The Cottage

The Cottage

Main double bedroom


4, Hendre Ddu cottages was built in 1873, part of a small terrace to house the lead quarrymen at Hendre Ddu slate mine and their families. The first occupant was Evan James, the steam crane driver, with his wife and 5 children. Like many Victorian quarries Hendre Ddu has an interesting history which is covered in the book 'The Hendre Ddu Tramway' by Dan Quine. Only 2 of the original 6 cottages now remain in a peaceful hidden valley that is virtually traffic free with no light pollution (ideal for star gazing)


The cottage sleeps up to 4 in very comfy beds, has full central heating and a woodburner (basket of logs provided) We provide all linens including 100% cotton bedlinen, towels and teatowels.


Welcome pack included with tea, freshly ground coffee, milk and other good things as available.

 

Inside the Cottage

Main bedroom comfy bed
Comfortable double with 100% cotton bedlinen.
Main bedroom fireplace
An original Victorian slate fireplace, no longer in use but a lovely feature.
Main beroom sofa
Two seater leather sofa in the spacious main bedroom.
Main bedroom book selection
Antique bamboo bookcase with an eclectic selection of books both fact and fiction.

BEDROOM 1

  • Double Bed
  • Sofa
  • Large built in wardrobe
  • Original fireplace (not in use!)
  • Bookcase with selection of books
  • Large sunny room with views across the valley

BEDROOM 2


  • Double bed
  • Wardrobe
  • Black out blind
  • Views to back garden and hillside with birch trees.
second bedroom double bed
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Upstairs bathroom

BATHROOMS

  • Downstairs Shower, handbasin and toilet
  • Upstairs Victorian claw footed Bathtub with shower over, handbasin and toilet
  • Shaver socket upstairs
  • Bathroom Storage
  • Handsoap provided
  • Towels and starter pack of toilet roll provided.

KITCHEN


  • Farmhouse kitchen with table and seating for up to 4.
  • Good range of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
  • Gas range cooker with wok burner, double oven and grill
  • Full size fridge/freezer
  • Extra freezer for dog owners who feed raw food.
  • CD player/docking station.
  • Nespresso machine and supply of Pods
  • Slow cooker
  • Maps, guidebooks and information on local attractions.
Farmhouse kitchen


  • TV with freesat and Blu Ray/DVD player and selection of discs
  • Two comfy three seater sofas
  • Woodburning stove: basket of logs/kindling and firelighters provided. Additional bags of logs can be bought onsite
  •  Payphone landline
  • Stunning valley views

LOUNGE

comfy sofas, throws provided
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lounge

Outside the Cottage

  • Approx 3/4 acre sloping gardens
  • Fully enclosed, mainly wire stock fenced (min height 4ft) hedged and gated.
  • Parking for several vehicles
  • Small woodland
  • Decking area with picnic bench
  • Mature trees, flowers, grasses and wild areas and seats to take in the views.
Picnic table
An ideal spot for refreshments
The deck
A nice sunny spot to sit
Garden view
Unusual plants and reclaimed slate features
The garden
Looking down from the back of the garden with Gartheiniog mountain in the background.
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CONTACT US

 4 Hendre Ddu Cottages

Nr Aberangell, Machynlleth

SY20 9ND

(Becky and Paul Newman)

becky@snowdoniaescape.cymru

07896 341 804

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