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Dinas Mawddwy, Powys

Fron Dirion

Exterior of Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
The exterior of Fron Dirion, Powys | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
The surrounding views from Fron Dirion, Powys
The sitting room at Fron Dirion, Powys

Fron Dirion

An 18th-century stone cottage on a working hill farm, with a wood-burning stove and valley views

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The surrounding views from Fron Dirion, Powys
The sitting room at Fron Dirion, Powys
Exterior of Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
The kitchen at Fron Dirion, Powys
The double bedroom at Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
The double bedroom at Fron Dirion, Powys
The twin bedroom at Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
The garden at Fron Dirion, Powys
The exterior of Fron Dirion, nr Dolgellau, Gwynedd
The surrounding views from Fron Dirion, Powys
View from Cottage Fron Dirion, Powys

© National Trust / Chris Lacey

An 18th-century stone cottage on a working hill farm, with a wood-burning stove and valley views

At a glance

Guests
4
Bedrooms
2
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
008009
Acorn rating

About Fron Dirion

Fron Dirion is a secluded 18th-century cottage located on a working hill farm. There's a wood-burning stove in the original inglenook fireplace, stone floors, an enclosed garden and superb views up the valley from the kitchen window. 

Enjoy an alfresco lunch before heading out into the beautiful countryside that surrounds Fron Dirion. The area is perfect for hikers and reassuringly secluded.

A little further afield, Cymer Abbey a ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1198 is 10 miles from the cottage, while the nearby Mawddach Trail, based on an old railway line, is great for walkers.
 

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, not available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Steep stairs and low doorways. Find out more in the accessibility guide. Accessibility questions? Please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Sitting/dining area with wood burning stove set in a traditional fireplace, kitchen, lobby and utility room.

First floor layout

Two bedrooms (1 walk-through double, with 5' bed, leading to 1 twin) and bathroom with shower over bath.

More information

Heating: Air source heat pump heating included. 

Parking: Space is provided for 2 cars adjacent to the cottage. 

Garden: There is an enclosed natural shingle garden to the front of the cottage and a small grassed area with seating to the rear of the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Driving: The track to the cottage takes you up a steep driveway through fields, open farmland with grazing animals and 3 gates. 

Television: A television and DVD player are provided but please note there is no television reception. Guests may wish to bring DVDs.

Telephone: The nearest payphone is on the A470, heading to Dogellau.

Please note: There are very steep stairs in this cottage.

Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa: Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa is an initiative organised by Eryri National Park to protect the mountain’s sustainable future. This cottage, and all National Trust holiday cottages in the national park have been awarded silver status in this plastic-free business programme, and we are making changes to work towards gold status.

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