Guests say
Guests have consistently praised Eirlys for its immaculate cleanliness, picturesque and tranquil location, and thoughtful touches. The lodge offers a cosy and comfortable stay with functional facilities, including a hot tub and fire pit. While some guests mentioned minor issues with hot tub instructions and mattress comfort, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
Reviewers are unanimous in their praise for the cleanliness of Eirlys, often describing it as impeccable and spotless, which contributed to a comfortable and reassuring stay.
The lodge's location is consistently celebrated for its beauty and seclusion, offering picturesque scenery and a peaceful environment, although some guests noted the approach can be challenging.
The majority of guests found Eirlys to be cosy and comfortable, with thoughtful amenities enhancing their stay. However, a few guests mentioned the mattress could be improved, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities such as the hot tub, fire pit, and functional kitchen are well-received, but some guests suggested improvements in hot tub instructions and wood supply, indicating room for enhancement in maintenance.
Guests frequently mentioned and appreciated the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome gifts and snacks. While these are warmly received, it's important to note that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Dolgellau 5.9 miles. Tucked away on the fringes of Bontddu, near Dolgellau, Gwynedd, lies this wonderful studio-style pod, Eirlys. Set on an 850-acre hill farm within the Snowdonia National Park, and surrounded by rolling landscapes, this holiday property is a fantastic, pet-friendly choice for a romantic stay in North Wales. Enter upon an open-plan living area, which has a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining table for two people, and a sitting area with a plush sofa, a Smart TV, and ceiling-mounted Bluetooth speakers. Grab a glass of your favourite tipple and take a seat on the outdoor decking, before enjoying an indulgent soak in the wood-fired hot tub. As the evening grows darker, refresh in the shower room before settling down for a rejuvenating slumber in the inviting double bedroom. If you fancy exploring the local area, settle down for a meal at The Royal Ship in nearby Dolgellau, or grab some essentials at the nearby SPAR convenience store for a picnic in Dolgellau Park, or perhaps take a stroll by the serene waters of Afon Mawddach. There are numerous pathways that lead directly from your front door to a variety of walks within the Rhinog mountain range, where you can enjoy breath-taking views from Rhinog Fawr's summit. History enthusiasts should take the Clogau route to visit the famous Clogau gold mine, whilst those seeking a more active day out can venture up the famous Snowdon Mountain peak, which is the highest mountain in England and Wales, or even take part in an underground mine tour at Zip World Llechwedd. For a romantic escape to North Wales, book a stay at Eirlys.
This charming little market town is situated in southern Snowdonia, halfway between the sea and the massive Cader Idris mountain range. It's a fantastic home base for a vacation, ideal for combining the many outdoor activities available in Snowdonia with leisurely days at Barmouth, Fairbourne, and Aberdovey's soft sand beaches. The town itself has a good assortment of stores, five pubs, a wine bar, as well as many top-notch cafes, restaurants, and bakeries that daily produce fresh bread and pastries. Dolgellau is said to have the highest concentration of listed buildings in all of Wales, with over 200 of them, and it has been classified as a "cycling break centre," with a number of specific cycle routes running through the town. The Coed y Brenin mountain bike trail is nearby, and the area is perfect for peaceful outdoor activity because it is close to mountains, forests, waterfalls, castles, and beaches.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Gas central heating.
Combi microwave/oven, 2-ring induction hob, toaster, kettle.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking available.
Front decking with furniture, wood-fired hot tub, fire pit and secure private patio area.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 2.8 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Snowdonia National Park
- Centre for Alternative Technology
Reviews (29)
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John
We had a glorious stay at Eirlys. Lovely log cabin, fully equipped, very comfortable bed, great shower, smart TV and a huge fenced garden to allow the dog to roam about in without fear of them getting out. Fire pit was awesome. Didn't venture into the wood fired hot tub on a chilly October night but it looked amazing. The sound of the stream was very therapeutic. The weather was beautiful too, only raining overnight and on our drive home. The rest of the time it was warm and sunny. Result !! The directions to the pod were excellent as were the instructions for the key collection. There's a little info folder next to the welcome gifts (thank you) with all the essential information. We made use of both the TV and the bluetooth speakers ! The 10am check out was a bit of a struggle especially with breakfast, washing up, packing, cleaning, filling bin bags & a thorough poo patrol check (the dogs, not ours :-) ) in the garden area but we made it..just ! An 11am check out would have been easier. We found an awesome pub a couple of miles away called George III with epic views, an outdoor terrace, dog friendly and delicious food. Check it out if you come to stay here. Would highly recommend staying here (they have 2 as far as I could see) if you want a lovely few days away in the National Park. Awesome. Would definitely come back and once I'd posted my pics on Instagram, several of my friends were asking for the website links so they could book. Fabulous.
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Darren
Absolutely stunning place very relaxing ,quiet and stunning scenery and a perfect secluded setting Not a criticism but maybe a little note about the hot tub starting procedure and possibly contact the customer before hand to see wether they would like it starting before they get there as it does take a while to heat but then it's so easy to keep it hot But a fantastic stay all in all and will definitely be back keep up the good work
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Claire
The hot tub was a wonderful added bonus...although wood fired you felt amazing once in it and having a little fire going outside was just fab! I would recommend if you would like a relaxed and romantic break!!!