Beautiful Seaside Holiday Cottage In Dyffryn Ardudwy Near Barmouth | Glanaber

We have stayed in several Dioni properties over time and all have been great. Our family (3 generations) all think Glanaber is brilliant! Location( near beach), facilities ( great kitchen) and setting (space)and it came with perfect weather! We will be back. Dyffryn Ardudwy is ideal for exploring up and down the coast, train and buses. Train is less than five minutes walk to local station. We will be back.

We had an absolutely brilliant time staying at Glanaber! The cottage is beautiful with excellent attention to detail throughout the cottage… we literally had everything we needed. The garden is fabulous – our dogs LOVED it! We had fantastic weather which really helped us have the best week but I would highly recommend this cottage, its location and facilities to anyone. The beach was a short, pleasant walk away and was stunning. The hosts are very helpful and lovely, couldn’t ask for anymore. My only, teeny suggestion would be… draw a little map of the exact location for new arrivals as we just couldn’t find it! 10/10 for everything else though!

Fabulous cottage, beautifully clean & decorated & a nice welcome pack with the best Bara Brith we’ve had. Lovely enclosed garden perfect for dogs to have a run around although not escape proof (dogs can get into stream) but with lovely tree stumps for my poser dogs. We go away a lot & this is definitely one of the best equipped cottages we’ve ever stayed in. A quiet 20 min walk to one of our  favourite beaches. This gorgeous cottage ticks all our boxes & will definitely return

Fantastic cottage, beautiful welcome hamper, and the cottage is clean and has everything we needed. Lovely enclosed garden for our dog with a stream by the side, beach was a short drive and I swam there and further along the coast. Views of the surrounding hills were stunning and cottage owners were helpful with our questions. Amazing and we will be back

We had a lovely time at Glanaber – it was clean, homely, spacious and had everything we needed. It was peaceful and relaxing with comfortable beds and a great shower. We would definitely recommend!

As soon as we walked through the front door this gorgeous little cottage gave us such a comforting hug! We have adored every cottage booked with Dioni but Glan Aber really was something a little bit special. Beautifully clean, close to the most fabulous beach and dog friendly!!! Every box ticked and a super comfy bed for nice lazy mornings!! Thank you so much ! Perfect!

Glanaber had everything we needed for our week away. It was clean, spacious, well laid out and extra cosy with the wood burner. We appreciated the welcome pack, large sofas and comfortable beds. We enjoyed watching the sheep and cows in the adjacent field.

Please pass on our thank our hosts Sarah + Dave.

Glanaber is a perfect holiday cottage. Beautiful, peaceful location. Inside tastefully decorated, spacious and everything you could need. I was lucky enough on my five nights in October to get some sun, so made use of the two seating areas. Will miss the babbling river, and the neighbourly cows and sheep.
Can’t fault the place. Diolch Glanaber team and Dioni

Glanaber is a real home from home. It is tastefully decorated and has everything you need for a perfect stay. It was spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. It’s a 20 minute off road walk to the stunning beaches. Some small local shops in the village. It’s the perfect base to explore the area. For us it was a chance to relax from our busy lives and we strolled the beaches, lounged in the house reading and playing games. There are some excellent eateries if you don’t mind a drive out, Dylan’s at Criccieth, Cross Foxes at Dolgellau and Norbar North of Barmouth. We went end of September so we didn’t get opportunity to make the most of the beautiful garden. The hamper and personal note from the owners made us feel very welcome. We left feeling truly relaxed and recharged which was exactly what we needed.

Well what can I say, a fantastic property with amazing views, the minute we stepped in we were amazed by how beautiful the set up was, very clean and tidy a lovely welcome hamper waiting for us, upstairs was amazing with very large bedrooms which was tastefully done and a lovely bathroom to accommodate everything you need, the kitchen was very large with all mod cons, all you would need is to bring with you is something to wear as it was supplied with everything

We have been booking holidays with Dioni for many years and the standard and quality of properties has always been first class, however this property knocks everything out the ball park!

Location: 10
Cleanliness:10
Decor: 10
Distance to beach: 10
Layout of property: 10
Facilities: 10
Comfort of beds: 10
Outside Area: 10

Wish list:
Coffee ,Tea and milk welcome pack.

Some kind of screening/trellis around the outside dining area to create privacy from the nearby lane.

Top Job Glanaber team and Dioni

See you soon

Regards

Phil

We had a great time at the cottage.
Very clean and tidy with nice big outside for the dogs and humans depending on the weather.
Great for jumping on the train to Barmouth etc.
A couple of suggestions for the owner.
A parasol for outside table and a couple of new mattresses for the single beds.
Apart from that everything else was excellent and would highly recommend.

We spent a lovely few days at Glanaber.
It is such a welcoming home.
So well equipped with such attention to detail, everything you could possibly need. Super comfy beds.
Beautiful tranquil location with stunning views.
Would definitely recommend and hope to return soon.

We had a great time at Glanaber. 3 adults 3 kids over the weekend. Very homely, clean and well maintained.

Thank you and your family again for an exceptional holiday in your home from home.
This is our 2nd visit and it is always beautiful.
We always make the most of the outdoor space and ease to the trains, mountains and beach. The welcome basket is great and a nice touch. Would highly recommend to any families. Thank you again.

Second visit and still very impressed with the cottage, location and cleanliness
Ideal for our dogs and so close to the beach

Just returned from a superb break at this lovely home from home. Glanaber is a gorgeous retreat, well appointed and in a lovely quiet location but within striking distance of all that this area can offer. Whilst the weather meant we didn’t get to relax in the lovely landscaped gardens we loved the easy access (short walk) to miles upon miles of near deserted doggy friendly beach or lovely walks from the cottage up into the hills and then back down through the woods at Talybon and home. Easy access to Barmouth, Portmeiron, Harlech and Yr Wyddfa (if you are feeling energetic). The comfy beds and well thought out interior help to make any break relaxing even with a pair of teenagers and an energetic dog. Highlights were numerous circular walks around the Mawddach estuary, the cows and sheep coming and going in the adjoining field and the chips from the Dyffryn seaside resort chip shop! Another great break with Dioni with lovely hosts.

We had an amazing stay at Glanaber. The walk to the beach each evening was a great way to unwind no cars.

House was well equipped and clean.

We would recommend

This is such a cosy, comfortable and modern property it was a real pleasure to stay in it. Set in beautiful countryside and close to a lovely sandy beach it is a place where you can really relax. The local spar shop and butchers kept us fed plus fish and chips from the Norbar on the main road towards Barmouth. The garden was great for the dog and for us to sit out and enjoy the lovely sunny weather. I wish we could have stayed for a second week!

We have an amazing stay at Glanaber, what wonderful accommodation with lots of space for all the family and dog. The beds were very soft and comfortable and the train station was very handy, we went to Llanbedr, Barmouth and Harlech very cheaply. I would definitely be back. Loved the welcome hamper and homemade cake, lovely touch.

We had a lovely stay at Glanaber. The house is clean, comfortable and very well equipped.

Perfectly placed to explore both the coast and Snowdonia.

The welcome hamper was very impressive, full of lots of tasty treats. We would gladly return

We are just back from a wonderful week in Dyffryn Ardudwy staying at Glanaber. The cottage has an excellent location – we walked to the beach every day. This was a real home from home. Everything was clean and fresh. The rooms are light and airy, with an almost Scandanavian feel. It is spacious to allow everyone to have their own time out. A short walk to the local shops and cafes, where the service was always friendly.
Thank you for making our week wonderful!

Thank you, we visited in the great weather and made full use of this lovely house and outdoor space.
It is excellent in every way. Well equipped in the kitchen making cooking easy and alfresco dinning a pleasure. The beds are really comfy and the best sleep we all have had on the first night away, listening to the babbling stream.
We went as 2 families each 2 adults and 2 15 year old children. There is plenty of room throughout and the down stairs toilet was a bonus.
The walk to the beach is flat and not busy. The train is a 2 minute walk away and is cheap and easy way to visit the coastal towns. We used this several times with ease.
The welcome basket was a lovely touch along with the maps of walks in the area, again thank you.
Easy to reach Mount Snowdon and Cadir Idris.

We stayed at Glanaber for 6 nights with our 5 year old daughter and our dog. The property is fantastic – really great decor inside and a beautiful garden. Also a really lovely welcome gift from the hosts and a guidebook for the local area, which was nice. The property has everything we needed, including lots of games/toys for the little one. It also has a good location – very peaceful but also convenient for beaches and nearby towns. Would highly recommend – we hope to return someday!!

This place is stunning. The house has everything you need, and is beautifully decorated inside. Sarah and David also made our dog feel very welcome. We live in a rural location ourselves, but the scenery around North Wales is on another level. The garden at Glanaber is peaceful and gorgeous and it was so lovely to see the cows each day in the next field. For things to do I would highly recommend Barmouth, Harlech with its castle and Cricceth was stunning with its beach and shops. Although an hour away we also drove to Caernarfon which was well worth the drive. We had a lovely meal at The Victoria Inn at Llanaber, and the fish and chips from The Mermaid in Barmouth were delicious. I would definitely come back, the added bonus with 3 grown up children coming with us was the downstairs toilet which isn’t on the website. Thank you for an amazing week.

What a great location. We were very surprised with the facilities afforded by the hosts, never have we been somewhere that has every thing you would at home. There were games to play, DVD’s and even spare batteries for the torch. The beds were really comfortable. It is a very spacious cottage with a safe enclosed garden that our dog really enjoyed. The sunsets were spectacular and the sun shines on the garden just before it sets.

What a wonderful time we had at Glanaber. The cottage was beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. A great location near glorious empty beaches and Harlech a few minutes drive away. Our dogs enjoyed the enclosed garden and settled in straightaway. We hope to return and explore the area more. Thank you Sarah for being such a fabulous host.

We had a wonderful stay at Glanaber. It’s a beautiful spacious, well equipped house in a perfect location. The owner made us feel really welcome with a note and a hamper (even including treats for our dog). The weather was good most of the time, so we had some lovely walks to the beach, but even when it rained we were happy just relaxing in the house in front of the log burner. We didn’t want to leave and will be back for longer next time.

We had a fantastic weekend break relaxing at Glanaber, such a beautiful comfortable home. Everything you need and so wonderfully presented. The welcome note and hamper from Sarah was a lovely touch. Excellent location. Our three teenagers loved all the games you provided and it actually got them away from their phones, so thank you! A much needed family weekend ! We will definitely be back. Thank you so much x

Loved our stay at Glanaber. We felt very at home and loved the location.
The garden is a great size for a dog and you can rest at ease knowing they can explore safely while you relax on the decking by the stream or on the slate patio.
The house has everything you need and more. The owner Sarah has thought of everything. The gift basket and welcome note was a lovely touch.
Beds and sofas are very comfy and everything feels very looked after and new. The log fire was lovely during the cooler evenings.

The location was great too. Close to a lovely long beach. The nearby train station (2 minutes down the road) is very handy if you want to have a break from driving and visit places along the coast.

This is a gem of a property. Would definitely recommend.
Diolch Sarah and family

A perfect house and garden for our weekend stay, Glanaber is one of the best equipped houses we have stayed in and was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great location as well with walks from the house to the beach.
Thanks so much to Sarah for all the welcoming touches in the house.

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a perfect setting, one mile from the nearest beach.
Lovely touches from the owners, gifts on arrival, very nice.
Would definitely recommend and look forward to returning.

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a perfect setting, one mile from the nearest beach.
Lovely touches from the owners, gifts on arrival, very nice.
Would definitely recommend and look forward to returning.

Highly recommend this cottage. We wanted somewhere we could relax and with a garden for the dogs to play and it turned out to be perfect.
The cottage is beautiful and so welcoming. Dave and Sarah made us feel at home with so many welcoming touches.
The cottage was exceptionally clean, the decor is beautiful and the beds were so comfortable.
The surroundings are peaceful and beautiful with stunning scenery all around.

We were 6 adults and two dogs and the cottage provided plenty of space for us.

Dave and Sarah are great hosts and they certainly make their guests feel at home.

We are already planning on returning!

We had a wonderful week’s stay at Glanaber. It’s a beautiful cottage in a superb location. It had everything we needed and the extra touches made it feel like a home from home. It has been tastefully renovated to a very high standard and as well as being really spacious, the owners have also created a warm, cosy and welcoming feel. We will definitely stay here again! 5*

We have just come back from a 5 night stay in Glanaber, we really did not want to come home. It is a beautiful cottage decorated very tastefully. Immaculate inside and out. It also has everything you need including great knifes, which is rare. Beds were very comfortable with lovely bedding. The views from the cottage are just lovely, it has been a very relaxing break in a great location with a lovely beach about 15 minutes walk away, the train station is just a 5 minute walk which was very hand to get into Barmouth. There is a great shop in the village with an amazing butchers in it. Everyone is so friendly in the area as well. Thanks you Sarah & David for our lovely stay and your lovely welcome pack. We do hope to come again xx

We had an amazing holiday at Glanaber. Cottage is very beautiful and well presented. Its in excellent location. Lovely views all around the house. Harlech castle is just few mins away. Nice beaches in the walkable distance. Water sound from stream next to the house is very soothing. Sarah contacted well before with all the required information, also a welcome hamper on the arrival is a very nice gesture.

We spent 4 very comfortable nights during half term is this lovely little cottage. Everything looked newly done, nice and clean, well thought out and extremely well equipped. They really have thought of everything.. even dog treats! The generous welcome pack was a really nice touch. Sarah contacted us ahead of time saying we could check in early if we wanted, and again later on our day if departure, which we really appreciated. If you’re eating out, you may want to book ahead to secure a table, we ate at ‘As Is’ in Harlech a couple of times (dog friendly), and had lovely meals both times. There’s a disused slate mine about 5 mins drive away (Llanfair) in the direction of Harlech which is worth a look, and if you have children King Arthur’s Labyrinth at Corris was excellent, about 45 mins drive away.

What a beautiful cottage!
My family and I had a lovely weekend at Glan Aber, everything was set out perfectly and the welcome gifts and note from Sarah was a lovely gesture. Its in a great location and we will definitely be back for another visit.

Beautiful bolthole from the stresses of life. Well situated to either isolate or join the various activities and shopping in the area. Definitely buy the sausages and gammon from the Spar round the corner, delicious (awards galore for the sausages, garlic and pork mmmm). Very clean and well kept house and garden plus you can fall to sleep listening to the stream. Communication from the owner perfect. Thank you such a delight.

We had a great week staying at Glanaber with our cavapoo Charlie. Location of the cottage is great, on a quiet road with plenty of off-road parking, and close to lovely beaches. The house was immaculately clean, decorated and furnished with a great deal of taste, and we very much enjoyed the welcome pack (including dog biscuits for Charlie!). The kitchen was extremely well equipped, right down to a couple of flasks we used on days out. We sat in the garden a few days in the sunshine which was really quiet and relaxing, and Charlie loved running around. The walk to the local beach along a country path and picking blackberries along the way was great, and the expanse of virtually empty beach, sea and sandhills was very pretty. Harlech beach just up the road was lovely too, and we can’t recommend the fish and chips from Magpies in nearby Barmouth highly enough. A great place to stay, thank you so much we loved it!

Absolutely a 5* property – clean, comfortable, welcoming, well-equipped with many thoughtful touches, peaceful, and utter bliss! The owner was genuinely friendly and helpful. The photographs cannot convey the wonderful ambience as soon as you turn into the gateway and then walk through the front door. Beautiful mixture of country feel with all mod-cons. Lovely views. Ideally located for all the amazing things to see and do in Snowdonia if desired. Local beach is stunning and has not changed in decades – miles of gorgeous sand, ideal for children and adults alike. The walk from the cottage is flat and virtually car-free. I would love to keep it a secret so that I could return there whenever I wanted to! I only wish that I could have stayed longer on this occasion; would love to return. Diolch yn fawr!

We had a brilliant week in Glanaber; I cannot recommend it enough, as soon as I walked in I felt relaxed and comfortable. The cottage is beautiful, immaculate and has everything you could possibly want to feel comfortable, cosy and rested.
Great location to several beaches, beautiful scenery, peaceful and space to play outdoors…our children loved it too!
Simple things but make a difference…Supermarkets deliver to Glanaber, restaurants take aways were great and the train station just around the corner if you fancied jumping on!
We can’t wait to go back soon, it was perfect! Thank you!