Gardener's Cottage

Stunning views across the Moelwyn Mountains from this lovely 2 bedroom Snowdonia holiday cottage, sleeping 4.

Gardener’s cottage was built in the 1820's by slate mine workers in tradtional stone and slate. It is situated at the base of the Moelwyn Mountains and has undergone complete refurbishment.
 
The Cottage Location
Gardener’s cottage is at the Llan Festiniog end of Blaenau, a quiet location with stunning views across the Mountains and the dam above Tanygrisau. There are literally hundreds of activities to enjoy in the area including Llama trekking, hill walking, underground abseiling, white water rafting, quad biking, horse riding, fishing, shooting, kayaking, climbing, canyoning, zorbing etc.
Portmeirion, Betwys Y Coed, Llechwyd Slate caverns, Bodnant Gardens, Brondanw Gardens..... to name but a few, are all a short drive away through stunning countryside.
There's an activities book in the cottage with directions to several long, sandy beaches less than 20 minutes drive away and the costal villages of Borthy Gest and Cricceth.

The Accommodation
The cottage boasts an impressive original Inglenook fireplace with a log/coal burning stove, a starter pack and fire building instructions are provided. Wood and coal can be bought at the local Mcoll's shop.
The cottage has colour TV, Ipod stereo, plenty of reading material, a selection of DVD's and some luxurious touches to add to the charm of its character.  It has private parking for 2 cars, 2 double bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, fenced garden and the entire ground floor can be accessed by wheelchair. 
From the 16th April wi-Fi broadband will be connected.

The kitchen is equipped with the latest induction hob, a microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and all the utencils you would expect to find in your own kitchen. Necessities such as teas, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, stock cubes, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, a dish cloth, washing up brush and cleaning basket are provided.
A welcome hamper with breakfast cereal, bread, buttter and milk is provided for guests staying a week or more.
 
The bathroom has a shower and a double ended bath for couples who enjoy a soak together. Fresh towels, toilet rolls, hand soap and toilet cleaner are provided.
There are assistance handles for the toilet and a seat for the bath available for those less able.
 
The ground floor bedroom is restfully decorated, with a double bed and memory foam mattress. The french doors lead directly into the garden and a moveable ramp for wheelchair access is stored by the door. There are uninterupted, stunning views across the fields and mountains beyond. The garden is work in progress but tidy and presentable. In the summer a BBQ, garden table and chairs are provided.
 
The upstairs bedroom is beautifully decorated in a vintage style. The double bed has a new Tempur mattress and electric radiators as this is not yet centrally heated. Fresh linen for both bedrooms is included.
 
House trained dogs are welcome but we respectfully ask owners not to leave them alone in the property for any length of time or allow them in the bedrooms as future guests may have allergies. Throws are provided in case they jump on the sofas. Poo bags, a dog bowl for water and a dog bin in the garden are provided.
A highchair, travel cot and portable stair gate are available, however, children are welcome at their parents risk and must be supervised at all times whilst on or in the property. It is not practical to fit a full fireguard in the fireplace and the outer casing of the log burner gets extrememly hot.

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Prices from £175 for 2/3 night short breaks for 2 people to £500 per week in high season for 4, please email for details, last minute breaks sometimes available.
Please feel free to email to book, or with any questions you may have. Thanks for reading about Gardener’s Cottage, we hope to welcome you soon! Selena and Ed