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Gilfach is a spacious four-bedroom lodge in Snowdonia, North Wales. Perfect for six guests and their dogs, this property offers a private hot tub and mountain views. The lodge sits in a peaceful location ideal for walking straight from the door with your pets.

The surrounding area provides direct access to Snowdonia National Park. Mountains rise in every direction. Forest trails and lakes sit within easy reach for daily adventures.

Inside you'll find four bedrooms sleeping six people across the accommodation. Two bathrooms serve the property. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen, dining area and lounge. The hot tub sits on the deck outside with views across the landscape.

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About Gilfach

Gilfach is a spacious four-bedroom lodge in Snowdonia, North Wales. Perfect for six guests and their dogs, this property offers a private hot tub and mountain views. The lodge sits in a peaceful location ideal for walking straight from the door with your pets.

The surrounding area provides direct access to Snowdonia National Park. Mountains rise in every direction. Forest trails and lakes sit within easy reach for daily adventures.

Inside you'll find four bedrooms sleeping six people across the accommodation. Two bathrooms serve the property. The open-plan living space includes a kitchen, dining area and lounge. The hot tub sits on the deck outside with views across the landscape. Parking is available on site.

Zip World Llechwedd (8 miles, 15 minutes) offers underground adventures. Portmeirion Village (12 miles, 20 minutes) provides Italianate architecture. Snowdon Mountain Railway (9 miles, 18 minutes) climbs Wales' highest peak. Harlech Castle (15 miles, 25 minutes) stands as a medieval fortress.

Gilfach works brilliantly for families and groups wanting mountain access with their dogs. The hot tub and location make this lodge stand out.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their stay at Gilfach

Private Hot Tub with Mountain Views

Soak outdoors while taking in Snowdonia's peaks. The deck provides a perfect spot for evening relaxation after mountain walks with stunning natural scenery all around.

Pet Friendly Throughout

Bring your dogs to explore Snowdonia's trails. The lodge welcomes pets and sits perfectly positioned for walking straight from the door into mountain terrain and forests.

Spacious Four-Bedroom Layout

Four separate bedrooms sleep six guests comfortably. Two bathrooms mean no morning queues. The space works well for families or groups wanting their own areas.

Direct National Park Access

Step outside into Snowdonia National Park. Trails, peaks and lakes surround the property. No driving needed to start your mountain adventures each morning with the group.

Open-Plan Living Space

The kitchen, dining and lounge areas flow together. Everyone can cook, eat and relax in one sociable space. Large groups can gather without feeling cramped or separated.

Mountain Location for Groups

Six people can base themselves in the mountains. The location provides peace and quiet. Activities and attractions sit within 30 minutes for varied days out together.

Getting To Gilfach

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Gilfach by car, take the A487 through Snowdonia and follow signs towards Beddgelert. The lodge is accessible via local roads and you'll have convenient on-site parking upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Porthmadog, approximately 12 miles away. From there, a taxi will take you through scenic mountain roads to your Snowdonia lodge.

On-site parking available
Porthmadog station (12 miles)
Accessible from the A487

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Zip World Llechwedd
Distance: 8 miles
LL41 3NB
Portmeirion Village
Distance: 12 miles
LL48 6ER
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Distance: 9 miles
LL55 4TY
Snowdonia National Park Trails
Distance: 0 miles
LL53 7HY
Aberglaslyn Pass
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4NL
Llyn Dinas Lake Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LL55 4NP
Porthmadog Town Centre
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9DU
Beddgelert Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4YB
Caernarfon Market Town
Distance: 16 miles
LL55 1SQ
Beddgelert Village
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4YB
Porthmadog Harbour
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9LU
Caernarfon Castle
Distance: 16 miles
LL55 2AY
Zip World Llechwedd
Distance: 8 miles
LL41 3NB
Portmeirion Village
Distance: 12 miles
LL48 6ER
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Distance: 9 miles
LL55 4TY
Snowdonia National Park Trails
Distance: 0 miles
LL53 7HY
Aberglaslyn Pass
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4NL
Llyn Dinas Lake Walk
Distance: 2 miles
LL55 4NP
Porthmadog Town Centre
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9DU
Beddgelert Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4YB
Caernarfon Market Town
Distance: 16 miles
LL55 1SQ
Beddgelert Village
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4YB
Porthmadog Harbour
Distance: 12 miles
LL49 9LU
Caernarfon Castle
Distance: 16 miles
LL55 2AY

Is Gilfach Right For You & Your Dog

Discover why this cottage is the perfect dog-friendly hot tub retreat for you and your pet

For Families
Snowdonia provides endless outdoor activities for children. Zip World Llechwedd offers underground trampolines and zip lines. Portmeirion Village features colourful buildings to explore. The Snowdon Mountain Railway takes families up Wales' highest mountain. Forest trails around the lodge work well for younger walkers. Beaches at Porthmadog sit 12 miles away. The hot tub back at the lodge entertains kids after active days outdoors.
Pet Friendly
Gilfach welcomes dogs throughout the property. Snowdonia National Park surrounds the lodge with mountain trails and forest paths starting from the door. Your pets can explore different routes daily without car journeys. The outdoor deck and hot tub area provide space for dogs to relax. Local walks include Aberglaslyn Pass and Llyn Dinas lake circuits. The accommodation provides a perfect base for active dogs needing mountain exercise.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Gilfach

Yr Hen Fecws Beddgelert

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL55 4YE

The Royal Goat Hotel

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL55 4YE

Caffi Colwyn Porthmadog

Located 12 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL49 9RF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Gilfach

Is Gilfach pet friendly?
Yes, Gilfach welcomes dogs throughout the property. The location provides immediate access to mountain walks and forest trails perfect for exercising your pets daily.
How many people does the lodge sleep?
The property sleeps six guests across four bedrooms. Two bathrooms serve the accommodation, providing adequate facilities for families or groups staying together.
Does Gilfach have a hot tub?
Yes, a private hot tub sits on the outdoor deck. The hot tub offers mountain views and provides a relaxing space after days exploring Snowdonia's peaks and trails.
Where is Gilfach located?
The lodge sits in Snowdonia, North Wales, with postcode LL53 7HY. Snowdonia National Park surrounds the property with mountains, forests and lakes within walking distance from the door.
What attractions are nearby?
Zip World Llechwedd sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). Portmeirion Village is 12 miles (20 minutes), Snowdon Mountain Railway 9 miles (18 minutes) and Harlech Castle 15 miles (25 minutes) from the property.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, on-site parking is available at Gilfach. Guests can park directly at the lodge, making it easy to unload luggage and equipment for mountain activities.
What facilities does the kitchen have?
The open-plan kitchen provides full cooking facilities for groups. The space connects to the dining and lounge areas, allowing everyone to socialise while preparing meals together.
Can we walk from the property?
Yes, you can walk directly from Gilfach into Snowdonia National Park. Mountain trails, forest paths and natural landscapes start right from the lodge door without needing to drive anywhere first.

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Pet friendly & nearby

Pet Friendly Days Out Near Gilfach

Not sure where to take your dog on your hot tub break? Here are some handy and important places within easy reach. You'll find pet friendly pubs and cafés, beaches, walks and country parks, plus the nearest vets should you need one. Tire the dog out, then head back for a soak under the stars.

17 places nearby · Gilfach

Dog Friendly Pubs

Google Places

Proper country pubs near Gilfach that welcome dogs through the door - ideal for a post-walk pint by the fire.

St Tudwals Inn

Abersoch, Pwllheli LL53 7DS, UK

0.4 mi 4.3 (654)

The Vaynol

Abersoch, Pwllheli LL53 7AP, UK

0.5 mi 4.3 (649)

The Sun Inn

Llanengan, Pwllheli LL53 7LG, UK

1 mi 4.6 (596)

Ship Inn

Llanbedrog, Pwllheli LL53 7PE, UK

2.6 mi 4.6 (824)

Glyn Y Weddw Arms

Abersoch Road, Llanbedrog, Pwllheli LL53 7TH, UK

2.7 mi 4.3 (929)

The View Pwllheli

Marinaland, Pwllheli LL53 5AY, UK

6.2 mi 4.8 (150)

Places data © Google. "Dog friendly" is based on listing and review text rather than an official flag, so it's always worth ringing ahead to double-check before you travel.

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Gilfach Reviews

Amazing holiday home had everything we needed, clean and tidy. Beds comfortable lovely shower, soft towels, garden area secure enough for dog. Quiet cul de sac but close enough to village and shops. Great views and some nice walks right from door . Plenty of parking space.
Spacious, bright and airy property up the hill from Abersoch. Well equipped kitchen. Seating in living room for 4. Large garden for children to play.
Christopher
We've had a great week at Gilfach and would definitely return in future. The house is very well equipped, very comfortable and in an excellent location for exploring Abersoch and the surrounding area. The new hot tub is a bonus and compliments the very pleasant garden.
The description of the property was totally accurate. It was well laid out had plenty of facilities. The rear garden and patio was a lovely place to relax and the kids to play after full days at the beach. Village, nearest shop and beach were all within a short walk.
We had the best time at Gilfach it was homely, comfortable and very family friendly. I especially appreciated the kidfriendly table cloth and blackout blinds in the kids bedrooms. These little things make a big difference to daytoday living with little ones! Patio was great, we had a lovely BBQ in the sunshine on the last night. Fab location, 10 min walk to the centre, kids park & Spar. A few mins in the car to Abersoch Main Beach and 510 mins to many other great beaches too. Would highly recommend!
Brilliant location, 10 mins walk to the beach and to central town. So peaceful and quiet plus a gorgeous sea view from the upstairs. Garden is a great size for a dog and the new patio area is fab to enjoy in the sunshine. Loved our stay so much really hope to return again!
Andrea
The property is situated in a quiet and ideal location, just a short walk into Abersoch with it's great pubs,restaurants and boutique shops. The property has everything you need,however we found the TV a bit complicated at times, but it works fine. It's great to have two bathrooms and the upstairs shower is great! The property could do with a bit of a refresh, but it didn't spoil our stay. We had an issue with the heating first day, we contacted Adam and he sorted it out straight away for us it was partly our fault as we must have turned it off somehow by accident while trying to get it to work it was good to have Adam on the end of the phone if we had any queries and he always replied to us. We only had a small cockapoo with us and she loved the garden and never tried to escape. We weren't sure if we should have taken our own towels or not because I read that towels and bedding were provided then further down the information it said towels and tea towels were not provided,so I rung the office to check and was told to take our own towels, beach towels and tea towels. When we arrived at the properly there were towels not beach and tea towels there! There's some lovely beaches around and dogs can be taken on some. All in all we had a lovely break at this property.
Fabulous property, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need. Perfect location for exploring the many beautiful beaches in the area. Would highly recommend this property
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Y Gilfach. The property was clean, spacious and comfortably furnished. The culdesac was quiet, and the garden felt more secluded than we had expected from the photographs. A lovely view from the upstairs double, over rooftops to the sea. A hearty uphill walk away from the bustle of Abersoch. We'd recommend the farm shop cafe near Sarn Bach views of the sea, reasonably priced food of good quality, and friendly staff.
Joanne
Loved our stay at Gilfach, everything was perfect. Our 2 year old loved playing with the toys and games. Great accommodation just a short walk to beautiful town and beaches
Shirley
Well equipped light and bright accommodation. Peaceful location 10 minutes walk from centre. Nice garden and plenty of space for vehicles.
The telephone numbers on the welcome book did not work at all thankfully I booked though your selfsand you were quick to respond when needed. .
Amazing stay here in September. We returned after staying last year and the house is in perfect location for us and so peaceful! All very clean and got Everything you could need. Only negative is the tv situation in the main room, simply doesnt work. Everything else Great.
Fabulous property. Beautiful decor, well equipped and one of the best ones we have ever been in and we have visited for over 30 years. Location is great. House is spacious. We will be back 1000
Jonathan
Everything was perfect well arrange as a rental property together with a perfect location. Our only small complaint was the quality of the mattressess on the double beds , not as comfortable as I would have hoped.
Very peaceful location with a nice 10 minute walk into the village. Great facilities and we really enjoyed our stay.
The property is great, just not cleaned to a particularly high standard. Also some stuff getting very tired now like the UPV windows which are old whistle like crazy on a windy day and are difficult to open and close.
Charles
Amazing , only addition would be beach equipment
Catherine
Lovely house a short walk from the centre of Abersoch. Home from home. Very comfortable. Great decor. Really enjoyed our stay.
Comfortable, modern and clean and generally a lovely place to stay. The outside could do with some care and modernisation to be in keeping with the neighbouring houses and area as it was a bit of a heartsink as we drove up. Of note, the information on line does not make it clear that the adjoining bedroom twin is literally that. Adjoined to another bedroom with no access to bathroom or landing. This might be less important if you have put your young children in there but absolutely inappropriate if you are booking this house for adult couples. We had planned to use the twin so our adult children and partners could have the doubles. It was inappropriate for us to have to go through their bedroom for the toilet and so I ended up downstairs in the single room with my husband on the floor on a mattress in there with me. There is also a problem with the window frame in the single room and the wind whistles all night. As my husband is elderly and I have physical health conditions it impacted on the enjoyment of our holiday knowing we had to be in the single room in cramped conditions with the noise of the wind all night. We think this house is great for a family with small children but a nono for adult couples.
Debbie
A great holiday in a lovely property which was in a really convenient location for the village & the beach . Very complete and clean.
We enjoyed our stay at Gilfach and thought very nice property with perfect layout for the family. Wales is always top of our list for holidays with beautiful beaches and scenery.
Spacious, bright and airy property up the hill from Abersoch. Well equipped kitchen. Seating in living room for 4. Large garden for children to play.
Christopher
We've had a great week at Gilfach and would definitely return in future. The house is very well equipped, very comfortable and in an excellent location for exploring Abersoch and the surrounding area. The new hot tub is a bonus and compliments the very pleasant garden.
The description of the property was totally accurate. It was well laid out had plenty of facilities. The rear garden and patio was a lovely place to relax and the kids to play after full days at the beach. Village, nearest shop and beach were all within a short walk.
We had the best time at Gilfach it was homely, comfortable and very family friendly. I especially appreciated the kidfriendly table cloth and blackout blinds in the kids bedrooms. These little things make a big difference to daytoday living with little ones! Patio was great, we had a lovely BBQ in the sunshine on the last night. Fab location, 10 min walk to the centre, kids park & Spar. A few mins in the car to Abersoch Main Beach and 510 mins to many other great beaches too. Would highly recommend!
Brilliant location, 10 mins walk to the beach and to central town. So peaceful and quiet plus a gorgeous sea view from the upstairs. Garden is a great size for a dog and the new patio area is fab to enjoy in the sunshine. Loved our stay so much really hope to return again!
Andrea
The property is situated in a quiet and ideal location, just a short walk into Abersoch with it's great pubs,restaurants and boutique shops. The property has everything you need,however we found the TV a bit complicated at times, but it works fine. It's great to have two bathrooms and the upstairs shower is great! The property could do with a bit of a refresh, but it didn't spoil our stay. We had an issue with the heating first day, we contacted Adam and he sorted it out straight away for us it was partly our fault as we must have turned it off somehow by accident while trying to get it to work it was good to have Adam on the end of the phone if we had any queries and he always replied to us. We only had a small cockapoo with us and she loved the garden and never tried to escape. We weren't sure if we should have taken our own towels or not because I read that towels and bedding were provided then further down the information it said towels and tea towels were not provided,so I rung the office to check and was told to take our own towels, beach towels and tea towels. When we arrived at the properly there were towels not beach and tea towels there! There's some lovely beaches around and dogs can be taken on some. All in all we had a lovely break at this property.
Fabulous property, spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need. Perfect location for exploring the many beautiful beaches in the area. Would highly recommend this property
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Y Gilfach. The property was clean, spacious and comfortably furnished. The culdesac was quiet, and the garden felt more secluded than we had expected from the photographs. A lovely view from the upstairs double, over rooftops to the sea. A hearty uphill walk away from the bustle of Abersoch. We'd recommend the farm shop cafe near Sarn Bach views of the sea, reasonably priced food of good quality, and friendly staff.
Joanne
Loved our stay at Gilfach, everything was perfect. Our 2 year old loved playing with the toys and games. Great accommodation just a short walk to beautiful town and beaches
Shirley
Well equipped light and bright accommodation. Peaceful location 10 minutes walk from centre. Nice garden and plenty of space for vehicles.
The telephone numbers on the welcome book did not work at all thankfully I booked though your selfsand you were quick to respond when needed. .
Amazing stay here in September. We returned after staying last year and the house is in perfect location for us and so peaceful! All very clean and got Everything you could need. Only negative is the tv situation in the main room, simply doesnt work. Everything else Great.
Fabulous property. Beautiful decor, well equipped and one of the best ones we have ever been in and we have visited for over 30 years. Location is great. House is spacious. We will be back 1000
Jonathan
Everything was perfect well arrange as a rental property together with a perfect location. Our only small complaint was the quality of the mattressess on the double beds , not as comfortable as I would have hoped.
Very peaceful location with a nice 10 minute walk into the village. Great facilities and we really enjoyed our stay.
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