The village of Dinas Mawddwy can be found in Gwynedd in North Wales. With a small population of only about 600 residents, Dinas Mawddwy is set in a gorgeous area of hilly Welsh countryside and is the perfect place to visit for a quaint and quiet country cottage break in this part of Wales. Plenty of the surrounding mountains are within easy access from Dinas Mawddwy, including Aran Fawddwy which is just to the north of the village in southern Snowdonia. As the tallest mountain in Britain south of Mount Snowdon, Aran Fawddwy can be climbed and has spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding villages and countryside.
About Dinas-Mawddwy for Cottage Holidays
For finding a place to stay, Country Cottages Online can help. Available choices include Welsh country cottages, rural retreats and log cabin holidays. Wherever you opt for, self-catering accommodation offers flexibility and sometimes the opportunity to save money, particularly if you choose to eat in rather than out.
Conveniently located within Snowdonia National Park, day trips can easily be taken from Dinas Mawddwy to explore some of the best that this national park has to offer including Mount Snowdon. The scenery here is some of the most incredible in all of the United Kingdom, and if you like a challenge, hiking to the top of the tallest peak in Wales, Snowdon, is an excellent way to really appreciate your beautiful surroundings.
There are a couple of public houses and inns in Dinas Mawddwy, filled with friendly locals and visitors alike. The Red Lion is a really popular one, located within the heart of the village and with its vibrant and traditional ambience, is drenched in a wonderful history. There is a warm and cosy fire place, The Red Lion serves tasty food as well as thirst-quenching beverages, and is one of the gems of Dinas Mawddwy. Another great pub is The Brigands Inn which is a renovated 15th century coaching inn set by the beautiful Cambrian Mountains by the River Dovey. It also serves food as well as drink and is a wonderful place to visit for an evening whilst on a cottage holiday in Dinas Mawddwy.
Dinas Mawddwy is set in such lovely surroundings that you can take daily walks around the beautiful hills and countryside. It is a great area to choose if you are planning on taking a self-catering break with your dog, and you may be able to find a pet-friendly cottage in or near the village, where your furry friend will not get left out! There are lots of walks that you can take your dog on where he or she can dip in the stream on hot days, and there are lots of areas in which to take a picnic to enjoy a relaxing family day out in Dinas Mawddwy.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Dinas-Mawddwy, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Gwynedd.