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Farchynys Court Cottage, Bontddu, LL42

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Barn Conversion
  • Low maintanance garden
  • Within a cluster of properties
  • Sitting Room
  • Kitchen/Dining Room
  • Bathroom
  • Current EPC Rating E

Description

Farchynys Court Cottage is a charming two-bedroom converted barn, nestled within a small cluster of properties on a peaceful development.

Built of traditional stone beneath a slated roof, the cottage enjoys a superb location equidistant from the scenic coastal town of Barmouth and the historic market town of Dolgellau.

The property offers generously proportioned accommodation, ideal for a variety of buyers-whether you're seeking a permanent home or a holiday let. Currently used as a successful holiday rental, it can continue to operate as such under existing Article 4 legislation.

Externally, the cottage benefits from off-road parking and a spacious, low-maintenance courtyard garden at the front, boasting far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

The layout briefly comprises: entrance hallway, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, inner hallway, two bedrooms, and a bathroom.

Early viewing is strongly advised.

Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Snowdonia National Park, Bontddu is a charming village situated along the scenic A496 between Dolgellau and Barmouth. Overlooking the picturesque Mawddach Estuary, this idyllic location is approximately 5 miles from the coastal town of Barmouth, with its expansive sandy beach, promenade, cafes and shops and 5 miles from the historic market town of Dolgellau, nestled in the foothills of Cader Idris. The town offers an array of independent shops and cafes and is popular for those into outdoor activities, with the start of the Mawddach Trail leading to Barmouth.

Council Tax Band: Exempt
Tenure: Freehold
Status: Holiday Let

Entrance Hallway

Door to front, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, storage cupboard, radiator, quarry tiled flooring.

Sitting Room

Window to front, window to side, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, open feature slate fireplace with timber mantle and slate hearth, exposed stone walls, wall lights, 2 radiators, carpet.

Kitchen/Dining Area

Two high windows to rear, internal window to front into Entrance Hallway, ceiling downlight, 10 base units to include an integrated dishwasher under a butchers block style worktop, tiled splash back, stainless steel sink and drainer, space for cooker, space for fridge freezer, Worcester combo boiler, space for washing machine, radiator, quarry tiled flooring.

Inner Hallway

Window and door to front, exposed stone wall, airing cupboard with radiator, carpet.

Bathroom

High window to rear, fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, panelled bath, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror above, light with shaver socket, partly tiled walls, heated towel rail, radiator, tiled flooring.

Bedroom 1

High window to rear, built in double wardrobes, radiator, carpet.

Bedroom 2

Window to front, built in double wardrobe, radiator, carpet.

Outside

The property is approached from the road, down a shared driveway leading to the cluster of properties. Off road parking is located opposite the property.

Double gates provides access into the courtyard garden, with paved patio area, laid mainly with gravel there are also raised beds. Distant countryside views can be enjoyed from the garden area.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

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
41 E
87 B

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

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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
Gas Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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
Off-Street Parking
Garden
Private Garden, Enclosed 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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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 y Traeth3.5 miles
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Bro Idris4.4 miles
    Pupils
    541
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Ardudwy5.3 miles
    Pupils
    68
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedr7 miles
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas8.8 miles
    Pupils
    33
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Bro Idris4.4 miles
    Pupils
    541
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Ardudwy9.7 miles
    Pupils
    331
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn12 miles
    Pupils
    376
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Bro Hyddgen12 miles
    Pupils
    441
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Eifionydd14 miles
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    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 - Barmouth, Barmouth3.3 miles
Iceland Barmouth, Barmouth3.3 miles
Co-op Barmouth, Barmouth3.4 miles

GP surgery

Minfor Surgery3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy3.3 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Morfa Mawddach Rail Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Ysgol Gynradd Bontddu920 metres

Typical drive times

Abermaw8 min · 4.2 miles
Harlech32 min · 15 miles
Dolgellau11 min · 6.1 miles
Machynlleth33 min · 22 miles
Bangor (city)1 hr 21 min · 55 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 3Higher 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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Bridge Street, Dolgellau, LL40 1AS

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