Gwalia Cottage (1/15)
Living Room showing fireplace (2/15)
Living Room (3/15)
Living Room (4/15)
Kitchen area (5/15)
Bathroom (6/15)
Twin Bedroom (7/15)
Double Bedroom (8/15)
Dressing table in the Double Bedroom (9/15)
Seating area in Gwalia Cottage (10/15)
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Gwalia Cottage garden. (14/15)
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Gwalia Cottage
Cottage Ref: 12497
- Sleeps 4
- Self Catering
- 2 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 1 Bathrooms
- Pets Allowed
- WI-FI
Wonderful views
Great location - Car essential
Changeover
Flexible
Not suitable for infirm
Description
Gwalia Cottage is a 19 Century, end of terrace, quarryman's cottage, situated just outside the historic town of Blaenau Ffestiniog and surrounded by the Moelwyn Mountains.
Gwalia(which is an ancient name for Wales) is perfectly placed for discovering the delights of North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park. Mountains, lakes, castles and the spectacular coastline are only a short drive away. Gwalia Cottage is also a great base from which to explore the local area: Zip World, Bounce Below and the Llechewdd Slate Caverns are all within walking distance!
Gwalia Cottage sleep up to 4 people comfortably in 2 bedrooms:
1 Double and 1 Twin. The Twin bedroom also has it's own shower and washbasin! The Double bedroom has exposed beams and a feature fireplace with raised hearth and grate. There is also a bathroom with a white bath suite, toilet and separate shower.
The living room has a lovely inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel burner.There are exposed beams, pine doors and 2 leather sofa's, the cottage also has central heating throughout and double glazing....so no need to feel cold on a chilly evening!
The kitchen/dining area has everything you need: comfortable seating area, electric oven and gas hob, washing machine and tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster.
The steep rear garden has been imaginatively landscaped enhancing the exposed natural rock features, with trees and shrubs. Halfway up the terraces there is a small seating area. From here you can take in the magnificent views of the mountains. The adjacent outhouse can be used to store your bikes. There is access through the side door which can be locked for added security.
Location of holiday rental in Rhiwbryfdir, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia/Gwynedd, North Wales
| Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Lake/Riverside, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Town/City, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Zoo, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park |
| Nearest Railway Station: | Blaenau Ffestiniog | 1miles |
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| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Blaenau Ffestiniog | 1miles |
Location description
Gwalia Cottage is surrounded by the mountains and slate quarry's of Blaenau Ffestiniog. This fascinating old town is famously known for it's slate," which once roofed the World! " Not far away you can discover glorious beaches at Porthmadog, Criccieth and Harlech. Majestic mountains, magical lakes and ruined castles are all around you. Explore at your leisure and soak up the atmosphere of a bygone age.
Other activities
Visit Zip World, Bounce Below, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Tanygrisiau Lake, White Water Rafting, Snowdon, Surf Snowdonia.
Tourist attractions
Snowdonia National Park, Castles, Steam Railway, Beddgelert,
Black Rock Sands, Llanberis Pass, Bodnant Gardens.
Directions
Gwalia Cottage is situated on a quite stretch of the A470, just on the outskirts of Blaenau Ffestiniog heading towards Betws-y-Coed.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, Pets Allowed |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access The Cottage is unsuitable for very young children and people with limited mobility. There is on road parking. You can usually park very easily opposite the cottage and there is on street parking further along the road..Gwalia is positioned on a quite stretch of the A470, so please be aware of oncoming traffic when crossing the road. There isn't a pavement outside the cottage but Gwalia is elevated from the road, with 5 steps leading up to the front door. There is also a small garden to the front of the Cottage. Even though we are close to the road, the double glazing does minimise what little road noise there is. We do accept pets( 2 small/medium) dogs. Please do not leave your pets unsupervised and please restrict them to downstairs. Could you also bring their own bedding,towels etc. Poo bags are supplied. |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s The Twin Bedroom has it's own shower and wash basin. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 1 Toilets/s The Twin Room has it's own shower and washbasin. |
| Lounge: | Seating for 4 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music 32" Freeview Television. Multi fuel burner, double glazing, central heating and WI-FI throughout the cottage. |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 5 people Lovely view from the seating area. |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, Terrace A garden bench is situated on the second terrace, hallway up the garden. |
| Access: | Car essential, Stairs Even though there are good railway and bus links we would advice a car, it just means that you can explore this wonderful area in greater detail!! There are 5 small steps leading up to the front door. Please note that the garden is steep and the slate steps can be slippery when wet. Children should be supervised at all times. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included Please note we do not supply bath or hand towels. T-towels are provided. Changeovers are from Saturday to Saturday. Arrival: 4.00pm. Departure: 10.00am. Short breaks are available, 3/4 day mid week/weekends. Please contact me for more information. |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum Stay |
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| 13th January 2018_________9th Febuary 2018 | £325 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| Febuary 17th 2018---------------March 29th 2018 | £400 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| March 30th 2018-----------------April 13th 2018 | £485 | £80 | £80 | 4 Days |
| 14th April 2018---------------------May 25th 2018 | £525 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| May 26th 2018--------------------June 1st 2018 | £585 | £80 | £80 | 7 Days |
| June 2nd 2018--------------------July 20th 2018 | £665 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| July 21st 2018---------------------- August 31st 2108 | £565 | £80 | £80 | 4 Days |
| Sept 1st 2018.............................Oct 19th 2018 | £375 | £75 | £75 | 3 Days |
| Oct 20th 2018..........................Oct 26th 2018 | £450 | £75 | £75 | 7 Days |
| Oct 27th 2018..........................Dec 21st 2018 | £375 | £75 | £75 | 3 Days |
| Dec 22nd 2018.......................Jan 4th 2019 | £560 | £80 | £80 | 4 Days |
| Jan 5th 2019.........................Feb 15th 2019 | £350 | £75 | £75 | 3 Days |
| Feb 16th 2019.....................Feb 22nd 2019 Whitsun | £425 | £75 | £75 | 4 Days |
| Feb 23rd 2019....................April 5th 2019 | £375 | £75 | £75 | 3 Days |
| April 6th 2019....................April 26th 2019 Easter | £435 | £80 | £80 | 4 Days |
| April 27th 2019...................May 24th 2019 | £375 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| May 25th 2019................ May 31st 2019 | £500 | £85 | £85 | 4 Days |
| June 1st 2019................July 19th 2019 | £450 | £80 | £80 | 3 Days |
| July 20th 2019................August 30th 2019 | £585 | £85 | £85 | 4 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
30% deposit of the overall amount is payable upfront. Remainder of payment is due 6 weeks before your arrival date. If booking within 6 weeks of your arrival date, payment must be paid in full.
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
Susan Buonaparte
Property Ref:
12497
Languages Spoken:
English
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone:
07792 278172
Owner joined website:
19 February 2017
Property listed since:
21 February 2017
Link to owners website:
www.gwaliacottage.co.uk
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Owner Details
Owner Name: Susan Buonaparte
Property Ref: 12497
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Primary Telephone: 07792 278172
Owner joined website: 19 February 2017
Property listed since: 21 February 2017
Link to owners website: www.gwaliacottage.co.uk
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