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Maesgwm Barn

Ganllwyd, near Dolgellau, North Wales
Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Internet access
Working farm
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Cot available
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At a glance

  • An idyllic stone converted barn on a hillside, with stunning views over the forests and mountains of the Rhinogs and Snowdonia
  • Make friends with the animals on the farm and explore the wonderful, expansive grounds
  • Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with walks and bike rides through the fabulous scenery right on your doorstep
Property code: OC-WAH568

With its enviable location within Snowdonia National Park, this spacious holiday home is a dream for outdoors lovers of both the human and canine kind. It’s on a smallholding so you’ll have farm animals as neighbours, and plenty of space for children and pets to roam in the extensive grounds. The accommodation has room for up to nine guests and three dogs, so is ideal for a trip among extended family or a large group of friends.

The cottage has a quintessentially Welsh look with stone brickwork and gorgeous wooden beams propping up its vaulted ceiling. It’s been beautifully renovated with a modern kitchen and dining table downstairs, and the lounge on a mezzanine platform. With the open-plan layout, you can enjoy each other’s company while enjoying the different sections of the space simultaneously. Sink into one of the sofas with your pet at your feet, or make everyone a coffee in the modern kitchen. The rear patio is a great place to sizzle up a BBQ, which you can tuck into in the fresh air as you admire the surrounding views – don’t forget to save a couple of sausages for your faithful pets!

When it’s time to explore the surrounding area, embark on pet-pleasing rambles through Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park (1.5 miles). The Trawsfynydd Lake area (7 miles) also offers plenty of walking opportunities. The nearest beach is 14 miles away in Barmouth, where you can try out the new ball launcher before heading for some fish and chips or a drink in a dog-friendly pub.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size,1 double, 2 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 ground-floor shower room, 1 first-floor with bath and WC
  • Oven, hob
  • Utility room with washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • TV, DVD and CD in lounge
  • Multi-fuel stove
  • Cot and highchair available
  • BBQ, outdoor dining table and chairs and gated patio to rear, open grassed area to front of property. Guests welcome to explore rest of smallholding
  • Private parking
  • Shop 5 miles, pub 3 miles, beach 15 miles
  • Young children will need supervision by pond and in the grounds beyond the gated patio
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Emma Beagley

This property is personally managed by Emma.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Kirsten 5th April 2026

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Great property for a large family, really well equipped and comfortable. Lots of walks for the dogs and nearby activities for the kids. This is our third time staying with Mai and John, we hope to be back soon

Reviewed by Julia 10th November 2025

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Beautiful location in the forest, feels really remote, up a hill, yet close to Dolgellau. Hosts friendly and helpful, really dog friendly too. Fresh eggs from their chickens. House really comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Howard 20th September 2025

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Maesgwm Barn was amazing. Lovely accomodation perched on a hill in the forest park. The location was very peaceful with views out over the hills and mountains. The Barn had a quirky layout which was really interesting. It was well equipped with everything you could ever need. The owner Mae and John (and Mae the dog) lived on site and we're super Read morefriendly and helpful. We all really enjoyed staying here and will be back at some point. Hide

Reviewed by Vickie 16th June 2025

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Fantastic location. Comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage. Lovely & quiet. Great views across to the other side of Coed-y-Brenin forest. Owners live next door & really helpful for local information. Come prepared for midges in the evening this time of year. You can cycle straight from the cottage & you're on the Coed-y-Brenin cycle paths. Bike Read morestorage on site too. Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 12th August 2024

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Fantastic 5* accommodation. Couldn't wish for anything better.

Reviewed by Vickie 15th July 2024

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Fabulous cottage in a great location. A well equipped barn overlooking the Coed-y-Brenin valley. Mountain bike trails from the cottage. Bike storage. Walking paths straight from the cottage. Owners live next door & are very friendly, welcoming & helpful .Water is from a bore hole, but has the best shower in a rental cottage we've stayed in. Wifi/ iRead morenternet/ phone signal is good. Very comfortable beds. Kitchen well equipped. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.