Romantic Self Catering Cottage in Dyffryn Ardudwy | Laundry-Cottage

First time staying at Laundry Cottage for the two of us and two dogs, don’t think it will be the last! the cottage was fabulous, beautifully presented as we arrived and the welcome hamper was much appreciated. The cottage worked really well for the dogs, with a securely fenced garden and level access into the cottage. For us, it was lovely, everything we needed and very characterful. We walked in the local woods and moor, as well as further afield. Our highlights for trips out were Roman Steps up to Rhinog Fawr, Harlech and Caernarfon Castles, Anglesey (Beaumaris Castle and Newborough Warren), Cwm Idwal and Dinorwic Quarry (and Anglesey Barracks) near Llanberris, and of course a trip to Cadair Idris and Castell y Bere. All in all, we had a fantastic week.

This is our second stay in Laundry cottage and just as enjoyable as the first. We love this quirky little cottage. It’s spotlessly clean and has everything you need including an iron and hair dryer. They also supply washing up liquid etc so need to take anything except food. The setting is so peaceful and it was lovely to return after a day of walking to relax with a glass of wine in the garden.
The cottage is about half an hour walk to the Ysgethin Arms through an an ancient wood that you can enter2 minutes down the road.very scenic walk along a river and waterfalls. Great pub food and they welcome dogs.
There’s some lovely walks at the back of the cottage, one of them taking you up to a lake ( takes about 2 hours)
The lovely owners left a fantastic welcome basket that contained some premium food and wine which was very welcome. The owners also went to the trouble of returning a coat that I left and refused the postage cost which in this day and age was really appreciated.
Looking forward to returning again next year!

What can I say about Laundry Cottage that hasn’t already been said. Recommended to me by a friend who stayed there, the cottage is a beautiful peaceful retreat that is so quiet, with beautiful walks on the doorstep. A short walk down through the woods to the pub (Ysgethyn) for a relaxed evening meal (although very busy at the weekends. Fantastic circular walk to Llanbedr, taking in the coast footpath along the beach to Shell Island and back over the fields – about 11 miles but really easy going. Slightly ironic that Laundry Cottage doesn’t have a washing machine, but in fairness, I’ve never used a washing machine on holiday anyway. A lovely welcome pack was much appreciated, along with a personalised welcome note on a postcard. Will definitely be back if holidaying in this area again.

Our first time staying at Laudry Cottage but not our first time visiting the area – firstly, I can only give a HUGE THANKS to the team who were there upon arrival – so friendly and welcoming and honestly couldn’t do enough for us, to ensure we felt welcome. First impressions were awesome, and the welcome goodies were perfect. Whilst the cottage is small, the layout worked perfectly for us as a family, despite a family of 2 adults, 2 teenage boys and 1 lively dog! The outside garden was a safe environment for our Springer Spaniel and the range of games, books and videos kept our boys entertained. Would definitely recommend – the local walks accessible a short distance from the cottage are amazing!

We had the most amazing stay at Laundry cottage. The cottage was perfect and equipped with everything that we needed.
We loved the character of the cottage and the way that it had been furnished. The welcome basket and vases if flowers gave us a lovely welcome.
Had many walks around the cottage and around local area. Such a peaceful place to wake up to each morning.
We are already planning a return visit.
The cottage and garden were spotless.
Linda,Janet and Brenda

We had a lovely stay in laundry cottage loved the cottage it was clean and smelled lovely and fresh on arrival and nice complimentary wine etc , only will mention grill in oven as don’t want cleaners to think we left a dirty grill we didn’t leave it we never used it if we had we would have washed it . Our dogs really loved garden nice that it’s enclosed as can let them in and out , beautiful walks from the cottage the woods & river near cottage are beautiful, walks along beach not far from cottage we had a very relaxing break found cottage very comfortable we wouldn’t hesitate to return to laundry cottage 😊

Fabulous stay

We loved this beautiful cottage and its tranquil setting. Fabulous weather, great walks and beaches nearby, the ancient woodland walk is a must as is watching the sunset from the track above the farm, and eating Alfresco in March was a joy! Laundry Cottage is well equipped and the welcome pack and helpfulness of the owners spot on.

A lovely cottage, set in private grounds giving seclusion without isolation. Very comfortable accommodation.

We had a lovely stay at Laundry cottage. The cottage is beautiful, spotlessly clean and has everything you need for a stay away from home. The garden is fantastic and the dog loved playing outside in the secure garden. There are fantastic walks near by and we will definitely be booking again.

A great little cottage tucked away in a very quiet location. The gas fire was a particular highlight during a damp week in November, and probably better than a log burner because it didn’t need cleaning up! Everything you need is there (other than a washing machine, but don’t let that put you off) including a generous welcome pack on arrival. No phone signal but very good WiFi. 4-5 minute drive to the local Spar supermarket, which includes an award winning butchers so well worth checking out. 10 minute drive to Barmouth where you can find everything else you might need. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet week away but still close enough to facilities and spectacular countryside. Helen, who manages the cottage, was extremely responsive and helpful via email. I would definitely book again next time I am planning a holiday in the area.

What a lovely time we had at Laundry cottage.
The location is beautiful for all the walks we did everyday on the hills behind following all the footpaths and tracks, the paths through the woodland that followed the stream were stunning in the October light and misty rain. Planning our thoughts for our next visit.

We’ve used Dioni for the past 10 years and all of their cottages have been excellent.
The Laundry cottage is no exception. The location is quite secluded which is brilliant. And it’s fully fenced so your dogs cannot wander off.
And there’s always a generous welcome pack when you arrive.
All in all it’s top notch every time.
We’ll be back

Third time at Laundry Cottage and there’s now a shed alongside the cottage with a barbecue, camping chairs and games in it. We had glorious sunny weather for two of the days we were there and apart from one drizzly day we were able to dine al fresco. The cottage was as cosy as ever and due to the thick walls we never needed the heating despite the temperature dropping on October nights once the sun set. We discovered a walk by the river that we hadn’t found on previous visits and visited the neolithic burial chamber less than ten minutes walk away. I think we’ll be back again next year I’m already missing it!

A really lovely cottage, highly recommended.

We had a fantastic week at Laundry Cottage this August with our two children and small dog.
It’s in a beautiful and peaceful location away from main roads. There are wonderful walks, literally right on your doorstep! Providing the ideal sense of getting away from it all.
A beautiful beach is not far, a short drive to a car park and walk across the dunes.
The cottage itself is like no other, very quaint and characterful. I was hoping to give my children a sense of history by coming here and that’s exactly how it felt, with the huge thick walls and tiny corridor, low ceilings and stone steps. My son loved imagining all the things that might have happened here! It has a super enclosed garden encompassing the cottage and if the weather was better we would have been out here lots playing with the lovely garden toys kindly provided in the shed. Lovely place to spot wildlife, in the evening we watched bats.
A delightful welcome pack of treats, milk and teabags was waiting for us. Thank you for a wonderful experience staying in this beautiful historic cottage.

Lovely well equipped cottage in beautiful surroundings, this was our second visit. Dog friendly beaches nearby. Hope to return soon.

Lovely little cottage in a beautiful area (mountains and sea and ancient woodland) with everything you need including a totally dog safe garden.

Beautiful cosy cottage full of character stunning location. Loads of lovely walks in the bluebell woods. Appreciated the welcome pack. Would highly recommend. Helen was very helpful.

Our second time here in this lovely cottage away from it all. The weather was better than last year, we even had a couple of days of sunshine that we could sit out in. There was plenty of birdlife to watch in the garden and surrounding trees- robins, finches, tits even a buzzard that perched in a nearby tree for about half an hour, we heard but never spotted woodpeckers. The cottage is full of character and has pretty much everything you need for a short stay (could do with bigger bowls for soups/stews etc but that’s the only minor gripe) and is about midway between Barmouth and Harlech for shopping and beaches. We will almost certainly be booking again for next year. Diolch

A lovely cottage, full of character and very cosy. We appreciated the welcome pack and the cottage is well equipped. We spent five nights here and the weather was variable but that’s par for the course in Wales in October. It’s not far to Barmouth and there are plenty of walks in the area. There were two Shetland ponies in the adjoining field who were very entertaining!
I’m pretty sure we’ll be booking again for next year.

Just arrived home from our second stay at Laundry Cottage. We have had such an amazing, restful time. The weather has been just wonderful with just one overcast day.
The cottage is just great. Quaint and comfy and the perfect base for explorations and adventures. Great walks from the cottage through ancient woodlands alongside bubbling rivers and up over the hills. Evenings spent walking up behind the cottage to view the stunning sunsets.
Everything you could need was provided for and everything I forgot, I found !
The welcome pack is such a treat and really was an invitation to enjoy, so we did !
We will be back : )
Andy, Amanda & Chilli Dog x

Another lovely holiday at Laundry Cottage. The weather was very mixed this time, but we walked in the woods on the really rainy days, up the hill on the better days, and on the beach on the sunniest days. We really appreciated the generous welcome pack, having arrived quite late. Hope to be back again.

We had a lovely long weekend at Laundry Cottage (AKA The Hobbit house). The welcome pack was very generous and the cottage well planned and cosy with everything you need.
I took my 90yr old dad and our dogs. I thought it would be ideal for my dad to have a downstairs bedroom, but on arrival was a little worried about how he would cope with the steps(the floor plan doesn’t show that there are three separate rather high steps on the ground floor), but he did manage them without incident.
The location of the cottage is perfect, with lovely walks into the woods, or across field straight from the cottage, our dogs thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The break was topped off by the utterly adorable and completely fearless pony (he wasn’t much bigger than my dog!)who was living in the field that surrounds the cottage and garden on three sides.
I would definitely return.

Our third time back at Laundry Cottage and still as charming and idealic as ever. Didn’t matter that the weather was cold and sometimes wet. We’re able to get cosy, comfy and relax. Still got to Llanberis to see some snow on snowdon. Hope to be back soon.
Doran, Kerry and Rust

Friendly welcome to lovely cosy cottage, very warm and with plenty of hot water. The log effect gas fire heated the main room in moments. The only constructive reservation I can think of is to say the bathroom and shower are both quite basic. Excellent wifi. A great base to explore the area.

It’s the fairy-tale cottage of your dreams: private and peaceful, full of character, cosy and comfortable. Best of all, there are stunning walks right from the front door — over the hills on the brighter days, and through the woods on rainy days.

There are endless paths from the cottage and we only scratched the surface in three weeks of exploring, although the beautiful riverside walk down to the Ysgethin Inn was well travelled. It’s just a five minute drive to a truly superb beach, and to the best butchers in the area.

The welcome pack was evil:crumbly fudge and a giant box of maltesers, as well as wine and bara brith! The owners are great: when we had a minor problem with the shower it was sorted out really quickly, with an entirely new shower installed.

Our dog was in heaven, although we had to close a couple of gaps in the fence after she did a runner, answering the calls of the wild hills and woods. After that we kept a close eye (and sometimes a tether) on her when she was in the garden. But that’s beagles for you. If they can go exploring, they will!

We’re already figuring out when and how we can come back again. It was a superb holiday.

Just had the most fabulous 12 days at laundry cottage, what a gem, from the moment we arrived, a wonderful welcome pack, cottage fantastic, so quaint. In a beautiful location, I could go on about it for ages, but the only way you can get the atmosphere of this wonderful little cottage is to go see for yourself,and to top it all temperature never dropped below 25 degrees everyday we were there. And people from manor house and owners such wonderful folk.

Another fantastic stay at this pretty fabulous cottage.
Weather was amazing when we arrived so were more than happy to make the most of the picturesque setting by spending a peaceful few hours in the garden.
Had a great walk the following day from the nearest beach along to Shell island and the following day spent enjoying the woodland and again just being in the cottage.
A thoughtful welcome pack gratefully received when we arrived and the cottage was immaculately clean.
Can’t remember how mant times we have stayed here now but it speaks for itself that we wont hesitate to book again.
If its peace quiet and solace your after this little gem more than delivers.

This cottage was fabulous! The setting was fantastic, and it was a delight to look out the windows every morning to see what the Welsh weather had in store for us! The kitchen was really well equipped – probably one of the best in terms of having all the utensils etc that you need. While small, the cottage never felt cramped – even with 4 of us. Both bedrooms were lovely and comfy – I loved the little spiral staircase up to the double bedroom. The house was lovely and warm and the log effect fire was delightful. I’d recommend guests bring slippers or non-slip socks though – the stone floors are a bit slippy. My son loved the woods nearby – brilliant for climbing trees! The local beaches are also fantastic. Definitely recommended!

Cottage great really enjoyed the snow..
Could not get the TV to work but that did not matter.

Wished this stay had been longer

What a lovely cottage – immaculately clean and beautifully presented and kitted out. We appreciated the red wine (how did you guess?!) and the treats. We enjoyed glorious walks through the woods and were lucky enough to get a few sunny days. Thank you very much!

Our third stay at this beautiful little cottage. Grateful for the lovely welcome pack, a really nice personal touch.

We appreciate the age of the property and feel very lucky to get the chance to stay.

As a family we have been walking past the cottage for many years. Part of the picturesque walk that starts near the Inn in Talybont, and meanders up through the ancient woodland.

The setting is just wonderful for a peaceful break away. Looking forward to the next time.

This was our second time at the cottage and it was as good as the first time if not better.The welcome pack was very well appreciated as usual.Only one negative is that the wire on the gate didn’t keep our little yorkies in the gap was too big definitely go back next year

Lovely little cottage. My only niggle was the shower but think this is a water pressure problem so would really recommend this is sorted asap.

We’ve just had a great week at Laundry Cottage. The cottage was lovely, just perfect for us and the dogs. Our youngest terrier was fascinated by the ‘neigh’bouring ponies, who, we discovered, seemed to like the sound of harmonica playing! Beaches were large, sandy and generally not overly busy, though there were a few more jellyfish on them later in the week. Also nice to have a woodland/river walk to do straight from the front door.
Thanks to Helen for sorting out the DVD player for us so promptly and the lovely welcome basket.
We would love to come and stay again in the future.

What a fantastic little cottage this is everything you need is here and with a nice welcome pack too.we loved the tranquillity of the place,all you could hear first thing in the morning and last thing at night was birdsong. Will definitely come back.the only negative thing I have to say is that the fence surrounding the garden needs sorting as our little dog could get under the fence and gate.having read the visitors book this has been a concern of other visitors since 2014 and feel the owners should be acting on it. After all it does say enclosed and pet friendly.

Just returned from four lovely days at Laundry cottage a true “Hobbit House” we loved its quirky charm. Easy access into the hills. The birds singing each morning was the only sounds we heard.

We had a lovely time the cottage was first class it was clean and tidy the welcome pack was a very nice gesture and appreciated we will definitely come again

What a brilliant cottage
Everything you need for a relaxing break it’s a credit to everyone involved and on top of that the weather
Was suberb

We have just returned home from spending a week in Laundry Cottage, what a fantastic little cottage in a beautiful location. The welcome pack was lovely and thoroughly appreciated.
The cottage is really well located to see the lovely countryside, we loved Harlech which is only a short drive away. We had some lovely walks on the local beach and our 2 dogs are very happy and tired at having some fab walks through the old wood and surrounding countryside.
The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and clean, my only negative comment was that the fridge was really iced up and lots of black mould on the door seal.
Lots to see and do in the area and jaw dropping scenery all around.
We were very lucky with the weather and had only one day of slight rain, which stopped as soon as we got out of the car in Conwy!
It is my first time in North Wales and cannot recommend it enough, thank you, we will be back.
Fiona, Nick, Dylan and Eddie.

Hi, I rented the cottage for friends from France who were holidaying with us. They absolutely loved the cottage and its situation. Very special place.

What a wonderful cottage in a beautiful part of the world- a lovely first holiday with our 5month old son. Great walks on the doorstep and loads to do in the area. We particularly enjoyed our time in Badmouth.

We were very lucky with the weather during our stay at Laundry cottage last week. Very quirky cottage with many unique character features in a lovely area. Everything you need is available and the cottage is ideally situated for walking and site seeing. Excellent walks from the cottage. If you do want to use public transport – we found that the best way was to walk down to Taly Bont via the woods (about 200 yards down from the cottage – footpath sign on the left hand side). The climb there and back is nowhere near as steep as the main driveway and you come out very close to the bus stop or, if you prefer, the rail station. It is a good walk (15 mins) but very pleasant.

What a fabulous cottage, first impression on the living space is that it’s small, but the character and quaintness soon take over. Loved my stay here, it has everything you need, it’s clean, comfortable and had a great welcome pack. would of liked a bit of information on the walks around the cottage but we soon found our way around, the silence of the surrounding area is an absolute bonus for a perfect stress free getaway.

19th – 21st February 2016 – We had a lovely stay at Laundry Cottage, despite the miserable weather the cottage was the perfect cosy base for our weekend away! Its quirky features make you feel like your living in a fairytale! The welcome basket was a lovely surprise and my girls faces lit up at the sight of the chocolate cake! Overall a superb weekend away, the weather wasn’t the best but even so we still managed some walks on the beach even though you couldn’t see the wonderful scenery due to the mist! Thank you Laundry cottage x

We had a wonderful stay at the Laundry Cottage with our 2 dogs. The cottage is ideally located, close to the beach and lovely woodland walks. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. The cottage is unique and oozes character. The welcome basket with crisps, cakes and wine was a lovely surprise. This is a perfect place for total relaxation. We are already thinking about coming back in spring or summertime.

We had a wonderful stay over Christmas 2015 with our dogs. Everything you need for a fabulous holiday is on your doorstep – beach, mountains, woodland. Fabulous butcher/Spar in Dyffryn Ardudwy for all your food needs, and lovely cafes and shops in Harlech. Thank you to for the thoughtful wine and cake on arrival, plus the beautiful Christmas decorations – wonderful!

We loved our stay at Laundry Cottage in spite of the awful weather. The cottage was charming and cosy, everything we needed for a break! The welcome pack was the best we had ever seen!

We had a wonderful weekend at Laundry cottage, such a beautiful place!
The welcome basket of treats and wine was a lovely surprise, thank you!
P.s our 6 year didn’t want to come home and leave the ponies in the field.
We will be booking again

Just back from 2 weeks in Snowdonia with Laundry Cottage as our base – the perfect retreat at the end of the day. Beautiful setting, nice and secluded but not too far from civilisation for essentials or a drink in the pub. Fabulous walks on the doorstep, just lock the door and head for the hills, with Snowdon etc. a little further afield. Blessed with great weather and wonderful clear skies (so many stars). Definitely recommended.

Loved our stay in this cosy characterful and well equipped cottage.

peace and tranquillity in a beautiful woodland setting.

will be recommending to friends and family.

perfect retreat.

About the comment on dining options- hint is in the words “SELF CATERING”!! If you want fancy dining, you don’t go to a quiet spot in Gwynedd…if you love to cook, have dogs, love the beach- then,hey- this place sounds perfect!! In fact- I shall be booking it tomorrow! So there!

Just returned from Laundry Cottage and what a lovely relaxing time we had, the bed was very comfortable and warm spotlessly clean and very quirky. We were lucky with the weather had a heatwave beaches were amazing local walks wonderful with our dog Maddie, waterfalls beaches and very close to most tourist attractions what more could you ask for thank you very much I almost forgot thank you for the wine, biscuits, crisps, milk and flowers most welcome

Although we loved Laundry Cottage I do have to say that the cleaning left alot to be desired and I do think that it should be made clear that this cottage is not suitable for elderly or disabled people. As we are both well over the age of 75 we just would not attempt the staircase up to the main bedroom and so stayed in the ground floor twin room which also had a very steep step up to it but this is not to say it isnt a lovely little cottage.

We have just returned after 3 lovely days staying at laundry cottage, we fell in love with it ,it’s in such an beautiful setting ,the cottage was comfortable and cosy no complaints here ! So much so we have already booked it again for next year ,we took our dog ted with us so we explored the beautiful woodland walks which sit right on the doorstep so so pretty ,also thankyou for the lovely welcome pack.

We stayed in April this year for a weekend and had a fabulous time. From the welcome pack to the warm fire any comfy bedrooms it was a real treat. Everything had been thought of to make it a home from home. Our two dogs (Bailey & Alfie) loved it too and the enclosed garden was ideal. The only complaint is that we had not booked for longer but we will definitely be booking again.

A wonderful week in sunny Wales. The cottage is in a fantastic spot for walking from the door and is in close proximity to several lovely beaches (Harlech being my favourite). We enjoyed sitting outside and even ate lunch out one day which was great for March.

I would definitely recommend the cottage although if 4 adults are staying together it is quite small – fine if you get on very well!

We had a lovely weekend at the Laundry Cottage which was very well equipped and comfortable. A fab spot – we enjoyed lovely walks on the beach with the dogs. The welcome pack was very welcome! Thank you.

Only suggestion would be some oil on a very squeaky toilet seat and perhaps an update on the shower, but both liveable with and nothing to spoil a very enjoyable break.

Cottage set in beautiful location, lovely welcome pack, everything a holidaymaker could ask for. Unfortunatly our short relaxing break was slightly ruined because of the incident with the water tap…..took away the feeling of a trouble free time……the matter was sort of resolved the following day……..didn’t get the total relaxed feeling i was after. 🙁

A lovely start to our Welsh Summer holiday. Characterful cottage in beautiful area. We especially liked biking the Mawdach trail.

We have just come back from a two night stay at this gorgeous little cottage. 5 star accommodation, in a wonderful setting.
Great surprise of a wonderful welcome pack, which included chocolates and wine!
Can certainly recommend Laundry Cottage, and only wish we could have spent longer so we could have explored the nearby footpaths with my two staffies……….but at least we managed to climb Snowdon!
Highly recommended

we have just returned from a weeks break is this beautiful spotlessly clean perfect cottage ! what a treat !! the cottage is perfectly formed with lovely views, i just wanted to stay forever. Our dog has been miserable since we returned home due to the beautiful surroundings of the garden and fields surrounding the property and the woods and beach on the doorstep. A big thank you to Dioni for their excellent service and not forgetting the owners of the property for the swift response to a very small problem with our tap and not forgetting our welcome basket, such a treat. We have stayed in many properties over the years all over the country with our four legged friend and i can honestly speak for all my little family this was the best ever !!!!! We can’t wait to return !

It is a truely magical cottage …very beautiful and peaceful though a bit small but enough for a small family. The walk around and down the drive is full of great views and scenic beauty. My Kids loved it a lot and had wonderful time . When the sun shine there is beautiful local beach and Harlech Castle around ( 15-20 minutes drive). We stayed with 2 Kids- 8 yrs & 4 yrs for 3 nights . They loved it so much that they did not want to come back. The owner has left generous treats for us and a bottle of wine. Everything is provided in the cottage for cooking . You just Need to get the ingredients . Very lovely, very peaceful very rural . we would love to come back again…..

Truly magical old cottage within a fairytale setting. With no leaves yet on the trees, the walk down the drive gave way to stunning glimpses of the coast beyond. Step outside at night and prepare for a breathtaking starlit sky. Visit the castle at Harlech and climb the hills behind Barmouth town. All unforgettable. When the evening sun shines, drive to the local beach and watch the sunset. Dreams are made of this. Too poetical?…………That’s how this place gets you!

We recently stayed in the cottage for a 2 night break from the kids (3yr old and 2x 8mnth twins) and it was perfect. Small, but perfectly formed with everything you could possibly need for a very restful and quiet time.
You know its going to be special when you drive up the 1.5 mile tree lined access road and let yourself in through the small wooden front door to be greeted with wine and snacks. A great start to a great break away. We will definately be coming back.

Thank you it was perfect… just what we needed

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the cottage – short but very very sweet!. The cottage itself is beautiful and has everything you could possibly need, we were even welcomed with wine and nibbles (and the nicest hot chocolate I’ve ever tasted!) – a really thoughtful touch. We all had a brilliant time. We wrapped up warm and braved the stunning local beaches with our dog, visited Harlech castle, wandered around Barmouth and relaxed around the cottage at night in front of a roaring fire. I genuinely can’t think of anything that would have made the stay better, we even indulged in a little game of Guess Who which was kindly left in our daughters room 🙂

Thank you so much Helen for a great little holiday!

We recently came back (actually last Friday) and kids are already begging us to go back. It is a fantastic cottage, full of character, lots of privacy but not secluded. We are a family of four and the cottage was big enough for us. My 6 yr old son and 3 yr old daughter loved the walks around the cottage and even made friends with the local sheep.
There was a welcome basket for us with loads of goodies and wine (even though we are muslims, we appreciated the thoughtful gesture).I was in heaven as there are books in every room, toys for kids and DVD’s. Bennar beach is just down the road and the village has a petrol pump and super market. For everything else Barmouth is just 15 minutes away and Harlech around 20 minutes.
We even got to meet one of the owners who popped around to mow the lawn and gave us information about walks etc, while my son was shown around by his son and was told lots of stories.
All in all we loved it !!!! Thank you to Mr & Mrs Bailey and of course Dioni. 🙂
Best Regards,
Ali & Saadia, Usayd & Amal.

We had a lovely stay – very charming cottage, great location, super quiet, picturesque setting

One word of warning – dining options are extremely poor for the most part, so either do your research in advance to find the few hidden gems or stock up on groceries at the Tesco in Telford when driving up if you’re coming from the South

Stayed at the cottage in June the cottage is fantasic for a couple and had everything that you need wonderful welcome pack from the owners thank you for that, books and dvd’s on offer very clean and
cosy.

Cottage is about 1 mile from a lovely beach shops and a good pub the Vicoria for good food, we highly recommend this cottage loved it so much and the location, a very pleasant stay thank you to the owners and Dioni all the best from Jill and Ian.

Well it has to be said that it was a privilege to have been able to stay at your ancient little cottage. For some reason I was drawn to it having scoured hundreds of cottages on so many sites and the very clever video with the lovely welsh man clinched it!!
It was like going back in time, the location perfect but we didn’t have time to wander past the Hall where we were told by “Tony” from the Van that there are beautiful walks up there. Perhaps a few ideas for the local walks would be useful left in the cottage. It didn’t help that we had forgot our maps of the area.
The cottage was spotless and the gifts of wine and chocolates after a tiring journey was just the ticket.
My two teenage daughters could not believe their luck that the internet had only just been installed so needless to say they were very happy.
Having found just four days when we could all spend together (not easy to achieve) I could not believe that the four nights which we wanted were free of course the rest of the time appears to be fully booked
You have a wonderful property and must be very proud to share it with others who appreciate it.
Thank you very much I would highly recommend to all my friends

Laundry Cottage is one of the loveliest cottages we have stayed in so far and we have stayed in very many!! We loved the peaceful location, the beautiful walks, the smell of wild garlic, the comfy bed and everything about the place. We were very lucky to have picked a week of fine weather and took full advantage by spending time on the beach. We also travelled on the Cambrian line train which we found to be great value and very comfortable. We were surprised how much the area has to offer and plan to return very soon. Our two dogs Megan and Ferdinand didn’t want to leave and neither did we! I hesitate to recommend Laundry Cottage as I would like to keep it all to myself but I know that wouldn’t be fair. It’s fab!!

Lovely cosy cottage well equipped and comfortable.Good location with plenty of walks and lovely beaches.Would be happy to recommend cottage ,we had most enjoyable and relaxing holiday ,our bearded collie cross Max enjoyed the lovely secure garden and the walks in the woods right on the doorstep.We had to contact owner as the lights fused ,they put things right immediatey very helpful

Another unforgettable holiday in this unique cottage, this time for my wife’s birthday, We stayed for my birthday 2 years ago .It is the first time in over 30 years we have returned to the same cottage as it is such a wonderful and pleasant location. Many thanks for another memorable holiday.

We had nice relaxing holiday in the cosy Laundry Cottage. We really enjoyed its’ remote location and the lack of mobile phone signal.
The cottage was well equipped and it was a nice touch to have some supplies waiting for us when we arrived.
Our dog Ruby enjoyed running around in the garden.
The village shop down the road was very useful for stocking up and has an excellent butchers.
The cottage location gives you easy access to the mountains of Snowdonia, the seaside and the forests. So we had plenty choice of things to do.

Just got back from a long weekend at Laundry Cottage. It was exactly as described when we booked, very quaint and was very well equipped although we could have done with a sieve would have been handy for draining rice and pasta but it was no hardship and we managed well enough, and this is only our preference. The welcome goodies were a nice touch, so thank you for those. It was very clean, a little smaller living area than we had thought but it was extremely cosy and on two nights the wind was howling outside and we had a heavy thunderstorm on another night but this only added to making you feel extra cosy inside the cottage. The beach, approx 2 miles away was brilliant. It was long and sandy with sand dunes as its backdrop. Our dog Ruby loved it, I think she is pining for

We had a fantastic time. The cottage was clean and well equipped. We were very blessed by the goodies left for us. With three small children, 4yrs, 2 1/2 and 10 months, I had thought it would be a challenge but they absoloutly loved the cottage, it was a real adventure for them. The surrounding countryside was beautiful, and we had a lovely time visiting the local sights. The whole experience was wonderful, thank you!!

Absolutely gorgeous, the perfect getaway. Thank you for the lovely welcome goodies. The cottage is so cosy and clean, the surroundings are just beautiful. It took my husband a while to get used to the low parts if the ceiling! He came home with a couple of extra lumps n bumps. Took a lovely walk to the beach, found some gorgeous rivers for the kids to throw pebbles in. I will definitely recommend laundry cottage to friends and family.
Mandy, Kev, Hazel & Leon x.

Just had our second visit to Laundry cottage
Im falling in love with this place its so beautifull and tranquil, and our dog Bronson loves to run around in the enclosed garden.
The little updates of built in wardrobes in the bedrooms and shelving in the bathroom are great.
Definatley will be paying another visit soon I hope 🙂

We absolutely loved our stay at Laundry Cottage, in many respects it is like taking a step back in time but obviously with all the mod cons! Such a beautiful setting with many interesting walks from the door so taking our labrador with us was a good idea.

We definately needed to have a car especially to get to the beach and local amenities. Talking of our car, we had a problem with a CV joint on one of the wheels. The local garage (Smithys) were excellent so would recommend if you are unfortunate enough to need assistance.

Took the train from Dyffryn Ardudwy to Mynffordd Station to visit Portmerion which was very easy and a lovely ride. Would recommend Portmerion for a day out, good value for money and lovely people, gave us a lift back to the station as the end of the day.

Above all we loved the beaches the girls enjoyed hours of sandcastle building, paddling, flying kites, playing in the sand dunes, getting rained on and beach combing.

Would love to come back and visit again one day.

Pip, Si, Charlotte, Georgie and Cleo

We can’t argue with any of the comments above. A sympathetically modernised cottage where all the craftspeople involved have done an amazing job of successfully incorporated the modern facilities.

Despite mixed weather we had a wonderful time and a week full of things we enjoyed doing. On the dry days we walked the mountain paths and when it was raining did the woods and beaches. Well worth taking a local map as there are countless bridle ways and tracks to follow. Being rural there was no mobile phone or 3G coverage, wish we had spent a little more time researching the local attractions prior to going to Laundry Cottage. However we still had fun trying to find things out the old fashioned way without modern technology.

To all the people over 6 ft you will have to duck a bit further than usual, to all the people under 6 ft, now you will know what it feels like!

Would we stay again? Yes definitely and hopefully soon.

Thanks for a lovely time.

Diolch o galon

Elton, Chris, Sunny, Sandy and Daisy

A wonderful quiet,relaxing…away from it all,break at Laundry Cottage. What bliss to be woken in the morning by a myriad of birdsong…and not the telephone!
Brinnan,my long-haired dachshund thought he was in canine heaven! and just loved the walks and woods…not to mention the swims from the nearby beach.
The cottage was delightful and even though I am disabled,I could cope well with the wee bathroom & the downstairs bedroom.
For first-time visitors it may help to know that dogs are NOTbanned from all the beaches…only from the right hand side! – left of a beach flag throughout Wales = dogs allowed!.
However, Portmeirion does not allow dogs to visit but they are more than welcome on the Ffestiniog Railway!
Excellent break and both my colleague and I will be recommending Laundry Cottage to our friends etc.
Sincere thanks for a lovely ‘Welcome basket’ and a well equipped,spotlessly clean and comfortable cottage.
Sue,Brinnan and Gill.

We had just got married and what we needed was a relaxing break away from everyday stresses of life and work….Laundry Cottage was perfect!!! Beautiful location, quiet and peaceful. Baz, our Sprocker, loved his long walks up in the mountains, down in the sand dunes, or in the gorgeous woodland…takes alot to wear out our Spaniel!!! The arrival goodies were much appreciated. Would highly receommend.

Thanks.
Lauren, Bobby & Baz xxx

We cannot fault Laundry Cottage, its absolutely beautiful and in the most stunning location. We stayed for a 4 day break from 24th March 2012 and the weather was glorious. Sat outside in the garden for breakfast and again after returning from being out and about for a glass of wine in the late afternoon sunshine. The welcome tray on arrival was greatly appreciated, thank you. Lots of great walks for the dogs either through the woodland or down to the beach. Every room is spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Loved the wonky doorway through the bathroom. The only downside was the time went way too quickly! Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

Phillipa, Alison, Jessie and Chip x

We had a really relaxing four day break at Laundry cottage it was heaven . Set in a lovely location but still close to all the lovely beaches in the area. Our two old girls enjoyed it too the walks by the cottage where just enough for them. The weather was very kind to us able to sit on the bench in front of the cottage very unexpected in Feduary. Thank you so much for the welcome pack really nice. Hope to be back soon.

If you are looking to escape the chaos of the modern world Laundry Cottage is for you. Set in a lovely peaceful location it is a step back in time- yet has all the “mod-cons” that you would require. Secluded enough to be quiet and calm but still near to Barmouth and other surrounding attractions so there is plenty to do. Beautifully restored and decorated we cannot wait to return!! The welcome tray on arrival was a real treat too. Would definitely recommend!!

We came just before Christmas and had a lovely time. The cottage is warm, very cosy and has that unique character you can only find in a cottage at Christmas! Our two little boys really enjoyed themselves too. The cottage is set in a lovely area in complete silence away from the Christmas hustle and bustle. We all enjoyed a lovely walk on Barmouth beach followed by cosy food and drink with a movie by the fire! Thank you!

Stephen, Sarah, Harry and Charlie x

What a magical place to spend my 60th birthday. The cottage is homely and the first major storm of the winter did not even create a draft in this sturdy cottage, loved the ‘cave’ to the toilet ! A perfect location for a quiet get away from it all holiday, but within easy reach of all ameneties if required. The welcome pack was an added bonus and well appreciated, walks of all kinds right on the doorstep. a cottage I would recommend to everyone I know.

Thank you very much, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the last 5 days of November 2011. We cannot fault it everything was immaculate, we were very comfortable and cosey being able to relax fully. It was an excellent location away from everything. We would love to come again and thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the Tudor Mansion which is of special interest to us.

We booked this cottage because it reminded us of the one in the film Holiday !!!
Absolutely lovely cottage well equipped and so quaint. Our 14 month old staffie loved the garden and the walks down to the beach. Great location, peaceful and scenic. must recommend Tonys Italian restaurant. Also the ice cream parlour by Barmouth harbour. Would definitely recommend a stay here and will definitely be returning in the future.
Many thanks for a fantastic break even the Welsh weather was kind to us. 🙂

We really enjoyed our stay at Laundry Cottage, plenty of room for four adults and our German Shepherd Max! Very cosy and the character features are just amazing especially the stairs and the passageway to the second bedroom/bathroom.
The cottage was very well equipped; especially the kitchen although I think the cooker could do with an update especially the grill. The real flame gas fire was an absolute joy. Everywhere was very clean.
The area is great; the cottage could not be better located for both sea and mountains; the beaches are some of the best I have seen!
Brilliant local pubs & restaurants and the local Spar shop has an amazing butchers; everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
We will defiantly recommend to friends and come again ourselves.
I will send a photo on tomorrow of Max enjoying the lovely garden!

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Laundry cottage, very quiet and secluded although we were visited by a Badger during the night on four occasions, (there were obviously lots of jucy worms in the lawn to root for) Great walks around the cottage which we all enjoyed along with the dog. Would certainly recommend this cottage for its cosy feel, and unique character. We would have liked to know a little of the cottage’s history and that of the Hall.

Weve just returned from a weeks holiday (26th Aug – 1st Sept 2011) at Laundry Cottage and enjoyed every minute. The cottage is cosy and full of medieval charm but has everything you need and is very clean. It was lovely to arrive to cake, wine and tea provided by the owners – thank you – a very welcome surprise and thanks also for arranging the put up bed. As others have said the cottage is small but was fine for us including our ‘very busy’ son. We did lots of walks through the surrounding ancient woodland and particularly enjoyed the walk down to the local pub in Talybont which also serves excellent food and has a good play area (thanks to the owners again for the recommendation in the welcome book). We enjoyed the fact that the cottage is very near to lots of interesting and fun places – Harlech, Porthmadog, Barmouth, Shell Island, farm park, slate mines, Fairbourne (get the ferry from Barmouth) and those fantastic beaches only 5 mins away. The best thing for us though was that we could be out all day but then return to seclusion at the cottage and play on the lawn, listen to the birds and star gaze at night due to the total blackness. This cottage is perfect for anyone who wants to relax and get away from it all but also for anyone who wants to take in the amazing sights and scenery that West Wales has to offer. We will definitely be returning to Laundry cottage and this part of Wales and highly recommend this cottage.

Ps To get a mobile phone signal – just walk up to the top of the road!

It would be unfair, if I didn’t take the time to give feedback, on what was a wonderful holiday, at Laundry Cottage, especially after the owners took the time to add all the extra special touches which made us feel so welcome. We stayed for 2 weeks (1st July-15th July), with only 2 days rain in all that time, which was an unexpected bonus. The cottage was a delight, it reminded us of the ‘Milly Molly Mandy” stories, especially when carrying on a conversation from the upstairs window, with someone in the garden. Everything had been chosen to give maximum comfort for its guests, and the house seemed to welcome us. Our daughter, who is 13years, originally thought she couldn’t survive for 2 weeks without internet access, but eventually she discovered that there were other things she could do, just as much fun, such as, exploring the variety of walks through the woods and fields, playing bat and ball, going on train rides, up and down the coast, and the visit to CAT was a revelation, where she really took an interest in the work being done there. We were wishing we had brought our SKY card with us, as we could have taken advantage of our subscription, but it was no big deal, as we didn’t go on holiday to watch TV! My husband loved being able to set off from the cottage to explore all the hills behind us, I loved being able to swim in the lovely beaches, every day, apart from one day (a rainy/windy day), and my Mum just enjoyed having a lovely holiday, seeing different things, and finding, that she could still accomplish some of the hillwalks in the area (not bad for an octogenarian). We came home refreshed, rested, and inspired to return again. Thank you so much.

We had a really lovely, relaxing holiday. Laundry cottage is the perfect gettaway and the walks around the cottage were fantastic. We were so lucky with the weather and made the most of going to the beaches. Every time Harris see’s the car he thinks he’s back off to Laundry cottage……….how great to be able to take him with us. We’ll be back 🙂

We had pretty mixed weather for our week but still really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable. It is in a great location for enjoying both the hills and the coast. Whenever the weather was poor up at the cottage the beach and dunes just a mile or so away always seemed to be dry and bright so we made the most of long walks there. Got up into the Rhinogs on a couple of occassions which despite their relatively low height compared to some other parts of Snowdonia still offer dramatic views and are a great workout for both humans and the dogs. Especially if you do a circuit of Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach from Maes-y-garnedd Farm in Cwm Nantcol (Parking at the farm is £2 but well worth it to avoid a very long walk in on the road.)
I would definitely recommend this cottage for anyone interested in a bit of peace and quiet with empty hills and huge beaches on your doorstep. Yet it still has very easy access to all necessary amenities such as supermarkets, petrol stations etc all within 5 miles or so.

Laundry Cottage is a lovely, cozy cottage surrounded by woods to the front and wonderful wild hills to the back. You can walk out the front door in the morning and decide whether you want a beach walk along long sandy beaches that stretch all the way to Harlech or whether you want to see birds of prey, lambs, rugged hills and waterfalls…the location is idyllic.
The cottage is very well kept and very clean. There is a gas burner (that looks like a coal fire so warm and cozy without any hassle) and a super upstairs double bedroom. It is quite small downstairs (especially the bathroom, and possibly not suitable for very young children or people with mobility issues) but delightful and even better, when it’s sunny, you can sit outside with your morning coffee and look out over fields and woods listening to the birds….fabulous.
When we arrived there was a lovely welcome – a friendly postcard welcoming us there and lots of treats laid out for us including Bara Brith, milk, tea etc. – everything a tired traveller needs. If you tired and stressed and want to be somewhere quiet but not remote, this is your oasis. I really recommend this idyllic place.

We had a lovely short break at the end of February. The cottage is an amazing property, so full of character and the surroundings aren’t half bad either!
We managed to sufficiently wear our dog Rio out with a couple of long walks.
With the stove burning away in the evening the cottage was cosy and very well stocked with all that is needed for a long weekend stay.
We will hope to be back again perhaps for longer next time!

We booked a short stay at the end of February.
We were looking for a quiet and cosy retreat and we certainly weren’t disappointed.
Laundry Cottage is small but perfectly formed and is oozing character.
We were fortunate with the weather but the stove was able to warm the room most adequately.
The house was perfect for a couple + dog but would be suitable for a small family i’m sure.
The driveway leading up to Cors Y Gedol is quite long, so unless you are keen to walk, most journeys out will involve the car. However, there are some lovely walks to be taken around the area.
The welcome basket with cup cakes, tea and coffee was also a nice touch.
We will hopefully return for a longer stay!

Enjoyed the wine, found out that coop crisps are really good, snowdrops in abundance and the weather was surprisingly good. A pleasant stay, thank you.

We had a magical Valentine’s break in this beautiful cottage located in the grounds of the old Manor. Cosy, thoughtful welcome pack left for weary travellers and ideally located. Totally relaxing. Stunning snowdrops in bloom when we were there. Loved it. Hope to return soon.

What a lovely cottage. Compact and
cosy. So relaxing! Walked to the post office and back
on Saturday morning then walked to the train station and back in the afternoon. Legs
still aching but had a fantastic time!

We have to got back from a lovely four night stay at the Laundry cottage.
Great little cottage everything we needed and more including a lovely welcome pack left by the owners was very much appreciated. My husband sat down and ate the biscuits the first night 🙂
We loved the location and we enjoyed watching the local friendly horses, who were there to greet us each morning.
We would definatly like to come back again.

We stayed at the cottage in November, it was just picture-perfect, snow on the ground and no-one around except the friendly horse! so romantic and such a lovely hide-away for stressed out townies!
The cottage itself was fantasic for a couple and had everything that was needed, including a wonderful welcome pack which included lovely homemade mince pies!
Loved it so much, want to go back next winter.

We stayed at this charming and very comfortable cottage from 22- 26 November 2010. It reminded us of a house in a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, the staircase and beams in the main bedroom are great! We enjoyed sitting by the large fireplace and appreciated the cake and wine that were left for us by our helpful hosts. The linen, decor and kitchenware were all of good quality. There were also good books and DVD’s on offer.

The cottage is just 2 miles from the beach, 2 miles from a shop, walking distance to the pub and located by some woodland that we also walked through. We really enjoyed our days out to Snowdon and Harlech Castle. We can highly recommend this cottage and felt very at home there.