Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn
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Overview
Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn is a beautiful, 4 bedroomed, barn conversion set within the Snowdonia National Park. Surrounded by gorgeous countryside and stunning mountainous views, this forms an excellent base for walkers, mountain bikers or those who will appreciate a luxurious retreat in an inspiring location. Peaceful, private and wonderfully scenic nestled in the Cywarch Valley, Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn is at the foothills of the dramatic Aran Fawddwy mountain which is very popular to climb. The quaint village of Dinas Mawddwy with its craft centre, cafe and pubs is only 3 miles away and a 15 minutes drive or tidy hike will take you to the pretty market towns of Machynlleth and Dolgellau.
Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn is in a fantastic location for outdoor adventures including hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering and climbing but it is also perfect for chilling out, lazing on empty sandy beaches and taking a drive through magnificent landscapes.
Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn welcomes its guests in with high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a generous living/dining area. You cannot help but admire this lovingly renovated space that seamlessly blends original features with contemporary furnishings. Gorgeous wooden floors, tasteful accessories and a wall mounted TV, compliment large plush sofas that sit in the warmth of the statement wood burning stove. The delightful fresh farmhouse style table and chairs is perfect for fabulous feasts or cosy dinners.The contemporary open kitchen is stylish and spacious and has an island/breakfast bar. Budding chefs will enjoy cooking up a feast in the kitchen, well-equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
You will find two fresh and airy bedrooms on the ground floor. The Master bedroom has a kingsize bed, built in storage, TV and a beautiful modern en suite bathroom with shower. Bedroom 2 is a pretty double bedroom with drawers, TV and hanging rail and lovely countryside views. The separate contemporary family bathroom is a stylish haven with bathtub and overhead shower. Upstairs, Bedroom 3 is a gorgeous King sized bedroom with built in storage and fabulous views. Bedroom 4 is a flexible twin bedroom with a lovely reading nook that the kids will love.
The property is very family friendly with a travel cot, highchair and stairgate if required. There is also a separate utility room with washing machine.
The outside space of Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn is a private paradise surrounded by stunning scenery. The large, peaceful lawned garden has two picnic tables and a built in charcoal BBQ and is a great space for ball games and al fresco dining. There is a safe enclosed play area with swings and slide which should keep the little ones entertained for hours.
Star gazers are going to love the large hot tub seating up to 8 people – relax back in bubbles with some bubbles and immerse yourself in the sheer beauty of this spectacular landscape.
What you should know…
- Please do not bring your pets to Cwm Cywarch Valley Barn
- There is private off road parking for up to 4 cars with further parking space available if required
- Please be aware that as you are in a rural area the Mobile signal is variable
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Layout:
Ground Floor
- Kitchen/Living Area: Open plan kitchen with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and breakfast bar with 4 stools. The living area features two sofas, an armchair, TV, log burner and dining table with seating for up to 8 people.
- Utility Room: Landing area with washing machine.
- Bathroom: Bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.
- Bedroom 1: King bedroom with bedside cabinets, vanity unit, TV and built in storage with hanging rail and shelves. En suite: Modern walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
- Bedroom 2: Double bedroom with bedside shelves, chest of drawers, vanity unit, hanging rail and TV.
Upstairs
- Bedroom 3: King bedroom with vanity unit and built in shelves with hanging rail.
- Bedroom 4: Twin bedroom with bedside cabinets, vanity unit, chest of drawers, hanging rails and reading nook.
Garden
- Large lawned garden with two picnic tables, built-in charcoal BBQ and wonderful mountainous views.
- Patio area with private hot tub for up to 8 people.
- Play area with swing set, slide and football goal.
Location
About the surrounding area of Cwm Cywarch Valley BarnCwm Cywarch Valley Barn enjoys a wonderful secluded location with stunning mountain and valley views in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. This wonderful property sits in the Cwm Cywarch Valley. There are a range with an extensive range of footpaths, signposted walks and cycle trails to suit all abilities and you are close to the route up to Aran Fawddwy, the hightest mountain in southern Snowdonia.
Dinas Mawddwy, your nearest town, has a great craft centre and cafe, a garden centre and two pubs and is home to the annual Red Bull Hardline mountain biking competion.
A 15 minute drive will take you to the picturesque market town of Dolgellau. Enjoying a fabulous array of shops, pubs, cafes, bakeries, wine bars and restaurants, it is a foodie haven with wonderful local produce and delicious cuisine. Dolgellau is home to over two hundred beautiful listed buildings. You will spend a lot of time meandering and appreciating their beauty. The flat mountain bike Mawddach Trail follows the old railway bed to the beautiful Mawddach Estuary and the lovely seaside town of Barmouth. Dolgellau is the nearest town to the renowned Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Centre. The town is steeped in history with its main bridge over the Afon Wnion dating back to 1638. The remains of historic Cymer Abbey, founded in 1198, can be seen in the nearby village of Llanelltyd within walking distance. The Dolgellau Golf Course enjoys 9-holes and a friendly tearoom.
The coast line is stunning in this region and a half hour drive will take you to the tranquil, pretty town of Tywyn on the Cardigan Bay coast. Sitting on the edge of the Snowdonia Park, it boasts a sensational sandy beach, some excellent independent shops selling gifts and local produce, wonderful restaurants, a gorgeous little cinema and a lovely promenade. The view down the Talyllyn pass towards Llyn Mwyngil is breathtaking and graces hundreds of postcards and Instragram posts. Tywyn boasts the ancient Church of St Cadfan, lots of unique shops selling local crafts and books and the fabulous Magic Lantern Cinema which is charming with murals on the wall and a quirky bar. From Tywyn, you can head over the Dysynni River towards the ruins of the old army camp in Tonfannau or take a short drive along the winding Dysynni Valley to the majestic Craig yr Aderyn and the Castell y Bere Castle. It is a must visit Welsh fortress on a jagged rocky outcrop in the valley, at the foot of Cader Idris. Other sandy beaches include Fairbourne and Barmouth.
A unique experience is to take a ride on the Talyllyn Railway from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn. Operating since 1865, and originally used for carrying slate from the quarries at Bryn Eglwys to Tywyn, it is a narrow gauge preserved railway running for just over seven miles. If you take the train, you will enjoy sensational scenery and nostalgic feelings of time gone by.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Anglesey Airport
(130 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Machynlleth
(26 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Dinas Mawddwy
(4.5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Y Llew Coch - The Red Lion
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Co-op Food - Dolgellau
(20 km ) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Machynlleth Golf Club
(25 km ) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Traeth Abermaw Beach
(36 km ) |
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Region
While the image of lush valleys and a laid-back lifestyle are right at the heart of a holiday in Wales, don’t think stunning landscapes and a bit of relaxation are the only thing on offer in this beautiful country. Don’t believe us?
Check out our Wales travel guide – it’s full of handy hints, travel ideas and great stuff for families and groups of friends to do.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesCwm Cywarch Valley Barn is perfect for a family holiday. It is spacious and superbly comfortable, with plenty of room for fun and games in the huge lawned garden. There is a bonus play area with swing set and slide which should keep the little ones happy! The location is perfect for families that love hiking, biking and discovering gorgeous landscapes as well as spending lazy days on the beach and picking up souvenirs from quaint gift shops. There are plenty of woodland trails close by so burning off energy will not be a problem!
Children love beach days at Barmouth, Tywyn and Aberdovey. These are all fantastic beaches, especially if you have watersports in mind. The Dovey Yacht Club offers small group sessions for paddle boarding with an experienced instructor. The beaches are also great for building sandcastle so don’t forget your buckets and spades.
Children adore King Arthur’s Labyrinth at Machynlleth, a magical underground experience led by costumed characters. There are legends of yore as you travel deep under the mountain to be greeted by a boatman you will sail you on your quest through a waterfall way back to the Dark Ages. As you leave the boat, you will be guided through immense caverns and tunnels where ancient Welsh tales are told and brought to life with dramatic scenes, sound effects and lights. It is a wonderful immersive underground experience with mythical characters, stories brought to life and the thrilling Dragon River.
Surrounded by seven acres of beautiful woodlands, Machynlleth’s Centre for Alternative Technology is an education charity which inspires thousands of families each year to make a positive impact on environmental change. There are hands-on displays, adventure play areas and woodland trails buzzing with wildlife. Children learn about renewable energy, recycling and organic growth through a range of interactive displays and in the woodland quarry trail they can learn all about bees. Between Easter and October you can also ride the great cliff railway.
Further afield, The Penrhyn Slate Quarry, near Bethesda, offers a thrilling day out.
Home to Zip World Velocity 2, you can fly 500m above an enormous bight blue quarry lake on the fastest zip line in the world and the longest in Europe.
You can also enjoy quarry karts if you are fifteen years old or older at the UK’s only mountain kart venue. Children and adults not quite up to Velocity 2 can enjoy a thrilling ride at the Quarry Flyer with 200m of zip line with two lines sitting side by side.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Climbing
- Cycling
Onsite Facilities
- Outdoor Games
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.30 a.m |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.30 a.m |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights |
| Changeover day | Friday |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19th 2024 - Apr 26th 2024 | £1,275 | £1,431 | £1,587 | £1,665 |
| Apr 26th 2024 - May 3rd 2024 | £1,332 | £1,496 | £1,660 | £1,742 |
| May 3rd 2024 - May 10th 2024 | £1,342 | £1,508 | £1,673 | £1,756 |
| May 10th 2024 - May 17th 2024 | £1,362 | £1,530 | £1,697 | £1,781 |
| May 17th 2024 - May 24th 2024 | £1,378 | £1,548 | £1,718 | £1,803 |
| May 24th 2024 - May 31st 2024 | £2,163 | £2,438 | £2,712 | £2,849 |
| May 31st 2024 - Jun 7th 2024 | £1,357 | £1,524 | £1,692 | £1,775 |
| Jun 7th 2024 - Jun 14th 2024 | £1,365 | £1,534 | £1,702 | £1,786 |
| Jun 14th 2024 - Jun 21st 2024 | £1,419 | £1,594 | £1,769 | £1,857 |
| Jun 21st 2024 - Jun 28th 2024 | £1,581 | £1,778 | £1,975 | £2,073 |
| Jun 28th 2024 - Jul 5th 2024 | £1,710 | £1,924 | £2,139 | £2,246 |
| Jul 5th 2024 - Jul 12th 2024 | £1,803 | £2,029 | £2,256 | £2,369 |
| Jul 12th 2024 - Jul 19th 2024 | £2,043 | £2,301 | £2,560 | £2,689 |
| Jul 19th 2024 - Jul 26th 2024 | £2,120 | £2,389 | £2,658 | £2,792 |
| Jul 26th 2024 - Aug 2nd 2024 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 2nd 2024 - Aug 9th 2024 | £2,435 | £2,746 | £3,057 | £3,212 |
| Aug 9th 2024 - Aug 16th 2024 | £2,435 | £2,746 | £3,057 | £3,212 |
| Aug 16th 2024 - Aug 23rd 2024 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 23rd 2024 - Aug 30th 2024 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 30th 2024 - Sep 6th 2024 | £1,627 | £1,830 | £2,033 | £2,134 |
| Sep 6th 2024 - Sep 13th 2024 | £1,494 | £1,679 | £1,865 | £1,957 |
| Sep 13th 2024 - Sep 20th 2024 | £1,408 | £1,583 | £1,757 | £1,844 |
| Sep 20th 2024 - Sep 27th 2024 | £1,304 | £1,464 | £1,624 | £1,704 |
| Sep 27th 2024 - Oct 4th 2024 | £1,286 | £1,443 | £1,601 | £1,680 |
| Oct 4th 2024 - Oct 11th 2024 | £1,286 | £1,443 | £1,601 | £1,680 |
| Oct 11th 2024 - Oct 18th 2024 | £1,298 | £1,457 | £1,616 | £1,696 |
| Oct 18th 2024 - Oct 25th 2024 | £1,499 | £1,685 | £1,872 | £1,965 |
| Oct 25th 2024 - Nov 1st 2024 | £1,700 | £1,913 | £2,126 | £2,232 |
| Nov 1st 2024 - Nov 8th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Nov 8th 2024 - Nov 15th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Nov 15th 2024 - Nov 22nd 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Nov 22nd 2024 - Nov 29th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Nov 29th 2024 - Dec 6th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Dec 6th 2024 - Dec 13th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Dec 13th 2024 - Dec 20th 2024 | £1,066 | £1,194 | £1,322 | £1,386 |
| Dec 20th 2024 - Dec 27th 2024 | £1,962 | £2,210 | £2,458 | £2,582 |
| Dec 27th 2024 - Jan 3rd 2025 | £1,964 | £2,212 | £2,460 | £2,584 |
| Jan 3rd 2025 - Jan 10th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Jan 10th 2025 - Jan 17th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Jan 17th 2025 - Jan 24th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Jan 24th 2025 - Jan 31st 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Jan 31st 2025 - Feb 7th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Feb 7th 2025 - Feb 14th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Feb 14th 2025 - Feb 21st 2025 | £1,243 | £1,394 | £1,546 | £1,622 |
| Feb 21st 2025 - Feb 28th 2025 | £1,196 | £1,341 | £1,487 | £1,560 |
| Feb 28th 2025 - Mar 7th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Mar 7th 2025 - Mar 14th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Mar 14th 2025 - Mar 21st 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Mar 21st 2025 - Mar 28th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Mar 28th 2025 - Apr 4th 2025 | £1,104 | £1,238 | £1,371 | £1,438 |
| Apr 4th 2025 - Apr 11th 2025 | £1,277 | £1,434 | £1,591 | £1,669 |
| Apr 11th 2025 - Apr 18th 2025 | £1,797 | £2,023 | £2,249 | £2,362 |
| Apr 18th 2025 - Apr 25th 2025 | £1,493 | £1,678 | £1,863 | £1,956 |
| Apr 25th 2025 - May 2nd 2025 | £1,332 | £1,496 | £1,660 | £1,742 |
| May 2nd 2025 - May 9th 2025 | £1,342 | £1,508 | £1,673 | £1,756 |
| May 9th 2025 - May 16th 2025 | £1,362 | £1,530 | £1,697 | £1,781 |
| May 16th 2025 - May 23rd 2025 | £1,378 | £1,548 | £1,718 | £1,803 |
| May 23rd 2025 - May 30th 2025 | £2,163 | £2,438 | £2,712 | £2,849 |
| May 30th 2025 - Jun 6th 2025 | £1,357 | £1,524 | £1,692 | £1,775 |
| Jun 6th 2025 - Jun 13th 2025 | £1,365 | £1,534 | £1,702 | £1,786 |
| Jun 13th 2025 - Jun 20th 2025 | £1,419 | £1,594 | £1,769 | £1,857 |
| Jun 20th 2025 - Jun 27th 2025 | £1,581 | £1,778 | £1,975 | £2,073 |
| Jun 27th 2025 - Jul 4th 2025 | £1,710 | £1,924 | £2,139 | £2,246 |
| Jul 4th 2025 - Jul 11th 2025 | £1,803 | £2,029 | £2,256 | £2,369 |
| Jul 11th 2025 - Jul 18th 2025 | £2,043 | £2,301 | £2,560 | £2,689 |
| Jul 18th 2025 - Jul 25th 2025 | £2,120 | £2,389 | £2,658 | £2,792 |
| Jul 25th 2025 - Aug 1st 2025 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 1st 2025 - Aug 8th 2025 | £2,435 | £2,746 | £3,057 | £3,212 |
| Aug 8th 2025 - Aug 15th 2025 | £2,435 | £2,746 | £3,057 | £3,212 |
| Aug 15th 2025 - Aug 22nd 2025 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 22nd 2025 - Aug 29th 2025 | £2,427 | £2,737 | £3,047 | £3,201 |
| Aug 29th 2025 - Sep 5th 2025 | £1,627 | £1,830 | £2,033 | £2,134 |
| Sep 5th 2025 - Sep 12th 2025 | £1,494 | £1,679 | £1,865 | £1,957 |
| Sep 12th 2025 - Sep 19th 2025 | £1,408 | £1,583 | £1,757 | £1,844 |
| Sep 19th 2025 - Sep 26th 2025 | £1,304 | £1,464 | £1,624 | £1,704 |
| Sep 26th 2025 - Oct 3rd 2025 | £1,286 | £1,443 | £1,601 | £1,680 |
| Oct 3rd 2025 - Oct 10th 2025 | £1,286 | £1,443 | £1,601 | £1,680 |
| Oct 10th 2025 - Oct 17th 2025 | £1,298 | £1,457 | £1,616 | £1,696 |
| Oct 17th 2025 - Oct 21st 2025 | £1,499 | £1,685 | £1,872 | £1,965 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Stunning house and views
We had the most amazing time. The house and the views are stunning. We will definitely be going back
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Stunning location
The best holiday home I have have ever visited with 5-star facilities.
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