WaysideNear Dolgellau, Snowdonia, Wales Sleeps 4–6

A patchwork of fields and forests drape the slopes of this beautiful valley, the soft sounds of rural farmland drift reassuringly on the breeze.

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

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 but Wayside remains a peaceful rural retreat, perfect for a family holiday. 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.

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.”

Rustic charm beautifully finished in the Snowdonia mountain range

Inside Wayside

• Quintessential country living, perfect for a UK family escape.
• The heart of the cottage is an open-plan living area with cosy sofas around a wood-burning stove. Sociable dining table, within the spacious kitchen, looks out across the patio to the valley beyond.
• The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering with all the tools you need, also including a dishwasher.
• Hideaway in the master bedroom upstairs with exposed beams, a king sized bed and a large, quirky en-suite shower room.
• Cosy and rustic but with all the mod-cons; WIFI internet, Sky TV and a ‘TV’ hideaway room upstairs with a big sofa and cool bean bags.
• Downstairs; stylish double and twin bedrooms both with views across the valley. The twin makes this property great for families with children.
• Downstairs there is also another large bathroom with the hotel-style comforts of towels &  robes.
• Big utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, great for drying wet walking clothes.

Outside Wayside

• Sheltered, private patio area with spectacular valley views.
• Large table, chairs and parasol for luxury,  alfresco dining.
• Wander into the fields around the detached cottage for more great views.
• A perfect location to enjoy outdoor activities and explore the Snowdonia National Park, particularly Cadair Idris range  and the Aran Mountains.

Things you should know

Wayside sits alongside a single-track road, but this is a quiet lane 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

• Welsh heritage and peaceful valleys just over 4 hours from London: 210 miles
• Luxurious comfort and outdoor adventures just over 2 hours from Manchester: 94.4 miles
• Off the A470, 2 miles from Dinas Mawddwy down the beautiful Dyfi Valley
• Wayside sits on its own by the side of this quiet lane that follows the river Dyfi

Things to do near Wayside...

Out and about near Wayside, our favourites…

• A gentle stroll or a challenging walk in the Aran mountains, all from the front door
• Fish in the Dyfi river below the cottage or mountain bike at Coed y Brenin (18 miles)
• Enjoy good, wholesome local produce at the Red Lion Hotel (2 miles)
• Agree with the Good Food Guide and visit Dylanwad Da Restaurant in Dolgellau (11 miles)
• Try the fine food at Mawddach or Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel (13 miles)
• Along the lane, take the highest pass to the tallest tree in Wales at Lake Vrynwy
• Get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Dolgellau on market day (11 miles) or Machynlleth
• If you are staying with teenagers or adventurous adults, why not try Go Ape at Coed y Brenin?

If you want to know more about what’s happening nearby throughout the year, follow the links below.

When you book, whatever your passion; just let us know, we’ll find all of the information you need and include it in your personal, tailored guide sent to you before you arrive.

Call or email us to find out more:

01865 764087

inspired@sheepskinlife.com

Finishing touches, personal service

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

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!

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!

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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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:

inspired@sheepskinlife.com

+44 (0) 1865 764 087