifi broadband internet

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The house has WIFI broadband internet and is heated by modern electric heaters/underfloor heating in the main living space.

Ground Floor:

Living room with inglenook fireplace with wood burner, Smart television with live TV and access to popular streaming services like Netflix. The first basket of logs is supplied for the fire. Google Nest Mini smart speaker.
Kitchen - a simple, modern galley kitchen with a pantry. Fridge-freezer, oven, hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, sandwich maker, and a stovetop Moka pot coffee maker. Washing machine & tumble dryer (all in one).

First Floor:

Principal bedroom with a double and a single bed (Tempur memory foam mattresses). Hairdryer.
Twin bedroom with two adult single beds (Tempur memory foam mattresses)
Shower room (small) with toilet

Outside:

Enclosed garden suitable for dogs to front - note this isn't subdivided from the property next door but that property is the holiday home of the owner of Glan Cader, and when they are staying you have full use of the garden - if they have a pet with them they don't allow their pet into the shared space.
Parking for two cars

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The house is on the Llanfihangel-y-Pennant path up to Cader Idris summit
Castell-y-Bere is easily walkable (10 minutes walk)
Mari Jones cottage is immediately over the bridge (50 yards) - you can do the 'Mari Jones walk' to Bala (or parts of).
Craig yr Aderyn is another great walk from the house (or drive in 5 minutes)
Talyllyn restored 19th-century railway has a station 2 miles away at Abergynolwyn
Tyn-y-Cornel lakeside restaurant & bar - 15 minutes
Dolgellau historic town - 35 minutes
Tywyn (beach) - 20 minutes
Fairbourne and Barmouth beaches - 40/45 mins
Machynlleth - 35 minutes
Aberdyfi for its beach & golf - 25 minutes
Corris Craft Centre & King Arthur's Labyrinth - 25 minutes

customer reviews for Glan Cader

Wow. What an absolutely stunning cottage in an amazing area of Wales. There is attention to detail in this cottage that is beyond anything I have seen in a holiday cottage before! I’ve been to some fabulous ones but this is beyond that. And so beautiful - inside and out. We also had the luck to be there while the owners Marilyn and Kevin were there and they absolutely made us feel at home and were so helpful with their local knowledge and kindness. I cannot recommend this cottage enough. Thank you

- Mrs amercine maneely... ,

2025

This place is a gem!

- Dave S,

What a delight! This was the perfect half term break for our little family. The cottage’s idyllic rural location is only ever a half hour drive from endless activity. We will be back!

- Jenny thompson ,

The cottage at Glan Cader was perfect in every way. We arrived just before Storm Darragh hit and the thick walls were the perfect snug retreat to hunker down while the storm raged outside. It was warm with the underfloor heating and log burner. The cottage has been sensitively renovated preserving the old features and it is beautifully equipped. We particularly enjoyed the selection of books on local history and the Welsh language. Marilyn & Kevin were so helpful and very accommodating making us feel most welcome. The setting is perfect and our only disappointment was that the weather was too wild to climb Cader Idris so we are already planning our return visit to do that.

- Bethan W,

2024

This lovingly restored, historic little cottage, at the end of a hidden valley at the foot of Cader Idris, kept us cosy and warm while Storm Bert raged outside. There are many beautiful touches in the cottage, the beds are very comfortable, and the heated slate floor is wonderful. The bathroom, though small, was fine for two of us. The local area is interesting as well as beautiful, with a friendly pub, The Railway Inn, a 10-minute drive away (but no shops nearby - come well stocked with what you need). Marilyn and Kevin couldn't have been kinder, more welcoming hosts. We'd love to come back with better weather and explore more, including the walk up to Cader Idris from the front door.

- Roz C,

This lovely cottage is so cosy and homely, set in the most beautiful, peaceful location. Walks from the door and a short drive to the most amazing beaches and quirky towns. The local pub is a 5 minute drive away but very friendly, and although we only had a drink, the menu looked really good. Feeling really rested after our week stay here, one of the best holidays we have ever had, can highly recommend. Thank you so much

- Sally edmunds ,

Wow, what a magical stay. The cottage is beautiful and every detail has been thought of. The surroundings bring such peace. The whole place is steeped in history and amazing walks. We loved meeting Marilyn and Kevin… what beautiful souls. Thank you for sharing your bit of paradise with us.

- Laura H,

We had a lovely stay at Glan Cader and highly recommend it for its location for great walks on your doorstep. The interior of the property is beautiful and beds really comfy. The only downside is the low pressure on the shower but it’s just one of those you need to accept with a remote location like this. Met the owners who were lovely:) We were also lucky that the property next door was not booked out and so our dog Morris had full freedom to roam. We will certainly look to book again.

- Carol L,

We had a lovely long weekend stay in this delightful cottage. The accommodation served as a welcome retreat and base for exploring the area, and the amazing welsh countryside. Beautiful decor and so homely. Wish we had booked for longer.

- Chris L,

What a fabulous week we have had at Glan Cader. The cottage exceeded our expectations and is a beautifully renovated historic gem. Its location in incredible scenery on the route to Cader Idris is very special. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely owners also. Fantastic beds and dog friendly! Thanks UTT and Marylin and Kevin- we will be back!

- Liz D,

What an absolutely amazing stay. The cottage was perfect and the setting breathtaking. So many amazing walks and trips to be done in the surrounding area and perfect for adults as well as our toddler! All the little details are taken care of by the amazing and friendly owners - we really appreciated the child friendly cutlery and crockery! We wish we’d had more than a weekend! Thanks ever so much - we’ll definitely be back.

- Isabel B,

Beautiful well equipped cottage in the middle of nature at a farm. Perfect to find peace and relax. Walks literally start in front of the house. After the walks it was great to enjoy the comfort of the house and a well deserved bed rest.

- Manfred M,

A sweet cottage in an exquisite surrounding. A wonderful welcome from the hosts who live next door some of the time. A magical valley with stunning walks.

- Cassandra W,

Excellent period cottage with beautiful interior in a quiet peaceful location , great for walking and biking,a trek up Cader idris from the quiet side we only encountered one person on the route up to were you join the main approach Superb scenery off the beaten track but only a short drive to local amenities. The very friendly owners were very welcoming and the lovely sunny garden a real treat. Would highly recommend this cottage five stars and we will be back.

- Ann W,

Amazing cottage and position - warm and cozy, incredible views and wonderful walks from the doorstep. So peaceful and calm. Owners so responsive and helpful. Highly recommend. Sally 2024

- Sally A,

This cottage is wonderful. Set deep in romantic mountains, lovingly restored and full of quirky details. You can hike from the doorstep, or a short drive to the beach. Well equipped and cosy, with everything you need. 5 stars!

Lovely cottage and hosts in a wonderful location.

- Rob H,

We had a wonderful few days at Glan Cader. The cottage has been sensitively restored and beautifully furnished, including a fully equipped kitchen and comfy bed. It's very cosy even in the depths of winter. The location is gorgeous, utterly peaceful and quiet with lots of great walks from the door. I'm sure we'll be back.

- Sarah-jane watkinson ,

Truly magical place.The cottage was absoutely beautiful. The interior was simply elegant with beautiful Welsh fabrics and slate and I loved the little seating area outside for my first coffee of the day and a glass of wine after sunset to watch the moon and clear skies with my daughter. The kitchen was one of the best equipped that we ever came across. The weather was very kind to us despite it being end of October and we mostly relied only on the incredibly efficient log burner in the evenings. The surrounding area is enough to keep one wondering and rambling for days, with river, castle ruins, wide and narrow paths but there are also endless opportunities to explore beautiful towns, coast, railways and other child friendly attarctions within short drive. The owners were lovely to communicate with and wonderfully kind when they posted for free my daughter's bits that we left behind. We really hope to be able to return and have recommended the cottage to many friends already. Thank you!

- Marketa K,

2023

A lovely cottage, with all you need for a restful break. It’s a great location with stunning views and plenty to do nearby.

- Clarke R,

What a beautiful cottage. The owners have done a wonderful job with the renovation, it has been tastefully decorated to a very high standard. The beds were extremely comfortable with super soft cotton bedding, and the kitchen was fully equipped for all eventualities. Great location for walking, with an enclosed garden with stunning views. It was very hot during our stay so it was a bonus to have thick walls and cool floors after a long day walking. The wood burner looked fabulous so I expect it’s very cosy in winter. All in all a very comfortable stay…however as it’s very rural I would recommend downloading some TV programmes to take with you, as is the case with most rural properties the broadband can be intermittent.

- Louise K,

Lovely being the first guests at Glan Cader. We loved it. Great walking from the door and secure garden for the dog always a bonus. Cosy, comfy, and welcoming.

- Joanne L,

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