The Honey Pot | Garndolbenmaen | Dolbenmaen | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

5.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

49 Customer Review(s)

Stephen
October 2024

“Absolutely fantastic !”

Can't fault cleanliness, and facilities, everything was just perfect. Justy one small criticism - the chairs and sofa, although comfortable are a little low, if you are of a certain age! Otherwise nothing but praise for the accomodation and the owners.

Can't fault cleanliness, and facilities, everything was just perfect. Justy one small criticism - the chairs and sofa, although comfortable are a little low, if you are of a certain age! Otherwise nothing but praise for the accomodation and the owners.

- Stephen, October 2024
Irene August 2024

“Fantastic cottage with everything you need marks out 10 must be 10 lovely stay ...”

Fantastic cottage with everything you need marks out 10 must be 10 lovely stay owner very help full from Irene and ray from Sthelens

- Irene, August 2024
Claire August 2024

“Another lovely week staying in the Honeypot for a second time (first was 2018) a superb location, the grounds are immaculately kept and owners very friendly.”

The sound of a babbling stream and birds twittering outside your door and everything you need for a relaxing week away. Lots of places within easy driving distance too. We have stayed in many cottages over the years but this is one we would definitely recommended.

- Claire, August 2024
Craig August 2024

“We really enjoyed our family holiday at the Honey Pot.”

We was made to feel very welcome by the owners. The accommodation was one of the cleanest we’ve stayed in. We was out exploring North Wales by day and when we returned we was chilling on boats in the lake which is also on site. We would definitely recommend for others to stay here and we shall return in the future I’m sure :D

- Craig, August 2024
Catherine July 2024

“Lovely place to stay; the cottage and the grounds that we were allowed to explore were very pretty.”

Cottage very clean, modern and well equipped. Perfect size for our family of 4 (10 and 14yo) plus a small dog. Owner very friendly and helpful. Close to Criccieth for the beach and we made use of many tourist attractions within half hours drive during the week that we stayed.

- Catherine, July 2024
Sandra July 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Honey Pot Cottage.”

The Cottage was very comfortable and it was very relaxing just sitting in the garden.

- Sandra, July 2024
Gary June 2024

“Had a fab time will be back at some point.”

- Gary, June 2024
Emma May 2024

“Lovely stay at karen and Russ holiday home , fabulous gardens and surroundings .”

Especially loved lake and seeing sheep and geese . Beautifully presented and everything you need for your stay Only wee critic was 3 piece suite to low for my dad and he sat on dinning chair and I would of liked a small area to let dogs of lead to have a run but understand its a working farm with live stock .. Would highly recommend and hope to visit again

- Emma, May 2024
Hilary May 2024

“Stayed in quite a number of holiday cottages over the years and the Honey Pot stands out above all of them!”

Came with a friend and my little Westie. Perfect for dogs, as private courtyard completely enclosed. Nice little dog walk for morning ablutions! The setting is beautiful, surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and plants. The short walk from the car to the cottage is immaculately landscaped. The cottage interior is spot on and very tastefully decorated and furnished. Comfy seating and beds. The lake and surroundings are breathtaking and guests can fish (brown trout), canoe (2) or row (1). Russ and Karen, the owners are so friendly and helpful. Of course, Snowdonia is also very beautiful!! We had good meals in The Goat (just along the road) and The Golden Fleece, Criccieth, but the best meal was in Poachers, Criccieth. There’s a lovely little tearoom by a small lake/reservoir - Llyn Tan-y-graig, Dolgellau LL40 2TA. Need satnav to get there! All of Snowdonia is within easy reach. The Llyn Peninsula is also worth visiting.

- Hilary, May 2024
Sheila May 2024

“A lovely comfortable property in stunning grounds.”

Russ and Karen make you very welcome Would recommend to anyone, well worth a visit

- Sheila, May 2024
Diana April 2024

“Absolutely lovely cottage spotlessly clean wonderful facilities surrounding area was lovely courtyard garden was a wonderful place to catch the sun Cannot recommend this cottage any higher in all our years of staying in holiday cottages this one.”

Tops them all

- Diana, April 2024
Richard October 2023

“A really enjoyable break in a beautiful property with a warm welcome from owners Ross and Karen.”

Cottage is in a beautiful setting and our dog loved it too! Would certainly recommend it!

- Richard, October 2023
Guy September 2023

“The Honey Pot was a truly delightful place to stay, a beautiful setting, comfortable and extremely clean.”

There is a Nespresso Vertuo machine in the cottage. There was no cafetière, but Russ, the owner, came to the rescue and found one for us to use. A Clothes airer/ dryer would be most useful, as would a dustpan and brush in the cottage. But these are very small negative remarks. All in all a lovely stay.

- Guy, September 2023
Karen September 2023

“We have never been to a cottage holiday before and for our first experience well what can I say !”

! Firstly the owners made us feel more than welcome Russ went above and beyond to make our stay memorable . Such beautiful surroundings with there very own fishing lake and natural beauty within a short distance of beaches shops a local pub which we highly recommend called THE GOAT . The cottage was excellent all facilities that you would need and beautifully presented. Missing it so much already .We are looking forward to our stay again next year .

- Karen, September 2023
M September 2023

“A lovely place to stay.”

Russ the owner worked really hard to make us feel welcome and comfortable. A really enjoyable stay and a gem of a place.

- M, September 2023
Alex August 2023

“The Honey Pot offered us the perfect little family getaway.”

Set against a stunning backdrop with its tranquil lake and Mountain View, it provided both relaxation and activities like boating and swimming. Our kids were particularly fond of bagpuss the cat and resident geese. The hosts couldn’t be any more warmer and welcoming. Truly a memorable stay and we’re eager to return. Definitely recommended.

- Alex, August 2023
Kathryn August 2023

“Wonderful peaceful, secure location and in easy reach of all the beautiful beaches/locations of Llyn Peninsula.”

The grounds were beautiful too.

- Kathryn, August 2023
Sheila July 2023

“Delightful place with welcoming hosts.”

Lovely and peaceful surroundings with garden and lake as well as the geese, sheep etc. Enjoyed every moment and certainly hope to return. Only slight downside for those whose dogs, like mine, can be reactive is that the walk to the lake passes the cottage which can trigger a response (certainly mine are guilty of barking when anyone passes) that could be a problem for other guests.

- Sheila, July 2023
Corienne June 2023

“Just perfect in every way!”

We felt right at home, it’s a gem! You won’t be disappointed! Can’t wait to return! Thanks to Russ and Karen who have an eye for detail!

- Corienne, June 2023
Sharon June 2023

“Just returned from a week's stay in The Honey Pot.”

We have stayed in North Wales for holidays for over 30 years in variety of accommodation types and settings. This very special place has topped the lot. The gardens and surrounding setting are absolutely stunning. Each cottage comes with its own private and enclosed outdoor area which are also very well designed and maintained . Plenty of outdoor seating for all. There is a summerhouse in the shared gardens that offers a beautiful spot near to the stream and offers lovely furniture and a good selection of books and DVDs for guests as well as a picnic basket should you want to take food out. Follow the stream down past the owners geese and less than 100m away there is a stunning lake. Here there are benches, seating and sun loungers placed carefully to capture different views...such as the sun setting over the mountains. On the lake there are Canadian canoes and a large rowing boat. Guests are welcome to use these. We had two wonderful afternoons on the lake and even took our 2 little dogs ( wearing life jackets) into the canoes with us. The cottage is stunning and has beautifully refurbished bathrooms. Kitchen includes everything you need and it's all good quality. Decor is perfect...everything looks fresh and was absolutely spotless on arrival. The TV is a smart TV so if you don't wish to watch DVDs you can download your usual apps and choose what to watch. WiFi is very reliable and speedy. We had a lovely welcome as did our 2 dogs. Owners are very pleasant and attentive but leave you in peace. We loved this place so much that on our 2nd day we booked a week for next year too. Location is perfect..just 10 mins to town and a choice of beaches/ mountain areas just short drives away. One thing that's very different to where we've stayed before: no dusty file stuffed with lists of do's and dont's and a mixture of random, out of date tatty leaflets...thank you to the owners for making such homely cottages filled with quality items. Cannot wait for next time.

- Sharon, June 2023
Elaine Christina June 2023

“Fantastic stay at The Honey Pot the level of comfort and furnishings is some of ...”

Fantastic stay at The Honey Pot the level of comfort and furnishings is some of the best we have stayed at Russ and Karen the owners made our stay perfect from the local knowledge to the lovely items left for us Had brilliant days out at Portmeirion,Betws-y-Coed and Abersoch which are all stand alone places to visit Definitely hope to return cannot give this accommodation enough praise it is perfectly looked after from the gardens to the cottages

- Elaine Christina, June 2023
Pauline June 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at the honey pot, and would consider coming back for another holiday soon.”

- Pauline, June 2023
peter October 2020

“We loved the secure estate because we felt relaxed and safe.”

Excellent parking and beautiful surroundings. Excellent restaurant down the road and many places to revisit in the area. Having been in lockdown far many months we couldn't believe how lucky we were to get such a good holiday. Can't wait to go for another week!

- peter, October 2020
Rachel September 2020

“Fantastic holiday, lovely place.”

So peaceful and tranquil and we travelled with a 2 year old!! Karen as a hostess is wonderful. She was able to provide us with info and was around if we needed anything. The cottage was great, all On one level And access to our own little courtyard. A stream, animals and a lake very close by. We hope to be back very soon.

- Rachel, September 2020
Michael September 2020

“Outstandingly comfortable and well-equipped cottage in lovely and extensive grounds with a multitude of attractive sitting-out locations in the beautiful gardens as well as access to the private lake.”

Very helpful and friendly owners living in adjacent house.

- Michael, September 2020
Paul July 2020

“Peace and tranquility”

- Paul, July 2020
Lynsey July 2020

“The cottage was superb.”

The location is perfect if you want access to the beaches and the mountains. The hosts were friendly but gave us privacy, even offered to take our eight year old to feed the geese and sheep(which he loved). We were extremely comfortable in the cottage. We couldn’t get over what a picturesque setting it was, even on the rainy days.

- Lynsey, July 2020
Kenneth February 2020

“The cottage was excellent value and the standard was very good.”

Set in beautiful surroundings. We had a very enjoyable four days

- Kenneth, February 2020
Judith October 2019

“The cottage was beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard, matched only by the lovely grounds and gardens that surrounded it.”

On arrival we were welcomed out of the rain into a warm cosy room, and found a bottle of wine, together with a delicious homemade Bara Brith. Towels and bedding were exceptionally good, and we appreciated the nice touch of providing a few toiletries. The pretty enclosed courtyard was convenient and safe for the dog, and parking was easy and close by. The whole house, furnishings and equipment were spotless, with no broken crockery, uneaten food or generally grimy evidence of previous visitors, which is unfortunately rare in our many years of experience. It was a delightful place to stay, and we recommend it without hesitation.

- Judith, October 2019
Lester September 2019

“We loved the location, cottage was very clean very good quality dishes.”

The host was so welcoming, I would certainly go back at a heart beat. Love the location, the ducks and other animals around, great place to relax and walk. I recommend 100%

- Lester, September 2019
David & Lesley September 2019

“Great location for a quite relaxing chill-out, short drive to all attractions and restaurants, very friendly onsite owners who respect your privacy.”

- David & Lesley, September 2019
Wendy Jane August 2019

“Fantastic location, so peaceful and tranquil, beautiful cottage.”

Thank you.

- Wendy Jane, August 2019
Martin July 2019

“Immaculate cottage in a beautifully secluded location.”

Gardens have been lovingly cared for by the owners and fixtures and fittings inside the cottage are of high quality. Owners were welcoming and friendly, they left us a bottle of wine, fruit cake and gave us cucumbers and strawberries from their vegetable garden. Could not have asked for nicer hosts. A lovely relaxing holiday helped by the good weather, wonderful surroundings and welcoming hosts. I would definitely recommend this cottage.

- Martin, July 2019
Jeremy July 2019

“This is a very well equipped cottage maintained to a high standard.”

The owners were very pleasant and helpful.

- Jeremy, July 2019
Valerie June 2019

“The cottage was in a lovely garden and was very enjoyable walking around it and the lake.”

The owners were very helpful and sociable and made us feel welcome. The cottage was very comfortable and quiet. There were several tourist sites to visit and again not too busy and enjoyable.

- Valerie, June 2019
Chris June 2019

“Superb Cottage.”

Owners very welcoming. Perfect for a relaxing holiday set in its own grounds. Cannot fault either the cottage or location and will certainly book again for 2020.

- Chris, June 2019
Apr 2019

“Absolutely beautiful cottage, nothing was to much trouble for the owners.”

- , Apr 2019
Marje Lee Mar 2019

“Cosy, compact cottage in beautiful surroundings with friendly and attentive owners on site.”

- Marje Lee, Mar 2019
E Jane Allen Jan 2019

“Very peaceful cottage and friendly owners”

- E Jane Allen, Jan 2019
Tina Holroyd Nov 2018

“Fantastic location nice and peaceful -lovely cottage with great surroundings, enjoyed walking round the lake- this cottage will help you relax and unwind.”

owners extremely friendly and helpful wish i was still there

- Tina Holroyd, Nov 2018
Cefyn Potts Nov 2018

“Lovely cottage very welcoming and clean with everything we needed and we had a lovely surprise to find a homemade cake and a bottle of wine we would have been happy with the tea and coffee which was also supplied by the owners.”

Our boy's enjoyed feeding the sheep and geese and the owners were very generous as on Halloween the gave them both chocolate. Can't wait to come back again

- Cefyn Potts, Nov 2018
Cheryl Garnham Oct 2018

“Well equipped and clean, gardens and lake were lovely and the mountain views great.”

Owners very friendly. Dogs enjoyed their stay too.

- Cheryl Garnham, Oct 2018
Denise Mcgee Oct 2018

“Lived up to expectations.”

The owners have thought of everything to make your stay exceptional

- Denise Mcgee, Oct 2018
Aug 2018

“Great setting, beautiful cottage and delightful owners.”

Perfect for a break away in this beautiful part of the country. Cottage had everything you needed, the dog loved chilling in the cool courtyard and a serene lakeside drink with the views of Snowdonia was the icing on the cake. Thank you

- , Aug 2018
Peter Weller Aug 2018

“Owners were lovely and helpful, and cottage was beautiful.”

- Peter Weller, Aug 2018
M A Robinson Jul 2018

“This cottage was very nice, not only that, the gardens of this small complex were absolutely beautiful.”

I would definately recommend to friends.

- M A Robinson, Jul 2018
Brian Jul 2018

“Friendly welcome and beautiful, cosy cottage.”

Nice walks with goats ,sheep watching. Cottage had everything we needed including privacy.

- Brian, Jul 2018
Angela Adams May 2018

“Excellent accommodation and very centrally located for the area.”

Touch of luxury, which was appreciated.

- Angela Adams, May 2018
Apr 2018

“Beautiful cosy cottage in a stunning location.”

Comfortable, clean with lovely linen, super soft towels and everything you could need. Very friendly and accommodating hosts. We look forward to returning.

- , Apr 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double ensuire, 1 x twin ensuite
Double ensuite bath with shower attachment, WC and basin
Twin ensuite with shower, WC and basin
Open plan kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire.
Central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, coffee machine
TV, DVD, WiFi
Bed linen and towels provided
Ample off road parking
Enclosed paved seating area in addition to 14 acres of shared grounds with gardens, summer house, lake
Up to two well-behaved dogs are most welcome (with £20 surcharge for second dog), however please note that dogs are not allowed in bedrooms unless sleeping in a dog crate
Also, dogs must be on a lead outside of the cottage courtyard due to the proximity of livestock
Pubs, shops and restaurants 4.5 miles
NOTE: Can also be booked with The Little Coach House that sleeps 2 and/or Garden Cottage that sleeps 4
Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150
Note: Saturday check in only.

The property

One of three gorgeous holiday cottages set within the tranquil grounds of Tyddyn Mawr House nestled in the beautiful Welsh countryside.

There are 14 acres of land to explore which include attractive well-maintained gardens with seating areas tucked around every corner and a delightful summer house stocked with a library of books and DVDs.

"There is really no need to leave the grounds of Tyddyn Mawr with 14 acres to explore, wild swimming and fishing all on your doorstep!" Explore further and you’ll find a private lake with views across the valley, perfect for a spot of fishing and a picnic and keep an eye out for the resident geese and Soay sheep. The Honey Pot is a lovely detached stone bungalow that’s been designed with a clean country style and has bags of charm.

You could easily spend a break here without ever needing to leave the grounds, but if a day’s exploration is on the cards you have the historic town of Criccieth with its castle and beaches, the shops and heritage railway of Porthmadog and the Snowdonia National Park all just a short drive away. If you need a little extra space, The Little Coach House sleeping 2 or The Garden Cottage sleeping 4 are also available in the grounds.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

GARNDOLBENMAEN

Pretty little hamlet known locally as Garn, on the outskirts of Porthmadog, a short drive away. Enjoy lovely views over the mountains and Cwm Pennant. At Porthmadog enjoy a good selection of shops and cafes or take a ride on the Highland Steam Train. Or pop along to Criccieth and enjoy its lovely beaches and castle.

Note: Please be aware that the twin bedroom has smaller than standard singles and therefore may not be suitable for all adults.
Note: There is a stream at the bottom of the garden please supervise children
Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of £150
Note: Polite request if using tanning products please bring own towels
Note: Saturday check in only.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely fantastic !”

“Fantastic cottage with everything you need marks out 10 must be 10 lovely stay ...”

“Another lovely week staying in the Honeypot for a second time (first was 2018) a superb location, the grounds are immaculately kept and owners very friendly.”

“We really enjoyed our family holiday at the Honey Pot.”

“Lovely place to stay; the cottage and the grounds that we were allowed to explore were very pretty.”

“We had a lovely stay at Honey Pot Cottage.”

“Had a fab time will be back at some point.”

“Lovely stay at karen and Russ holiday home , fabulous gardens and surroundings .”

“Stayed in quite a number of holiday cottages over the years and the Honey Pot stands out above all of them!”

“A lovely comfortable property in stunning grounds.”

“Absolutely lovely cottage spotlessly clean wonderful facilities surrounding area was lovely courtyard garden was a wonderful place to catch the sun Cannot recommend this cottage any higher in all our years of staying in holiday cottages this one.”

“A really enjoyable break in a beautiful property with a warm welcome from owners Ross and Karen.”

“The Honey Pot was a truly delightful place to stay, a beautiful setting, comfortable and extremely clean.”

“We have never been to a cottage holiday before and for our first experience well what can I say !”

“A lovely place to stay.”

“The Honey Pot offered us the perfect little family getaway.”

“Wonderful peaceful, secure location and in easy reach of all the beautiful beaches/locations of Llyn Peninsula.”

“Delightful place with welcoming hosts.”

“Just perfect in every way!”

“Just returned from a week's stay in The Honey Pot.”

“Fantastic stay at The Honey Pot the level of comfort and furnishings is some of ...”

“We enjoyed our stay at the honey pot, and would consider coming back for another holiday soon.”

“We loved the secure estate because we felt relaxed and safe.”

“Fantastic holiday, lovely place.”

“Outstandingly comfortable and well-equipped cottage in lovely and extensive grounds with a multitude of attractive sitting-out locations in the beautiful gardens as well as access to the private lake.”

“Peace and tranquility”

“The cottage was superb.”

“The cottage was excellent value and the standard was very good.”

“The cottage was beautifully furnished and equipped to a very high standard, matched only by the lovely grounds and gardens that surrounded it.”

“We loved the location, cottage was very clean very good quality dishes.”

“Great location for a quite relaxing chill-out, short drive to all attractions and restaurants, very friendly onsite owners who respect your privacy.”

“Fantastic location, so peaceful and tranquil, beautiful cottage.”

“Immaculate cottage in a beautifully secluded location.”

“This is a very well equipped cottage maintained to a high standard.”

“The cottage was in a lovely garden and was very enjoyable walking around it and the lake.”

“Superb Cottage.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage, nothing was to much trouble for the owners.”

“Cosy, compact cottage in beautiful surroundings with friendly and attentive owners on site.”

“Very peaceful cottage and friendly owners”

“Fantastic location nice and peaceful -lovely cottage with great surroundings, enjoyed walking round the lake- this cottage will help you relax and unwind.”

“Lovely cottage very welcoming and clean with everything we needed and we had a lovely surprise to find a homemade cake and a bottle of wine we would have been happy with the tea and coffee which was also supplied by the owners.”

“Well equipped and clean, gardens and lake were lovely and the mountain views great.”

“Lived up to expectations.”

“Great setting, beautiful cottage and delightful owners.”

“Owners were lovely and helpful, and cottage was beautiful.”

“This cottage was very nice, not only that, the gardens of this small complex were absolutely beautiful.”

“Friendly welcome and beautiful, cosy cottage.”

“Excellent accommodation and very centrally located for the area.”

“Beautiful cosy cottage in a stunning location.”

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GARNDOLBENMAEN