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
The Observer - May, 2009
It also has some seriously smart places to stay and to eat, of which Ffynnon (01341 421774; ffynnontownhouse.com; doubles from £120) is the pick of the bunch.Read the full article here
Express & Star - March, 2009
Relaxed despite the long drive we turned off into Dolgellau to spend the night at Ffynnon, a beautiful boutique townhouse run by Debra Harris and Steve Holt. This couple have used their taste and flair to restore an old rectory to a glory it’s never known before.Read the full article here
Sunday Mirror - February, 2009
Champagne and chocolates are waiting when you stay in this stylish guesthouse near Dolgellau in Snowdonia.The five-star Ffynnon Townhouse in Love Lane is at the foot of Cader idris. The Ffynnon's Romantic Indulgence weekend gives you a candlelit dinner for two in a local restaurant and B&B in a stylish room with a free-standing spa bath.Read the full article here
The Independent - September, 2008
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. Families are actively welcomed: extra beds, toys and games, children's meals and a baby-listening service can all be arranged.Read the full article here
The English Magazine - September, 2008
The appetite for turning lovely Welsh buildings into boutique hotels hasn’t abated; this little three-suite hotel in a Victorian rectory at the foot of stunning Cader Idris, on the southern edge of Snowdonia, has all the luxe credentials (Egyptian cotton sheets, goosedown duvets, spa baths, TV/DVD, wi-fi), and also welcomes families.Read the full article here
Suite 101 - May, 2008
This 4-room luxury boutique townhouse is in a 19th-century rectory in Dolgellau, and combines the old (Victorian fireplaces) with the new (Wifi). It's been highly praised by the British travel media.Read the full article here
Sunday Mirror - January, 2008
For when you want to be active but want a bit of pampering as a reward afterwards… the Ffynnon Townhouse at Dolgellau in Wales is a boutique hotel that has developed a “rough diamond” package. Guests are taken by qualified guides to a mountain biking trail around Snowdonia, with a luxury picnic lunch, before returning to their hotel to enjoy the outdoor spa, fluffy pillows and bathrobes.Read the full article here
Elle - December, 2007
At the foot of the Cader Idris mountains in south Snowdonia, Ffynnon Town House is the ultimate weekend retreat - and a chic one at that. The cleverly converted rectory is a cool mix of old and new, and each room has fine Egyptian cotton sheets, White Company products and breathtaking views over the pretty market town and undulating hills beyond. For an extra shot of romance, there's even a hot tub discreetly tucked away in the gardens. The new weekend packages include horse riding on the beach and a luxury picnic lunch for two.
The Times - November, 2007
"Rough Diamond" breaks at the Ffynnon Townhouse, Dolgellau, on the southern edge of Snowdonia National Park, include a full day of activities, ranging from abseiling and trekking to mountain biking and whitewater rafting.Read the full article here
The Guardian - September, 2007
Pull on Pac-A-Macs and head for sumptuous new guesthouse, Ffynnon Townhouse, Gwynedd. Autumn's brilliant for exploring the local forest landscape at its muddiest best, and Ffynnon can organise a wildlife guide to help make the most of it.Read the full article here
The Sunday Times - July, 2007
...it's handy that the Ffynnon Townhouse opened last week. ...It offers three discreetly luxurious rooms..., all claw-foot baths, Egyptian cotton sheets, flat screens, WiFi, decent whisky at the honesty bar and a slap-up Welsh breakfast in the morning...Read the full article here
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