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In the heart of Dolgellau is Hope House (Ty-Gobaith), a beautifully renovated historic town house packed full of charm and oozes character throughout. Brought up to a luxurious standard, the property comfortably sleeps up to six guests in three bedrooms across four levels, including a mezzanine. Dolgellau on your doorstep makes a wonderful location to visit, yet an even better base to visit the nearby villages, mountains, forests and meandering river to the coastline. The front door from the street opens into a sizeable hallway with coat hooks, a chair and shoe and boot storage. To the right is both a kitchen, breakfast room and a gorgeous lounge diner. Original features of the historic property are present throughout. The cream coloured units in the kitchen are stylish with a white stone effect worktop and include a built in eye level oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer. A small breakfast table with two seats is positioned at the other end of the room in a bright spot next to the window. Heading through into the lounge diner, this stunning room also shows off the property's historical features with a beautiful inglenook fireplace built into the stone wall to one end. A log burner is located within the fireplace on a slate hearth surrounded by brass accessories and string lights. Two armchairs are positioned around the fireplace, and opposite, a six seater traditional farmhouse dining table is the perfect spot for social evenings in. There is also a useful utility room with a washing machine, dryer, games, and a working area.

It's only a short walk from the property to all the amenities the town offers, from pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops. Dolgellau is a great base to explore Southern Snowdonia as well as the coastal areas nearby. There are also some fantastic walks including the Mawddach Trail, a nine mile walking route following an old disused railway line from Dolgellau to Barmouth - a wonderful seaside resort with a lovely beach. For more experienced hiker looking for a challenge, the walking route to Cader Idris, the highest mountain in Southern Snowdonia, is about 15 minutes drive away. The hike is quite a challenge but the views are worth the hard work. For mountain bikers, Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is a short drive away. This scenic woodland is home to some world class biking trails, as well being home to a visitor centre and a number of walking trails. Mountain Bikes and E-Bikes are available for hire if desired. Water sports lovers should take a short drive to nearby Bala, where the Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre at Llyn Tegid provide activities including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding. For a more relaxing experience, rowing boats are available to hire. This area of Southern Snowdonia is a fabulous base for a trip to North Wales. With epic mountain scenery, dense forests and spectacular coastline, it's a great alternative to the busier spots in the heart of the National Park.