Guidebook for Dolgellau Cottage
Food Scene
Award winning Mediterranean restaurant with emphasis on substantial Welsh influenced tapas.
17 locals recommend
Tafarn Y Gader
Smithfield StreetAward winning Mediterranean restaurant with emphasis on substantial Welsh influenced tapas.
Cross Foxes - Bar Grill Rooms
A4875 minutes drive from Dolgellau.
Popular and welcoming bistro and cafe in the centre of Dolgellau. the ancient building is full of historical interest as it is in the former gaol. Go upstairs to see the amazing wood carved panels.
8 locals recommend
Y Sospan
Queen's SquarePopular and welcoming bistro and cafe in the centre of Dolgellau. the ancient building is full of historical interest as it is in the former gaol. Go upstairs to see the amazing wood carved panels.
Great little pub serving good value food and a range of interesting Welsh craft beers and ciders. Nice outdoor beer garden. Dogs very welcome. See their social media for regular food deals.
Stag Inn
Great little pub serving good value food and a range of interesting Welsh craft beers and ciders. Nice outdoor beer garden. Dogs very welcome. See their social media for regular food deals.
Hotel and bar serving food in the centre of Dolgellau. Dogs welcome in bar.
11 locals recommend
Royal Ship Hotel
Queen's SquareHotel and bar serving food in the centre of Dolgellau. Dogs welcome in bar.
Pub serving food daily in outstanding location on the Mawddach Estuary. Walk there along in the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau in about 40 minutes or 5 minutes in the car.
27 locals recommend
George III Hotel
Pub serving food daily in outstanding location on the Mawddach Estuary. Walk there along in the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau in about 40 minutes or 5 minutes in the car.
Excellent bakery/cafe and sandwich/pie takeaway. Try their honey buns - a local speciality!
Popty'r Dref
Smithfield StreetExcellent bakery/cafe and sandwich/pie takeaway. Try their honey buns - a local speciality!
The best pizza this side of Naples with epic views of Cader Idris. 10 minutes drive from Dolgellau.
21 locals recommend
Mawddach Restaurant
The best pizza this side of Naples with epic views of Cader Idris. 10 minutes drive from Dolgellau.
Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel
Fabulous food in a five star country house setting
Camlan Garden Centre, Farm Shop & Cafe
Sightseeing
Direct access from our site to the cycle/foot path along the Mawddach Estuary - one of the most scenic in the country.
19 locals recommend
Penmaenpool & the Mawddach Trail
1 A493Direct access from our site to the cycle/foot path along the Mawddach Estuary - one of the most scenic in the country.
Barmouth Beach
Porkington TerraceCader Idris mountain range overlooks Dolgellau. You can head up footpaths from the town to the summit of the mountain.
Penygader, Dolgellau LL36 9AJ, UK
Cader Idris mountain range overlooks Dolgellau. You can head up footpaths from the town to the summit of the mountain.
Fairbourne Beach is sandy when the tide is out. Popular with locals but not overcrowded. Dog friendly sections all year round.
22 locals recommend
Fairbourne Beach
Fairbourne Beach is sandy when the tide is out. Popular with locals but not overcrowded. Dog friendly sections all year round.
Another pretty seaside town about half an hour drive from Dolgellau
27 locals recommend
Aberdyfi Beach
Another pretty seaside town about half an hour drive from Dolgellau
Dyfi Osprey Project
Portmeirion North Wales
Unique Italianate village in stunning Snowdonia setting
Snowdon
About 45 minutes to an hour's scenic drive from Dolgellau.
Fantastic forest for walking, mountain biking or trail running. Less than 15 minutes drive from Dolgellau.
82 locals recommend
Coed y Brenin Forest Park
Fantastic forest for walking, mountain biking or trail running. Less than 15 minutes drive from Dolgellau.
Make a day of it with a picnic to walk here from Dolgellau or drive to the car park in under 10 minutes.
31 locals recommend
Precipice Walk
Make a day of it with a picnic to walk here from Dolgellau or drive to the car park in under 10 minutes.
Torrent walk
Beautiful hour or so walk around a forested ravine.
Fairbourne Railway
Beach RoadFfestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Bala Adventure and Watersports
SUP Barmouth
The QuayThe National White Water Centre - Canolfan Dŵr Gwyn Genedlaethol
Snowdonia Adventure Activities
New Precipice Walk
Castell y Bere
Snowdon Mountain Railway station
Drinks & Nightlife
The Last Inn
Church StreetFriendly welcome, good food and free live music on a Tuesday.
Friendly pub serving one of the best traditional Sunday roast's around! Booking advised. Popular with locals and visitors. Live music sometimes, fortnightly Wednesday quiz and sport screened in some rooms.
10 locals recommend
Torrent Walk Hotel
Smithfield StreetFriendly pub serving one of the best traditional Sunday roast's around! Booking advised. Popular with locals and visitors. Live music sometimes, fortnightly Wednesday quiz and sport screened in some rooms.
Excellent selection of great value of wines, Welsh cheeses and spirits available to buy from friendly and knowledgeable team.
15 locals recommend
Gwin Dylanwad Wine
Excellent selection of great value of wines, Welsh cheeses and spirits available to buy from friendly and knowledgeable team.
Beechwood House
Cosy little cocktail bar in centre of Dolgellau
Arts & Culture
Harlech Castle
World Heritage site - great cafe too!
Free entry to the gallery. Great place to visit on Wednesday market days in Machynlleth. 20 minutes drive from Dolgellau
The Museum Of Modern Art
Free entry to the gallery. Great place to visit on Wednesday market days in Machynlleth. 20 minutes drive from Dolgellau
Talyllyn Railway
Neptune RoadShopping
Luvit
High StreetOne off gifts and vintage.
Medi
Bridge StreetLovely interiors boutique with many Welsh made products.
Celf Aran Arts
Cooperative shop featuring local crafts makers.
CADER IDRIS OUTDOOR GEAR (not 'Cadair Idris' the mountain)
High quality interiors in a beautiful old Welsh chapel in the centre of Barmouth.
11 locals recommend
Pieces for Places
High StreetHigh quality interiors in a beautiful old Welsh chapel in the centre of Barmouth.
Meirion Mill Shop and Coffee Shop