Character Townhouse in Town Centre & Superb Views - Dolgellau

This lovingly restored, traditional Welsh-stone Townhouse combines a modern, boutique finish with original 19th-century features. Located in the heart of Dolgellau, Arran Villas is a short walk from everything this beautiful town has to offer. With the Snowdonia National Park on your doorstep and the sea just 8 miles away, this Salt & City Stays property is the perfect spot for an adventure packed family break, or a base from which to explore the local trails, biking, and mountains.

Entering via the ground floor, you will find a handy area to kick off muddy boots and hang coats. The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare a meal with a large cooker and fridge freezer. Just off the kitchen is the spacious, formal dining area. Snuggle up on the sofas in the living room and watch a film on the wall mounted flat screen TV. Completing the first floor is a wet room with shower and WC, and a separate utility room with a washing machine and dryer.
Heading up to the first floor, you will find two of the four luxury bedrooms. The first bedroom has a King size bed, the second bedroom is a large Super king bed which can be split into 2 singles upon request at time of booking. There is a family bathroom with shower over bath and WC. On the top floor, you will find the master bedroom, again with a large Super King bed which can be split into 2 singles upon request, and a second King bedroom. Completing the top floor is a bathroom with walk in shower and WC.

There are no garden or patio areas at Arran Villas. One parking permit is provided for the nearby car park.

Private and exclusive access to the entire property during your stay.

This property is happy to accommodate 2 well behaved dogs but please note a fee of £25 per dog applies.

Salt & City Stays will be available throughout your entire stay to ensure you have everything you need. From answering inquiries to assisting with recommendations or issues, we are here to make your stay seamless and enjoyable. You may hear from any of us in our small, dedicated team during your stay.

Dolgellau is a bustling market town full of ancient stone buildings, restaurants, grand hotels, and historic sites. The area is known for its wild, beautiful countryside on the edge of the Mid Wales mountain ranges. Dolgellau also sits along a beautiful estuary, surrounded by mountains, making it a picture-perfect holiday destination.

Being at the foot of Cader Idris, Dolgellau is known for its exquisite hiking trails. The Precipice Walk is a circular walk that stretches over parts of the 12th-century Nannau estate. Passing through deciduous woodland and overlooking the Mawddach Estuary towards the incomparable Snowdonia Mountain ranges, this is a great walk for the family as, despite its name, it’s a fairly easy hike, only around 5km in distance and has fantastic views.

Climbing Cader Idris itself is a little more challenging. At 2.930 feet, it’s the highest mountain in southern Snowdonia. While it’s a popular challenge, the hike to the summit can take 5 hours, so you might want to use the bathroom at the car park by the foot of the mountain before leaving. The Pony Path heads up the mountainside to the stony cliffs above Llyn y Gader, the fantastic lake. Take in the incredible views of the Mawddach estuary and Barmouth before scrambling to the trig point.

If coming down rocky, watery canyons is more your style, then a 30-minute drive takes you to the National White Water Centre, Bala. The raging natural rapids are perfect for learning to white water raft or canoe in the most beautiful surroundings. If you’re taking your family, be aware that the minimum age is 12 to take part at the world-class venue.

Perhaps you prefer careering up and down mountains on two wheels? Coed y Brenin Mountain Biking Centre, Bala, is popular with mountain bikers worldwide and is situated in Coed y Brenin Forest Park. You can hire bikes, follow trails, walk through the stunning forest, or stop for a cup of tea and a welsh cake at the café.

Of course, at Arran, you’re only a short distance from the mid-Wales coast and the breathtaking beaches of Cardigan Bay. Fairbourne beach is a mere 8 miles away, and Tal-y-Bont beach is only 10 miles away. Both are fantastic stretches of sand that are ideal for family days at the beach.

Barmouth, the popular Victorian seaside resort, is only a 20-minute drive from your accommodation. Why not make it a walking destination? Mawddach trail runs from Dolgellau to Barmouth. This 9.5-mile route is the former railway line and is now an official family-friendly, traffic-free scenic route along the estuary of Afon Mawddach.

To make the most of everything Snowdonia National Park and Dolgellau have to offer, we recommend having access to a car during your stay.

There's plenty to see on foot around Dolgellau and the mountain trails are directly accessible from the town.

∙ Parking permit provided for one vehicle at nearby car park
∙ Fully equipped kitchen and open space for group dinning
∙ 2 bathrooms including a wet room, walk-in shower and a shower over bath
∙ Minutes walk to central Dolgellau with shops, cafes and restaurants
∙ Centrally located at the foot of Cader Idris for Snowdonia National Park & biking, walking and trail running routes.