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Unique Self Catering Cottage Above Dolgellau | Hywel-Sele-Lodge

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Dolgellau
 
 

As you round the bend of a quiet leafy lane guests are greeted by a real fairytale cottage. Described as a semi-ruinous Tudor-Gothic style this outstanding and unique self-catering property stands guard over the deer park on the famous Nannau estate and provides unique accommodation for guests wanting to explore this beautiful part of Snowdonia.

As you can imagine, Hywel Sele Lodge is bursting with history. Hywel Sele famously attempted to assassinate his rebellious cousin Owain Glyndwr during a hunting expedition. Glyndwr, already wary of his royalist relative, was protected from Hywel’s deadly arrow however by the chain mail he wore hidden under his tunic. Glyndwr immediately turned to slay his cousin later hiding his body in a hollow oak tree within the Nannau deer park.

An impressive boarded door set within a pointed arched doorcase opens into the entrance hallway. From here, a turned staircase runs up to the bedrooms, a door to the left leads to the lounge but we’ll go straight ahead into the kitchen diner first.

Oak panelled kitchen units sit on a quarry-tiled floor and are topped by a marble work surface. A more modern oven and gas hob sits in one corner whilst a pretty dinning table and chairs sits next to the exit to the rear of the cottage.

We can walk round through another door into the lounge. This generous space comes complete with log fire, flat screen TV and sumptuous leather sofas. Wooden mullioned windows with arched heads form the shallow canted bay to the front of the cottage. Also on the ground floor is the shower room and WC. This room is small but perfectly formed. The age and listed status of the building means it impossible to have a bathroom upstairs.

If we go round again we can head up the winding staircase to the two adjoining bedrooms. More high arched windows inset with leaded glass shine a patterned light onto a beautiful king sized bed complete with luxurious linen. Oak flooring and exposed stonewalls support a high vaulted ceiling. A second bedroom has a smaller double bed within a fascinating oak panelled recess and a window that overlooks the deer park and the forests beyond.

 
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Facilities


Cottage Type
Dog Friendly
Real Fire
Essentials
Linen
Towels
Cot (cot-linen not provided)
WiFi
High Chair
Central Heating
Inside
2 Pets
Hob
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
TV
Outside
Off street parking
BBQ
Bike Storage
Private Garden
Additional Information

Wine & Chocolates on arrival
Tumble drier is a washer/drier
DVD player
 

Floor Plans

 

Location

 

From the driveway, the amazing façade of the cottage is possible surpassed by the outstanding views over the Cader Idris mountain range to the south. The grand stone gateway next to the cottage leads us east into the walled dear park. Approximately 100 deer live in the park but they are amazingly difficult to spot in what is a varying landscape of hills and deciduous forest.

This ancient deer park was incorporated into the famous landscape park at Nannau in the late eighteenth-century and remains one of the largest and highest areas of designed landscape in Wales. An extensive system of paths and bridleways criss crosses the park, the most popular of which is Precipice walk. Easily accessible from the lodge, this circular walk will take guests around the lower slopes of Foel Cynwch and provides superb views over the Mawddach valley and sea beyond.

The market town of Dolgellau is a five minute drive down the hill and boasts a selection of interesting cafes, restaurants and shops. The internationally renowned Coed Y Brenin mountain biking centre is a 5 minute drive in the down the other side of the hill. The seaside town of Barmouth is about 30 mins to the West and the market town of Bala, famous for its water adventure sports, is 30 mins to the east.

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

 
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Max Adults:
3
Max Children:
2
Max Infants:
2
Maximum number of adults and children is 3
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Guest Reviews

 
Annabel Elliott
 
 

Staying at Hywel-Sele Lodge was a pleasure. It is a beautiful historical building which has been tastefully updated to make an unforgettable place to stay. Amazing location with fantastic views and walks on the doorstep! We will be back!

Karen Mosley
 
 

We just spent a wonderful week in this stunning lodge over Christmas with our dog. It was warm, cosy, and had everything we needed.

With great walks right outside the door you feel as though you’re miles from everyone and everything, but there are shops just a short distance away if you need them.

We loved every minute and would definitely stay again.

Kate
 
 

Perfect place for a getaway. Lots of walks in the area, including some from the lodge.
The Lodge is well equipped, lovely and warm, comfy beds, nice hot shower. Beautiful views from the front windows, very peaceful.
10 minute drive to Dolgellau and 25 minutes to Barmouth, so not far to go if need shopping or for a coffee or meal.
Loads to do in the area. Only booked a couple of weeks before but so glad I did. It was a lovely relaxing few days.

Helen sale-wilkes
 
 

I wrote in your book we had an absolutely fantastic time. The weather was gorgeous and we will definitely be re-booking again for next year as the walks around the area were absolutely awesome. There’s not much more I can say the lovely chocolates and wine welcoming the fire was rolling of a night time. The bed was so comfy. There’s no way to describe the area it was more than I expected. Myself and my husband and my gorgeous border collie George himself enjoyed himself, 10 out of 10. And we saw the waterfall cloud over the Mountain, which was on the news are while we was there? Which was awesome. The views from the house wow 😮 Helen

Nicholas Bebb
 
 

We had a lovely stay at Hywel Sele lodge, this was our forth time and the refurbishment to the kitchen and bathroom just made the stay even better.
Its such an idyllic location away from everything which allowed us to unwind.
We will be back soon.

Kath Thompson
 
 

A lovely unique place for a relaxing break. Loved the whole place except for the trek to the loo in the middle of the night! It was difficult to find as the arrival instructions have become outdated – no tree lined drive and no indication of what side of the road it was on, no black and white sign and a lodge sign so small it was easily missed. We ended up navigating by the red broken road mirror and the green wheelie bin at the end of the drive.
We used the lodge as a base to explore mid west Wales and found lots of lovely places to visit. The scenery and views were some of the most stunning I’ve seen and I would genuinely consider living there.
I would visit again but am unlikely to as there are so many places to visit, but I would definitely recommend Hywel-Sele-Lodge.

Trevor Webb
 
 

We both loved the lodge, having so much history. It was very clean, every thing for a comfortable stay. Five star accommodation and we hope to return in the future.
Just one little thing, could the old steps by the oil tank be blocked off, just to stop dogs and children going up there and getting in trouble.

Paul Beckwith
 
 

What a find, the was very “us”

Hywel Sele Lodge had been lovingly restored and is just a bit quirky, we loved it, Slate floor in the lounge with a cracking log burner, feature stone walls, Nice kitchen with granite(?) tops, all the appliances you need, very nicely fitted bathroom, very comfy bed.
Fixtures and fitting were by no means “budget”
Stunning views from every window
Precipice Walk 5 min drive away (there also a circular walk round a lake there too
Barmouth around 20mins away with a huge beach and nice cafes
Porth Madog worth a visit with Black Rock Sands on the doorstep, an even huger beach, that you park on, the only beach Ive ever seen with speed limit signs.
We drove over to the Mach Loop near Machynlleth (where the “Mach” comes from) and watched a few military planes do low level passes

A fabulous stay in a fabulous location!

Thank you!

Dawn Fisher
 
 

Stunning and perfectly presented property. The views are amazing, especially when framed by the beautiful windows. Everything you need and lovely walks straight from the door

Ian Shephard
 
 

Brilliant time at this property, even though the weather was a bit mixed. We love it here, this is the third visit in 3 years and intend to come again in about 2 years time. Superb area for walking and plenty of walks to choose from.

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