Rhiwawel is a charming pastel colour-washed cottage/house, snuggled into one of the many pretty little lanes of the village of Aberdovey/Aberdyfi. It is only a two or maybe three minute walk to the harbour, and can also can be accessed within 30 seconds down a flight of steps onto Seaview Terrace.
Upon entering Rhiwawel, you are immediately aware that the property has been restored to retain some of its original features including the welsh slate floor in the dining area, 2 of the fireplaces and the victorian tiled entrance hall floor.
The dining area has a large pine dining table with seating for 6. The dividing wall between the dining area and lounge has been knocked through to make the downstairs space open plan. The lounge area has a 3 seater settee and 2 armchairs and there is a large tv with freeview. Two of the bedrooms have smaller portable tvs with either dvd or video players and there is a selection of childrens videos available.
The galley kitchen is compact and well designed with a dishwasher, electric hob and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, and also a microwave oven. There are an abundance of utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware, kettle and toaster. The back door in the kitchen leads to a small enclosed seating area outside; this is reached via a short flight of very steep shared steps. There are sea views over the tops of houses and a table and chairs for maybe a drink or barbeque.
The garden area has been divided between 3 houses. Rhiwawel has its own patio area enclosed by railings. Please note this area is not a suitable play area for children and can be difficult to reach due to the steepness of the steps. The area is shared and is not private. Due to the shared nature it is not maintained to the same standard as the house and the garden area does need alot of improving.
Aberdovey (Aberdyfi) is situated in the most south western corner of the Snowdonia National Park, Aberdyfi is the one of the finest coastal resorts in Wales. The picturesque cottages, shops and inns are enclosed beneath the steep wild slopes of the southern edge of the Tarren Hills and the extensive sand of the Dovey (Dyfi) Estuary. The beaches and dunes extend north to Tywyn some 4 miles (6km) away.
From the view points of the hills above Aberdyfi the whole arc of Cardigan Bay can be seen, from the rugged wild mountains of Northern Snowdonia and the mysterious Bardsey Island. To the South can be seen the mystic Preseli mountains and the Pembrokeshire coastline pushing out into the wild Atlantic Ocean.
Besides sunbathing and relaxing, Aberdyfi is popular for most water sports, including sailing, sail and kite boarding, canoeing and fishing.
Golf:
Alongside the dunes is hidden gem of Aberdovey championship links golf course rated in the top 100 in the UK.
