WaysideNear Dolgellau, Snowdonia, Wales Sleeps 2–6

“What an unexpected haven of warmth and comfort clinging to the most picturesque valley.” Mary & Steve

Surrounding this family friendly holiday cottage, a patchwork of fields and forests drape the slopes of the beautiful valley, the soft sounds of rural farmland drift reassuringly on the breeze.

Wayside - Luxury Family Holiday Cottage in Wales

Once drovers herded their huge flocks this way looking for safe passage to England, stopping for rest at the historic villages en-route. The traffic has died down since then and Wayside remains a peaceful rural retreat, perfect for a family with young children. Nudging a quiet lane winding through the Dyfi valley, it’s also a tranquil place to soothe the soul a perfect place for relaxation and some ‘me time’.

A quintessentially Welsh, cosy character cottage ; the walls are rough and the beams exposed but the beds are luxuriously comfortable and the rooms all welcoming and warm. Inside and outside original features hold hands with modern comforts all with a considered finishing touch. Wayside has been lovingly prepared by a family who care about the past and care about your stay in their unique home.


Wayside - holiday cottage brochure.
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Director magazine say “after a long drive it’s luxurious comfort your crave and Wayside doesn’t disappoint!”

Cathy Winston described Wayside as “One of the most luxurious ways to get away from it all….Country cottage with a large helping of cosy chic.”

Read the thoughts of one of our guests on our blog…

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At a glance

THE PROPERTY
1 king (ensuite), 1 double 2 single (twin)
Log burning stove Central heating
ENTERTAINMENT
B&W iPod dock Satellite TV & DVD
WIFI internet BBQ
Board games
TO MAKE LIFE EASIER
Dishwasher Washer & dryer
No Security Deposit
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Absolutely! Cot & H-Chair on request
Enclosed garden

Rustic charm beautifully finished in Snowdonia

Inside Wayside

  • Open-plan living area with cosy sofas around a wood-burning stove
  • A well equipped kitchen designed for self-catering with a dishwasher.
  • Master bedroom upstairs has a king sized bed and a large en-suite shower room.
  • WIFI internet, Sky TV and a ‘TV’ hideaway room upstairs with sofa and bean bags.
  • Downstairs; stylish double and twin bedrooms, great for families with children.
  • Another large bathroom downstairs.
  • Large utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outside Wayside

  • Sheltered, private patio area with spectacular valley views
  • Large table, chairs and parasol for alfresco dining.
  • There are fields and rolling hills surrounding the house.
  • Explore the Snowdonia National Park, particularly Cadair Idris range and the Aran Mountains.

Things you should know

Wayside sits alongside a single-track road with only occasional traffic servicing the local farms.

The mobile reception is poor depending on network but you can get a signal back along the lane in Dinas Mawddwy.There is a payphone in the cottage.

There are wireless internet facilities at Wayside.

Pets unfortunately can’t be accepted at Wayside.

Natural beauty & market towns

Wayside Location

  • Just 4 hours from London: 210 miles and just over 2 hours from Manchester: 94.4 miles.
  • Off the A470, 2 miles from Dinas Mawddwy down the Dyfi Valley.
  • Wayside sits close to the River Dyfi.

Top 10 things to do from Wayside...

To give you an idea we have selected our favourite top 10 things to do whilst staying at Wayside. Here is an example, our tailor-made guide, yours will include more and be more specific to your party.

Going with children? There are short walks near Wayside, child friendly restaurants and indoor activities for rainy days.

Active adults? We can include longer walks, adventure activities and great restaurants.

If you love doing something just let us know, we’ll find all of the information you need and include it in your personal, tailor-made guide sent to you before you arrive to help you plan your special time away.

Call or email us to find out more:

01865 764087

inspired@sheepskinlife.com

Narrow gauge railway near Wayside

No visit to Snowdonia would be complete without a visit to a narrow gauge railway. The Talyllyn railway is one of the nearest to Wayside.


Fantastic Restaurant near Wayside

Mawddach restaurant, we think, is the best food in the area. It’s housed in a stunning building that combines traditional with contemporary design and has stunning views over the estuary and down to Cadair Idris.


Pub Local to Wayside

Within Walking Distance is the Red Lion in Dinas Mawddwy is the local pub offering wholesome food made with local ingredients.


Fish in the Dyfi river

In the river in front of the cottage you can see Trout and sometimes Salmon jumping. The local technique is to use a rabbit snare rather than a rod and fly.


Adventure and Activities nearby

For the more adventurous there is so much to do near all of our properties. From fishing and mountain biking to caving and coasteering…


Eat well and enjoy a discount on wine

Enjoy 5% off take out wine using your Sheepskin discount.


Mawddach Estuary Walk

The Mawddach Trail follows the Victorian railway line along the estuary with stunning scenery all the way…


MOMA Machynlleth

MOMA in Machynlleth is a real hidden gem for lovers of art and music…


Cadair Idris Walk

The summit of Cadair Idris can be reached in a 6 mile loop from Minffordd


Finishing touches, personal service

Example tailor-made guide We know that your perfect break needs time to search and organize, so we do the searching for you and help tailor your stay to what you love to do.
We’ll find all of the information you’ll need and include it in your personal, Example tailor-made guide sent to you before you arrive.

When you arrive at our cottages you will find beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & generous bedspreads

Cosy Bed at Wayside

Hotel style comforts with sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, fluffy cotton towels, an occasional sheepskin rug and B&W iPod docking station so don’t forget your iPod!

iPod docking station at Wayside

We provide all that you need from tea towels, toilet tissue and dishwasher tablets to a generous supply of logs for the log burner and a jute shopping bag (as part of your welcome gift) to take home with you!

Sheepskin Welcome Bag in all properties

With our compliments, for your arrival, there will be a Sheepskin jute bag for you to keep. In the bag you will find; extra virgin olive oil, natural rock salt, fresh black peppercorns, Sheepskin’s own blend roast and ground coffee, tea bags and some tasty treats!

You can also add your own finishing touches by choosing one of our two delicious Tapas selections.  Ordered separately and delivered to your cottage, our tapas are a perfect solution for an informal, delicious meal when you first arrive at the cottage or simply when you don’t want to cook, see our delicatessen page for more details.

Wayside Reviews

“We wanted to let you know that we had a lovely time at Wayside Cottage, the place was beautiful and the Sheepskin experience is definitely one we’d recommend to our friends and family!” Ben, October 2011


“We had a fabulous time at Wayside this weekend. The cottage was perfect for our needs, particularly the nice big kitchen and the log fire. And of course, its setting is truly stunning. We did the first of your recommended walks (boy did we ache after that one!) and also went to Aberdovey for a walk along the beach. It was sunny all weekend!
So thank you very much from all of us, we’d certainly recommend it to our friends…” Amy, November 2010


“We had a great time at Wayside, so time to think about our next break!  We would like to try Lletty this time” – Ruth & Colin, October 2010


“What an unexpected haven of warmth and comfort clinging to the most picturesque valley. The drive out of the village towards Wayside was itself an adventure with the tiny road climbing and twisting, and although the drive was less than 2 miles you seemed to be in the very centre of your own valley.” -  Mary and Steve, April 2010


Press reviews

Director magazine visited Wayside & wrote “After a long drive from London it’s luxurious comfort you crave and Wayside doesn’t disappoint.”
Read Director full article

Wayside Availability

As with all of our properties we are as flexible as possible with arrival date and length of stay with a minimum booking of 3 nights.  However during peak holiday times this property is only available for a minimum of 7 night stays.

Please do contact us to confirm availability for the dates you are looking for.

If you want to see dates for all of our cottages, please go to our all availability page.

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Prices for Wayside

Sleeps 6 people
Nights 3 4 5 6 7
£ 690 905 1105 1295 1475
828 1086 1326 1554 1770
Available for short breaks year round, except for peak holiday times. Please get in touch to check these.
As a special treat for just two of you why not spoil yourselves with a cosy and indulgent place to stay.
Outside of peak holiday times, Wayside can be made available just for two to enjoy at a very special rate…
Nights 3 4 5 6 7
2 person rate 525 680 835 990 1145
630 816 1002 1188 1374

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When we receive your booking form we will reserve your requested dates for 5 days and we will be in touch to confirm all the finer details with you.

If you prefer call or email:

+44 (0) 1865 764 087

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