Cader Cottage

Customer rating

4.0★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

4 Customer Review(s)

Trefor Daniel
November 2025

“A beautiful house in a stunning location.”

The house was lovely and clean, and a really nice welcome pack awaited us, local produce, which is extra special. It was a shame that the log burner wasn’t in use; and we had an issue with the bath plug not closing properly. The garden isn’t enclosed so leads needed (for us, anyway!) The hot tub was AMAZING!! And the location is perfect - a Spar shop practically next door and countless beautiful walks right on your doorstep. The town of Dolgellau is lovely and quaint, like stepping back in ...

The house was lovely and clean, and a really nice welcome pack awaited us, local produce, which is extra special. It was a shame that the log burner wasn’t in use; and we had an issue with the bath plug not closing properly. The garden isn’t enclosed so leads needed (for us, anyway!) The hot tub was AMAZING!! And the location is perfect - a Spar shop practically next door and countless beautiful walks right on your doorstep. The town of Dolgellau is lovely and quaint, like stepping back in time. Very happy with our stay.

- Trefor Daniel, November 2025
Kate October 2025

“We were really excited about this stay, i shall start with the positives but ultimately we were disappointed with the property and would not book again.”

The house was nice and warm when we walked in on what was a very cold and rainy evening, the house was clean and tidy with good facilities in the kitchen and the kiddos were happy with the games room. For the first night and first full day we had no Internet, we tried several times to connect and had to restart the hub several times - by day 2 we had Internet. The wood burner was out of use which was really disappointing as we had bought supplies and planned on using this throughout our stay. The tv remote didn't work, of course we moved batteries around and even bought new ones but in the end the only option we had was to stream and cast from our phones. I emailed the night we arrived and again the next day, I also used the app, by the time I received a response it was very "oh, sorry, the Internet should be fine, the remote works and yeah sorry the wood burner is out of order" it might sound like I'm being picky but this was not a cheap stay and I dont think I'm be unreasonable to assume the basics/listed amenities would be in place. The house is beautiful and nicely fitted out although needs some repair and maintenance, the sofas in the living room were really uncomfortable and if you're bigger than a small child, expect to have a limited shower. We had a lovely week, Wales is utterly beautiful, but the house wasn't as we had hoped for the money spent and the responses received when we did reach out with a few simply struggles were unhelpful at best.

- Kate, October 2025
Sarah October 2025

“The accommodation was as listed and was clean and comfortable, comfy beds and plenty of towels!”

Kitchen was stocked well with pots and pans and milk/butter/tea etc provided which was a huge help after a long journey and arriving after the shops were shut! No garden but plenty of space to toilet the dogs and a short walk down to Dolgellau and the Mawddach trail. House was easy to get to and a good location. We found it hard to connect to WiFi but did have signal for 4G so not a big problem however, this did mean the tv didn’t work which would of been useful for a tired child some nights! Overall a lovely cottage and we will be back. Thank you!

- Sarah, October 2025
Andrew June 2025

“Cader cottage is in need of some TLC.”

I don't want to go through everything as we had a really nice time but some things should be addressed sooner rather than later. The shower door is not secure on the 2nd floor. The cleaning prior to our arrival in the lounge in particular was done in turps and therefore the smell lingered for several days, even opening the windows didn't improve things. Key safe didn't match the code given.

- Andrew, June 2025

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Summary

Three-storey: Four bedrooms: 2 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, and WC
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Kitchen/diner
Games room
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
Smart TV, darts board, WiFi
Fuel, power, in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Designated, off-road parking for 5 cars
Non-enclosed front gravelled area with hot tub
Three well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 1.5 miles
Note: Restricted headroom on second floor

The property

Cader Cottage is a welcoming, detached, three-storey house resting near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, boasting a woodburning stove, games room, and private hot tub.

Fairbourne 9.2 miles; Barmouth 10 miles; Machynlleth 16.2 miles; Aberdovey 23.7 miles.

The Dolgellau Properties

The Dolgellau Properties consists of a lovely selection of three houses resting near the quaint town of Dolgellau, of Gwynedd. This pet-friendly collection offers private hot tubs, ample parking, and Smart TVs, making it ideal for families or groups of friends and three well-behaved pets, while the surroundings enjoy Dolgellau Park, the afon mawddach river, as well as scenic strolls through the gorgeous landscapes of Snowdonia National Park. Treat your loved ones to a meal out with some pub grub at the Stag Inn or indulge in finer dining at Y Sospan – both just a stone’s throw from your properties. Venture a little further afield for the seaside town of Barmouth and walk the Barmouth Pier, admire the Mawddach Estuary, then indulge in a day at Barmouth Beach. Take a short drive to Machynlleth to explore The Museum Of Modern Art, visit Machynlleth Town Clock, and treat your four-legged friends to Y Plas Machynlleth Playground. Scenic adventures in Snowdonia National Park wait to be enjoyed when you book a stay at The Dolgellau Properties.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

DOLGELLAU

Fairbourne 9.3 miles; Barmouth 10 miles; Aberdovey 23.2 miles.

This small, beautiful market town is located in the heart of southern Snowdonia, between the imposing Cader Idris mountain range and the sea. It’s a superb base for a holiday - perfect for combining the many outdoor pursuits on offer in Snowdonia with relaxing days out on the soft sandy beaches of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovey. The town itself offers a good selection of shops, five pubs and a wine bar, along with a number of excellent restaurants, cafes and two bakeries, that produce fresh bread and cakes each day. Dolgellau is home to over 200 listed buildings, allegedly the highest concentration in the whole of Wales, and the town is also a designated 'cycle break centre' boasting a range of dedicated cycle routes all around the area. Close by is the Coed y Brenin mountain bike trail and this location is ideal for quiet outdoor recreation with superb scenery, mountains, forests, waterfalls, castles and beaches all close to hand.

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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful house in a stunning location.”

“We were really excited about this stay, i shall start with the positives but ultimately we were disappointed with the property and would not book again.”