Guests say
Bryn Araul is a charming, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil rural setting near Dolgellau, ideal for walkers, dog owners, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests consistently praise the welcoming hosts, secure garden, and abundance of thoughtful touches. The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with beautiful surroundings and easy access to both mountains and beaches. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, a small number mention issues with heating and occasional comfort concerns. Overall, guests enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay, with many returning year after year.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and tidy, with only one review mentioning cleanliness concerns such as a musty smell and some dust. The overwhelming majority of feedback is positive regarding cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and ideal for exploring both coast and mountains. Guests appreciate the rural setting, nearby walks, and proximity to Dolgellau and local attractions.
The cottage is widely regarded as cosy, warm, and comfortable, with a secure garden for dogs. A few guests mentioned issues with heating and mattress comfort, but most found the accommodation very pleasant.
Guests consistently praise the well-equipped kitchen, log burner, secure garden, and additional amenities such as beach toys and information leaflets. A couple of minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Many reviews highlight the generous welcome basket, dog beds, and other thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, but the hosts’ attention to detail is frequently commended.
About this property
A North Wales woodland retreat; a fairytale cottage for magical holidays..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Books, Games, Woodburner
Dining room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Wine larder (honesty box). External shed with washing machine, tumble dryer and beach toys. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. A North Wales holiday cottage almost straight from a children’s story book and set in a magical location surrounded by woodland. A real welcome awaits with fresh homemade Welsh cakes, cupcakes and a bottle of wine. Bird boxes and feeders around the cottage ensure birdsong throughout the year; nuthatches, nesting blue tits and even woodpeckers can be seen feeding. There are beach toys in the shed for long summer days and sledges for winter fun. Guests will love feeding the ducks and chickens in the owners’ garden nearby.
Inside the cottage, pristine white interiors, bedrooms with simple crisp white bedding and pretty accessories greet visitors. In the living room a crackling log fire in the wood burner makes a cosy retreat, or you can open the patio doors for an enchanting woodland atmosphere. Spend your evenings relaxing in the porch of this small woodland retreat and absorb the tranquil setting. The double bedroom has an Edwardian dressing table and wardrobe, and both bedrooms feature a 1930’s fireplace.
In Snowdonia National Park you can discover breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, steam trains, excellent local produce, fascinating industrial heritage and exhilarating adventure activities. Fairbourne and Barmouth are a pleasant drive away, with miles of golden sands at Barmouth and a smaller sandy beach at Fairbourne. Drive down to the lovely seaside resort of Aberdovey with candy-coloured houses, a long uncrowded beach and seaside atmosphere.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Centre for Alternative Technology
Reviews (33)
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Rachel Critchley
If you want a beautiful location with door step walks this is your cottage. It is genuinely welcoming as well. A really nice cottage with a lovely safe garden full of birds. Perfect homely space in which to explore an incredible area.
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Confirmed Guest
Well equipped cottage. Secure woodland garden. Quiet, rural location, walks from the cottage, only 4 miles to Dolgellau. Had beach toys/bodyboard/ deck chairs we could use - very useful. Welcome basket kindly thought out for all of us (dog and 2yr old). Dog bed and towels for us to use. Very pleased.
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Robert Compton
A lovely well stocked cottage in a fantastic setting although quite far away from most major visiting places/attractions, the cottage itself was lovely, roomy, everything you needed and more, had a lovely stay, although the weather was too hot , took a while to get to places we wanted to visit but apart from that everything was great