Dolgoch Holidays

31/07/2024

There's so much going on at the Talyllyn Railway this summer. If you are staying in our cottages then you have an ideal base to join in from. Less than 5 minutes walk from Dolgoch station why not leave the car behind and travel by Steam for the day instead!

01/07/2024

Have you booked a summer holiday? It's getting close now!

You'll be pleased to know we actually have 3 weeks available in this stunning location and are offering a last minute booking discount of 20% OFF usual prices!

Number 2 (sleeps 4) - should be £645 NOW £516
Available week commencing 20th July

Number 5 (sleeps 6) - should be £795 NOW £636
Available weeks commencing 10th Aug and 24th Aug

To book at these prices please message and quote - FACEBOOK OFFER.

We also have various short breaks available - check out our website for more info www.dolgochholidays.co.uk

22/04/2024

We've just returned from a wonderful weekend in this stunning location! We have a number of late availability special offers if you'd like to come and see for yourself!

Week commencing:
11th May in number 2 - was £480 now £380!
5th June in number 5 - was £620 now £480!
8th June in number 5 - was £620 now £480!
22nd June in number 5 - was £620 now £480!

Number 2 sleeps 4 - one double, one twin bedroom
Number 5 sleeps 6 - one double, one twin and one bunk bedroom

Take a look at www.dolgochholidays.co.uk for more details and availability (where it says short break it means some of the week is already booked, contact me for further info).

28/03/2024

Pasg Hapus pawb!

Wishing all of our followers a Happy Easter!

Here are a few photos from this week - we’re certainly experiencing ‘weather’ in many forms! However Spring is slowly arriving bringing with it some early birds who have made the journey back from Africa. Chiffchaff’s singing in the garden, one of the Ospreys is back on the Dyfi and Wheatears on the coast at Tywyn. The next few weeks will bring many more species back to our lovely woodland.

Please contact us for availability so you can enjoy all of this for yourselves.

18/03/2024

If you're staying with us over the Easter weekend this looks like a great day at the railway!

Uncover the secrets beyond closed doors; a chance to see behind the scenes at the Talyllyn Railway!

A weekend to kick off the year, with plenty for all the family! Travel by train to Abergynolwyn, where there will be activities for children to enjoy: take a peek behind the scenes in the blockpost, or have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Take time out for a cup of tea and a cake from the cafe, as you watch the trains.

You can also take an unusual opportunity to have a special short ride behind diesel loco No.9 ‘Alf’, who usually only pulls goods trains. Don’t forget to take part in our i-Spy quiz on the railway, as you travel to and from Abergynolwyn. Extra trains will be running, giving you plenty of opportunities to break your journey and enjoy your day.

Full list of fun things happening:
- Easter craft activities for children at Abergynolwyn
- Appearances by the Easter Bunny at Abergynolwyn
- Open blockpost at Abergynolwyn station (specified times only)
- ‘I-Spy’ quiz (to do from the train)
- Short train rides in Abergynolwyn station limits, hauled by diesel No.9 ‘Alf’
- Blue timetable in operation, plus extra trains – seven departures a day from Wharf station.
- Extra diesel-hauled trains: 11.15 + 14.10 from Wharf, hauled by a Baguley diesel.

04/03/2024

****SPECIAL OFFER****15% discount****SPECAL OFFER****

Easter seems to be sneaking up on us really quickly this year and the weather has been wet! However, it looks like the weather is starting to improve so maybe now is the time to book a break during the Easter holidays. Number 5 (sleeps 6) is available the weeks commencing 23rd March, 30th March and 6th April and we're offering 15% off if you quote this offer making the weekly price £450.
Photos are from the local area Easter 2023, lambs, daffodils, castles, lakes, sunsets, beaches and steam railways!

19/02/2024

Are you looking for an Easter break in this gorgeous part of the world? There are steam trains, waterfalls, hills, beaches, amazing views and loads more. We currently have availability during the Easter holidays, term time and some summer holiday availability too.

Over Easter we have:

*Edited post - number 2 is now booked w/c 30th March too.

Week commencing 23rd March
- Number 5 (sleeps 6) - £540

Week commencing 30th March
- Number 5 (sleeps 6) - £540

For more availability and prices take a look at the website www.dolgochholidays.co.uk or message on here.

26/12/2023

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year!

If you stayed with us in 2023 and would like to book again for 2024 then please get in touch for your discount code.

18/10/2023

This is a message from the Talyllyn Railway

The Community Council has informed us that Dolgoch Falls is closed for the foreseeable future due to a large tree coming down in the adverse weather we are currently experiencing - we are very sorry to our passengers who were looking to do the Waterfalls walk from Dolgoch Station, but this is now not possible. Please do not attempt to do any of the walking routes around the Dolgoch area.

You will still be able to alight at Dolgoch Station, but we currently do not know exactly where the tree has fallen or what walking routes it has blocked off. We will post updates regarding the re-opening of the Falls as and when we are informed.

02/10/2023

The season has definitely turned to autumn despite there still being a significant amount of green around the waterfall. However it's led me to thoughts of 2024 and I've therefore added next year's dates to the website this evening.

If you're interested in booking with us for next year please check out www.dolgochholidays.co.uk for prices and availability. I look forward to hearing from you.

03/09/2023

Today we took a drive up through Snowdonia to Portmeirion. We booked Sunday lunch (£30pp for two courses) in the beautiful Art Deco Dining Room with amazing views over the Estuary. We were able to access the village (normally £18 per adult) from 11.30am for as long as we wanted to stay. Today it looked and felt just like the Mediterranean 😎🌞 We highly recommend it!

18/07/2023

Update: Week commencing 19th Aug is now booked. Week commencing 12th August is still available, now reduced to the bargain price of £500 for the week, please get in contact if you're interested.

Due to another cancellation we have TWO summer weeks available in number 5 (sleeps 6). Both the weeks commencing 12th August and 19th August. As it's last minute we're offering these weeks for the reduced price of £650 each week. Please get in touch if you're interested.

09/06/2023

Despite visiting this fantastic location for the last 16 years we're still discovering new things locally, we found the waterfall pictured for the first time last week, just off one of our regular walks!

If you would like to see for yourself some of what this area has to offer we have a SPECIAL OFFER where you can stay in number 5 any week in June for the bargain price of £380!

We also still have 2 weeks available in the summer 12th and 19th August for £750 per week.

26/05/2023

Due to a cancellation we now have SUMMER HOLIDAY AVAILABLITY in our cottages!!

No 5 (sleeps 6) is now available weeks commencing 12th August and 19th August for £750 per week
No 2 (sleeps 4) is available week commencing 26th August for £555

Please message if you're interested.

For those of you who can holiday in term time we have 3 weeks available in June in number 5 at a SPECIAL OFFER PRICE of £550 per week. Weeks commencing 10th, 17th and 24th June currently available.

If you've never been before, why don't you come and explore this gorgeous part of the world. If you've been before, we're sure you'll want to come back 😉.

20/05/2023

**NEWSFLASH**
Early this morning our suspicions were confirmed. From having over a dozen squirrels under the bird feeders a couple of years ago we now only see the occasional one. We pondered the possibility of Pine Martens predating them and we have seen Goshawks from the window, both natural squirrel predators…….but this morning who should trot by but this smart fella!!! (Library photo sadly as the camera was already in the car) WE HAVE PINE MARTENS!!!

18/05/2023

We were delighted when UNESCO awarded the Slate Landscape of North West Wales World Heritage Site status. The Talyllyn Railway is one of the six components of the site.

Today we wandered up to Dolgoch Station, rode the rails up to Nant Gwernol and walked up to Bryn Eglwys Quarry. The quarry once employed 300 men and in 1863 the railway was built to transport the slate. The walk follows the steps of the quarrymen and comes back down to the village of Abergynolwyn built to house the workers.

We took a short stroll back to Abergynolwyn Station and caught the next train home.

17/05/2023

Our cottages are a perfect base for walking in spectacular scenery. There are several maps and guides available for guests to refer to. Today we chose the Walk above Picnic Island up the road in Aberdyfi. From the top there are wonderful views of the whole of Cardigan Bay. Here are some photos to whet your appetite ⛰️⚓️🐑

11/05/2023

I highly recommend Let's SUP if you're new to paddleboarding or just want an estuary tour. It's definitely worth looking them up.

and the weather looks lovely 😎