Ty Gillwood is a beautifully furnished detached cottage with lovely, large gardens and spectacular panoramic views. Situated in the hamlet of Llanymawddwy within the southern part of Snowdonia National Park. This lovely, detached cottage offers a peaceful family getaway with much to explore nearby.
The property lies at the head of the beautiful Dyfi Vally which was granted Biosphere status by United Nations Education and Scientific Cultural Organisation in 2009. Snowdonia was itself granted international Dark Sky status in 2015. This part of mid Wales is a perfect place for activity holidays with beautiful walking routes in the surrounding valleys and mountains. There is plenty for the adventure enthusiasts including cycling, mountain biking, fishing, sailing, paddle boarding and surfing. For the walking or cycling enthusiasts there is also the traffic free Mawddach trail which runs alongside the beautiful Mawddach Estuary. From Dolgellau to Barmouth Coedy Brenin and Dyfi Bike Park provide excellent mountain opportunities over some of the most challenging terrain in the UK. The foot of Bwich-y-Groes the second highest road in wales, is a mile or so up the lane. Bike hire is available at Lake Vyrnwy and Dolgellau.
The Arrans in southern Snowdonia are one of Wales best kept secrets. Aran Fawddwy footpaths run from Llanymawddwy is the highest peak in the range, sits at 905m and the views from the summit, riva Snowdon.
As the area is often mistakenly overlooked, you’ll have the mountains to yourself for hours on end. The linear ridge walk is one of the most straight forward routes in the region and the parormaic views include the peaks of north Snowdonia, Bala Lake and much of mid-Wales.
Other nearby attractions include golf, water sport at Bala Lake and lake Vyrnwy . The spectacular coastline and beaches of Barmouth Aberdovey are approximately . The Dyfi Valkey offers an abundance of scenic walk. Cadair Idris the highest mountain in southern Snowdonia . Whatever you decide to do during your holiday this lovely cottage will be a great base to return to. Beach 23 miles.