Dolgellau cottage holidays Holiday rentals - country and coastal cottages to rent in Dolgellau
Dolgellau is a small dark-stoned market town in Southern Snowdonia sitting on the River Wnion beneath Cader Idris. It is the perfect base for exploring the Snowdonia Mountains and the stunning North West coast including Conway with its medieval castle and namesake mountain.
In Dolgellau, you will find a good selection of cafes, bars and restaurants around the narrow streets and squares. For an evening out on the coast, you can enjoy the sunsets at one of the seafront restaurant in Barmouth just 10 miles away.
| At a glance... | |
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| River Wnion and Mawddach Estuary | ✔ |
| Mountain Lakes | ✔ |
| On and off-road Cyle Routes | ✔ |
| Mountain Walks | ✔ |
| Lakeside beaches | ✔ |
| Nearest international airport | Liverpool (60km) |
| Nearest train station | Barmouth (10 miles) |
Featured cottages in Dolgellau
Dolgellau has a wide selection of self catering cottages to suit all budgets and tastes, many within walking distance to the town centre where you will find everything you need from supermarkets to cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Things to see and do in and around Dolgellau
From your Dolgellau cottage, there is so much to see and do without travelling far. From Cader Idris mountain, the Mawddach Estuary and fabulous beaches of Barmouth, there is always something new to discover.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Climb to the summit of Cader Idris (Cadair Idris) | ✔ |
| Explore the Coed y Brenin Forest Park | ✔ |
| Spend a day on the beautiful beach at Barmouth (10 miles) | ✔ |
| Watersports on nearby Bala Lake (25 miles) | ✔ |
| Precipice Walk and Mawddach Trail along the river to Barmouth | ✔ |
| Day trip to Portmerion (23 miles) - the beach resort with Italian style | ✔ |
| Venture North and explore Conwy with its Medieval Castle | ✔ |
Our view on Dolgellau
Dolgellau is an idylic country village with excellent facilities and packed with plenty of things to see and do for all ages. Whether taking a romantic break or family holiday, renting a cottage in Dolgellau provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
