Welcome to Gwynfa Bach (Little Paradise) Holiday Cottage, a 2-bed, former slate miners' cottage, transformed into the 21C with all the modern amenities for a comfortable and relaxing stay. (Sorry No EV charging). Accommodation comprises: 2nd floor master bedroom with double bed, 1st floor bedroom with full-size bunk beds and single bed, bathroom with double shower and freestanding bath, large kitchen/diner, lounge with wood burner, smart TV and superfast broadband. PLEASE NOTE - THE CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN AT THE PROPERTY. It is deemed an electrical / fire hazard by our insurance company and guests are not covered for charging their Electric Vehicles via a 3-pin domestic socket at the property. There is an EV charging station at Abergynolwyn Station, which is a short walk away. Anyone using an electric socket at the house, to charge their car, will lose the full £100 Good Housekeeping Bond and will be asked to leave the property immediately. PET POLICY • One small well-behaved dog allowed. Flea treatment must be up to date before arrival. • Dogs must be booked in to stay. We charge a one-off additional fee of £25. • No-go Areas - Dogs are not allowed upstairs, in the bedrooms or on any of the furniture, especially sofas and beds. • Dogs must not be left alone or unsupervised in the cottage at any time, unless in a secure crate. • Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. • Please rinse down muddy dogs using the outside tap and hose provided. • If the property requires additional cleaning due to excessive dog hair or if dogs have been in the bedrooms, or on the sofas, we may charge an additional fee to cover the extra cleaning costs. • You are responsible for your dog and you will be charged for any damage caused by your dog. • Available to use at the cottage - food and water bowls, poo bags • Please bring your own - dog crate and bed/basket, dog towels, toys/ball, spare lead. ELECTRICITY - FAIR USAGE POLICY Due to the ongoing energy crisis, it is with regret that we have had to implement a ‘Fair Usage Policy’ for electricity. Your booking covers up to £10 worth of electricity usage per day (30kWh x £0.3110 pence p/kWh = £9.33 plus daily standing charge of £0.6182 pence = £9.9482). Any additional electricity used over and above this amount will be charged for at the current tariff of £0.3110 pence p/kWh. Usage can be monitored using the smart meter situated in the lounge. In the event that electricity usage goes over and above our Fair Usage Policy, then the excess usage will be deducted from the £100 Good Housekeeping Bond, with any remaining balance refunded within 7 days of check-out. Once your booking is confirmed, a refundable Good Housekeeping Bond of £100 will be requested. (Please note that providing you don't leave the wall heaters on full blast throughout your stay, then you should get the full £100 refunded back). MORE ABOUT THE COTTAGE Gwynfa Bach Holiday Cottage is situated at the southern end of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in Wales, with its' mountains, waterfalls and the sweeping sandy beaches of the Cambrian Coast. It's a popular village for people seeking to visit the famous Talyllyn Railway, climb up Cadair Idris, one of the Welsh Three Peaks, or visit the sandy beaches of Tywyn & Aberdovey. We're also surrounded by plenty of beautiful waterfall walks, mountain bike trails and miles of open roads for cycling enthusiasts. This 2-bedroomed, 3-storey holiday cottage, sleeps 5 guests across two bedrooms, plus one small-medium sized dog welcome too. The cottage was originally a 19C slate miners' cottage built by the Aberdovey Slate Mining Company in 1864. The village of Abergynolwyn is steeped in slate mining history along with the famous Talyllyn Railway and was recently given UNESCO World Heritage status. The cottage has been stylishly renovated to a very high standard to bring it into the 21C, whilst retaining many of its charming original features. It is modern, light and airy with high ceilings and all the modern amenities and home comforts you would expect for a relaxing stay. We provide linen, towels and household essentials such as toilet roll, kitchen roll, washing up liquid and hand wash to get you started, but please bring your own beach towels. There is a large family-sized kitchen with plenty of dining space for everyone and it is fully equipped with a full-sized dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and a child-friendly safety hob and electric oven. There is a door through to the separate lounge, which features a multi-fuel log burner* for cosy nights in, two comfy leather sofas, coffee table and the 'Smart TV' where you can gain access to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime with your own personal log in. (*Please remember to bring your own logs if you wish to use the log burner, we do not provide them). There is a large, luxurious bathroom on the first floor, complete with freestanding bath tub, double shower and twin sinks with feature waterfall taps. The master bedroom is on the second floor with gorgeous views across the valley. The family bedroom is on the first floor (opposite the family bathroom) with views up the valley too and has full-size bunk beds, a single bed and feature fireplace. The outside space comprises a beautiful south-facing garden to the front, overlooking the stream, with views of the hills and the valley, perfect for sitting out on sunny days and evenings listening to the birds. There is also an enclosed kitchen patio to the rear of the cottage, perfect for morning coffee. The cottage has it's own private driveway with parking for one car.