Stable Cottage
2-bedroom cottage (1 king, 1 twin/king). Dog friendly. See Specifics for further details.
Laundry Cottage
1-bedroom cottage plus a sofabed for a child. Dog friendly. See Specifics for further details.
Workshop Cottage
1-bedroom cottage plus a sofabed for a child; see Specifics for further details.
Gareth’s dad was from Tywyn and his nan lived here until she was 105, so he spent every summer holiday in the area. Now living in Cheshire, and with his dad no longer with us, Gareth wanted a reason to keep coming back to this place he loves. When Llanfendigaid came on the market, he jumped at the opportunity to buy it. The vision is to shape it in a way that’s sympathetic to its history while updating it so the infrastructure remains strong for years to come. A keen environmentalist who loves the outdoors and great interiors, Gareth is passionate about preserving and enhancing this special place.
Owner, Gareth and his family
They love
“Sitting in the garden on a dark winter evening and watching the stars.”
We love
The layering of old and new: exposed brick walls and original ceiling beams, blended with beautiful contemporary fabrics.
You may not love
No phone signal. You’ll need a car to reach shops, pubs etc.
Sustainability.
Ground-source heat pumps, electricity by a renewable supplier, eco-friendly materials used in the renovations, and the owners upcycle and repurpose where possible.
Surrounds.
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Sunset from the Hut by Adell Explores -
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Tal-y-llyn Lake by Chris Williams -
Aberdyfi Beach © Visit Snowdonia -
Tal-y-llyn © Visit Mid Wales -
Harlech Castle © Valeryegorov -
Snowdonia © Neil Mark Thomas via Unsplash -
Cardigan Bay © Danny Thomas via Unsplash
- The estate is right on the coast in Cardigan Bay, a long sweeping arc which joins the Llyn peninsula in the north with Pembrokeshire in the south, and is fringed by amazing empty beaches.
- Walk the Wales Coastal Path in either direction keeping an eye out for wild dolphins and seals, then loop back over the hills to return to the estate.
- Or simply stroll down to Tonfanau Beach and explore the caves (20 mins from the door); can you find the one with a tunnel back to the estate?
- On fair-weather days, swim in the estate’s indoor pool or head into Tywyn, which has a traditional independent cinema serving great nachos and popcorn topped with sweets!
- Take the steam train to Harlech Castle, a World Heritage Site entered via a ‘floating’ footbridge. On the way back get off at Barmouth for an hour to wander around the seaside town’s quirky shops and eat mussels overlooking the sea.
- We love Aberdovey’s white-sand beach and the Aberdyfi Ice Cream Company serves the best ice cream ever. Get the kids crab fishing from the jetty, take a boat trip from the harbour or go kayaking out into Cardigan Bay.
- You’re staying within Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia) with its 9 mountain ranges, 15 peaks over 3,000 feet and 23 miles of sweeping coastline.
- Swim at Tal-y-llyn, a stunning ribbon lake circled by a walking trail, with plenty of entry spots for dipping. Afterwards, go for lunch at the Ty’n Y Cornel Hotel (20 mins’ drive).
- Dogs will love the Dolgoch Falls walk, a chain of 3 waterfalls cascading down through mystical woodland with lots of dog-friendly swimming spots along the way.
Details.
- Cottages in the grounds of the Llanfendigaid Estate (6 cottages on site in total; these 3 are our favourites)
- Stable Cottage (sleeps 4): upstairs kingsize bedroom, twin bedroom, bathroom with shower/tub; open-plan living downstairs with woodburner, table and chairs, and full kitchen. Dog friendly.
- Workshop Cottage (sleeps 2-3): double height, open-plan cottage. Mezzanine with king/twin beds and bathroom with shower, open-plan downstairs with sofa (or sofabed for 1 child), woodburner, table and chairs, and full kitchen. No dogs.
- Laundry Cottage (sleeps 2-3): double height, open-plan cottage. Mezzanine with king/twin beds, downstairs bathroom with walk-in shower, open-plan living area with sofa (or sofabed for 1 child), woodburner, table and chairs, and full kitchen. Dog friendly.
- All have:
- Fully-equipped kitchen including fridge freezer, electric hob, oven and coffee machine
- Household basics
- Toiletries
- Board games, books and Smart TV
- Garden with picnic table and BBQ
- Travel cot and high chair available
- Washing machine
- No phone signal but good WiFi
- The owners are available by WhatsApp; there’s also a full-time housekeeper on site
- Shared access to indoor heated swimming pool
- Drive to shops, pubs and restaurants (10-15 mins)
- Local bike hire
- Booking conditions: no minimum stays / set check in days
- Remember to pack: pool towels and swimsuits, wellies/walking boots
30% deposit, with the balance due 7 days prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 7 days + prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if cancelled within 7 days of stay.
See our full booking Ts & Cs
FAQs.
In 4pm / out 10am
Yes up to 2 dogs are welcome free of charge in both Laundry and Stable, but must be kept out of bedrooms and off furniture.
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