Gallestra
Cader Idris, Snowdonia National Park
Guests: 4
Wifi: not available
Pets? Pets welcome (max. 2 dogs), fee applies
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One of the best and finest holiday cottages in Snowdonia, this North Wales family holiday cottage has privacy and 5* quality as well as easy access to either beach or mountain. Perfect base for Cader Idris, this is the best Dolgellau area holiday cottage.
Own your 'own' mountain for a week or weekend! 750 acres of the best of Snowdonia!
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. These fabulous winter travel blog photos were taken by a UTT guest, the walk up starting from the door.
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: you'd be hard pushed to find anywhere better to stay in Snowdonia (other than Cae Einion which is privately situated on the same family farm a couple of fields away across the valley).
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Beautifully quiet and cosy cottage in a wonderful location. The house is full of character, you just need to remember to duck a lot of the time (low doorframes). The kitchen was really well equipped w...
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- arrival at
- 17:00
- depart by
- 10:00
- guests
- 4
- 7 nights from
- £528 (based on 2 staying)
- 7 nights up to
- £1505 (based on 2 staying)
- pets
- pets welcome (max. 2 dogs)
- bed layout
- Master Double and the Double only
facilities at Gallestra
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travel info
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.
in detail
Please note that this cottage is a digital detox property! No WiFi, TV or radio. (Of course, you are welcome to bring your own devices)
Central heating throughout included in holiday price, and no fewer than three wood-burning stoves! The first basket of wood is provided and further supplies can be bought in Dolgellau.
Ground Floor:
- Sitting Room 1 / 'Y Gegin Ora' – country furniture, wood burner
- Sitting Room 2 / 'Y Parlwr', wood burner
- Kitchen / 'Y Gegin' - Neff oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, wood burner, 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 floorboards
- Bedroom 4 – 3’ single traditional iron/brass bedstead, original oak floorboards
- 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).
- 750 acres of beautiful pasture and woodland to explore.
- Secure dog-friendly garden space
local area
- 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.
- Cregennan Lakes - (The National Trust’s) spectacular viewpoint of mountains and Cardigan Bay - eveyone’s Favourite walk direct from the house.
- Cader Idris (mountain) - you're in foothills!
- Dylanwad (Cellar Wine Shop, Cafe/Bar) - 5 miles / 10 mins.
- T H Roberts Coffee Shop, Dolgellau
- MoMa in Machynlleth, art gallery
- Y Meirionnydd - lovely period house restaurant with good food in the centre of Dolgellau.
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