Local Attractions

Cerddin Cottages lie just outside the villages of Dinas Mawddwy and Llanymawddwy, and as such are perfectly situated for a holiday in Snowdonia, a National Park and area of outstanding natural beauty with its glorious lakes and mountains. The cottages nestle in the spectacular countryside of the upper Dyfi Valley in Snowdonia, a wonderful setting for bird watching (look out for Red Kites circling above) and walking or simply relaxing. Nearby is Bwlch y Groes Pass, the highest in Wales, leading to Bala Lakes – with watersports, a lakeside railway and a sports centre (12 miles), and Vyrnwy an RSPB reserve. A short drive over Oerddrws Pass (Bwlch Oerddrws), one of the highest in Wales, brings you to the small town of Dolgellau which stands at the foot of Cadair Idris. 17 miles away lies Machynlleth, once the ancient capital of Wales and today a busy market town (market day Wednesday) which offers delightful shops and galleries (including Y Tabernacl - the Museum of Modern Art in Wales), good pubs and restaurants and, of course, the seat of the ancient parliament of Owain Glyndwr. The coast is not far from Cerddin Cottages and about 20 miles away is Aberdovey, the jewel of Cardigan Bay. A delightful village, Aberdovey lies at the mouth of the Dyfi Estuary and has miles of golden sands, interesting shops and galleries and The Penhollig Arms - Welsh Seafood Pub of the year 2005. The sands at Barmouth are within 15 miles.

Bala, Talyllyn and Vyrnwy lakes are all within easy driving distance, as are many tourist attractions including several narrow gauge railways, Snowdon itself with the nearby `electric mountain', the Centre for Alternative Technology and the famous `Italian' village of Portmeirion featured in "The Prisoner" television series.

For those feeling less ambitious, 5 miles will take you to Dinas Mawddwy with its village pub Y Llew Coch (The Red Lion), the Buckley Pines, the Dolbrodmeath and the Brigands Inn at Mallwyd.