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Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage

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Living room
Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blaenau Ffestiniog, WLS
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Eryri National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Zip World Llechwedd
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage

Nestled in the incredible Snowdonia National Park, this historic cottage is quirky, full of character, and has excellent mountain views. With a unique spiral staircase and a wonderful cottage garden to capture the imagination, Dolwar Cottage is a fantastic hidden gem from which to explore North Wales.

On the ground floor, there is a welcoming living room, with sofas and armchair to sink into and the television perched in the decorative range - still in situ from when the room was the original kitchen! With views from the back of the house out across the garden and to the mountains beyond, this is a great space to relax after your day of adventures. 

On a lower ground floor level, the kitchen-dining room is equally characterful, with the dining space having a door out to the garden at the rear, dining table to seat four, and two additional stools at the breakfast bar if needed. The kitchen is very well equipped having a washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, fridge and freezer. 

Upstairs, the bedrooms, one king size and one double, both enjoy beautiful far reaching views and have original fireplaces intact which make lovely decorative features. Continuing up to the top of the spiral staircase, there is a further room up on the second floor with skylight views, and lots of games and puzzles. The bathroom is also up on this floor, with a stunning corner bath and traditional handheld shower, fantastic for relaxing in peace and winding down. 

The garden, nicely secluded with mature greenery, has two separate patio areas, the largest having dining table and chairs, and a smaller one at the end of the garden with bistro table and chairs, great for sitting out and enjoying balmy evenings.

Locally, there is a staggering amount to choose from when planning what to see and do. Llan Ffestiniog is a bustling village with local convenience store, historic church and friendly pub Y Pengwern. The larger town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is within easy reach, with it's popular railway, and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zipworld only a short distance away. 

Whether you love hiking, mountain biking and outdoor activities, or exploring the stunning coastline there is sure to be something for everyone. Mount Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa to use it's proper Welsh name, is less than 20miles distant and the surrounding area offers plenty of walking routes and beautiful lakes amongst the mountains just waiting to be discovered. 

Criccieth Beach, Harlech Beach and Black Rock Sands are all roughly 30 minutes away, and with Anglesey just the other side of the mountain, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Please note there is a travel cot and highchair available to use on request, please mention when booking. 

Access Info:
-Three steps up to the front door from street level
-Access to bedrooms via spiral staircase only - please supervise children at all times.
-Doorways are all standard widths

Booking Terms:
-Dolwar Cottage is happy to welcome up to 2 dogs, but please ensure that they stay off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
-Children of all ages are welcome at Dolwar Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Zip World Llechwedd and Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways are also worth visiting.
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Llan Ffestiniog, WLS

What's nearby

  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Eryri National Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Zip World Llechwedd - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Portmeirion Central Piazza - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 30 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Talsarnau Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Foxes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grapes Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Y Pengwern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪DeNiros Cafe Blaenau Ffestiniog - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Dolwar Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cae Bryn Coed and Coed Cynfal National Nature Reserve. Llyn y Cefn and Cellb are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Joanne

Lovely property in quiet village.

Lovely views from the rear of the property. You definitely need a car to get to places and the local pub isn’t much to be desired unfortunately. However, local people were friendly and the property was very comfortable and warm. We would definitely stay again if we were returning to the area.
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Was a nice adventure

Very nice spiral staircase, cosy rooms and great location to nearby attractions
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Nice location

Nice location for touring North Wales. Kitchen had everything we needed. Very cozy. There were quite a few cobwebs.
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

A little cottage

The cottage was well furnished with comfy seating and beds. The garden was overgrown and so we couldn't sit out on the warm evenings. There was a slight smell of damp coming up from the basement kitchen. This was noticeable after the cottage was shut up for the day.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Lovely house, cosy, comfy beds, great kitchen, nice shortbread and Welsh cakes, friendly locals, goo

Lovely house, cosy, comfy beds, great kitchen, nice shortbread and Welsh cakes, friendly locals, good pub nearby.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Perfect

Great little gem, hidden away yet in a perfect spot. Lovely welcome pack and little details which added to the experience. The space is deceptively big and loved the separation. Beds were excellent and the kitchen well equipped. Lots to love and will come back. The lack of a traditional shower was not a major issue but we felt the amount of water to fill a bath due to large size of the tub seemed a waste of water (from a sustainable viewpoint)

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break away

Had a lovely stay at Dolwar cottage. Enjoyed playing board ganes with the kids and went on a couple of great walks nearby. Cottage clean and beds comfy. Really cosy place to relax. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

John

Lovely quirky little cottage

Location was good The garden definitely needs landscaping, it was unusable as so overgrown & such a shame as the views would be beautiful from the windows

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wet well equipped cottage

Excellent cottage, very comfortable, warm and welcoming. Very well equipped kitchen, great views and ideal for exploring. If you are 6ft + like 2 in our party, get used to brushing your head on low ceilings and staircase on the lower ground floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Lovely home from home stay, lots of little things made this place special

Lovely home from home stay, lots of little things made this place special. Milk in the fridge when we arrived, Welsh cakes ready and heating was on 😁 Nothing all was great
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Everything except the lilliputuan proportions

Everything except the lilliputuan proportions. If you&#39re above 5ཆ'' you&#39ll need to watch yourself. Kitchen is really nicely furnished, nice tough having both milk and oat &#39milk' in the fridge on arrival. Really liked the old fireplaces, comfortable couches. Beds are a bit short if like me you&#39re quite tall, but I wasn&#39t scared that a monster was going to steal my dangling off the edge feet, they were however extremely comfortable and i slept incredibly well.. And the views were absolutely astonishing. . The bathroom wasn&#39t ideal for me. Low sloping ceiling and my proclivity for banging my head made this room less than ideal. But if you&#39re a normal person who&#39s aware of their own size, I don&#39t think it&#39d be too much of a problem.

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