Abergwynant

"In glorious grounds of woodland and gardens, with direct access to the wide waters of the Mawddach . . ."

Five of the cottages here have been created from a row of lovely 200-year-old barns; Butler’s Cottage, is a wing of the Hall. There is plenty of space for relaxation in an enormous, shared walled garden, which in the old days was dedicated to the task of providing vegetables for the estate’s kitchens. Furnished to a very high standard, these holiday cottages retain the charm of their original character and the architectural integrity of their structure, displaying many old beams.

Outstanding in interest for birdwatchers, photographers, artists, climbers and all nature lovers, the peaceful surrounding landscape of ridges, valleys and lakes runs deep into the National Park towards the peaks of Snowdonia. The popular Mawddach Trail - once the trackbed of a railway which ran from 1865 until 1965- provides excellent level walking, whilst Coed y Brenin, a few miles north of Dolgelau on the A470, is a honeypot for mountain biking enthusiasts. Adventurous souls can also try the 'Go Ape' high wire ropes course here.

The long back of the Cader Idris massif challenges the energetic with some stiff scrambles, and rewards with stunning summit views down to the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary. For train enthusiasts the Great Little Trains of Wales at Towyn, Ffestiniog and Bala make an interesting day out.

The Victorian resort of Fairbourne (5 miles) has a sandy beach, one of many along this coast. Boating, fishing and surfing facilities at Barmouth (8 miles), as well as restaurants, inns and town attractions. White-water rafting and wind-surfing facilities available at Lake Bala – the largest natural lake in Wales. Several golf courses within easy reach, including one at Dolgellau (3 miles), a snug market town, once the centre of a gold rush during the 19th-century. There is pony-trekking available at Fairbourne. Sports centre & shops at Dolgellau -3 miles, pub 1 mile.

All cottages have:

• Bed linen and towels included
• Freesat TV, DVD or Video, CD Player
• Microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer
• Shared laundry room with coin-operated w/machine and t/dryer
• Shared secure walled garden
• Shared garden furniture
• Shared BBQ
• Parking
• Natural spring water supply from borehole
• No smoking
• Friday to Friday
• Electricity and Night Storage Heating included