Ferndale Cottage FAQs

All stays include full access to the private wood fired hot tub and cosy log burner, making Ferndale Cottage ideal for year round breaks in Eryri National Park.

Your stay at Ferndale Cottage includes:

• Freshly made beds with all bedding provided
• Bath and hand towels
• Starter supplies of toilet roll and hand soap
• Tea, coffee, sugar, salt, and pepper, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, general cleaning supplies
• Private hot tub, fully cleaned and filled with fresh cold water for your arrival (not pre-heated)
• Hot tub firewood, with enough wood provided for one full heat-up per day
• Starter fire logs, kindling, and firelighters for your first night (additional logs are available to purchase on request)

If there is anything else you would like to have ready for your arrival, please do ask and we will do our very best to accommodate. Items such as breakfast baskets, milk, and other essentials can be arranged on request.

As a self catering cottage near Dolgellau, we provide the essentials so you can travel light.

We provide all bed linen, so there is no need to bring your own. Each guest is also provided with one bath towel and one hand towel.

You may wish to bring:

• Hot tub towels
• Beach towels for days out
• Flip flops and bathrobes for getting in and out of the hot tub

If you use fake tan, we kindly ask that you bring your own towels, as fake tan does not come out of white items.

Please note:

• You will need to bring your own food and drink
• Please remember to bring extra toilet roll, as only a starter supply is provided
• We provide basic cooking utensils and pots suitable for use with the AGA
• Wood is provided for the hot tub
• Log bundles for the log burner are available to purchase

If you are bringing dogs, please remember to bring their bed or throws to cover furniture.

No, not at all. While wood-fired hot tubs do require a little effort to bring them up to temperature, most guests find this becomes part of the experience rather than a chore. If you plan it around cooking your meal or enjoying a drink together, you will hardly notice the time passing—and it all adds to the adventure.

The hot tub will be freshly cleaned and filled with cold water prior to your arrival. The fire will be set up and ready for you to light whenever you choose.

Clear, step-by-step instructions are provided in the hot tub hut to help you get the best out of your hot tub. By following these, you can expect the tub to be ready for use within a couple of hours. The first heat-up is always the longest, typically taking 2–3 hours.

Thanks to the insulated lids, the water retains its temperature very well. You may even find it is still warm enough to enjoy the following morning without needing to relight the fire. On subsequent evenings, reheating the tub is much quicker.

Important safety and usage notes:

• Once the wood burner is lit, it must not be left unattended
• Hot tub wood is restocked once per day and is included in the price of your stay unless stated otherwise
• Only wood supplied by us may be used in the wood burner
• Our hot tubs are not suitable for children under 12 years of age

Yes. When booking through our website, a 25% deposit is required to confirm your dates.

You are welcome to pay the remaining balance in smaller amounts and in as many instalments as you like, provided the full balance is paid no later than 28 days before your arrival.

Please email us if you would like to arrange an instalment plan, and we will be happy to help.

In the first instance, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your options.

If you need to make changes to your booking, a £20 administration fee will apply.

If you cancel your stay:

• Your deposit is non-refundable
• If cancellation occurs within 28 days of arrival, all monies paid are non-refundable

We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance to protect against unforeseen circumstances.

If you did not book directly with us, please contact the agency or platform you booked through, as their terms and conditions will apply.

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To ensure everyone’s comfort and to comply with our occupancy and insurance requirements, the cottage has a maximum number of guests, with beds provided for each one.

Unfortunately, this means we are unable to accommodate additional guests or allow blow-up beds or tents.

A cot bed is available on request for little ones, should you need one.

Unfortunately, we do not currently have facilities to plug in or charge electric vehicles.

Smoking and vaping are strictly not permitted inside Ferndale Cottage.

A designated smoking area is available in the garden. Please ensure that cigarette ends are disposed of in the ashtray provided outside the cottage.

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There is parking space for two cars at the front of the cottage and two cars at the side.

Please be mindful that the neighbouring bungalow is not part of Ferndale Cottage, so we kindly ask that you do not park in their space.

• Check-in: from 3.00pm onwards
• Check-out: by 11.30am

We ask that guests respect these times so we can prepare the accommodation and hot tubs for the next arrivals and get laundry ready for collection.

Flexible options:

• If possible, we may be able to offer early check-in depending on changeovers and workload. If you’d like, we can send you a message on your arrival day when your accommodation is ready.
• If your plans require a later check-out, we will let you know if this is possible during your stay.

Please note that there is no mobile reception at the cottage.

We provide free WiFi, which can be used for internet browsing, WiFi calling, and streaming.

Take this opportunity to relax, enjoy the peace and quiet, and listen to the gentle sound of the river!