Hywel-Sele-Lodge
This outstanding and unique self-catering cottage stands guard at the entrance to the deer park on the famous Nannau estate in southern Eryri (Snowdonia). Real Fire. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at this property. The stairs lead directly up to the double bedroom. From the double bedroom, a connecting door opens into the second bedroom - ideal for families or close friends sharing the space. [Read more...]
As you round the bend of a quiet leafy lane guests are greeted by a real fairytale cottage. Described as a semi-ruinous Tudor-Gothic style this outstanding and unique self-catering property stands guard over the deer park on the famous Nannau estate and provides unique accommodation for guests wanting to explore this beautiful part of Eryri (Snowdonia).
As you can imagine, Hywel Sele Lodge is bursting with history. Hywel Sele famously attempted to assassinate his rebellious cousin Owain Glyndwr during a hunting expedition. Glyndwr, already wary of his royalist relative, was protected from Hywel’s deadly arrow however by the chain mail he wore hidden under his tunic. Glyndwr immediately turned to slay his cousin later hiding his body in a hollow oak tree within the Nannau deer park.
An impressive boarded door set within a pointed arched doorcase opens into the entrance hallway. From here, a turned staircase runs up to the bedrooms, a door to the left leads to the lounge but we’ll go straight ahead into the kitchen diner first.
Oak panelled kitchen units sit on a quarry-tiled floor and are topped by a marble work surface. A more modern oven and gas hob sits in one corner whilst a pretty dinning table and chairs sits next to the exit to the rear of the cottage.
We can walk round through another door into the lounge. This generous space comes complete with log fire, flat screen TV and sumptuous leather sofas. Wooden mullioned windows with arched heads form the shallow canted bay to the front of the cottage. Also on the ground floor is the shower room and WC. This room is small but perfectly formed. The age and listed status of the building means it impossible to have a bathroom upstairs.
If we go round again we can head up the winding staircase to the two adjoining bedrooms. More high arched windows inset with leaded glass shine a patterned light onto a beautiful king sized bed complete with luxurious linen. Oak flooring and exposed stonewalls support a high vaulted ceiling. A second bedroom has a smaller 4 foot double bed within a fascinating oak panelled recess and a window that overlooks the deer park and the forests beyond.
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2 Pets
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Airbnb
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BBQ
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BBQ area
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Bed linens
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Bike Storage
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Central Heating
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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 Type
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Dishes and silverware
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Dog Friendly
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Dolgellau
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Essentials
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Fireplace
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Free parking on premises
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Fridge
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Garden/backyard
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Heating
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High chair
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Hob
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Hot Tub
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Hot water
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Inside
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Jacuzzi
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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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Off street parking
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Outside
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Oven
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Pack 'n Play travel crib
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Pets allowed
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Private entrance
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Private Garden
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Real Fire
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Refrigerator
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Stove
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Toaster
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Toilet Paper
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Towels
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Tumble dryer
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TV
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Washing machine
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WiFi
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Wireless internet
From the driveway, the amazing façade of the cottage is possible surpassed by the outstanding views over the Cader Idris mountain range to the south. The grand stone gateway next to the cottage leads us east into the walled dear park. Approximately 100 deer live in the park but they are amazingly difficult to spot in what is a varying landscape of hills and deciduous forest.
This ancient deer park was incorporated into the famous landscape park at Nannau in the late eighteenth-century and remains one of the largest and highest areas of designed landscape in Wales. An extensive system of paths and bridleways criss crosses the park, the most popular of which is Precipice walk. Easily accessible from the lodge, this circular walk will take guests around the lower slopes of Foel Cynwch and provides superb views over the Mawddach valley and sea beyond.
The market town of Dolgellau is a five minute drive down the hill and boasts a selection of interesting cafes, restaurants and shops. The internationally renowned Coed Y Brenin mountain biking centre is a 5 minute drive in the down the other side of the hill. The seaside town of Barmouth is about 30 mins to the West and the market town of Bala, famous for its water adventure sports, is 30 mins to the east.
Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Dolgellau
Additional Information
https://www.dioni.co.uk/cottage/hywel-sele-lodge/#review
From the North (Bala) Take the A494 southwest towards Dolgellau for 16 miles. Just before the junction with the A470, turn right onto Bala Road towards Dolgellau. From the Eurospar supermarket on Bala Road in Dolgellau (it is 2 miles from the Eurospar to the track to Hywel-Sele Lodge), take Llanfachreth Road going uphill towards Llanfachreth. Climb up this hill for 1.7 miles. The track to the lodge is a very sharp right-hand turn, and you might need to reverse into the junction opposite before making the turn. There is a road mirror on the left and a green wheelie bin at the gate entrance on the right. Ensure the gates are closed to keep the sheep in. Continue through some farm gates to reach Hywel-Sele Lodge.
From the West (Welshpool) Take the A458 northwest towards Dolgellau for 26 miles. At the roundabout, turn onto the A470 towards Dolgellau for 10 miles. Turn right onto the A494 towards Bala, then take the first left onto Bala Road towards Dolgellau. From the Eurospar supermarket on Bala Road in Dolgellau (it is 2 miles from the Eurospar to the track to Hywel-Sele Lodge), take Llanfachreth Road going uphill towards Llanfachreth. Climb up this hill for 1.7 miles. The track to the lodge is a very sharp right-hand turn, and you might need to reverse into the junction opposite before making the turn. There is a road mirror on the left and a green wheelie bin at the gate entrance on the right. Ensure the gates are closed to keep the sheep in. Continue through some farm gates to reach Hywel-Sele Lodge.
From the South (Newtown) Take the A489 west towards Dolgellau for 5 miles. Turn right onto the A470 towards Dolgellau for 17 miles. Turn right at the roundabout to stay on the A470 towards Dolgellau for a further 16 miles. Turn right onto the A494 towards Bala, then take the first left onto Bala Road towards Dolgellau. From the Eurospar supermarket on Bala Road in Dolgellau (it is 2 miles from the Eurospar to the track to Hywel-Sele Lodge), take Llanfachreth Road going uphill towards Llanfachreth. Climb up this hill for 1.7 miles. The track to the lodge is a very sharp right-hand turn, and you might need to reverse into the junction opposite before making the turn. There is a road mirror on the left and a green wheelie bin at the gate entrance on the right. Ensure the gates are closed to keep the sheep in. Continue through some farm gates to reach Hywel-Sele Lodge.
What3Words Location
Use the What3Words address organic.yours.quote to get to the first gate off the road.
Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Dolgellau
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