17th Century Holiday cottage with hot tub and sea views in Dyffryn Ardudwy Snowdonia | Y-Felin

We have stayed in many cottages along the Cambrian Coastline, but this is by far our favourite. Cottage is just beautiful, location is amazing with views from the garden and upstairs windows our son is train obsessed so he could watch the passing trains from his room even if raining.Close to local amenities, beach, caravan club house etc.Will 100% be rebooking.

Very nice cottage with a beautiful garden that gets fantastic sun in the evening all the way to sunset, which you can see. We loved the wood fired hot tub. Note there is another cottage right next to the garden which you can’t see on pictures so it’s not as secluded as we expected but still offers privacy. We didn’t find the double bed very comfortable but that was the only negative for us. It’s well equipped and fantastically located to visit Snowdonia. Internet was great to have too. We also thought it was great value for a stay during the school holidays. Would recommend!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Y Felin. The cottage was comfortable, clean and was lovely and quiet. The garden was a wonderful place to sit out in the evening with a g&t. Nice welcome pack too.
Lots of lovely places to visit within easy reach
Great butcher in the Spar in the village.
We had a great time….many thanks

Lovely week at Y Felin as always. Nice to have a new TV, although you don’t go on holiday to watch TV it’s nice to have one with a decent picture. Only criticisms, the hot tub could do with some bubbles and some more comfortable garden furniture would be nice. That bench is very uncomfortable.

Amazing venue and lovely fresh farm eggs and lemon drizzle on arrival. Good information for venue and local area. Highly recommend

Really lovely cottage centrally located to explore Gwynedd

Y Felin is a cosy, clean and well furnished cottage and an ideal base. We enjoyed four nights at the end of April and had glorious weather, in fact too hot to do all the walking we had planned so spent the afternoons in the sunny garden- garden chairs would be good to relax in as there is just a picnic bench.Thank you for the delicious cake and eggs- much appreciated.
Would like to point out that in the cottage description it mentions that the cottage is situated in four acres and that there is a field for dogs to play in- unfortunately there were sheep in the field the whole time which was disappointing as that was one of the reasons we booked this particular cottage for our two dogs to use.
Lastly, I do think the Dioni charge of £40 per dog is excessive especially when only staying for a short break. We paid £80 for four nights which is the most we have ever had to pay in all the very many years of staying in dog friendly accommodation. Most charge £25 or nothing at all.

A beautiful cottage, very comfy ,spotlessly clean and welcoming

A beautiful cottage, very comfy, spotlessly clean and welcoming

Really loved our stay at Y-Felin. The cottage is lovely and comfy with everything you need including an EV Charger. The garden is great for a dog to potter around in and is a lovely sun trap. The area is super quiet, in fact at night it was silent outside, with a clear sky you could see every star in the sky.

The location is wonderful for exploring. There’s a great butchers down the road too.

Loved our stay here!

Just stayed for a week in Y Felin, had a lovely week and quite fortunate with the weather.

Cottage and setting is very nice and gives you everything you need, really liked the garden which is lovely to sit in on a nice sunny day.

Some great beach’s in this area which are great for walking dog, 20 mins walk or 5 mins in car to get to nearest one, hardly anybody else on them which is great for us with having the dog.

Thanks for the welcome pack which includes the best Lemon Drizzle cake we have ever tasted, really appreciated. Thank you.

Lovely cottage -brilliant for our dogs – nice location – good spar with excellent butcher in spar – sad not many places to eat locally – just loved the sound off sea x

It’s a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Wales, with nice view towards the sand dunes and ocean and most of the garden is not overlooked. The cottage is smaller than it looks in the photos and whilst it was a perfect size for us as one couple and would work well for couple and two kids, it would be a bit tight for larger groups. Our only issue with the cottage was the hot tub, which was one of the primary reasons for booking it over the New Year’s Eve period. The reality of a wood fired hot tub and the wet and windy Welsh weather in January meant we just couldn’t get the wood burning stove going strong enough to heat the hot tub and gave up after burning through two bags of logs which you have to pay extra for. We felt we paid a premium for a place with a hot tub over this period so were disappointed to not be able to use it. We were also given to believe that there was a local pub within walking distance but this turned out to be a venue that was part of the local campsite.

We had a fantastic stay! Farm fresh eggs and homemade lemon drizzle was a nice touch! Lots of lovely beaches nearby and we were blessed with mild weather for the winter! 10/10 would stay again 😊

Lovely comfortable cottage, helpful host and tasty homemade lemon drizzle cake on arrival! Excellent location to explore Barmouth, Harlech and the Snowdonia National Park. We would recommend to people looking for a well located quiet stay.

Quaint and comfortable cottage. Was great for toddlers with the large green garden and kitchen/diner space. The hot tub was a lovely way to spend the evenings after long walks. Good base for exploring the coast and Snowdonia. Beach is an easy walk but most amenities are a drive/train.

We thoroughly enjoyed our week stay at Y-Felin. The cottage is quaint and comfortable with plenty of room for roaming toddlers (the garden was fab for this!). The hot tub was a great bonus for enjoying the peaceful evenings after long walks. Overall a great base for a family exploring the Welsh coast and Snowdonia.

What can i say? Wonderful cottage, absolutely stunning views of the sun set, we had a brilliant time and would certainly stay here again with our 2 dogs,
Thank you

A lovely relaxed stay. Very quiet but just what is needed after hectic work times

Just returned from a week at this lovely cosy cottage. It has everything you need and we used the wood burning hot tub on one of the sunnier days we had! Would definitely return. Some lovely places close by to eat out too.

Lovely cottage. Really cosy. Perfectly clean and had everything we needed in the house. Not much in walking distance but that’s fine. Lovely hosts who provided homemade cake and eggs from their chickens and logs for the fire. Lovely stay.

We had a lovely stay at Y-Felin. The cottage had everything we needed and the large enclosed garden was just perfect for our dog. Highly recommended.

We have stayed here before. It remains a charming and well-appointed cottage. Good, large garden that is well enclosed for dogs. Good facilities and a great location.

We’ve just enjoyed a week staying in the beautiful Y Felin. The farmhouse is stunning, we loved the thick stone walls, exposed beams, and latch doors. The house is lovely, the decor clean and bright and the bed comfortable. After a couple of hours the underfloor heating made the lounge warm and cosy. The large garden was very natural, and not overly tamed… we loved it. We didn’t use the hot tub.
Only recommendations would be a couple of new sofas, a new TV as the picture quality was very poor, and a rubber mat for the bath, as it was slippery using the shower. Apart from those bits we’d definitely stay again.

We were up visiting family in Tal y Bont and staying here was perfect for us. The cottage was beautiful and clean with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Didn’t use the hot tub…..maybe next time!
Big Thanks
Stu & Na Morgan

We absolutely fell in love with Y-Felin and had a wonderful restful Christmas we’ll remember forever. As soon as we got back home, we booked our next stay! This is a beautiful, private, warm cosy cottage with everything you need. Location is amazing close to the beach and dunes, Harlech castle and stunning mountain hiking.

I highly recommend this cottage as a cosy base to explore the very pretty coasts around Criccieth, Harlech and Barmouth. The scenery is amazing and the people are very welcoming. The cottage is gorgeous! We had 2 dogs with us and it was perfect for us all. Inside the cottage is well heated and cosy with a well fitted kitchen and nice bathroom. We were very comfy there and loved snuggling up in the evening with the curtains closed. Outside there is a very big garden and a huge field so the dogs were in heaven! There was a lovely welcome basket with crisps, homemade cake and free range eggs which was a lovely surprise. The communication with the owners was excellent so don’t hesitate to book here!! Thanks

We loved the decor, clean, great garden, better garden furniture would be good, hot tub was great, kitchen was well equipped but I had anticipated some things wouldn’t possibly be there, great location. Loved it.

We visited in May and had a wonderful week. It’s a beautiful, clean cottage and the welcome pack was much appreciated (the lemon cake was delicious!). We used the hot tub each night – very relaxing and a lovely view over the fields. The spacious garden and adjoining field was perfect for our two large dogs. A short drive to Dyffryn beach where we saw dolphins one morning. Harlech beach is a favourite of ours too.

We found the bed a little small and uncomfortable but that was the only negative really. Would love to stay again.

Lovely peaceful cottage with a sea view

We have lost count how many times we have stayed at Y-Felin, it must be at least 5 if not more. It is perfect for us and the dogs with it’s large secure garden. It’s a great location to travel to local beaches and attractions. The cottage is clean, cosy and well equipped, the bed is so comfortable it’s like sleeping on a cloud. Thanks for a wonderful holiday once again. P.S. I have pruned the dying potted shrub and watered it daily and it is now sprouting new leaves and coming back to life!

Excellent and 4 blue sky days out of 4 – beat that in mid April!

Wow what a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it. The hot tub was a lovely touch and fun to work out how to use it and get it hot. The area was lovely and the people all welcoming. Highly recommend for a peaceful get away in a beautiful part of the country

Y Felin is a great house for a small family with a dog (which is luckily what we are). Superb location, with a fully enclosed garden and a lovely quiet walk to the beautiful beach. The hot tub is a fantastic place to unwind after whatever Snowdonia activities you’ve been up to and the views from the window seats upstairs are wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.

Perfect place for my husband and I for a few days away. Very clean and well appointed. The enclosed garden was ideal for our dog Bailey. The welcome pack was lovely 🥰

Only thing I needed was a sieve!😂
Thank you

Stayed here for a week in October weather wasn’t brilliant but the cottage was clean and comfortable. Views from the cottage were lovely and good walk down to the beach from the cottage which our dog loved.

Stayed for a week in June at this cottage. Peaceful, quiet and special…..enough said 😊

A beautiful place, so peaceful yet close to some great pubs, restaurants and a beach with plenty of walks.

Another lovely stay in a Dioni cottage. Beautiful setting, very peaceful. We enjoyed watching and listening to the birds in the garden, especially the swallows. Some lovely walks from the cottage, we even walked to the beach this time. One small thing we missed was having a radio in the kitchen but other than that we found the cottage very comfortable and would definitely stay again.

We had a wonderful time at your cosy cottage. We felt very much at
home, once we had worked out the travel cot!! I can’t beleive we were so
inept!!

One comment we would like to make is that the fridge is a little small
for a family of 4. As we had the baby, and the dogs, we weren’t able to
eat out so brought along a fair bit of food and it was a constant juggle
moving things around inside the very crammed fridge. That apart the
cottage is very comfortable and our daughter and son in law enjoyed
christening the hot tub!

It’s a beautiful part of the world and we do hope we can visit again.

We have just returned from a 3 night stay in Y-Felin. All I can say is what an amazing place this was to stay in. It was spotless, which is what I find most important in somewhere to stay. It was equipped with everything we needed and the lemon drizzle cake was just the best I’ve ever tasted and along with the fresh eggs etc was a most thoughtful and greatly appreciated touch.

The whole place just has a wonderful & relaxed feel to it. Everything was lovely with very tasteful and well thought out finishing touches. The sun was shining the whole time so we were able to enjoy the beautiful gardens and walks to the nearby beach which was even better than 2 that we drove to, including Barmouth!

If we had to be really negative we found the bed to be so uncomfortable and didn’t sleep well any of the nights 🙁 but despite that it was lovely having such a peaceful background, no noises or light apart from the beautiful stars to look up at. Just a really delightful stay 🙂

We will definitely be looking to stay at more of your lovely properties. Thank you.

Hi we’ve just returned from our 4 day stay in beautiful north wales and the lovely Y-Felin cottage.
Firstly the cottage is beautiful plenty of space for the 2 of us and woody our miniature schnauzer who loved the garden with the added bonus of it been enclosed the cottage is very well equipped with every you need for a short or even longer break very clean when we arrived and the welcome pack was a nice touch (lemon drizzle cake amazing 😋)
Easy access to all local beaches we enjoyed visiting barmouth with the dog friendly beaches.
And the local walks around the village.
We had fantastic weather and the sunsets on an evening were amazing. Would definitely use dioni
cottages again and would highly recommend.
If we were picking the only issue we had was the duvet could have been off better quality and maybe a door stop we had to keep putting a shoe up to the door to keep it open. Other than that lovely peaceful break definitely return

Loved this cottage, wouldn’t mind owning it. Clean and tidy, lovely welcome pack, plenty of room for the dog to play. The only criticism Is the bathroom could do with a hand rail to help get in and out of the bath/shower.

Lovely cottage, high standard of decor and cleanliness throughout, and generous welcome pack. Underfloor-heated tiles on the ground floor were a boon. Great enclosed garden for our two dogs and the nearby beaches were outstanding.

This was our third stay in Dyffryn Ardudwy and our second at Y-Felin
We found the property very clean and having read previous reviews the only spiders were outside.
Ideally located for walks in the quieter southern end of Snowdonia National park and the challenging Rhinog mountains, away from the crowds of Snowdon.
If you keep an eye on the Barmouth tide times you can have a great time on the local beautiful sandy beaches
We had a week of gastronomic treats with ice cream in Beddgelert, Beer from the Purple Moose Brewery shop in Porthmadog, Pizza from Tony’s in Tal-Y-Bont and award winning Pork and leek sausages at the local butchers, yum!
If you could fit a kingsize bed in the master bedroom and find a measuring jug for the kitchen it would be absolutely perfect.

This was our third stay in Dyffryn Ardudwy and our second at Y-Felin
We found the property very clean and having read previous reviews the only spiders were outside.
Ideally located for walks in the quieter southern end of Snowdonia National park and the challenging Rhinog mountains, away from the crowds of Snowdon.
If you keep an eye on the Barmouth tide times you can have a great time on the local beautiful sandy beaches
We had a week of gastronomic treats with ice cream in Beddgelert, Beer from the Purple Moose Brewery shop in Porthmadog, Pizza from Tony’s in Tal-Y-Bont and award winning Pork and leek sausages at the local butchers, yum!
If you could fit a kingsize bed in the master bedroom and find a measuring jug for the kitchen it would be absolutely perfect.

The cottage was lovely and well equipped with everything that we needed. The enclosed garden was fabulous and very private with good parking facilities. Very quiet little village which is ideal. And the distance to the beach was fabulous.

Good location with a pleasant walk to the beach along quiet lanes. The dunes were stunning, lovely long walks along the coast. The village had all we needed to self cater, great butchers and excellent ice cream at one of the cafes. We didn’t get in the car until we had to go home. Garden was perfect for the dogs to have a run around and we managed to sit outside in some autumnal sunshine. Property was well equipped and clean. It’s an area we would like to explore again so we may be back!

Although the property had lovely sea views from the bedrooms, the house was not clean. You couldn’t see out of the kitchen window, so had to clean, the bannister was completely black, so had to clean. There were over 28 spiders in the kitchen alone. 26 in my daughter’s room and our room was just full of cobwebs. When only allowed to arrive after 4.00pm and leave at 9.00am totally unacceptable. This is the first Holiday we have had in 2 years – gutted I had to spend hot of our previous time cleaning. Customer service from Dioni totally unacceptable. I have never complained before!

Y Felin is a lovely cottage. The welcome hamper is thoughtful and the cake was delicious and the eggs were very tasty. Thank you. The cottage is perfectly situated for walking and the view is a bonus, especially watching the sunset from the living room window. A perfect picture. It is clean and homely. The garden is great for relaxing and the dog loved it and safe for him to wander around. My only suggestions are for a walk in shower and possibly lighter duvets. We had brilliant weather, which if course helps. All in all a very relaxing week.

We had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed our stay at Y Felin. The cottage is private, gated and easily located on a quiet road. It has a lovely large sunny garden for adults and kids to enjoy. Extra garden chairs and BBQ equipment etc in the secured shed. All the essentials are provided inside. It was clean, cosy and the underfloor heating was nice on the one rainy afternoon we had! It’s a perfect location for accessing nearby towns of Barmouth and Harlech. The beaches themselves are all lovely, we visited Barmouth, Harlech, dyffryn and Aberdyfi and our favourite was actually Dyffryn as it is so vast and tranquil. The walk there is very scenic and safe for young kids, with animals to see along the way and sand dunes for miles. We would love to return.

Y Felin is the perfect seaside cottage – a 20 minute walk from a stunning and largely deserted beach, with a lush, peaceful garden and beautiful views of the sea and farmland. It’s brilliantly located between the coast and the mountains, with plenty of great walks nearby offering an amazing variety of landscapes – not only the coastline but hills and mountains, valleys, forest and lakes. Inside, the cottage has everything you might want – it’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into pre-empting guest needs – and there is a great welcome pack with useful information, maps and walking books. We really appreciated the delicious home made cake on arrival! The bedrooms are really comfy and there is easy to use heating if the evenings turn chilly. Dyffryn Ardudwy is quite a sleepy village but has everything you need and I slept really well thanks to the sea air and the peace and quiet. Although the cottage is traditional, there is nothing fusty about it – the decor is really beautiful and it was a real pleasure staying there. We’d love to go again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Y-Felin. We were very positively impressed by the cleanliness, how well equipped and well organised the cottage & everything was. The wifi is good, the bed comfy, the garden pretty and very enjoyable on a sunny day. The cake and eggs the host left for us were a lovely touch. When I asked if the heating would be on –as the forecast for our stay was for some chill weather— the response was swift and we arrived to a most comfortably warm cottage (and the weather did turn out to be rather nice for quite a bit of our stay).
The cottage is charming and the surrounding area very beautiful- with the neighbouring fields with cattle and sheep, village cottages dotted around, sand dunes and, at the end, the sea on sight. There is a pleasant walk to the beach too.
Thank you!

Just got back from a lovely few days at Y-Felin, a lovely cosy cottage with everything you need.

Exceptionally clean, comfy beds, great shower, well equipped kitchen and some nice touches around the cottage. The welcome pack was a lovely touch with fresh eggs, tea & coffee and a lovely lemon drizzle cake, the nicest I have ever tasted.

The log fire was lovely and we made use of it a couple of times, although the underfloor heating and central heating was more than warm enough.

Plenty of bedroom storage with enough wardrobe hangers, drawer space etc.. A well kept large garden, not overlooked and private, weather was hit and miss but still managed to sit outside on the picnic bench a few times. Nice sized bathrooms & bedrooms with great views from the window seat and the chairs that were in the bedrooms.

Nice quiet location, lovely garden and plenty of room for the car.

We were sad to leave and had a great time, would definitely return here and recommend the cottage, thanks for letting us share your beautiful cottage

We stayed at Y Felin for Easter following what has been a very long Winter through just under 5 months of Wales in lockdown. The weather was fabulous so we were able to enjoy the garden that was well maintained and secure for our dog to roam. The cottage was wonderful, the under floor heating took the edge from the chilly evenings of an early Spring. Gorgeous welcome basket and the lemon drizzle cake made by Louise was delicious – thank you. The cottage was well equipped and we had everything we needed. The location is great, the beach is a good walk but nothing challenging and is amazing once there. The station is a 10 minute walk with regular trains into Barmouth. We hope to return later in 2021. Thanks Dioni the last minute breakaway was just what we needed and the cottage was fabulous. Thank you

Y Felin is a beautiful cottage with stunning sunsets lighting up the rooms , If your lucky enough to have the sunny weather we did . Perfectly clean and comfortable , lovely and quiet but close to amenities.
The field was a great bonus for our Dogs .
We had to cut out holiday short tragically, but will be back again to such a little gem .
Thank you for the welcome basket it was so thoughtful .

Just returned from a great week at Y-Felin, very clean cottage with all the facilities required for a relaxing week away. This is our second Dioni break and we have a third booked. The service is amazing, cottages great, locations etc all good. Welcome hamper is a really lovely touch.
Really enjoyed it – thank you.

Really cozy cottage with gorgeous views from the bedroom window seats.
Our collie LOVED having the big field next to the cottage to race around in… the beach is walking distance and far more beautiful and peaceful than Barmouth or Harlech. A great place to stay with or without children and dog!

We returned last week after a really delightful stay at Y-Felin. Very sadly one of our dogs had died the day before we arrived and coming to Dyffryn was so wonderful and helped enormously. Dyffryn was my husband’s childhood home so we are very familiar with the area and slightly biased (!) to say that Bennar beach is our favourite place – probably in the world. Our dogs adore being there too and I think we know every sand dune as we walk miles there each day.
We haven’t stayed at Y-Felin before (although I think we have used Dioni) but we are definitely coming back. This charming little cottage offered everything we love about being back in Wales, warm and friendly, well equipped, comfy chairs, hot water and a lovely gift basket with Louise’s lemon drizzle cake to enjoy. Nothing intimidating to worry about breaking and very practical to keep clean after beach visits…so important!
Good WiFi but don’t expect phone signal for your mobile phone inside the cottage, you might get it in the garden. Having the enclosed garden and access to the field makes this a perfect place for dogs and then finding his bed was on a heated floor was bliss!
From Y-Felin you can get to anywhere in North Wales and there are endless walks, cycle routes and train rides to enjoy. In the village just up the lane from the cottage there are two great little cafes, Fox’s who sell probably anything you might need along with newspapers / post office and London House, the excellent butcher / grocer / general store. There is a largish co-op in Barmouth but please support the village stores if you can. And everyone is quite friendly and helpful – even if you don’t speak Welsh!
Check the tide times but with Barmouth, Dyffryn and Harlech on your doorstep you will always find there is somewhere to walk safely.
There are lots of things to do in this area with the children if the weather isn’t lovely – check local information as you might need to book ahead.
(p.s. It would be good if the towel rail could be made to work properly please?)
Already looking forward to our next visit, thank you for sharing Y-Felin with us. Christine and Meyrick Williams

Had a great time at y felin lovely cottage nice and clean and warm nice gesture with the goodies on arrival The 2 single beds could be better I would hate to think 2 couples were stopping there a few niggles in the kitchen my niggles everyone else might disagree a couple of decent wine glasses and a few pint glasses wouldn’t go amiss couple of measuring jugs for the microwave would be good I know it’s nothing but these little things go a long way and I’m only probably saying what other people are thinking. The garden was great all enclosed for the dogs also the field was great they loved to run round it . It’s in a great location on edge of village nice walk to the beach and only 30 mins walk to the nearest pub which was very nice 2 mile the other way the Victoria inn do great food cost us £5 in a taxi. All in all I would recommend this cottage and would definitely go back myself .The owners were good I had contact with them and it was all good well done we would probably use another cottage from this website next time as they all look good thanks for letting us use your cottage

We fell in love with this cottage! Everything was beautifully clean and welcoming. The garden and the extra field was wonderful for our 2 dogs as was the nearby beach. We had a great time and we will be back!

We had a lovely peaceful week at Y-Felin. Great place for a romantic break and spotlessly clean. Underfloor heating is so nice. The dogs loved the garden and luxury of having a field attached. Short drive to beautiful long sandy beaches and the mountains as well as Harlech, Barmouth, Portmerion and more. Short walk to local shop too.

Had a lovely week spent taking the dog too the beach and visiting the area.Arrived on the Saturday 12 Oct heavens opened and it rained nearly all day,but got back to cottage put clothes on radiator on stairs soon dryed.Log fire soon warms up living room found kitchen floor a bit cold.But all in all would love to go back and visit the area again lovely cottage and very nice people running it,lovely little tray of goodies on arrival went down well .oct12 2019.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Y Felin, a very comfy & cosy cottage. Two things that could be added are a non slip bath mat & some bigger bath towels. The welcome pack was a nice touch & the lemon drizzle cake was yummy.
All in all we had a great stay nice & peaceful too with fab views out the bedroom windows….thank you

Lovely two-up/two-down cottage on the edge of the village. Felt private and quiet – gorgeous log-burning stove in living room. About half-an hour or a short drive to the most amazing beach and dunes. One of nearby pubs is closed and other is under new ownership and is refurbishing. Otherwise, everything you could need within a walk or a short drive.

We had a lovey stay in y-Felin. The cottage was equipt with everything we needed for our family especially the littlest one! Having a cot and high chair was really convienient.
It’s a really nice place to stay and was very cosy inside with the log fire lit and the roaring winds / storm outside.
We would definitely stay again, for longer next time.

The 4 of use (2 couples) had the BEST time at this cozy little cottage! The welcome basket was a lovely little touch too!! Brilliant location to go and explore Snowdonia! The cottage was fully equipped for our stay and the garden was a lovely little sun trap! Views from the bedrooms were beautiful!! We would definitely come back! Thank you!!

Just returned from a lovely break at Y-Felin, the cottage is beautiful and located down a quiet lane, the cottage has everything you would need for your stay, we had a lovely welcome basket with eggs, crisps, teas, coffee, hot chocolate sachets and a fabulous lemon drizzle cake homemade by louise.The barn to the left of the property has been beautifully renovated. Our dogs loved the field attached to the property, just a short 20min walk to the beach, situated in a lovely village with a fabulous butcher inside the spar, post office and petrol station, 2 cafe’s. Lovely mountain walks from your door step,there is a path that takes you from the property at side up to the road, will definitely book again with Dioni, Thankyou.

Great location and lovely cottage with well enclosed garden suitable for dog.
Loved the lemon drizzle cake thanks Louise and went well with cup of tea.
Lots of excellent places to eat especially The Nobar and Barmouth good for biking.

Had a lovely break, this is the 3rd Dioni cottage we have stayed in and it was very cosy, loved the underfloor heating, the lemon drizzle cake was very nice too, lots of great walks through the lanes and onto the beach, the weather was very nice, will be trying another Dioni cottage soon

A beautiful cottage in lovely grounds.

had a lovely week in cottage,weather very hot and lots of walks to beach with dog,also used train to go to Barmouth and Harlech.
lots of lovely places to drive,we were returning to the cottage as we were there in 2014

We had a lovely week in this well furnished and comfortable cottage. The garden is very pleasant. It is convenient for the local beaches and walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside. The shops in the village are good and we enjoyed meals at Tony’s and Ysgethin Inn in Tal-y-Bont and The Mermaid fish bar for fish ‘n chips in Barmouth. Thank you so much Louise for the delicious lemon drizzle cake, the eggs, crisps and teabags. It was lovely to find them in the warm kitchen when we arrived. A non slip mat in the shower would be good.

had a great weekend, spent most of our time on the wonderful beaches from Harlech down to Barmouth. Our dog had an amazing time. We are all exhausted but very happy! Will stay in the area again. You have an excellent selection of cottages.

Lovely warm cottage thank you. It has everything you need. Our stay was delayed due to family illness and we would loved to have stayed longer.

Lovely house, lovely area.

Lots of good places to eat. Good walks, nice clean beach.

Would visit again.

We’ve been visiting the Barmouth area for many years and this was our fourth stay at Y Felin, so we feel very much at home there.
The house is gorgeous and so is it’s location.
It’s Perfect for dog owners with its’ secure garden and also the use of the field.
Slight niggles were that there was no spare bin bag and only two dishwasher tablets were provided.
Also, only a small quantity of logs provided for the week.

Had a lovely holiday in your delightful cottage very relaxing. If I had one suggestion we could have done with a bigger freezer.I would also like to compliment you on your superb refurbishment of the old barn it looks magnificent.

Paula, Andrew, Ursula and Gwen (border collie) have just returned from a great stay at Y Felin. Gwen was in Heaven with her own safe garden, field and private brook! The cottage is as lovely as it looks on-line. Great touches include the welcome pack of Welsh tea, eggs and Louise’s homemade lemon drizzle cake – to die for! As a regular self-caterer I am quite organised about bringing food for the week but when I visit next time I won’t be so concerned – the local Spar (a seven minute walk) is extremely well-stocked (even root ginger). They also have a prize-winning butcher’s in store so don’t go without trying the range of homemade sausages – on the barby if the weather is good – apologies vegetarians! Btw – if you are a Welsh learner like me, this is a great place to get out and practise.

The cottage was perfect. It had everything that we could have ever wanted. The location is absolutely fantastic and the garden and field were ideal for our boys and dogs.
A big thank you to Louise for the Yummy Lemon Drizzle cake and cider, it started our holiday off perfectly.
We loved the beaches, Harlech castle, Barmouth, Mount Snowdon and the waterfalls close by. We only wish we could of had more time.
The Ael y Bryn Hotel serves lovely food and dogs are most welcome. The landlady was lovely. A real nice friendly place.
A can honestly say that we have loved our visit so much that we will definitely be returning. A Big Thank You from us all

My kids and I had a super week at Y Felin. They loved the garden, which was perfect for us as it is safe & enclosed. We enjoyed the delicious lemon drizzle cake left for us by Louise!! A perfect location for exploring the area & we had some great days out at local beaches, Harlech Castle, portmerion and the farm in Llanfair. The only thing to consider is the narrow gate to enter the driveway – we have an Audi Q5 & it just about squeezed through with flatlining parking sensors on both sides, so I wouldn’t fancy trying it in a Range Rover! All in all a lovely cottage and a wonderful holiday!

Had a very busy week staying at your cottage with our grandsons aged 5 and 3. Trains, boats, castles and seaside. Really great location and cottage well equipped.
Thank you.

Y Felin. Another great holiday, our 4th visit to this cottage. Interesting to see the barn conversion progressing. Looks like it will be fabulous. No criticisms whatsoever. Clean and has everything you could possibly want (although I couldn’t find the oven glove – I tried not to let it spoil my holiday lol). Lemon drizzle cake is a legend. Will be back next year for sure.

A lovely cottage in a great location with good views. Loved the cake and cider left for us – thank you! We especially liked the secure garden, the shower and how close it is to the train station. The directions provided were spot on too. We had a lovely time staying at Y Felin and would recommend it.

We had a lovely long weekend in November 2016 and thought the cottage was charming and very comfortable and cosy. My only, very slight, niggle is that a better brighter light would be better in the bathroom but it’s proably not an issue in the summer months.

Another fantastic fortnight at y felin. Next time we’ll come for three weeks! The cottage was perfect for the constantly changing weather, with the beautiful garden and nearby beach for sunny days, and the wood-burning stove, under-floor heating and nearby country strolls for rainy days. Our dog was in heaven. Dog owners : good idea to bring a long tether line for the garden if your dog is an escape artist like ours, and we brought a portable child gate to keep her downstairs (just like at home). The beach is just stunning, and the cadwgan inn is a great stopping off point on the way to/from (or both!) the sea. Dogs are welcome in the cadwgan garden, but not inside, although dogs are allowed int the bar of the ael-y-bron hotel up the hill from the cottage. The trip up cwm nantcol is well worth the climb. And bistro Bermo was even better than it was on our last trip. Can’t wait for our next visit!

Y Felin – The Mill. Dyffryn Ardydwy
One of the loveliest cottages we have stayed in. The private drive and secluded garden and surrounding land in a perfect location, makes for a guaranteed return holiday. Keep an eye out for the Robins eager for a crumb or two, the Swift and other busy bird life and the occasional rabbit that pops into the garden for a nibble on the luscious grass.
Weather in mid August this year was very mixed. On the rainy days we visited Barmouth’s shops, Harlech Castle and made up for the rain with a log fire on our return to the cottage. We had a wonderful walk and climb from Cwm Bychan up the Roman Steps. The day was warm, clear, beautiful and peaceful. We visited Portmeirion and Porthmadog on other days and a brief visit to the beach at Llandanwg with its lovely Church and neat cafe. Eating out?… We recommend Bistro Bermo in Barmouth but do book well in advance of your holiday. Ysgethin Pub nearby has a good atmosphere and does great pub food. Tony’s Restaurant do excellent Pizza and have a good eat in menu. Enjoy!

Very well presented and comfortable cottage.
Lovely garden area with nesting garden birds which gave great pleasure in watching.
A lovely welcome pack the lemon cake was good along with the farm eggs.

Small comments to make that it would have been good to have a anti slip mat in the bath,shower and a larger freezer space.

Thank you for a wonderful stay, weather was sunny for the whole of our stay, cottage was cosy and comfortable, we loved the garden, which was private and peaceful, having a
Our young granddaughter with us she was able to run around safely. Enjoyed eating out at the local pubs, which were good value and food was good. Spent a lot of the time on the beach, due to the good weather.

Just perfect I every way. This is our third trip to Y Felin. Each time we enjoy it more. The location to the train station means we can let the train take the strain and not use the car. Shell Island is a long and easy walk too. The pub on the way back from the beach seems to suck us in every day. Perfect location, legendary lemon drizzle cake, wifi and total silence except the occasional train and the birds singing, what’s not to like.

Enjoyed a last minute 4 day break in this lovely cottage. Thanks to the owners for sorting out the cottage for us to arrive last minute (same day)!! The location, views and garden make the cottage a great base, with the mountains and beach in easy access. Nice pubs and the train station are a few minutes walk if you don’t want to use the car. We enjoyed a lovely walk to the beach and nantcol waterfalls, kayaking on llanberis lake, treetops adventure in betws y coed and the climbing wall in Harlech! So many things to to do in this area, We would definitely return and use Dioni holidays again!

Y-Felin feedback.

Thanks to Louise for a great holiday. Despite the cold and wet, the cottage was a welcoming place to stay – nice, warm and cosy. Directions to the cottage were good and its a great base to explore Snowdonia.
Apart from banging my head a lot on door frames, I can’t fault our stay – The fresh eggs and cake were gratefully received and delicious. I could have done with a shaver socket, but growing a beard for a week was always my plan.

Will gladly visit again.

Stayed here for the second time around.
Never posted a comment first time round wanted to keep this little gem
of a cottage a secret.
I have lived and had many a holiday within this area for fifty years,
you cant beat it!

Hardd!

What a lovely cottage. It’s our 2nd, but not, last stay here. It’s comfortable, practical, tastefully decorated and has lots of additional touches to make the stay memorable. The garden is pet friendly and spacious. The lemon drizzle cake is legendary and if she ever gives out the recipe heaven help my waistline. We are already looking at our diaries to book again.

The cottage was lovely, very well equipped and the lemon drizzle cake was delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to come again.

Lovely week spent at Y Felin. The kids loved playing in the sand dunes and the dog loved the long walks. Good location for days out to castles, beach and towns.

We had such a relaxing, peaceful holiday in this lovely cottage which has a wonderful garden. It was perfect for the dogs with the enclosed garden, large field and quiet beach about a 15 minute walk away. We really hope to return.

Had a great week in this excellent cottage in a perfect location for walking and beaches. Fantastic weather all week cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. Gwion was very helpful and friendly

Cottage is in a great location for walking, beaches, trains, shell island, castles and venturing into Snowdonia for those mountain walks.Very peaceful cottage, lovely garden although too wet to use on our visit, the village has a well stocked couple of shops and two drinking/eating establishments within a short walk.A relaxing couple of weeks was had by us both,so peaceful overslept a few days. Thank you Louise for the cake and they don’t sell eggs that yellow at ASDA!!lovely.

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My husband and I and our Weimaraner Lola had a thoroughly enjoyable short break at Y-Felin recently. The cottage is in a lovely setting, is very well-equipped, comfortable and cosy, and perfectly located for driving to explore Snowdonia, and for walking locally.
The beach was STUNNING! I can’t believe we’ve never been to the area before, it helped having glorious weather, but the wide stretch of beach for miles and miles was reminiscent of the Carribean, absolutely beautiful, with the Snowdonia mountains as a backdrop, wow!
The only downside for us is the dog restrictions on the local beach from May to October so we’d be discouraged from a return visit in the summer months. That aside, we can highly recommend both the cottage and the area.

The cottage was in a convenient location for a first trip to Snowdonia with lovely views and was great for our dogs in terms of the garden and the local walks. It was warm and cosy and lovely and quiet.
I was disappointed at the lack of basic information e.g there was nothing about how the heating worked/timings,rubbish collection, no emergency numbers (GP,vets, hospital), nothing about local amenities other than restaurants. I was also surprised how little was provided in terms of cleaning products, bin bags etc. A cafetiere would also have been great. I have got used to these things being available in cottages in this rent bracket.
Having said all of this we would book again and would come better equipped next time.

We had a fabulous holiday in this amazing location! Beautiful cottage, wonderful weather and everything we needed to help make the holiday so great. The welcome cake and beer were delicious! Beautiful beaches near by and great food in the pub. Perfect location to walk the dogs and exercise them in the field too.
Only one small comment-the windows in the rooms upstairs would benefit from locks as were a bit of a worry with a toddler around.
All in all a fabulous place and we really hope to visit again! Thank you!

we had a great weeks holiday with great weather,location is good for the beach and great walks for the dogs

My friend and I had a wonderful weekend at Y-Felin, we really couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The cottage is really homely, very comfortable and lovely and warm. We really appreciated the added touches… the homemade lemon drizzle cake, the freshly laid eggs and the bottle of beer! We will definitely be back!

What a wonderful weekend just spent at Y Felin. A gift from my best friend for my 40th, we spent a lovely weekend planning her wedding and just enjoying the peace and quiet. A beautiful cottage, cozy and snug but with every essential comfort for living in and, with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen!

The attention to detail gives it a lovely luxury feel, and a lovely welcome basket with fresh eggs from the farm, tea, coffee, a bottle of Snowdonia Ale and a home made lemon drizzle cake (which was AMAZING) brings home how much this is a family run business.

An absolute pleasure and we both said we want to come back! Thank you.

Wonderful weekend stay in the cottage. Beautiful location and so well equipped, the log burner, underfloor heating and special touches such as the hearts located around the cottage made it very special. Being able to just walk from the cottage to the beach or village was a real bonus and the beach is spectacular, Nell our Border Collie had a great time!
We will recommend the cottage and location to anyone and undoubtedly we will be back for a longer stay next time.

We’ve just come back from a lovely break at Y Felin.Except for the last day the weather was perfect.The cottage is gorgeous,warm and clean,simple but not basic and had everything needed.Although it’s in a village you felt as if you could be in the middle of nowhere with it’s views out towards the sea.The garden was secure and sheltered by the barns which partly surround it.As we had our dogs with us this was a bonus and would have been enough however there was also the large field which again was very securely fenced and brilliant for quick walks in the morning.We were really impressed that we were allowed to take three dogs,and more than happy to keep them downstairs which we do at home anyway.We would definitely recommend Y Felin.

Perfect peace and quiet in this lovely cottage. We came fully prepared for a walking holiday with boots, waterproofs, etc., but the weather was so spectacular, we spent two whole weeks basking on the glorious beach. It was actually too hot for any major treks into the hills! The cottage had pretty much everything we needed, and was really cosy, with plenty of good books. The garden is a delight, full of birdsong from robins and blackbirds, and we really enjoyed using the barbecue while watching the sunset, and strolling around the field. A great stile, by the way, built from stone, and with a strange little metal gate at the top. We loved looking at the dunes and the sea from the bedrooms (and from the bath). Of the two pubs within 10-mins strolling distance, we preferred the Cadwgan Inn. It’s slightly further away, but very friendly, and it does good pub grub at reasonable prices. It’s also handy for a drink on the way to/from that fantastic beach, or while waiting for the local train. Our only regret was that the weather was so warm that we never had a reason to light the fire in the living room. We’ll definitely be back, and look forward to doing some long walks in the beautiful countryside close to the cottage.

Y Felin is a beautiful cottage, we all liked it very much. The wheater was really lovely and we collected many shells on Shell Island which is near by.

The kitchen has everythin you need. There could be a bit more of glasses and cutlery when you want to use the dishwasher and you have booked the cottage with 4 people.

We’d like to come back some day and recommend this cosy cottage.

Stayed at the cottage over the new year, cosy, warm and welcoming. The welcome hamper much appreciated.
Had a very relaxing week ,the beach is excellent for walking with the dogs despite the weather throwing everything at us.
Would recommend and would like to return in the summer.

Jackie,Gary and the dogs Angus Archie and Oscar

Y felin is a beautiful traditional cottage with everthing that you need in it, the under floor heating made the cottage really cosy in the middle of January, beautifully decorated. Situated a 20 min walk from the beach and inbetween Barmouth and Harlech looking out over fields, it was really peaceful and relaxing. Loads of land for the dogs to run around in, only downside was the note we got when we arrived asking for the dogs not to go upstairs, having paid extra for the dogs and not been made aware of this before we booked was disappointing and probably would of chosen a more dog friendly cottage, however, without the dogs would highly recommend this cute cottage.

Another excellent week at Y Felin. Weather good all week didn’t need the fire lighting as cottage so cosy & warm. Excellent Italian food to be enjoyed at Tony’s in Tal Y Bont. Plenty to see and do and yet again a week was not enough! Although one place to avoid is the James Pringle outlet at Llanfairpwlll etc – total tourist trap a waste of time and money and service in the cafeteria is non existent!
Great place will be back again.

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very well equipped, warm and comfortable (a nice touch was cake, beer and eggs on arrival). Great location – would recommend a laze in the bath (if you catch the sun just right, the view from the window is quite wonderful). Quiet, peaceful and ideally situated for seeing the best of North Wales. Lovely to sit in the garden with a glass or two, listening to the tiny stream and soaking up the sun. Monty could not wait to get into the paddock!
One evening returning on the train from Barmouth we suprised a badger in the garden, wonderful.
A great, refreshing and relaxing week.

Just retruned from a fabulous week with my husband, our 2 best friends and our dogs,
It is perfect for walks to the beach with a conveniently situated pub half way however the dogs are not allowed inside.
The cottage is really convenient for the railway station so we suggest you park the cars and relax and enjoy the fabulous coastal railway.
We loved the look of the wood burners and are already talking about returning for a winter break.

Diana, Jim, Georgi & Twan

We have just spent a week at the cottage and had a fantastic time. The cottage was very clean and homely and was well equipped for our stay. We spent time walking around the village and found the beach which was great, thankfully the weather was kind to us, but even on a bad day I think that walk would still have been lovely.
We would visit again in the not too distant future and would like to thank you for making our week away very pleasant and enjoyable.

Di, Andrew, Alice and Libby, plus our Jack Russell, Meg.

Spent a lovely week in the cottage and could not fault it. Very clean, homely, warm and great views. Beautiful walks along amazing beaches and countryside….the perfect location for a peaceful, get away from it all holiday. Took the train to Barmouth, visited Betwys Y Coed and and did the precipice and panoramic walks but our top tip would be to just enjoy what’s right on your doorstop…. 🙂

We had a long weekend break from 8th – 11th March to celebrate my birthday. The cottage was lovely; clean, warm and had everything we needed for a nice break. The location was great with the train station being only 5 minutes away, so it was good to give the car a rest and use the train into Barmouth. (Can I make a suggestion that there is a train timetable in the cottage, as I couldnt get on to the internet on my phone to get train times)

We did lots of walking and highly recommend the Mawddach Trail, starting at the Bridge in Barmouth with a stop off at the George Inn and we also ate a few nights at The Last Inn, which we found very friendly and welcoming.

We had a nice welcome when we arrived, to find that the heating was on and a bara brith cake waiting for us

We visit the area of North Wales regularly, so we’ll be checking out more properties from Dioni, if all of them are this standard, then I will be back!

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20/10/12-27/10/12, our first visit to Y Felin. The cottage was cosy and very well appointed and also spotless. Jess and Nell loved the garden and the field. They also enjoyed the endless empty beaches. Blessed with good weather which was a surprise !!. Toured the area with plenty to see and do. Also enjoyed some splendid walks in the hills. The scenery around the Mawddach Estuary was stunning and we enjoyed our lunch at the George 3rd Inn after one of the walks in the area. We will definately be back in the future and have already recommended the cottage to one of our friends.
Jan, Graham and Linda and not forgetting Jess and Nell.

Y Felin is a cosy cottage ideal for couples or a family of four. Furnished and decorated to a high standard it has underfloor heating and two log burners making it even cosier.

We (2 adults and 2 five year olds) stayed for a couple of nights as we were attending a friend’s wedding in Barmouth. The reception/evening do was in Tal Y Bont, making Y Felin an excellent base.

When we arrived there was a ‘welcome basket’ with teas, coffee, hot chocolate, welsh cakes, bara brith and a bottle of beer – all unexpected but a detail which made all the difference. You immediately felt at home.

Living in Wales we had already done many of the things that are to do in this area. The scenery is breathtaking and Y Felin is only 5 minutes from the beach with the mountains of Snowdonia National Park to the East. For a family wishing to have a central base with access to tourist attractions, beach and countryside but without the time restrictions associated with hotels/guest houses, this is ideal. Will definitely be back!

Diolch o galon, cawsom amser hyfryd dros ben a’r bwriad yw dychwelyd yn y dyfodol.

Lovely, comfortable and cosy cottage in a very peaceful location. Large garden ideal for the dogs.
This was our first visit to Wales for a holiday.
Stunning scenery, friendly people and much to see and do.
Well worth a visit are Llechwydd slate caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Sygun copper mine, Beddgelert. Plenty of walking (countryside and beach) for both humans and dogs.
The butcher is every bit as good as everyone else has said – look out for the salt marsh lamb, it is the best you will taste.
The cottage is a handy location with easy access from Caernarfon to Aberystwyth and all points in between.
Already looking forward to our next visit!!!!
Andrew, Elizabeth and three very tired dogs

June 22-29. We’ve stayed in several dog friendly cottages so far and this is definitely one of the best. Rather a wet week, but the under floor heating meant a dry dog and warm clothes within minutes; a great help. The cottage was much more spacious inside than we expected and my husband (who is 6′ 4″) had no problems once he got used to the low doorways. Y Felin is beautiful, clean and homely. It was so welcoming and such a pleasure to be treated as civilised grown ups by the owners: we have stayed in cottages where dos and don’t notices were all over the walls.
We will recommend the cottage and would definitely stay again. The location is great and the area brilliant in all weathers.

Me, my sister and our partners have just got back from a fabulous weeks break at Y Felin. The cottage was very cozy and the underfloor heating a luxury on cold tired feet after long walks. The beds are very comfy and it has all the facilities you need as well as being in a peaceful but still a great location, just a short walk to the gorgeous long stretch of clean sandy beach, three pubs all within walking distance, two of which are on the way back from the beach, bonus! We had three nine month old pubs with us who had all thought they had died and gone to heaven with plenty of exploring to do in the paddock and the stunning walks embedded in the Welsh countryside and beach walks along the coast and sand dunes. Only a 5 minute drive into the quiet but picturesque village of Harlech which has fantastic views and just a 10 minute drive into the slightly busier but much bigger town of Barmouth. Dolgellau is less than half an hour and has some nice pubs and shops and a big pet store for all your needs including a vet just in case you need it. Porthmadog is not too far a journey either but we preferred the prettier towns, although we did find the best fish and chip shop there! Dolgoch falls is a MUST DO and is a short but beautiful walk surrounded by stunning waterfalls and gorgeous countryside, it’s only a 45 minute drive on the way to Tywyn on the interesting back roads and is certainly no boring journey! We would definitely recommend Y Felin! And since this is the second dioni cottage holiday we’ve had and thoroughly enjoyed, I’m sure we’ll be back next year, the cottages are very well looked after, cosy and clean! It’s the perfect UK getaway! Thank you Dioni!

We only booked Y Felin on a whim just before Feb half term started, fancying a winter short break. We were delighted with the cottage both inside and out, being full of character and comfort, in a lovely location, and most importantly for us, being safe and ideal for our dogs as well as us. With a lovely garden and big field beside the property, the convenience of the village facilities within walking distance, and a lovely walk to the beach from the doorstep, the only fault we could find with this holiday was that it was too short! We’ll definitely be back soon!

We arrived on a beautiful sunny evening to the wonderful cottage of Y Felin. We quickly settled in and were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the garden, something we enjoyed throughout our stay. The location is ideal and there are plenty of local provisions. We enjoyed the local walks and beach aswell as the option of going further afield. We would not hesitate to recommend and re-book in the future.

It’s difficult to find something original to say about this beautiful area and the cosy cottage. We enjoyed a trip across the 1879 toll bridge over the Mawddach Estuary at Penmaenpool and a meal and a pint in the George III inn watching the birdlife and the cyclists/walkers making best use of an old railway track path. The line was closed by Beeching and the walk featured in one of Julia Bradbury’s TV programmes along old railway-track paths. The Nantcol waterfalls are worth a visit and you don’t need to be an intrepid climber to see them! For photographers, you must go to Portmerion, relive the “Prisoner” and take a walk in the woods that overlook the estuary. However, go early if you want to avoid the hoards of people that flock in. We visited Bennar Beach a few times – the walkway is featured in the picture – not because it is much different to other stretches of fine sand-dunes along the coast but there are toilets by the car-park, and this is an important consideration at our age!

The four of us (2 couples) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very well presented and well equipped character cottage. A first time to North Wales for all of us, we were all blown away by the breathtaking scenary of Snowdonia and the coastline. Staying in a traditional old cottage was the perfect compliment to this and what a great and private location Y Felin is in. We were comfortably able to reach the towns on our list; Betwsy y Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Pwellhi and Barmouth and return home in the evening to enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquillity of Y Felin.
We were able to make good use of the woodburner to keep us warm and cosy, it also created a wonderful ambiance as we played various games. The furthest of two pubs was only a 10 minute walk which allowed us to nip out for a swift half or two and enjoy some Wesh hospitality.
Y Felin created for us a very relaxing and comfortable break, none of us would hesitate to stay there again.

Thanks to Gwion’s flexibility we had a last minute change from Nant to Y Felin. We thought the mile long walk from the village would be a bit too much due to the heavy snowfall. We have visited the area many times and done lots of things but our pre-Christmas trip this year was more of a chill out. The boys loved the grounds of the cottage and spent lots of time playing in the snow. At times we even ventured further afield to go sledging or walk past the station and the holiday park to the sea. It was great to see the contrast between snow, sand and sea at the coastline. The cottage was fantastic, a great base for an active holiday or a warm comfortable environment just for relaxing. The underfloor heating was a real plus for the time of year. We will no doubt be back but we are now going to be spoilt for choice as to where we stay. Was looking forward to staying in Nant but Y Felin was a great venue.

We stayed at y feline for a long weekend and had an absolutely lovely time our lurcher Santa loved the beautiful sandy beech especially playing in the very big sand dunes!! The views from the property were wonderful and the house itself was so comfortable and beautifully furnished with a fab log burner that kept us snug. Property is in a great location as there are plenty of local shops and pubs and Barmouth and Harlech only 10 minutes drive away, we also went to Snowdon for the day which is just under an hours drive. Can’t wait to return and explore more of this beautiful part of Wales.

A cosy and well appointed traditional Welsh cottage with superb nearby unspoilt beaches and walking country. The cottage gardens are enclosed and dog-friendly. Having previously stayed at Byrdir b&b (also owned by Gwion and Louise), the cottage completely met our best expectations – same warm welcome and attention to detail. Thank you for the loan of the book , I will return it next time around.

Had a truely lovely relaxing weekend at Y Felin great weather very sunny for late september delightful cottage warm and cosy . The beach was breath taking and very clean . We had dinner at the hotel across the road on the sunday evening wonderful view and wonderful lamb steaks yummy
Lovely enclosed garden for our dog Roxy , Barmouth is just down the road and is a lovely seaside town with great little shops and cafes we also visited the waterfalls STUNNING.
Really didnt want to leave and cant wait to go back .

July 2010
Lovely, peaceful cottage. Weather raining – no surprise there then, – picked mushrooms in local field.
ideal place to excercise one of our slightly older 4 legged companions.

We didn’t do much, as we just chilled out after a recent family bereavement.
Next time will be more adventurous.
Welcome goodies very much appreciated.
Recommend local butcher, should have bought more meat to take home! , not being a huge meat eater high praise indeed.

July 2010
Lovely, peaceful cottage. Weather raining – no surprise there then, – picked mushrooms in local field.
ideal place to excercise one of our slightly older 4 legged companions.

We didn’t do much, as we just chilled out after a recent family bereavement.
Next time will be more adventurous.
Welcome goodies very much appreciated.
Recommend local butcher, should have bought more meat to take home! , not being a huge meat eater high praise indeed.

We stayed at Y Felin for the last few days of May and first few of June, and had a lovely time. After a rainy day around Harlech (great castle), we then had a wonderfully hot and sunny week. We had bikes with us, and loved cycling along the beach cycle route; those miles of clean, sandy beaches are beautiful. Having such easy access to both coastal and mountain scenery was ideal.

We stayed at Y Felin for the last week in May 2010 and had a fantastic time. The sun was out and it was lovely and warm all week. The cottage was ideal for us ( 2 adults), with sea views from the bedrooms and a lovely garden for relaxing and enjoying an evening glass of wine in. The cottage had all the facilities we needed for the week and was in a good location .The garden was great for our Jack Russell as it was plenty big enough for him to run about in but also secure . The walk to the beach from the cottage is nice and we saw a great sunset . There is a pub by the railway crossing on the walk back to the cottage which does good food for supper. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend Y Felin especially to those with a four legged family member. The booking process was easy and emails were answered promptly. Thank you.

We spent a perfect week in Y Felin in April 2010 and enjoyed fabulous sunny weather. The cottage was ideal for two couples plus one and a half dogs ( a German shepherd and a toy poodle!). It was hard to say who liked the cottage best, us or the dogs. We walked up to the top of the Roman Steps, one of my all time favourite walks, and explored the two burial chambers in Dyffryn, one just by the main road and the second on the hill above. The Mawddach trail along the banks of the estuary was spectacular in the unusually warm spring sunshine, especially ending with lunch at the George III pub by the Toll bridge. Of course the beaches and dunes of Harlech and Dyffryn were at their best: the sea was a mill pond and we virtually had the place to ourselves. It was great to come back to Y Felin and relax in the garden in the sun. We had a great time and would thoroughly recommend the cottage to everyone. Louise and Gwion provide a very warm welcome and we will definitely be back soon.

We spent a wonderful week at Y Felin, waking up to blue skies and sunshine every day – bliss! We spent 3 happy days on beaches at Shell Island and Barmouth and though wrapped up with fleece jackets ended up having to buy suncream to save necks from being burnt… and this was the second week in April!! We couldn’t have hoped for better.
The cottage was very clean and the underfloor heating was fabulous in the cool evenings. Would thoroughly recommend both the cottage and the location for anyone wishing to walk, explore beaches or simply unwind. Hope to return again next year.

We have just had a long weekend at Y Felin and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, everything about it was just perfect – hope to return again soon.

We have just had a long weekend at Y Felin and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, everything about it was just perfect – hope to return again soon.

We have just returned from a long weekend at Y-Felin. The cottage is immaculate, homely and the attention to detail and modern living appreciated. We spent the days mountain biking the Mawddurch Trail and climbing Tryfan. The weather was perfect and I will remember my birthday weekend with affection. Many thanks. We loved it!!! Hope to be back soon.

We have just returned from a long weekend at Y-Felin. The cottage is immaculate, homely and the attention to detail and modern living appreciated. We spent the days mountain biking the Mawddurch Trail and climbing Tryfan. The weather was perfect and I will remember my birthday weekend with affection. Many thanks. We loved it!!! Hope to be back soon.

We had a lovely few days at Y-Felin, it’s a gorgeous cottage, beautifully done & so well kept – we loved the underfloor heating too!
We stayed fairly local, walking in the hills behind the village & in beatiful Cwm Nantcol. Very quiet time of year, but The Plas in Harlech opened just for us & we had a lovely meal there!

We had a lovely few days at Y-Felin, it’s a gorgeous cottage, beautifully done & so well kept – we loved the underfloor heating too!
We stayed fairly local, walking in the hills behind the village & in beatiful Cwm Nantcol. Very quiet time of year, but The Plas in Harlech opened just for us & we had a lovely meal there!

Throughout our week here we enjoyed visiting the local beache. Very much enjoyed crab fishing got 70 crabs on our last night. Enjoyed the slate mine mainly the deep mine. We have settled in so much that now it’s time to go home, could have done with another week. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed.

Throughout our week here we enjoyed visiting the local beache. Very much enjoyed crab fishing got 70 crabs on our last night. Enjoyed the slate mine mainly the deep mine. We have settled in so much that now it’s time to go home, could have done with another week. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed.

Had a lovely week at the cottage – comfortable, picturesque and everything works. Walks down to beach just a good distance. We recomment ‘The Plas’ Restaurant, and the chips are declared ‘wonderful’ by my wife (who is an expert) Evening Meal very good, not cheep but it’s good to ‘push the boat out’ once on the holiday. Steam train trip to Ffestiniog from Porthmadog very enjoyable. We definetly would come back to enjoy another wee.

Had a lovely week at the cottage – comfortable, picturesque and everything works. Walks down to beach just a good distance. We recomment ‘The Plas’ Restaurant, and the chips are declared ‘wonderful’ by my wife (who is an expert) Evening Meal very good, not cheep but it’s good to ‘push the boat out’ once on the holiday. Steam train trip to Ffestiniog from Porthmadog very enjoyable. We definetly would come back to enjoy another wee.

A superb week at the cottage – every comfort and well equipped. The ‘Welcome Basket’ was greatly appreciated. The Arriva Coast railway was extremely useful and excellent value. It saved having to find parking and some of the rather large car park charges. The only drawback – it does not dovetail witht the Ffestiniog Railway Timetable. Looking forward to the opening of the full route of the Welsh highland Railway. A week of fine weather certainly helped us to have such an enjoyable holiday.

A superb week at the cottage – every comfort and well equipped. The ‘Welcome Basket’ was greatly appreciated. The Arriva Coast railway was extremely useful and excellent value. It saved having to find parking and some of the rather large car park charges. The only drawback – it does not dovetail witht the Ffestiniog Railway Timetable. Looking forward to the opening of the full route of the Welsh highland Railway. A week of fine weather certainly helped us to have such an enjoyable holiday.

Have had a few very peaceful days here in the lovely cottage. Have walked along the beach to Shell Island and gathered quite a collection of shells which will go in the garden at home as a constant reminder. Attempted Snowdon, but discovered half way up that had chosen the most difficult route!! Must do homework next time. (Legs still aching 2 days later). Barmouth + Harlech both charming. Didn’t have time to do everything that we wanted as so much to do!! We’ll be back, Thank you Gwion + Louise.

Have had a lovely week. We came for a walking holiday + managed 4 walks within 5 days. Away from Snowdon hotspots would recommend The Dysynni Valley walks from Llanfihangel Y Pennant. The area is ‘monumentaly beautiful’. Also circular route from Beddgelert was well worth the effort (even in snow + sleet!) The cottage is lovely + cosy to return to. (new converts to underfloor heating.) Visited slate mine at Llechwedd on day not walking. Well worth a visit. Deep mine tour excellent. Time went too quickly. Will ensure we visit again + recommend to others.

Thank you very much for a great week in your lovely cottage. Visited all around the local area and had a couple of outstanding meals especially “La Plas” (WELL WORTH A VISIT). HARLECH. Great beaches nearby where Bean (Visla) could run and run. The fire is a must and really ends a great day in front of the tv with your feet up.

Plenty to do, lots of good places to eat. Went to Portmeirion on boxing Day –avoid the restaurant at Castell Daedraeth or check the bill carefully – they tried to charge us and extra £25-00! And the service was terrible. The walk to the local beach is not too long – for those who are not of the walking persuasion! All in All a wonderful week. The cottage and the family running it are second to none – as you will have seen when you walk in.

Had a lovely long break, cottage fantastic, love the underfloor heating! Discovered the visitor centre at Coed Y Brennin. Great tea’s and shortbread not to mention the cycle routes. Wonderfull area. Will visit again.

Had a lovely long break, cottage fantastic, love the underfloor heating! Discovered the visitor centre at Coed Y Brennin. Great tea’s and shortbread not to mention the cycle routes. Wonderfull area. Will visit again.