Luxury Two Bedroom Holiday Cottage with Hot Tub and Sea Views | Y-Ddol

A lovely place to stay and celebrate our son’s birthday. The cottage was gorgeous, really warm, clean and had everything we needed. Great access to beaches and a short drive to the mountains. Thank you!

We stayed at the cottage for Valentine’s weekend, and it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed — the thoughtful welcome pack filled with local produce was a lovely touch.

The views were absolutely stunning, especially through the large windows overlooking the sea. It was so peaceful and quiet — the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. When we accidentally locked ourselves out, Louise responded quickly and was incredibly helpful.

The hot tub took a bit of patience to reach the right temperature, but it was definitely worth the wait. The cottage itself had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and is set in a truly beautiful location.

We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and will definitely be returning.

Marie & Paul

We had a really lovely stay at Y-Ddol and would absolutely love to come back. It’s a peaceful retreat in a fantastic location, ideal for exploring Barmouth, Dolgellau and Snowdonia National Park, with beautiful beaches like Benar nearby. The surrounding walks and scenery are stunning, and the sea view made sunrise and sunset even more special. We stayed during snowy weather and it was incredibly cosy sitting by the fire and looking out through the big windows. The garden was great for our dog and enclosed by a stone wall. The hot tub was a real treat, though it did take a while to heat up and stay warm – understandable given the weather. A few small suggestions: more pots and frying pans would help with cooking, and it would be nice to have basics like tea, coffee and sugar provided. Some softer little lights, a few blankets in the living area and shower gel in the bathroom would also be welcome touches. Overall, a fantastic stay in a beautiful part of Wales – we highly recommend!

Our second stay at this idyllic property this year and again what a wonderful break. All the facilities you need and wonderful views from the lounge window. Great location, amenities and transport routes.

A lovely home! Very clean and great amenities, the heated floor was a game changer. We also loved the added touch of a christmas tree being set up for us when we arrived! Lovely beach 20 minutes walk away and great pubs and restaurants in the surrounding areas. Louise was very helpful and quick to respond when we had problems with getting the hot tub going.

Just back from a lovely week at Y Dol. Very relaxing even if the weather was a little unkind. Plenty of space for us both and our dog and visited some lovely places all on the doorstep. Also a bonus being an excellent butchers in the village. We were disappointed that there were no starter logs for the hot tub, also our son and his partner joined us for two nights so lounge seating was tight for four people ( enough space for a small armchair ) and no charging point in the bathroom. Would definitely recommend the cottage. Thanks Heather and Andy 👍

We had an amazing stay – it was perfect for our family! We absolutely loved the old-school hot tub experience. The house itself was great; private, peaceful and relaxing. The setting was beautiful, and the host was incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Thank you for a wonderful stay – we’d love to come back and visit again!

A lovely property and large area garden with great views and was safe for our small dog

The property was nice and spacious although we did find we could have had more towels and somewhere to put our clothes that do not hang up. The kitchen area was lacking a few essentials like a bottle opener and had to buy one so we could drink our wine. Could have also had a bit more comfy seating in lounge especially if four people were staying. Settee and armchair very low and not good for our backs. On a positive note we enjoyed our stay in a beautiful part of Wales and was worth the visit.

This was our first time booking with Dioni and it was all so simple and efficient. Y-DDOL …What a beautiful place to stay, we loved our holiday here. The setting is beautiful, peaceful and the views are amazing. We were very lucky with the weather and sat outside every day and our dog loved the fully enclosed garden. Everyone we spoke to in the village were very friendly and the beach is a lovely walk and just amazing and quiet even in the school holidays.
The cottage is lovely inside and out, spacious and very clean, the twin bedded room is the larger of the two and so it is a shame that it is not the one with the large bed.
To make this cottage even more perfect it just needs a couple of fans as it gets very warm, more towels and a more comfy sofa as it is very soft and low but these things would not stop us coming back and we are already looking at dates for next year and have already recommended both the cottage and Dioni to friends and family.

Y-Ddol truly is an idyllic spot, surrounded by the field, with the dunes, sea and an occasional train in the distance, and beyond that the Llyn Peninsula. As well as exploring the lovely area, we really enjoyed relaxing here some days when it was either very hot or raining. The property is very well presented – great shower! Our only suggestion for improvement would be to provide one or more fans – our first few days were a heatwave, and it was uncomfortably hot inside, even with all doors and windows open. Luckily we brought one small fan with us, which helped, but the main living area could easily accommodate a large fan, and it would make a huge difference to the comfort level on the hottest days. On those days I actually sat in the hot tub unlit/cold for relief. When the weather cooled down, we didn’t use it hot as we found all the instructions and warnings a bit daunting.

Just had a fantastic week here, great place to stay, ideally located to explore this beautiful area of Wales, the people were very friendly and helpful, my only problem was that we only had a week off so we couldn’t stay longer, would definitely stay here again

We have just returned from our holiday. Y-Ddol was a lovely place to stay. I took my elderly mum and sister. I chose Y-Ddol because it was all on one level and the bathroom was accessible with a walk in shower. My mum has mobility issues so this was ideal. However, the settee and chair in the living room were very low and were very difficult to get up from! I’m sure younger guests wouldn’t have any trouble! The property is tastefully decorated. The kitchen well equipped for cooking, it had all utensils, crockery cookware needed to make meals. The views are splendid. The gardens neat and tidy and fully enclosed for pets. There is ample parking on site. Barmouth and Harlech are not far away. The Spar and especially the butcher there were great. We found a number of pubs locally to eat in. Apart from the settee we had a great stay.

Another wonderful holiday in Dyffryn Ardudwy. Y- Ddol was everything we’ve come to expect from Dioni cottages. It is well situated, comfortable and has amazing views. We were so lucky to have a whole week of sunshine. We ate outside every day in the lovely garden. We did find the cottage very warm and closed the blinds in the afternoons which helped. We could also have done with a lighter duvet on the bed. Thank you for the welcome hamper, much appreciated. The best lemon drizzle cake we’ve ever had! We will definitely be back.

Lovely cottage with great location & views. It has most things you would need but would benefit from a fan as it gets very hot indoors in warm weather with the sun directly on the large glass end of the building. Also blinds could do with replacing as they don’t swivel / close well.

Had a great short break at Y-Ddol , location was ideal and we visited Barmouth and Harlech beaches we also drove around Snowdonia which was stunning the property was ideal for two and a dog with lots of secure outside space, we eat in and found that there was no spatula which would have been useful for frying but we improvised .The hot tub was worth the wait and the instructions clearly explain how to use, would definitely recommend especially for people taking dogs

A wonderful property in an idyllic location. Really enjoyed watching the sunsets through the large floor to ceiling window, the large outdoor space and the hot tub. We were lucky to have sunny weather all week for March and made use of the log burner every evening. Plenty of space and well equipped. Will be booking again for another stay as really is one of the most beautiful locations to get away from it all but still be close to local amenities if needed.

A really lovely, peaceful place with wonderful views and close to some great parts of Snowdonia. Had some challenges with the EV charger but host was in good communication with us. A little disappointed that the hot tub does not have water jets or any lighting. I guess it is in keeping with the ‘Eco Experience’ but without bubbles it does just feel like an outdoor bath! Also not a fan of the absence of chemicals, just means you have to keep changing the water every couple of days to avoid any build up of bacteria. Rest of the property was great, modern, clean and relaxing. The large window in the living area is amazing and a pleasure to look out over the fields and towards the sea whilst feeling toasty and warm near the log burner. Nice thoughtful welcome pack and a fully equipped kitchen. We had a great time staying here.

Absolutely lovely accommodation for what we wanted, a quiet weekend away after a busy start to the year. It was warm and welcoming upon arrival and the underfloor heating throughout was a treat! The views from the living area out of the floor to ceiling windows was beautiful and watching the sunrise in a morning with the log fire on was delightful. Thank you to the owner for a fabulous stay.

The local area was very quiet as expected for the time of the year. We actually commented that it didn’t matter there isn’t much in the immediate area because the accommodation is that nice you’re happy to spend more time inside. The local beach was beautiful with us being the only ones on. We did drive and park close by due to having two year old with us but I expect it would be a lovely walk.

We also travelled with our dog – the secure garden was great to be able to play outside with our daughter without worrying about the dog getting loose.

My only negative comment was there being only 2 towels for the three of us. I would pack spares should we rebook as they ended up very well used between the shower and the hot tub.

All in all a great stay. Beautiful accommodation at a great price.

Our stay at Y Ddol was very comfortable and in an ideal position for exploring.
Just a few added touches i feel were missing, however and could be bettered.
The welcome hamper rather disappointing compared to other cottages we have rented and a real shame the hot tube is wood fired

Y-Ddol is a lovely place to stay within easy reach of Barmouth, Harlech & many other places. The accommodation is very comfortable & the open aspect at the gable end is amazing at all hours of the day. The barn is well equipped for eating in & everything was of a high standard. We had our spaniel with us who loved the outdoor space to relax in after a day running up & down one of the beautiful beaches nearby.
We will definitely want to return & highly recommend the accommodation to anyone wanting to explore mid Wales. You won’t be disappointed.

Lovely place to stay among the Welsh hills within close proximity to the seaside and Harlech castle. It is a good location for a quiet getaway and drives to picturesque views and Snowdonia activities are not too far away. We were welcomed with a nice hamper with some coffee and tea and freshly made lemon cake. Garden is nice and clean and kitchen has basic necessities like pans and pots but we recommend you bring everything you need for cooking eg oil, extra sugar coffee and tea or go to the local Co-op to get your supplies.

Yes, agree with other guests. Y-Ddol is very comfortable, spacious, warm, quiet, beautiful views and well-equipped. Beds lovely and provision has been made bathroom for toilet bags and there are plenty of hangers and space for clothing. Plenty to see and do in the surrounding towns and countryside. Very good Spar and butchers in Dffryn Ardudwy. Surrounding beaches clean and enormous and most have areas for dogs. We would recommend anyone to choose Y-Ddol for their holiday ad would certainly return. Coming from the South East it was very refreshing not to find potholes and every highway and lane very clean not a spec of rubbish anywhere. Clear the Welsh are proud of their country. Thank you for a very enjoyable stay Louise.

We spent a lovely week at Y Ddol. The house is quiet, comfortable and spacious and the view from the living room is beautiful, especially as the sun sets. We would highly recommend this house to anyone wishing to explore this area. It was always lovely to return to Y Ddol after a day by the beach or in the mountains.

The cottage is in a lovely quiet spot with great views out to the sand dunes and sea. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable. The welcome pack is a nice touch and the lemon cake was gorgeous. Lovely 25 min walk to beach and not far from Barmouth – Close to a bus stop and taxi options available. Great butchers at the Spa in the village. We love this area of Wales and have visited several times.
Now we have found Dioni we will definitely be booking with them again.

Lovely, comfortable cottage with lovely views. Log fire made it all the more cosy despite our rainy visit to the area. Would definitely recommend and look forward to visiting again.

Beautiful stay, enjoyed every minute of it. The house was lovely and warm and we loved the under floor heating. The view was spectacular from the floor to ceiling window we watched the sunset on most evenings. Perfect location and didn’t want to leave. We will most definitely be returning.

Hi, before my trip I searched on street view to get my barings but what I saw was an unconverted barn (whaaatttt, noooo!!!) but then realised the photo was from 2009 hahaha so when pulled up and saw this beautiful barn conversion, it is absolutely gorgeous (phew!!! 😅). The view of an open field, greenery and the sea on the horizon through the main window was lovely and watching the perfect sunset in the evening was amazing. The open plan set out was fab with under floor heating, the bedrooms and bathroom were great, and l especially liked seeing the stars at night through the skylight window in the main bedroom. It is a nice base to visit the surrounding areas from, a great little play park down the road, the beaches are long and beautiful, visited Barmouth and Harlech and it’s castle on Easter Sunday, climbed the vast number of steps of the two towers – omg my calves seized up for 1.5 days after (ouch) but that gave me an excuse to relax and enjoy this lovely home. Thanks for sharing Louise, will defo revisit again ❤️

Anwyl Louise,
Y-Ddol was a perfect property for us. My partner, Siân was in need of a complete getaway and relax, and we found that in your lovely barn conversion.
The view was stunning, constantly changing light with flocks of birds sweeping across to the feeding grounds as the tide went out.
The beach was ours for miles and a tasty Welsh lunch at the Victoria Inn made for a great day.
We can thoroughly recommend Y-Ddol….. we’re looking forward to returning!
Diolch yn fawr,
John and Siân

Had a lovely short stay at Y-DDOL. The accommodation is very cozy, all needs met and some beautiful scenery when looking out the floor to ceiling windows. Spoiled with gorgeous weather as well which I imagine is a bit of a rarity in this part of Wales in October! Would happily stay here again.

Y Ddol was a beautiful barn conversion with no expense spared in its construction. The underfloor heating was wonderful and the log burner was lovely on the days when it poured down. The bedrooms were big enough but lacked the storage space mentioned by other guests. They could also do with small bins in the bedrooms. The shower in the bathroom was amazing but one toilet roll between 4 guests didnt last long.The grounds around it were very well tended. All in all it was lovely accommodation.
October wasnt the best month to visit Dyffryn Ardudwy. First of all, it rained the whole time we were there but that’s how it goes. The only shop open in the village was Spar which had most of what we needed and a nice butcher attached. The fish and chip shop was closed and there was no pub so we had to drive to find both. There was very little open in Barmouth until the Friday – the day before we came home. We spent the week struggling to find somewhere to eat as we didnt really want to cook as it was our holiday. Even the fish and chip shops in Barmouth were closed until the end of the week and most restaurants were closed during the week. The best meal we had was in a seafood restaurant called Norbar which was only open on the Thursday and Friday. We found that Porthmadog was a nice place to get food and gifts but it was quite a track.

The best time to visit Dyffryn Ardudwy is during the summer months when everything is open.

Lovely house. Quiet lane. No pubs in the village as stated in the website and in the house! Easy drive to next village to get to pubs. I agree with other comments about nowhere to put your toilet bag or anything in the bathroom. If there are four of you there is very little space for clothing. No drawers just hanging rails with a few hangers. We were just two and used the second bedroom as a dressing room which meant we could move around our room without cases everywhere.
Lovely location and very clean.

I’ve just had my third holiday at at Y Ddol, that’s all I need to say really. It says it all when people keep coming back. A lovely week, I can’t wait for the next time! Thank you. Diolch yn fawr iawn!

What a beautiful place to stay! 20-25 minute easy and enjoyable walk to a lovely beach – our dog adored it. Short drive to Barmouth where we spent much time in the cafes, pubs and walking the front. Loved the coastal train that stops just down the road and was great for a car free day (check timetables before you leave). The property was well thought out with a lovely garden for the dog and boy did we enjoy the hot tub (takes time to heat but well worth it). Comfortable beds and nice hot shower. Nice open plan light property. We really didn’t want to leave and are already looking to return. An absolute gem of a stay. Thank you to the hosts for a wonderful welcome pack and relaxing break.

What a fab place to stay – definitely wanted to stay for longer than a few days. So nice to have an enclosed space so our Flat Coated Retriever was safe. We loved the property, they had thought of every detail and very cosy with the underfloor heating and log burner. The wifi worked well which was a bonus as we had to do some work. Great position between Harlech and Barmouth and just 30 minutes walk to the beach. The local village shop with butchers had a great selection. Thank you to Louise for the lovely eggs and delicious cake which was left for us – a great touch. The only thing we didn’t have control of was the weather and boy did it rain! Definitely recommend this property and would love to return.

Beautiful, spacious and comfortable cottage in a lovely location. Wood fired hot tub was great fun and very relaxing. Highly recommend as a base to explore the lovely surrounding coastline.

Hi, We both had a great time last week staying in such a lovely cottage. Everything was wonderful thank you. An amazing view out of the living room window , especially when the sheep arrived in the field one morning. Would definitely try another cottage in a different location.

We had a great weeks stay over the New Year. The accommodation was spotless and very warm. Welcome pack was a nice touch with to die for Lemon drizzle cake! Great location, very quiet lane with great views over to the sea. Our only gripe is the lack of storage space! A family of four staying for a week with no chest of draw’s whatsoever to place clothes, socks, pants etc!! All you get is a open metal hanging rack for putting shirts, jumpers etc on, we resorted to putting pants and shocks in a carrier bag and hang that off a coat hanger, when you are paying the best part of £1300 you don’t expect to do that! Same with bathroom, no shelf either, just a metal rack in the corner. Lovely place, just needs a bit more thought👍

The house was amazing. The walks around the local area were amazing. The local beach was stunning. The gift box on arrival was great! Really made our Christmas special! Thank you

Just had a five day October break in Y Ddol, the cottage is fantastic and is to a very high standard.
The welcome pack is a nice touch and really appreciated the home made lemon drizzle cake was to die for.
The garden is fully enclosed and great for our small dog who could be let outside on the front and back gardens.
Cannot fault the accommodation which is in a great position for exploring North West Wales.
The beach/sea is a 30 minute walk and then you can walk for miles along a great sandy beach, the sea is very clean and would be good for swimming/paddling at the right time of year.
There are no pubs close by but there are pubs in the next villages in either direction, 5 minutes in the car in both cases and both serve food.
If I may suggest a shelf in the bathroom and a couple of baking trays for the kitchen would be helpful.
Had a great time in a lovely cottage in a great place.

A really lovely place to stay.Amazing sunsets. Very well presented accommodation with very comfortable beds. The underfloor heating made the whole place cosy when it came on. Thanks for nice cake and lovely eggs. Very good butcher in local Spar shop . A little difficult to find initially but we found taking road down by bus shelter easier
A little suggestion to make this really lovely place to stay even better, perhaps a small chest of drawers or small shelf unit in each of the bedrooms and also as we cooked quite a lot, a couple more saucepans and oven proof dishes.

Y – Ddol Is lovely
Location superb
Clean and neat
Hot tub was used two evenings running
We’ll be back

Shhh 🤫 don’t tell anyone else, Y-Ddol is beautiful ! We’ve had a wonderful week, and we’d quite like it to be our little secret holiday spot.
Really lovely accommodation, in a beautiful village ( we’ve been back 3 times now, working our way through the Dioni collection in Dyffryn Ardudwy ).
Blessed with beautiful weather, it was a perfect week 🙂.

Perfect week at Y-DDOL (2 adults & 1 small dog); gardens were perfect for relaxing, BBQ’s as the sun set, dog to roam around, and all within 25 minutes walk of an amazing beach. Get the right weather and the beach is just awesome. Y-DDOL is a very comfortable, contemporary, clean and modern converted barn. Great space to spend a week’s holiday. You’ll need a car for the best pubs/restaurants but there is the option of the train, just 10 minutes walk, either up or down the coast (dogs welcomed on the service). I’d stay again. Really enjoyed the whole experience.

What a beautiful place. Lovely views cosy barn and nice finishing touches. Thank you

We had a lovely week at Y-DDOL. Beautiful views and very comfortable beds, although I do think the cottage was let down by the quality of the kitchen! We took our Golden Retriver but we had to watch him with the cows in the adjoining field as he could easily jumper over the wall. We were disappointed that both the local pubs have closed so there are no pubs within easy walking distance . Beautiful beach which is about 35 minutes walk away. We would defiantly like to stay again!

Lovely place to stay, in a great location.
Only negatives – 1. should have booked a longer stay
2. It’s pretty much booked up otherwise I would be booking again!

Just returned from a fabulous stay at Y Ddol. The cottage was spotlessly clean and is ideally situated to visit the many attractions of North Wales. The view from the picture window is amazing and we loved the short walk to the local beach. The hot tub was surprisingly easy to use and it was great to sit there and watch the sun go down with a nice glass of wine. Couple of minor pieces of feedback – a bread bin in the kitchen would be useful as would bedside cabinets with more drawer space in the master bedroom. Would definitely consider returning again in the future.

Stayed here for 1 week in march what a GREAT place loved it stunning views great decor ,really quiet easy 10 min walk to beach and 5min walk to train station which when u know time table was so easy to use ,we used it a few times to barmouth and porthmaddog,hot tub was also great but be prepared to wait took 3-4 hrs to warm up and a lot of wood like owner says will definitely try to stay here again and would recommend it also loved welcome pack !!THANKS

We had an amazing time. The cottage was gorgeous. We would love to come back. Train Station was nearby and not expressive to go to Barmouth. The eggs and cake were a lovely touch. The only thing was the pub didn’t open to the public until Easter, so we we’re a month too early 🙈. 

Just spent 4 very relaxing nights at Y-Ddol with my fiancé and daughter. Cottage is very well equipped, beautifully decorated and within walking distance of all you need (butchers, Spa, pub, post office, park).

The owner had kindly baked us a beautiful lemon loaf cake and left us some eggs from their farm.

Only suggestion for the owner is to leave a little emergency kit I.e. torch and candles as we stayed during storm Eunice and although the power never went off, if it had, we would have been in total darkness.

Beautiful cottage with wonderful views over the fields to the sea. A good walled garden made it harder for our cocker spaniel to escape! The walks along this part of the coast were beautiful even in February we had sunny days.The cottage is in an ideal position for walks from Barmouth and up inland to several lakes. The Victoria Inn has great food and we did enjoy the eggs you left. Would definitely recommend this property.

Booked this for my husbands 50th birthday surprise and he was surprised indeed ha

Both of us were overwhelmed by the property and its furnishings, absolute perfect getaway and my husband was so happy with my choice. From the moment we arrived, entering the property, a basket of goodies to greet us, kitchen, lounge area, bedroom, walk-in shower/bathroom, log fire, the view from the living room, the open plan of the whole place was just incredible and added with the hot tub, well everything was perfect. The cleanliness and all the essentials were first class.

Anne who checked on us upon arrival was so helpful and we have returned home after a fantastic 3 days.

Thank you Louise for arranging our stay at this amazing property.

Anyone thinking of booking here do not hesitate.

Kind regards

Michaela & Brian

We have just had a great 3 nights at Y-Ddol. The barn was absolutely fantastic. Very clean and warm. The furnishing and decor were just up our street. The views from the picture window were amazing. We could not have wished for more, definitely one of the best properties we gave stayed in.
The location was excellent, we walked down to the beach every day for a long walk with our Lab Dora who had a great time on the near deserted sands. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a little slice of luxury in a great location.

Very cosy & comfortable cottage with a lovely picture window giving views out to the coast.

Superb property ideal for all ages. Fabulous views from the picture window and the patio area. Garden was perfect for the pooch to mooch around safely.

I stayed at Y Ddol in October. It’s a tricky place to find but thankfully Louise had given great directions in her email. When you arrive you are greeted by an immaculate barn conversion set in lovely grounds. Upon entering your feet are treated to a warm floor and the view from the large window at the front is absolutely beautiful; you could sit and look at that all week.

The whole building is lovely, modern looking and spacious. I lit the stove on a couple of occasions and it was great to have a Clearview there, a brand that I am used to that has clear glass and a beautiful flame.

Its about a 1.3 mile walk to the beach, the route is peaceful and beautiful and definitely worth the walk. I love the beach, one of the most beautiful with the backdrop of dunes and views of the Llyn Peninsula.

Louise had provided a delicious lemon drizzle loaf and free range eggs, and other useful items in a hamper, that was much appreciated.

The cupboards had everything you needed in the range of dishes and pans etc. I would just add that you do need to take items such as kitchen roll and cooking oil. This is not a criticism, just an observation that I think other visitors may find helpful. Its always hard to know what to take as there is such a vast range in what is provided in different places.

Y Ddol is situated on a narrow lane, Ffordd yr Efail, that is effectively “one way”. At the bottom of Ffordd yr Efail, please don’t turn left unless you can reverse at the speed of Lewis Hamilton, down a narrow lane with stone walls. I was unlucky enough to meet a very aggressive individual in a pimped up old Land Rover Defender who was continually gesturing at me, driving in a threatening way, and proceeded to stop, not to thank me for reversing, but to tell me I shouldn’t be on those roads. Not a nice example of humanity and definitely not a representation of the lovely people of the area.

Anyway, despite that I am looking forward to my stay at Y Ddol again next May, and would highly recommend this beautiful holiday home to everyone. Its quite simply stunning. Thank you Louise and team.

We had a lovely stay in Y-Ddol. The views are stunning and the property was well maintained. We really enjoyed the welcome pack especially the lemon drizzle cake which was amazing. The underfloor heating was a nice touch.

Thank you for a wonderful staycation. Y-Ddol is a fantastic property in a beautiful part of the world. It’s a modern barn conversion in such an idyllic setting with everything we required to hand. We enjoyed the peace, calm and tranquility of the setting and outside space enjoying breakfast and drinks on the outdoor patio and in the wood fired hot tub ( yes with effort we managed to get it lit several times.) The tub is pure relaxation whilst looking out to sea over the fields which is such a picturesque view. We enjoyed visits to the local Morfa Dyffryn beach, Nantcol Waterfalls, Harlech, Barmouth, Porthmadog, Criccieth and Zip world! Monty the dog also appeared to enjoy every minute of his trip. Highly recommend Y-Ddol.

Advice if your planning to eat out book tables in advance. (Recommend Victoria Inn in Llanbedr , Nineteen 57 in Talybont and Goodies for afternoon Tea in Barmouth )

Y Ddôl was absolutely perfect. We enjoyed every minute, and will definitely be booking again.
Diolch.

Very nice cottage with fantastic views, our only comment is that if you intend to use the hot tub, you need a full day to heat it up with regular attention to the fire. Apart from that, we would highly recommend Y-DDOL

Probably the most impressive rental property we’ve ever stayed in! Y Ddol is a beautiful barn conversion in a peaceful and private setting with impressive garden views across the picturesque fields to the distant sea, idyllic. The property is well equipped, modern and roomy – a huge picture window means you can admire the view from inside on the sofa when it rains and light the wood burner, even in June.

Thoughtful little touches like a welcome cake and eggs from Dioni hens made the stay extra special. You definitely need to drive about to make the most of the location but Barmouth is only just over ten minutes South and Harlech is roughly the same distance to the north with some nice pubs en route (checkout Norbar outside Barmouth and The Victoria Inn in Llanbedr two minutes north. Beware, tables in Barmouth book out far in advance!)

Thanks to Louise for a great, relaxing stay in a stunning character property. Highly recommended!

Stayed the 24th may, lovely and clean accommodation fantastic location . Beautiful private garden space for using the bbq and hot tub after we worked it out .
Great communication with Louise nothing was a problem and a welcome hamper basket on arrival .
Would highly recommend, weather turned out great for the week .
And would recommend the short train journey into Barmouth at the end of the road.

Will defiantly be back .

So nice to be back in our favourite holiday accommodation. The weather was kind to us and we had yet another wonderful holiday.

Wonderful accommodation for a family of four. Immaculate presentation, with a stunning view to the sea with a private garden. Great location for Barmouth, Harlech and Cadair Idris, the most amazing views from the top are well worth the climb up.
Thanks to Louise for the welcome hamper and delicious lemon drizzle cake

Fabulous accommodation in a gorgeous location. Y Ddol is beautiful, amazing attention to detail and extremely safe for our dog. We will be back!

We recently spent four days at this lovely property. Such a good position with views of the sea. My grandson loved seeing the sheep in the field and the train passing by in the distance on its journey along the coast. The property is beautifully presented and very clean and inviting with ample parking space. Thank you for the farm eggs and delicious cake made by Louise. This was our first trip back to Wales for many months due to the restrictions of the virus. The weather was fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for more. So grateful.

Beautiful property with fabulous views over Pen Llŷn. Perfect for relaxing or wandering the surrounding mountains and beaches. Comfortable, well appointed, warm and modern property. Ideal for couples of all ages. The one small drawback was our failure to get the hot tub working, despite following all instructions to the letter of the rule. Maybe we were unlucky. However would thoroughly recommend this for solitude and relaxation. Dunes at Harlech and Talybont superb. Mountain walks and views over Mawddach estuary and Cader Idris memorable.

Just returned from a short break to Y Ddol having had a lovely couple of days in which beautiful part of the world. Y Ddol was beautiful if every way – warm, cosy and very enjoyable.
We even managed to get the hot tub going with a bit of effort! Thank you for the lovely cake too.

Came back last week from a lovely break here. The property is beautiful and tucked away in a very quiet place. We were beset by rain so did not use the hot tub. The wifi was perfect with no issues. And the welcome back with the Lemon Drizzle cake was superb. I was sad to leave!

We come at least once per year, it’s always comfortable and clean and incredibly quiet. It’s a little gem, don’t tell your friends about it

One of the best family holidays we have had. A beautiful property with everything on the doorstep. Couldn’t fault it – just wish we’d stayed longer!

We stayed here for 3 nights in march. We really dont have anything other than possitive things to say about the whole stay. The location is great. The views, the layout, the finish of the building. Its all been very well thought out. It was perfect for the dog also with the whole driveway and garden being fenced off. There is also a gate leading into the field next to the property which made it perfect for a quick game of fetch. We really enjoyed our stay, a lovely building in a great location to unwind and relax

A more perfect spot could not be found to weather Storm Denis. Very comfortable, well-designed and chic. Handy for just about everything – but most of all for unwinding.

Just returned from a few days break at this fabulous property. Accommodation was outstanding with such marvellous picturesque views. Being so close to the beach and Barmouth was wonderful with our dog. We would highly recommend this property and especially the homemade lemon drizzle cake provided by the owners

Just back from a week in this lovely property. Very clean, warm and welcoming. We didn’t try the hot tub this time but nice to have the choice. Great base for exploring the area. The train station is a few minutes walk away so we had a day out with no driving involved.
The welcome pack was lovely and a gorgeous lemon cake, thank you Louise!
We would definitely recommend this property.
V&K

Just arrived home from a long weekend at the cottage spectacular views. The hot tub is fantastic well worth putting the effort in on a clear starry night. Welcome package is a lovely touch thank you Louise brought some drizzle cake home for my daughter and she loved it. We have stayed at many of the cottages on this site and can not Recommend it highly enough. Can’t wait for our next visit

Stunning cottage Louise has put lots of personal touches to this beautiful home from home. The welcome pack is lovely and the beds super comfy. Such a warm cozy cottage will deffo visit again with my daughter. The Victoria Inn is well worth a visit too.

Fabulous cottage, lovely views, very relaxing place to be looking out of the full wall window.
The cottage has everything you might need. Great shower.
Nice walks down to the beach, the railway station is very close. Ideal location for visiting the area.
Only disappointed about the hot tub, too much work to enjoy, but great feature.

We’ve just returned from a great mini break in Y Ddol. Spotlessly clean and you could never guess it was a dog friendly property no hint of previous 4 legged guests. Under floor heating was sublime as the weather was cold and blowy. Shower was fantastic (wish I could have taken it home ) The area was very quiet and picturesque. There were sheep in adjacent field just a small hop for my large dog, we had her on her lead the whole time even just walking to the car. You would need to consider carefully booking this cottage if your dog was an escape artist with a strong hunting instinct Would definitely recommend Dioni and this property x

Great location, beautiful views with everything you need. My family and I instantly felt at home.
Make sure you visit the beach in Harlech and a hike around Coed Y Brenin.
I highly recommend a stay at Y Ddol cottage. Thank you Louise for the welcome basket.

YDdol was absolutely lovely, the underfloor heating is so good we didn’t even fire up the log burner.

The location is fantastic with the beach easily walkable taking us about 20mins to get there.

Wouldn’t hesitate in returning in the future, I must admit the home made lemon drizzle cake is delicious!

Excellent property, modern, clean and well equipt.
A good base for exploring Snowdonia. (As well as Snowdon, give Cadair Idris a go too, fantastic scenery without the masses)
Huge local beaches to enjoy.

Just back from our second stay Y Ddol. Highly recommended!

Just back from our second stay in Y Ddol. Wonderful, comfortable barn in quiet but convenient location. Nearest beach is a mile away by foot, approx. 25mins, but it is a pleasant, traffic free walk. Made use of the train this time as Dyffryn station is only a 10 min walk away and whichever way you go on the train the views of sea and hills are lovely. Views from the barn are stunning, even when it is raining. And there is an excellent smart tv for cosy nights in in front of the woodburner. Would highly recommend y Ddol!

We stayed at Y Ddol Easter Week (April 19-26) and we had wonderful weather. It is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. The kitchen is well equipped and well laid out, we ate at the cottage most of the time and made use of the patio with its fabulous views. The cottage is very well situated. The shops in the village are very well stocked and we found we didn’t have to go further afield for any shopping – butchers is excellent. The downsides? Not many if any – we didn’t find the beds particularly comfortable but beds are personal preference; also it would have been nice if the outside troughs were planted or even filled with slate or something as they were filled with rotting leaves and stagnant water – I’m sure this was an oversight by the owners and I wouldn’t let it put anyone off . The hot tub was a bit of a chore, but we did use it ( we followed the guidance left by a previous guest – and yes, 3 bags of logs gets it going). We would love to stay at YDdol again, but it is already booked up all summer!

We had a really lovely week at Y Ddol. The cottage more than lived up to expectations with everything you needed and more. Perfect location, lovely beaches, stunning sunsets. We have recommended to friends and already planning to return

Absolutely loved Y Ddol. Very comfortable living, dining and sleeping. Location was good with excellent walking from the cottage door. We did not move the car from arrival to departure. Friendly local shops met all our needs including a first class butchers.We have more of the area to explore and will return again. (and again, )

Just came back from a wonderful break here, (November ‘18) as a surprise for my daughters birthday.
Such a gorgeous converted barn with lots of space! It had everything we needed; towels, washing up liquid, etc etc. There was also a lemon cake, Welsh crisps and eggs for us too.
It was lovely and warm with underfloor heating, wood burner and comfy beds with thick duvets!
The view from the huge window at the end was perfect for seeing the amazing sunrises and sunsets and was so peaceful with no streetlights so you could see all the stars.
We took our two daughters for walks on the many surrounding beaches most evenings to watch the sunset and had the beach to ourselves every time! And my husband went up Snowdon which he’s always wanted to do!
We went to Zip world for my daughters birthday, it was an hours drive from the barn but great fun! The toboggan ride was fantastic!
In the village there’s a garage, butchers and two shops which you can walk to in few minutes.
Barmouth was only a short drive with lots of shops, supermarket etc.
We unfortunately couldn’t get the hot tub to heat up any more than lukewarm so couldn’t use it which was a pity but we would still love to come here again as everything else was so perfect. You have everything: Forests, beaches and mountains! We were so lucky with the weather!! Hope to return again one day!

Excellent property and one we would definitely want to come back to. Plenty of space inside and out, private area, lovely views. Lovely open windows to enjoy the outside while being in although the place is very private so people can not see in easily.

Below is our review and the information we like to know when booking a holiday location. Hope it helps…

Heating: We did light the fire on the first night but apart from the lovely look you really don’t need to as internal (underfloor) heating was very efficient and the place was never cold.

Kitchen: Excellent kitchen – well stocked with plenty of oven dishes and trays, excellent frying pan and stainless pans. Large fridge with separate freezer. Dishwasher, Washing machine, Full size oven and hob (both electric). Good knifes and plenty of plates, glasses, cups, knives, forks, etc.. really happy with whole kitchen and having a full size dishwasher was excellent (was like being at home – we normally bring our own fry pan and knifes but did not need to here). Look out for metal oven dishes in space above fridge as easy to miss.

Patio / Garden: All well kept. BBQ on patio (clean inside) but weather was not to kind so never used (you would need to bring/buy charcoal if you wanted to use) – four chairs with table. There was no picnic table next to drive as shown in photos (not that we would have used in November).

Wifi: Worked ok. Was not particularly fast and on Thursday we lost connection for a few hours at a time over the whole day (maybe issue in area) – I was getting between 8 and 15 mbps down (1 or 2 up). Was good enough to use our Netflix in the evenings but patience was required at times. Our phones were all on EE and there was no network 4G or 3G. Had a couple of calls but they were poor quality but found when we were out in the area and the phone said 3G or 4G it was still not working?

General: Supplies are excellent. There was toilet roll, shampoo, body wash, soap, washing liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, and probably more I can remember or never saw. Even a couple of games under the well sized TV (was also a DVD player (never used)).

There have been a few comment previously about the hot tub and these had made us slightly concerned prior to our visit so thought I would give our experience in detail so other do not worry like we did – our visit was November 2018 and the weather was around 8/9 Degrees C.

Logs – owner left what would be about a bag full. More bags are available from Texaco garage in village or Spar shop opposite. Bags of logs are £4 (cash only) from garage or £3.90 from shop (we found bag from shop was slightly denser wood so burned longer). Kindling wood – owner left enough for couple of lights, bags available from garage at £3 (cash). Firefighters – owner left a few but these are sold in shop £1.50 for box of twelve.

Day one – lit at 5.30am and kept stocked up with logs. At 10:00 we tried tub, was warm enough to sit in but not warm enough to enjoy as bottom (foot area) was cold water. Note: when stirring make sure you get the water from low down. Tried again at 13:00 and it was perfect temperature still kept putting occasional log in to keep burning. Had one last dip at 16:20 and water temp was absolutely perfect. At this point there was two small logs still burning. To this point we had used 3 bags of logs so hot tub would work out at about £12 to get going

Following morning (Day 2) 7:00 water was still luke warm (would not have wanted to get in but probably could have) – re-lit fire at this point and we used three times today. Water temp was if anything a little to hot and at one point I added cold water. Used one bag of logs all day.

Final Day (Day 3) – re-lit at 7.15 and was in tub at 8.45 (was warm enough but not perfect), used a few times today and at one point even had to run cold water as the temp had reached a point that was to hot. Tow logs less than a full bag today.

Conclusion (Hot Tub) – after initial long wait and work tub needed minimal work. I would estimate 1 or 1.5 bags per day. We had four day stay and used for three days. We purchased six bags of logs (£24) and that gave us more than enough use of the tub and at temperatures that were absolutely perfect. Key with the tub is to keep the tops on when your not in and start your fire as early as possible so the water gets a chance to come back up to hot after the initial heating. When you arrive the tub is empty so fill as soon as you take over so water is at ambient temperature ready for when you start the next day o even better light the fire the afternoon you get there, and then top up before bed then the water will take less time to heat the following day.

Absolutely perfect!

Superb location, superb facilities. Two very happy adults and one very relaxed dog 🙂

We hope you will allow us to return again next year.

Kerrie, Mark & Spike Owen

Wonderful, amazing appearance, one of the best…and that’s just the lemon cake waiting for us on arrival! Absolutely lovely cottage. Beautifully decorated and laid out. The best bit has to be the glass wall which gives wonderful views to the sea. If you’re lucky like we have been each time we’ve stayed, you can see the sun setting on the seas horizon…just spectacular. The shower is pretty damn good as well! We have stayed in Dyffryn for many years and Dioni are without doubt the best cottage provider around.

A very comfortable, plush and warm cottage facing over fields and then the sea in the distance. Lovely sunsets watched from the terrace or from the lounge through the huge windows. Garden dog-secure and dog-friendly beaches close by. Lovely Welcome Pack on arrival and Gwion swiftly came out to sort out Internet glitch. Didn’t use hot tub as only a short stay but bbq was great. Remember to turn left and then right to get back to main road as driving up the way you came in is a no entry and would involve a precarious exit, as I found out! Would highly recommend Y Ddol and hope to return for a longer visit.

We have had the best week at the beautiful cottage. With our dog and 2 children.

Highlights were climbing Snowdon, ( do your research about which path to use)
And visiting the Mach loop to see low flying military aircraft.

We are all shattered including the dog and I will recommend this cottage to anyone.

The only slight issue we had was the hot tub only ever got luke warm ? We tried it a few times got the fire really good but it never actually warmed up.

Just returned from a fab holiday at this very comfortable and tastefully decorated cottage, it is in a fab location with lots to do within walking distance. Loved the welcome hamper. Hot tub was great sat out under the stars in it with the family was brilliant.Weather was great.Will defiantly be returning.Loved every minute of our time there.

Just returned from a wonderful stay at Y-DDOL. A perfect location midway between Barmouth & Harlech and about 30 mins walk to the beach although there is a pub en route to help with the journey.
The cottage is perfect especially for dogs or young children with a walled garden accessed from the living room making it very safe & secure. The property was very clean with a welcome hamper waiting for us on arrival which included a beautiful home made lemon cake.
We had lovely weather so were able to use the BBQ most nights and purchased our meat from the butchers in the village which was wonderful.
The location is very tranquil although there are shops (inc. the butchers) within walking distance and larger shops in Barmouth which is only 5 miles away.
My only criticism would be that the quilts on the bed were more suited to a winter break and the property would benefit from sun loungers and an umbrella outside but we had a great time and I’d definitely recommend.

Visit June 22nd – 29th –
One of the best UK Holidays we have ever had – Helped by the Brilliant weather,Fantastic accommodation and splendid location .
So many plus points – Teaming with great Wildlife including Swallows and Swifts swooping around the Field in front of the cottage and a night time display of Bats to go with the setting sun.
Top Notch beaches and Scenery –
A Visit to nearby Criccieth saw us witness a Pod of Dolphins.
A Brilliant Community center nearby for Tea Coffee and Cake
Plus other Hand Cooked produce run by the lovely Trisha.
We used the meat from the local Butchers attached to the Spa for one of several BBq’s at the cottage and boy was that meat Good – Sensational Lamb Chicken and Gammon.
We had Hot weather every day and our only issue was there was no outdoor Shade after mid Morning -Perhaps a Brolly to go with the outdoor table would be Handy.
Dyffryn Ardudwy is a Hidden Gem for all Walkers ,Beach Goers and Wildlife enthusiasts and Y-Dol is the perfect place to base yourself at –
We Will return ,of that there is no Doubt-
Thanks also for the Lovely Hamper -Superb cake and eggs.

Mark and Anita

Thank you for a wonderful holiday, the accommodation was spectacular, the garden was a hit with our granddaughter who enjoyed playing outside, there was plenty to do in the area, she loved Harlech Castle, also the local farm and play area where she could feed the animals, well worth the money you could spend the day there. Barmouth was nearby with plenty to do beaches and funfair. We had a great week and the weather was good also.

We stayed at this cottage in May 2018 and would echo the comments of the 2 previous guests.Window wall made the whole experience worthwhile and the build standard is high.Anyone who has spent time in this area will appreciate it is extremely handy for the beach and hill walking.One disappointment was the Hot tub was too much of a effort to give it a go as we spent more time out and about.

Beautifully presented cottage, wonderfully decorated, clean & comfortable with everything you could need for a home from home stay (only better)! The enclosed garden was brilliant for our little girl to run around & a lovely welcome hamper with fresh eggs & homemade lemon drizzle cake greeted us. Great location, lots to see & do within easy driving distance. Only downside was we couldn’t get the hot tub to get warm despite following the instructions which was a shame. Other than that we had a fantastic stay, I’d 100% recommend & hope to return in the future.

Y-Ddol is without doubt one our most favourite places to stay. Comfortable, clean, contemporary and, well, just first class. The window wall is the absolute star of the show, being able to watch the sun set. We love it. The enclosed garden is also so great for dogs. Totally recommended.

We stayed at the cottage for my birthday at the end of November. It is absolutely beautiful and completed to a very high standard. Close to both Harlech and Barmouth with fabulous beaches nearby. The owners were friendly and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch.