01872 30 88 33
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1 Double bed
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1 Bathroom with shower
1 - 45 m² 45 m²
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Toll Bridge Cottage
Dolgellau - Cottage
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
Finest Retreats are pleased to present Toll Bridge Cottage, a unique, characterful cottage alongside the Mawddach estuary. Stay in the quaint toll keeper’s cottage, which oozes old world charm with amazing waterside views.
The bridge was built in 1879 as a replacement for a ferry crossing and the cottage is said to have been added to around the 1900s. The cottage can sleep up to two guests, with a kitchen, dining and lounge nestled around the cosy log burner, perfect for an evening in around the fire. There’s also a shower room, and double bedroom with striped wooden walls all around which just adds to the character and charm.
Outside enjoy expansive and uninterrupted views on the terrace – the ideal place to relax, watch the local wildlife and immerse in the breath-taking scenery. And of course, you can also watch the occasional car, bike or group of walkers go by during the day and crossing the historic bridge.
The cottage is well located for visiting guests to explore the stunning scenery of the area. The adjacent cycle track, the Mawddach trail, that used to be the old railway track is perfect for strolls as well as bikes. Two MiRiDER e-bikes are available for hire at the cottage, so if you fancy a ride and to see the sights from a different point of view, then please contact us to book ahead of arrival.
Slightly further afield is the seaside town of Barmouth that includes stunning sandy beaches, and the traditional market town of Dolgellau offering a range of artisan shops and weekly farmers market is only two miles away. The foothills of the majestic Cadir and Idris are on the near horizon tempting you to explore their magnificence and beauty, and the beast that is Snowdonia is just a short drive away.
A small supply of logs will left on arrival. Guests then need to either pre-order logs at time of booking @ £5 per bag or they can be purchased directly from the toll keepers.
For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
The bridge was built in 1879 as a replacement for a ferry crossing and the cottage is said to have been added to around the 1900s. The cottage can sleep up to two guests, with a kitchen, dining and lounge nestled around the cosy log burner, perfect for an evening in around the fire. There’s also a shower room, and double bedroom with striped wooden walls all around which just adds to the character and charm.
Outside enjoy expansive and uninterrupted views on the terrace – the ideal place to relax, watch the local wildlife and immerse in the breath-taking scenery. And of course, you can also watch the occasional car, bike or group of walkers go by during the day and crossing the historic bridge.
The cottage is well located for visiting guests to explore the stunning scenery of the area. The adjacent cycle track, the Mawddach trail, that used to be the old railway track is perfect for strolls as well as bikes. Two MiRiDER e-bikes are available for hire at the cottage, so if you fancy a ride and to see the sights from a different point of view, then please contact us to book ahead of arrival.
Slightly further afield is the seaside town of Barmouth that includes stunning sandy beaches, and the traditional market town of Dolgellau offering a range of artisan shops and weekly farmers market is only two miles away. The foothills of the majestic Cadir and Idris are on the near horizon tempting you to explore their magnificence and beauty, and the beast that is Snowdonia is just a short drive away.
A small supply of logs will left on arrival. Guests then need to either pre-order logs at time of booking @ £5 per bag or they can be purchased directly from the toll keepers.
For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
Special features
Pet-friendly
Internet
Parking
Terrace
Bedroom(s)
1 Double bed
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Toaster
Kettle
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with shower
Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Mandatory or included services
Bed linen: Included
Booking Fee: £ 42.00 /booking
Final Cleaning: Included
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Towels: Included
Optional services
Accidental damage cover: £ 15.00 /booking
Pet: £ 25.00 /booking
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: £ 150.00 /booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold
With the last payment.
Comments
- No smoking
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals.
- Animals are admitted to this accommodation, except for dangerous animals.
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in
0% of the total rent
From 14 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Availability calendar
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Reviews
9.7
26 reviews
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Great quirky location.
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Well equipped and clean, nice small touches, milk and some cakes. Local area is beautiful and good local pub for food. Recommended.
Well equipped and clean, nice small touches, milk and some cakes. Local area is beautiful and good local pub for food. Recommended.
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Location is dreamy
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Loved seeing the birdlife through the window and the wonderful views in all weather
Loved seeing the birdlife through the window and the wonderful views in all weather
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Please provide the basics in the kitchen - nobidy wants to have to go out to buy salt, oil, coffee, tea, sugar. The best self-catering places usually provide these as a default... Pain au chocolat was lovely touch wldnt bother with the welshcskes hasee more
Please provide the basics in the kitchen - nobidy wants to have to go out to buy salt, oil, coffee, tea, sugar. The best self-catering places usually provide these as a default... Pain au chocolat was lovely touch wldnt bother with the welshcskes haha otherwise we loved everything. Wonderful relaxing place to chill.
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Hello Catrin,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a wonderful time and had fun observing the wildlife through the window as well as the scenic views. Thank you for your feedback as the property is self-catering it is up to the owner's discsee more
Hello Catrin,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you had a wonderful time and had fun observing the wildlife through the window as well as the scenic views. Thank you for your feedback as the property is self-catering it is up to the owner's discretion what they provide but I will share your sentiments as we appreciate your comments. |
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Location was excellent, lovely little place to stay.
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Pub was within walking distance of the property and food was wonderful and staff were very friendly. Cottage is a wonderful base for walking and we were incredibly lucky with the weather. Toll bridge staff are amazing and so helpful and knowledgeablsee more
Pub was within walking distance of the property and food was wonderful and staff were very friendly. Cottage is a wonderful base for walking and we were incredibly lucky with the weather. Toll bridge staff are amazing and so helpful and knowledgeable.
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Parking could be an issue at times but other than that, everything was great
Parking could be an issue at times but other than that, everything was great
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Wonderful place
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Pretty much everything. Well designed layout, warm and cosy. Bed was super comfy. The outdoor seating area was great with fantastic views across the estuary. Toll bridge staff were lovely and friendly. Can't wait to return.
Pretty much everything. Well designed layout, warm and cosy. Bed was super comfy. The outdoor seating area was great with fantastic views across the estuary. Toll bridge staff were lovely and friendly. Can't wait to return.
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A little storage for dry food would be great. But that's an incidental. Motorbikes were noisy, but not much you can do about that!
A little storage for dry food would be great. But that's an incidental. Motorbikes were noisy, but not much you can do about that!
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Hello Ian,
I am so pleased you had a wonderful stay and that the bed was super comfortable in order to offer you a relaxing stay. I hope the weather was lovely for you whilst you enjoyed the outdoor seating. Thank you for your feedback.
Hello Ian,
I am so pleased you had a wonderful stay and that the bed was super comfortable in order to offer you a relaxing stay. I hope the weather was lovely for you whilst you enjoyed the outdoor seating. Thank you for your feedback. |
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It was just brilliant. Would stay again without hesitation.
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Self catering bare essentials provided but good shop 2 miles away in town. Fabulous historic and homely place to stay and dog friendly too. Great spot for walking & hiking and exploring a beautiful corner of North Wales.
Self catering bare essentials provided but good shop 2 miles away in town. Fabulous historic and homely place to stay and dog friendly too. Great spot for walking & hiking and exploring a beautiful corner of North Wales.
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Unique accommodation and location
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The location and accommodation was beautiful. We enjoyed the local walks, day trips to great little trains and Sunday Lunch at the very local pub.
The toll keepers were friendly and helpful.
The location and accommodation was beautiful. We enjoyed the local walks, day trips to great little trains and Sunday Lunch at the very local pub.
The toll keepers were friendly and helpful. |
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The house was well appointed and there aren’t any serious changes necessary.
We did find the duvet a little heavy for August but the “spare” on the wardrobe was thinner for subsequent nights.
The hoover provided was also underpowered - having a dogsee more
The house was well appointed and there aren’t any serious changes necessary.
We did find the duvet a little heavy for August but the “spare” on the wardrobe was thinner for subsequent nights. The hoover provided was also underpowered - having a dog we are used to hoovering daily to keep on top of his hair. |
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Hi Charles,
I am glad you had a lovely stay at the Toll Bridge Cottage. I hope you enjoyed exploring the surroundings during your walks and a Sunday Lunch at the local pun sounds delightful.
Thank you for your feedback, I will share your commentssee more
Hi Charles,
I am glad you had a lovely stay at the Toll Bridge Cottage. I hope you enjoyed exploring the surroundings during your walks and a Sunday Lunch at the local pun sounds delightful. Thank you for your feedback, I will share your comments regarding the hoover with the rest of the team. I hope you will visit us again in the future. |
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Comfortable, well equipped, clean, cosy
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Lovely waterside spot, quirky, historically interesting, enhanced by the lovely relationship we had with the toll collectors - they were all friendly, helpful and charming
Lovely waterside spot, quirky, historically interesting, enhanced by the lovely relationship we had with the toll collectors - they were all friendly, helpful and charming
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Just one very picky comment - the duvet is very heavy! (We had lovely weather!)
Just one very picky comment - the duvet is very heavy! (We had lovely weather!)
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Hi Maggie, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you had an amazing stay and were able to appreciate the beautiful scenery and historical element.
I will share your comments regarding the duvet with the rest of the team. We hope you will visit us asee more
Hi Maggie, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you had an amazing stay and were able to appreciate the beautiful scenery and historical element.
I will share your comments regarding the duvet with the rest of the team. We hope you will visit us again in the future. |
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Perfect Holiday Accommodation
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The cottage was perfect for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the most beautiful surroundings Wales has to offer.
The cottage was perfect for a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the most beautiful surroundings Wales has to offer.
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Perfection cannot be improved upon.
Perfection cannot be improved upon.
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Hi Paul. I am so happy you had a perfect stay. I am sure it was an amazing experience being able to explore the beautiful surroundings and we really appreciate your kind words.
Hi Paul. I am so happy you had a perfect stay. I am sure it was an amazing experience being able to explore the beautiful surroundings and we really appreciate your kind words.
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Wonderful stay in Dolgellau
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From the moment we where welcomed by the toll-keeper on-shift to time we had to leave the keys behind everything went smoothly. The little welcome back was well received with the Welsh Cakes and crossiants.
From the moment we where welcomed by the toll-keeper on-shift to time we had to leave the keys behind everything went smoothly. The little welcome back was well received with the Welsh Cakes and crossiants.
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Housekeeper would need to pay a little more attention to cleaning/dusting - specially with the glass shelves in the bathroom.
Housekeeper would need to pay a little more attention to cleaning/dusting - specially with the glass shelves in the bathroom.
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Hi Terrence,
I am so pleased to hear you had such a relaxing stay with no hitches. I am glad the welcome pack was appreciated and I hope you enjoyed the Welsh cakes.
Thank you for your feedback, I will pass your comments on to the team.
Hi Terrence,
I am so pleased to hear you had such a relaxing stay with no hitches. I am glad the welcome pack was appreciated and I hope you enjoyed the Welsh cakes. Thank you for your feedback, I will pass your comments on to the team. |
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Excellent
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we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!
we loved it, nothing really could be improved for us!
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Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.
Tim
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Beautiful setting.
Good amenities
Beautiful setting.
Good amenities |
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It is what it is, but it's a shame that it isn't a little larger, consequently it's a little expensive for its size.
Furnishings could be more cosy and comfortable.
It is what it is, but it's a shame that it isn't a little larger, consequently it's a little expensive for its size.
Furnishings could be more cosy and comfortable. |
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Cutest place ever!
Rachel (United Kingdom)
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Amazing location: right on the Mawddach trail, close to Barmouth, Dolgellau, Fairbourne, yards from the very nice George III pub, less than a mile from Penmaenuchaf Hall (fancy dining - go on Sunday for 3 courses + appetisers and bread, almost afforsee more
Amazing location: right on the Mawddach trail, close to Barmouth, Dolgellau, Fairbourne, yards from the very nice George III pub, less than a mile from Penmaenuchaf Hall (fancy dining - go on Sunday for 3 courses + appetisers and bread, almost affordable at £38).
Really enjoyed being part of the daily life of the toll bridge, listening to the comings and goings of locals and tourists. It's not loud, or disruptive, just a gentle routine that's fun to observe. The toll keepers are lovely too. The cottage is spotlessly clean and very, very well-equipped. We lacked nothing. The appliances are all well maintained too - hob, oven, fridge and dishwasher all do a grand job. The heating is effective, even though we were there for a particularly chilly long weekend in April we were never cold. The log burner added to the cosiness. We didn't get a chance to sit on the terrace due to the cold weather but we did check it out and dreamt about coming back in warmer weather just to sit there gazing out over the water. The best bit of the cottage is the views - looking out across the water (upstream and down), watching the geese, herons, waders...imagining that we can see otters (we couldn't, but we really, really wanted to). Booking and access was all very slick, clear instructions made it all straightforward. There's a folder full of manuals for appliances and helpful information about the place. Some fantastic historical detail about the bridge too. Really didn't want to leave |
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A little gem
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Primarily location, and the cottage is perfect for two, well equipped and comfortable, with excellent wifi. Toll Bridge staff were helpful and friendly.
Primarily location, and the cottage is perfect for two, well equipped and comfortable, with excellent wifi. Toll Bridge staff were helpful and friendly.
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Bed was comfortable but we found the duvet too heavy for our comfort. Vacuum cleaner could do with some attention.
Bed was comfortable but we found the duvet too heavy for our comfort. Vacuum cleaner could do with some attention.
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What a gem!
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We loved everything about Toll Bridge Cottage. It is in a beautiful setting, deceptively spacious and so well equipped, clean and comfortable ! The owners / toll keepers are very friendly and helpful. The history of the bridge is interesting and thersee more
We loved everything about Toll Bridge Cottage. It is in a beautiful setting, deceptively spacious and so well equipped, clean and comfortable ! The owners / toll keepers are very friendly and helpful. The history of the bridge is interesting and there is well researched information about it in the cottage. The nearby inn is a bonus and serves delicious food. There are beautiful walks right from the doorstep - we can’t recommend a stay here highly enough!
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had a great time here
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the property is everything we hoped for. clean on arrival. cosy but not cramped. beautiful location. the toll keepers are good people and there to help. loads to do nearby including "from the door". great food in Dolgellau and Barmouth. had a lovely see more
the property is everything we hoped for. clean on arrival. cosy but not cramped. beautiful location. the toll keepers are good people and there to help. loads to do nearby including "from the door". great food in Dolgellau and Barmouth. had a lovely few days. thanks
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missing a garlic press and some scissors
missing a garlic press and some scissors
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Excellent
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Beautiful location, stunning views. Lovely local pub with good food. Bridge keepers helpful and chatty, reccomending local walks,a great base to explore further if wanted. Bridge itself well equipped and clean, log fire just made the stay even bettersee more
Beautiful location, stunning views. Lovely local pub with good food. Bridge keepers helpful and chatty, reccomending local walks,a great base to explore further if wanted. Bridge itself well equipped and clean, log fire just made the stay even better.
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Perfect!
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Lovely snacks left, absolutely spotless property! Everyone was so friendly, we can’t wait to return. The views are beautiful!
Lovely snacks left, absolutely spotless property! Everyone was so friendly, we can’t wait to return. The views are beautiful!
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Nothing.
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Cute unique and cosy cabin in a stunning location.
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Beautiful little toll house cottage in a stunning location with beautiful views. Loved how cosy it was with the wood burner and the fantastic pub a 30 second walk away. The toll house staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend tosee more
Beautiful little toll house cottage in a stunning location with beautiful views. Loved how cosy it was with the wood burner and the fantastic pub a 30 second walk away. The toll house staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others.
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Very helpful staff and amazing location
Very helpful staff and amazing location
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Perfect: beautiful location, unique property, dog friendly, decent WiFi and convenient parking.
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The location was stunningly beautiful. The property was quirky (quite unique), warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. WiFi worked perfectly and parking was very convenient. Plus they allow dogs.
The location was stunningly beautiful. The property was quirky (quite unique), warm, comfortable and spotlessly clean. WiFi worked perfectly and parking was very convenient. Plus they allow dogs.
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Amazing
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Beautiful location, and it is a great base for getting around. Cottage was amazing, clean and comfortable with great views.
Beautiful location, and it is a great base for getting around. Cottage was amazing, clean and comfortable with great views.
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Nothing at all.
Nothing at all.
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We went to recharge our batteries . The location was perfect
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Collected our keys from the toll keepers just opposite every one of them were very friendly always had time to chat
Collected our keys from the toll keepers just opposite every one of them were very friendly always had time to chat
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There was not one thing
There was not one thing
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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River - Mawddach Estuary
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Town centre - Penmaenpool
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