Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location

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A large, historic stone building with a formal garden in front, including a central circular pathway and pink flowering plants.
A golf course with rolling hills and a flag on the green.
The Last Inn, a pub with outdoor seating and hanging flower baskets.
A rustic cabin with a stone foundation and wooden exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and hills.
A living room with a yellow sofa, a brown sofa, a zebra-patterned bean bag, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Eryri National Park

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Arthog
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mach Loop
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Barmouth Bridge
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Arthog

Located in Arthog, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Fairbourne Golf Club and Mach Loop are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eryri National Park and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog. Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway are also worth visiting.
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Arthog

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 22 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mach Loop - 28 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 35 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 52 min drive - 56.9 km

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪George III Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Last Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tal-y-Don Hotel - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Min-Y-Mor Hotel - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character old cottage in gorgeous Snowdonia location located?

Situated in Arthog, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Barmouth Bridge, Barmouth Beach and Ty Crwyn. Fairbourne Railway and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog are also within 2 miles (3 km). Morfa Mawddach Station is only a 3-minute walk and Fairbourne Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was absolutely perfect for us, comfy beds, comfy sofas, loved all the games, dvds etc. Will definitely be booking again. Location is perfect, 2 min walk to train station and only a mile and a half to a beautiful beach. Perfect for a quiet family holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beat the weather

Quirky, clean and a really good base for our walking holiday. Easy to get to Barmouth, and the walk to the George III is lovely Bed was very comfy. Love the fact it has solar!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A memorable stay in a beautiful cottage

My wife and I and our seven year old son had an excellent stay in this characteristic and extremely comfortable cottage. An ideal location close to Barmouth and within walking distance of the local train station. Special thanks to Neil, the owner of this stunning cottage. We enjoyed our stay that much that we have already booked to stay again next year! Craig, Sophia and Harry
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Craig was a great guest. Appreciative and left the cottage as he found it. a really nice person. I would love to host him again and recommend to other hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage

A very quirky cosy cottage. Very warm . In an ideal spot in the country. Ideal for walkers, biker. Next to a walking trail with patthway to Fairbourne and Barmouth overlooking the estuary. Train station about a 5 min walk. The owner has left lots of equiptment to use, bikes surfboard etc. We had to 6 yr olds with us and they loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

LOVED IT!

The property is indeed quirky but just as described in the listing, and suited us down to the ground as it was something different! Had everything we needed (with the exception of a freezer compartment in the fridge but minor point), and was clean and warm. Huge TV and good wifi. One of the best things for us was the availability of bikes, and we spent 2 of our our 4 days there riding in the beautiful local area. Also had body boards but we didn't have time to use them (and golf clubs etc). Would benefit from automated checking in details prior to the trip as communication with the owner was occasionally a little tricky. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A Bad Experience of ‘Quirky’ - best check every detail WITH HOST before bookingQuirky definition: Unusual in an attractive/interesting way. OK if property listing is accurate at time of booking. For us It wasn’t.For mainly safety reasons I moved some of my family out after 1 day to another place costing 2K. 2 adults remained here to sleep only. UNSAFE KITCHEN ELECTRICS1.Exposed cooker wire into wall mounted socket above cooker is not compliant with safety regs.2.Use of 3 gang extension lead, sitting on kitchen worktop, overloaded with multiple appliances microwave/toaster/kettle is dangerous3.Old electric cooker (no PAT Test evidence ) loose knobs,no control info visibleAll 3 are a fire riskINACCURATE LISTING1.Entrance not wheelchair accessible2.Bedroom too small for bed size; Unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues, especially in the event of fire3. Gold sofabed in lounge not an option according to housekeeper saying ‘ not used, we tried once to get it out & back in, it nearly broke our backs’.4. Bedroom cupboards full of DVD’s/Video’s/Games & virtually no room for our clothes5. No BBQ, Fire Pit, useable garden furniture or mountain bikes on arrival until housekeeper loaned us hers.6. Rotting wooden picnic table gave our 10yr old a splinterHost apologised quickly to complaints & amended parts of his listing. However, as he’s ‘stuck’ in Croatia he wants me to provide a detailed itinerary of remaining listing inaccuracies - that’s not the guests job
Fire Risk - Exposed cooker wire into wall mounted socket above cooker is not compliant with safety regs.
Fire Risk -Use of 3 gang extension lead, sitting on kitchen worktop, overloaded with multiple appliances microwave/toaster/kettle is dangerous
Fire Risk - Very Old electric cooker (no PAT Test evidence ) loose knobs,no control info visible
Entrance not wheelchair accessible. Porch measured 23.5 inches and standard wheelchair is 25 inches.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2025
We are naturally disappointed to read this review, as it is very different from the experiences of the vast majority of our guests. Between Vrbo and Airbnb, we have hosted many happy visitors and received around 30 five-star reviews — over 95% of our guests rate their stay as excellent. The cottage is exactly as described in the listing and reflects its character as a traditional, quirky Welsh property in a beautiful Snowdonia setting. We always do our best to ensure guests are comfortable and went out of our way on this occasion — providing additional items such as bikes, wetsuits, body boards, and even a new fire pit. While we are grateful for feedback and always make improvements where possible, we do not recognise the description of the cottage given here. Safety is very important to us and the property meets the required standards. The overwhelming response from previous guests demonstrates that the cottage provides exactly what is promised: a cosy, well-equipped base in a stunning location.
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