Gotras (free fishing), Dolgellau

Gwynedd. Sleeps up to 6

Fairbourne and Barmouth beaches near pet friendly Dolgellau holiday cottageFairbourne and Barmouth are the two nearest beaches and a few miles north of Barmouth there is a 6 mile stretch of golden sands at Dyffryn Ardudwy. Pet friendly holiday cottage near Dolgellau Market TownPicturesque Dolgellau town has a good range of local amenities including bank, post office, supermarket, post office, filling station, cafe with WiFi, doctor and vet. A weekly country market is held on Thursdays from 9.15 - 11.45 in the Free Library. A Farmers Market selling excellent local produce is held every third Sunday from 10 til 2 in Eldon Square. Family Attractions in SnowdoniaTry learning or improving your surfing skills at state of the art Surf Snowdonia's Wave Lagoon far from the sea. Visit Zip World for a wealth of family fun. Try Bounce Below trampolines strung across an old slate cavern and lit by colourful neon lights. Hurtle through the forest on the Fforest Coaster, toboggans on rails or ride at 100 mph on Europe's longest zip wire. The Mawddach EstuaryThe Mawddach Estuary, with its steep wooded hillsides rising sharply from the Estuary, was a great favourite with the poets and painters of the Romantic Movement - much praised by Wordsworth and dramatically painted by Turner. Precipice Walk and Cycle PathThe family friendly 3 mile Precipice Walk takes about one and a half hours and offers stunning views of the Mawddach estuary and Snowdonia.A cycle path and footpath, half a mile away from the cottage, winds its way along the whole length of the Estuary, which is rich in bird and wildlife, from Dolgellau to Barmouth. Dolgellau Cycles near pet friendly holiday cottage GotrasLeave your car behind and fill your lungs with fresh sweet air. Dolgellau Cycles hire centre is ideally placed for the Mawddach trail and network of quiet lanes in the surrounding area. Full or half day hire includes helmet. Mawddach Cycle Trail, PenmaenpoolKeen cyclists will enjoy the 22 mile circular route through the back roads of Dolgellau and Barmouth. Cadair Idris Farmers Market GolfDolgellau is an attractive market town in the foothills of Cader Idris, Wales' s second highest peak with an excellent monthly Farmers Market, good restaurants and a range of shops. For golf enthusiasts there is a local Club and Wales' premier golf course, The Royal St Davids is in Harlech - a 20 mile drive. Fairbourne Steam RailwayPay once and ride all day on this 1895 railway from Fairbourne to Barmouth. The scenic route takes you to Mawddach where you can catch a ferry to Barmouth. Talyllyn Lake, RailwayFurther south in the foothills of Cader Idris is the tranquil Tallyllyn lake - take a trip on the Talyllyn Railway through beautiful peaceful countryside past Bird Rock and the ruins of Castell y Bere. Welsh Highland Railway, RSPB Glaslyn Osprey CentreWonderful 25 mile scenic journey from Caernarfon to Porth Madog climbing over 650' above sea level crossing the flanks of Snowdon, zigzagging down to the mountain village of Beddgelert and through the Aberglaslyn Pass near the RSPB Glaslyn Osprey Centre. Corris Craft Centre and Underground Boat JourneyDo visit the Corris Craft Centre near Machynlleth, the start of King Arthur' s Labyrinth - exciting boat journeys on an underground river exploring the ancient tunnels and caverns mentioned in Welsh legends - a great family day out if the weather is not being kind!Portmeirion Italianate VillageA unique and picturesque Italianate village built by Sir Clough Williams Ellis on a private peninsula on the Snowdon coast. There is a variety of interesting shops, a riverside walk and a choice of places to eat and drink. Do look out for the famous Portmeirion pottery. Dolmelynllyn Gardens, GanllwydThere is much to explore and enjoy at Dolmelynllyn Gardens including a park, woodland, formal garden, kitchen garden and a walk. The house now a hotel offers lunch by appointment and morning coffee. Fishing Gwernan LakeKeen fisherfolk may enjoy a day's game fishing at Gwernan Lake near Dolgellau. JP Phillips Fishing Tackle, TywynKeen fisher folk can buy all their fishing equipment, accessories, bait, permits and licences at JP Phillips in TywynBlack Rock Llama Trekking, near Black Rock SandsExperience the thrill of walking with these beautiful, intelligent and gentle creatures. A memorable family day out. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. Mawddach Cycle Trail, PenmaenpoolKeen cyclists will enjoy the 22 mile circular route through the back roads of Dolgellau and Barmouth. Days awayCeredigion, the Cardigan Bay Coast and Cambrian Mountains are just an hour drive away. Visit the coastal university town of Aberystwyth, the beautiful Rheidol Valley, Devil's Bridge and watch Red Kites feeding at Bwlch Nant Arian Forest.. Enjoy year round holidays in this charming Snowdonia cottage near Dolgellau and Barmouth.

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