Gors y Gader Nr Dolgellau & Barmouth, Snowdonia National Park

• At the foot of Cadair Idris, Wales's second highest mountain, this is a comfortable, spacious holiday home in a stunning location near to the beautiful Mawddach Estuary,
• The L shaped sitting/dining room opens into a small conservatory and there are breathtaking mountain views from the large lawn garden - a lovely peaceful holiday home to relax in.
• A charming honey coloured dining suite seats 6 for formal dining. A pine table in the kitchen is ideal for informal family meals.
• Light airy bedrooms in muted shades invite rest and relaxation.

• Located in the southern end of Snowdonia National Park, Cadair Idris, 'the chair of Idris', is one of Wales' most popular mountains and the second highest after Snowdon. There are several routes to the summit all straight forward but a relentless upward effort. On clear days the views from the top are stunning.

• Dolgellau is a handsome dark stoned market town with interesting shops and good restaurants. The monthly farmers' market is perfect for stocking up on local produce. Local amenities include bank, post office cafe with WiFi, supermarket, chemist, doctors surgery, vet and a filling station.

• Experience the thrill of the forest on a mountain bike. Coed y Brenin was Britain's first dedicated mountain bike trail centre. An extensive network of trails has been developed and colour coded providing excellent rides for all levels of experience from very easy to very difficult. Fun for all the family with a visitor centre, café, adventure playground, walkways and world class mountain bike trails.

Explore Coed y Brenin Forest on foot

• Pick up an audio guide at the forest visitor centre and learn about the wildlife, farming practices and droving history of the area as you walk. Complete your visit at the Forest Cafe where home made food and drinks are served. There is a shop and children play areas too.

• Coed y Brenin Forest offers one of Europe's premier cycling experiences on all weather trails. Take your own bike or hire one from Dolgellau Cycle Shop they do repairs and bicycle sales too. Purpose built cycle trails have been built to suit all levels of cyclists.
  

• Machynlleth, a pleasant drive away through spectacular mountain passes, holds a renowned weekly market - no superstores or chain shops but unique locally owned shops selling food, crafts, jewellery and artworks.

• .One of Britain's most important centres for environmental concerns near Machynlleth is well worth a visit.

• Fairbourne is the nearest beach (dog friendly between Oct and March)- park the car and step directly onto the beach. Aberdyfi, further down the coast (dog friendly between Oct and March), is a pretty seaside resort with pastel coloured terraces fronting a large sandy beach and quaint old harbour.

• Barmouth is an easy drive away with its long sandy beaches which stretch up to Shell Island (pet friendly all year round) beyond which is the sweeping bay of Harlech - all perfectly peaceful and uncrowded.

• Home of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, fascinating Maritime Museum, a variety of interesting and individual shops and a choice of places to eat and drink.

• Visitors are welcome to try game fishing in salmon & sea trout river pools and a well stocked brown & rainbow trout lake. Day and weekly permits are available phone 01341 422706

• The family friendly 3 mile Precipice Walk at Dolgellau takes about one and a half hours. It offers stunning views of the Mawddach estuary and Snowdonia

• Enjoy a meal at The Goat Inn a good food pub with a warm, convivial atmosphere.
• The Royal Ship offers a warm welcome, fine food and beer served all day.

• Experience the thrill of walking with these intelligent, gentle and beautiful creatures. A memorable outing for the whole family. Be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

• Take a one hour drive south into Ceredigion to see the dolphin rich waters of Cardigan Bay and visit the coastal university town of Aberystwyth, home to the National Library of Wales. Look up what's on the vibrant Arts Centre, walk along the elegant promenade, take a ride on the Cliff Railway or take the steam train through the Rheidol Valley to Devil's Bridge and back. Shop, eat out and explore the castle ruins.