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Adorable Cottage with Stunning Views Over The Mawddach Estuary | Erw-fair

X4
Dog FriendlyNear BeachHot TubReal Fire
Barmouth
 
 

Nestled amongst the trees this adorable cottage with stunning views over the Mawddach Estuary provides a haven from everyday life. Dog friendly, with a large private garden, this contemporary cottage is ideal for a small family, or a romantic getaway.

Located in the small village of Arthog, Erw Fair (Mary's Acre) enjoys a peaceful setting at the end of a private lane. The cottage is elevated above its neighbours with a large, mature garden and secluded setting which creates a calming sense of distance from everyday life.

Sleeping four guests in two bedrooms, the cottage is decorated in a contemporary style and has been well thought out with three bathrooms and a boot room, as well as separate living and dining rooms. On the ground floor enter into the cosy kitchen, well equipped with a large butchers block, cooker and hob, microwave, Dualit toaster and full sized fridge-freezer. The kitchen opens into a dual aspect living room with views over the garden. This stylish room has an L shaped sofa and wingback armchair, along with a newly installed log burner, perfect for chilly summer evenings or autumn/winter breaks.

Patio doors open onto decking to the front of the property, with a glass balcony to make the most of the surrounding garden and views. Relax in one of the garden rockers and enjoy the sound of birdsong and views across the Estuary to the Rhinogydd mountains. At the very top of the garden a wood fired hot tub provides a romantic spot to relax and unwind surrounded by nature.

Just along the hallway from the living room the dining room provides a pleasant space to enjoy a leisurely meal, with the windows flung open to the decking and garden beyond. Off the hallway there is also a ground floor shower room with a spacious corner shower and a boot room which provides a useful space for muddy boots and muddy paws, with the advantage of a washing machine and plenty of space for a dog bed.

Upstairs are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom is deceptively spacious with a king sized bed, bedside tables and a built-in wardrobe making the most of the space; there is also a small ensuite bathroom cleverly built into the eaves. The second bedroom is a twin room with matching single beds, bedside tables and a chest of drawers providing plenty of storage, and views over the garden. Off the landing a second bathroom, also built into the eaves, provides a private bathroom for guests using the twin room.

This adorable cottage with stunning views over the Mawddach Estuary enjoys a wonderfully tranquil location, providing a little sanctuary from day to day life.

 
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Facilities


Cottage Type
Dog Friendly
Near Beach
Hot Tub
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
Iron and ironing board
Smart TV
Mobile phone reception
Outside
Enclosed garden
Off street parking
BBQ
Bike Storage
Private Garden
Additional Information

The hot tub may not be ready for use on the first night due to back to back changeovers.

 

Floor Plans

 

Location

 

Tucked away in a tranquil location amidst the trees, this adorable cottage with stunning views over the Mawddach Estuary is ideal for a small family, or a romantic getaway.

The village of Arthog makes a great base for exploring the wider area and is ideal for outdoors lovers who can take advantage of its proximity to a number of scenic locations and walking routes. Keen walkers can access the Wales Coast Path which offers enjoyable routes heading both north and south, explore the Mawddach Trail, a 15km route along the disused railway line between Barmouth and Dolgellau, or venture to Cadir Idris for more challenging, hilly routes.

The Cregannan Lakes, situated on the northern slopes of Cadair ldris, are a renowned beauty spot located roughly two miles from Arthog, enjoy a walk around these natural lakes, or head up to Pared y Cefn Hir to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the mountains and Mawddach Estuary. Also nearby the Arthog Stone Circle and Arthog Waterfalls are worth visiting, or for something a little different, nearby Bwlchgwyn Farm offers pony trekking along the Estuary and Fairbourne beach.

There are several towns within easy driving distance including Dolgellau, less than 15 minutes away. This pretty town has more listed buildings than any other Welsh town and is well worth a visit. Roughly 30 minutes to the south you’ll find Aberdyfi, an attractive little seaside resort with pastel coloured houses, a large sandy beach and quaint harbour. To the north the popular seaside town of Barmouth, with its vast beach, amusements and choice of pubs and cafes, is approximately a 25 minute drive; a little further on the small town of Harlech is famous for its castle and long, sandy beach.

As an alternative to driving the towns of Harlech, Porthmadog, Criccieth and Pwllheli to the north, as well as Aberdyfi and Tywyn to the south, are all easily accessible via the Cambrian Coast train line.

Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Barmouth

 
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Guests
Max Adults:
4
Max Children:
2
Max Infants:
1
Maximum number of adults and children is 4
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Guest Reviews

 
Nina
 
31st August 2026
 

Erw Fair is a gorgeous cottage, beautifully decorated and full of home comfort. It is in a fabulous location with far reaching views to the mountains and glimpses of the Mawddach estuary. It feels very peaceful, we sat in garden for lunch with just the birds for company while the dogs enjoyed exploring. We had one tiny query during our stay and David could not have been more helpful. Thoroughly recommend and we hope to return soon. P.S. The welcome pack was the most generous we have ever had – the cake is excellent!

Gina
 
28-31 August
 

Really lovely and secluded cottage. Super cosy when the rain comes in!

The welcome hamper was super generous. We tried hard with the gorgeous home baked cake but couldn’t even make a dint! The boot room was really great addition for the dog and drying things out. The enclosed garden was fantastic and a rare find. We managed to warm the hot tub up one night and enjoyed the views.

Owner super quick to respond. Details and information all accurate and helpful.

The only suggestion we have is maybe some hooks upstairs to hang towels etc?

Jessica
 
24/08/2026
 

We had the most amazing stay here and honestly didn’t want to leave! It was possibly one of the best family holidays we’ve ever had.

From the moment we arrived, we felt like we were in our own little bubble. The views are absolutely stunning and it was so peaceful and relaxing – exactly what we all needed.

The cottage itself is beautiful, spotless, cosy and had everything we could possibly need. The wood-fired hot tub was such a highlight, especially in the evenings while taking in the incredible scenery. The kids absolutely loved it and spent as much time in it as they could!

Our dog had the best holiday too, with so much space to explore and enjoy. It really felt like every member of the family had a wonderful time.

We made so many lovely memories here and genuinely none of us wanted to leave. We can’t recommend this cottage highly enough and will definitely be back. Thank you for such a perfect stay!

Hazel
 
11 June
 

We have had an amazing holiday – the hosts were so helpful especially with our bikes and the welcome cake was delicious and the additional goodies were really lovely. The accommodation is just gorgeous and the hot tub was fabulous – sitting on the patio looking over the estuary was so beautiful – looking forward to returning in the near future.

Sheila
 
18th to 23rd May
 

Lovely cottage, beautiful large garden (though very steep). Very clean, all mod cons. Generous welcome hamper, liked the inclusion of some Welsh products. Especially liked the wood fired hot tub and the aspect over the Mawdach estuary. Only ciriticism is that the decor in some rooms was very dark and on a cloudy week felt quite gloomy at times.
Concerning the garden we have a small dog who loved exploring the garden but got stuck under the decking where
some planks were broken, also part of the fence near the gate left ample opportunity for escape. We had to watch her
there at all times.
A big bonus was the proximity of Morfa Mawdach station. It was very convenient for travelling up and down the coast on a very friendly line without needing the car. Also so many places, pubs and cafes, welcomed dogs.
An enjoyable holiday all round.

Dave Thomas
 
 

Erw-Fair is a lovely well equipped cottage which has been furnished to a high standard. The owners have obviously taken a lot of care when providing all the little touches which can, and do, make this property stand out from the rest -and the welcome pack was the most generous we’ve ever been given.

We really enjoyed our 10 night stay – it felt so relaxing to just sit and enjoy the lovely far reaching views across the Mawddach estuary towards the Rhinogs. As a bonus, the garden was really safe and secure for our dog to explore.

We would happily stay here again in future and recommend to others.

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