Aberdyfi Holiday Cottages
Aberdyfi is a thriving little harbour resort set within the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. It is known for its sailing, watersports and award-winning beaches, alongside lovely restaurants and bars in the town itself. A short drive will take you to the mountains.
ABERDYFI (ABERDOVEY)
With its pastel-coloured terrace houses and a super-sunny seafront, Aberdyfi (Aberdovey) is one of the prettiest seaside villages we know.
Quiet winding streets rise up from an old harbour to spectacular views across the Dyfi Estuary. In the heart of the village, enjoy browsing art galleries and boutiques, and there’s no shortage of great places for eating out.
With a long stretch of golden sand and miles of wild dunes to explore, it’s a great base for some spectacular coastal walking. The peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach, so it’s a handy jumping off point for some classic North Wales mountain trails too.
Things to do in Aberdyfi (Aberdovey)
Aberdyfi is a beautiful little seaside town with a gorgeous south facing beach. Expect golden sand and wild dunes which extend as far as the nearby seaside town of Tywyn (Towyn). A lovely place to simply pitch up for the day with a picnic.
Head to LetsSUP at the Dovey Yacht Club for paddle boarding lessons and tours based in and around Aberdyfi and in nearby Tywyn. All sessions are led by a qualified and experienced WSA SUP instructor.
If golf’s your thing, make a beeline for Aberdyfi’s championship golf course, which welcomes visiting players and is located at the western end of the village. Mountain biking more appealing? Nearby Dyfi Bike Park is home to 650 acres of trails set in the magisterial Dyfi Forest.
Aberdyfi is just a short distance from Cader Idris, one of Eryri’s most iconic peaks. Its name translates as Idris’s Chair, in reference to the mythical giant who apparently used the mountain as his throne. We recommend following the Minffordd Path, which is short – around 3 miles to the peak. It’s beautiful, but pretty steep. Prefer a more relaxed approach to exploring the local landscapes? The delightful heritage steam engines of the Talyllyn Railway will transport you from nearby Tywyn on the coast to the mountains above Abergynolwyn. Expect spectacular scenery along the way, including soaring views of Cader Idris.
Off the beaten track ideas:
A tiny village with a big rock history – follow the river Dyfi upstream from the centre of Aberdyfi to walk to the village of Pennal, about 6 miles to the east. Pennal is a small rural village with 14th century links to Owain Glyndwr, the last native prince of Wales. More recent history links it to Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, who wrote Led Zeppelin’s third and fourth studio albums, including the Immigrant Song, at a cottage nearby. It’s a gorgeous walk through forests and hillside trails, with big valley views.
Visit Castell y Bere – One of Wales’s few surviving native castles, Castell y Bere was built by Prince Llywelyn at the start of the 13th century. Eight hundred years on, its remains sit strong and proud under the gaze of Cader Idris. Only11 miles from Aberdyfi.
You’ll find Aberdyfi at the southernmost edge of Eryri. The waves of Cardigan Bay and the Irish Sea take the views to the south and west, whilst Eryri’s hills and mountains provide a suitably splendid backdrop. Barmouth, Tywyn, and Machynlleth are nearby.
From breakfast to take away, and seriously good pizza and tapas to eat in, Coast Deli and Dining has it covered. Seabreeze Restaurant serves up a relaxed atmosphere with a seasonal selection of Welsh food and drink. Head to The Bear of Amsterdam for traditional home-cooked suppers, including a great fish and chips. And The Dovey Inn offers great traditional pub food. Room for pudd? Head to Aberdyfi Ice Cream Company for delicious ice creams and sorbets served from a candy pink shop.
King Arthur’s Labyrinth – who could resist the idea of setting sail through an underground waterfall that sweeps you back into the mists of time? This underground storytelling adventure is a great day out for the whole family. Guided by a Dark Age Boatman, you’ll travel through immense caverns and winding tunnels to hear ancient Welsh stories brought to life. King Arthur’s Labyrinth is 14 miles from Aberdyfi.
