Press reviews
The Independent - Independent Minds - February, 2010
Set at the foot of Cader Idris, Ffynnon comprises just four suites; if guests don't manage to drag themselves outdoors, they can raid the library, order afternoon tea or watch the latest DVDs on flat-screen televisions...Read the full article here
BBC Countryfile - Countryfile Magazine Choice - February, 2010
The quality of accommodation in Wales has come a long way in recent years and Ffynnon, a stately five-room townhouse at the heart of Dolgellau, is at the vanguard of the new generation. Chic yet homely, Ffynnon boasts high standards of interior design, personal service and little touches of intuitive home comforts.
A butler's pantry provides a practical kitchen for guests' exclusive use, while taking afternoon tea with the weekend papers in the drawing room feels cosy when black sheets of rain are lashing the bay windows. And if you've been walking, nothing beats catching Countryfile from the free-standing bath - it's not in the bathroom but in the corner of the Sydney room! Watch the weather forecast for the week while soaking your feet. Bliss.
The Observer - January, 2010
Stylish and intimate, with just four rooms and one suite, this boutique B&B is a revamped Victorian rectory mixing antique furnishings with sleek, modern design. Its location is unbeatable...Read the full article here
Daily Telegraph - September, 2009
Want to know my favourite base for a Snowdonia sojourn? That's easy. Dolgellau. It's got boutique B&B accommodation at Ffynnon, and lamb fresh from the farm served with views of Cader Idris at smart new eatery Mawddach.Read the full article here
British Airways "Highlife" - August, 2009
Similarly homely but more of a family-friendly option is Ffynnon (+44 (0)1341 421 774, ffynnontownhouse.com, doubles from £120 B&B), a boutique, four-room B&B in Dolgellau, which proves that stylish surroundings and children are not mutually exclusive.Read the full article here
The Times - August, 2009
Ffynnon Townhouse, Dolgellau As well as a children’s play area, there are PlayStations, kids’ DVDs and guided walks. High rope courses and kayaking can be arranged. A children’s tea service is available in the afternoon. Guests are free to prepare meals and warm milk for youngsters.Read the full article here
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