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Bothi, Llanuwchllyn

Guest Rating
Rating
4.5
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Bothi is a cozy ground-floor lodge in Llanuwchllyn, just 2 miles from Bala in North Wales. This one-bedroom retreat offers spectacular views of the Arenig mountain range. Perfect for couples looking to escape the digital world - and yes, some guests mentioned the lack of WiFi as a blessing in disguise!

Set in peaceful Welsh countryside, this property is surrounded by natural beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby walking trails, including Arenig Fawr mountain just a short distance away. Private river fishing is available on the owner's land too. After a day of exploring, nothing beats soaking in your private hot tub with a glass of wine.

 

About Bothi

Bothi is a cozy ground-floor lodge in Llanuwchllyn, just 2 miles from Bala in North Wales. This one-bedroom retreat offers spectacular views of the Arenig mountain range. Perfect for couples looking to escape the digital world - and yes, some guests mentioned the lack of WiFi as a blessing in disguise!

Set in peaceful Welsh countryside, this property is surrounded by natural beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby walking trails, including Arenig Fawr mountain just a short distance away. Private river fishing is available on the owner's land too. After a day of exploring, nothing beats soaking in your private hot tub with a glass of wine. Who needs Netflix when you've got stars overhead and mountains in the distance?

The accommodation features one double bedroom, a modern shower room, kitchen with dining area and a comfortable sitting room. It comes with underfloor heating throughout, a TV with Freeview, Blu-ray player and a selection of books, games and DVDs. The patio area includes outdoor furniture for alfresco dining and that all-important private hot tub (£50 additional charge).

Nearby Bala (5 miles) offers shops, restaurants and its famous lake. Snowdonia National Park surrounds you with countless walking routes. The historic town of Dolgellau (15 miles, 25 minutes) provides additional shopping options. Don't miss Zip World Slate Caverns (30 miles, 50 minutes) for underground adventures.

Bothi is ideal for couples seeking peace and tranquility. Previous guests rave about the hot tub under the stars and the daily entertainment provided by local wildlife and lambs!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Bothi

Mountain Views

Wake up to stunning views of the Arenig mountain range. Multiple guests mentioned the peaceful setting and beautiful surroundings.

Private Hot Tub

The hot tub is a highlight for most guests. Perfect for unwinding under the stars after a day of walking the Welsh hills.

Peace and Quiet

Located off the beaten track, guests consistently praise the tranquility and peaceful atmosphere at Bothi.

Wildlife Watching

Guests loved spotting local wildlife including birds of prey, house martins, swifts, swallows and watching the playful lambs.

Comfortable Interior

The cottage is well-appointed with underfloor heating, quality fittings and everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Fishing Opportunities

Private river fishing available on the owner's land makes this a perfect spot for anglers looking for exclusive access.

Getting To Bothi

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bothi by car, follow the A494 towards Bala and turn off for Llanuwchllyn. The lodge is located in a peaceful rural setting about 2 miles from Llanuwchllyn with off-road parking for two cars on arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest mainline station is at Barmouth, approximately 20 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the accommodation.

Off-road parking for two cars
Barmouth station (20 miles)
Accessible from the A494

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7SR
Snowdonia National Park
Distance: Surrounding area
LL23 7YH
Zip World Slate Caverns
Distance: 30 miles
LL41 3NB
Arenig Fawr Mountain Trail
Distance: 2 miles
LL23 7PB
Bala Lake Railway Walk
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7DD
Precipice Walk, Dolgellau
Distance: 15 miles
LL40 2HZ
Bala Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AL
Dolgellau Market Town
Distance: 15 miles
LL40 1AB
Y Bala Butchers
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AD
Bala Lake Railway
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7DD
Local Bus Service (T3)
Distance: 2 miles
LL23 7NN
Taxi Services in Bala
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AL
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7SR
Snowdonia National Park
Distance: Surrounding area
LL23 7YH
Zip World Slate Caverns
Distance: 30 miles
LL41 3NB
Arenig Fawr Mountain Trail
Distance: 2 miles
LL23 7PB
Bala Lake Railway Walk
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7DD
Precipice Walk, Dolgellau
Distance: 15 miles
LL40 2HZ
Bala Town Centre
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AL
Dolgellau Market Town
Distance: 15 miles
LL40 1AB
Y Bala Butchers
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AD
Bala Lake Railway
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7DD
Local Bus Service (T3)
Distance: 2 miles
LL23 7NN
Taxi Services in Bala
Distance: 5 miles
LL23 7AL

Is Bothi Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Bothi is not ideal for children as it's specified for adults and babes in arms only. The property is compact with one bedroom and focuses on a peaceful adult retreat. The surrounding area offers limited child-specific activities, though the nearby mountains and natural setting might interest older, outdoorsy children who enjoy walking and wildlife spotting.
For Couples
Bothi is perfect for couples seeking peace and privacy. The private hot tub under starry skies creates magical evenings. The one-bedroom layout with underfloor heating throughout offers cosy comfort. Mountain views provide a stunning backdrop for romantic meals on the patio. Walking trails from the doorstep let you explore together before returning to your secluded retreat.
Pet Friendly
Bothi does not accept pets. The property is strictly for adults and babes in arms only, with no facilities for four-legged companions. If you're looking for a pet-friendly holiday in the area, you'll need to consider alternative accommodation options within the Bala or Snowdonia region.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bothi

Y Cyfnod Cafe

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL23 7AL

The White Lion Hotel

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL23 7AB

Plas-yn-Dre Restaurant

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL23 7RU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bothi

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Bothi has a private hot tub available for guest use. There is an additional charge of £50 for hot tub use during your stay.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Bothi does not accept pets. The property is suitable for adults and babes in arms only.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Bothi has one double bedroom on the ground floor. The property is all on one level with underfloor heating throughout.
Are linens and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Some guests have mentioned the towels could be better quality, so you might want to bring your own if you prefer.
Is there WiFi available?
No, there is no WiFi at the property. There is 4G coverage available and many guests actually enjoy the digital detox aspect of their stay.
What facilities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. It also includes a dining area for meals.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking for two cars at the property. Bike storage is also available upon request.
What activities are available nearby?
The area offers excellent walking opportunities, including Arenig Fawr mountain nearby. Private river fishing is available on the owner's land and Bala Lake is just 5 miles away for water activities.

Bothi Reviews

Wonderful well appointed accommodation. Clean and tidy with all amenities in place. Peace and tranquility at its best, we didn't miss the Wifi at all. Large hot tub, a great beak away for two. Friendly attentive owners, well worth the stay, highly recommended
Firstly, disappointed with lack of wifi as I was not aware until arrival at property. TV viewing was therefore restricted to Freeview channels and I could not use my Amazon Alexa. As previous guests have noted, lack of instructionsmanuals for anything and it took me a day or two to work out how to switch on heated towel rail. No black bags were provided for bed linen at end of stay and instructions for stripping bed were not clear. A bigger garden area with some grass would have been nice as the front of the property was just ugly tarmac. View was splendid though.
Kathryn
A truly wonderful stay. Beautiful accommodation and location. Loved the hot tub. So many lovely walks.
Property was beautiful, clean and amazing location and full of everything you could want or need. The hot tub was an amazing addition and a fantastic end to the day under the stars. The only thing that could have made our stay better would have been if the showers hot water lasted longer than 3 minutes at a time a real negative in a beautiful waterfall shower with amazing water pressure.
The bothi is an ideal base for walking the Welsh hills and mountains. Arenig fawr is a mountain a short distance from the cottage and is fantastic walk. The cottage also offer's fishing on your doorstep. Looking forward to the next visit.
Anthony
An amazing little tucked away gem of a place, total peace and quiet, beautiful surroundings, everything in the cottage as stated in the description. The hot tub is a must!! What better way to unwind than with a glass of wine whilst chilling in the tub, shower is awesome too. Whole cottage spotlessly clean. Definitely be back next year.
Bernard
Great location and well presented property. Lack of manuals for electric equipment very frustrating and time consuming. Would recommend taking own towels , those provided were poor quality. Hot tub a very early model and the wooden steps to gain access are rotting, to the extent they are now a safety hazard .
Stunning location and very peaceful. Cottage perfect for 2 people. Loved the bonus of the hottub, worth spending the 50 on. We had everything we needed inside but there were a couple of points worth noting. The inside was overrun with spiders. They were in every corner of every room...would have been better if they had been removed before our arrival! The DVD player was described as Blueray, however it refused to play our blueray disc at all. The mattress seriously needs replacing. It has collapsed underneath and this is clearly visible. We both had a bad back by day 3 of our stay. It would be great if there was a switch to turn off the outside lights. They came on every night and were a magnet for all flying insects which meant we couldn't leave the doors or windows open at night. It was 28 degrees in the bedroom one evening...if the lights can't be turned off then maybe supply a couple of fans. A clothes airer would havd also been welcome for hanging up wet towels and swimwear from the hottub.
The only thing we think may improve is black out curtains, as light come on outside bedroom at night. Great views well maintained facilities. Quite and peaceful place to relax
Bothi was cozy and comfortable, from the moment we arrived we felt at home ,the rooms were well proportioned and the kitchen well equipped, the shower pressure was impressive and the underfloor heating was great . hot tub was a bonus and the views were amazing , cant wait to go back
The cottage was immaculate. Definitely lacked storage though. Nowhere in the bathroom to put toiletries at all. Instructions for the cooker would have been extremely useful and also for the hot tub. The key for the front door was in the door when we arrived and we didn't see anyone all week apart from a young man who told us his Uncle, who owned the place, would probably tell us to leave the money on the table for the hot tub?? How to use it would have been helpful!! Extremely disappointing!!
The cottage was immaculate. Definitely lacked storage though. Nowhere in the bathroom to put toiletries at all. Instructions for the cooker would have been extremely useful and also for the hot tub. The key for the front door was in the door when we arrived and we didn't see anyone all week apart from a young man who told us his Uncle, who owned the place, would probably tell us to leave the money on the table for the hot tub?? How to use it would have been helpful!! Extremely disappointing!!
A lovely location and outlook. However the property lacked some key facilities. The bathroom lacked any space for toiletries. A shelf andor cabinet would be advisable, there is room for both. A shower tidy is also helpful. The bedroom lacked cupboard space with a small hanging space in the small utility cupboard outside. No hanging space for wet outer clothing. No appliance instructions in the welcome pack. Helpful if you don't know or are not familiar with them. Internet router access would be helpful for online bookings Some of the lighting has nor been checked, many bulbs not functioning on the cooker hood, bathroom mirror and lounge area. So disappointing as the owner has just renovated the property!!
Peace and quiet, tranquil is the correct description for the Bothi. Situation off the beaten track with kites buzzard and a myriad of house martins, swifts and shallows and LBJ's, little brown jobbies, birds. More information about walks from the property and about the immediate area would have been good. But all in all, enjoyed our stay. Efficient hosts too.
Peace perfect peace! so wonderful NOT TO HEAR CARS LORRIES ETC. Stunning view from the patio area. Lovely peaceful walking on your doorstep. Really enjoyed our own personal theatre of wildlife action involving red kites buzzards swallows house martins and many more. Liked the inclusion of information leaflets and took advantage of a few
Patricia
The Bothi was very clean and comfortable and had everything you needed, it was very quite and peaceful just what the doctor ordered, we would definitely book again as soon as possible.
Absolutely wonderful stay, everything we needed. Great views from the bothi, bird song morning and evening and plenty of sheep
Philip
Had a lovely relaxing holiday at the 'Bothi'. No noise except bird song and lambs bleating and the distant burbling of the stream. The Bothi is comfortable with everything you need and warm and cosy even with the heating off which, at the beginning of May was great. Bala is the main town for shopping with Chemist, Bakery and Coop Spar stores also Cafs Pubs for eating out.
Robert
Beautiful property located in a picturesque setting. Went to sleep hearing the owls hoots and woke to the birds singing. Was fabulously decorated and clean and was also very warm with the underfloor heating. The owner was easy to get hold of should we needed to but equally left us to enjoy our minibreak in peace and quiet. We will be back again, thank you.
The Bothi was lovely just as advertised or maybe better. It was clean well equipped and had wonderful views. It says it all that I would love to stay again. The owner introduced herself but that was it, not intrusive but friendly and said let her know if anything wasnt right. A great holiday
Excellent accommodation in an idyllic location. The property was perfectly clean on arrival and had everything we needed for our weeks stay. We would love to visit again and highly recommend this property.
Anthony
A Beautiful setting for a well appointed cottage .
Sharon
We had a lovely stay at Bothi. It's in a stunning location. A small issue with the heating was sorted quickly by the owner who was friendly and helpful. Unlike other cottages we have stayed at, there was no welcome pack ie. milk, bread etc which would be a nice addition as there isn't a shop nearby. We would definitely recommend Bothi as a very peaceful and relaxing stay.
Beautiful Bothi in a stunningly rural setting. We hope to return in the not too distant future.
The property was lovely. Perfect for two. The position is enviable with quietness and views. The property is well equipped and is a home from home. There were just a couple of fine details that would make stay perfect there is no where in the bathroom for the toiletries, and no shelf in the shower. The level of detail in the information booklet in the property is limited. No information on Where is the nearest hospital, doctor dentist in case of emergency. Where is the nearest large supermarket, are there restaurants local. What local attractions are about. Not everyone is in Wales to walk. With the lack of WiFi and 4G is hit and miss or not everyone has the ability, this info is vital. The only big disappointment is when asking for help with the heating, we didnt get it, we also dont understand the logic that you dont provide towels but do supply bed linen. Whats the difference.
Cottage situated in a stunningly beautiful area, only sound was of sheep and birds. Perfect for a relaxing holiday.
Ideal place for a quiet retreat and lots of lovely walks
Louise
Fabulous location, really comfortable cottage. We had a really great relaxing time.
We really enjoyed our stay at Bothi. The place was very clean, comfortable & furnished throughout to very high standards. Everything we needed whilst there, was provided. There were lots of places to visit within a few miles & luckily we had good weather. We would not hesitate to recommend Bothi to our family & friends & would certainly book it again should we wish to tour the area further.
Great position beautiful views over the fields and mountain's from all positions.
You described what we got! ! The accommodation was as we expected comfortable and fulfilled our needs.
The property was smart and well fitted out. Best of all a comfortable bed with a beautiful view and a fabulous power shower. For a couple this is perfect and we'd certainly stay here again. Pleasant and helpful owners, who fixed a very minor problem quickly when asked. This area is well suited for roving around North Wales, as most places are no more than an hour and 15 minutes or so away and many closer than that, e.g. 50 minutes to Portmeirion and an hour to Bodnant Gardens.
Malcolm
1st class cottage,ideal for a relaxing break,the accomadation was clean and well ... 1st class cottage,ideal for a relaxing break,the accomadation was clean and well presented and the area was peacefull with lovely views from the cottage,any couple going will not be dissapointed
Very nice, very well maintained cottage, designed in a modern style.
Stephen
Great location, quiet and relaxing . .. just what we needed.
Philomena
Lovely cottage & surrounding area However the utensils let it down Very poor ... Lovely cottage & surrounding area However the utensils let it down Very poor potato peeler I had to use a knife to peel veg which isn't ideal Useless can opener 20 mins to open a can No instructions on how to use cooker Too short a time in shower before it starts to run cold Itv channel was severely effected by poor reception Poor towels
Bothi was very well appointed and comfortable. Set in an amazing location with lovely views over the fields. We had a great stay and explored around quite a lot of Norrh Wales and Snowdonia. Well worth a visit.
We had a lovely relaxing holiday at Bothi Lodge, in beautiful surroundings, with walks direct from the Lodge. The Lodge itself was modern and very well equipped. All in all a great place to take a vacation!
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