Boasting a rural position on the foothills of Cadair Idris in Islawr-dref near Dolgellau, is the inviting, stone-built property, Y Gribyn, has been converted from an outbuilding to the adjacent 19th-century old village school, where the owners are often in residence to welcome you. Y Gribyn provides a cosy comfortable base to explore this stunning part of Wales.The location and facilities are best suited for outdoor enthusiasts wishing to engage with the magnitude of opportunities on offer within the Snowdonia National Park, as well as the picturesque coast. A compact open-plan living space and kitchen area combined is where you will enjoy your evenings and plan your expeditions for the next day. At the end of the day full of adventure, you will sleep soundly in the nicely presented double bedroom with wall-mounted and under-bed storage and a window that floods the space with natural light in the morning, looking out towards the surrounding countryside. On sunny days, dine al fresco or have an evening drink on the patio opposite the old school and take in the picturesque surroundings. For those special occasions, venture into the historic market town of Dolgellau where you will find a selection of restaurants and pubs, as well as several shops for picking up the essentials. There are a magnitude of walks from the doorstep of the cottage ranging from the challenges of the mountain peak Cadair Idris, the magical isolation of the Cregennan Lakes, or the beautiful and unfolding landscape of the Mawddach Estuary; keen cyclists will be delighted with the nearby Coed y Brenin Forest Park. Alternatively, head to the coast where you can soak up the sun at the sandy beaches, Fairbourne awaits with its long stretch of shingle shores and beachfront golf club. Further along the coast is the Victorian seaside town of Barmouth, a place making for a great day out, where you can go crabbing in its Marina, climb to Dina Oleo and view the beautiful stone-built town below, or simply bask in the sun on the popular Traeth Abermaw Beach. Make your way into the Snowdonia National Park to find more outdoors activities, from thrilling zipwires to kayaking in white waters; or continue to travel along the coast to discover more picturesque settlements, including the Italianate village of Portmeirion. A healthy and spirited outdoors break is waiting to be experienced with Y Gribyn as your base.

The quaint market town of Dolgellau rests in the centre of southern Snowdonia, at the foot of the Cader Idris mountain range and within easy access to the coast, making for a delightful holiday destination. After partaking in exciting outdoors activities within the National Park or watersports along the coast, holiday-goers can come back to this peaceful base to relish delicious meals at its selection of pubs, or grab essentials from the town's convenience stores.

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