Guests say
Penty is a beautifully maintained cottage in Dolgellau, praised for its stunning mountain views, peaceful setting, and proximity to the town centre. Guests consistently highlight the spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable, airy living spaces. The upside-down layout maximises the scenery, and the property is dog-friendly. While the lack of WiFi and some steep access points are noted, these are minor compared to the overwhelmingly positive feedback. The friendly and helpful owner is frequently mentioned, making this an excellent base for exploring North Wales and Snowdonia.
Cleanliness is repeatedly praised, with guests describing the cottage as spotless, immaculate, and very well maintained. No significant negative comments were made regarding cleanliness.
The location is highly rated for its breathtaking views, peaceful surroundings, and easy access to Dolgellau and local attractions. Some mention the steep hill, but this is generally seen as a minor issue.
Guests find the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with special mention of comfy beds and modern heating. A few guests found the mattresses firmer than preferred, but this did not detract from overall comfort.
Facilities are excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, modern amenities, and thoughtful touches. The main drawback is the lack of WiFi and some comments about TV size and garden access, but these are outweighed by the positives.
The owner is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and responsive to feedback. While guests appreciate the attention to detail and occasional small touches, there is no mention of guaranteed gifts, so these cannot be assured for future stays.
About this property
A semi-detached upside down Dolgellau cottage, on a 40-acre livestock smallholding, half a mile from the centre of the delightful market town of Dolgellau. This Dolgellau holiday accommodation takes full advantage of magnificent views of the Cader Idris mountain range, and is only 1 mile from the famous Precipice Walk which John Ruskin said "is one of the most sublime views in Europe". This Dolgellau cottage provides comfortable, light and airy accommodation perfect for a family holiday or romantic break. The pretty town centre is only a 10-minute walk downhill from this Dolgellau cottage offering a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
This Dolgellau cottage is a perfect base from which to explore the beautiful National Park and stunning coastline. The Dolgellau holiday accommodation is close to a golf course, is 5 minutes from the start of the Mawddach bike trail at Cader Idris and only 3 miles from the renowned mountain bike centre at Coed-y-Brenin. It is also less than 10 miles from the lovely beaches at Barmouth and Fairbourne.
Located in the heart of southern Snowdonia, between the imposing Cader Idris mountain range and the sea, is the small market town of Dolgellau. This fabulous holiday base is a prefect spot from which to combine the many outdoor pursuits on offer in Snowdonia with the soft sandy beaches of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovey. With a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat the town is well placed for access to other nearby coastal resorts. This is a quiet, peaceful location, ideal for outdoor activities amongst the superb scenery, mountains, forests, waterfalls, castles and beaches.
Accommodation
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First floor open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with coal-effect electric fire and wonderful mountain views.
Full central heating.Storage heaters with electric fire in sitting area.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, WiFi, 32" flat screen TV with Freeview and Amazon Prime, DVD, video.
All fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 2 cars - one at front, one at back.
Small rear lawned area with garden furniture, BBQ and views of the Cader Idris mountain range.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Dolgellau amenities 10 mins walk.
Note: The garden is open to the main road - children and dogs should be supervised at all times.
Note: There is a folding bed for extra flexibility.
Note: Property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility issues.
Reviews (59)
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Maria
I loved it and my family too , we may come back sometime soon
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Sarah
It was comfortable and had what we needed. Very close to the town but felt like it was in the countryside. Gorgeous views from the front and back. There were benches out of the front and back. We enjoyed using both of these while appreciating the views.
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Richard
Unbeknownst to us our stay coincided with the music/beer festival. Absolutely fantastic. The cottage is superbly situated, and so comfortable and spotless clean. One tiny niggle would be the big knife is very flimsy, and tricky to use, although we departed with all fingers in tact. 100% would return