fegla fawr, rural retreat farmhouse near barmouth

Looking for a truly authentic ‘rural retreat’ family holiday home? ’Fegla Fawr’ has 4 bedrooms and sleeps 8 and certainly ticks all the boxes. A picture postcard, 4-bed, farmhouse set in an idyllic, elevated, peaceful location with views of Cader Idris, nestling amongst acres of pasture and marshland, with a mature woodland backdrop, set in the stunning Mawddach Estuary in The Snowdonia National Park. Close to the seaside town of Barmouth, as well as Dolgellau, miles of stunning coastal & hillside walks await you, the Mawddach Trail, is right opposite!

Thoughtfully restored to a high standard, retaining many character features, including 2 wood burners, one with a large inglenook fireplaces, along with all the comforts of modern living including ECO electric heaters in every room, plus free WIFI/Broadband. Just a 20 minute walk over the Bermo Bridge into Barmouth and a 15 min drive to the Medieval town of Dolgellau. Both towns have a Co-op & Spar stores, leisure centre, pubs, cafes, good restaurants (can recommend several) plus numerous independent shops.

4 Bedrooms
Sleeps 8
3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) plus guests downstairs cloakroom and a utility room
Country kitchen
2 Sitting rooms 1 with dining area
2 Log burners
Mountain views
Private terrace and parking
Pet friendly, maximum of 1 dog, sorry no puppies (supplement applies).

THE GROUND FLOOR:
With fairly level access off the enclosed terrace, you enter from the driveway, with parking for several cars.

KITCHEN/DINER:
A well-presented cottage-style kitchen with original beam over the cooking area. Some fitted units with a double drainer and mixer tap. Original red quarry tiled floor gives the kitchen a very authentic rustic feel. It’s well equipped with everything you require to cook for a large family or group, including an electric double oven/grill. There is a dishwasher, a washing machine (dryer in the utility room), a tall fridge/freezer and a big Welsh Dresser. Glorious views to enjoy over the terrace.

HALLWAY:
In between the kitchen and both sitting rooms are two hallways with original red quarry tile floors.
The far hallway features a 1950/60’s cocktail cabinet! Off this hallway is a separate guests cloakroom is a wash hand basin and WC.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM/WC:
Just behind the kitchen there is a useful boot room/utility room with the bonus of a pool table.

SITTING / DINING ROOM:
This lovely sitting room has an original Inglenook, beamed fireplace with a wood burner, original red quarry tiled floor, 32 TV Firestick, cosy leather seating for 5 people, and a coffee table. Enjoy the views of Cader Idris!
A large extendable oak dining table, and 8 hi-back matching chairs.

FAR SITTING ROOM:
This further sitting room has an original Victorian fireplace with a small wood burner, new carpeted flooring, and cosy leather seating for 5 people, big Welsh dresser, 32” TV & Firestick, and again the room enjoys glorious views.

UPSTAIRS:
A wooden staircase, off the hallway leads to the first floor. All the bedrooms have new carpets (2025) the bathrooms have easy clean vinyl flooring.

Bedroom 1 with en-suite – Sleeps 2
With fabulous views over the countryside including Cader Idris. King-sized oak bed with hotel-quality mattress and bedding, period washstand, 2 bedside tables and an Ikea shelving and hanging unit.
Ensuite shower room with ‘wet wall panelling’ corner glass screen, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and LED mirror.

Bedroom 2 with en-suite & feature bath- Sleeps 2
A fabulous Victorian style claw foot, feature bath is a showstopper in this lovely bedroom, with an original Victorian fireplace. Double-sized oak bed frame with hotel-quality mattress and bedding, 7-drawer oak chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables, an Ikea shelving and hanging unit. Chill out bathing with a glass of Champers and take in those fabulous views
Ensuite cloakroom with pedestal wash hand basin, WC and LED mirror.

Bedroom 3 Sleeps 2
With fabulous views over the countryside. Twin Sleigh style oak bed frames with hotel-quality mattress and bedding, bedside table, 4 drawer chest of drawers, and an Ikea shelving and hanging unit.

Bedroom 4 Sleeps 2
To the rear of the 1st floor, twin metal bed frames with hotel-quality mattress and bedding, 2-bedside tables and an oak shelf unit.

FAMILY SHOWER-ROOM:
With wet wall panelling, walk in shower with glass screen, shower with handheld attachment, LED mirror, pedestal wash hand basin, and WC

OUTSIDE:
Set in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and surrounded by spectacular scenery, the terrace is West facing which benefits from the sun most of the day and is surrounded by a glorious rural landscape with sheep grazing in the fields, marshlands and a mountain backdrop.

The enclosed terrace has a picnic table with chairs and is ideal for al fresco dining or just watching nature and listening to all the birds. With no light pollution, this is a great place for stargazing and just escaping modern life. There are parking spaces for many cars. Lockable stone barn for bike storage.

On the access/lane frontage there is 2nd picnic table and a covered/enclosed BBQ hut, with a round BBQ, grills etc and benches.

Additional info:
Short breaks when available: Monday- Friday 4 nights & Friday-Monday 3 nights.
Changeover day is SATURDAY in the main season.
There is a £49 booking fee and a minimum charge of £699 applies to any stay. We also ask for a £250 security deposit, which is refundable provided there are no breakages or damage to the property
Pet friendly, maximum 1 dog, sorry no puppies. Pet fee is £35.
Prices inclusive of electricity, bedding & towels. Please bring your own beach towels.
We request a 25% deposit on booking, with the balance due 8 weeks before the arrival date.
We accept payment by Card, BACS transfer, or by cheque.
It is the guest’s responsibility to insure against any losses that may occur should the need to cancel their holiday arise.
Full terms & conditions are available on request.