Dorothea Cottage is an end-terrace, traditional slate property with a large terraced garden overlooking the stunning Nantlle Valley.
Nantlle is located inside Eryri National Park with Snowdon Basecamp (Rhyd Ddu) being under 5 MILES away!! Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status for its dramatic slate landscapes, Nantlle is a must-see destination for walkers, cyclists, divers, sightseers, and outdoor adventurers. We are dog-friendly and welcome one medium-sized breed.
The space
The cottage has been created as a super comfortable base for exploring Snowdonia.
Located next to the historic Dorothea Quarry and Lakes, there are walks literally on your doorstep into Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Snowdon Base Camp at Rhyd Ddu is just 5.3 miles, making it the perfect location for those wanting to explore the iconic mountain. There are walking and cycling routes starting from the cottage, with swimming and diving in the Nantlle and Dorothea lakes.
The cottage sleeps up to 4 people (children over 5 ) and a trained, small to medium-sized dog. We have renovated and equipped the cottage to a high standard, with super-efficient heating and a log burner to make nights in during the cold winter season a treat, plus super fast broadband to keep you connected (if you wish).
It has a large comfortable lounge with tons of period features, including a stone inglenook fireplace with a log burner. We have included an HD Smart TV with blue tooth speaker ability and access to Netflix, Amazon Movies and apps for BBC, ITV, CH4 and CH5.
Adjacent to the living room is the big bright kitchen/dining/utility area, leading onto the rear gardens and the shower room. This space is equipped with all you need to cook and dine in style.
The shower room is also on the ground floor with a large Hans Grohe rain shower and stylish modern bathroom suite.
On the first floor, we have a big master bedroom including a king-size oak bed, plus a super comfy twin room with adult-sized bunk beds, which have proved to be the favourite sleeping spot of our guests.
We have outside spaces front and back, with a lovely landscaped and tiered back garden with views over the cottage towards the Nantlle Ridge. The rear garden also has direct access to walks, including the Snowdonia National Parks Slate Trail and Pilgrims Way.
Guest access
The whole property is at your disposal during your stay.
Other things to note
BED LINEN is provided as standard. All beds are fitted with mattress toppers and we provide duvets and pillows with pillow protectors.
TOWELS. We provide hand towels but cannot supply BATH towels.
BATHROOM ESSENTIALS. Shampoo and shower gel are supplied. Hand towels, soap, a range of toiletries, and loo rolls are also provided. There are extra cleaning supplies for your use.
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS. The kitchen is stocked with basics including, tea, coffee, sugar, milk straws, salt & pepper, and olive oil. In addition, we supply t-towels, kitchen rolls, and laundry products. The kitchen is well equipped for cooks.
SHOPS. Local shops are accessible within a 5-minute drive. There is a Co-op Local in the neighbouring village of Penygroes and the usual supermarket chains (Morrisons/Tesco) in Caernarfon. We even have North Wales' only Waitrose 25 minutes away at Menai.
COFFEE ESSENTIALS. If you are a coffee lover, artisan coffee roasters, Poblado, are located a few steps from our front door. They create one of the greatest flat whites ever and sell beans and ground coffees to die for.
PETS. We are happy to welcome a well trained medium sized dog guest. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate larger dogs or breeds which tend to shed fur. We ask guests not to leave pets unattended in the cottage.
