Blue & Green holiday cottages: Hendre Barn Mawr, Abergynolwyn

This rural barn conversion is the perfect  retreat if you want to spend some time relaxing in the British countryside. Book today through cottages4you.

Set on the edge of Abergynolwyn, a village that lies in the shadows of Cader Idris, and situated between the popular seaside resort of Tywyn and market town Dolgellau, this beautiful detached barn conversion provides spacious accommodation, ideal for families wishing to enjoy the peace and tranquillity.

Tywyn is surrounded by the Tarren Hills, and holds the seven-mile long Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Steam Railway that runs between Tywyn Wharf and Nant Gwernol. Nearby Tal-y-llyn lake and Talyllyn steam railway are always popular with visitors, as are the sandy beaches along Cardigan Bay.

Some visitor attractions include the Centre for Alternative Technology, King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Animalarium, Coed-y-Brenin Forest and Portmeirion Italianate village. Other places to visit are Birds Rock, Castell y Bere, Dolgoch Falls Walk, Aberdovey, Corris slate mines and craft centres. The location is also great for easy access into Snowdonia. A pub and restaurant are only 500 yards away.

Features: Ground floor: living room; dining room/kitchen with patio doors and tiled floor; utility room; two bedrooms (one single with additional pull-out single, leading to one bunk); wet room with toilet. First floor: two bedrooms (one double (5ft), one twin, both with beams); bathroom with shower over bath and toilet.

Woodburner in living room (initial fuel inc). Oil CH inc (£50pw Nov-Mar). Elec and bed linen inc. T/cot. H/chair. HD TV. DVD and small library. iPod dock. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer. D/washer. F/freezer. Large, enclosed garden and patio. BBQ. Ample parking. Book library. Pets free of charge. No smoking.

Sleeps: 8 / Pets: 2 / Bedrooms: 4 / Grade: 5 star

For more information about this cottage, visit cottages4you’s website – where you will find a whole host of similarly beautiful properties in the UK, Ireland, France and Italy. Blue & Green Tomorrow receives a small agent’s commission from every holiday booked which helps fund our intern and researcher programme.

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