Glan Y Wern
Holiday Cottage
Family and pet friendly three bedroom cottage situated in a tiny hamlet in the heart of Snowdonia. World Heritage site Harlech is three miles up the road and Dwyryd estuary is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the river Glyn. There is a bus stop at a 100 metres from the house and Tygwyn train station is a 5 minute walk away. You can park your car in front of the cottage.
Evening view of Glan Y Wern from the river
The Cottage
Downstairs there is a cosy living room with a beamed ceiling and Welsh stone fire place. There is seating for up to six people. The kitchen has a ceramic hob, grill and oven. The dining table in the kitchen can be extended to sit up to four people. The bathroom has a full sized bath and a shower, although the low water pressure in the area means you have to be quite patient if you choose to have a shower. The cottage has an oil fired stove and central heating. Additional electric radiators are provided should you require extra heat.
Upstairs there are three fully carpeted bedrooms. The master bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe and beautiful views across the marsh and fields beyond. The second bedroom has a single daybed, which opens out into a double bed, should you require, a chest of drawers and views of Harlech castle in the distance. The small third bedroom has a bunkbed and a small space to hang clothes. There is also a travel cot available.
GALLERY
There are Otters in the river opposite the cottage. Not often seen it has to be said!
The Station, which is 5 minutes walk away. Don't forget to flag the train down!
THINGS TO DO
There are many footpaths nearby leading to the sea, surrounding hills, lakes and woodlands. Ynys is the nearest beach, if the tide is out it's great for young ones to paddle or you can find a pool to swim in. It's a ten minute walk along the river from the house, you may be lucky enough to see an otter along the way. The area is great for fishing in lakes, rivers and the sea. The Italianate village Portmeirion is a 15 minute drive away. World renowned St David's golf course is three miles away in Harlech. You have a choice of beaches nearby in Harlech, Borth-Y-Gest, Llandanwg, Shell Island, Dyffryn (featuring the UK's first nudist beach) and Barmouth. If you're a thrill seeker, Zip World in Blaenau Ffestiniog is only a 30 minute drive away. The nearest supermarkets are in Harlech, Penrhyn and Porthmadog. Delightful tourist town Porthmadog is 15 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus and 15 minutes by train. Or if you prefer, you could catch the steam train from nearby Penrhyn! Harlech has a world heritage castle, several lovely cafes, quirky shops, takeaway places and a number of restaurants. In the summer months, there is a park and ride scheme between Harlech beach and the castle.