Activities and Amenities

The house and boathouse lie within Snowdonia National Park. Guests often use this as a base to explore and will often tell us that they have hiked up Snowdon, Cadair Idris and other mountain ranges such as the Rhinogs. There’s an abundance of activities to choose from but if you’re an outdoors type you will be in paradise. Walks from the house abundant, connection by train within 1 mile to Aberdovey, Machynlleth, Pwllheli, Portmaddog for Port Merrion, Harlech, Shell Island and further afield.

When our children were growing up simple days on the beach in all weather, making camps, panning for gold in the valley’s, crabbing and the many steam trains kept everyone happy.

Local Activities

The house and boathouse have direct access to the Mawddach cycle trail and it is an excellent walking route along the estuary between Dolgellau and Barmouth. Perfect for long days of cycling with no hills!! Unless you want a more challenging route up the back of Cadair Idris where there are some very quiet roads to test your uphill stamina.

For cycle hire you could try:

Birmingham Garage, located in Barmouth

Open 10am - 3pm, closed on Tuesdays www.birminghamgaragebikehire.com

T. 01341280644

Email: birminghamgaragebikes@mail.com

Further afield there’s a Coed-y-Brenin a playground for cyclists of every level. https://www.beicsbrenin.co.uk/

For Standup Paddleboarding:

SUP Barmouth offer paddleboard lessons and tours in and around Barmouth Harbour and also on the Mawddach estuary. They cater for adults and kids and prices start at £30pp with all equipment provided. Contact Rus or Kirsty

www.supbarmouth.co.uk

T. 07791951439

Email: info@supbarmouth.co.uk

Local Eateries and Amenities

The nearest village is Fairbourne, it has convenience shops, butcher, fish and chip shop, launderette etc. and has the most amazing sandy beach. With it’s own mini steam train ride and golf course, the beach is frequented by the local pony club but even on Bank holidays you often find that you have the beach to yourself.

Barmouth:

Isis Pizzeria
Open 10am – 7.30pm Breakfast, lunch or dinner
01341280802 Pre-order preferred but you can pop in.

Lobster Pot
Fresh fish or lobster call in Barmouth on 01341281234 and walk across or cycle to collect.

Bistro Bermo offers Fine Dinning, Menu is on their facebook page and they currently only offer takeaway meals. Specialising in Welsh Meats, Local Fish, very selective wines,
www.bistrobermo.com
01341281284
bistrobermo@gmail.com

The Min-y-Mor, Pub Barmouth
Outdoors only, burger bar/food and drink 01341280555

The Norbar, Barmouth - outside terrace only by bookings 01341280989

Celtic Cabin, Barmouth takeaway food 10-6pm phone for ordering 07775331241

The Mermaid Fish and Chips, Barmouth 12-8pm daily, 9pm Friday 01341280614

Harbour Fish bar, Barmouth, Takeaway only 01341280189

Saffron, Indian takeaway telephone orders only 5pm – 10pm 01341281102

The Bank
All homemade produce. At the moment all items need to be pre ordered by Wednesdays and will be ready for collection between 12-3pm on Friday or Saturday of the same week - whichever you prefer. Pre order can be done by message or by phoning 01341281400. Menu is on their facebook page. Megan and Ryan
Fantasic picnic baskets of fresh baked goods.
www.thebankrestaurantbarmouth.co.uk
Tel. 01341281400
info@thebankrestaurantbarmouth.co.uk

Doctors Surgery, Dolgellau 01341422431
Rowlands Pharmacy 01341280589
White Arcade Dental, Barmouth – Emergencies only 01341281052
Williams Vets, Barmouth Emergency only 01341280732

Coastline Tyres 01341281251

Food Shops
Iceland, Barmouth 01341281257
Spa Barmouth Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am – 9pm 01341281314
The Co-op, Barmouth 7am – 10pm Mon – St, 11am – 5pm Sun 01341280736

www.Tesco.com
Deliver to the address but I would advise book early, you can always edit your basket. Postcode for delivery is LL39 1BJ, specify house or boathouse for ease.