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Blaenau Ffestiniog Vacation house rental with internet access, fireplace, TV and rural retreat

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  • House
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Gwalia Cottage is a 19th Century quarryman's cottage, just outside the famous slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, and within walking distance of Zip World and Bounce Below! Surrounded by breath-taking scenery, wonderful walks, steam trains( you can even hear the whistle blow from the garden!), castles to explore and glorious beaches to relax on, Gwalia Cottage will make an ideal base from which to explore spectacular Snowdonia!

The cottage sleeps up to 4 people in 2 Bedrooms: 1 Double with beams and a feature fireplace, and 1 Twin which has it's own shower area! The upstairs bathroom has a bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet.

The living room has a feature fireplace, beams, 2 leather sofa's, WI-FI throughout, 32" TV. DVD player and a selection of DVD's to browse through. The cottage has HIVE central heating and is double glazed throughout.

The kitchen/dinner has everything you need including: oven, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle and a toaster. The seating area takes in lovely views of the mountains and the famous slate quarries.

The steep garden at Gwalia has been imaginatively landscaped with trees and shrubs. Halfway up there is a seating area which takes in the wonderful mountain views! There is also a vey useful outhouse for storing your bikes safely and a outside tap for washing down those muddy wheels......or muddy dogs!!

2 dogs are welcome at our cottage. All we ask is that you bring their own bedding, towels and bowls. Please restrict them to downstairs only and please do not leave your pet unsupervised and could you please clean up after them on your departure.

Changeover days are Saturday to Saturday. Arrival time: 4.00pm. Departure: 10.00am. Shorter breaks can be considered during quieter periods.

All bed linen is provided but please bring your own towels. T-towels are provided.

Children are very welcome at Gwalia but due to the steep steps leading to the garden, we think that it might be unsuitable for children under the age of 5 years and for people with limited mobility.

Please note: There is on road parking. You can usually park quite easily opposite the cottage or there is parking along one of the side lanes. We tend to park ( after we have unloaded!) down by the side of the Touring Caravan Park which is less than a 2 minute walk from the cottage. There is also a free small car park opposite the Caravan Park too.

Please take care when crossing the main road.. The cottage is on a quite stretch of the A470, but we do have double glazing which minimises what road noise there is. Night time traffic noise is very low.

There are 5 steps leading up to the front door, directly from the road.. However, the cottage is set back from the main road by a small enclosed garden.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

The key for Gwalia Cottage is in a key box on the right hand side of the porch. The code will be sent out to you the week before you arrive.There is a guest folder, inside the cottage, with information relating to local attractions, eating places, shopping and local amenities. Also in the folder you will find information on all the appliances in the cottage. Our contact details are also there, if you need to get hold of us.
Gwalia cottage: Dog friendly quarryman's cottage in the heart of Snowdonia! – Home 8733642

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Unsuitable for children, under the age of 5 years, due to steep garden steps. Children must be supervised at all times when in the garden. May also be unsuitable for the infirm as there are steps leading up to the front door

    2 dogs are allowed at the property but we ask guests to bring their own bedding, bowls and towels. Please restrict pets to
    DOWNSTAIRS ONLY and we ask that you clean up after them on your departure. Please DO NOT leave pets unattended in the cottage in case of damages.

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    About the owner

    Susan B.
    Average reply time:
    34 minutes

    Calendar last updated:
    04 May 2024

    Years listed:
    7

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    Reviews

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    ClareMcCarthy27
    Stalybridge, United Kingdom

    Perfect Cottage
    Jul 2021

    We stayed at Gwalia Cottage this week, and really enjoyed our stay. I really appreciated the welcome pack with milk and tasty cake and bread. The cottage is clean and spacious, with a vertical back … More 

    16 Jul 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Pawel P

    Lovely, well equipped cottage in a fantastic location.
    Jun 2021

    Very spacious, but still cosy cottage, well equipped for self catered holidays. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful spot for evening drink at the rear of the house. 5 minute bike ride to Antur Stiniog MTB tra… More 

    20 Jun 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Joby1515
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    In love with Gwalia Cottage :)
    Sep 2019

    Wow! This has been the best cottage that we have ever had the pleasure of staying in. Even had cake and yummy things to welcome us :) Gwalia cottage has everything ++++ Whatever you need for the perfe… More 

    23 Sep 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review on Gwalia Cottage!! I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and were able to explore the area. I do hope that you will stay with us again, in the not too distant future.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Beckyy1113
    Doncaster, United Kingdom

    Little gem
    Jul 2019

    Stayed for four nights in this little cottage , arrived to welcome pack of milk bread and chocolate cake. It’s a comfortable place and situated perfectly to explore the surrounding areas from be… More 

    23 Jul 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you for your great review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Gwalia Cottage. Please do come back and visit again very soon!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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    Perfect!
    Jul 2019

    We stayed for four nights here and had a lovely time. We loved walking into the bits awaiting us which included bread, flapjack bits, a yummy cake (we polished that off quickly!) and some fresh milk. … More 

    18 Jul 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for your lovely review of Gwalia Cottage! It's always wonderful to hear back form our guests and to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I do hope that you will stay with us again, when you come back to Wales!

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 20

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Susan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

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    How do I pay for my holiday?

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    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

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    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Susan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Susan (the owner) a message.

    If Susan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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