Snowdonia Country Cottages is owned by husband and wife – Ray & Marie Forster who moved from London to Snowdonia National Park in 2005. 4 painstaking years were spent renovating their farmhouse Ty Gilfach and cottage Bwthyn y Gilfach. The 50 acre Gilfach estate with its character Grade II Listed farmhouse and cottage are now let as Holiday Cottages as well as their 3rd property – The Coach House - which is set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds in the stunning Vale of Ffestiniog.



Owners - Ray & Marie Forster

Ray & Marie wish to provide you with a wonderful self catering holiday experience in their character Grade II Listed Holiday Cottages. The cottages are special, located in a very special part of Wales so do book a holiday directly (see 'Availability' tab above) and feel free to contact Ray & Marie if you have any special requests to make it the perfect break! You will be assured a very warm welcome!

OWNER VERIFIED BY TRIP ADVISOR/FLIPKEY - As individual cottage owners Ray & Marie Forster have received advanced verification by Trip Advisor/Flipkey which includes proof of identity, proof of property ownership, bank detail verification and a history of renting online.


INDEPENDENT INSPECTION BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY'S - As an Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes Owner all three of Marie & Ray's beautiful cottages have been personally visited, inspected and a review written by one of their inspectors who look for quirky, different .... very special places to stay!