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Patchwork Cottage near Ffestiniog
We love this little gem up near the hills and lakes of Snowdonia – a walker’s paradise! Situated in the mountain village of Gellilydan, near ‘Zip World’ and ‘Bounce Below’ at Blaenau Ffestiniog (4ml), this terraced cottage has woodland walks to waterfalls from the doorstep and Bryn Arms Pub is within walking distance. Homely and comfortably prepared with some nice finishing touches, including a warm fire in the hearth waiting for you.
The large man-made reservoir was created between 1924 and 1928 by building four dams. Its purpose was to supply water for Maentwrog hydro-electric power station.
Although two dozen properties, some of historical significance, were lost in the creation of the lake, there was little local objection at the time. Indeed, the power station was regarded as a good thing because it was capable of supplying the whole of North Wales’ electricity needs. However local landowners and farmers did object to the loss of rights of way across their former lands. In order to negate long detours round the new lake, a small road was built along the western shore and a footbridge was erected across the narrowest part of the lake.
