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Cottage in hidden valley above the Mawddach Estuary
Mawddach holiday cottage - garden
Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh holiday cottage near Dolgellau
Kitchen/Diner in traditional Welsh holiday cottage
Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh cottage
Old Welsh dresser in lounge of Mawddach holiday cottage
Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh holiday cottage near Dolgellau
Holiday cottage North Wales Mawddach - lounge
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Dining area in Welsh cottage kitchen
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Double bedroom with views over the river
Bathroom on first floor with bath and shower over
Double bedroom on first floor with views over the garden
Twin bedroom on first floor with views to front of house
Shower room and w.c on ground floor
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Red Kite a familiar sight on the mid Wales landscape. There is a Kite feeding station open to visitors at Rhayader
Red Kite a familiar sight on the mid Wales landscape. There is a Kite feeding station open to visitors at Rhayader
Take an unforgettable trip on the Cambrian coastline railway which hugs the shore between Machynlleth and Pwllheli- passing Aberdovey, Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog and Criccieth
Take an unforgettable trip on the Cambrian coastline railway which hugs the shore between Machynlleth and Pwllheli- passing Aberdovey, Barmouth, Harlech, Porthmadog and Criccieth
The beautiful bridges and waterfalls in the Welsh woodlands
The beautiful bridges and waterfalls in the Welsh woodlands
Bathed in the setting sun, this mountainside holds the precious gold mine known as Clogau St David's. Located at Bontddu near Barmouth
Bathed in the setting sun, this mountainside holds the precious gold mine known as Clogau St David's. Located at Bontddu near Barmouth
The beautiful Mawddach Estuary, with plenty of riverside walks and nature trails to explore
The beautiful Mawddach Estuary, with plenty of riverside walks and nature trails to explore
Spend a day exploring Talyllyn lake in a boat or on foot
Spend a day exploring Talyllyn lake in a boat or on foot
Mawddach holiday cottage - garden
Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh holiday cottage near Dolgellau
Kitchen/Diner in traditional Welsh holiday cottage
Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh cottage
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Ty Glan Afon

(English Translation)
Ref: 1168
Between Barmouth & Dolgellau, Snowdonia National Park (View Location on a map)
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Accepts 1 Dog
£632 7 Night Breaks From
£15.05 Average Per Person Per Night
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Change to check-in/check-out times

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have temporarily adjusted our check-in to 5:30pm and check-out to 9:30am. Thank you for your understanding.

Cleaned and safe to visit

We are working with all our property owners to ensure property cleanliness and hygiene standards are consistently met. The owners of Ty Glan Afon have been advised on the latest NHS and government guidelines.

Entire Home To Yourself

You will be staying in this entire home with you and your loved ones.

Arrival Times

Check-in from 4:00PM and Check out by 10:00AM

Handpicked Highlights

Ty Glan Afon was handpicked by our team to join our portfolio. Here's just a few of the reasons we think you'll love staying in Ty Glan Afon too!

  • Traditional Snowdonia cottage
  • Discover historic treasures of the Mawddach Estuary
  • Drovers roads and footpaths from the door
  • Old stone bridges, waterfalls and wild goats
  • Peaceful setting 
  • Dog-friendly 

Excellent Quality
Rated 4.6/5 (read reviews)
Features You'll Love

  • Dog Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Private Parking
  • Real Fire
  • Rural Location
  • Family Friendly
  • Period Cottage
  • Cot Available
  • Detached Property

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About Ty Glan Afon

Traditional 350 yr old Snowdonia stone cottage in a picturesque valley above the Mawddach Estuary. Owned by the 11th generation of an 850 acre traditional Welsh hill farm. Sketched by author and illustrator, Alfred Wainwright on his travels.

  • Wild goats roam the upper reaches of this beautiful valley and have done for centuries.
  • Pedigree herds of Welsh Black cattle and Welsh mountain sheep graze the fields.
  • Ruskin wrote of this area 'There is no better walk than the one from Barmouth to Dolgellau than the walk from Dolgellau from Barmouth'
  • Lovers of the outdoors looking to escape with or without a dog will be pleased to use Ty Glan Afon as a very warm and comfortable base camp for exploring the area. Cosy autumn/winter days in front of the log burner or summer days out in the garden cooking on the BBQ.
  • Ideally located to walk the land, discover ancient ruins, old stone bridges and cascading waterfalls.
  • Author and illustrator Alfred Wainwright visited the cottage on his travels. The cottage owner remembers Wainwright sitting outside Ty Glan Afon with his grandfather.
  • Discover Welsh Gold Mining history in the foothills of the famous Clogau gold mines. Once the most prosperous mine in the British Isles, where now the wild goats roam amongst the swathes of heather and bluebells. You can see the famous mountain directly behind the cottage from the cottage windows. 
  • Recommended days out locally from your cottage to Dolgellau & Cadair Idris, Cregennan Lakes 
  • Days out further afield to Surf Snowdonia, Snowdon, Zip

      • Layout & Further Information

      3 Bedrooms sleeping maximum of 6. 2 Doubles and 1 Twin all 1st floor.

      Bathroom on 1st floor with full suite & shower over bath.

      Shower Room on ground floor with shower cubicle, toilet and washbasin.

      Kitchen well appointed & fully fitted with gas range cooker, dishwasher, larder fridge, dresser and display cabinet, table and chairs seating 6. Fridge/freezer in under-stairs cupboard

      Utility Room microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer

      Sitting Room large inglenook fireplace with wood burner, 1 x 2 seater and 1 x 3 seater sofa, easy chair and foot rest, large Welsh dresser, flat screen Free view TV

      Grounds medium sized garden, not enclosed, with sloping lawn, mature trees, wooden table and bench, round stone table with stone benches, barbecue. Care with toddlers please, streams nearby.

      NB Ty Glan Afon is not on mains water. Water pressure may be slow at times.

      Additional Information

      Short breaks - Winter

      WiFi - Yes (telephone with honesty box)

      Changeover - Friday

      Towels - Yes

      Parking - Yes, ample

      Fuel - Oil central heating and logs inclusive

      Dogs - 1 welcome free

      Travel cot - Yes

      Highchair - Yes

      Bed linen - Included as standard

      Please note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, certain facilities at some of our properties may not be deliverable. This may include - but is not limited to - swimming pools, hot tubs, and some shared communal areas. If you have a specific enquiry, please contact us by email here. Thank you for your understanding.

      Reviews & Comments
      Visitors Rate This Property 4.6/5

      All our reviews are independently handled via Feefo, that means each review is a 100% verified customer visiting Ty Glan Afon.

      Debbie Pink Verified Guest
      10th December 2021

      Beautiful cosy cottage nestled in the hills. Absolutely perfect for a peaceful break away, lovely walks on the doorstep and lovely waterfalls.

      Verified Guest
      3rd December 2021

      Wonderful cottage in a great location. Clean and well-presented with a few nice personal touches such as starter food pack, flowers and logs for the wood burner. A real home from home!

      Verified Guest
      29th October 2021

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      23rd October 2021

      Paula Wayne Verified Guest
      21st August 2021

      Had a wonderful week in this beautiful, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Great walks straight from door and we really appreciated welcome goodies. Thank you.

      Guestbook Comments

      If you've ever visited a holiday cottage before, you most likely have seen a guestbook in the property for guests to leave a review for others when they arrive. Each of the following comments was lovingly left by people just like you in the guestbook left at Ty Glan Afon.

      Richard
      28th December 2019

      Thanks for the welcome pack, very tasty. Perfect cottage, lashings of hot water. Very warm and well-equipped cottage. A brilliant time with family over Christmas, we all slept like logs!

      Alex
      20th September 2019

      Wonderful cottage. wonderful location, perfect holiday. We will be back! Thank you

      Chris & Elaine
      6th September 2019

      Perfect!Everything was just right, many thanks. Have booked our return visit already!

      Riddles family
      23rd July 2019

      Lovely cottage in a stunning location. We had a wonderful week with only one wet day. Walked the mountains and Cader Idris. We relaxed on the beach at Barmouth and swam in the river. Thank you for the welcoming scones, bread and milk. We've had the best holiday in years. 

      Rainbow triplets
      12th July 2019

      Woohooo thanks loads!!

      About the Area

      If you would like more information on the local area, please call us on 01348 837871 to speak to one of our friendly team.


      Mawddach Estuary & Cadair Idris

      • The countryside here is simply sublime - walk from the cottage into another world. The old drovers' road takes you along the ridge overlooking the Mawddach Estuary with views down to the sea and across to Cadair Idris (one of Wales' most beautiful mountains) 
      • The drovers' road, once the coaching road to Barmouth, with ruins of old hostelries where travellers stopped to rest and even the remains of an old jail where marauding bandits were locked up!
      • The Mawddach Estuary is skirted by the old railway track which is now a popular walking and cycle path - refreshments at the newly refurbished (2019)George III Inn overlooking the estuary are recommended.

      Coed y Brenin Forest, Talyllyn Lake near Welsh holiday cottage

      • Coed y Brenin Forest is wonderful for cyclists and walkers with its world-class purpose-built mountain biking tracks, a restaurant and paths throughout the forest.

      Talyllyn Lake & Railway

      • Talyllyn Lake with its wooden walkways and picnic areas is sure to delight walkers with its spectacular scenery.
      • Enjoy a trip around the picturesque lake onboard a nostalgic narrow gauge steam train.

      Harlech Castle

      • Harlech Castle was built in the 13th C by Edward I as part of his 'Iron Ring' intended to dominate the Welsh. The castle is in a remarkable state of preservation and classed as a World Heritage Site.

      Barmouth & Fairbourne

      • Barmouth, a traditional family seaside resort, is 5 miles away from this Welsh cottage with miles of unbroken golden sands and donkey rides
      • Fairbourne has a 2 mile stretch of safe golden sands with rock pools at either end. The Fairbourne & Barmouth Steam Railway runs through the village and along the seafront - the terminus is next to the mainline railway station - catch a train to Penrhyn Point, take the ferry across to Barmouth and return on foot across the Barmouth Bridge(or by train)

      Portmeirion

      • Designed and built by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis this picturesque Italianate village on its own private and beautiful peninsula is well worth a visit. There are formal gardens, riverside and woodland walk as well as a variety of interesting shops.

      Corris Craft Centre

      • Shopaholics will love the Corris Craft Centre where 6 crafts folk hand make and sell a selection of Welsh gifts including patchwork, quilting, glass, giftware, rustic furniture, cards, candles, jewellery, leather goods, wooden toys and pottery.

      Coed y Brenin Forest

      • One of Europe's premier cycling experiences, the Forestry Commission's mountain bike mecca home to an ever-increasing network of hand-built trails and a dual slalom course. There are trails suitable for families, novices and the experienced. Bikes can be hired and there is a shop and a cafe.

      Welsh Highland Railway, Porthmadog

      • A journey through the spectacularly scenic Snowdonia aboard this heritage train is not to be missed. The train will stop at the sheds on route for enthusiasts to climb aboard the engines.

      Enjoy fulfilling Welsh holidays all year round in this characterful cottage in North Wales.

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      Cottage in hidden valley above the Mawddach Estuary
      Mawddach holiday cottage - garden
      Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh holiday cottage near Dolgellau
      Kitchen/Diner in traditional Welsh holiday cottage
      Lounge with wood-burner in rural Welsh cottage
      Old Welsh dresser in lounge of Mawddach holiday cottage

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