Slate & Stone in Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Slate & Stone Self-Catering

Perched above the quaint village of Ganllwyd in the Coed y Brenin forest, this stone cottage provides panoramic views of the Cadair Idris mountain range and sprawling hillsides. Not only is this home surrounded by verdant lawns and luscious green views but there are countless hiking and cycling trails leading directly off your doorstep, so you’ll be sure to make the most of your rural location. Head to Dolgellau where you can take the Maddach Trail around Trawsfyndd Lake, embark on a hike up Snowdonia’s peaks, enjoy bird-spotting red kites and rare pine martens from your home’s balcony or if you’re seeking a quiet day in town, Dolgellau has a regular farmer’s market, independent boutiques and charming restaurants to enjoy.

Back at home, you’ll see the love that’s gone into restoring this farmhouse. There’s a sleek kitchen, slate-tiled floors that are heated to keep toes toasty, and artisanally-crafted wood furnishings by a local carpenter. Whip up a breakfast feast with the produce you picked up from the farmer’s market in the country-style kitchen, then gather around the family-style wooden table to share ideas for the day ahead. And after you’ve spent the day down at the coast or mountain biking the nearby routes, you’ll love coming home to your cosy living room to toast your feet by the fire and share a glass of wine.

Home truths:
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay – access to the house is down a 1.75-mile-long forestry track
*Your host can provide a cot, stair hate and high chair for free upon request – please bring your own linen for the cot
*Your host can provide outdoor storage for bicycles
*This home is in a rural location so you will find that phone and wi-fi signal can be patchy here
*Your host may be able to provide a chest freezer upon request
*There's an unfenced stream at the bottom of the garden, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*Though the garden is fenced and stone-walled, you'll need to supervise dogs if you're bringing them along