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Location of this Holiday Cottage nr Dolgellau in Snowdonia, North Wales

mountain view from holiday cottage in snowdonia nr dolgellau

The holiday cottage is about 2 miles from Dolgellau in Snowdonia, North Wales.

  • quiet, peaceful location
  • close to town of Dolgellau for shops and places to eat
  • set in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales
  • within easy reach of the beaches of Cardigan Bay
  • many tourist attractions to visit

The holiday cottage has stunning views of the surrounding mountains of Snowdonia, and has a garden and extensive play area. After a day spent exploring this beautiful part of Snowdonia, you can relax on the patio with a drink or meal, and take in the views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Things To Do and Places To Visit around Dolgellau in North Wales

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Llyn Cregennan

Llyn Cregennan

Whitewater Centre

Whitewater Centre

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The holiday cottage is an ideal location from which to explore the many attractions of North Wales, including the coast and Snowdonia. Just some of the local tourist attractions are listed below.

  • Torrent Walk (0.5 miles)
  • Cader Idris - 2 different routes (4 miles)
  • Beaches at Fairbourne & Barmouth (10 miles)
  • Pony Trekking (8 miles)
  • Coed Y Brenin Mountain Biking (8 miles)
  • Mawddach Estuary Cycle track (2 miles)
  • White water rafting (18 miles)
  • Centre Of Alternative Technology(13 miles)
  • Corris Craft Centre - King Arthurs Labyrinth (11 miles)
  • Tal y Llyn Steam Railway (12 miles)
  • Fairbourne Steam Railway (10 miles)
  • Ffestiniog Steam Railway (20 miles)

Activities to be enjoyed include walking and climbing in Snowdonia, and mountain biking at the world renowned Coed Y Brenin mountain bike centre (cycle storage is available at the cottage). There are also other activities available including horse riding and watersports including whitewater rafting and canoeing. Birdwatchers can visit the local RSPB reserve at the Mawddach Estuary.

There are a number of shops in the town of Dolgellau and 3 supermarkets, Somerfield, Co-op and Spar. There is a butcher and fruit shop in the square and a bakery and deli. There is a W.I market in the Free Library on a Thursday morning starting at 9.30. There are plenty of places to eat in Dolgellau with prices to suit all pockets.

From the map below it can be seen that the cottage is ideally situated for exploring Snowdonia and the whole of North and Mid Wales. See the Find Us page for travel information and how to find us.

map showing helmau cottages nr dolgellau in snowdonia, wales.

Contact Information

For more information, or to make a booking, please contact Janet Preston at:

Mail: Maes yr Helmau, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL40 2RE, UK
Phone: 01341 423974
Mobile: 07900 408594
E-mail: stay at cottagedolgellau dot co dot uk

www.cottagedolgellau.co.uk