Artro
Stunning views and close to beautiful natural landmarks, this four bedroom, elegant holiday cottage on the banks of the River Artro is a fantastic getaway. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at this property. [Read more...]
With stunning views and close to some truly beautiful natural landmarks, this four-bedroom, elegant holiday cottage on the banks of the River Artro is a fantastic getaway. Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Pentre Gwynfryn, Artro is only a couple of miles from Cwm Bychan and the famous Roman Steps leading into the Rhinog mountains.
The drive up to the cottage from the main road is beautiful; a tree-lined, winding road running along the river Artro. The house itself is a traditional white building with a slate roof, which is synonymous with the area - beautifully renovated, it is light, spacious and modern.
You come into the cottage directly into the main hallway. To the left is the open plan kitchen, dining room and the main sitting room. To the right is a sitting room come sun room - complete with sofa, reading chair and log burner, it is a great place to sit and read or just sit and take in the beautiful views through the bay windows. There is also a small TV here which makes it a great room for the kids to escape to when they want some downtime away from the adults!
Into the main room, the sitting room area has lots of sofa space, log burner and TV. You also have another set of bay windows that look out over the river and out onto the mountains beyond. Through an open arch brings you into the dining area. Consisting of a traditional farm style dining table that comfortably seats eight, it looks out from the huge windows that run along the width of the wall where there are more beautiful views to be had.
The kitchen is spacious with white wooden units, thick oak tops and, butler sink. The slate floors keep with those traditional elements. The bar that separates the dining room also works as an additional dining space with the bar stools - this is also a great place for those who are keeping the designated ‘cook’ company to sit and have a drink! New appliances and everything you need to cater for your group is here. There is a laundry room and ground floor WC that lead off from the kitchen.
The master bedroom is located on the ground floor. You will probably have to draw straws for this room, I won’t lie. An en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, there is also a separate seating area that looks out through the french windows that lead out to your own patio area - it is truly idyllic. Using neutral tones with wooden panelled walls, the room is light, airy and relaxing to be in.
Upstairs brings you to the other three bedrooms - two doubles and a twin. All the rooms are beautifully decorated using modern, neutral colours for both the soft furnishings and on the walls - as with the downstairs bedroom they all feel calm, light and airy. There is a family bathroom on this floor with a shower over bath arrangement, WC and washbasin.
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2 Pets
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Accessible-height bed
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Airbnb
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Baby Safety Gates
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Bag of Logs
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BBQ
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BBQ area
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BBQ Utensils
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Bed linens
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Bike Storage
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Blender
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Body soap/Shower gel
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Carbon monoxide detector
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Central Heating
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Champagne Flutes
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Childrens books and toys
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Cleaning Products
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Clothes Drying Rack
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Cooker
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Cooking basics
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Cot (cot-linen not provided)
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Cottage suitable for 'assisted' wheelchair guests
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Cottage Type
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Dining Table
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Dishes and silverware
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Dishwasher
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Dishwasher Tablets
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Dog Friendly
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Enclosed garden
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Essentials
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Family friendly
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Fire extinguisher
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Fireplace
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First Aid kit
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Flat smooth pathway to front door
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Free parking on premises
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Freezer (not icebox)
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Fridge
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Garden/backyard
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Hair dryer
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Harlech
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Heating
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High chair
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Hob
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Hot water
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Inside
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Iron
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Iron and ironing board
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Kettle
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Kitchen
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Linen
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Location
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Microwave
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Near Beach
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Near Pub
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Off street parking
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Outdoor Dining Area
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Outdoor Furniture
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Outside
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Oven
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Oven Gloves
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Pack 'n Play travel crib
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Patio/balcony
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Pets allowed
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Private Garden
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Real Fire
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Refrigerator
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Security Deposit Required
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Shampoo
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Smoke detector
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Step-free access (bathroom)
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Stove
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Sun Loungers
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Tea Towels
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Toaster
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Toilet Paper
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Towels
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Toys/ Games/ Books
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TV
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Washing machine
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Welcome Pack
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Wide clearance (hallway)
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Wide doorway (bedroom)
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Wide doorway (common space)
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Wide doorway (home)
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WiFi
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Wine Glasses
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Wireless internet
Pentre Gwynfryn is located just outside Llanbedr and is one of the area’s hidden gems. The cottage itself has its own patio which looks out over the river, forests and mountains beyond. There are numerous walks right from the door step.
A 10 minute drive will take you up to Cwm Bychan, a large lake which is also the entry point for the famous Roman Steps walk which takes you into the Rhinog Mountains. There are some beautiful stops on the way up to the lake where you can stop off and swim in small pools, one of which has a set of three small waterfalls - it’s a local’s place they like to keep secret!
10 minutes away in the next valley is home to the famous Nantcol Waterfalls. There is a campsite here, but a nominal parking fee and they will give you access to the waterfalls. During the summer months they have a pizza company that comes to make pizza by the river - make a point of doing this, it’s great, especially if you have children in the mix.
20 minutes to the south will bring you to Barmouth. Blue flag beaches and a traditional seaside town with a funfair, a fantastic range of shops, cafes, restaurants and, harbour make it a great day out. Further along will bring you to Dolgellau which is home to Coed Y Brenin mountain biking centre, the mecca of mountain biking. There are 8 trails ranging from blue to black so there is something for everyone. There are also running and walking trails.
North from the cottage brings you to Harlech with the castle, a stunning sandy beach, Royal St Davids golf course, and a climbing wall for those rainy days. Home made cakes, ice cream and some lovely independent gift and antique shops make this a lovely place to spend some time.
In terms of the bigger attractions, you are 30 mins from one of Zip World locations and Portmeirion Village. An hour will bring you to Betws Y Coed, Slate Mountain and the other Zip World location and The National White Water Centre.
Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Harlech
Additional Information
Y Geulan is above the village of Llanbedr, half way between Harlech and Barmouth on the Cambrian coast Road, the A496.
From the south (Barmouth) take the A496 north to the village of Llanbedr. After passing over a narrow bridge in the centre of the village, turn right by the Victoria Pub. Drive for 1.8 miles up this twisting lane, direction Cwm Bychan. As the road bends left and then right, you’ll pass between two houses close to the road and a red post box, Y Geulan is the next house on the right as the road straightens up. (Hidden driveway.)
From the north (Harlech) take the A496 south to the village of Llanbedr. After passing the village sign (30mph), turn left in the village centre just before the Victoria pub. Drive for 1.8 miles up this twisting lane, direction Cwm Bychan. As the road bends left and then right, you’ll pass between two houses close to the road and a red post box, Y Geulan is the next house on the right as the road straightens up. (Hidden driveway.)
Here's a link for more info on the local area that you might find useful:
SNOWDONIA INFORMATION PACK - HARLECH
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Check-in: 16:00 | Check-out: 10:00
Key will be in the key safe inside front porch: code 2176 Heating instructions will be left in the information booklet.<br /> <br /> Do not to follow the sat nav instructions if coming from the north as this will send you up Twthill in Harlech over the tops which is a very steep and narrow lane. <br /> <br /> Come into the village of Llanbedr in order to follow the directions up. <br /> <br /> Also there is no mobile service up these valleys, if you do get lost and need to phone, you may need to return to Harlech or Llanbedr to get a signal.<br /> <br />
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