Self catering cottage near Bala | Talybont

This was our third time at Tal y Bont and it just gets better everytime, feels like our second home.
As always Geraint is so friendly and helpful. He has done such a fabulous job.
The booking process and any correspondence with Dioni was also spot on as always.
The cottage is in a great spot for exploring this area of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.
Can’t wait to return

This cottage is outstanding..The setting is perfect surrounded by hill and countryside views. The cottage itself is extremely well equipped and spacious, spotlessly clean and tidy.
The host was really helpful and welcoming but not intrusive (as some host can be). He reassured us that if needed he would come to help us with anything.
We would love to go back..
Can not rate it high enough..

We had an amazing Christmas at the cottage. Lounging in the hot tub before making the Christmas dinner is something never to forget. Cottage was beautiful, well equipped the beds were really comfortable and very clean, Geraint was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Our two dogs loved running around the garden. The countryside is beautiful, waking up to the cows peeping over the wall was so nice. We would highly recommend this cottage, hopefully we will return one day. Geraint you should be very proud of your achievements.

Lovely house, very clean, quite a quirky layout, excellent large kitchen/dining area, great for getting together. Beds are very comfy and bedding cosy too. Garden is large and secure for our two border collies who just loved running around chasing their toys. Views from house and garden are wonderful, loved the cows peeping over the fence I every morning.
As a previous reviewer mentioned a few more glasses are needed. We had to buy a couple of wine glasses, small tumblers for morning fruit juice/evening whisky would also be a good addition.
Worth checking with owner before your arrival regarding logs, sticks and firefighters if you want a fire on arrival. When lit the fire warmed the snug and lounge nicely. We did phone Geraint, who brought some around the next day FOC, along with a nice bottle of wine and was very helpful. Property details a little silent on log supplies.

Fantastic cottage, had everything we needed. Great location. Top notch facilities and very helpful host. Wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting. Very well furnished and equipped. The dogs really enjoyed the garden and the granddaughter loved the hot tub.
The owner, Geraint, was extremely helpful and welcoming.
Don’t want to wax lyrical too much or we’ll never get chance to book in again but we highly recommend Tal-y-bont.

We had a fantastic week at Talybont, the property has been restored and maintained to a very high standard and the location is both quiet but convenient and has fabulous views. We enjoyed walks in the mountains and on the beaches and were blessed with wall to wall sunshine in mid-April which was an added bonus. Geriant the owner was very helpful but not intrusive. I will bring my fishing rods next time!

Beautiful setting for a holiday and a lovely house with huge (secure!) garden. The wood-fired hot tub was an interesting ‘extra’ that we hadn’t picked up when booking…….. it DID rather churn through the logs, but on one evening we spotted no less than 10 shooting stars whilst just lazing in the warm water in the dark! (It can’t be far off a ‘dark sky’ area.) One or two things we ‘missed’ in the kitchen – a bread knife, for example; maybe a few extra glasses – and a couple of dishcloths would have been good. We cooked our meals every day, so possibly ‘noticed’ this more than might have been the case if we’d eaten out. The fridge was awesome (ice and chilled water dispensed and a little ‘door’ in the door (!) to access the milk without having to open the proper fridge door!) Multiple doors/locks/keys around the place helped our party to be able to go out separately and not worry about who got home first; the only thing I WOULD say is that several doors and/or locks are quite stiff/tricky to open/close – I guess that’s what happens when UPVC doors are installed in an old, ‘heavy’ stone-built cottage though (and with settlement, there has clearly been some ‘shift’ in the frames.) Wifi was a little temperamental, however in the middle of nowhere – I think that is to be expected; a few reboots of the router kept things going and allowed us to ‘Google’ our plans and routes for the following day. We didn’t find any kind of ‘instructions’ in the house for things like recycling or appliance use – most things can be ‘worked out’ but we still don’t know whether all the stuff that we separated out from our ‘rubbish’ can actually be recycled in this part of the country. We had a lovely week staying here and travelled extensively to visit loads of places in North Wales (including Barmouth, Anglessey (beaches to DIE for with a dog – visit Niwbwrch/Newborough if you can!), Llangollen, Snowdon and so many more. All in all, a great base for a sightseeing holiday in a beautiful part of the UK.

We had a brilliant week at the amazing Talybont. Geraint was so welcoming and helpful, and the house was absolutely beautiful. I can’t think of any holiday where we’ve felt so relaxed and slept so well (super comfy beds) Its ideally situated for lots of lovely places to visit. You know you’re having a great time when you’re checking diaries and availability for a repeat visit! Truly a 5* place.

Really lovely cottage and so much to do in the area. The cottage was very well equipped and beautifully clean and a great place to relax. Sammie our dog loved the garden and that most places around welcomed dogs. Great pub serving fantastic food in the village

We had a lovely family holiday here in June 2019. It’s really well positioned for Southern Snowdonia and we even climbed Calder Idris. Really spacious house, clean and well furnished and well looked after. Would highly recommend it.

Beautiful cottage in equally beautiful countryside. The dogs loved the freedom of the extensive gardens as did we!
Loads of walking and relaxing in Snowdonia and we were blessed with gorgeous weather.
Very friendly welcome from the owner and thank you for the wine!
Would love to return one day, thank you.

We stayed in the cottage from 14th July to 21st July 2018. I’m so glad we stayed there as it was in an ideal location for reaching all the local touristy things that we wanted to do. The accommodation was second to none and Geraint should be proud of what he has achieved with this place. We tried to make friends with our neighbours (the sheep in the next field) but they didn’t want to know! I will miss this place but I’m sure we will book to come again sometime in the next few years.

Tal y Bont exceeded our expectations. It is truly a first class property. It has been very lovingly restored, and all furnishings are top quality. The kitchen alone is beautiful, with a new AGA oven. All bedrooms have an en suite bathroom, and there is also a handy small bathroom on the main floor. Everything was very clean and well taken care of. The property is very peaceful, having a running brook nearby, and surrounded by fields of sheep. A very charming and enchanting place.

I enjoyed being able to walk in to the local town, where there is a wonderful pub (The Eagles Inn), which also serves as a corner shop where you can purchase newspapers, cheese, stamps, etc…

I would highly recommend Tal y Bont, and this corner of Wales is lovely.

This was our second visit at Talybont and like the first it did not dissapoint.We had the most wonderful week.The property literally has everything you need,i love how two of the bedrooms are on different leveld and at opposite ends as we went with our son and his girlfriend we felt like we had our own space.The cottage is so relaxing and peaceful,the beds are so comfy,the snug area is lovely and the washer and dryer is a big bonus also.We love the river that runs under the bridge on the driveway,our boys love just throwing pebbles in,and our dog loves a paddle in it.It really is a wonderful place which we fell in love with on our first visit and like weve said to Geraint many times if we come into any money we would love to buy it off him,although i dont think he would want it to go as he loves it just as much.Speaking of the owner he is a lovely man,he is so friendly,polite and helpful we had a problem with no water on our last night.We rung Geraint who said he would look into it and let us know and true to his word he did,but he didnt ring us he made a special trip within half an hourish to tell us there was a burst water main down the road.
Would reccomend this property to everyone as would i Dioni as the booking process is easy,everthings explained cleary and if you ever need to email them a query they respond with an answer quickly.

So enjoyed our week staying in Talybont.Couldn’t ask for any better, a beautiful cottage in the middle of mountains.Truly magical!!
Will return one day.

Another wonderful stay at Talybont. First found this property back in 2015 and loved it back then – all of my party say they’d love to live here permanently.

Great base for walking and other activities and has all the amenities and comfort you’ll ever need to enjoy meals and relaxing in the evenings.

Geraint is a great host, a great laugh and a really likeable guy.

We have just returned from a wonderful two weeks at Tal y Bont. We had one of the most relaxing holidays we have ever had in this beautiful place. The owner Geraint is friendly and helpful.
Tal y Bont is in a lovely situation with beautiful views over the countryside. It was a real treat to wake up with snow on the mountains on the last few mornings of our stay. It has everything you could want from a home away from home.
Ideally placed for trips further into wales or out towards Chester.
We hope to stay again soon!

Without question the best cottage we have ever stayed in. Geraint is a fantastic host and I’m pleased to say we are coming again next year. Thanks again !

Fantastic holiday cottage, not even the welsh weather could ruin it. Cottage extremely cosy and lots of space for 6 people. Beautiful, fully equipped kitchen all mod cons. All bedrooms have en suites. Only one double bed, but at least it can cater for family with 4 children. Went on the zip wire which was fab and would of done white water rafting if weather better. Next time we will do it all.

Fantastic place to stay! Everything was there plus more. So comfortable,warm and relaxing, our stay was perfect. Thankyou

Mark,karen,pat, and poppy,24/6/17 to 1/7/17.
We had a great week at the Talybont,we can’t fault anything about the cottage we just had a peaceful relaxing time there,we hope to visit here again,thanks.

stayed at tal-y-bont march 2017 for two birthdays and an anniversary,very cosy and spacious,left all three couples
with a wish to re book this lovely cottage and visit the area again many thanks from us all

Lovely house lovely owners had a fab relaxing few days will be back in future p.s thanks for wine x

Fantastic place.

We were only there for two nights so it would be wonderful for a week or more. Excellent location and the cottage is to a very high standard with everything that you could possibly need.

Our spaniel and Golden Retriever had a great time.

Can’t recommend enough and would love to visit again.

A superb holiday cottage, very welcoming with excellent facilities throughout. Very quiet countryside location with excellent access to major roads. Recommend The Eagles and Bala Spice for local eating. Great visit to Cadair Idris and also enjoyed Llyn Tegid and Bala town itself. Highly recommended.

Holiday was fantastic cottage was stunning lovely views peacefull never seen anyone apart from the owner very nice gentleman will be back next year our 5th time

We enjoyed a fabulous week at Tal y Bont cottage. The house is very spacious and we all felt a little lost inside just 2 adults and 2 children. We loved the quality inside and the peace and tranquillity outside. The views are stunning and the sound of the river adds to it. We enjoyed a game of boules on the lawn and throwing stones in the river. Nice drive to nearby Barmouth beautiful place with beautiful beach. Would highly recommend this property and would definitely return in the future.

This is great cottage with everything provided to make your stay comfortable. This cottage is so well equipped with TV’s, hi-fi, wi-fi etc and everything else you need. The cottage was spotlessly clean and Geraint always pays a visit to see if everything is OK. The surroundings are stunning with great access to many attractions. We very much hope to return as there are lots of things for teenage kids to do. This would be a luxury stay if biking at Coed y Brenin.

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful setting.We,ve had a great week visiting old & new haunts – helped by some lovely weather.
Warmly welcomed by Geraint when we arrived early – he didn,t mention that he,d left a bottle of wine – but we soon found it – thanks.
Nothing too much trouble – he even sent his mum along to guide us !

We have just got home after having a week at this cottage and we have had a fantastic time,the cottage was recommended to us by my mom and dad who regularly stay at this cottage, the cottage was clean and welcoming and the grounds were well kept the boys have enjoyed playing in the garden We apologise if any nerf gun bullets are found they enjoyed running around shooting each other.
The owner was friendly and helpful and thanks for the wine ;).
We had great weather and would love to return.

Just come home after nearly 4 weeks in Tal-y-bont, it was a wonderful time in a beautiful place, the cottage lives up to all expectations and the pictures don’t even do it proper justice.
Geraint is a gracious and friendly host who’s always available for assistance, we couldn’t find any points to criticize, really.

Peaceful, relaxing with plenty of space both in and outside and if you want to book for Christmas and the New Year, well, you’re out of luck since we’ve already got that booked!

Wow!
Just returned from a 3 night stay at tal y bont, we didn’t want to leave.
The house is finished to such an immaculate condition I could not fault one thing about it.
Our stay was lovely from start to finish, the picturesque back drop to the property is fabulous and geriant has done an outstanding job with the cottage.
It’s so quiet and peaceful with your very own stream running at the bottom of it, there are plenty of walks from the cottage and Bala is only 5 mins down the road.
Can’t wait to return in the future.
Thank you so much for such a lovely stay!

A fantastic place to stay, beautiful house, very warm and cosy and the outside space is phenomenal. Peaceful sleep anytime of the day as you can hear a pin drop. A river running right next to the property. The gentle flow of gushing water only evident when you open a window or a door.
The kitchen is well equipped, excellent cooker and heaps of space to move around in. I recommend this property very highly to everyone especially if you are looking for a peaceful, restful and relaxed holiday.
Will definitely go there again.

We had a wonderful time at this fantastic cottage the welcome was lovely I cannot recommend it highly enough looking forward to returning was sad to leave

Beautifully appointed cottage in a lovely, secluded spot, not far from the town of Bala. The home was spacious with all 3 bedrooms having ensuite bathrooms. The kitchen/diner was lovely and well equipped although the microwave was a nightmare to work out!
The bathrooms need to have hooks as there was nowhere to hang the towels, other than this we could not fault the accommodation.
Would love to return some time.

The cottage was superb and was massive with seating areas on the front and back of the property.At 65 i have rented many cottages but this was probably the highest quality of them all. My son and partner didnt want to leave the 3d tv.
The surrounding area was impressive with several walks nearby with barmouth,snowden within easy driving distance on good roads.

Bala town has everything we needed during our stay with supermarket ,pubs,takeaways,fuel etc.

Geraint came on the first evening and was very friendly and helpful. Will return and Thanks for the wine!!

We spent the first week of August in Bala. The cottage is amazing. It’s very spacious, set in beautiful surroundings and it’s got everything you need and more.

Geraint called in on our arrival to welcome us and it was great to get some local tips before we set off on our day trips.

Unfortunately the weather wasn’t all that good for the first few days but it didn’t stop us from visiting the local attractions and walking up Snowden. All in all, we had a great and relaxing time which went very quickly. If you want a break away from it all and to stay in a beautiful cottage, this is the place for you!

WHAT A FIND!!!!
Superb cottage. We were travelling as 2 families – 4 adults and 2 children – 16 year old boys…. Who thought the 3D TV was awesome. We had an absolutely wonderful week. We did a lot of touring and went as far up as Angelsey and along the coast. A trip to Electric Mountain and Conwy Castle are a must. The boys thoroughly enjoyed both attractions.
The cottage is beautiful. Very well thought out and all mod cons. Home from home. We will definitely visit again. Truly wonderful holiday. Many many thanks.

A beautiful cottage in an absolutely stunning location. We had Australian friends with us and they were really taken with the house and surroundings. We only had sheep for neighbours! Geraint, the owner couldn’t have been more helpful and answered any questions we had. It was really interesting to know how he had gone about renovating this cottage from almost nothing. Plenty to do in the area and would definitely like to come back to the same house to explore further.

Second year at this wonderful place and it still has the magic. Great walking from the front door or good road system to go further afield as we did. Geraint turned up to say hello and make sure all was well. Our dog loves the place (especially the river!) and we feel relaxed knowing he’s safe in the garden. This is one place you could keep coming back to and, we probably will. If you want a lovely meal with a wonderful view of Cader Idris try Bwyty Mawddach Restaurant.

FAbulous

We have just come home from a week at Talybont and wish we were still there! The cottage was perfect for the six of us, all the rooms are lovely and it was great to have an en suite bath/shower room for each bedroom. It was a pleasure to cook and eat in the lovely kitchen and the sitting rooms are comfortable and beautiful. The setting of the cottage is lovely, with the mountains all around and the river close by. After dark, the starry sky was a wonder to behold. Thank you for your warm welcome, Geraint. We walked to the Eagles in the village, where the staff were really welcoming and the food and drink were great. We would have liked to spend more time there but the week just flew by! We enjoyed our local walks and driving up into the beautiful mountains. Bala is a nice town and the well stocked co-op had everything we needed. Everywhere we went, the people in the shops, pubs, cafes were welcoming and friendly. We are looking forward to coming back to Talybont!

Superb place to stay and I would recommend Talybont to anyone.

Isolated, but close enough to drive to Bala for groceries; private so you aren’t worried about making a little noise or letting the dogs or kids have a wander around the nicely enclosed garden and outdoor area and the setting is picturesque.

Inside, the attention to detail is stunning and the decorations are tastefully done, keeping to the rustic theme that suits the setting of the house and location but with high quality furniture and fittings.

Geraint was incredibly welcoming when he popped in on our first evening to make sure we had everything and we look forward to coming back again.

This was an amazing place to stay and immaculate, very well presented with a high finish throughout. We had children with us and the whole place was geared up for this with a big sitting room and kitchen and all the beautiful outdoor lawn and surrounding area was fenced off. The beds and linen were great and the heating was excellent. We will definitely be coming back here.

The cottage was beautiful, clean and just overall really special. There was a christmas tree up and waiting for us which made our holiday! We had an amazing time in this warm and comforting place.

Thank you!!!

Our stay at Talybont was absolutely wonderful! We could not have wished for a more luxurious and perfectly located cottage, and we were blessed with some good weather too! The attention to detail that Geraint had put into renovating this property is outstanding – a great base to explore North Wales from with all the comforts of home and so much more! We will definitley be back! The staff at Dioni were also extremely helpful – thank you!

The cottage did not disappoint it was as good as all the guest comments promised.
We had a lovely week walking in the surrounding countryside, and will not hesitate to return sometime in the future.

This is an amazingly high standard cottage to stay in, with the lovely spacious dining area and kitchen, comfy recliners in the sitting room, and en-suites in all of the spacious bedrooms (which make for much easier and quicker departures-no bathroom queues!!) The bottle of wine on arrival was also much appreciated!
The views are amazing and with only the sheep as neighbours it is so peaceful, yet still so easily accessible from the road.
There is so much to visit nearby-Bala lake, Coed-y-Brenin for walks and bikes,and Zip World is quite an experience! Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall at Tan-y-pistyll is well worth a look and there is a challenging walk around the valley by the falls allowing spectacular views. Barmouth beach is fabulous for walking or beaching, the Mawddach estuary is beautiful and the Mawddach trail gives amazing views. Cader Idris is also well worth the climb!
The Eagles Inn nearby serves good food (be hungry!)

A great place to stay in so many ways, we definately hope to be back!!!

This is the best ‘dog friendly’ cottage we have stayed in. On arrival it was all it promised to be and measured up to the wonderful video on your site. Geraint turned up to welcome us and we felt nothing would be too much trouble if we required anything. Bottle of wine on the dining table a very nice gesture. The comfort of the furnishings was superb and the views from the cottage stunning.
It is in a great location for walking/climbing or just ‘chilling out’. Look out for the kingfisher and dipper down by the bridge over the river.
We went on the ZIPWIRE in Bethesda and I can say it was well worth the visit (and ride!)
If you want good food Y Meirionnydd in Dolgellau is worth a visit or lunch at The Rhug Estate Farm shop on the A5 to Llangollen.
We hope to return again very soon.

The cottage is amazing – from the minute we arrived it felt like home. The quality is amazing (we’ve stayed in lots of properties in the UK, and this has reset the bar). Top notch appliances, great bathrooms, recliner sofas, oak furniture, comfy beds – what more could you ask for?

The location is great – lots of days out and in easy reach. The background noise of sheep and birds (not forgetting the RAF Fighters) is wonderful. It’s so green, and the views are great, a full 360 degree view.

The cottage is a credit to the hardwork put in by Geraint, and I would recommend it to anyone. We are already planning a return trip for 2015.

We’ll be using dioni again.

Have used cottage holidays for many years now and stayed in some beautiful ones but Talybont has surpassed them all in luxury and on a par with location to any cottage I have stayed in before .The people in bala and surrounding area were all very helpful and welcoming Find the Welsh people very friendly so between the people and the great cottage I would recommend anyone looking to vacation in this area not to look any further than Talybont you won’t be disappointed

We have used Dioni before so we knew the standard of the cottage would be high.
We stayed here for a weekend in May, the weather wasnt too good but the cottage made up for it. From the drive over the bridge to walking in the front door and finding a bottle of wine waiting for us on the table we knew we were in for a great stay, the open plan kitchen was stunning, the en-suite bedrooms with smart tv we all found lovely and to very high standards. We woluld definately reccomend this cottage and we will definately be back in the near future.

We had a lovely stay over May Bank Holiday weekend. The cottage had everything we could ever have needed and the location was perfect for climbing Snowdon (1hr away) and visiting Barmouth (30 mins away). The views are spectacular and the local pub (Eagles Inn) serves amazing food.

Hoping to return again soon!

A lovely cottage very spacious, clean and comfortable. We had a lovely sunny week so we could sit out in the garden and look at the spectacular views. Very relaxing and peaceful, highly recommended.

Mum and Dad loved it too. Hope to return again.

We have had a fabulous week at Talybont. We have two teenagers who also loved this cottage more than any other we have stayed in. This is praise indeed! They loved that it has WIFI, TVs in the bedrooms (not allowed at home so a real holiday treat). The lounge is more like a cinema room in the evening with the low ceiling and reclining chairs. It was not hard to get them to come out walking in the spectacular countryside surrounding us as they knew they could really relax when they got back. We loved the location, the furious river (we stayed during the storms) and just listening to it all going on around us knowing we were toasty warm and cosy. The cottage has everything anyone could need. We didn’t want to leave but promised ourselves we would return again soon.

We stayed here in May 2013 myself,partner two children and nana and grandad and what a fantastic time we had,we could not fault the property at all we completely fell in love with it and the surroundings.we loved the river running through the bottom of the driveway many an hour was Sat here just listening and taking our surrounding in.we especially loved the snug with the log burner,we still talk about winning the lotto and coming to talybont and buying this property off the owner( we can dream ).would definitely be returning in the future no question about that.

We stayed at Tal y Bont for a week over Christmas, it was fantastic (21-18 December 2013)

The house is very spacious more so than you think, and everything has been finished to a very high specification. All white goods / TV’s etc are of a very high standard. It is a beautiful house and a credit to the owner Geraint, who introduced himself and it was reassuring to know that we could call on him if necessary. It was lovely to have the personal touch as he left us crackers, wine and had decorated the house for Christmas complete with tree etc. Thank you.

Bala has a good co-op store quite large and can provide you with almost everything you need. The scenery around the house is beautiful despite the weather we could appreciate it.

We would all thoroughly recommend Tal y Bont and hope to come back again in 2014.

A fantastic cottage in a gorgeous part of the world.

Talybont has everything you need for a great break with a secure garden for the dog, storage for bikes, plenty of parking and is furnished to a high standard meaning it’s in problem relaxing in an evening after an energetic day.

For any mountain bikers, Coed-y-Brenin (about 30 minutes drive away) is fabulous and also caters for those wanting to use two (or four) legs instead of two wheels.

We would recommend Talybont to anyone looking for a cottage in the area and hope to be back soon.

A fantastic cottage in a gorgeous part of the world.

Talybont has everything you need for a great break with a secure garden for the dog, storage for bikes, plenty of parking and is furnished to a high standard meaning it’s in problem relaxing in an evening after an energetic day.

For any mountain bikers, Coed-y-Brenin (about 30 minutes drive away) is fabulous and also caters for those wanting to use two (or four) legs instead of two wheels.

We would recommend Talybont to anyone looking for a cottage in the area and hope to be back soon.

We enjoyed a lovely week staying at Taly Bont. The cottage is spectacular, a credit to Geraint’s labour of love in restoring it, along with it’s views. Friends joined us for the first weekend, so 6 of us enjoyed the spaciousness, the recliners, American style fridge, electric Aga and the three bedrooms all with ensuite facilities. We loved having our ‘own’ driveway, bridges, gates and river – look out for the dipper by the cascading water. The cottage has plenty of parking space and outside space if you stay with childen and/or dogs which is all securely fenced in.

We spent a sunny week walking straight out from the cottage, all so quiet and peaceful and with amazing views everywhere you looked. All walks are well waymarked (99%) of the time. Do take the steam train from Llanuwchllyn to Bala, the railway cafe is very good for refreshments. We also used the train to jump and on off when walking. The Llangower penisula on Lake Bala is a lovely place to picnic and to take in views of Lake Bala and the mountains from, though car parking charges now apply. There are maps and leaflets at the cottage for ideas if stuck what to do or where to go. We really appreciated the peace and quiet of the cottage’s location with only sheep for neighbours. Star gazing was amazing as there’s no light pollution there.

Llanuwchllyn, which is walking distance from the cottage, doesn’t have any shops but the Co-op in Bala is a handy place for provisions as are the butchers and bakers too. The Eagles Pub is friendly place to visit in LLanuwchllyn.

Many thanks to Geraint, lovely friendy chap whom I’m convinced never sleeps as he’s always so busy!, for all his help and advice. We loved the cottage and that particular part of Wales, so do hope to return there soon.

This cottage is special. Spacious,clean and comfortable. Our party of three couples , (average age about 70) spent a happy week here. We didn’t eat out in the evenings as the delights of cooking on the electric Aga made life easy and the local food shops are really good. We mainly used the very good Co op in Bala and an excellent butcher in Dolgellau. The large fridge freezer enabled us to keep shopping to a minimum.

We had some excellent walks and a trip on the railway. Our cocker spaniel settled in quickly and was totally safe wandering around the secure garden. There were pubs around that welcomed dogs .

This was an area of Wales we usually only pass through on our way to Snowdonia but we were really pleased with what we found here. There are plenty of good walks and is not as busy as further north . The views amazing especially on the Mwddach estuary

We intend to returning the not too distant future

We loved this cottage! Comfortable and stylish, with everything you needed to make your holiday enjoyable. The recliner sofas, Smart TVs and ice maker on the fridge were great hits with the younger member of the family! The safe enclosed garden was ideal for kids and dogs alike to play in.

Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Talybont.

Hi.

We had a lovely time staying at Talybont, it really is a beautiful place and a credit to Geriant’s construction and interior design skills.

Like all things though it can be improved and when the cottage is this good prospective resident’s may think that our comments along those of previous holiday makers are just nitpicking, on the contrary, a few little things will make this property unbelievable.

I have to say that a cottage information booklet is essential and I know that Geraint is working on it at the moment, simple things like the operation of the cooker, microwave, wi-fi connection etc. would have meant that we wouldn’t have needed to revert to trial and error. Basic stuff like doctors, hospital, emergency numbers etc. should all be provided, along with a visitors book we can all write in, not all of us are computer savvy.

Anyway, book this cottage, you will not be disappointed.

Have a lovely holiday.

We stayed at Talybont last week, 6 adults and 3 infants. There was plenty of space for everyone and the pictures on the site are accurate – it really is that lovely and the standard of finish on the property and it’s interiors is to a very high standard. Geriant arranged to meet us shortly after our arrival to answer any queries and welcome us which was nice.

A tip for anyone planning to visit – as a big group with children, meeting from various locations across UK and Ireland we found it easiest to make a food order on-line from Asda to be delivered to the property. This arrived fine and meant we were set up for a little bit until we had found our bearings. We were then able to get additional items from the Co-op in Bala. The Co-op is a good size and there is usually parking to be found easily on the street at the front of the store.

The cottage has no neighbours and the garden spaces are fully fenced so any children can play safely too. There is a small river near the property to be aware of, but it is behind several gates and the small bridges are wired off so it is nothing to be concerned about with appropriate supervision for children. The cottage is only about a hours drive from either the West coast or the North Coast, so is ideally situated to explore a large area of Wales and gives you plenty of options. There is a big stash of leaflets, walk routes and OS maps at the cottage to help you plan your time too. We took our laptop and made use of the wifi to plan what we wanted to do once we arrived so we could factor in the weather and needs of the children day to day.

If you don’t want to travel too far afield, locally there is a watersports centre based on the lake, a small gardens nearby called Caerau Uchaf, sadly the local Heritage Centre closed at the start of 2013, just in case you see it come up on searches of where to visit nearby. There is the steam railway which travels along the shores of Lake Bala from LLanuwchllyn. There is a lovely picnic site part-way along the train route on the B4403 near Llangower. You can either get the train and stop off there, or there is a good size free car park with picnic benches or even better you can cross the rail line and sit on the lake shore on the pebble beach or under the trees and enjoy the view or go for a paddle. There are also walks straight from the doorstep of the cottage.

I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful visit whatever you choose to do and have a fantastic cottage to do this from.

Finally I would agree with one of the other visitors recently that a cottage information booklet might be a good idea, with instructions on how to use items in the cottage or maybe photocopies of the manufacturers instruction booklets.

We stayed at Talybont in July, 2013 and we really loved the accommodation. Stunning views and wake up with the sheep around the house made our holiday one of the greatest we’ve ever had.
Friendly and lovely owner(s) !!!

There were 6 of us at Talybont. We had a wonderful holiday and we all thought that the accommodation was lovely. Just a few things may help – a pan and brush would be useful for for the kitchen. Also a milk jug – the knives were not very sharp and a good parring knife would be useful. We also thought that another settee would be useful in the main lounge where we spent most of our time for chatting etc. It was a beautiful place to stay and we enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the place and would certainly recommend it to any of our friends and family.

Also it may be useful to have instruction leaflets for TV, etc and useful telephone numbers for emergency e.g. Doctors etc.

I will be looking for accommodation for myself and husband later on in the year or early new year and will certainly use your site.

It was a credit. Thank you so much, Jennie Hanlon and family.

We had a wonderful week at Tal-y-bont with our Son, Daughter and Grandson. Ideal property for a three generation holiday. Geriant the owner is very helpful with an excellent sense of humour plus good advice on walks, off the beaten track drives and much more.
If you are a vodafone subscriber you will need to use wi-fi connection or take a booster. Don’t be put off by the small frontage of the Coop in Bala, it goes back a long way, for those first essentials it has most things. You can then explore the local produce as you travel round.
We will be back!

Well done Geriant ,really brilliant property could not have wished for a better place to stay .mountains,fields and river all beautiful.Full marks for your interior design, very comfortable and stylish.We look forward to returning in the future will recommend to everyone thank you .

We stayed here for a weekend…wel lwhat can I say,the best ever cottage we have stayed in.
we found the cottage modern,roomy extremely comfy and our Daughter love the 3D Tv. Really nice homely touches, i loved the lamps in particularly.

This is credit to the owner,and what a nice gentleman he is.
We will be back soon for a much longer break!
Thanks
10/10

Lian

We were looking for a place in Snowdonia just for a weekend. It was everything in short time. Luckily my sister find about this web site. In the end Wednesday night we booked this cottage and Friday morning happily off to Wales-destination Tal-y-Bont.
From the main road, you can see the cottage, but getting closer and closer is like stepping into the land of a fairytale. A little valley is driving us throughout the bridge, like freshly made. Under the wooden bridge is flowing a river with a very crystal clear water. Then a welcoming traditional gate invites you into the yard. A big stoned medieval cottage is like smiling at you to step in.
The luxurious interior of the house is stunning. Everything inside is new and chosen with sensitive and warm touch. After the welcoming tour of the house , enjoying the beautiful view from all three bedrooms running like a child from a corner to another one we have decided to give to the charming owner of the lovely cottage “dix points”.
He completed our weekend.
A nice storyteller with regards to the Bala lake and surroundings. Everyone loved him and we already make plans to come back again.