Quarrymans cottage in Dinorwig, Llanberis

Croeso/Welcome to Clogwyn Gwyn. A beautiful quarrymans cottage, located in Dinorwig. Looking out across Llanberis, with stunning views of Llyn Padarn, Moel Ellio, as far as Anglesey and from the front of the property, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). With mountain walks, climbing and cycling right from the doorstep, this is a perfect location for an action adventure holiday. Dinorwig Quarry is central to the slate landscape of North Wales which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2021. The space Clogwyn Gwyn is a 19th century quarrymans cottage located a stones throw from Dinorwig Quarry. With stunning views of Moel Ellio, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and as far as Anglesey this really is a perfect location for walking, climbing and cycling. The cottage is south facing with a large frontage laid with traditional slate, and an additional small private garden where you can sit in the evening sunshine, taking in the stunning views. There is a small waterfall near the entrance to the property so children need to be supervised at all times. Bedrooms Clogwyn Gwyn will sleep 6 people and has 3 bedrooms. All the rooms in the cottage face south and provide stunning views of the mountains and amazing sunsets. Bedroom 1 has bunk beds for two persons, Bedroom 2 has a king size bed, Bedroom 3 has a king size bed. Clogwyn Gwyn is truly an amazing cottage, in an enviable and historical position above Llyn Padarn and Llanberis. The meaning of the cottages name is White Cliff and, in contrast Clogwyn Goch (Red Cliff), can be found on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Guest access Guests will have access to the whole cottage, and there is parking for several cars Clogwyn Gwyn has the benefit of being on a bus route. The bus stop is a 5 min walk to an area locally known as Bus Stop car park. This also is where you access, via a public footpath, the spectacular Dinorwig Quarry. In it's prime the second largest slate mine in the world, behind Penryhn Quarry in Bethesda which is where you will find Zip World. Llanberis village is a 30 minute walk following one of many tracks, that were used by the miners when going to work. This path takes you past Anglesey barracks and onto a descent known as the inclines, passed the National Slate Museum, and between the lakes of Llyn Padarn and Lyn Peris. Other things to note Hot water is heated over night and stored in a 210 litre pressurised tank. The shower is amazing, but please be mindful that long showers, will empty the tank. There is an immersion heater that can be turned on as required. There is CCTV at the cottage, but it’s positioned so it doesn’t overlook or intrude on any private outdoor spaces. Collection and drop off at Bangor station can be pre-arranged prior to arrival. Please contact me privately to organise. Wood and coal for the log burner can be purchased at the local garage en route to the cottage Please search for Beran service station, Llanberis