Dol Y Clochydd

The Mawddach valley offers serious walking country—Precipice Walk is nearby, as is Coed y Brenin Forest—and this detached farmhouse sits right in the landscape, with an acre of grounds sloping down to the river. The property sleeps eight across four bedrooms: a king with ensuite bathroom, another king, a twin room, and a room with bunks. Three bathrooms serve the house. Downstairs there's a sizeable living room with woodburner and French doors onto the garden, a dining room with views across the hills, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking—oven, hob, dishwasher, and all the basics. A utility room handles laundry. The enclosed garden is lawned with a patio and seating; the grounds beyond are natural woodland, and you have private access to fish the river in season.

Essentials like heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, along with logs for the fires. There's parking for four cars on site and a bike store. One dog is welcome. No smoking indoors. The property has a borehole water supply and a river runs through the grounds—worth knowing if you're bringing young children. Check-in is after 15:30, checkout before 09:30.