Finest Retreats | Hope House (Ty-Gobaith)
House in Dolgellau
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
In the heart of Dolgellau is Hope House (Ty-Gobaith), a beautifully renovated historic town house packed full of charm and oozes character throughout. Brought up to a luxurious standard, the property comfortably sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms across four levels, including a mezzanine. Dolgellau on your doorstep makes a wonderful location to visit, yet an even better base to visit the nearby villages, mountains, forests and meandering river to the coastline.
The front door from the street opens into a sizeable hallway with coat hooks, a chair and shoe and boot storage. To the right is both a kitchen, breakfast room and a gorgeous lounge diner. Original features of the historic property are present throughout. The cream coloured units in the kitchen are stylish with a white stone effect worktop and include a built in eye level oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer. A small breakfast table with two seats is positioned at the other end of the room in a bright spot next to the window. Heading through into the lounge diner, this stunning room also shows off the property's historical features with a beautiful inglenook fireplace built into the stone wall to one end. A log burner is located within the fireplace on a slate hearth surrounded by brass accessories and string lights. Two armchairs are positioned around the fireplace, and opposite, a six seater traditional farmhouse dining table is the perfect spot for social evenings in. There is also a useful utility room with a washing machine, dryer, games, and a working area.
Heading up to the first floor, the layout comprises a double master bedroom, a twin room, which can be made into a Super King and family bathroom. The double room has beautifully contrasting dark wood beams against the white ceiling. A white wooden framed double bed is positioned to one side with bedside tables and lamps. The opposite end of the room features a large chest of drawers, clothes storage cupboard and an additional table with lamp, alongside a charming wooden rocking chair. A stable door opens out onto a decked balcony to the rear of the property, maximising the outdoor space. The second bedroom, a twin, is a cosy space with two divan single beds, (which can be made into a Super King on request) alongside traditional furniture and a built in cupboard for clothes storage. The main bathroom is beautifully decorated with Victorian style bathroom units including a basin, WC and bath with shower over.
With a quirky layout to the building, the second floor of this elegant town house features a double height lounge with a games room area. With a vaulted ceiling and tall windows, this open plan space features two large sofas, Smart TV and an impressive stone fireplace with a log burner. A table football game is located away from the seating area, ideal for the kids and adults alike. A door from this area leads into a secondary bathroom with basin, WC and walk in shower cubicle. Completing the layout of the property, a staircase leads up to a mezzanine bedroom located above the lounge. With a superking bed, which can be split into twin beds, a chest of drawers and side chair, there are electric Velux windows in the pitched roof to allow in natural light.
The outdoor area and garden at the back of the property as well as steps up to the first floor balcony, also accessed from the double bedroom. The balcony provides a sheltered access into the rear of Hope House, with a great bike storage area as well as log storage for the log burners. It's only a short walk from the property to all the amenities the town offers, from pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Dolgellau is a great base to explore Southern Snowdonia as well as the coastal areas nearby. There are also some fantastic walks including the Mawddach Trail, a nine mile walking route following an old disused railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth - a wonderful seaside resort with a lovely beach. For more experienced hiker looking for a challenge, the walking route to Cader Idris, the highest mountain in Southern Snowdonia, is about 15 minutes drive away. The hike is quite a challenge but the views are worth the hard work.
For mountain bikers, Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is a short drive away. This scenic woodland is home to some world class biking trails, as well being home to a visitor centre and a number of walking trails. Mountain Bikes and E-Bikes are available for hire if desired. Water sports lovers should take a short drive to nearby Bala, where the Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre at Llyn Tegid provide activities including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding. For a more relaxing experience, rowing boats are available to hire. This area of Southern Snowdonia is a fabulous base for a trip to North Wales. With epic mountain scenery, dense forests and spectacular coastline, it's a great alternative to the busier spots in the heart of the National Park.
Booking Conditions:
- The default bed configuration is 1 x Double, 1 x Twin and 1 x Super King, but both twin and Super King are interchangeable - Please request upon booking.
- There is a parking permit for 1 car at a nearby car park
- Pet Friendly, max 1 pet.
The front door from the street opens into a sizeable hallway with coat hooks, a chair and shoe and boot storage. To the right is both a kitchen, breakfast room and a gorgeous lounge diner. Original features of the historic property are present throughout. The cream coloured units in the kitchen are stylish with a white stone effect worktop and include a built in eye level oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer. A small breakfast table with two seats is positioned at the other end of the room in a bright spot next to the window. Heading through into the lounge diner, this stunning room also shows off the property's historical features with a beautiful inglenook fireplace built into the stone wall to one end. A log burner is located within the fireplace on a slate hearth surrounded by brass accessories and string lights. Two armchairs are positioned around the fireplace, and opposite, a six seater traditional farmhouse dining table is the perfect spot for social evenings in. There is also a useful utility room with a washing machine, dryer, games, and a working area.
Heading up to the first floor, the layout comprises a double master bedroom, a twin room, which can be made into a Super King and family bathroom. The double room has beautifully contrasting dark wood beams against the white ceiling. A white wooden framed double bed is positioned to one side with bedside tables and lamps. The opposite end of the room features a large chest of drawers, clothes storage cupboard and an additional table with lamp, alongside a charming wooden rocking chair. A stable door opens out onto a decked balcony to the rear of the property, maximising the outdoor space. The second bedroom, a twin, is a cosy space with two divan single beds, (which can be made into a Super King on request) alongside traditional furniture and a built in cupboard for clothes storage. The main bathroom is beautifully decorated with Victorian style bathroom units including a basin, WC and bath with shower over.
With a quirky layout to the building, the second floor of this elegant town house features a double height lounge with a games room area. With a vaulted ceiling and tall windows, this open plan space features two large sofas, Smart TV and an impressive stone fireplace with a log burner. A table football game is located away from the seating area, ideal for the kids and adults alike. A door from this area leads into a secondary bathroom with basin, WC and walk in shower cubicle. Completing the layout of the property, a staircase leads up to a mezzanine bedroom located above the lounge. With a superking bed, which can be split into twin beds, a chest of drawers and side chair, there are electric Velux windows in the pitched roof to allow in natural light.
The outdoor area and garden at the back of the property as well as steps up to the first floor balcony, also accessed from the double bedroom. The balcony provides a sheltered access into the rear of Hope House, with a great bike storage area as well as log storage for the log burners. It's only a short walk from the property to all the amenities the town offers, from pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Dolgellau is a great base to explore Southern Snowdonia as well as the coastal areas nearby. There are also some fantastic walks including the Mawddach Trail, a nine mile walking route following an old disused railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth - a wonderful seaside resort with a lovely beach. For more experienced hiker looking for a challenge, the walking route to Cader Idris, the highest mountain in Southern Snowdonia, is about 15 minutes drive away. The hike is quite a challenge but the views are worth the hard work.
For mountain bikers, Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is a short drive away. This scenic woodland is home to some world class biking trails, as well being home to a visitor centre and a number of walking trails. Mountain Bikes and E-Bikes are available for hire if desired. Water sports lovers should take a short drive to nearby Bala, where the Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre at Llyn Tegid provide activities including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding. For a more relaxing experience, rowing boats are available to hire. This area of Southern Snowdonia is a fabulous base for a trip to North Wales. With epic mountain scenery, dense forests and spectacular coastline, it's a great alternative to the busier spots in the heart of the National Park.
Booking Conditions:
- The default bed configuration is 1 x Double, 1 x Twin and 1 x Super King, but both twin and Super King are interchangeable - Please request upon booking.
- There is a parking permit for 1 car at a nearby car park
- Pet Friendly, max 1 pet.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Dolgellau
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Ty Gobaith is in an ideal location in the town, a couple of minutes walk from the main square where there are several cafe's, pubs and a highly recommended bakery, DD's. Other coffee shops are also very good. The town is in Southern Snowdonia which is quieter, there are plenty of interesting places to visit, lots of extreme sports and fantastic walking. The house had everything we required to make our stay comfortable. Apart from the bakery, we would recommend The Torrent where the staff were friendly and welcoming, good selection of local ales and lovely food at reasonable prices. We'll be back……
10.0 / 10.0
Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous house - spotlessly clean, well-equipped and very comfortable. We loved snuggling up in front of the wood-burner after a long day out and about. Dougie especially loved the table football!
10.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect, everything you needed within walking distance. The house itself was beautiful and very cosy. Everything about the stay was well thought out by the owners. I would definitely stay here again!
No complaints at all!
10.0 / 10.0
This delightful home was the highlight of our stay.
We enjoyed the seaside, the walks, and the local restaurants- a great Indian.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home, much larger than expected. Great location. Everything we hoped for. The house was very clean and the essentials (tea, milk, olive oil, sugar etc) already stocked in the kitchen.
Would have been nice to have a radio downstairs in the kitchen as it's quite isolated from the rest of the house.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Dolgellau?
The average price for a rental in Dolgellau is $149 per night. This rental is $185 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Finest Retreats | Hope House (Ty-Gobaith). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Finest Retreats | Hope House (Ty-Gobaith) pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Finest Retreats | Hope House (Ty-Gobaith)?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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