Ty Chwarel

An appealing retreat in a beautiful setting, this Welsh cottage offers a high level of contemporary comfort. Sitting among the hills, 1 mile from Dinas Mawddwy and Mallwyd, the three-bedroom cottage sleeps six guests.

Located on the southern fringes of Snowdonia, or Eryri, it is perfect for those who love hiking and ideal for climbing Foel Benddin. The market town of Machynlleth, with its famous Museum of Modern Art, is 13 miles away, while Dolgellau, 10 miles away, is known as the starting point for climbing dramatic Cader Idris.

The picturesque Mawddach Trail also begins in Dolgellau and runs for 9.5 miles to Barmouth, along the southern edge of the Mawddach Estuary. Plan a day at the coast, venturing 19 miles to the spectacular beach at Fairbourne or 20 miles to the stretching golden sands of bustling Barmouth.

Visit the Dyfi Wildlife Centre, 16 miles away, to see the ospreys. Entice yourselves away from the spectacular scenery and step into the welcoming cottage.

Hang your jackets and slide off your boots before making yourselves at home in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its toasty underfloor heating. Find everything you need in the modern kitchen to help you conjure up feasts for your friends or family.

Set the table for lively holiday meals, then dine together in style. Choose your space on the soft seating, where you can bask in the heat of the wood burner as you watch the Smart TV.

Completing the downstairs layout is a convenient WC. Your family bathroom, where you have the luxury of both a bath and a shower to choose from, is on the first floor, together with the beautiful bedrooms.

Featuring a king-size, a double and a twin, these rooms all have a lovely, bright finish and fabulous vistas to wake up to. Spill outside into the Welsh sunshine to further enjoy the undulating views from the comfort of the steaming hot tub in the rear courtyard garden.