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Traditional Country Cottage In an Idyllic Location | Bodlondeb

Porthmadog

You’ll find this traditional country cottage in an idyllic location, on a quiet country lane at the foot of Cnicht - aka the Welsh Matterhorn. It sleeps up to eight guests, in three double bedrooms and one twin.

Bodlondeb is a solid, handsome, stone-and-slate Welsh farmhouse close to Harlech, Portmeirion, and Porthmadog. Four bedrooms make it a roomy cottage stay, ideal for a large family or group of friends.

You’ll find it in the most idyllic rural setting. Cradled by Eryri's (Snowdonia) mountain landscapes, the cottage is equidistant - around 2 miles - between the villages of Maentwrog and Llanfrothen. It’s worth noting that both of these villages have decent pubs serving food as well as drinks.

This traditional country cottage in an idyllic location is an eighteenth-century home which retains plenty of original character. We love the beamed ceilings, terracotta floor tiles and wood burners in the kitchen and sitting room. The cottage is welcoming and comfortable.

The large farmhouse kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need to cook up the most hearty of holiday feasts. We love the red clay floor tiles, and the rustic oak beam that sits over the inglenook range. The kitchen comes with an electric oven and hob, a washing machine, and there is plenty of storage space in the cupboards.

You’ll find a breakfast table in the kitchen, with a more formal dining table in a cheerful separate dining room. Beyond the kitchen, you’ll find a nice little conservatory / sun room with wicker chairs. A back door leads from this sunny space into the garden.

Also downstairs you’ll find a decent size sitting room with two very comfortable leather sofas. There is a wood burning stove in here, and lovely views from the windows. It’s the perfect place to put your feet up and relax. A handy downstairs loo completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms: three doubles and one twin. Two of the double bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms; the other two bedrooms share a family bathroom with shower over bath.

The cottage has an enclosed, slightly banked garden, which blends into the big landscapes beyond. There is a patio terrace for al fresco drinks and dining, and a further comfortable seating area under an attractive wooden pergola. An idyllic place to enjoy a sundowner or two.

Facilities

Cottage Type

Dog Friendly

Real Fire

Essentials

Welcome Pack

Linen

Towels

Cot (cot-linen not provided)

WiFi

High Chair

Central Heating

Smoke detector

Carbon monoxide detector

First Aid kit

Fire extinguisher or blanket

Inside

2 Pets

Hob

Cooker

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer (not icebox)

Dishwasher

Washing Machine

Smart TV

Mobile phone reception

Outside

Enclosed garden

Bike Storage

Private Garden

Additional Information

Cot and Highchair available on request.

Floor Plans

Location

You’ll find this traditional country cottage in an idyllic location, on a quiet country lane at the foot of Cnicht - aka the Welsh Matterhorn.

Cradled by Snowdonia’s beautiful mountain landscapes the cottage is equidistant - around 2 miles - between the villages of Maentwrog and Llanfrothen. Both of these villages have decent pubs serving food and drinks. Your closest grocery pitstop is a couple of miles down the road at Penrhyn.

Head slightly further afield in the direction of the coast and you’ll reach the lovely harbour town of Porthmadog, which has a high street full of independent shops. The harbour has a good selection of restaurants and cafes, and if you’re a fan of real ales look out for the Purple Moose brewery too. Porthmadog is also home to what will be your closest large supermarket (there’s a large Tesco on the High Street).

From Porthmadog, a 20-minute walk will get you to the seaside village of Borth-y-Gest, where you’ll find attractive sandy beaches and a couple of traditional style cafes. The wonderfully eccentric Portmeirion is a short distance from Porthmadog and another great place to spend the day.

You can jump on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways at Porthmadog for a magical ride through Eryri. The railways run a regular service throughout the year, with family-friendly and some themed events in school holidays. The Tan Y Bwlch steam railway station is just a 15 minute walk from your cottage.

Around 15 minutes’ drive north from this traditional country cottage in an idyllic location you’ll find the supremely pretty Eryri mountain village of Beddgelert. This is a great place to potter about, and maybe even take a picnic to enjoy on the riverbank. There are some great family-friendly walks around the village, and ample opportunities for post-ramble refreshments.

The historic town of Harlech lies around ten miles to the south. Harlech is home to a clifftop UNESCO World Heritage Site medieval castle and one of the best links golf courses in the UK at Royal St David’s. Its hills and winding lanes provide plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, and some great places to eat. Beach lovers should check out the sandy dunes at Harlech’s beach, and Morfa Dyffryn.

If you are into adventure and outdoor sports, you could not be better placed to enjoy a multitude of activities on offer – gorge walking, climbing, walking, kayaking, white water rafting, canyoning, SUP etc are all readily available throughout the area from a number of different activity providers.

Or you could just pull on your walking boots and head out of the front door. The cottage is perfectly placed if you fancy taking on Cnicht for breathtaking mountain scenery and one of Eryri's best 360-degree summit panoramas. The best route up is from the nearby village of Croesor.

This traditional country cottage in an idyllic location is around 40 minutes from the foot of Snowdon, Zip World’s Fforest Coaster and Zip World. The Deep Mine Tour at Llechwedd Mine, Blaenau Ffestiniog is a short drive, or make it a real adventure and travel there on your steam train (departure from Porthmadog).

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Guest Reviews

Paul R

Bodlondeb was a fantastic base for family reunion break 4 bedrooms 3 1/2 bathrooms , well equipped in the most beautiful setting being woken up by sheep and cows makes for beautiful memories. As a base don’t miss out on trip to Harlech Castle and great beach, slate caverns, fantastic waterfalls, unbelievable scenery, great Woodland Wanderer on a steam train. Cottage is super well equipped, if any suggestion addition of stair gate would be appreciated travelling with 3yr and possibly secure the gardens. ***** Full Five Star and we will be visiting again thanks for a great break even British weather didn’t stop our daily beach side trips.

Rebecca

Had a great stay! The house was beautiful and very clean. There was plenty of space for our group to relax and socialise. It was a great location for walking, and we drove over to climb Snowdon. The host was very attentive and even came over to help when we messaged. Couldn’t fault this place. Would highly recommend.

Levent

Excellent cottage, stunning location.

Amy

Beautifully maintained cottage in a peaceful location. Spoke to owner who was very friendly and accommodating to request. Highly recommend property. Welcome hamper left to greet us which was a very nice touch. Thank you

Clare

We had wonderful stay at Bodlondeb. The cottage is warm and welcoming, very spacious and well equipped. The setting of the cottage was spectacular, we loved the magical garden.

Everyone in our family from 6 months to 68 had a fantastic time. When we looked up the translation of Bodlondeb it summed up our time in the cottage perfectly ‘contentment.’

Becca

Had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home. An incredible space to relax, unwind, and socialise. Brilliant location for walking.

Gemma

We had such a fantastic weekend at Bodlondeb, it really is a stunning cottage and location! We visited two of the nearby Zipworld locations, all within easy reach. As soon as you walk in it takes your breath away! There’s so much space, we went as a family of 5 and never felt on top of each other. We got so lucky with the weather too, and the lambs in the field opposite were the touch of spring we all needed! All the utilities were available in the house we needed to cook meals both nights, and games evenings on the kitchen table with the warm stove were lovely. Honestly can’t fault our stay at all, and if we are ever back in the area we will be looking to come back here! Thank you for the wonderful welcome basket too!

Cheng

One of best experience so far. The property locates in the true natural village in the national park. It has very good amenities and house decorations and furnitures are lovely. I would strongly recommend this place.

Paul Liu

We had a great experience in your property. The surroundings are beautiful. It is also close to attractions in national park.

The cottage was very cosy and warm, also very clean and very well equipped. The location was perfect , best visiting spots within an hour drive. The mountains in front of the cottage absolutely beautiful. We would highly recommend this cottage.
Many thanks
Indre

Bridget Carter

We stayed at Bodlondeb wk beginning 13th October.
The house was amazing, immaculately clean, so well set out with everything we could need for our stay. All the rooms were spacious and most of the bedrooms had an en suite or sink facilities, so perfect for the three generations staying.
The outside area was lovely, with plenty of room and different areas for playing, eating or sitting out.
The situation was good for visiting various places in Snowdonia and the coast.
Our needs were met perfectly by the house, we had a fabulous holiday and I really couldn’t fault anything.

Sue Baird

Loved our stay at Bodlondeb. The cottage was really comfortable, clean and well equipped.
Lovely walks around the lakes which was great for our dog. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.

Jeremy and family

This is our second holiday booked through Dioni, and both have been wonderful. Bodlondeb was a great base for exploring the area. On warm and dry days, the outdoor seating areas are fabulous, and if it’s cold and wet, the cottage is very cosy. There were four adults and two children in our group, and we were all very comfortable. There was a nice welcome pack, and the owner is very helpful. We’d happily stay there again.

Claire Buxton

A beautiful house, which was plenty big enough for 6 adults, 2 children, 1 infant and 2 dogs!!
The kitchen had everything you needed with plenty of crockery and cutlery. The sitting room and dining room were both spacious and comfortable. Bodlondeb had a very homely feel about it and was spotlessly clean.
The welcome pack was lovely too.
The children loved the play/treehouse and there were plenty of seating areas to choose from for the grown-ups!
The only slightly negative thing we found was that the lawn wasn’t enclosed at the bottom ….we kept the dogs on their leads.
We didn’t want to leave which speaks for itself.
Thank you.

JP and family

20/6/23

Great house for a large family – well-equipped and enough space for all, wonderful setting – quiet but close to towns for shops.

Ian Wood

25/5/23

What a great cottage, loads of room for 6 adults and 2 children, everything we needed was at the cottage, and a great outdoor space for us all and 2 dogs to chill. Portmadog 20 minutes away for those that need a ‘big’ shop. Harlech beach is a must for those with or without dogs. We had a great time at the cottage and would not hesitate to use it again.
Nerys, the owner is a phone call away and very helpful.

Rebecca S

11/4/23

We loved our stay! The walks from the front door were incredible. The house was warm, inviting, and well located. We loved the different seating areas in the garden too: perfect for enjoying the sunshine at different times.

Dr PT

28/2/23

Perfect location. Clean and comfortable cottage with everything one would need.

Deb Kirby

29/10/22

A week booked at Bodlondeb for my daughters 40th birthday. A great location, very peaceful & nice views from the front of the cottage. Inside is well equipped, although the kitchen could do with a new frying pan that does not stick. The cottage on entering feels snug, warm & comfortable. It iwas spotlessly clean too. A lovely hamper was left for us by the owner, a very kind gesture & much enjoyed. We were a party of 4 adults & 3 children there was plenty of space & at no time did we feel cramped. The children enjoyed the garden with a playhouse & slide at the side of the cottage. Outside parking for both our cars to the side of the cottage was good. We have really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage, we would definitely return & would reccommend to anyone that wants some peace & quiet for a while but has many great places to visit not far away.

Michael Adler

Once again you have been outstanding and given all of us a great holiday

Amy Woodward-taylor

Oh where to start? We stayed with friends as 2 families of 4 and our dog and had a superb stay! Bodlondeb is in a fabulous location with amazing views and walks from the door. We enjoyed barbeques in the large garden (we brought our own as no BBQ is at the property) and a wonderful 10 mile wander from the house, taking in a fab lunch in the beer garden of the Oakeley Arms. Beds were comfy and ensuite facilities were nice to have for the ‘grown-ups’ rooms. We stayed for 3 nights and didn’t want to leave. Our only peeves were that the provision of dishwasher tablets and loo rolls were meagre – lovely as it was to have a welcome hamper of wine and biscuits, we’d have preferred a couple more bin bags and loo rolls but that’s really just nit-picking.

I honestly wish we were stilll all there, knocking back fizzy wine in that gorgeous garden looking out over the hills.

Caroline Holcombe

Lovely cottage in the most beautiful & tranquil location. Great décor in the bedrooms & the kitchen is well equipped. The garden & outdoor seating area are equally delightful. Would highly recommend to families or a small group of fiends.
Only negative is some toilet doors need latches but made for some interesting situations!!

Tina Jamieson

It was just perfect scenery and space.
It was my Sons 40th and we were able to sit in sun sun up to sun down.
Definitely will doing it again.
Maybe to bring the little things ie toilet roll kitchen roll n dishwasher tablets shower gel. We often go away and usually these are provided. It didn’t spoil anything as there are a number of supermarkets 10 mins away.

Yvonne Kilburn

We had an amazing week at Bodlondeb. We booked very last minute and stayed Wednesday to Wednesday and were joined by both sets of parents for a few days. The cottage is in a absolutely stunning location and is very well equipped and had everything we needed. I was delighted to find a tea service and cake stands in the kitchen and put these to very good use with a cream tea, which made a Mother’s Day really special for us. We were so fortunate with the weather and made the most of the footpaths and available walks, straight from the front door. We really appreciated the lovely box of Welsh goodies left for us and these were thoroughly enjoyed. The garden is so tranquil and peaceful and we loved to sit and chill after long countywide walks, and just listen to the birds and sheep. Such a lovely break in a beautiful cottage and we will most certainly be back.

Helen Murphy

We had a great week at Bodlondeb, despite some very wet and windy weather. We appreciated all the space for hanging and drying boots and clothing, especially the porch area. Everything was clean and comfortable although for 7 adults and an older teenager we had to move furniture around for enough seats at the dining table and evenings in the lounge. The location is excellent for exploring coast and mountain areas and it’s a very peaceful location with walks from the door. We highly recommend the cafe/ shop at Y Garreg – amazing pizzas on a Friday and Saturday night.

Helen Murphy

Helena Smith

A lovely comfortable property in an ideal location to explore both the mountains and the seaside. It has a lovely garden and a nice view at the front. The property was clean, felt comfortable and we felt immediately at home.

James B Walsh

Beautiful cottage with everything you could need. Very roomy, comfortable and clean. Picturesque location, only 15 mins drive to Porthmadog and about 45 mins to Snowdonia. I would strongly recommend and would stay again.

John Kennedy

We enjoyed our stay very much at the cottage. It is a lovely setting and convenient for so much the area has to offer. We must commend the host for the cleanliness of the cottage. It is the best that we have experienced, so well done! It is well-furnished and very comfortable. Waking up in the morning to the close view of cows outside the bedroom window was wonderful, and especially delightful to our two-year old granddaughter!
Just a note of maintenance: the bath seems to be leaking, possibly from the tiled lip when water from the shower head wets this area.

We would recommend this cottage highly.
Thank you once again.

Kind regards,
John Kennedy

Sarah Howells

Bodlondeb is a wonderful cottage, well equipped, spacious but cosy and with a lovely garden. We really appreciated the welcome hamper, diolch yn fawr. The setting is superb, in a quiet location but close to mountains and sea. Highly recommend staying here.