Ysgubor | Dinas Mawddwy | Ty'n-y-celyn | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.7★

11 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Four poster bed
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

118 Customer Review(s)

Holly
October 2024

“We’ve recently returned from our second stay at this property - we loved our first stay, and our second stay didn’t disappoint.”

As a large extended family group - including different ages, kids and dogs - the spacious and flexible accommodation is perfect for us and we always spend many an evening playing darts and pool. It’s an old cottage so there are lots of original features and it’s furnished in a less modern fashion but this is perfectly in keeping with the house and area - and we love the cozy, homely feel of the place! The rural location is perfect for a quiet relaxed break away from it all with plenty ...

As a large extended family group - including different ages, kids and dogs - the spacious and flexible accommodation is perfect for us and we always spend many an evening playing darts and pool. It’s an old cottage so there are lots of original features and it’s furnished in a less modern fashion but this is perfectly in keeping with the house and area - and we love the cozy, homely feel of the place! The rural location is perfect for a quiet relaxed break away from it all with plenty of walks and beautiful scenery nearby, and beaches within half an hours drive. The owners are lovely and super attentive and we would happily go back and stay again!

- Holly, October 2024
Michelle October 2024

“Fabulous Farmhouse full of character and charm, owners were amazing and were there to welcome us and make sure we were happy and had everything we needed.”

Lovely time had would totally recommend this property and owners

- Michelle, October 2024
Janet August 2024

“Property very tired.”

Could do with a good make over. Had a clean everything before use in cupboards as was covered in previous occupants food. Although fridge's appeared to work they they had a strange smell about them. Place definitely left cleaner when we left. Large bedroom off the kitchen was not suitable for anyone over 5ft 5inches due to low door frame. Other large bedroom was difficult to sleep in due to no blind up at sky light window which shone down onto bed early morning. Games room could have had more games to keep children happy. Distance from anywhere that was of interest was generally an hour and a half away. Hot tub lovely. Owners lovely to speak to.

- Janet, August 2024

Thank you for your recent feedback, we were surprised and upset to hear about your experience at our lovely cottage. The property is a period property and does feature a small original door to one of the bedrooms with 12ft ceiling inside. This is to be expected in a property dating back to the 16th Century and is considered a period feature. We work very hard to ensure that the property is clean for all guests arriving. Had you have raised any issues during your stay, we would have immediately returned to ensure any issues were resolved for you. The property is in a lovely rural location, perfect for relaxation and I am sorry you did not realise its location in relation to points of interest. Property Owner
Delyth August 2024

“Wonderful house.”

We enjoyed our stay, plenty of room for all of us. We were a party of 6 adults, 5 teenagers and two dogs. Location is perfect for exploring the area. Short drive to Dolgellau and plenty of walks from the house.

- Delyth, August 2024
Katrina July 2024

“Lovely old house and garden, friendly owners.”

fantastic scenery. However the house would benefit from a deep clean e.g. the fridge freezers had spilled food in them. Great sized decking but needs repair to make it safe and garden furniture both there and up on the lawn to make the most of the outdoor spaces. The stairs up from the kitchen would be safer for young children with a stair gate. The gates provided were too small to fit the gap. Overall we enjoyed our family holiday and these few changes would have made it perfect.

- Katrina, July 2024
Melanie June 2024

“Mr and Mrs Evans were amazing hosts, very welcoming people who have an amazing spacious property in a fantastic location.”

. the whole family enjoyed the holiday and can't wait to go back again. Thankyou for a lovely holiday .

- Melanie, June 2024
Sarah May 2024

“Very helpful and welcoming family run, son helped us with a internet issue we had he was very accommodating too, lovely setting walked the hill behind the house too, great spot for a peaceful holiday, would definitely recommend to anyone as your well behaved doggies can come too which to me is a wonderful holiday where the whole family is included no matter how big or small.”

So a big thank you from us all x

- Sarah, May 2024
Peter April 2024

“Lovely accommodation and stunning location”

- Peter, April 2024
Kerry February 2024

“We loved this house, great views great walks.”

We also had the experience of watching the farmer scan his sheep, we loved it.

- Kerry, February 2024
Darren February 2024

“Such a lovely property.”

Full on character & in a wonderful setting nestled in a beautiful valley. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners. They really pulled out the stops. Would love to come back & stay again.

- Darren, February 2024
Alan December 2023

“Amazing cottage, plenty of room for our party, which consisted of 6 adults, 1 teen, and 3 juniors!”

Lots of kitchen equipment, plenty of fridge/freezer storage and games and stuff for the kids! Two TV's good signal, WiFi and EE phone signal very good! Would definitely recommend, and would use this place again! Couple of issues which we communicated to the owners, but all in all a lovely Christmas week was enjoyed by all.

- Alan, December 2023
Stephen October 2023

“When we arrived at ysgubor, we were met by the owners Mr and Mrs Evan's, who were such lovely people.”

They were very informative, showing us around the property and explaining everything. The farmhouse itself we found to be full of character and charm. We had everything we needed, yes there are one or two things that could do with upgrading, but that's all part of it. We were warm comfortable, and it is very dog freindly. An abundance of bathrooms and bedrooms to choose from,comfortable seating areas, we had the wood burner on in the formal dining room,which was so cosy. We will book again. All in all we all had a wonderful week,so thank you

- Stephen, October 2023
Steve August 2023

“Hi we hired the Old Post Office for a New Year get together after New Year, we had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the Cottage.”

Neil the owner was extremely helpful and we found him to be very attentive. We would highly recommend the cottage for a large group get together.

- Steve, August 2023
Sue July 2023

“A fabulous house, so much space for us all.”

Stunning scenery all around and the male members did a couple of strenuous walks from the house. They also loved being in the Mach Loop, which didn't disappoint! My only criticism is the house needs a little TLC.

- Sue, July 2023
Helen July 2023

“Bathrooms could do with updating and refurbishment.”

More attention needed for issues like spare bulbs, cooker hood and microwave. Plenty of space for large group. Comfort of communal area was great. Location fantastic. Loved the jets! Had a great family holiday.

- Helen, July 2023

We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a pleasant stay. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the oven hood and will ensure to address it promptly on Saturday during the changeover. We understand that the microwave can be a bit tricky to use, being a combination one, and have taken note of this for future guests and will look to replace it. We do keep spare bulbs in a drawer on one of the tables. We are always available to assist you in any way possible, and please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you require any help. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Property Owner
Matthew May 2023

“Lovely place, full of a lot of character and plenty of room.”

We had a great time making use of the hot-tub and the outside space as the weather was beautiful. As we were a large group, having multiple large communal spaces was great, as we could separate out or all fit into the same room together. It was a very peaceful stay, although also great to watch planes flying down the valley. As well as making use of the lovely house, we also used it as a base to explore the local area, which has lots of lovely walks. The owners were incredibly friendly, helpful and accommodating!

- Matthew, May 2023
Irene April 2023

“We went away with our three grownup sons and their partners plus two very small grandchildren.”

We had a lovely time and can thoroughly recommend it.

- Irene, April 2023
Mick April 2023

“Very happy with the cottage and everything that mid Wales offered us Will return !”

- Mick, April 2023
Charlotte February 2023

“Beautiful cottage, full of character surrounded by stunning scenery.”

The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Lots to see and do in the surrounding area. Lovely walks straight from the door, my dog really enjoyed it . Loved stargazing from the hot tub. Pool table good fun too. Would recommend and would love to come back.

- Charlotte, February 2023
Mat December 2022

“We had a wonderful stay (4 adults 2 kids), such a lovely old cottage with lots of rooms and space.”

The views outside the cottage and surrounding areas are amazing! Mr and Mrs Evans couldn’t do enough for us. Planning to go back in the spring/summer.

- Mat, December 2022
Donna August 2022

“We really really loved the cottage, it was spacious and full of character.”

When we arrived the owners were lovely and the cottage was clean to a high standard. The hot tub was new and was great. There are some things that would improve guests stays. More comfortable mattresses on the beds and cushions on the chairs and bench around the kitchen table. There was no barbecue to cook outside and the house really lacked garden furniture in both lower and upper gardens. The upper gardens had great views and it would have been nice to have sat up there in the early mornings and evenings.

- Donna, August 2022

Thank you for providing feedback for Ysgubor, we do appreciate it and take all feedback seriously. Thank you for your kind words about the cottage. We are glad you enjoyed it as much as we do. We do have cushions on the kitchen chairs and there is ample seating outside for all parts of the garden, we will look to provide some more seating at the top of the garden as mentioned. Because of recent heat waves, the BBQ is now available on request only, so holiday makers can be made aware of the fire risk. Thank you again for your feedback. Property Owner
Sue July 2022

“A warm welcome.”

Highlight was the low level fly pass of the RAF jets over the valley.

- Sue, July 2022
Rebecca June 2022

“Lovely holiday in a fabulous location.”

Perfect for my family and two dogs. Would love to return.

- Rebecca, June 2022
Julia May 2022

“Lovely big cottage will lots of facilities.”

Well stocked kitchen with lots of pots, pans and crockery. We really enjoyed the hot tub and games room. Mrs Evans was very helpful as my husband has a disability and need equipment delivered. Both her and her husband are very friendly. It’s was a lovely base to discover Snowdonia.

- Julia, May 2022
Chris April 2022

“We had a wonderful week hear with our family celebrating a 21st anniversary and a 70th birthday.”

Lovely large cottage with wonderful features and beautiful surroundings. Lovely walks to the little town and surrounding areas. Could do with a larger bbq but other than that no issues. Would happily come back again.

- Chris, April 2022
Nicola April 2022

“Beautiful cottage, loved the hot tub, stunning local area which we explored on foot.”

The only thing that I think would improve the stay is having cupboard space in the kitchen for food.

- Nicola, April 2022
Sheila March 2022

“We had a fantastic weekend here in Wales we will be back.”

Our family ages range from 81 to 4 years old and everyone had a ball. 4 of us visited the slate mine well worth the money. We had Sunday lunch at the Red lion for mother's day good value for money, delicious and very welcoming.

- Sheila, March 2022
Jen November 2021

“We had an amazing time.”

The cottage itself was amazing surrounded by picturesque nature. Mrs Jones was so lovely. Gave us a call the day before to instruct us on key collection and itinerary. Highly recommended. Would definitely go back.

- Jen, November 2021
Francis November 2021

“The cottage was absolutely amazing and I can’t thank the host enough for welcoming us as they did.”

Me and my family are planning when to visit again as we had such a great time.

- Francis, November 2021
John October 2021

“Fabulous cottage.”

6 adults 4 kids and a cavapoo had a great week in the October half term. The hot tub was an absolute winner the wood burners made it so cosy. The inside space meant that everyone could do their own thing and always find a quiet corner. The owners Mr and Mrs Evans were lovely they were so very welcoming and certainly made you feel at home from the start. Outside the views are spectacular and whether you are an ardent hiker or just going for a walk with the kids there are some great places to explore. The walk into Dinas Mawddwy was lovely on the forest path about 1.5 miles There you have a pub a post office and a beautiful little coffee and gift shop which sells delicious cakes and well worth a visit. Even before the end of the holiday we were planning a return visit next spring.

- John, October 2021
Kathy September 2021

“Fabulous old farmhouse with loads of space.”

Fitted our needs perfectly fir family reunion with 8 adults and 2 dogs. Amazing views and walks, and the hosts were so friendly and helpful

- Kathy, September 2021
Julie August 2021

“We loved the cottage, very quirky, comfy beds, fantastic hot tub, lovely garden.”

Nice friendly owners. Lots of shops, restaurants, a beach and attractions near by. Gorgeous scenery surrounding the cottage. Great family holiday.

- Julie, August 2021
Rebecca August 2021

“We had the best holiday!”

The owners are lovely, they told us some great walking routes around the cottage. Cottage was immaculate and everything is well thought of! Hot tub was great and the gardens to the cottage were not only beautiful but perfect for our 3 dogs. As a group of 11 and 3 dogs there was plenty of space for us all. I loved that each bathroom had a different amenity, kids showered in a different bathroom each night! So many kitchen utilities and log fires stocked up ready on arrival. The location is perfect, feels like your there all alone! We had the perfect stay and enjoyed visits to many local areas and attractions! We will be visiting again.

- Rebecca, August 2021
Sally July 2021

“This is the cottage that just keeps on giving.”

In a stunning location with jets flying past, Mair and David are lovely hosts and Martin next door very knowledgeable about the local area. The cottage itself was full of character and very spacious, everything you need is there - the hot tub topped things off nicely. Wonderful place to stay and central to lots of places to visit - we loved it and will be going back!

- Sally, July 2021
Sarah July 2021

“Absolutely lovely little well equipped welsh farmhouse, situated in a lovely quiet location, but within easy reach of beaches, towns etc.”

The property is owned by a lovely family, who we enjoyed chatting too. The games room and the hot tub were a big hit with our children.

- Sarah, July 2021
Andrew April 2021

“Excellent cottage.”

Mr and Mrs Evans were so friendly, very warm and welcoming with lots of advice on where to walk locally. The location was stunning and the cottage very quiet. Hot tub excellent, very private and sheltered from any wind. We couldn’t have wished for a better cottage, spotlessly clean for such an old place, and full of character. If you like hill walking, you are spoilt for choice. We would recommend walking up the forestry track behind the cottage to Glasgwm, and the walk up Foel Dinas via the stunning Maesglase valley opposite the cottage. And Camlan is very much worth a visit

- Andrew, April 2021
Annette August 2020

“Lovely spot with outstanding views of the beautiful welsh countryside.”

- Annette, August 2020
Farooq July 2020

“Absolutely beautiful cottage and surroundings.”

Quiet surroundings with amenities not too far. Also quite a few local attractions and beaches not more than 30-40 mins away. We loved our short break here it was just a shame we were only here for 4 days i wish it was longer. Clive is a top guy, extremely helpful. All in all would recommend this as a superb location for a holiday.

- Farooq, July 2020
Carl July 2020

“The cottage is amazing and had everything we needed.”

The hot tub is great after a long day cycling or walking. The host made us feel really welcome and made sure we had info on the local area and supplies. We will be returning soon. Thank you

- Carl, July 2020
Victoria February 2020

“We had a lovely stay at this lovely cottage.”

The views with breathtaking and the accommodation itself was great. However a couple of things could be approved on. A couple of the amenities such as the hot tub, music player and furnishing need updating a bit. The bed in the master bedroom was pretty uncomfy as well. Everything else was perfect though, the log burner was amazing, we enjoyed many nights huddled round the dining table playing board games in front of the fire. The kitchen was great and had everything we needed. The owners were so lovely and always on hand to ask any questions we had.

- Victoria, February 2020
Jason January 2020

“Mr and Mrs Evans are a fantastic couple.”

Their cottage is beautiful and we will definitely be going back !! Our party consisted of 8 adults, 2 children and a dog ! The cottage was that big, we didn't use half the house ! The hot tub was fantastic and amazing scenery !

- Jason, January 2020
Matt November 2019

“There's always a bit of uncertainty when booking through an agent ie has the holiday house owner received the booking, is it double booked, I have to say the information received up front was spot on and gave me full confidence that I wasn't going to run in to any issues on the day of arrival (with 7 friends travelling 100+ miles for a 2 night stay I was a little nervous as I booked it) but everything went smoothly, friends and I loved the property and it exceeded our expectations and we will likely return once more in the future.”

- Matt, November 2019
Corinne November 2019

“Lovely friendly and warm welcome from Mr & Mrs Evans who were very hospitable.”

Beautiful scenery and so tranquil. Plenty of space for us all to spread out, games room and hot tub were fab ! I would definitely recommend it here, and will most certainly return

- Corinne, November 2019
Emily November 2019

“The cottage was absolutely adorable and perfect for our weekend getaway.”

Mr & Mrs Evans were lovely hosts, and even took us up their local Mountain! The wood fire, spa and games room were all a hit!

- Emily, November 2019
Ali September 2019

“Great place to stay with very friendly owners”

- Ali, September 2019
Laura August 2019

“What a beautiful place we stayed last week there was 11 of us 6 adults 5 kids , lots off space for us all , very well equipped with all that you need , fantastic views , the hot tub and games room was a huge hit for the kids , mr and and Mrs evens what amazing hosts they was !”

! wanted for nothing. Mr evens very kindly took us up the mountain made our week seeing those views. We will definitely be going back.

- Laura, August 2019
Dawn June 2019

“The cottage was fantastic with lots of space for the 8 adults and 3 dogs in our group.”

As there were 4 couples it was perfect having 4 double bedrooms each having its own bath/shower room then a 5th bedroom with 3 single beds which we didn’t use. Everyone could be together or get away from each other all in the same cottage. Very well equipped inside the kitchen and elsewhere with games, books, darts etc Unfortunately the hot tub was not working when we arrived but the owners were great and got this fixed as quickly as possible but as we had missed 4 days use of the hot tub the owners were very fair and offered us compensation. Their customer service is exemplary and they could not have been more help. We had an amazing time and have recommended this cottage to others already Thank you for the great stay.

- Dawn, June 2019
Joshua May 2019

“Truly outstanding experience Exceptional, and very friendly hosts Amazing views and all expectations exceeded, would recommend to anyone and everyone!”

Thank you, we will be back! :D

- Joshua, May 2019
Thomas May 2019

“Fabulous stay in a beautiful cottage.”

Mr. and Mrs. Evans were incredibly friendly and generous throughout. Beautiful location. We will be back.

- Thomas, May 2019
Hazel April 2019

“Fantastic cottage very spacious with loads of charm and history.”

,A games room and hot tub were lovely ,garden very peaceful and tranquil amazing views.Lovely friendly owners very helpful.Baby lambs were brought to us for children in our party to see hold and feed which they throughly enjoyed.Ideal location if u want a peaceful holiday.

- Hazel, April 2019
Rachel March 2019

“We had a fantastic holiday and loved every minute of it.”

The owners were lovely and we didnt want to leave. We would 100% be back.

- Rachel, March 2019
Wayne March 2019

“9 of us stopped here for a long weekend in March, we all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, winding down in the hot tub in the evening.”

The owners Mr & Mrs Evans are on site and can't do enough for you, a real pleasure to meet them both. If you're after a peaceful break with beautiful scenery in a character cottage, this is the one. My only regret is not having stopped longer to explore the surroundings more, we stopped here as it was central to different activity centres in Wales which we used.

- Wayne, March 2019
Masum February 2019

“One of the best weekend breaks I have had in North Wales.”

Mr and Mrs Evans were really nice and welcomed us.

- Masum, February 2019
Melanie February 2019

“The hosts were so lovely, the house had so much history and character and the surroundings were stunning.”

The hot tub was amazing too!

- Melanie, February 2019
Anita February 2019

“Fabulous place, plenty of space for 10 adults and two dogs.”

Mr and Mrs Evans were lovely and friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Was a little surprised to receive a bill at the end for an extra £40 on top of the allowance for Gas and Electric. We think Sykes should have let us know this before we booked.

- Anita, February 2019

We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ysgubor, and thank you for the kind feedback. We are pleased to say that from 2020, all electricity and oil will be included within the rental price. Property Owner
Michelle February 2019

“The photos really don’t do this cottage justice.”

. it is lovey . There is everything in there you need for a fab family weekend in ... the log stove and quaint decor gave a lovely feel to it to we had a lovely weekend.. only thing people need to know is to take there own towels and some cash with u to pay for extra energy charges as there is not a cash machine local.. they supply u wiv £10 elec and £20 of oil. You just have to pay for the extra usage .. x

- Michelle, February 2019

Thank you for your lovely feedback, and we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We are pleased to let you know that for stays from 2020 onwards, all electricity and oil will be included in the rental for Ysgubor. Property Owner
Jacqui January 2019

“The owners couldn’t be more helpful- would definitely recommend”

- Jacqui, January 2019
Hollie December 2018

“Such a beautiful house which is very homely the views were outstandeing ,owners are really lovely and could do enough for us.”

Would highly recommend this cottage if you like walking and relaxing, the local pub is super friendly as well and with beautiful home made food.

- Hollie, December 2018
Hayley December 2018

“Absolutely perfect location for us remote.”

Lovely owners very helpful, the hot tub went down Mr Evans went out of his way on Boxing Day to get it back up and running. Well equipped and cosy enough space for our party of 9 . The fires where lit on arrival very welcoming. Def recommend xx

- Hayley, December 2018
Katherine December 2018

“Lovely cottage, plenty of room, very helpful owners, great surroundings, would definitely recommend this accommodation”

- Katherine, December 2018
Josephine November 2018

“Amazing few nights away in this beautiful cottage - would highly recommend it and booking was super easy too!”

- Josephine, November 2018
Gordon October 2018

“A perfect location for our annual family get-together.”

Warm,welcoming and very helpful owners.

- Gordon, October 2018
Jade October 2018

“This was a brilliant first stay in Wales.”

The whole family came together for an experience before my father went in for surgery, and this couldn’t have been a better place to do it. Everyone enjoyed it and would like to come back for more. The owners were lovely and accommodating and the house exceeded our expectations.

- Jade, October 2018
Ann September 2018

“Lovely couple and beautiful setting, we had a fantastic week based at this cottage.”

- Ann, September 2018
Rachael September 2018

“We really loved our stay here in Ysgubor.”

Mr and Mrs Evans were extremely warm and welcoming, and had the best dogs! There was plenty of space for the nine of us, and the facilities were lovely. The jacuzzi was an amazing treat at the end of a long day of walking! :)

- Rachael, September 2018
Lauren June 2018

“Absolutley brilliant will be going again.”

Me and my family loved it such a beautiful peaceful place and the owners were lovely, friendly and so helpful. Enjoyed every minute

- Lauren, June 2018
Rhian May 2018

“The hosts were fabulous and cottage superb for family.”

Would definitely go back!

- Rhian, May 2018
S C May 2018

“Fantastic cottage.”

So many rooms - plenty of room for all of us. Well off the main road so it's completely silent. Great views. Pubs not far away. There's a Co-op in Dogellau which is about a 15 minute drive away so was easy to stock up on food. We were on a mountain biking holiday and there was a large games room for us to put our bikes in and loads of room outside for bike maintenance and all of our vehicles. The bottom of the Red Bull hard line is a few hundred meters away from the cottage so that was amazing to look at (but well out of our league). The hot tub was used by nearly everyone - it's got loads of room and was nice and warm - but we couldn't get the time machine feature to work ;)

- S C, May 2018
Peter April 2018

“It is a lovely cottage and Mr and Mrs Evans are lovely.”

We did have a couple of very minor issues, a small leak from the dishwasher and a shortage of tea spoons, but these are of little importance. We had a lovely week and we would definitely go back to this cottage.

- Peter, April 2018
Susan January 2018

“We had a wonderful surprise birthday weekend in a stunning location.”

The cottage has everything you need and the hot tub and the pool table was a definite hit with all. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating

- Susan, January 2018
Ann December 2017

“We were delighted with this property, it exceeded our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The cottage is well equipped and well furnished with a lovely 'farmhouse' feel. There were six adults and two babies in our party and there was ample room for everyone. The hosts were lovely and couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for us as we wanted a few days just relaxing and walking and thats what we did. The pool table and hot tub were a bonus. We will definitely be booking this property again and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends.

- Ann, December 2017
Kristy November 2017

“Cottage and owners were lovely, will definitely consider going back next year”

- Kristy, November 2017
Rosemary October 2017

“The cottage and location are outstanding.”

The owners of the cottage are delightful and they are very happy to help whenever they can and their knowledge of cottage history is really interesting

- Rosemary, October 2017
Chris April 2017

“Absolutely great holiday, beautiful old farmhouse on a working farm in the mountains.”

- Chris, April 2017
Elizabeth June 2016

“We liked everything!”

The house rambled along and up so that there were quiet corners for folk to "hide" in. The kitchen with its big table provided the perfect focal point for family socialising and communal eating. The paved area to the front was great for scooter opportunities for the 5 yr old, the surrounding wall for drying boots (had we needed to!), the back garden (gravelled) was not much used except for the hot tub which was used by all of us, everyday.. particularly after our day climbing Snowden. The owners were delightful hosts!

- Elizabeth, June 2016
Louise May 2016

“It was a marvellous cottage and location for a wonderful holiday for our family group with ages ranging from 30 to 99 (and dog).”

Activities ranged from mountain climbing to relaxing in the hot tub and everything in between.

- Louise, May 2016
Ryan December 2015

“We particularly liked the overall size of the property and the helpfulness of the owners.”

- Ryan, December 2015
Robert June 2015

“Everything was great, a fantastic location, beautiful house and the owners were very accommodating and friendly.”

The children had lots to explore inside and out and in fact it was difficult to get them outdoors, as they loved the house that much. We all agreed to return again next year and we can't wait.

- Robert, June 2015
Mary April 2015

“"We loved the fact that the owners found time for us; even in the busy lambing season they bought newborns for us to see and even let us watch them being delivered.”

The mountains behind us provided some excellent walks that were peaceful and quiet . It was marvellous to bring our family together in such a wonderfully spacious farmhouse in just the right setting."

- Mary, April 2015
Luke January 2015

“The house is just great and the kitchen is fantastic, with a big wood burning range with a glass door, that makes the place especially homely.”

We even managed to sit out in the hot tub under a clear sky, which was heavenly. There is plenty of room and the location is excellent, so all in all we couldn't be happier.

- Luke, January 2015
Mark November 2014

“I had a great holiday with my friends, the cottage was well equipped with everything we could possibly want, and the owners were very helpful whenever we needed it.”

I especially loved the pool table and hot tub. The value was fantastic as well, I would love to visit again one day!

- Mark, November 2014
Andreas May 2014

“A lovely location and a beautiful historic property.”

The hot tub was a big plus.

- Andreas, May 2014
Jenny May 2014

“The cottage was everything we wanted and so much more.”

The owners couldn't do enough to make our stay memorable, without being intrusive. Can't wait to go back. I really didn't want to come home, wish we could of stayed longer.

- Jenny, May 2014
Derek April 2014

“Lovely location, very cosy and roomy.”

Very friendly and helpful owners.

- Derek, April 2014
Caroline March 2014

“The hosts were charming, without interfering and went out of their way to assist us.”

The hot tub and pool table were great fun. The cottage is set in stunning scenery, with lots of good local walks.

- Caroline, March 2014
Diane August 2013

“Wonderful holiday, great place with plenty of good walks.”

Hot tub was great to relax in.

- Diane, August 2013
Nick May 2013

“The property is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on a working sheep farm whose owners are most welcoming and friendly.”

The property is very spacious and ideal for a large family. It has lots of character with interesting nooks and crannies, four poster bed, log burning fires, wooden ceiling beams, slate floors etc. There are plenty of activities close by. We all fell in love with the place and can't recommend it highly enough for a great family holiday.

- Nick, May 2013
James April 2013

“Great, well equipped cottage in beautiful and peaceful location - fantastic views.”

We stayed in the largest king room with four poster and massive roll top bath. Generous living space, good outdoor terrace for BBQ's and the hot tub is a nice addition. Friendly and helpful owners living next door so easily available if needed. We traveled with two babies who thoroughly enjoyed helping the owners feed the lambs, which was a real treat for two city boys.

- James, April 2013
Irma March 2013

“I enjoyed every single aspect of the property, it exceeded our expectations.”

The owners are lovely people and were very willing to help when we needed something. I will definitely recommend this place to my family and friends.

- Irma, March 2013
Neil November 2012

“The location is breathtaking and the owners are really friendly.”

- Neil, November 2012
Gill September 2012

“The cottage is in a lovely quiet location which was excellent for walking and mountain biking.”

The owners were very helpful without being intrusive. There was plenty of room for the nine of us and The hot tub was a real bonus after a days walking. Lovely to be able to lie in bed and watch the stars!

- Gill, September 2012
Brendan August 2012

“A beautiful, peaceful cottage and location.”

The owners are friendly, welcoming and very helpful. It is brilliantly located so that you have a great secluded property but larger towns and tourist spots are easily accessible. The property is beautifully furnished and decorated and was clean.

- Brendan, August 2012
Francis July 2012

“The owners who lived next door were very friendly and helpful.”

The property was spacious, the beds were comfortable and everything was nice and clean. A good base for visiting various places.

- Francis, July 2012
Paul June 2012

“The owners were great - they live next door but don't intrude, but very helpful if anything is needed and very friendly.”

The kitchen is really good as a mixing area as well as a place to prepare food, with a nice little corner to watch TV.

- Paul, June 2012
F January 2012

“A really relaxing break, the owners of the cottage were really welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.”

The cottage was fantastically equipped, there was even a hair dryer and the kitchen was fantastic. We will definitely visit Ysgubor again.

- F, January 2012
Ian August 2011

“Excellent location and views.”

Plenty of space in the accommodation. Hot tub was great. Owners were friendly and helpful.

- Ian, August 2011
Brenda July 2011

“Very welcoming owners providing a most relaxing holiday.”

Obligingly provided a field for a game of football.

- Brenda, July 2011
Carol May 2011

“The owners were very hospitable and nothing was too much trouble for them.”

Very peaceful and relaxing.

- Carol, May 2011
Iraina October 2010

“Lovely property, owner was very welcoming and friendly, area beautiful.”

- Iraina, October 2010
Tracy September 2010

“The solitude and quietness, also the hot tub, was great.”

The owners are lovely people - it really felt like 'home from home' (actually better!). The fact they welcome dogs is great. The kitchen/breakfast room and the games room are ideal for dogs. It's nice that they are not allowed in the rest of the house - it does not have that doggie smell. The bathroom we used was lovely, the roll top bath was a really nice feature. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with 3 types of china you can use, ranging from a cheap everyday set to a Portmeirion set and a fine bone china set. There are more glasses than a pub. All in all fantastic. I can't praise it enough.

- Tracy, September 2010
Michael July 2010

“The beautiful rural location, very warm welcome offered by the hosts and the hot-tub!”

- Michael, July 2010
P May 2010

“Pretty well everything was great; the hot tub, the pool table, the BBQ, the big screen TV, the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners, the character of the cottage, the remoteness, the scenery, the surroundings, the hill walks.”

We had an exceptionally wonderful stay!

- P, May 2010
G February 2010

“Good accommodation in lovely surroundings.”

- G, February 2010
Sharon January 2010

“A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

The owners made us feel really welcome.

- Sharon, January 2010
Martin December 2009

“Great location with superb walking directly from the cottage.”

Owners very friendly and accommodating. Hot tub was wonderful.

- Martin, December 2009
Mrs Sandland November 2009

“It cottage was ideal for our whole family.”

Taking a young child the grounds around the cottage were perfect. There were plenty of walks in the local area. The owner was very helpful and friendly.

- Mrs Sandland, November 2009
Margaret November 2009

“The cottage was fantastic, the setting spectacular, the owners very helpful and friendly, everything we could have wanted!”

- Margaret, November 2009
Mr Moody November 2009

“The owners were absolutely delightful, so friendly and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble.”

- Mr Moody, November 2009
Howard October 2009

“The spacious and well planned accommodation.”

The hot tub! The exceptional care and kindness shown by the owners. The location, being completely surrounded by the mountains.

- Howard, October 2009
Colin August 2009

“The kitchen, dining room and living room were all good social places with comfortable furniture.”

The views front and back were amazing and the owners were helpful and informative.

- Colin, August 2009
Lynton August 2009

“Despite the Welsh weather the whole party had a really excellent holiday and the input from the owners was greatly appreciated.”

- Lynton, August 2009
Angela July 2009

“The owners were really friendly and helpful.”

The setting was extremely quite and relaxing. We were a big party and there was plenty of room to have quite time. It was a good base to explore both mid wales and the coast.

- Angela, July 2009
Shannon June 2009

“The house and situation were beautiful.”

Really, how many places can boast about having mountains in the backyard? The hosts were exceptionally friendly people and the whole experience removed a year's worth of accumulated stress. I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to recommend Ysgubor.

- Shannon, June 2009
Anne May 2009

“We had a great time in a very nice house with plenty of space for us all to enjoy and not be on top of one another.”

The family also enjoyed the experience of the working farm.

- Anne, May 2009
Joanna April 2009

“Lovely location, great owners, very relaxing.”

- Joanna, April 2009
Philip April 2009

“We were made to feel like good friends and nothing was to much trouble, lots of advice on places to eat and visit, the house was great to relax in and chill out.”

Kitchen with the Rangemaster was very cosy, while the house was big enough for you all to have your own space.

- Philip, April 2009
Carol April 2009

“The lay out of the property was brilliant for our family.”

The owners made us feel very welcome and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. We hope to return at some point. Our grandchildren aged 4 and 2 just adored the lambs and Sandy the horse. The walks were plentiful and we did not have to travel to enjoy the walking.

- Carol, April 2009
Ms Hurst March 2009

“Our expectations before we went were high, this property surpassed them, it was absolutely brilliant.”

A beautifully restored cottage in a spectacular location.

- Ms Hurst, March 2009

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size four poster bed with en-suite double-ended roll-top bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x family room with 3 singles
Second bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
1 x ground floor double
Second staircase to 1 x king-size double and bathroom with double-ended bath with mixer hand shower, separate Jacuzzi Whirlpool all body jet shower with seat, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Spacious fitted kitchen with dining area, Rangemaster and woodburning cooker, plus snug area for 2
Dining room with woodburning stove in large inglenook fireplace
Large sitting room with French doors to decked area
Games room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating
Rangemaster cooker with electric double oven, grill and 5-ring electric hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview and DVD, WiFi
Fuel and power included within the property rental
Starter pack of logs for each woodburning stove inc. in rent, additional logs can be purchased from owner at cost
Bed linen inc. in rent
Cot and highchair
Games room with pool table
Off-road parking for 7 cars
Bike storage
Enclosed front patio garden with furniture and mountain views
Hot tub
Enclosed rear garden with decking, furniture, BBQ, mountain views
Three well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, two pubs 1.25 miles
Note: This is a working farm; dogs must be kept under control at all times
Note: Due to the quantity and pressure of the jets in the jet shower, there is a 10-minute rule on its use, none of the other showers in the house are subject to the rule
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this property

The property

Tucked away on the outskirts of the idyllic village of Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, is this stunning five-bedroom farmhouse Ysgubor.

Enjoying a superb location within the breath-taking Snowdonia National Park, situated on a 500-acre hill working organic farm and surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain scenery, Ysgubor is a fantastic dog-friendly choice for couples, friends and families to escape to.

The interior boasts a wealth of character and original features, including oak beams, exposed stonework, an inglenook fireplace and slate flagged floors, it is hard not to feel right at home!

The property benefits from several off-road parking spaces, an enclosed rear garden where you can fire up the barbecue and dine alfresco with a mountain backdrop, and an enclosed front garden with furniture and bubbling hot tub, perfect for sinking back among the bubbles with a panoramic view!

On the ground floor, the chef of the group will have all they need to conjure up delicious feasts in the fully-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy at the dining table in front of the woodburning stove as you toast to a memorable getaway.

After dinner, curl up with a good book in the snug for two, enjoy relaxing with loved ones in the large sitting room in front of a much-loved film on the TV, as your pooches snuggle up in front of the crackling woodburning stove, or head through to the games room to enjoy a game of pool.

Completing the ground floor is a lovely double bedroom served by a shower room, ideal for those with limited mobility.

Head upstairs, where you can wash away the day’s adventures in one of two beautiful bathrooms, before discovering four further bedrooms, a king-size four poster with en-suite bathroom, a double, a king-size, and a family room with three singles.

Wander through the village, where you can treat your loved ones to a meal out at Y Llew Coch or the Buckley Arms, and stock up on fresh produce at the Camlan Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Café.

From your new home from home, you can also take advantage of access to the owner’s own private mountains, Graig Wen and Gribyn, both over 2000', where the Red Bull Hardline mountain bike event is held annually, with the rest of Snowdonia beyond, making it a haven for keen walkers, mountain bikers and birdwatchers.

Continue onto Dolgellau, where you can picnic in the picturesque park, sample fresh tapas at Tafarn Y Gader, South Asian delights at Lemon Grass, and hearty pub fare at the Stag Inn, or explore the outskirts of the town where you will find the renowned Mawddach Trail.

From here, you can easily access Barmouth, home to the Panorama Walk, the stunning Barmouth Beach, the welcoming eateries of The Lobster Pot, The Bank Restaurant, and Bistro Bermo, and the Dragon Theatre.

The owner, who lives nearby and occasionally occupies a small annexe to the left of the holiday property, is always ready to help, and at the end of an exciting day, enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery as you relax.

Explore the very best of North Wales at Ysgubor.

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About the location

DINAS MAWDDWY

Dolgellau 10 miles; Machynlleth 12 miles; Barmouth 18 miles.

An attractive, single-street village surrounded by beautiful countryside and overlooked by the wonderful Aran Mountains, in the southern part of Snowdonia National Park. There is a pub in the village and a number of others close by and the Meirion Woollen Mill stands on the banks of the River Dovey and is open to visitors. The delightful town of Dolgellau, which nestles beside the foothills of one of the most spectacular mountains in Wales, Cader Idris, is only 10 miles away and its 17th Century bridges, church and variety of pubs and eating houses create a pleasant atmosphere. This whole area is a paradise for walkers, climbers, birdwatchers and bikers amidst all of Snowdonia and the nearby Coed-y-Brenin Forest with its famous mountain bike trails. Discover the Mawddach Estuary, stunning sandy beaches, narrow gauge steam railways, golf, and a huge range of outdoor pursuits. A superb base for both coast and mountains all year round.

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at this property

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Reviews & Ratings

“We’ve recently returned from our second stay at this property - we loved our first stay, and our second stay didn’t disappoint.”

“Fabulous Farmhouse full of character and charm, owners were amazing and were there to welcome us and make sure we were happy and had everything we needed.”

“Property very tired.”

“Wonderful house.”

“Lovely old house and garden, friendly owners.”

“Mr and Mrs Evans were amazing hosts, very welcoming people who have an amazing spacious property in a fantastic location.”

“Lovely accommodation and stunning location”

“We loved this house, great views great walks.”

“Such a lovely property.”

“Amazing cottage, plenty of room for our party, which consisted of 6 adults, 1 teen, and 3 juniors!”

“When we arrived at ysgubor, we were met by the owners Mr and Mrs Evan's, who were such lovely people.”

“Hi we hired the Old Post Office for a New Year get together after New Year, we had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the Cottage.”

“A fabulous house, so much space for us all.”

“Bathrooms could do with updating and refurbishment.”

“Lovely place, full of a lot of character and plenty of room.”

“We went away with our three grownup sons and their partners plus two very small grandchildren.”

“Very happy with the cottage and everything that mid Wales offered us Will return !”

“Beautiful cottage, full of character surrounded by stunning scenery.”

“We had a wonderful stay (4 adults 2 kids), such a lovely old cottage with lots of rooms and space.”

“We really really loved the cottage, it was spacious and full of character.”

“A warm welcome.”

“Lovely holiday in a fabulous location.”

“Lovely big cottage will lots of facilities.”

“We had a wonderful week hear with our family celebrating a 21st anniversary and a 70th birthday.”

“Beautiful cottage, loved the hot tub, stunning local area which we explored on foot.”

“We had a fantastic weekend here in Wales we will be back.”

“We had an amazing time.”

“The cottage was absolutely amazing and I can’t thank the host enough for welcoming us as they did.”

“Fabulous cottage.”

“Fabulous old farmhouse with loads of space.”

“We loved the cottage, very quirky, comfy beds, fantastic hot tub, lovely garden.”

“We had the best holiday!”

“This is the cottage that just keeps on giving.”

“Absolutely lovely little well equipped welsh farmhouse, situated in a lovely quiet location, but within easy reach of beaches, towns etc.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Lovely spot with outstanding views of the beautiful welsh countryside.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage and surroundings.”

“The cottage is amazing and had everything we needed.”

“We had a lovely stay at this lovely cottage.”

“Mr and Mrs Evans are a fantastic couple.”

“Lovely friendly and warm welcome from Mr & Mrs Evans who were very hospitable.”

“The cottage was absolutely adorable and perfect for our weekend getaway.”

“Great place to stay with very friendly owners”

“What a beautiful place we stayed last week there was 11 of us 6 adults 5 kids , lots off space for us all , very well equipped with all that you need , fantastic views , the hot tub and games room was a huge hit for the kids , mr and and Mrs evens what amazing hosts they was !”

“The cottage was fantastic with lots of space for the 8 adults and 3 dogs in our group.”

“Truly outstanding experience Exceptional, and very friendly hosts Amazing views and all expectations exceeded, would recommend to anyone and everyone!”

“Fabulous stay in a beautiful cottage.”

“Fantastic cottage very spacious with loads of charm and history.”

“We had a fantastic holiday and loved every minute of it.”

“9 of us stopped here for a long weekend in March, we all thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, winding down in the hot tub in the evening.”

“One of the best weekend breaks I have had in North Wales.”

“The hosts were so lovely, the house had so much history and character and the surroundings were stunning.”

“Fabulous place, plenty of space for 10 adults and two dogs.”

“The photos really don’t do this cottage justice.”

“The owners couldn’t be more helpful- would definitely recommend”

“Such a beautiful house which is very homely the views were outstandeing ,owners are really lovely and could do enough for us.”

“Absolutely perfect location for us remote.”

“Lovely cottage, plenty of room, very helpful owners, great surroundings, would definitely recommend this accommodation”

“Amazing few nights away in this beautiful cottage - would highly recommend it and booking was super easy too!”

“A perfect location for our annual family get-together.”

“This was a brilliant first stay in Wales.”

“Lovely couple and beautiful setting, we had a fantastic week based at this cottage.”

“We really loved our stay here in Ysgubor.”

“Absolutley brilliant will be going again.”

“The hosts were fabulous and cottage superb for family.”

“Fantastic cottage.”

“It is a lovely cottage and Mr and Mrs Evans are lovely.”

“We had a wonderful surprise birthday weekend in a stunning location.”

“We were delighted with this property, it exceeded our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Cottage and owners were lovely, will definitely consider going back next year”

“The cottage and location are outstanding.”

“Absolutely great holiday, beautiful old farmhouse on a working farm in the mountains.”

“We liked everything!”

“It was a marvellous cottage and location for a wonderful holiday for our family group with ages ranging from 30 to 99 (and dog).”

“We particularly liked the overall size of the property and the helpfulness of the owners.”

“Everything was great, a fantastic location, beautiful house and the owners were very accommodating and friendly.”

“"We loved the fact that the owners found time for us; even in the busy lambing season they bought newborns for us to see and even let us watch them being delivered.”