Fron Dirion

Fron Dirion is a secluded 18th-century cottage on a working hill farm in South Eryri (Snowdonia). There's a wood-burning stove in the original inglenook fireplace, wooden beams and stone floors. It was once used as a base for fishing trips in the 50s and 60s and a drawing of a trout can be seen on the wall by the front door.

The cottage is surrounded by countryside, with views up the valley, and is a perfect base for hikers. The nearby Mawddach Trail, based on an old railway line, is great for cyclists too, while the walk around the Rhaeadr Ddu waterfall is less than a 30-minute drive from the cottage. You can pick up the trail for Cader Idris mountain from the market town of Dolgellau, just 15 minute's drive away. Your stay will contribute to the care of the surrounding countryside and its wildlife.

Cymer Abbey, a ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1198, is 10 miles away and the sandy beaches at Fairbourne and Barmouth are 18 miles to the west. You'll have free entry to National Trust places during your stay, including Powis Castle. 

Braich Melyn (sleeps four) is another holiday cottage, 10-minute walk from Fron Dirion, which can be booked together for a group stay.

Layout

Ground floor: Sitting room with table for two and a wood burning stove set in a traditional fireplace. Kitchen with table for four. Lobby and utility room.

First floor: Awalk-through double bedroom with 5' bed. This leads to the twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower over bath.

Outside space

A natural shingle garden to the front of the cottage and a small grassed area with picnic bench at the back. The garden is enclosed.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

Heating: Air source heat pump heating included. 

Access and parking: The track to the cottage takes you up a steep driveway through fields, open farmland with grazing animals and three gates. There is a parking space for two cars adjacent to the cottage. 

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.

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

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Free entry to National Trust places during opening hours, for the duration of your stay. Parking may be payable.

Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa: Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa is an initiative organised by Eryri National Park to protect the mountain’s sustainable future. This cottage, and all National Trust holiday cottages in the national park have been awarded silver status in this plastic-free business programme, and we are making changes to work towards gold status.