Tyn Y Graig

Customer rating

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

14 Customer Review(s)

Tracey
July 2026

“Wonderful cottage with loads of traditional character - stone walls, slate floor, wood panelling, lovely dormer windows and roses round the door.”

Comfortable sofas and beds, and good kitchen and bathrooms. The setting is stunning, high above the coast with views back to the Cadair Idris ridge, remote, secluded and peaceful. The only sounds are sheep, birdsong, the wind and the occasional Typhoon in the distance. The road there is a slow drive with several gates to open, but what a road! The surrounding landscape is very striking and beautiful. It is a great place for walking, cycling and just relaxing. Especially good for ...

Comfortable sofas and beds, and good kitchen and bathrooms. The setting is stunning, high above the coast with views back to the Cadair Idris ridge, remote, secluded and peaceful. The only sounds are sheep, birdsong, the wind and the occasional Typhoon in the distance. The road there is a slow drive with several gates to open, but what a road! The surrounding landscape is very striking and beautiful. It is a great place for walking, cycling and just relaxing. Especially good for off-road cycling and mountainbiking - there are some fantastic bridleways and tracks close by, and there’s a big shed suitable for bikes. The owner Ifor is very helpful and responsive and has recommendations for walks and things to do locally.

- Tracey, July 2026
Martin June 2026

“A wonderful cottage in a remote area.”

Fantastic views and only sheep for neighbours.Everthing we needed was supplied for our stay even the little things you sometimes need to buy like cloths binliners toilet roll etc, all there.Some welcome food items too.Accessing the cottage is a wee bit tricky with tiny roads , very steep hills and lots of gates, but you do get used to it.That said we do suggest stocking up on food essentials as popping to a shop for milk is a task.Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a lovely peaceful setting with walks on the doorstep.One small suggestion that a Smart tv would be a nice upgrade but thats not a requirement for everyone.

- Martin, June 2026
Alena May 2026

“A hidden gem nestled in the hills between Dolgellau and Barmouth.”

You wake up to views of Barmouth Beach in one direction and of Cader Idris in the other. The property is very well equipped and comfortable - the only useful addition would be a washing machine. The directions for access to the property are spot on and we would recommend the route from Dolgellau town centre. The other route from Arthog itself is not really suitable unless you are driving a 4x4. You also have rail services from Morfa Mawddach station and we took the Cambrian Line to Harlech via Barmouth. There is plenty of free parking at the station itself. All in all a lovely little cottage in a beautiful, rural location which you won't regret booking for a relaxing break.

- Alena, May 2026
Nigel May 2026

“Amazing cottage in a wonderful setting we had a lovely relaxing week cottage was cosy and well furnished, the views of the mountains and sea could not be beat a big thank you to all that make this such a special place hopefully we will be back.”

- Nigel, May 2026
Lizzy April 2026

“We had a lovely 4 night stay at Tyn-Y-Graig.”

We visited this cottage as a family 20 years ago & it was wonderful to be back (it has changed a lot since then!) The cottage is set in a very peaceful location, with a lovely garden and gorgeous views all around. You can watch the sunset over Barmouth Bay between the hills. The cottage is comfortable and is equipped with everything you need. There is plenty to explore in the local area, lots of local walks, and the closest shops/town are 15-20mins away. We will absolutely be back for another stay!

- Lizzy, April 2026
Mel April 2026

“A wonderful place to retreat and get away from it all.”

Remote, yet accessible to towns and various walks. We found both the steep road and long single track via the numerous gates no problem. Our designated gate keeper got treats each time! Cregennan Lakes was beautiful as was the hike up to the lakes at Cadair Idris. Roberts cafe does the most amazing hot chocolate in Dolgellau, produced by the brother of one of the staff. With nice views across the estuary and local caught fish at the George III. You can walk straight from the property across to Barmouth which takes in part of the Mawddach Trail and was an enjoyable morning walk. Accommodation was perfect for our small family, with a well stocked kitchen. We would have found a washing machine useful, so did hand washing instead. The heaters worked well, beds were comfy and a lovely downstairs shower. Plenty of useful maps and info as well. Star gazing at night is a must, as well as hiking up the hill behind the cottage to watch incredible sunsets across Barmouth estuary and the sea beyond.

- Mel, April 2026

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad that you had such an enjoyable visit. Property Owner
Stephen March 2026

“Wonderful cottage in a perfect location.”

Host friendly and helpful. Great walks on the doorstep of this peaceful rural idyll. Very well equipped with a real fire. A shower room and a family bathroom are very convenient. Bedrooms have large comfortable beds with plenty of storage. Downstairs sees an annex room for coats and boots etc. outside has a spacious garden with views to die for of mountains and the sea.

- Stephen, March 2026

Thank you for your positive feedback. We do appreciate guests who have enjoyed their stay and take the time to submit a reference. Property Owner
Ceinwen February 2026

“Lovely, well appointed house in the most stunning location.”

It was great to be able to just walk or ride out from the house and be straight into the hills. I would definitely recommend approaching along the longer road from Dolgellau passing the foothills of Cadair Idris - not only is it the most beautiful approach but most people wouldn't fancy the steep, shorter route from the estuary, which is a challenge even for walking. We didn't use the car at all during our stay but we took lots of provisions with us, loading up in Dolgellau and making the most of our visit to Roberts for coffee and snacks. Lots of wonderful walks and very helpful owner.

- Ceinwen, February 2026

Thank you for submitting your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit and the beauty of the area. The upper road from Dolgellau is certainly a beautiful drive, however the steep hill is not so bad once you get used to it, and can be more convenient in wet weather as there are fewer gates to open! Property Owner
Simon September 2025

“Words cannot adequately describe this beautiful cottage and its environs.”

The views all around the cottage are stunning - impressive mountains and the sea in the distance. The cottage is very cosy and had everything we needed. We were there for two weeks and were offered a supply of clean bedding/towels for our second week - Diolch Llinos. Depending on the amount of traffic - not usually very much - it was taking us between 20-25 mins to get through the estate to Dolgellau. There are a total of 6 gates to open and close once you enter the estate, with the last two gates taking you into the cottage. We never attempted the steep hill! There is ample parking for two cars. We had a lovely quiet relaxing couple of weeks, spending relaxing days in the cottage and venturing out to Porthmadog, Bala, Pwllheli, Betws-y-Coed and Dolgellau. Thank you for the lovely welcome pack of very useful items. Would we recommend Ty’n y graig - 100% Diolch yn fawr iawn

- Simon, September 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and visited so many of the beautiful locations in the surrounding area. Although the hill is undoubtedly steep, it can be more convenient, especially in wet weather, and you do get used to it. Property Owner
Ricky August 2025

“This house was idyllic and perfect, our dream home really in an absolutely stunning and peaceful location.”

I've only marked it down slightly on a couple of minor issues. We had a bit of an issue with the water on one of the days where it stopped working, however, the owner of the property was super helpful and friendly and was on the case immediately and the issue was resolved really quickly within the same day. A washing machine would have been useful if we were staying any longer but this wasn't a massive issue for us. We had a really lovely stay and we felt really well looked after and would definitely want to stay again as we fell in love with the house and the area. Thanks for a great stay.

- Ricky, August 2025

Thank you for your feedback. The water is drawn from a deep borehole and works on a pressurised system which occasionally requires recharging. We apologise that we were late with the recharge and are glad it did not cause undue inconvenience. Property Owner
Joanne August 2025

“The house was beautiful and in a stunning location.”

The views were amazing. The night skies were definitely worth being out in the middle of nowhere. The only problem was the eight legged visitors we had constantly in every room of the house even behind the bed which had the biggest cobwebs ever seen which I had to hoover before we could get into bed. But we will definitely be returning to this beautiful house.

- Joanne, August 2025

Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately there are a large number of spiders at this time of year, especially in an old cottage like this. We have passed on your comments to our cleaners and asked them to pay special attention to cleaning behind the beds. Property Owner
Matthew August 2025

“We had an amazing week in this great cottage in a stunning location.”

Our second visit to the cottage and I’m sure we will come back again. We’ve created some fantastic memories in the mountain and this cottage is central to them. Thanks for hosting us again.

- Matthew, August 2025

Thank you for your remarks. We are so pleased you had an enjoyable stay. Property Owner
Matthew Emett July 2025

“Great place to stay.”

We will be booking again.

- Matthew Emett, July 2025
Tim April 2025

“Tyn y Graig is a true gem - an island of tranquillity in the midst of stunning landscapes - and distant views of the sea.”

You can walk for miles from the door, swim on the beaches of Fairbourne and Barmouth, stroll down to the Cregennan lakes or just relax in the garden listening to the birds and the lambs. The cottage itself is comfortable and well-quipped. The 'smart' radiators take some figuring out but thankfully we didn't really need them over a May weekend and for winter there's a woodburning stove. The track to and from Arthog is not for the faint-hearted or nervous driver. But (when it's open) the cross-country route to Dolgellau - though longer - is stunning. In the absence of humans, there is a definite attempt by certain other inmates to weave a web of their own around the ceilings and the corners. A quick sweep of cobwebs may be needed when nobody was in before you. But our companions all seemed very friendly and happy to relocate (temporarily I suspect) to the outdoors during our stay...

- Tim, April 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the beautiful area. The cottage apparently dates back to the seventeenth century, and does attract alot of other non human visitors. We will mention your comments to our cleaners. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
WiFi, Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars
Rear enclosed garden with lawn
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 2.8 miles
The cottage sits in the foothills of the Cader Idris ridge, about 5 miles from Dolgellau, reached by a quiet, scenic rural road - The final couple of miles follow a single‑track lane with several gates - The property can also be accessed via a steep hill rising from the village of Arthog on the Dolgellau–Tywyn road
Note: The property cannot accept Bank Holiday arrivals and can only accept bookings beginning on a Friday
Please note: Bookings must be for a minimum of 7 nights; short breaks are not accommodated.

The property

Tyn Y Graig is a stunning Grade II listed cottage resting above Arthog, Gwynedd set in a National Park with amazing views and a woodburning stove.

Dolgellau 7.2 miles; Barmouth 11.8 miles; Aberdovey 17.4 miles.

This mountain cottage in the foothills of the Cader Idris ridge is about 5 miles from Dolgellau, reached via a quiet and wonderfully scenic rural road - The last couple of miles requires navigating a single track lane through several gates but the spectacular location and beautiful landscape setting of this picture-perfect historic cottage makes this well worthwhile when you get there, as can be judged from the superb customer feedback for this accommodation - Alternatively, the property may be accessed via a steep hill ascending from the village of Arthog which is on the main road from Dolgellau to Tywyn.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

FAIRBOURNE

Dolgellau 9 miles; Barmouth 13 miles; Aberdovey 15 miles.

Fairbourne is a seaside village in the Snowdonia National Park, which nestles between the beautiful Cambrian Mountains and Barmouth Bay. This coastal village rests beside a huge sandy beach, perfect for family fun and watersports. It is also home to the Fairbourne nature reserve. The well-known town of Barmouth, with its pubs, restaurants and beautiful beach, is only ten minutes away by train, or why not take a leisurely walk over the well-known Victorian Barmouth Railway Bridge with stunning views of Mawddach Estuary. The whole region offers excellent walks, mountain biking and watersports, boasts a variety of wild flowers, and is home to many species of birds that flock to the area's sheltered beaches and rock pools. Discover Dolgellau and delightful Aberdovey, and visit the magnificent sights of medieval Harlech Castle, Portmeirion Italianate Village and the wonderful Snowdonia National Park, all within a short drive. With plenty to see and do, this is a fantastic year-round holiday location.

Fairbourne, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1171483)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Wonderful cottage with loads of traditional character - stone walls, slate floor, wood panelling, lovely dormer windows and roses round the door.”

“A wonderful cottage in a remote area.”

“A hidden gem nestled in the hills between Dolgellau and Barmouth.”

“Amazing cottage in a wonderful setting we had a lovely relaxing week cottage was cosy and well furnished, the views of the mountains and sea could not be beat a big thank you to all that make this such a special place hopefully we will be back.”

“We had a lovely 4 night stay at Tyn-Y-Graig.”

“A wonderful place to retreat and get away from it all.”

“Wonderful cottage in a perfect location.”

“Lovely, well appointed house in the most stunning location.”

“Words cannot adequately describe this beautiful cottage and its environs.”

“This house was idyllic and perfect, our dream home really in an absolutely stunning and peaceful location.”

“The house was beautiful and in a stunning location.”

“We had an amazing week in this great cottage in a stunning location.”

“Great place to stay.”

“Tyn y Graig is a true gem - an island of tranquillity in the midst of stunning landscapes - and distant views of the sea.”

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The property

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About the location

FAIRBOURNE