Description

Dowlais & Zig Zag Cottages can accommodate up to 7 guests in Zig Zag Cottage (ZZC) and additional 2 adults & 1 child in Dowlais Cottage (DG). The living accommodation in Zig Zag is large enough to accommodate all guests. Caringly prepared they are a great place from where you can enjoy the mountains and the beaches of Snowdonia. Your pet dogs are welcome too, with plenty of walks from the doorstep just outside the village of Llanllyfni, 7 miles from Caernarfon and 10 miles from Porthmadog. Situated near the begining of the Nantlle Ridge, a local challenge of mountain ridges between Snowdon and the Sea. Snowdon itself is 8.6 miles away and the closest carpark and path up the highest mountian in Wales is at Rhyd Ddu . The cottages are only 5.2 miles from the award winning sandy beach at Dinas Dinlle. Caernarfon town (7 mls) has plenty of shops and places to eat down 'Hole in the Wall' street which is adjacent to the magnificent castle standing guard on the harbourside. Llanberis (12 mls) is another must do with steam trains going up Snowdon from the village and footpaths acending it's lofty heights. Lots to do in the area from visiting Wetland reserves, indoor climbing centre, walking on the beach or climbing mountains. This cottage is near to one of the new UNESCO World Heritage sites for 'Wales Slate' - Nantlle Valley Slate Quarry Landscape. Recommended area for easy access to Snowdonia, Lleyn peninsula and Anglesey.

In Dowlais Cottage (2012):-
1 BEDROOM: 1 double bed and 1 day bed (single bed size), this bedroom is on the 1st floor. We recommend this bedroom is for 2 adults and 1 child.
SHOWER ROOM/WC: Shower cubicle, wc and hand wash basin on ground floor .
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM: Modern fitted kitchen with electric cooker, fridge and microwave.
LOUNGE: Lovely and cosy with flat screen tv/DVD with freeview channels, wood burning stove fire (a starter pack of logs , kindling and firelighters, it's enough for about 3 nights. Please bring your own matches).
CENTRAL HEATING & ELECTRICITY: Inclusive. Timed electric heaters. Charging of electric vehicles is prohibited due to fire and electrocution risks
FRONT GARDEN AREA: Next to the front door there is an enclosed gravel area with outside table & chairs, this area is enclosed.
BACK GARDEN: A larger shared garden with outside sitting area is available, shared with Zig Zag Cottage. This area is also enclosed.
PARKING: Room for parking in front of the cottage
LINEN: Yes
TOWELS: Bath mats and tea towels are provided but you will need to bring your own bath/hand towels
WIFI: Yes and unlimited.

In Zig Zag Cottage (ref 2013) next door:-

4 BEDROOMS (On the 1st floor): 1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin, and 1 Single bedroom.
(On ground floor via internal staircase or external access): 1 Double Bedroom with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC. Cot also available if requested when booking.
SHOWER ROOM/WC: Upstairs with shower.
KITCHEN (on the 1st floor): Well-equipped, modern fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, induction hob and electric oven, fridge, microwave and dishwasher.
LOUNGE (Ground floor): Magnificent living room with vaulted ceiling, wood-burning stove (a starter pack of logs , kindling and firelighters, it's enough for about 3 nights. Please bring your own matches), flat screen freeview TV, DVD. Comfy corner suite and sofas and a pool table.
DINING ROOM (On the 1st floor): Open-tread stairs to 1st floor and large balcony over the lounge prepared as a spacious galleried dining room.
GARDEN: Small enclosed patio with garden furniture and access to a larger shared garden that connects with a gate to Dowlais Cottage front garden.
PARKING: Ample parking by the front door.
HEATING: Timed electric wall heaters. Initial supply of logs included.
ELECTRICITY: Included
WiFi: Yes, free of charge.
LINEN: Yes (Please confirm bedding arrangements beforehand)
TOWELS: At this time, due to Covid regulations, we are asking Guests bring their own TOWELS and TEA TOWELS.

EXTRA: Washer/Dryer available for use on request.
EXTRA: Travel cot and high chair available on request. Please note there is an open tread staircase from the lounge to the mezzanine. Store room for cycles (By arrangement with the owner).
EXTRA: Both properties, Dowlais and Zig Zag have a kettle and a cafetiere. Tea and sugar is provided and also instant coffees sachets and biscuits.

PETS: There is a £20 Pets Charge for each dog, in total there can be up to 6 dogs.

Outside Quiet Hours: We kindly request all our guests to observe outside quiet hours from 21:00 to 9:00 as there are three cottages on this site, and we wish to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. Therefore, Zig Zag & Dowlias Cottages are not suitable for young groups who want to party late into the night. It is important to note that any group causing excessive noise that disturbs the neighbouring cottages will receive a warning. If the noise persists, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and request police assistance to remove unruly groups from the property. We regret having to issue this warning, but it is based on our previous negative experiences with disruptive guests.

Mini-break is a booking less then 7 nights OR a booking not starting on a Saturday or Sunday.
Mini-Breaks Rules in the Holidays Season: This property owner will allow mini-breaks IF the start date of the holiday is within 60 days.
Mini-Breaks Rules outside the Holidays Season: This property owner will accept mini-breaks at anytime.

Price Group: The price is Cottage REF 2012 & 2013 combined.

Reviews:
CM (April 2023): 5 STARS "A gem of a place. This is the second time my family adi have stayed here. It is an absolute gem of a place. It is comfortable and cosy and has everything you can think of. Including amazing views in the front and beautiful countryside in the back. It is in an amazing spot to use as a base everything is reached quickly. Thank you to the owner as it allows my growing family to have some amazing family time! Loved it"
PP (October 2022): 5 STARS "Perfect location. This is the second time we have stayed here . Dowlais and Zig Zag cottage are perfectly located to visit the many attractions in Snowdonia from the beaches to the mountains. Friendly owners and well equipped accommodation"
Miss E (April 2021): (Dowlais): "What a charming host and lovely cottage. The property is situated central to a whole host of activities, beaches and interesting days out. Tastefully decorated it also has a delightful garden surrounded by open space. The owner welcomed us with some lovely inviting home touches and was very helpful with ideas on local areas of interest. The larger property next door has been superbly refurbished and I would definitely be interested in returning with a larger group. In summary, this was an idyllic few days away and I can't think of a single area of improvement."
Dr E (April 2021): "The stay was wonderful, the accommodation perfect and the owners could not have done more for us. It was brilliant, quiet, spacious and so relaxing and I would give this place 10/10. Thank you for giving us a lovely holiday."