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Garndolbenmaen, LL51

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • 2 Bedroom Character Cottage with no onward chain
  • Panoramic Mountain Views
  • Views Over Eryri National Park
  • Approximately 1 Acre of land
  • Rural Countryside Location
  • Outbuildings & Development Potential (STPP)
  • Air Source Heat Pump & Solar Panels
  • Inglenook Fireplace & Multi-Fuel Stove
  • Large Attic Room & Utility Room
  • Parking for multiple vehicles

Description

Agent Code KY009

Your own little slice of the welsh countryside.

Imagine waking up in the foothills of Eryri, opening the curtains and watching the mountains stretch out in front of you. No busy roads, no neighbours looking straight into your windows, just breathtaking countryside, fresh air and the freedom of having your own little piece of Wales.

A charming two-bedroom cottage, nestled in the countryside above the village of Garndolbenmaen in Gwynedd.

Dating back to around the 1840s, this is a home with history, character and a story of its own. But perhaps what makes it really special is the lifestyle it offers.

From the moment you arrive, there is a feeling that life could be just a little bit slower here.

The cottage sits within a generous plot of approximately one acre, thoughtfully separated into different sections, giving you the freedom to decide how you want to use your surroundings.

Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of having a small paddock. Maybe you’d love to keep a few chickens, grow your own vegetables, create a beautiful garden or simply have somewhere for the children, dogs or grandchildren to explore.

There are also outbuildings with plenty of potential, whether you need somewhere for hobbies, storage, a workshop or simply want to get creative with the space. The possibilities are yours to explore, subject to the necessary permissions.

And then there are the views…

The cottage is perfectly positioned within the foothills of the mountains, with exceptional, breathtaking views across the surrounding landscape and towards Eryri National Park.

Inside, the lounge is undoubtedly one of those rooms where you’ll find yourself lingering.

With dual-aspect windows, the panoramic mountain views become part of the room, changing with the seasons and the weather. Imagine sitting here with a morning coffee, watching the mist lift from the mountains, or settling down in the evening as the light disappears across the landscape.

At the heart of the room sits a beautiful inglenook fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, creating that wonderfully cosy feeling that only a traditional cottage can offer. The current owners tell us the stove is capable of warming the whole house, perfect for those chilly Welsh evenings when there’s nothing better than being tucked up somewhere warm and cosy.

The cottage offers two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a particularly useful large utility room.

And there’s more…

A wooden ladder staircase leads up into a large attic area within the roof space, offering useful additional space and plenty of potential, subject to any necessary permissions and building regulations.

While the cottage retains its traditional charm, it also benefits from some important modern improvements, including a newly fitted air source heating system and solar panels.

But ultimately, this property isn’t really about the number of bedrooms or the size of the rooms.

It’s about how you could live here.

It’s about slow mornings with a coffee and those incredible mountain views.

It’s about muddy boots by the door after a countryside walk.

It’s about growing your own vegetables, collecting eggs from your chickens or simply sitting outside with a glass of something cold while the sun goes down.

It’s about having space to breathe.

And it’s about owning somewhere that feels like an escape, while still being perfectly positioned to explore everything this beautiful part of North Wales has to offer.

THE LOCATION

Nestled in the foothills of Eryri National Park, Garndolbenmaen offers a peaceful countryside setting while remaining within easy reach of the coast and local amenities.

Porthmadog – approx. 8 miles, Criccieth – approx. 8 miles, Caernarfon – approx. 15 miles, Pwllheli – approx. 15 miles, Beddgelert – approx. 15 miles, Eryri National Park – on the doorstep

With the mountains, beautiful beaches, coastal towns and the Ll n Peninsula all within easy reach, this is a wonderful base for enjoying everything North Wales has to offer.

A countryside escape, with adventure on your doorstep.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-09-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,198 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£400,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £105,987 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
49 E
104 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Double Glazing, Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

74 Mbps

Superfast · available to 67% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Gynradd Garndolbenmaen749 metres
    Pupils
    15
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Nebo3.9 miles
    Pupils
    10
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Llanystumdwy4.1 miles
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Treferthyr4.2 miles
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Y Gorlan4.5 miles
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Eifionydd5.4 miles
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle5.5 miles
    Pupils
    397
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Ardudwy9.5 miles
    Pupils
    331
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Glan y Mor10 miles
    Pupils
    474
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen12 miles
    Pupils
    873
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Parciau Filling Station, Criccieth4.1 miles
Spar - Tremadog, Tremadog4.8 miles
Lidl Penamser Road Porthmadog, Porthmadog5.3 miles

GP surgery

The Health Centre4.1 miles

Pharmacy

Fferyllfa E R Hughes Pharmacy4 miles

Green space

Playing Field396 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Criccieth Rail Station4.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Capel Horeb525 metres

Typical drive times

Cricieth12 min · 6.1 miles
Pwllheli21 min · 12 miles
Porthmadog12 min · 6.8 miles
Rhosgadfan22 min · 13 miles
Bangor (city)36 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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