Garreg Ddu, Blaenau Ffestiniog
Garreg Ddu is a mid-terrace cottage situated in the village of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia. Hosting two bedrooms; a king-size, and a double, along with a ground floor shower room, this property can sleep up to four people. Inside you will also find a first floor cloakroom, kitchen, and a sitting room with dining area and wood burning stove. To the outside is roadside parking on a first come, first served basis, and a front patio with seating, along with a rear yard. Resting in a charming location with characterful attractions to explore, Garreg Ddu is a wonderful cottage in a historic part of Wales.
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- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Great Views
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double. Ground floor shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC. First floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with woodburning stove and dining area.
This superb, mid-terrace cottage is situated in the centre of the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. This stone cottage provides a wonderful base for exploring the area with its cycle trails, mountain, forest and coastal walks, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. It's the perfect base for couples, friends or a small family who love the outdoors and nature.Sympathetically refurbished and renovated to an excellent standard, this wonderful cottage is lovingly maintained and well-presented with attention to detail. There is so much charm and character here with exposed stonework throughout and inglenook fireplaces. Contemporary features such as tall radiators, oak doors and a beautiful oak and glass balustrade staircase, all combine with a modern kitchen and bathroom. Original slate floors and atmospheric lighting with an industrial twist conjure up a reminder of a bygone era, so typical of this area. The interior creates a wonderful ambience and a relaxing atmosphere. A spacious and inviting living area welcomes you, with comfy seating for everyone. A wonderful inglenook fireplace houses a lovely wood burning stove, perfect for those chilly evenings, relaxing after the day's activities. A well-appointed dining area is great for both a romantic meal or family breakfast. The modern kitchen is fully fitted with a range of integrated appliances and is pleasingly equipped. The shower room is also conveniently located on the ground floor close to the back door, and has a double walk in shower cubicle with drencher head shower, basin and toilet. Upstairs there are two stylish bedrooms, the main bedroom boasting a king-size bed with a pleasant outlook over rooftops towards the craggy mountain scenery. The smaller, second bedroom has a double bed. Both beds have deep, luxurious mattresses and quality cotton bed linen. There is also a small cloakroom with toilet and wash basin for convenience. The front of the cottage enjoys a sunny aspect. A lovely enclosed patio with garden furniture and planters, provides an ideal spot to enjoy the afternoon/evening sunshine. A secure gate to the rear yard provides direct access from a road, and a locked shed within the yard provides ideal storage for bikes and other outdoor equipment. There is also an outdoor tap at the rear of the property. Just across from the cottage is Cellb, which is situated in the old county police station and courthouse, this is a small screen cinema which seats 50 people. A short stroll from the cottage and you are in the town centre, offering a variety of shops, tea rooms, pubs and eateries. The famous Ffestiniog-Porthmadog Steam Railway starts its journey less than a 10 minute walk away, and for the more adventurous of you there is ZipWorld Titan, Zip Caverns and Bounce Below. The area is also very popular with mountain bikers, Antur Stiniog downhills trails are just 5 minutes away in the car. Within a 15 minute drive are the famous Coed-y-Brenin and Betws-y-Coed mountain bike trails. The coastal towns of Harlech and Criccieth, with their medieval castles, wonderful sandy beaches and hidden coves, and the Italianate village and gardens of Portmeirion are all within a 30 minute drive. For nature lovers, the immediate area also boosts a diverse selection of Britain's finest National Nature Reserves and protected sites. With Snowdonia on the doorstep, and Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula within easy reach, this is a perfect base for all to enjoy, whatever the time of year.
The historic slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb, central position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park, and has a good selection of amenities. The main local attractions include the slate mines where visitors can take fascinating underground trips to see mining as it was done in days gone by - and the famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway which runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Many glorious local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, DVD player, WiFi, DVD's selection of books and games. All fuel and power inc. in rent. One complimentary basket of fuel for the wood burning stove. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking and additional layby available on a first come, first served basis. Front patio with seating, enclosed rear yard. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (downstairs only), additional dogs by prior arrangement. Sorry, no smoking. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 min walk. Please contact the owner prior to your arrival for use of the shed.
Location Details
The historic slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb, central position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park, and has a good selection of amenities. The main local attractions include the slate mines where visitors can take fascinating underground trips to see mining as it was done in days gone by - and the famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway which runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Many glorious local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Reviews
The cottage is just as the photos look, immaculate. Beautifully renovated with everything you could need whilst staying, and more. A lot of care and attention has been put in to both the cottage and the welcome. Fresh flowers, food essentials pack, information leaflets and fire all ready for lighting. Very clean, lovely wooden furniture, fluffy towels and powerful rain shower. We worried about parking, but found a space on our return every evening, so not a problem at all. Town has suffered with lockdown, pubs and restaurants closed, but plenty of take aways and a shop within walking distance. We didn't go for the town but for the central location to explore North Wales and chose the cottage as it looked stunning. Caroline, the host, was friendly, approachable and couldn't have done more to make sure we were ok, settled in and didn't need anything. In sumnary, Ffestiniog was a little disappointing, train not running, affects of covid etc. However cottage was exact opposite, a wonderful place to stay and relax and we had a brilliant week, with no complaints.
Garreg Ddu is a beautiful, well equipped cottage. The only reason I have not rated it as 5 is due to the parking. The cottage is in a narrow cul-de-sac with on street parking and a small lay-by. The spaces fill up very quickly. Caroline the owner was very helpful and friendly during our stay and recommend local places to visit and eat. She also provided a lovely welcome pack which included milk, cake and Prosecco! The local shops, cafes and take aways are less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage but evening dining is very limited. I think this is due to Covid as the local pub/hotel was closed the whole time we were there.
A fabulous little cottage, the perfect place for us to get away for a week! Caroline was a wonderful host who met us on arrival to talk us through everything and gave us a lot of insightful information on the area and its many attractions and restaurants. She was always on hand to answer any questions if we needed it. The cottage had everything we needed to give us a luxury home away from home with an amazing log burning fire to warm us up after a day of exploring Snowdonia. We would highly recommend as we will definitely be coming back in the future!
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