Arthfan

2 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 4. 1 Double and 1 Twin both on 1st floor.

Bathroom with toilet, washbasin and bath with shower over on 1st floor.

Kitchen/Dining/Lounge open plan with well appointed fully fitted kitchen, electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, small upright freezer, washing machine, table and chairs seating 4. A small dresser and bar divide the kitchen and lounge area which has an electric wood burning style fire, cream leather 3 piece suite, TV/DVD. French doors to grounds, magnificent views.

Grounds medium enclosed garden with lawns, garden furniture. Storage for mountain bikes. There is a small stream at side of property which is fenced off.

Additional Information

Short breaks - No

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Saturday

Towels - No

Parking - Yes, ample

Fuel - Electric storage heaters inclusive

Dogs - 2, welcome free

Travel cot - Yes

Highchair - No

• Public footpaths are within walking distance of both Gors y Gader 1063 and Arthfan and this is an ideal location for enjoying the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking with world-class purpose built trails at Coed y Brenin Forest Centre. 
  

Family Attractions in Snowdonia

• Visit Zip World for a wealth of family fun. Try Bounce Below trampolines strung across an old slate cavern and lit by colourful neon lights. Hurtle through the forest on the Fforest Coaster, toboggans on rails. Ride at 100 mph on Europe's longest zip wire. Try learning or improving your surfing skills at state of the art Surf Snowdonia's Wave Lagoon far from the sea.

Pet friendly holiday cottage near Fairbourne Railway

• Pay once and ride all day on this nostalgic 1895 railway from Fairbourne to Barmouth. The sandy beach backed by a pebble ridge at Fairbourne has Blue Flag status and amazing coastal views.

• Enjoy peace and tranquillity with beautiful scenic walks or drive the mountain road down to the market town of Dolgellau. Northward takes you up to the car park and picnic area at the start of the Cader Idris climb - the walk to the summit is fairly strenuous, only for the fit!
• Dolgellau just 2 miles away from the holiday cottage with a good range of local amenities including interesting individual shops, supermarket, bank, post office, cafe with WiFi, chemist, doctors surgery, vet and filling station.It is an interesting town full of 17th and 18th century architecture, myriad lanes, alleyways lined with pretty cottages and town houses and a monthly Farmers Market - excellent food, fruit and vegetables. 

• Fairbourne and Barmouth are only a few miles away from this pet friendly holiday cottage and are the nearest beaches with safe bathing. 

• Walk or cycle along the Mawddach Estuary Trail - Wales' finest, the flat disused railway track winds its way along the southern edge of the Estuary from Dolgellau to Barmouth and can be joined at various points along the way.
• Another delightful drive is down to the village of Arthog passing Cregenan Lakes with panoramic views of the estuary.
• Dysynni Valley, a remote place and an ornitholigists paradise with Red Kite, cormorants and buzzards at Bird' s Rock and the romantic ruins of Castell y Bere, once home to Welsh Princes is a lovely drive away. 

• Aberdyfi is a beautiful seaside town on the Dyffi Estuary with interesting shops and the famous Penhelig Hotel - superb food in stylish surroundings. 

• This is one of the world' s most renowned eco-centres, full of positive ideas on how to combat global warming - an interesting day out in all weathers and in nearby Machynlleth there is a vegetarian café - delicious home made food - vegetable curries and gooey chocolate cookies to die for!
• National Centre for Welsh Folk Music at Dolgellau is an award winning visitor attraction. 

• Beachcombers will love Shell Island, shells are found in abundance particularly after storms.
• Tywyn has 5 miles of golden sands awarded with Blue Flag status. The beach is popular for water sports. 

• Less than an hour drive away will bring you to Criccieth, 'Gateway to the Lleyn Peninsula'. Explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a magnificent coastline, countless lovely beaches, secret coves and sleepy villages.

• Criccieth's Marine beach and Main beach both have Blue Flage status. They are a mixture of sand and pebbles with rock pools to explore and wonderful views. Ideal for family fun and walking, safe for bathing.
• Llanbedr is a large sandy beach backed by dunes. 

• A great family day out whatever the weather. Many of the animals are housed in farm buildings. Children will love holding baby rabbits, guinea pigs and puppies. There is an outdoor play area and picnic spot.