Spacious Three Bedroom Holiday Cottage Near Criccieth | Dulwyn

We have just enjoyed a long weekend at this first class property. Our grandchildren had a fabulous time playing in the extensive gardens and the cottage was very spacious, comfortable and extremely well equipped. The ‘welcome pack’ left by Sian was the best one we had ever. Hopefully we will be able to visit again in the future.

I wish I could upload the little video I took of the dogs “exploring” the superb gardens, as it definitely highlights what we humans thought about Dulwyn. It is a superb place for a holiday in a lovely quiet location but the main places to visit on the doorstep. Two things matter to me when going on a cottage holiday….comfy bed and a good shower…this place has both.

We took along a couple of bags of logs as we enjoy a log burner but the place is so warm we had no need to get a fire going! Also, the wifi signal is in the other living room, which is bigger and that was where we spent our evenings.

My wife mentioned it would be perfect had there been a hot tub but not a priority for me personally.

Very few holiday homes we have stayed at have had me saying to my wife that “if I could buy this, I would” but this is one such place.

We are already looking for our next Dioni cottage for 2022!

Had a great week at the beautiful dulwyn cottage. So nice to have a true dog friendly house. Garden was amazing and massive!.. But the keen gardener in my husband was desperate to get his hands on the weeds!! Our dog spent hours sniffing and exploring it. Couldn’t get the oven to work but wasn’t a problem for us really. House was big enough for us all to have our own space.. Beautifully clean and well equipped. Loved the remote area, peaceful and overall just fab!!

Lovely cottage, with lots of space four the four of us and our dog. I’m sure a bigger group would have found it perfectly spacious too. We stayed during a fabulous spell of weather (very hot, most days 28-30C) and the thick stone walls of the house meant it was never too hot to sleep. The huge, beautiful garden is enclosed and our dog had the run of the place. There is always plenty of shade to be found on a hot day. Inside the house has two large lounges (we only used one) and a well equipped kitchen. The three bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and the bathroom is also well furnished. The owner was easily contactable and very friendly in response to our one query. We would definitely be happy to stay at at Dulwyn again!

A fantastic cottage. Loads of space and a beautiful garden to enjoy if the sun is shining. A great position on a quiet lane 5 miles from the sea and with the Llyn peninsula and Snowdonia mountains a short drive away. We would definitely return and recommend for others.

We had a great week at Dulwyn. The cottage was so clean , spacious and well equipped. The fresh flowers and welcome pack were much appreciated. The garden was also lovely and so quiet. Its so near to lovely beaches, small interesting towns, mountains, a steam train and cycle routes. Black Rock Sands is great as you can drive onto the beach ( if like us you have lots of things to take). Criccieth is really beautiful. Sian quickly sorted out a minor problem we had and Louise at Dioni is so helpful too.

We had a lovely holiday break at Dulwyn in November 2019. The cottage is well equipped, really warm and cosy. What a lovely gesture on arrival we were welcomed with a lots of essentials, milk, bread, wine, cheese etc. Such a lovely touch.
We loved the area, so close to various coastal towns and beautiful beaches. We love our walks and to return back to this cosy cottage, it was amazing.
I would definitely return and highly recommend this propertY.

Thanks again Sian and Dioni.

Really clean and well presented cottage. Gardens were very pretty and a pleasure to sit out in. Cottage was in a quiet lane with fairly easy access to Cricieth and Pwllheli and all of the shops. Spent the days walking and a walk from the cottage to St Cybi’s Well at Llanystumdwy is only about 15 minutes away. (Acccesable from the church grounds and walk through the back and up the hill to see the sea and the wonderful surrounding areas). Would recommend this cottage wholeheartedly.

Dulwyn is a fabulous cottage in such an idyllic location. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated and having two lounges is a great idea. The welcome hamper is amazing and greatly appreciated after our journey.
The location is between Criccieth and Pwhelli, not more than 15 minutes to either place. Beach is really nice and dog friendly at Pwhelli. Lovely dog friendly ice cream place in Criccieth and fabulous Thai restaurant that does takeaway food.
The only negative I would have to say about the cottage is the garden. It’s huge, wraps around the cottage and is very pretty but it’s not fully enclosed for a small dog who likes to wander off and explore. Even the front gate onto the lane has a gap that a small dog could get under and the metal fencing between the garden and next doors garden has wide gaps too.
I was disappointed as I had asked questions beforehand and luckily had taken our garden extension lead but felt unhappy that I couldn’t just open the door and let my dog out on his own and had to keep him harnessed all week.

We had such a wonderful time at Dulwyn cottage, we didn’t want to leave! We have been coming to the area for around 14 years and stayed in many different cottages and this was definitely one of our favourites!
It was lovely to receive a welcome pack on arrival! 🙂
It was great to see our older two children (13 and 12) off their devices and playing in the garden and our 21 month old little girl loving it too!
There is plenty of space for a family of five like ours (plus dog. Our dog is adopted and reactive so the peace and quiet was a wonderful holiday for her). Having two living rooms was great at times if we wanted to watch different things/play games etc but we also enjoyed a movie night in the larger living room where we were all comfortable and had plenty of space.
The bedrooms were lovely and the beds were very comfortable.
The area is gorgeous and a great spot for going off and visiting our favourite places. We went to Portmeirion, Beddgelert (beautiful, and my children have always loved the story of Gelert),Ty Coch Inn, (we stayed in the flat above the Pub there and have been going back ever since), I even had a very quick swim in the sea! We had pub meals in the Saracen’s Head Beddgelert, The Australia in Porthmadog, Pen Y Gwryd Hotel and Ty Coch Inn, all great food!
If we had more time I would have liked to get to Harlech and Abersoch.
Can’t wait for our next holiday in Wales!

Fantastic cottage which was tastefully furnished and fully equipped. Everything was spotlessly clean and the welcome hamper was much appreciated. Unfortunately the weather was wet and windy for the whole of our stay but that didn’t spoil our enjoyment as it was really cosy in the cottage. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing retreat.

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL – SPOTLESSLY CLEAN – BEST LANDLADY EVER!
We (family of 4 plus 1 dog) have just returned from the most amazing holiday in this stunning area of Wales, had the most amazing summer weather and LOVED the cottage!
Want to go back right now!
The cottage and garden do look amazing on these photos already – they still don’t do it justice. It is even better in real and the garden is even (much!) bigger than we thought – it goes all the way around the cottage. Lots of space in any direction.
It is a bit more remote (secluded!) than expected, but that was just fine and SO peaceful. The only sounds we heard were pheasants and the odd cow or horse. Beautiful!
I am a bit picky when it comes to cleanliness and equipment in the kitchen, we have rented all over the place – and this was ONE OF THE BEST accomodations ever! Spotless! Everything provided that you could possibly need PLUS a wonderful surprise when we arrived. Wait and see!
In addition to all of that the landlady was wonderful! Her running a lovely café in Criccieth helped when we needed to order a birthday cake for our younger one celebrating her birthday while we were in the cottage. It was delicious! Also try her bread and cakes! Yummy!
We stayed for a full fortnight as we were in desperate need of a proper holiday – and that was still too short for all the things you can do while you’re there.
AMAZING beaches (especially Harlech! and right near Criccieth), great hiking (up Snowdon, along the coast path, circular route from/to Criccieth etc), water sports, horse riding, impressive castles, lovely restaurants (try Dylan’s!)…There was so much else to do that we just couldn’t fit in. I guess we will have to come back at some point (if it wasn’t for the long drive from Germany…). We even went to Liverpool for a day trip. Great!!
ENJOY!!!! You won’t regret booking here!

Fantastic cottage, wonderful garden, and soooo peaceful. We were there in the heatwave as well, so ate outside (two different patio areas depending on time of day!) for every meal.
You have thought of absolutely everything in the cottage, so much space to spread out, and internet connection excellent.
Easy striking distance to castles, beaches, mountains (if it hadn’t been a heatwave!).
Thank you!

I can only reiterate the comments above about this cottage, it was spotlessly clean and fully equipped. No need to take washing up liquid, sponges, dishcloths or cleaning products, they are there for you to use; I was impressed. We did have a problem with the boiler but Sian sorted it out for us. It was an inconvenience not to have running hot water but these things happen, don’t they even at home lol.

One thing I would like to say is that the sat nav told us we had reached our destination at the crossroads of the lane and we thought ah, where is the cottage – continue up the lane and you will find Dulwyn on the right handside in a secluded position and within a beautiful large mature garden. Totally enclosed and safe for your dog/dogs. The utility room is an added bonus for storing dog leads/food etc.,

I would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again it is a gem of a find in beautiful part of Wales.

Visited Llanbedrog beach, twice because we loved it and the facilities that are there. We also went to Coed Cymaues to photograph the waterfalls, superb if you are a photographer and if you like scenery try Porthor and Porthdillaen and, of course, Criccieth itself where you will find the fabulous Cadwaladers, dog friendly and you can buy your furbaby their own frozen yoghurt if you wish.

Tip: Read the reviews they are all accurate.

Lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful part of North Wales, we couldn’t fault it. We had to deal with the owner Sian a couple of times over issues of the previous guests and she was very helpful and sorted it all out. Highly recommend this cottage

This spacious cottage really is a credit to the owners and cleaner – beautifully clean, well maintained, lots of thoughtful touches, comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen and everything is easy to use. The cottage was warm when we arrived and a quality welcome pack and a vase of daffodils were waiting for us. Peaceful location.
We loved staying in Dulwyn and hope to return again. Would definitely recommend.

We have just returned from a great week away in what was a beautiful secluded cottage. Our two dogs loved the house which was immaculate. The treats on arrival were great as well. Only thing was Wi-Fi was patchy through the house so if you like internet access bring Wi-Fi extenders. Would definitely return!!

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Dulwyn, the welcome hamper was so thoughtful and I loved the two vases of fresh flowers it made our stay feel so homely. The cottage was beautiful, spotlessly clean and so well equipped too there is nothing the kitchen is short of.
The gardens were very relaxing and spacious ideal for dogs and children, there is a a football net, trampoline and the swing ball went down well with our family. We were lucky with the weather and ate breakfast outside several times.
Our grown up children were taking their boat so we were wondering how much room there would be for three vehicles and a boat but we managed to get them all in and there was also a hose to wash the boat down too, it worked perfectly.
The house is down quiet country roads only 12 minutes from Criccieth, we felt it was a great spot as it was so central for any part of the Lyn Peninsula.
We enjoyed quality time with our family having lovely meals, wine and then games and cards to finish our evenings off ( it felt a bit like Christmas when the charades started!)
I read comments in the cottage about there being no dining room but there is a very large dining table under the stairs so we just moved the coffee table and rug in the larger lounge and carried it through, it was perfect.
We have been visiting Criccieth for years and can recommend a few restaurants: Poachers in Criccieth, Dylan’s on the front too but our favourite is ‘The Square’ in Tremadoc we went last week and had one of the nicest meals we’ve had in a long time we would highly recommend it.
Criccieth has a great butchers and a Bakery that makes fantastic Chelsea buns something we always call for on our way home!
Anybody new to the area you need to visit Cadwaladers Ice cream parlour in Criccieth their ice cream is to die for!
Thank you for a lovely holiday we will be back next year, it must be good even the children and their partners want to come too!

100% good
felt as if the owner cared enough to anticipate what we had forgotten to bring.

We have just returned from a brilliant week at Dulwyn Cottage,it is just beautiful,everthing that you need,welcome pack exceptional the best we have ever had.The weather was a blessing we had a very hot & sunny week.Dottie our border collie loved exploring the gardens.We shall certainly return again.Thanks.

We’ve just arrived home after a fantastic week at Dulwyn and are missing it already! It really is an absolutely stunning house, exactly as described. We arrived after a very long journey (due to traffic problems) to a spotless house and a very generous (and by far the best) welcome hamper we’ve ever seen! A lovely warm Welsh welcome, lovely surprise and very much appreciated. It’s always a real privilege to stay in such good quality accommodation where your pets are welcome too, our three elderly Labradors loved the garden (which is huge!) and watching the world go by from the gate, and the lovely little touches like throws for them to join you on the couch make all the difference. Dog owners may also like to know there’s a large field attached to the property that you have access to, we didn’t brave it as there was a herd in there and our dogs aren’t too steady around livestock, but always handy to know. Not sure if the cows are always there. The house is perfectly located, its so, so peaceful, yet just ten minutes from Criccieth and Pwhelli for exploring and for provisions. Sian was super helpful and very welcoming, always responding quickly to our queries and always really pleasant. We love Dulwyn and can’t wait to return. Fantastic holiday accommodation and such a hidden gem. Thanks Sian and family and thanks Dioni, so glad we found you!

We stayed at Dulwyn for a week in May 2017. We loved it.

Lovely cottage, fab gardens – great for dogs, great location in between mountains and coast. The hedgerows in the area are stunning – full of wild flowers – great for wildlife.

The cottage owner was fantastic – really helpful.The welcome pack was really good, and having stayed in loads of cottages I have to say this was the cleanest we have ever stopped in – it was spotless.

The only downside was that the wifi didn’t work for us for the whole week, but we got by, and the owner did everything she could to help. I think they are getting BT fibre installed soon, so that should solve it.

It was a lovely cottage, clean, cosy and well equipped. In a great location for exploring the Llyn peninsular and Snowdonia. Plenty of space for all the family and a nice quiet room for the dog to sleep in front of the fire.

The cottage was wonderful and well equipped for my family’s needs. Location was perfect. Would definitely go back again. Best family holiday we’ve ever had

Stayed here for the weekend with the family. The cottage is cosy with plenty of space. The welcome pack was great. I’m sure we will be booking again. Diolch am popeth.

Lovely weekend at Dulwyn with the family celebrating the wife’s birthday. The cottage was cosy with plenty of space. All of us had a wonderful time and will for sure come again. The welcome pack was great too!

Had an amazing time at Dulwyn, cottage was beautiful, scenery amazing, unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for the weather.
The owners were brilliant, they really couldn’t do enough, we plan on coming back again for sure, and would recommend this place to anybody, you’ll love it!!!

Fabulous stay with 5 good friends to see in the New Year. The cottage is extremely well equipped, cosy, comfortable and by the end of the weekend we didn’t want to leave! Beautiful rural location but within reach of lovely towns and beaches and of course the national park. Would love to re-visit.

Lovely cottage, cosy and plenty of space. Great welcome pack too. Would stay again.

Amazing cottage.
Although we had very mixed weather, we had a fabulous week at Dulwyn. Revisited all our favourite beaches & walks. A big thank you to Sian for the goodies, flowers & wine on our arrival. The cottage has everything & more that you need. The kitchen is a cooks dream, we didn’t get to explore all of the garden ( which is huge ) as very wet and soggy. But that didn’t stop us sitting out & enjoying it. Highly recommend Dulwyn as one of the best we have stayed at & we has stayed in a lot. As usual a big thanks to the staff at Dioni, helpful & efficient as always.

We have had a terrific holiday at Dulwyn. The house is beautiful. It really is home to home. Very well appointed and equipped. Spotlessly clean. Great welcome pack and lovely fresh flowers. The garden is fab. Larger than expected our dog really loved it. We cannot fault this property and highly recommend it. We hope to return. Special thanks to Sian from Frank and Annemaria.

Dulwyn is one of the best places we have ever stayed in. Very attractive, relaxing and comfortable with everything you could wish for. Agree with previous comments about the wi-fi but it worked fine most of the time and it wasn’t a major issue. The lovely garden is a bonus, and the cottage, while well placed for exploring lots of attractions close by, is very peaceful. Superb welcome pack and the fresh flowers were a nice touch. We were newcomers to Dioni, and if this is an indication of the standard of its properties, we will definitely book with the company again. Mixed weather didn’t detract from a great holiday, either. Many thanks.

Our party of five ‘silver seniors’ had a most enjoyable six day break at Dulwyn. The cottage was spacious, spotlessly clean, cosy, warm and comfortable throughout. It was very well equipped with everything you could think of and the ‘welcome hamper’ was the best we have seen.
We were blest with glorious weather to enjoy the countryside and beaches which are second to none. The Llyn was at its best in the early Spring sunshine.

We had a lovely time at Dulwyn. It’s spacious and well equipped and has a really nice garden. The kids loved the trampolin and swing ball. The two living rooms were a real bonus especially if it rains. Thank you very much for the thoughtful welcome hamper. We would love to visit again

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at Dulwyn. The cottage is beautiful, very well equipped and spotlessly clean. It is set in a beautiful location and my toddler twins were unbelievably excited when they realised there is a huge trampoline in the garden – a huge plus point for us! The only minor issue we had was the wooden, slated staircase was a bit tricky for our little boys to cope with. Not a criticism but just something to bear in mind for others who have small children. Thank you for a fabulous time, we hope to return in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dulwyn in July 2015 . The house is very comfortable and extremely well equipped with a very spacious garden . We also had the benefit of good weather and were able to renew our acquaintance with this lovely part of Wales and make some new discoveries. Lots to do and see – even for a couple of teenagers who really enjoyed the trampoline!
If all Dioni properties are up to the standard of Dulwyn we would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.

Thank you

A very cosy cottage, spotlessly clean and very nicely decorated that would be lovely in winter – it rained a lot and was rather cold for our July holiday! Centrally located so we roamed to the end of the llyn peninsula, to Anglesey, to Snowdonia and south to Shell Island! Some great beaches around at Porth Oer, Porth Dinllaen at Morfa Nefyn, Hell’s Mouth, Black Rock Sands, Harlech and Shell Island. Lots of good ice cream shops and a great fish and chips place in Aberdaron. Our only frustration was the dodgy WiFi so we couldn’t look up local information or keep in touch with family and the limited freeview channels on the TVs.

Our family has been very impressed by Dulwyn property during our weeks stay at the end of June.
The house has been very well presented and clean, garden very clean and private, which was great for our daughter and dog to play in.
On our arrival it was nice to find some local supplies, which was great surprise and came in very handy after a long drive to Wales. All rooms in the property are very spacious and beautifully decorated.
House is also positioned only a short drive away from the beach and local restaurants and shops.
We would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat with family and friends.

wir waren vom 6.6. bis 20.6.2015 in diesem wunderbaren Haus,liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Alles im Haus vorhanden was man für einen Urlaub braucht. Küche wunderbar eingerichtet. Wunderschöner Garten, leider zu kalt um draussen zu sitzen.Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und die Zentralheizung hat uns gewärmt. Wir haben viele Ausflüge gemacht und waren Golfen. Golfplätze in nicht sehr gutem Zustand da keine Bewässerung vorhanden. Wir hatten 2 Wochen keinen Regen. Das Haus kann man uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.

All in our party were very impressed with Dulwyn. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Idyllic surroundings. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to booking in again.

Dulwyn is a lovely cottage – spacious and very well equipped – and located centrally for visiting the various towns and beaches of Llyn Peninsula. The kitchen has every utensil and facilities you need for a stay and the welcome pack was the best we have ever received. Some of the ‘extras’ such as flat screen TV, games table, power shower, multi fuel stove, and so on made it very special. We normally hire a cottage throughout the UK at least twice a year, and this is one of the best we’ve stayed in. We will definitely be back and have already recommended to others – including friends and family. Thank you for a lovely weekend break in a such a wonderful cottage.

We loved Dulwyn! It is a fantastic spacious house lovingly furnished and the two living rooms are a real bonus especially as we had 4 teenagers with us. We loved the log burner and the great kitchen which was superbly equipped. The welcome pack was delicious and thoughtful and the addition of fresh flowers a lovely surprise. The garden was very spacious and perfect for our dog. The weather was mostly wet when we were there, but we imagine in the summer it would be wonderful.

We would suggest that an info pack including good pubs/restaurants and interesting places to visit would be helpful as we had never visited the area. The gardener happened to mention a few places which we would never have known about otherwise. The wifi is decidedly dodgy which is great if you want a tech free holiday, but if you need to work, find out information or have teenagers wanting to Instagram their friends then this could be a cause of frustration!

The house is warm and welcoming after a trip into the mountains or a day on the beach and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to friends.

Had a brilliant week in Dulwyn, accommodation excellent, welcome pack was more than expected and very welcome. We have no complaints at all, even the weather was very kind to us. Very comfortable living areas, well equipped kitchen and extremely comfortable, cosy sitting room with log burner. Dulwyn is ideal for exploring Snowdonia and walking the Wales Coastal Path. Will definitely visit again. Thank you.

We had a wonderful week at Dulwyn in September 2014.
Lovely cottage and gardens, really well equipped and superb welcome hamper to add the cherry on the top.
Suggestions from us though would be to have a welcome book that gives details about where to find things (and how to operate the tvs!)
Also, if you’re bringing small children/toddlers then for peace of mind you may want to bring a baby monitor as the bedrooms are quite far apart (I imagine this would be great with teenagers though!)
Overall, great holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to friends.