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Maesgwm Farm Cottage

Ganllwyd, near Dolgellau, North Wales
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Cot available
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At a glance

  • A fabulous, stone cottage, with stunning views over the forests and mountains of the Rhinogs and Snowdonia
  • Meet the animals on the farm and explore the wonderful large grounds
  • Enjoy walking and cycling through the glorious scenery right on your doorstep
Property code: OC-WAH569

This characterful 200-year-old stone cottage is situated on the owners’ smallholding with sheep, pigs, hens and ducks and is perfect for a family or group of friends looking for a peaceful holiday in a rural retreat. The hillside location affords magnificent views over the Rhinogs and southern Snowdonia mountains. Coed-y-Brenin Forest (4 miles) offers access to numerous forest walks or mountain biking trails for all abilities.

Step inside this delightful traditional property, and your eye is taken by the beamed rooms, impressive inglenook fireplace, antique furniture and exposed stone walls that blend effortlessly with contemporary comforts. The spacious lounge has comfortable sofas, a TV for entertainment and a multi-fuel burner to stay snug in the cooler months, making this a great place for socialising at the end of the day. The hand-made fitted kitchen and diner has everything you need to rustle up some family favourites and boasts a feature stone wall, and a door to the rear patio. There is also a ground-floor shower room. Upstairs is a contemporary bathroom and three bedrooms - one king-size and two twins. Outside, the sunny rear gated patio has a BBQ and garden furniture. There is also an open lawned area to the front of the cottage, and if you explore the smallholding, you’ll find picnic benches around the pond.

This scenic location is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding natural beauty. It is ten miles to visit the scenic Mawddach Estuary or experience the sandy beaches and the dramatic coastline between Porthmadog and Barmouth (15 miles). Barmouth’s sand and shingle beach is perfect for bucket and spade days. The town of Dolgellau (7 miles) is at one of the Mawddach Trail from where you can begin a beautiful cycle trail along the estuary to Barmouth.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 2 twin bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room, 1 contemporary bathroom
  • Electric oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility with fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Cot and highchair available
  • TV and DVD player in lounge
  • Enclosed patio area with outdoor furniture. Shared grounds with grassed areas, unfenced pond, picnic benches and animals
  • Young children will need supervision by pond and in the grounds beyond the gated patio
  • Private parking
  • Children’s books and games
  • Shop 5 miles, pub 3 miles, beach 15 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Emma Beagley

This property is personally managed by Emma.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tori 28th June 2026

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Lovely owners, on hand for any help. Good walks on your doorstep. Comfortable cottage for 6 people.

Reviewed by Sophie 24th February 2026

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We had such a wonderful stay at this charming cottage in Wales. The location is absolutely perfect right inside Coed-y-Brenin forest, which made it ideal for exploring the park and enjoying the incredible scenery and walks on the doorstep. It felt beautifully secluded and peaceful (with great views), yet still within easy reach of all the activitiRead morees on offer at the coast and in the mountains. The cottage itself was spotless, comfortable and extremely well-equipped it had everything we needed and we enjoyed the log burner. There was also plenty of space for our group of four adults, two children and a dog. John and Mae were such warm, welcoming hosts, and we appreciated the privacy they gave us. A great cottage in a fantastic area with with loads to do for all ages - were already talking about coming back and wouldnt hesitate to recommend it! Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 15th September 2025

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If you like peace and quiet on your holiday this is the place for you A beautiful spot in the mountains with fabulous views and lovely walks right from your front door, but only a short drive to towns and beaches. Three generations of us stayed and had a wonderful holiday. This was our second visit.

Reviewed by Phillip 31st August 2025

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Lovely cottage set in a beautiful peaceful area. Hosts are lovely and go above and beyond. Well recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Zoe 13th June 2025

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A fantastic stay at Maesgwyn Farm Cottage. Spotlessly clean & homely, our wonderful hosts Mae & John were incredibly welcoming making for a very comfortable and enjoyable weeks stay. Perfectly located for exploring the coast and mountains of Snowdonia with activities to suit all family members. We stayed with our 2 year old and dog who had the bestRead more time scampering up mountains, playing by Afons & Coeds, running on the beaches & playing in the waves at Harlech. If you're into mountain bike riding, there is a track right by the house which would be a lot of fun! Spectacular views from the outdoor terrace too. A truly special location and we would highly recommend to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret & Brian 15th September 2024

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We were delighted with the lovely farm house. In every respect it was superb. Extremely comfortable. Very clean and well equipped and the location was second to none with many lovely walks on the doorstep and beautiful beaches within half an hours drive. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Elaine 1st September 2024

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Lovely cottage tucked well away. All things youd want to visit in N Wales are less than an hours drive away. We loved the setting and the nature around us, especially the bats and owls.

Reviewed by Laura 12th August 2024

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We had a lovely stay, the house is really well located, close to some great hills, lakes and riverside walks. The house was very comfortable and well equipped, and our hosts were very friendly and helpful.

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