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Impressive Property At The Foot Of The Rhinog Mountains | Rheithordy

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Dog FriendlyNear PubReal Fire
Porthmadog
 
 

You’ll find this impressive property at the foot of the Rhinog mountains near Dolgellau and Portmeirion. In walking distance of the pub and Llyn Trawsfynydd, it has five beautiful bedrooms and sleeps up to nine guests.

A traditional slate-and-stone house dating from the 19th century, Rheithordy was built as the rectory for the village church. Recently restored, but retaining a wealth of original features, it is elegantly handsome and stylish.

We love the original fireplaces and sash windows, and the gorgeous Minton tiles and Aga in the kitchen. This is a great property for a large group, with plenty of space for extended family and friends - ideal if you’re looking for a place where you can bring grandparents along too. Including a fun games room with a table football and table-tennis in a separate outbuilding.

All the rooms are bright, well proportioned, and have lovely high ceilings. Sheep graze the fields beyond the garden, and there are uninterrupted views across Llyn Trawsfynydd to the mountains beyond. The landscapes in this part of the world are nothing short of sublime - it’s no surprise that Trawsfynydd was used as the location for Camelot in the 1990s film First Knight, starring Sean Connery and Richard Gere.

Shallow steps lead from the gravelled drive to a porticoed front door. From there, you’re into the hallway, which comes with oak floorboards and ample coat and boot storage. There are two sitting rooms downstairs, with plenty of scope for getting cosy with real fires, winged armchairs and deep leather sofas. You’ll find a handy downstairs loo, too.

The larger of the sitting rooms has double patio doors which open out onto a large, raised veranda. This is an idyllic spot any time of day, but especially in the evening. Westerly facing to the mountain ridge beyond, there can’t be many better places in the world to watch the sun slip slowly into the night.

The kitchen diner is a large, bright space with those beautiful Minton tiles, and the toasty Aga which sits in a large inglenook fireplace. There is a large fridge freezer, Belfast sink, and it is well equipped with everything you might need. The large oak dining table easily seats up to ten guests.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, with one en suite kingsize, two further kingsize, a twin and a single. As you’ll see from the photographs, these are all bright, beautiful, and stylishly presented. The main family bathroom comes with roll top bath and gorgeous mountain views, as well as a large walk in shower.

Outside this impressive property at the foot of the Rhinog mountains you’ll find a large enclosed lawned garden and separate out building with games room. The property is dog-friendly, and just a short walk to all the amenities of the village beyond, including the Cross Foxes pub which offers a hearty menu to eat in or takeaway.

 
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Facilities


Cottage Type
Dog Friendly
Near Pub
Real Fire
Games Room
Essentials
Linen
Towels
Cot (cot-linen not provided)
WiFi
High Chair
Central Heating
First Aid kit
Fire extinguisher or blanket
Inside
2 Pets
Hob
Cooker
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer (not icebox)
Dishwasher
Washing Machine
Tumble Dryer
Iron and ironing board
Smart TV
Mobile phone reception
Outside
Enclosed garden
Off street parking
BBQ
Bike Storage
Additional Information
Views of Lake Trawsfynydd and surroundings mountains.
Balcony off lounge for 180° views.
Three gardens all of which are enclosed.
Separate out building with games room.
 

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Location

 

The rural village of Trawsfynydd sits in the foothills of the Rhinog mountains, which are considered to be the wildest and most remote mountains in Wales. It is surrounded by sheep-grazed moorland, sweeping mountain vistas, and ancient coniferous woodlands including the Celtic rainforest of Coed Felenrhyd. It is a straight-up stunning part of the world, and a great escape for a restorative Welsh holiday.

There are some really beautiful walking routes straight out of the front door, from very pleasant circular strolls around Llyn Trawsfynydd (the lake is the third largest lake in Wales at around 5 miles long), to more robust walking routes up into the Rhinog mountains. With canoeing, kayaking, trout fishing, and a new cycle route around the lake, the cottage is perfectly placed for an active family getaway.

Trawsfynydd is within a very easy drive of some of Eryri (Snowdonia)’s most beautiful towns and villages, including Harlech, Dolgellau, Barmouth, Porthmadog, and Portmeirion. The coast - there are beautiful beaches at Harlech, Criccieth and Dyffryn Ardudwy - is a very pleasant 15 mile drive away.

Dolgellau, 13 miles south, is where you'll find the famous Precipice Walk and Cader Idris.

Just 4 miles away is Coed Y Brenin mountain biking centre, where you can bring your own bike or hire one from the Beics Brenin visitor centre. There are eight trails ranging from blue to black, so something for the whole family. There are also excellent running and walking trails through the woods.

Harlech, which is a beautiful 30 minute drive, is home to a clifftop UNESCO World Heritage Site medieval castle, and one of the best links golf courses in the UK at Royal St David’s. Its hills and winding lanes provide plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, and some great places for a decent lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. If medieval castles are your thing, head a little further north to Criccieth and Caernarfon to see more of the great fortresses of Wales.

There’s easy access to many of Eryri (Snowdonia)’s most popular attractions and destinations from this impressive property at the foot of the Rhinog mountains. They include Zip World, Bounce Below and the Llechwedd Deep Mine experience and Ffestiniog steam railway at Blaenau Ffestiniog. The enchanting village of Portmeirion, with its Italianate follies, interesting shops, famous chinaware, cafés and beautiful gardens, is a 20 minute drive.

If you prefer to keep things lo-fi on your hols, you’re in great walking country. The Rhinog mountains offer some of the most spectacular landscapes in the UK with all-shades-of-satisfying routes and no shortage of spectacular spots for a picnic. And there are some interesting echoes from the past to be explored too, including the ruins of a Roman hillfort at nearby Tomen y Mur. Take a look at our blog for some Rhinog walking inspiration.

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Guest Reviews

 
Natasha
 
December 2025
 

Wonderful views of the mountains. Great area with many local attractions. Zip World is always a hit with our family.

This house could be “impressive” but is currently quite tired in parts and in need of some TLC which it deserves. The Aga, which had been playing up for a long time it seems, finally died whilst we were at the house for the New Year.

Nathan
 
19–21 Sept 2025
 

House and grounds are lovely, and totally enclosed if you bring a dog. The views were stunning, close to the lake if you fancy a walk around and the local shop is about a 30 second walk. perfect place 👌

Barbara
 
September 2025
 

Our family had a wonderful week at the Old Rectory. The house is an absolute gem – really spacious and comfortable. We’ll definitely return!

There is so much to do in the area, we didn’t get to do it all.
Fantastic walks around – I recommend the loop around Trawsfynydd lake, stopping for a great breakfast at the Canolfan Prysor Centre. Also the stunning rainforests nearby, we loved the walk in Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve.
Zip World is a great attraction – we did the deep mine tour (nothing too adventurous) and we loved it, it’s a great way to experience the history of the area.

September was the perfect time – we walked in the day and cozied-up in the evening. The Rectory had everything we needed to cook and relax. Wifi was great throughout the house and our young adults were very happy.

Mark and his housekeeper are great hosts – totally responsive and really helpful when we needed it!

Jayne
 
22nd August -29th August, 2025
 

Absolutely magical place. Eight of us were so very fortunate to stay, 6 adults, 2 14year olds and 2 dogs. We all loved it, the decor, the space, such tasteful furniture and of course the views which were just stunning. We especially loved the kitchen with its massive country table for meals, the dogs (both elderly) were so happy to lie on their beds under the table after having a plod around the gardens, so dog friendly and safe. The games room was very much made use of.Also the big grassed area for cricket or football. You will find so many different lost balls in those bushes. We could go on and on about this place, its wonderful. Mark was on hand for any issues we had (mainly the aga) but it did mean we got to meet his lovely handy man he was so an asset so friendly and helpful. It is near the Mach Loop run so occasionally we saw some wonderful planes go over which the lads loved. There is a lovely little shop nearby (so friendly) and also a pub, The Cross Foxes we ate there one evening everyone had lovely grub and would recommend. Thanks for the lovely welcome pack Mark and for letting us stay. As you can probably gather we would all love to return.

Susila
 
 

Can I just say what an amazing holiday we had at The Old Rectory, Trawsfynydd! The house was beautiful, the gardens and views 

The house was packed with absolutely everything you would need, unfortunately the Aga definitely isn’t up to heat! Which was fine (and did the most amazing slow cooked chicken and pot roast lamb) but the addition of a “normal” cooker alongside the electric hob would be a fantastic investment. We ran into issues on departure day as our car had been written off in an rtc and contacted the owner directly who was absolutely ace and very understanding of our situation. Top marks for Mark! All that said we’d absolutely love to book this or similar accommodation next year, minimum of five bedrooms for a party of six, any recommendations then please hit us up! Rural but a walk to shop/pub is ideal. Thanks again for a lovely holiday 

Catherine
 
 

What a wonderful place! I’d been looking for a special location for a family weekend away to celebrate my 60th birthday and The Old Rectory was definitely that place. The views were incredible, the house was so stylish, beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen had ample pots, pans, crockery etc. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you so much.

Amy
 
 

The house is absolutely beautiful, and wonderfully spacious. It’s huge but also really cosy. The garden is huge and was great for our dogs as it was totally enclosed. Hosts left us some wine and some Welsh treats as well, which was lovely. The only two things I would say is that we found the Aga really hard to use – there is also an electric hob which is great, but we had a few problems with oven cooking. The en-suite shower is also quite small, and the door is hard to close, but other than that it was perfect. Loads of towels, a plethora of kitchen utensils, glasses and crockery, and there was salt and pepper, oil etc which is always really useful. Village is fine, good as a base for getting to Harlech, Snowdon etc, and has a shop, and a pub (which was fine, basic pub food) but there are definitely prettier villages in the area.

Martina
 
 

Had a fantastic time visiting with a group of friends. Cottage was very comfortable and well-equipped. The view was amazing! There’s lots to do within a half hour drive.

Paula B
 
 

The house was perfect for family weekend away to celebrate 60th birthday, we are a family of 4 couples and 2 dogs and there was plenty of room. We especially liked the big kitchen and dining table and the outdoor balcony with beautiful views. The house has lots of charm and in good location for walks and pub nearby. We made use of the games room too. The garden was great for the dogs but do make sure you close the gate properly as once we had a couple of stray sheep visit! We would definitely consider visiting again.

Marc
 
 

Lovely house with picturesque views from the balcony. Had everything we needed, with a local shop and pub. Would certainly look to stay again.

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