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Ysgubor

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Gwynedd » Dinas Mawddwy Near Dolgellau
Sleeps up to 11
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
Ysgubor is a charming farmhouse situated on a 500-acre hill working organic farm in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd. This property boasts three woodburning stoves, a hot tub, a games room, and ground-floor living – with off-road parking for seven cars, Ysgubor is idyllic for a large family and three dutiful dogs. Step into your new haven, complete with original features, oak beams, and exposed stonework throughout. A woodburning stove waits ready in the kitchen/diner, dining room, and games room to toast the warmth back into your well-trekked toes, while a scrumptious supper is cooked from the double range electric oven and hob, microwave, and two fridge/freezers.
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About Ysgubor

Ysgubor is a charming farmhouse situated on a 500-acre hill working organic farm in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd. This property boasts three woodburning stoves, a hot tub, a games room, and ground-floor living – with off-road parking for seven cars, Ysgubor is idyllic for a large family and three dutiful dogs.

Step into your new haven, complete with original features, oak beams, and exposed stonework throughout. A woodburning stove waits ready in the kitchen/diner, dining room, and games room to toast the warmth back into your well-trekked toes, while a scrumptious supper is cooked from the double range electric oven and hob, microwave, and two fridge/freezers.

Enjoy in a rustic dining room or, when the sun follows you home, whip up a culinary creation on the barbecue and dine alfresco in the garden. When the evening chill starts to nip, hop in the hot tub and watch the sun sink into the mountains.

Curl up in the snug or settle into the sitting room with a film on the Smart TV, then challenge your loved ones to a round of pool in the games room. Rinse off the day’s medals of mud in one of three bathrooms or the ground-floor shower room, as the dishwasher and washing machine take care of your plates and laundry.

Welcome the night in a four-poster, king-size, double, or single bed, and drift off to a window-framed view of tomorrow’s adventures. Roll out of bed and into your hiking boots to explore Snowdonia National Park and take advantage of access to the owner’s private mountains, Graig Wen and Gribyn, both over 2000 feet, then grab a much-earned bite at The Buckley Arms – just over a mile from your property!

Venture a little further afield to Barmouth to indulge in a beach day at Barmouth Beach, stroll the scenic Panorama Walk, and catch a show at the Dragon Theatre. Take that short drive to Aberystwyth to treat the history buff to Pen Dinas Hill Fort and the Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum, then admire the beautiful art at Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

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1 Miles
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
With stunning views in every direction, this beautiful glamping pod with hot tub is the perfect location to relax and unwind in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside. A 0.25 mile riverside walk and wooden bridge crossing over the River Dyfi leads to the village cafe and pub that serves great food and drink. Another 0.3 mile brings you to a woolen mill, garden centre and two more cafes.
1-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Dinas Mawddwy
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8 Miles
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
This accommodation is tucked away in 115 acres near Commins Coch, with unrivalled scenery of Snowdonia National Park and the many outdoor activities it offers, including walking, mountaineering, mountain biking and water sports. The town of Machynlleth can be found 6.5 miles away and has a choice of places to eat and drink, as well as a weekly street market and independent shops.
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Ysgubor Reviews

We had a wonderful time in your delightful cottage. Chris was very helpful and friendly with suggestions on where to take grandchildren. Lovely lemon drizzle cake thank you. The cottage had everything one could want for a large family gathering. Stunning views and jacuzzi was a hit with all. Great dinning table with log burner for atmospheric night time board games. A rare treat for our spaniel was a large beautiful enclosed garden for him to explore. Would love to stay again xx
Richard
We had a great holiday. Nine adults aged twenty to sixty, plus three pets. The house is big probably bigger than it looks on the website. It is wonderfully eccentric with each room having an individual character. The kitchen gets you fit the sink is a long way from the cooker. The surroundings are beautiful, although it is a shame jets fly over a couple of times a day a big shock the first time it happened. Wonderful walks nearby, particularly the Torrent Walk which is only ten minutes drive.
We have just had the best stay at Ysgubor. We were a large group of three generations 6 adults, 5 kids, 3 dogs. The house was perfect for our needs. It is lovely and spacious so everyone could find space if needed, but also communal areas were plenty big enough to enjoy each other's company too. The kids loved the hot tub, as well as exploring the areas around the house. Many games of hide and seek were had! The house is well equipped unusually so for a holiday cottage and so we were able to do lots of cooking for us all which was great. We found the cottage easy to find, especially when using what3words. The house is quite isolated, which was a plus for us, we never had to worry about the kids making a noise, or where they were off adventuring! Also, the cottage is on an RAF flight path, called the Mach loop. This was definitely a highlight for us. At times it felt like you could see the underneath of the jets, incredible! The lemon drizzle cake and dog treats were a lovely touch, all in all we felt so welcome. We have already said how we would definitely be back as there's so much more we want to do in Southern Snowdonia. Thank you!!!
The listing said towels were provided so we didnt take any, luckily the Georgia sent towels round apologetically, which we were very thankful for, as it was an error on the Sykes site, owners had told Sykes towels were no longer provided but website not updated. Catastrophy averted but couldve been a huge problem being a group of 9. Lovely house with everything else we could need, the children would entertain themselves playing hide and seek it was that large. Wood burners were lovely and the huge dining table seated everyone and was lovely to sit all together whilst the fire was on and eat together. Everyone loved the hot tub especially the children and it was never any trouble to get it topped up when the children were splashing water everywhere. Short drives to Bala and Barmouth and the town of Dolgellau, which was very pretty and quaint with an array of shops and pubs. The fish and chip shop there is great, the fish was amazing.
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Top Days Out Near Ysgubor

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Ysgubor, with real driving times.

Medieval castle 51 min drive · 35.1 miles

Harlech Castle

Sat nav: LL46 2YH

A World Heritage Site castle built by Edward I on a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea.

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Harlech Castle is a medieval fortification in Gwynedd, built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. Edward I had it built during his invasion of Wales, and it is one of the castles UNESCO includes in its World Heritage listing for the finest late 13th and early 14th century military architecture in Europe.

Castle ruins 58 min drive · 32.9 miles

Aberystwyth Castle

Sat nav: SY23 1DZ

Edward I's seaside castle ruins, with waves breaking close to the walls and plenty of Welsh history.

  • 1-2 hours
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Aberystwyth Castle is a Grade I listed fortress on the Ceredigion coast, begun by Edward I in 1277 during the first Welsh war. It was built as a diamond-shaped concentric castle, with a twin-towered gatehouse and towers at each corner, and was finished in 1289.

Tip: Bring a windproof layer, as the castle sits right by the sea and the Welsh coast can be breezy and wet.

Welsh castle 54 min drive · 35.9 miles

Dolwyddelan Castle

Sat nav: LL25 0JD

A thirteenth-century Welsh prince's castle on a small knoll, with a restored keep and a ruined west tower.

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Dolwyddelan Castle is a thirteenth-century castle in Conwy County Borough, probably begun by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, to guard an east-west route through his lands. It stands on a small knoll, with a keep on the east side and a tower on the west, joined by walls to form a roughly circular enclosure.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.