Comments on: Y Felin | Self Catering Cottage with Sea Views and Walking Distance to Pub http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/ Self Catering Snowdonia | Holiday Cottages North Wales Thu, 17 May 2012 16:11:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amanda, Harry, Jemma and Matthew (Daisy, Megan and Jasmine - the pups) from Staffordshire http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-9563 Amanda, Harry, Jemma and Matthew (Daisy, Megan and Jasmine - the pups) from Staffordshire Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:37:19 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-9563 Me, my sister and our partners have just got back from a fabulous weeks break at Y Felin. The cottage was very cozy and the underfloor heating a luxury on cold tired feet after long walks. The beds are very comfy and it has all the facilities you need as well as being in a peaceful but still a great location, just a short walk to the gorgeous long stretch of clean sandy beach, three pubs all within walking distance, two of which are on the way back from the beach, bonus! We had three nine month old pubs with us who had all thought they had died and gone to heaven with plenty of exploring to do in the paddock and the stunning walks embedded in the Welsh countryside and beach walks along the coast and sand dunes. Only a 5 minute drive into the quiet but picturesque village of Harlech which has fantastic views and just a 10 minute drive into the slightly busier but much bigger town of Barmouth. Dolgellau is less than half an hour and has some nice pubs and shops and a big pet store for all your needs including a vet just in case you need it. Porthmadog is not too far a journey either but we preferred the prettier towns, although we did find the best fish and chip shop there! Dolgoch falls is a MUST DO and is a short but beautiful walk surrounded by stunning waterfalls and gorgeous countryside, it's only a 45 minute drive on the way to Tywyn on the interesting back roads and is certainly no boring journey! We would definitely recommend Y Felin! And since this is the second dioni cottage holiday we've had and thoroughly enjoyed, I'm sure we'll be back next year, the cottages are very well looked after, cosy and clean! It's the perfect UK getaway! Thank you Dioni! Me, my sister and our partners have just got back from a fabulous weeks break at Y Felin. The cottage was very cozy and the underfloor heating a luxury on cold tired feet after long walks. The beds are very comfy and it has all the facilities you need as well as being in a peaceful but still a great location, just a short walk to the gorgeous long stretch of clean sandy beach, three pubs all within walking distance, two of which are on the way back from the beach, bonus! We had three nine month old pubs with us who had all thought they had died and gone to heaven with plenty of exploring to do in the paddock and the stunning walks embedded in the Welsh countryside and beach walks along the coast and sand dunes. Only a 5 minute drive into the quiet but picturesque village of Harlech which has fantastic views and just a 10 minute drive into the slightly busier but much bigger town of Barmouth. Dolgellau is less than half an hour and has some nice pubs and shops and a big pet store for all your needs including a vet just in case you need it. Porthmadog is not too far a journey either but we preferred the prettier towns, although we did find the best fish and chip shop there! Dolgoch falls is a MUST DO and is a short but beautiful walk surrounded by stunning waterfalls and gorgeous countryside, it’s only a 45 minute drive on the way to Tywyn on the interesting back roads and is certainly no boring journey! We would definitely recommend Y Felin! And since this is the second dioni cottage holiday we’ve had and thoroughly enjoyed, I’m sure we’ll be back next year, the cottages are very well looked after, cosy and clean! It’s the perfect UK getaway! Thank you Dioni!

]]> By: Karen Anderson,Elan Valley http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-7907 Karen Anderson,Elan Valley Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:36:06 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-7907 We only booked Y Felin on a whim just before Feb half term started, fancying a winter short break. We were delighted with the cottage both inside and out, being full of character and comfort, in a lovely location, and most importantly for us, being safe and ideal for our dogs as well as us. With a lovely garden and big field beside the property, the convenience of the village facilities within walking distance, and a lovely walk to the beach from the doorstep, the only fault we could find with this holiday was that it was too short! We'll definitely be back soon! We only booked Y Felin on a whim just before Feb half term started, fancying a winter short break. We were delighted with the cottage both inside and out, being full of character and comfort, in a lovely location, and most importantly for us, being safe and ideal for our dogs as well as us. With a lovely garden and big field beside the property, the convenience of the village facilities within walking distance, and a lovely walk to the beach from the doorstep, the only fault we could find with this holiday was that it was too short! We’ll definitely be back soon!

]]> By: Fletcher, Leigh http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-2405 Fletcher, Leigh Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:59:23 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-2405 We arrived on a beautiful sunny evening to the wonderful cottage of Y Felin. We quickly settled in and were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the garden, something we enjoyed throughout our stay. The location is ideal and there are plenty of local provisions. We enjoyed the local walks and beach aswell as the option of going further afield. We would not hesitate to recommend and re-book in the future. We arrived on a beautiful sunny evening to the wonderful cottage of Y Felin. We quickly settled in and were able to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the garden, something we enjoyed throughout our stay. The location is ideal and there are plenty of local provisions. We enjoyed the local walks and beach aswell as the option of going further afield. We would not hesitate to recommend and re-book in the future.

]]> By: Tom & Jean Saunders, Oxfordshire http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-2357 Tom & Jean Saunders, Oxfordshire Sun, 29 May 2011 09:40:10 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-2357 <img class="alignleft" src="http://dioni.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/walkway-from-Bennar-beach-may-2011.jpg" alt="walkway-from-Bennar-Beach-may-2011" />It's difficult to find something original to say about this beautiful area and the cosy cottage. We enjoyed a trip across the 1879 toll bridge over the Mawddach Estuary at Penmaenpool and a meal and a pint in the George III inn watching the birdlife and the cyclists/walkers making best use of an old railway track path. The line was closed by Beeching and the walk featured in one of Julia Bradbury's TV programmes along old railway-track paths. The Nantcol waterfalls are worth a visit and you don't need to be an intrepid climber to see them! For photographers, you must go to Portmerion, relive the "Prisoner" and take a walk in the woods that overlook the estuary. However, go early if you want to avoid the hoards of people that flock in. We visited Bennar Beach a few times - the walkway is featured in the picture - not because it is much different to other stretches of fine sand-dunes along the coast but there are toilets by the car-park, and this is an important consideration at our age! walkway-from-Bennar-Beach-may-2011It’s difficult to find something original to say about this beautiful area and the cosy cottage. We enjoyed a trip across the 1879 toll bridge over the Mawddach Estuary at Penmaenpool and a meal and a pint in the George III inn watching the birdlife and the cyclists/walkers making best use of an old railway track path. The line was closed by Beeching and the walk featured in one of Julia Bradbury’s TV programmes along old railway-track paths. The Nantcol waterfalls are worth a visit and you don’t need to be an intrepid climber to see them! For photographers, you must go to Portmerion, relive the “Prisoner” and take a walk in the woods that overlook the estuary. However, go early if you want to avoid the hoards of people that flock in. We visited Bennar Beach a few times – the walkway is featured in the picture – not because it is much different to other stretches of fine sand-dunes along the coast but there are toilets by the car-park, and this is an important consideration at our age!

]]> By: Ashley Hyde, Bournemouth http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-2089 Ashley Hyde, Bournemouth Mon, 21 Feb 2011 18:44:51 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-2089 The four of us (2 couples) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very well presented and well equipped character cottage. A first time to North Wales for all of us, we were all blown away by the breathtaking scenary of Snowdonia and the coastline. Staying in a traditional old cottage was the perfect compliment to this and what a great and private location Y Felin is in. We were comfortably able to reach the towns on our list; Betwsy y Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Pwellhi and Barmouth and return home in the evening to enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquillity of Y Felin. We were able to make good use of the woodburner to keep us warm and cosy, it also created a wonderful ambiance as we played various games. The furthest of two pubs was only a 10 minute walk which allowed us to nip out for a swift half or two and enjoy some Wesh hospitality. Y Felin created for us a very relaxing and comfortable break, none of us would hesitate to stay there again. The four of us (2 couples) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very well presented and well equipped character cottage. A first time to North Wales for all of us, we were all blown away by the breathtaking scenary of Snowdonia and the coastline. Staying in a traditional old cottage was the perfect compliment to this and what a great and private location Y Felin is in. We were comfortably able to reach the towns on our list; Betwsy y Coed, Caernarfon, Conwy, Pwellhi and Barmouth and return home in the evening to enjoy the wonderful peace and tranquillity of Y Felin.
We were able to make good use of the woodburner to keep us warm and cosy, it also created a wonderful ambiance as we played various games. The furthest of two pubs was only a 10 minute walk which allowed us to nip out for a swift half or two and enjoy some Wesh hospitality.
Y Felin created for us a very relaxing and comfortable break, none of us would hesitate to stay there again.

]]> By: Tony, Gill, Josh and Lewis, Lancashire http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-1964 Tony, Gill, Josh and Lewis, Lancashire Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:29:20 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-1964 Thanks to Gwion's flexibility we had a last minute change from Nant to Y Felin. We thought the mile long walk from the village would be a bit too much due to the heavy snowfall. We have visited the area many times and done lots of things but our pre-Christmas trip this year was more of a chill out. The boys loved the grounds of the cottage and spent lots of time playing in the snow. At times we even ventured further afield to go sledging or walk past the station and the holiday park to the sea. It was great to see the contrast between snow, sand and sea at the coastline. The cottage was fantastic, a great base for an active holiday or a warm comfortable environment just for relaxing. The underfloor heating was a real plus for the time of year. We will no doubt be back but we are now going to be spoilt for choice as to where we stay. Was looking forward to staying in Nant but Y Felin was a great venue. Thanks to Gwion’s flexibility we had a last minute change from Nant to Y Felin. We thought the mile long walk from the village would be a bit too much due to the heavy snowfall. We have visited the area many times and done lots of things but our pre-Christmas trip this year was more of a chill out. The boys loved the grounds of the cottage and spent lots of time playing in the snow. At times we even ventured further afield to go sledging or walk past the station and the holiday park to the sea. It was great to see the contrast between snow, sand and sea at the coastline. The cottage was fantastic, a great base for an active holiday or a warm comfortable environment just for relaxing. The underfloor heating was a real plus for the time of year. We will no doubt be back but we are now going to be spoilt for choice as to where we stay. Was looking forward to staying in Nant but Y Felin was a great venue.

]]> By: Emma, Peter and Santa, Staffordshire http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-1296 Emma, Peter and Santa, Staffordshire Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:57:41 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-1296 We stayed at y feline for a long weekend and had an absolutely lovely time our lurcher Santa loved the beautiful sandy beech especially playing in the very big sand dunes!! The views from the property were wonderful and the house itself was so comfortable and beautifully furnished with a fab log burner that kept us snug. Property is in a great location as there are plenty of local shops and pubs and Barmouth and Harlech only 10 minutes drive away, we also went to Snowdon for the day which is just under an hours drive. Can't wait to return and explore more of this beautiful part of Wales. We stayed at y feline for a long weekend and had an absolutely lovely time our lurcher Santa loved the beautiful sandy beech especially playing in the very big sand dunes!! The views from the property were wonderful and the house itself was so comfortable and beautifully furnished with a fab log burner that kept us snug. Property is in a great location as there are plenty of local shops and pubs and Barmouth and Harlech only 10 minutes drive away, we also went to Snowdon for the day which is just under an hours drive. Can’t wait to return and explore more of this beautiful part of Wales.

]]> By: Alison & Byron, Clutton, Chester http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Alison & Byron, Clutton, Chester Sun, 10 Oct 2010 19:23:22 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-922 A cosy and well appointed traditional Welsh cottage with superb nearby unspoilt beaches and walking country. The cottage gardens are enclosed and dog-friendly. Having previously stayed at Byrdir b&b (also owned by Gwion and Louise), the cottage completely met our best expectations - same warm welcome and attention to detail. Thank you for the loan of the book , I will return it next time around. A cosy and well appointed traditional Welsh cottage with superb nearby unspoilt beaches and walking country. The cottage gardens are enclosed and dog-friendly. Having previously stayed at Byrdir b&b (also owned by Gwion and Louise), the cottage completely met our best expectations – same warm welcome and attention to detail. Thank you for the loan of the book , I will return it next time around.

]]> By: sandra walker oxfordshire http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-728 sandra walker oxfordshire Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:28:35 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-728 <img class="alignleft" src="http://dioni.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/N129-708-D1.jpg" alt="Bennar Beach" />Had a truely lovely relaxing weekend at Y Felin great weather very sunny for late september delightful cottage warm and cosy . The beach was breath taking and very clean . We had dinner at the hotel across the road on the sunday evening wonderful view and wonderful lamb steaks yummy Lovely enclosed garden for our dog Roxy , Barmouth is just down the road and is a lovely seaside town with great little shops and cafes we also visited the waterfalls STUNNING. Really didnt want to leave and cant wait to go back . Bennar BeachHad a truely lovely relaxing weekend at Y Felin great weather very sunny for late september delightful cottage warm and cosy . The beach was breath taking and very clean . We had dinner at the hotel across the road on the sunday evening wonderful view and wonderful lamb steaks yummy
Lovely enclosed garden for our dog Roxy , Barmouth is just down the road and is a lovely seaside town with great little shops and cafes we also visited the waterfalls STUNNING.
Really didnt want to leave and cant wait to go back .

]]> By: Chrissy London http://dioni.co.uk/y-felin/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Chrissy London Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:29:35 +0000 http://dioni.co.uk/?p=235#comment-186 July 2010 Lovely, peaceful cottage. Weather raining - no surprise there then, - picked mushrooms in local field. ideal place to excercise one of our slightly older 4 legged companions. We didn't do much, as we just chilled out after a recent family bereavement. Next time will be more adventurous. Welcome goodies very much appreciated. Recommend local butcher, should have bought more meat to take home! , not being a huge meat eater high praise indeed. July 2010
Lovely, peaceful cottage. Weather raining – no surprise there then, – picked mushrooms in local field.
ideal place to excercise one of our slightly older 4 legged companions.

We didn’t do much, as we just chilled out after a recent family bereavement.
Next time will be more adventurous.
Welcome goodies very much appreciated.
Recommend local butcher, should have bought more meat to take home! , not being a huge meat eater high praise indeed.

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