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Fron Dirion

Dinas Mawddwy, Powys
Exterior of Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
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Twin bedroom at Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
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  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Preferred changeover day Thursday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 4 What's this?
  • Reference 008009
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About Fron Dirion

Tucked away on a working hill farm with bags of original features, 8 miles from Dolgellau.

Fron Dirion is a secluded 18th-century cottage located on a working hill farm. The property boasts an inglenook fireplace, stone floors an enclosed garden and superb views up the valley from the kitchen window. Once used as a base for fishing trips in the 50s and 60s, and the drawings of trout from this time are preserved on the cottage wall.

Enjoy an alfresco lunch before heading out into the beautiful countryside that surrounds Fron Dirion. The area is perfect for hikers and reassuringly secluded.

A little further afield, Cymer Abbey a ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1198 is 10 miles from the cottage, while the nearby Mawddach Trail, based on an old railway line, is great for walkers.
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not available
  • Dishwasher not available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Sitting/dining area with wood burning stove set in a traditional fireplace, kitchen, lobby and utility room.

  • First floor

    Two bedrooms (1 walk-through double, with 5' bed, leading to 1 twin) and bathroom with shower over bath.

Notes for guests

Access: If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Electric storage heating included. 

Parking: Space is provided for 2 cars adjacent to the cottage. 

Garden: There is an enclosed natural shingle garden to the front of the cottage and a small grassed area with seating to the rear of the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 12pm at this cottage.

Access: The track to the cottage takes you up a steep driveway through fields, open farmland with grazing animals and 3 gates. 

Utilities: There is a fridge with ice box.

Television: A television and DVD player are provided but please note there is no television reception. Guests may wish to bring DVDs.

Telephone: The nearest payphone is on the A470, heading to Dogellau.

Offers: A 10% discount applies when booked with Braich Melyn (ref 008010).

Please note: There are very steep stairs in this cottage.

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South Snowdonia

Remote unspoilt mountains steeped in history, deep wooded valleys and spectacular estuaries
Overlooking Ysbyty Ifan, near Betws y Coed, Conwy

Ysbyty Ifan

An agricultural estate, rich in wildlife and history
The 16th-century farmhouse Ty Mawr Wybrnant, Conwy, Wales

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Traditional stone-built upland 16th-century farmhouse
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Powis Castle and Garden

Medieval castle rising dramatically above the celebrated garden
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Craflwyn and Beddgelert

Unwind amongst the wooded foothills of Snowdon
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Ogwen Cottage

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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