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Toll Bridge Cottage

Cottage in Dolgellau with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cymer Abbey
  • Place, Dolgellau Park
  • Place, Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Toll Bridge Cottage

Finest Retreats are pleased to present Toll Bridge Cottage, a unique, characterful cottage alongside the Mawddach estuary. Stay in the quaint toll keeper's cottage, which oozes old world charm with amazing waterside views.



The bridge was built in 1879 as a replacement for a ferry crossing and the cottage is said to have been added to around the 1900s. The cottage can sleep up to two guests, with a kitchen, dining and lounge nestled around the cosy log burner, perfect for an evening in around the fire. There's also a shower room, and double bedroom with striped wooden walls all around which just adds to the character and charm.



Outside enjoy expansive and uninterrupted views on the terrace – the ideal place to relax, watch the local wildlife and immerse in the breath-taking scenery. And of course, you can also watch the occasional car, bike or group of walkers go by during the day and crossing the historic bridge.



The cottage is well located for visiting guests to explore the stunning scenery of the area. The adjacent cycle track, the Mawddach trail, that used to be the old railway track is perfect for strolls as well as bikes. Two MiRiDER e-bikes are available for hire at the cottage, so if you fancy a ride and to see the sights from a different point of view, then please contact us to book ahead of arrival.



Slightly further afield is the seaside town of Barmouth that includes stunning sandy beaches, and the traditional market town of Dolgellau offering a range of artisan shops and weekly farmers market is only two miles away. The foothills of the majestic Cadir and Idris are on the near horizon tempting you to explore their magnificence and beauty, and the beast that is Snowdonia is just a short drive away.



Logs for the woodburner are not included, but you can pre-order logs at time of booking @ £6 per bag (which includes kindling and fire lighters), or they can be purchased directly from the toll keepers.



For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-22:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dolgellau

Located in Dolgellau, this cottage is in a rural area. Mach Loop and Fairbourne Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway. Corris Craft Centre and King Arthur's Labyrinth are also worth visiting.
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Dolgellau

What's nearby

  • Cymer Abbey - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dolgellau Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Torrent Walk - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Mach Loop - 11 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bank Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid Fish Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tal-y-Don Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Grass - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Toll Bridge Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Toll Bridge Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Toll Bridge Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Toll Bridge Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Toll Bridge Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cymer Abbey, Llyn Tan y Graig and Dolgellau Park. Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Melissa

Lovely setting and beautiful little house

Great view and close to a nice pub Would have been nice to have wood for the fire included.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Toll bridge cottage

Friendly staff
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10/10 Excellent

Ian Michael

Wonderful place

Our second visit to the Toll Bridge House, this time for two weeks, and it didn't disappoint. The accommodation was lovely and clean, with welcoming croissants and Welsh cakes. We were a little concerned when storm Amy came, but nothing to worry about. The Toll Bridge staff are really friendly and helpful, and this year we watched the swimmers taking part in the Barmouth Hurly Burly. All in all a fantastic place to stay. Hope to be back in 2026. The settee is a bit low and uncomfortable. But we put a couple of pillows on there to make it a little better. Otherwise, all great.

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique, quirky fun

The accommodation provides all that you need for a cozy, comfortable stay. All mod cons in a beautiful area. Although the weather did not cooperate the outside lounge area provides excellent views of the estuary
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Fantstic

The location and accommodation were outstanding
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10/10 Excellent

Andria

Cosy cabin on a bridge!

The setting of the wee cottage at the end of the toll bridge made for a quirky experience and the wider setting of hills and the estuary was beautiful. It was perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Very helpful staff and amazing location

Very helpful staff and amazing location
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

It was just brilliant. Would stay again without hesitation.

Self catering bare essentials provided but good shop 2 miles away in town. Fabulous historic and homely place to stay and dog friendly too. Great spot for walking & hiking and exploring a beautiful corner of North Wales.
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10/10 Excellent

James

Great quirky location.

Well equipped and clean, nice small touches, milk and some cakes. Local area is beautiful and good local pub for food. Recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Exceptional

All! The location, the style, the comfort.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Location was excellent, lovely little place to stay.

Pub was within walking distance of the property and food was wonderful and staff were very friendly. Cottage is a wonderful base for walking and we were incredibly lucky with the weather. Toll bridge staff are amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable. Parking could be an issue at times but other than that, everything was great
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Perfect Holiday Accommodation

The cottage was perfect for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the most beautiful surroundings Wales has to offer. Perfection cannot be improved upon.
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10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Really lovely!

We loved everything, it’s a wonderful little cottage Maybe more wood for the first night? But we bought plenty for the weekend in the nearby coop
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8/10 Good

Tim

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.

Beautiful setting. Good amenities It is what it is, but it's a shame that it isn't a little larger, consequently it's a little expensive for its size. Furnishings could be more cosy and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!

we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Perfect: beautiful location, unique property, dog friendly, decent WiFi and convenient parking.

The location was stunningly beautiful. The property was quirky (quite unique), warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. WiFi worked perfectly and parking was very convenient. Plus they allow dogs.
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Beautiful location, stunning views

Beautiful location, stunning views. Lovely local pub with good food. Bridge keepers helpful and chatty, reccomending local walks,a great base to explore further if wanted. Bridge itself well equipped and clean, log fire just made the stay even better.
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Comfortable, well equipped, clean, cosy

Lovely waterside spot, quirky, historically interesting, enhanced by the lovely relationship we had with the toll collectors - they were all friendly, helpful and charming Just one very picky comment - the duvet is very heavy! (We had lovely weather!)
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10/10 Excellent

Tayana

Cute unique and cosy cabin in a stunning location.

Beautiful little toll house cottage in a stunning location with beautiful views. Loved how cosy it was with the wood burner and the fantastic pub a 30 second walk away. The toll house staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

What a gem!

We loved everything about Toll Bridge Cottage. It is in a beautiful setting, deceptively spacious and so well equipped, clean and comfortable ! The owners / toll keepers are very friendly and helpful. The history of the bridge is interesting and there is well researched information about it in the cottage. The nearby inn is a bonus and serves delicious food. There are beautiful walks right from the doorstep - we can’t recommend a stay here highly enough!
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Perfect!

Lovely snacks left, absolutely spotless property! Everyone was so friendly, we can’t wait to return. The views are beautiful! Nothing.
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Amazing

Beautiful location, and it is a great base for getting around. Cottage was amazing, clean and comfortable with great views. Nothing at all.
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

We went to recharge our batteries . The location was perfect

Collected our keys from the toll keepers just opposite every one of them were very friendly always had time to chat There was not one thing
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10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Wonderful stay in Dolgellau

From the moment we where welcomed by the toll-keeper on-shift to time we had to leave the keys behind everything went smoothly. The little welcome back was well received with the Welsh Cakes and crossiants. Housekeeper would need to pay a little more attention to cleaning/dusting - specially with the glass shelves in the bathroom.
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6/10 Okay

Fran

Toll Cottage

Friendly & helpful staff at the toll booth. Stunning location. The property is pet friendly. Unfortunately this meant that my clothes are now covered in dog hair. The free parking is not a dedicated car park for the cottage- guests are directed to a public car park which is full at peak holiday times.

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