Delyth’s guidebook for Cosy Cottage
Sightseeing
You can board this train from either Blaenau Ffestiniog town or Tanygrisiau for a leisurely and scenic journey to Porthmadog
23 locals recommend
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway
You can board this train from either Blaenau Ffestiniog town or Tanygrisiau for a leisurely and scenic journey to Porthmadog
Ancient Welsh castle with lots of tales to tell. High on a hill with amazing views of the sea in a charming little town. Part of CADW Wales.
187 locals recommend
Harlech Castle
Ancient Welsh castle with lots of tales to tell. High on a hill with amazing views of the sea in a charming little town. Part of CADW Wales.
Sygun Copper Mine
Fascinating insight into this ancient mine.
Walk up from the cottage to this great waterfall. If its warm enough have a dip in some of its pools.
Cwmorthin Waterfall
3 Glan Yr Afon TerraceWalk up from the cottage to this great waterfall. If its warm enough have a dip in some of its pools.
Walk up past the waterfalls on to the lake. You can also continue on to the old disused mine. Brave souls wild swim in this lake too.
Some of the land you will pass through still belongs to my family.
8 locals recommend
Cwmorthin Lake
Walk up past the waterfalls on to the lake. You can also continue on to the old disused mine. Brave souls wild swim in this lake too.
Some of the land you will pass through still belongs to my family.
This is an iconic beautiful Italian inspired village, set on the edge of an estuary in Penrhyndeudraeth. Around 15 mins drive from the cottage, its a must sea for a tranquil walk and interesting architecture from eclectic visionary Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. There is a high end hotel here with pool and also a castle with a fine dining restaurant as well as small coffee shops and shops selling the famous Portmeirion pottery.
383 locals recommend
Portmeirion
This is an iconic beautiful Italian inspired village, set on the edge of an estuary in Penrhyndeudraeth. Around 15 mins drive from the cottage, its a must sea for a tranquil walk and interesting architecture from eclectic visionary Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. There is a high end hotel here with pool and also a castle with a fine dining restaurant as well as small coffee shops and shops selling the famous Portmeirion pottery.
This dam is nestled in the mountains directly behind the cottage. You can't see it until you walk up to it- or walk along the power station lake causeway. Its lake feeds the HYDRO power station. Follow the road up to the upper village of 'Dolrhedyn' (behind Tanygrisiau) and instead of taking the right to the Cwmorithin mine walk, take a left up the tarmac path to the dam. This route is particularly amazing on a bike downhill, if you have the stamina. Amazing views from the dam.
Stwlan dam
This dam is nestled in the mountains directly behind the cottage. You can't see it until you walk up to it- or walk along the power station lake causeway. Its lake feeds the HYDRO power station. Follow the road up to the upper village of 'Dolrhedyn' (behind Tanygrisiau) and instead of taking the right to the Cwmorithin mine walk, take a left up the tarmac path to the dam. This route is particularly amazing on a bike downhill, if you have the stamina. Amazing views from the dam.
This gorge is amazing! Its a simple walk from the car park, pay a £1 per person contribution and enjoy this spectacular marvel of nature. I like to sit here and just listen to the river flow. Some brave people kayak down this river too.
8 locals recommend
Fairy Glen Gorge
This gorge is amazing! Its a simple walk from the car park, pay a £1 per person contribution and enjoy this spectacular marvel of nature. I like to sit here and just listen to the river flow. Some brave people kayak down this river too.
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Bala Lake Railway
Station RoadNational Slate Museum
Barmouth Toll Bridge
Adventure/ Activites
About a 25 minute drive from the cottage. This huge park has lovely walks, running trails and a bike centre for mountain biking for all abilities, Even has black runs for the more adventurous.
82 locals recommend
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
About a 25 minute drive from the cottage. This huge park has lovely walks, running trails and a bike centre for mountain biking for all abilities, Even has black runs for the more adventurous.
Extreme Mountain biking centre about a mile from the cottage. Uplift provided by trucks for your bikes and not for the faint hearted.
37 locals recommend
Antur Stiniog
Extreme Mountain biking centre about a mile from the cottage. Uplift provided by trucks for your bikes and not for the faint hearted.
Eco powered roller coaster which is lots of fun and super fast. Also high rope adventures- similar to 'go-ape.' About 20 mins drive from the cottage.
312 locals recommend
Zip World Fforest
A470Eco powered roller coaster which is lots of fun and super fast. Also high rope adventures- similar to 'go-ape.' About 20 mins drive from the cottage.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to work as a miner you are in luck. This full guided adventure will take you deep into an old mine 'Cwmorthin , right behind the cottage. Not for the faint hearted .
73 locals recommend
Go Below Underground Adventures
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to work as a miner you are in luck. This full guided adventure will take you deep into an old mine 'Cwmorthin , right behind the cottage. Not for the faint hearted .
The big one! Lots of routes and paths up. My favourite is up Miners and down PYG.
248 locals recommend
Snowdon
The big one! Lots of routes and paths up. My favourite is up Miners and down PYG.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia
Conway RoadExcellent mix of adventures for thrill seekers and experiences for stepping back in time in this slate landscape. There is a seated zip line here- TITAN, underground cave nets (Bounce below) and now Deep Mine tour and caving adventure too.
250 locals recommend
Zip World Bounce Below
Excellent mix of adventures for thrill seekers and experiences for stepping back in time in this slate landscape. There is a seated zip line here- TITAN, underground cave nets (Bounce below) and now Deep Mine tour and caving adventure too.
The National White Water Centre
City/town information
Gorgeous village with amazing walks to pretty lakes, rivers and forests. Good little cafes and boutique shops too.
251 locals recommend
Betws-y-Coed
Gorgeous village with amazing walks to pretty lakes, rivers and forests. Good little cafes and boutique shops too.
Cute little Welsh town nestled in the mountains. Famed for the tale about Gelert the dog and Prince Llewelyn. Great walks start from here, or simply grab a meal or drink in the pub or an ice cream or pizza by the river.
162 locals recommend
Beddgelert
Cute little Welsh town nestled in the mountains. Famed for the tale about Gelert the dog and Prince Llewelyn. Great walks start from here, or simply grab a meal or drink in the pub or an ice cream or pizza by the river.
This is a lovely seaside town. Its about an hour's drive from the cottage but if you are here for a week, the coastal drive is spectacular. A nice pub on the front called the Penghelig arms and also the train here goes all the way along the seafront to Pwllheli
92 locals recommend
Aberdyfi
This is a lovely seaside town. Its about an hour's drive from the cottage but if you are here for a week, the coastal drive is spectacular. A nice pub on the front called the Penghelig arms and also the train here goes all the way along the seafront to Pwllheli
This is a pretty seaside bay with a couple of cafes and a nice restaurant. About 2 mins drive from Porthmadog.
59 locals recommend
Borth-y-Gest
This is a pretty seaside bay with a couple of cafes and a nice restaurant. About 2 mins drive from Porthmadog.
Relax
Wave Garden Spa
Conway RoadFood & drinks
The most amazing Sunday Carvery ever! Starve yourself all morning to prepare. Book in advance. 10 mins drive from the cottage
24 locals recommend
Oakeley Arms Hotel
The most amazing Sunday Carvery ever! Starve yourself all morning to prepare. Book in advance. 10 mins drive from the cottage
2 mins walk from the cottage. Perfect for fry up breakfasts. Open till around 2 pm.
8 locals recommend
Lakeside Cafe
A4962 mins walk from the cottage. Perfect for fry up breakfasts. Open till around 2 pm.
Also sister food venue 'Hanging Pizza'. In the parade of shops by the train station in Betws. Lovely food, cakes and coffee. Or buy picnic items for your walk.
21 locals recommend
The Alpine Coffee Shop
Also sister food venue 'Hanging Pizza'. In the parade of shops by the train station in Betws. Lovely food, cakes and coffee. Or buy picnic items for your walk.
Royal Oak Hotel
Holyhead RoadBryn Arms
Coed-Y-LlwynGreat for Sunday lunch carvery. Lots of seating.
If you are heading out towards Dolgellau or Barmouth, try this lovely spot on the estuary for drinks and/or food.
27 locals recommend
George III Hotel
If you are heading out towards Dolgellau or Barmouth, try this lovely spot on the estuary for drinks and/or food.
Drinks
Cosy pub for drinks with a nice beer garden. 10 mins drive from cottage.
33 locals recommend
The Grapes Hotel
Cosy pub for drinks with a nice beer garden. 10 mins drive from cottage.