Question 1

Looking for somewhere self-catering to stay in Snowdonia?

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When "Snowdonia" is entered into a sat nav the directions given will often bring a driver to Trawsfynydd as it is in the very centre of the Snowdonia / Eryri National Park.  This is in the southern part of the Snowdonia National Park.  Our log cabins are set in a peaceful, quiet location a few miles outside of the village.

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is one of many mountains within the National Park.  If you are looking to walk up that mountain, it is about 60 minutes drive from our location.

Cadair View Lodge manage a number of self-catering log cabins all in the same location, the Trawsfynydd Holiday Village.  These ARE NOT caravans / pre-fabricated lodges with wood on the outside, but true Norwegian log cabins... made from logs!

The log cabins are set on a hill side and mostly have fantastic mountain views of the Rhinogydd mountains and of Cadair Idris (or Cader Idris if you prefer) - see the photos on the website.  The cabins are warm and cosy when they need to be and in a great location for exploring both the mountains and the coast.

Take a look at our exact location HERE

See our log cabins HERE

Question 2

I'm looking for somewhere to stay near to Coed y Brenin?

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It'd be difficult to find many places closer to Coed y Brenin than our log cabins.  Drive 2 miles down the road to the Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre OR ride out to the trails from  the front door of your log cabin.  A warm-up ride up and over the hill to the rear of our accommodation will bring you directly onto the back of the trails.

We have no restrictions on bookings from single sex groups (but obviously we expect all visitors to be respectful) and can accommodate larger groups across a number of log cabins.

Most of the year we accept stays of 1 or more nights meaning that a Saturday / Sunday mountain biking trip is possible with us.

Our log cabins are warm and cosy with unlimited hot water for showers.  Our bunk beds are full sized single beds - made for adults.  If you have long legs... check with us which of our cabins have double beds that allow you to "dangle" your legs over the ends!  Many of the cabins also have a hose for washing down bikes outside.  Please bring your own locks to secure bikes to the railings on the decks.

Find out more about our location HERE

See all of our log cabins in Snowdonia HERE

Question 3

I'm looking for accommodation near to Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?

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Cadair View Lodge accommodation is in the southern part of the Snowdonia National Park - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the famous mountain, is further north.

Distances / drive times to path starts are approx. (according to GoogleMaps).

To Rhyd Ddu (Rhyd Ddu and Ranger Path) - 19 miles, approx. 40 minutes
To Nant Gwynant (Watkin Path) - 19 miles, approx. 35 minutes
To Pen-y-Pass car park (PYG and Miner's Path) - 23 miles, approx. 47 minutes
To Llanberis (Llanberis Path and Snowdon Mountain Railway) - 29 miles, approx. 58 minutes

See details of our exact location HERE

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is now a very busy mountain and during busy times it is not unusual for walkers to have to queue to stand on the top.  Unless it "has" to be Snowdon maybe try one of the other, quieter mountains such as Cadair Idris, Arenig Fawr, the Carneddau.

See our log cabins HERE

Question 4

How close are the beaches to Cadair View Lodge?

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While our cabins are nestled in the mountains, the beach isn't far away! Here are some drive times according to Google Maps: Borth y Gest - about 25 minutes Black Rock Sands - about 29 minutes Criccieth - about 29 minutes Barmouth - about 30 minutes Llandanwg - about 31 minutes Fairbourne - about 32 minutes Harlech Beach - about 32 minutes Shell Island - about 39 minutes Pwllheli - about 43 minutes Tywyn - about 49 minutes Aberdyfi - about 55 minutes Abersoch - about 57 minutes Newborough / Llandwyn Island - about 70 minutes Whistling Sands (Porthor) - about 75 minutes For more details about our location, click HERE.

Question 5

Where is Trawsfynydd Leisure Village

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The new owners of Trawsfynydd Holidays Ltd seem to have decided to rebrand Trawsfynydd Holiday Village as Trawsfynydd Leisure Village in places.  Rest assured that whether it is called Trawsfyydd Holiday Village or Trawsfynydd Leisure Village, Cadair View Lodge Ltd still manage the same great log cabins on the same site on behalf of private, individual log cabins owners as we have done since 2003.

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See all of our log cabins HERE

Question 6

Is Cadair View Lodge a tranquil retreat?

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Absolutely! Trawsfynydd Holiday Village is your perfect escape for peace and quiet, even during peak times. We don't have amusements, games rooms, or a clubhouse. There's a small bistro/bar with limited hours set by the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Most of our guests are out exploring during the day, and many properties are owner-occupied and often empty, especially on weekdays. One TripAdvisor review even mentioned we're "miles from anywhere" with "hardly any shops"—if that sounds like your kind of place, you'll love it here! We're just 15 minutes from Dolgellau for shopping. More details about our location can be found HERE.

Question 7

Do I need my own transport to stay at Cadair View Lodge?

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Having a car during your stay with us in Southern Snowdonia will give the best options for exploring the area.  However we have had guests who have come without transport and still had a great time.

The Transport for Wales T2 bus service passes along the main road not far from us.  This bus runs between Bangor and Aberystwyth.  See details of the current (October 2025) timetable HERE

See more details about our location and transport options HERE

Question 8

Are there mountain view cabins for couples available in Trawsfynydd?

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The quick answer to this question is a DEFINITE YES!Our business isn't called Cadair VIEW Lodge for nothing.  Many of our log cabins have views of Cadair Idris and others have views of the Rhinogydd mountains.  Some have views of both!As for them being suitable for couples - all of our log cabins have a double bed and cosy living area.  They also have outside decks which are ideal for a romantic night under the stars.  Have a look HERE at the cabins that are available.If you have a special request or a question that we haven't answered contact our Team HEREHere are some of the mountain views from our cabins

Cadair View Lodge Log Cabins

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