Bryn Cemlyn | Ganllwyd | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

12 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

47 Customer Review(s)

Elizabeth
April 2025

“Lovely house, perfect for a large group as there were plenty of rooms to spend time apart and loads of space and seats to spend time together.”

Clean and well presented, plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses. The location is great for getting out in the car for the day, the garden is secure (enough - our dog isn't an escape artist) which was wonderful for our dog.

Clean and well presented, plenty of crockery, cutlery and glasses. The location is great for getting out in the car for the day, the garden is secure (enough - our dog isn't an escape artist) which was wonderful for our dog.

- Elizabeth, April 2025

Thank you for your positive feedback, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay at Bryncemlyn. Thank you also for leaving the house tidy, it makes the changeover much easier and quicker for the arrival of the next guests. Property Owner
Ian March 2025

“Lovely property in an equally lovely location - ideal for all seasons”

- Ian, March 2025

Thank you for your review I’m glad you had a lovely stay at Bryncemlyn. Property Owner
Charlotte October 2024

“We had a lovely weekend Bryn Cemlyn has everything you need for a family & friends break.”

- Charlotte, October 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback, glad you had a good weekend at Bryncemlyn Property Owner
Paul September 2024

“Great weekend.”

Lovely position, with a walk down to the river. The floor to ceiling windows in the living room were spectacular. Everything clean, all the things you would expect to find were there. Owner called to let us know there was noone coming the night we were leaving, so we could stay later, which was a thoughtful touch. A little thing: when we got there we spent a little while trying to open the wrong door - might be worth mentioning that, if only to protect the inside bolt.

- Paul, September 2024

Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bryncemlyn. Thank you for your positive feedback. Thank you for your suggestion about the keys for the door. I would also like to thank you very much for leaving the house so clean and tidy, the girls that help me with the cleaning were ever so grateful. Eirian Davenport Property Owner
Christine August 2024

“The property was very nice and we feel very homy.”

We would love to come back again. The owner was very understanding, easy to reach and answers my queries immediately.

- Christine, August 2024
Tanya August 2024

“Great cottage, plenty space for extended family holiday - there were 10 of us and 2 dogs.”

Very relaxing, well equipped. The games room meant that we could fully entertain the kids (and adults) on an evening. Great that they take dogs. We also spend some time down by the river which is beautiful. You can actually walk to some great mountain walks (albeit a few mins on the main road first). Location is ideal, we visited Barmouth, Fairburn, Bala and Porthmadog that were all within 20-30 mins drive. There is a local co-op and Spa in Dollegau that are 10 mins drive away for all your supplies. There is also a pub a few mins walk that does basic, but very good food and serves some great ales. This was our second visit to the cottage, we liked it so much.

- Tanya, August 2024
Daniel June 2024

“Great property.”

Lots of space, lots of bathrooms. Kitchen well stocked. Thankyou for having us!

- Daniel, June 2024
Alecia June 2024

“Perfect location to explore the area.”

Cottage met all our expectations and more. Being well equipped with everything we needed for a great meet up with family Kind regards Alecia

- Alecia, June 2024

Thank you for your positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and it’s always special to have a family get together. Eirian Property Owner
Sharon May 2024

“Fabulous spacious cottage, ideal for large families.”

Great location with Barmouth and Porthmadog within easy reach

- Sharon, May 2024

Glad you enjoyed your stay at Bryncemlyn Property Owner
Jem December 2023

“Lovely spacious house in beautiful wooded valley.”

Lots of bathrooms and toilets, all very clean. We had a fair bit of rain, but still nice walks from the house, enjoyed by kids and dogs. The playroom was also very popular. A wonderful 4days with extended family.

- Jem, December 2023

Thank you for your feedback and glad you gad a good time whilst staying at Bryncemlyn Property Owner
Sharon December 2023

“It was a fantastic cottage in an amazing and beautiful location.”

Was very clean and comfortable and ideal for our party (husband and I, 3 daughters, 2 son in laws and 3 grandchildren. And Smithy the dog!). We asked if a Christmas tree could be provided and 2 were left, plus boxes of lights and decorations so the children had great fun decorating the tree. The welcome pack of Prosecco, milk and mince pies and doggy treats was much appreciated. A really wonderful stay at a stunning house. The photographs really do not do it justice.

- Sharon, December 2023
Mustapha September 2023

“I really loved this property, extremely spacious, very clean and organised.”

Amazing river down below. Would love to revisit again.

- Mustapha, September 2023

Thank you for your king feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
David August 2023

“Was a beautiful house and can't failt it in anyway to be honest and will definitely be back if you would have us”

- David, August 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back anytime Property Owner
Kathryn August 2023

“This is an excellent holiday house in a great location.”

The house is huge with plenty of room for our family of 10 plus a couple of partners. There is a large cellar which is used as a games room with a pool table, table tennis table and dart board. The house has everything you need including a lovely big kitchen and dining room and the lounge can easily fit everyone in with five settees and four armchairs. The bedrooms are all large and the beds very comfortable.There is a river at the bottom of the garden which we swam and kayaked in. This is without doubt the best holiday house we have stayed in and is very competitively priced. The owners are very helpful, friendly and easy to contact. We have already book for next year.

- Kathryn, August 2023

I am glad you had a good holiday at Bryncemlyn and thank you for your lovely feedback . See you next year. Property Owner
Susan August 2023

“What a wonderful time we had at the cottage and it was so much bigger than we expected.”

We will definitely be back.

- Susan, August 2023

Glad you had a good holiday. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Gaynor July 2023

“Lovely property surrounded by stunning scenery.”

Location ideal for access to Barmouth, Fairbourne and lots of lovely walks. Big spacious property with plenty of amenities. Loved the basement games room and fact that there was a dryer down there which we need to use a few times with the rainy weather! WI-FI not brilliant with lots of people connected, but I guess that’s to be expected! The current photos of the property don’t do it justice as it looks to have had a recent refresh with new carpets and sofas.

- Gaynor, July 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Glad you had a good holiday. Must get some new photos taken. Property Owner
Donna February 2023

“A lovely house, perfect for our family.”

A book with useful information (how to use the DVD etc) / up to date menus and pamphlets could have been useful. Many thanks

- Donna, February 2023
Hussein December 2022

“Lovely place very cozy.”

We have a few issues which were quickly resolved by the lovely owner.

- Hussein, December 2022
Lisa August 2022

“The cottage is in the perfect location to reach both mountain walks and beaches.”

It is really spacious and well kitted out, and everything was lovely and clean. The river at the bottom of the garden is truly wonderful and was a godsend for us and the dogs as there was a heatwave. The only two things that would stop me giving top marks are that the beds are not that comfortable. And the second thing for me would be that I could not let the dogs off lead as the cottage is on the main road and the back yard where the picnic tables are is not secure. However, new mattresses and I would definitely go there again!

- Lisa, August 2022

Glad you had a good holiday at Bryncemlyn. Shame the beds werenot comfy, can you specify which ones were not that comfortable please, I can go ahead and change them. Thanks Property Owner
Sonia July 2022

“Our 3rd visit to Bryn Cemlyn, a large rambling house, plenty of room for everyone We thought the sitting room was amazing, the views from the full length windows were beautiful ( even when it rained!”

) The tables and chairs in the window spaces were extremely popular plus plenty of sofas to seat everyone Everything we needed was there, we’ll definitely be back. An ideal base for a 3 generation family holiday

- Sonia, July 2022

Thank you for your kind review, glad you had a good holiday. Property Owner
Stephen February 2022

“The house was fantastic and the family”

- Stephen, February 2022
Helen July 2021

“We stayed in August 2 families Fantastic cottage set in the most beautiful location.”

The cottage was spacious even with 10 people, we all had our own space, the dinning room and outside area was large enough for us all to sit round and the games room was a great addition. The only thing that let the cottage down was the kitchen, there was not enough work space or cupboards for food nor were there any instructions on how to work the oven and it wasn't big enough for 10. Would I recommend this cottage absolutely as the location was perfect and we had an amazing time

- Helen, July 2021
Tamara July 2021

“My friends / family who stayed with me said beds are not very comfortable ...”

My friends / family who stayed with me said beds are not very comfortable otherwise everything is alright, we really like the location and the house

- Tamara, July 2021
Nicola September 2020

“The property was amazing.”

When I booked this holiday I didn't realise how big and spacious it was. It was basic but comfortable. I found the oven difficult to use at first because the dials have worn away and the beds were a little worn. In the main lounge there are four large leather sofas, the room was massive , plenty of room for my family which consists of 6 adults, 2 toddlers (under 2 years) and 1 infant and 1 dog. We made use of the games room and to our joy we found bats in the cellar. The walk down to the river was a little tricky but added to the fun. Plenty of parking - we had 3 cars on the property. Due to covid we kept to ourselves so I can not honestly say how friendly the locals were as we didn't use any of the pubs but I am sure they were fine judging how friendly the owners were. The scenery was beautiful, I loved the house, we left Wales wanting to move and live there. As a family we will definitely be going back to the same house.

- Nicola, September 2020
Susan September 2020

“We all loved the house.”

Amazing walks from the door. Short drive to the beach at Barmouth. House is on a noisy road but we got used to it, it didn’t spoil our enjoyment of it. The owner was very friendly and extremely helpful when we had an issue with the fridge freezer. The games room provided hours of entertainment with table tennis and pool. Would definitely go again

- Susan, September 2020
Lindsey September 2020

“Honestly, blown away by the size and the facilities.”

We have already decided to make this an annual family holiday location! Loved it, beautiful setting and location.

- Lindsey, September 2020
Julie July 2019

“I couldn't in all honesty recommend this placet o people with very young but mobile children or people with mobility issues, far too many stairs.”

Having got that out of the way this house is fantastic, 3 x 3 seater settees plus 2 x 2 seaters in the living room and still not overcrowded. Very large kitchen and dining room. Good sized bedrooms only one of which wasn't en suite and the games room was a bonus. Yes it is on a main road, but I have heavier traffic going past my own home. Well situated to many attractions and OK the pub down the road isn't up to much, but there is a good selection of restaurants within easy reach. I would definitely book again and would recommend to adult parties

- Julie, July 2019
Kevin March 2019

“Great location for walking and mountain biking”

- Kevin, March 2019
Gina August 2018

“Bryn Cemlyn is a beautiful place to stay.”

My family had a fantastic time and will definitely be going back. The games room was a real hit (with the big kids too). With so much space my little one has now mastered the art of walking and climbing up and down stairs. Amazing

- Gina, August 2018
Chris December 2017

“A lovely property and definitely one I would recommend with a great location.”

The only thing I would say is that the listing needs updating. The listing describes a Pub within walking distance, however this has been closed for sometime.

- Chris, December 2017
Stephen May 2017

“Excellent base for a large group, as long as the bedroom arrangement suits (two triples).”

Close to sea, forests and mountains, with walks directly from the house. It is on a busy road, but gated.

- Stephen, May 2017
Joanne November 2016

“The beds were a little uncomfortable, but everything else was fab.”

- Joanne, November 2016
Michael May 2016

“The setting of Bryn Cemlyn was fantastic, the house was absolutely perfect for a large group, and it was great having the outside space with the river at the back of the property.”

- Michael, May 2016
Elwyn March 2016

“The setting was spectacular and the surrounding area first rate for a multiplicity of family orientated outings.”

The ambience of this large property was ideal for our twelve strong get-together plus two dogs!

- Elwyn, March 2016
Adam May 2015

“This place is awesome!”

We will definitely return!

- Adam, May 2015
Sarah April 2015

“The property was amazing and the location was perfect, the surroundings and view was fantastic.”

The property was clean and well decorated, we had everything we needed.

- Sarah, April 2015
Pamela February 2015

“This is a large and spacious house, ideal for families or friends.”

It was very well equipped and clean on arrival. It is in a good location for many activities.

- Pamela, February 2015
Denise January 2015

“We were a party of ten, age range from 8 to 58.”

Had an excellent time, the house had everything we needed, we all had fun playing table tennis tournaments and pool. The living room was spacious with comfy seating for us and to spare. The views were lovely from every room, we enjoyed the walks almost as much as our 2 dogs, hope to come back soon.

- Denise, January 2015
Joanna October 2014

“A wonderful house with plenty of room for us all and great to have so many bathroom/shower rooms/toilets.”

The games room was enjoyed by children, had super beds and plenty of towels. Super large kitchen, super large fridge/freezer and a small fridge for our beer and wine. Cooker also excellent. Lovely big dining table for us all to gather round and lots of seating in the large lounge with great wall-mounted flat screen TV. Altogether a super house.

- Joanna, October 2014
Keith February 2014

“We really liked this property - the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the linen in the bedrooms were of especially good quality.”

For such a large house, the heating and hot water systems worked especially well. The many bathrooms had instant water and there was none of the fiddling that you sometimes have to contend with. We will certainly try to rent this property again.

- Keith, February 2014
Scott December 2013

“We had a wonderful time!”

- Scott, December 2013
Lynette August 2012

“Plenty of space for everyone.”

- Lynette, August 2012
Michelle December 2011

“The owner was particularly helpful and friendly and helped to make the stay in the house very memorable.”

- Michelle, December 2011
Paul October 2011

“For an adult family group of 10 it was very good, plenty of communal space and plenty of private space.”

We especially appreciated the semi-circular bath.

- Paul, October 2011
Vicky August 2011

“A lovely spacious, really clean cottage.”

The kids loved the games room. Plenty of space in the lounge and we were all able to sit down and eat together. Excellent cottage for a party of 12 - would definitely recommend!

- Vicky, August 2011
Sarah August 2011

“The property was very spacious which meant everyone could do their own thing.”

The games room was an absolute godsend in what was a very wet week - the children spent most of their time in it! The bedrooms and bathrooms were lovely and we were amazed at how big the house was - it was great!

- Sarah, August 2011
Bhanu July 2011

“Everything was beautiful, property was amazing - everything is like brand new and in top condition, absolutely no hassles.”

Whatever we had seen in the pictures, it was reflected exactly the same when we landed there. Children especially had great fun!

- Bhanu, July 2011

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Summary

Over four floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x 2nd floor family room with double plus single & en-suite shower, basin, WC, 1 x 2nd floor twin, 1 x family room with king-size double plus single & 'Jack-&-Jill' en-suite with corner bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC (also accessed via landing), 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, WC, 1 x double with basin
2nd floor bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC
First floor basin, WC
Ground floor basin, WC
Fitted kitchen with Newood cooking range
Dining room with TV/DVD
Living room with log-effect electric fire
Large basement with utility room & games room with pool table, table tennis & darts.
Oil central heating with electric fire in living room
Electric range with double oven & 5-ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer inc. icemaker, 2nd freezer in utility, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer in utility, 2 x TV/DVDs
All fuel & power inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
2 x travel cots, 2 x highchairs
Off road parking for 4 cars
Cellar storage for bikes inc. tap with hose
Front sitting area with furniture, & views over river & forest
Two dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 5 miles
Pub with restaurant 3 mins walk (along A470)
Note: Property is on the A470.

The property

A detached, stone-built, Victorian property in the scattered village of Ganllwyd, in the Coed-y-Brenin forest, 5 miles from Dolgellau.

A versatile Dolgellau cottage, this large house stands in its own grounds overlooking the River Mawddach and the wooded hills beyond.

This Dolgellau cottage is perfect for family breaks, providing spacious, well equipped accommodation including family bedrooms, four bathrooms, a spacious living room, games room and forest views from many rooms.

This Dolgellau cottage stands amidst beautiful scenic countryside in the Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park, renowned for its mountain bike routes, magnificent walking trails, spectacular waterfalls, nature reserves and other exciting outdoor pursuits.

Dolgellau is 5 miles away, offering shops, pubs and restaurants.

This impressive Dolgellau cottage is wonderfully situated for enjoying the surrounding National Park, as well as the huge sandy beaches of Barmouth and Fairbourne, ideal for family fun and watersports.

At the end of the day return to this imposing Dolgellau cottage to wine, dine and relax.

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About the location

GANLLWYD

Dolgellau 5 miles; Barmouth 10 miles.

The scattered village of Ganllwyd is surrounded by extensive Coed-y-Brenin Forestry Commission and NT parkland, at the head of the beautiful Mawddach Estuary, overlooked by the Cader Idris Mountain Range. The nearby town of Dolgellau is a superb base for a holiday - perfect for combining the outdoor pursuits of Snowdonia with relaxing days out on the sandy beaches of Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdovey. Dolgellau offers a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat and there are excellent restaurants in many of the nearby coastal resorts. A location famous for wonderful mountain biking routes and walking trails, for quiet outdoor recreation with superb scenery, mountains, forests, spectacular waterfalls, castles and beaches all close to hand, but without the crowds!

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely house, perfect for a large group as there were plenty of rooms to spend time apart and loads of space and seats to spend time together.”

“Lovely property in an equally lovely location - ideal for all seasons”

“We had a lovely weekend Bryn Cemlyn has everything you need for a family & friends break.”

“Great weekend.”

“The property was very nice and we feel very homy.”

“Great cottage, plenty space for extended family holiday - there were 10 of us and 2 dogs.”

“Great property.”

“Perfect location to explore the area.”

“Fabulous spacious cottage, ideal for large families.”

“Lovely spacious house in beautiful wooded valley.”

“It was a fantastic cottage in an amazing and beautiful location.”

“I really loved this property, extremely spacious, very clean and organised.”

“Was a beautiful house and can't failt it in anyway to be honest and will definitely be back if you would have us”

“This is an excellent holiday house in a great location.”

“What a wonderful time we had at the cottage and it was so much bigger than we expected.”

“Lovely property surrounded by stunning scenery.”

“A lovely house, perfect for our family.”

“Lovely place very cozy.”

“The cottage is in the perfect location to reach both mountain walks and beaches.”

“Our 3rd visit to Bryn Cemlyn, a large rambling house, plenty of room for everyone We thought the sitting room was amazing, the views from the full length windows were beautiful ( even when it rained!”

“The house was fantastic and the family”

“We stayed in August 2 families Fantastic cottage set in the most beautiful location.”

“My friends / family who stayed with me said beds are not very comfortable ...”

“The property was amazing.”

“We all loved the house.”

“Honestly, blown away by the size and the facilities.”

“I couldn't in all honesty recommend this placet o people with very young but mobile children or people with mobility issues, far too many stairs.”

“Great location for walking and mountain biking”

“Bryn Cemlyn is a beautiful place to stay.”

“A lovely property and definitely one I would recommend with a great location.”

“Excellent base for a large group, as long as the bedroom arrangement suits (two triples).”

“The beds were a little uncomfortable, but everything else was fab.”

“The setting of Bryn Cemlyn was fantastic, the house was absolutely perfect for a large group, and it was great having the outside space with the river at the back of the property.”

“The setting was spectacular and the surrounding area first rate for a multiplicity of family orientated outings.”

“This place is awesome!”

“The property was amazing and the location was perfect, the surroundings and view was fantastic.”

“This is a large and spacious house, ideal for families or friends.”

“We were a party of ten, age range from 8 to 58.”

“A wonderful house with plenty of room for us all and great to have so many bathroom/shower rooms/toilets.”

“We really liked this property - the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the linen in the bedrooms were of especially good quality.”

“We had a wonderful time!”

“Plenty of space for everyone.”

“The owner was particularly helpful and friendly and helped to make the stay in the house very memorable.”

“For an adult family group of 10 it was very good, plenty of communal space and plenty of private space.”

“A lovely spacious, really clean cottage.”

“The property was very spacious which meant everyone could do their own thing.”

“Everything was beautiful, property was amazing - everything is like brand new and in top condition, absolutely no hassles.”

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The property

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GANLLWYD