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The Dairy - Cwm-Llinau

Machynlleth, Mid Wales
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious family home with large garden, countryside views and EV charging point
  • Relax in the lounge after a full day out watching a movie or playing board games
  • Enjoy al fresco dining on the patio embracing the views, maybe spotting a plane on the famous Mach Loop
Overview
Property code: OC-D42709

Classic cottage styling blends seamlessly with modern, elegant interiors to make this former dairy a comfortable home from home for any extended family or friendship group (plus up to two four-legged chums). Located next to the owner’s home, but with full privacy, it sleeps up to eight guests in four stylish bedrooms and makes an ideal base for heading north to explore Snowdonia National Park (Eryri).

This spacious cottage has a classic lounge/diner and comprehensive kitchen with all mod cons to cook if you fancy. The general decor is neutral and calming, with quirky pops of colour thanks to clever tiling choices, feature walls and wood panelling. The effect makes for a sophisticated holiday accommodation to unwind and spend quality time together. There’s one bedroom downstairs, which lends flexibility, as does the layout of the three relaxing bedrooms upstairs. Two of the bedrooms are en-suite (1 without WC) but there’s a third family bathroom, too. It doesn’t end there, either, as guests can enjoy the large, enclosed garden while sitting on the patio or having a BBQ. The views are stunning and plane spotters will love watching flybys, as this property is in the valley of the so-called ‘Mach Loop’.

Arty and eco-friendly Machynlleth (9 miles) hosts the celebrated annual comedy festival and also boasts a vibrant arts scene – perfect for an interesting holiday mooch. After checking out pretty little Dolgellau (14 miles), you can start your ascent of Cader Idris from here. For those on two or four legs who like to be active, Dolgellau also marks the starting point of the Mawddach Trail which stretches 9.5 miles to Barmouth by the coast. By car, the latter is 20 miles from your cosy cottage. But, on the southern edge of Snowdonia (Eryri), the whole national park is yours to discover.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk room with additional single bed (for 2 guests only)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 shower room (No WC)
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TVs in lounge and 2 bedrooms
  • Large enclosed garden with a lawn, paved patio, outdoor sofas, convertible coffee to dining table, and charcoal BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Pub and shop (Ty Cemaes) 1 mile, supermarket (Co Op - Machynlleth) 9 miles, beach 19 miles
  • Please note this property does not accept cats
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 3 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Robert 27th August 2026

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Located in a very beautiful valley with good access to coast and mountains. Main road very close but not an issue. Bonus is the Mach loop RAF low level training with planes going over occasionally. Very nicely renovated and updated cottage (bit of bathroom jealousy).

Reviewed by Angela 20th August 2026

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The view from this well planned cottage is spectacular. We were very comfortable and had the excitement of being under the Mach Loop. The garden is well planned with stylish furniture and barbecue. Our family of 7 plus 2 dogs had a lovely time.

Reviewed by Suhail 10th August 2026

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We had an enjoyable stay at the cottage, which is set in a lovely, picturesque location in Machynlleth to Cader Idris. The owners were helpful answering our queries promptly. The outdoor BBQ and dining facilities were a real advantage, and fortunately the weather was good enough for us to make full use of them. The mattresses were comfortable, anRead mored the kitchen was a good size with a reasonable standard of facilities. The family bathroom was also a decent size, with a good bath and shower. However, we felt the property was quite cramped for eight adults, particularly in the upstairs bedrooms and the main living area. The bedrooms felt overcrowded with the maximum number of beds in place, leaving little space to move around. Having only one WC upstairs for six adults was also quite difficult at times. The living room was similarly limited in space, especially around the large dining table, leaving minimal space to walk around the.The main living-room rug in particular was looking quite tired and could benefit from being replaced or thoroughly cleaned. The garden was another area where our expectations were different from reality. From the photographs, it appeared considerably larger than it actually was, and we found it to be much smaller than anticipated. Privacy was also quite limited. Much of the fencing separating the cottage from the owners property was below knee height, meaning there was very little separation between the two properties. As the owners live directly next door, we were conscious of the noise we were making throughout our stay. We were not having parties or playing loud music, but nevertheless felt we had to be mindful of normal family conversations and outdoor use because of the proximity of the neighbouring property. The cottage is also very close to the main road and is not particularly set back from it, so there was noticeable traffic noise, particularly when using the outside areas. Overall, the cottage has some good features, particularly the picturesque setting, outdoor facilities, comfortable mattresses and well-equipped kitchen. However, for a group of eight adults, we found the accommodation and bedrooms quite cramped, with limited privacy and more road noise than we had expected from the photographs. We would suggest that the listing photographs give a clearer impression of the actual size of the garden, living areas and bedrooms so that guests can have more realistic expectations before booking. Hide

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Wales Cottage Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.