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Ivy House

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful moments at Ivy House with freshly cooked breakfasts served while enjoying the serenity of garden views

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A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp. - Ivy House (Dolgellau)
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Ivy House combines charm with comfort through its warm, made-to-order breakfasts and tranquil garden setting. Guests can stay connected with in-room WiFi, store their luggage with ease, and appreciate the clean atmosphere of smoke-free surroundings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a television, a window with curtains, and a bedside lamp.

Double Room (Ensuite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dolgellau is home to Ivy House. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Barmouth Beach. Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our Dolgellau travel guide
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Finsbury Square, Dolgellau, Wales, LL40 1RF

What's nearby

  • A lush valley with rolling hills and dense greenery.
    Eryri National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A winding mountain road with snow-covered hills and directional signs.
    Mach Loop
    9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • A coastal beach with dunes, a pier, and people enjoying the scenery.
    Barmouth Beach
    21 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dolgellau Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Morfa Mawddach Station
    13 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    128 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min drive
  • Cross Foxes Bar Grill Rooms
    5 min drive
  • Unicorn Inn
    2 min walk
  • Torrent Walk Hotel
    2 min walk
  • The Stag Inn
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ivy House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ivy House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Ivy House located?

Situated in Dolgellau, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Dolgellau Park and Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital. Cymer Abbey and Llyn Tan y Graig are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ivy House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B &B , very comfortable bed ,clean hotel , everything you need , Duncan the owner was very helpful with providing everything we needed for our 20 month old grandson. Breakfast was best we have had . Would highly recommend and looking forward to staying again when we visit Wales
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The breakfast menu was excellent with plenty of options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect little overnight stay to go sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brillant host, clean property, central for all our walks and mach loop
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall comfortable stay. Friendly staff and a damn good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast with quick service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Comfortable nights stay in the centre of town. Good breakfast and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and clean, comfortable room

The owners couldn't do enough to help, very welcoming, lovely room with a modern bathroom. Excellent location, access to town and local walks. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

EVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved their two friendly cats!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bretlund

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts. Duncan and Susie were the best. Susie was so cute and friendly. Duncan was funny and very witty. Fantastic breakfast. Great room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Lovely house with garden in beautiful little town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lovely. Clean and cosy base to see beautiful Snowdonia. Comfy bed, roomy en-suite and a tasty breakfast. Duncan is a warm and welcoming host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about it. Staff were very friendly and helpfull,breakfast was very good and the room was comfortable . Very nice town centre location and parking nearby in the main town car park(free between 4.30pm and 10am)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom and bathroom facilities were good and bedclothes and towels were top quality. It was within easy reach of pubs and restaurants with live music and friendly people. Dolgellau has a lot to offer for a couple who break their journey. We loved Ivy House and Margaret was most welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breakfast was a highlight

Older property that has been upgraded. Friendly host. Smallish room. Superb breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a while since I have stayed in a guest house and it felt somewhat different to a hotel. I was greeted at the door and taken to my room however there was no offer to help with my bags up the narrow steep stairs. The room was well appointed if a little old fashioned, and comfortable. I wasn't too keen on the owner coming in the room with me though he had to later to look at the radiator. I was informed on arrival of breakfast time and also that I had to leave by 10.15 'at the latest' The room was a little chilly but a heater was brought up quickly. There was no blind on the bathroom window and I had no idea where it looked out so this felt a bit awkward. The cleanliness was great and the bed very comfortable. The location was in the town but quiet which was a bonus. Not easy to find a parking spot. Breakfast was served by a young lady, it arrived promptly and was good. I was pleased to see a 5 star hygiene rating. Overall a good experience I would say however I personally am not keen on the rather claustrophobic feel of a guest house as you are staying in the owner's home and it felt like it. It is a good spot for the town centre and for walking or various activities nearby. I was simply meeting friends a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Lovely staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, both choice and quality. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It appears that they welcome dogs in some rooms. My room was clean and the bed was comfy. There wasn't any parking at the premises, but I was able to find an on street space relatively nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect, only thing for me on the day would be a slightly earlier breakfast, maybe 7.30 to get up the mountain earlier but that’s personal preference. Thank you for keeping my sandwiches fresh in the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arkadiusz

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place and brilliant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Less than basic
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026