Restored Welsh cottage, pet friendly, wood burning stove, walks from the door. | Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog

Cae Canol Cottage is a cosy semi detached cottage in Cwm Teigl, nestled next to the grade II* listed 500 year old stone Cae Canol Farmhouse with stunning views of the surrounding Snowdonia National Park. Your holiday starts as you drive along half a mile of gated trackway through rolling farmland as it steadily climbs towards Manod Mawr, where you will find Cae Canol at the foot of the impressive Mountain slopes. Perfect for couples, this cottage offers everything you need with a mezzanine bedroom over an open plan living area with log burning stove, contemporary kitchen and shower room. From the door step are breathtaking views in all directions, from the unspoiled surrounding countryside and beyond to the Snowdonia National Park, with gorgeous sunsets over the valley towards the coast and the Llyn Peninsula.
Exploring the local area:
Cae Canol is the perfect place for your North Wales holiday, with ample opportunities for country lovers to explore the local countryside straight from the door. Explore the ancient footpaths to Cwm Penmachno and the Crimea pass surrounded by 'Wild Wales', and wander the paths around Manod Quarries - famous as the home to the National Galleries hidden art treasures during the second world war. Local lake and river fishing can be arranged with permits available through Cambrian Angling.
Places to visit:
Llan Ffestiniog (2 miles) is ideal for your local convenience store, and real ale and great food await at Y Pengwern community pub. For a timeless steam train experience, you can start you journey on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways from Blaenau Ffestiniog (5 miles) where you will also find other food outlets, supermarkets and takeaways.
For thrill seekers, Zip World: Titan, Bounce Below underground trampoline nets, and Antur Stiniog mountain biking are all in easy reach.
A short drive away is the harbour town of Porthmadog and the beautiful village of Borth Y Gest where you can start your walk along the coastal path with views over the estuary towards Portmeirion (11 miles). Black Rock Sands (13 miles) allows you to drive straight on to the 3 miles of sand and dunes and if you can tempt yourself further afield, then visit Harlech Castle (14 miles), Swallow Falls and Betws y Coed (15 miles) in the Conwy valley, Coed y Brenin mountain bike centre, and Llanberis at the foot of Snowdon (30 miles).
Accommodation:
1 MEZZANINE BEDROOM with a Double bed and additional single mattress (access up steep ship's ladder with a hand rail on both sides).
BED LINEN:provided
TOWELS BATH MAT TEA TOWELS OVEN GLOVES: provided
HAIR DRYER: provided
COT AND HIGHCHAIR: Available on request
SHOWER ROOM/WC: With electric shower (downstairs).
LIVING ROOM and KITCHEN AREA: Fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge and microwave. Table and chairs.
LOUNG AREA: Comfy bed settee and cuddle chair, wood burner and TV/radio/CD/DVD.
GROUNDS: Patio area to front with garden furniture. Please note that the grounds belong to the mountain and are natural with dry stone walls and small stream to the rear. Young children must be supervised at all times.
PETS: We welcome up to 3 well behaved pets that are not tempted by sheep which graze up to the front door. Dogs must be controlled at all times and all waste removed from the grounds.
PARKING: Ample parking by the cottage. Electric vehicle charging point available.
HEATING: wall mounted motion sensor intelligent electric heater and log burner, with additional oil filled plug in radiators available on request.
ELECTRICITY & HEATING: Included. Logs and kindling available at additional cost of £6 each per bag. Please check availability.
WATER: The cottage has its own supply of mountain spring water which is filtered and UV treated.
NOTE: You are a good 15 minutes' drive away from civilisation. Take everything you need for the first day. Warm clothes and sturdy boots are essential up here.
WIFI: There is currently no wifi connection. You can get a really good 4G mobile signal with all providers except Vodafone.
ACCESS: Sheep graze along the track, so please take care to travel slowly and remember ***You MUST close EVERY gate after you.*** The mountain track has reeds growing in the centre, there are 6 gates up to the property which must be closed after you. The narrowest gate is 2.3m, which is wide enough for a normal car (Honda CRV, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Corsa, and Skoda Octavia all OK). Care must be taken to keep to the middle of the track to avoid damaging the side walls of your tyres.
Link to a video of the track: https://youtu.be/_CzBCprxkcE
April to October: It is recommended to come in a 4x4, although many guests are happy to drive other vehicles with good ground clearance.
October to April: You MUST come in a 4x4 as we cannot guarantee the weather or that you will make it up there.

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Restored Welsh cottage, pet friendly, wood burning stove, walks from the door has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Manod has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Manod, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.