Note because of unusually high changeover costs in this location, holidays are proportionally better value for longer stays than short breaks.
There are few locations in the UK more beautiful than here at Garth Gell near Dolgellau in the Snowdonia National Park of North Wales. Here you will find utter peace and seclusion.
Restored by a pair of the best conservation architects in Britain this 1805 farmhouse had sat empty for decades before being brought back to life with considerable effort and much love.
Restored by a pair of the best conservation architects in Britain this 1805 farmhouse had sat empty for decades before being brought back to life with considerable effort and much love.
This farmhouse is so far up the mountain that it is beyond the last electric pole, and sits, as it has for 200+ years, without any mains electricity. Water comes from the spring. There is no central heating, but an oil-fired AGA and two modern wood-burners. There are enough solar panels for lighting and charging phones, but apart from that, this is an entirely rustic low-tech experience - no television, wifi or modern appliances.
Nestled on 25 sheep-grazed acres, Garth Gell promises peace and privacy. Yet, it's just minutes from an ancient RSPB woodland, 15 minutes to sandy beaches (Barmouth), and a quick drive to historic Dolgellau town.
Garth Gell is a truly special place - but note that it doesn't have central heating and although it has an oil-fired Aga and two woodburners it'd be a cottage only for the hardy in winter months.
Features
Bathroom Features
- Bath
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
General
- No pets
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Farm or rural location
- Secluded location
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
In Detail
There is no wifi but we found our phones had some (limited) signal at one end of the house (tested on 02 and EE)
Garth Gell is a truly special place - but note that it doesn't have central heating and although it has an oil-fired Aga and two woodburners it'd be a cottage only for the hardy in winter months.
Downstairs:
Cegin Fawr: large wood burner - note our photo of the inglenook was taken before a substantial woodburning stove was installed
Snug: wood burner, dvd collection
Kitchen: fridge-freezer, small gas stove, oil-fired AGA
Upstairs:
Master bedroom: King double bedroom showcasing the 'walk-through' concept that leads to the other bedrooms
Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bedroom 3: Small double bed
Bedroom 4: Two single beds
Two bathrooms, both with bath and WC
Good to know
- Check in at : 16:00
- Check out by: 10:00
- Up to 6
- 7 nights from £3032 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Strictly no pets allowed
- Location
- Secluded Eryri/ Snowdonia mountain location between Dolgellau and Fairbourne/ Barmouth beaches
- Nearby
- Dolgellau – Historic town - 5 miles / 10 mins Mawddach Trail – under 1 mile to join Coed ... Read more
- Infants - Welcome. However, no cot or high chair available
- Children - Welcome
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Winter - this house doesn't have central heating and although it has an oil-fired Aga and two wood-burners it'd be a cottage only for the hardy in winter months. Guests may prefer to sleep in bedroom 2 in the colder months as it is directly above the kitchen which is constantly heated by the oil-fired Aga.
There is limited electricity available from the small solar and battery system but it cannot be relied on in Winter.
Privacy - Guests should note that a footpath runs through the garden but is seldom used, only by occasional hillwalkers or the local farmer and his tractor may drive through it.
Access - The last 500m of the approach to the house is by means of a rough track, it is perfectly navigable but requires with careful driving.
Privacy - There are two staircases to the upper floor. One leads from the snug and accesses the landing with bathroom and bedrooms 3 and 4 off. The second staircase leads from the Cegin Fawr main living space on the ground floor and directly into the open main master bedroom above (with four poster bed). Note that to access Bedroom 2 (and the second bathroom) guests must use this staircase, thereby passing through the primary bedroom - there is no door between the staircase 2 and the large primary sleeping space.
Limited phone signal.
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
- Dolgellau – Historic town - 5 miles / 10 mins
- Mawddach Trail – under 1 mile to join
- Coed y Brenin (mountain biking, Nordic Walking) - 7 miles
- Fairbourne (beach) - 6 miles / 10 mins.
- George III bar/ restaurant with internet access (good & great views!) - 1.5 mile
- Barmouth (resort, beach etc) - 9 miles / 18 mins.
- Cregennan Lakes
- Cader Idris (mountain) - you're in the foothills!
- Dylanwad (Cellar Wine Shop, Cafe/Bar) - 5 miles / 10 mins.
- T H Roberts Coffee Shop, Dolgellau
- MoMa in Machynlleth, art gallery
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