History

 

 

Steeped in the history of the Welsh Gold era the family run self catering complex, situated on the banks of the River Mawddach within seventeen acres of forestry.The Bungalow comprises of the converted stables, offices and workshops of a Blasting Powder Works and Tyddyn Gwladys Gold Mine.

Gold for the Royal Wedding Rings was produced locally.

Mostyn Cottage was originally accommodation for the senior workmen from the Gold Mine.

In the local area there is also a disused Copper Mine.

A short drive away at Blaenau Ffestiniog are the impressive  slate caverns while at Harlech the castle stands overlooking the sea.

                             

                           Mostyn Cottage as a Youth Hostel circa 1950

                         

                                            Mostyn Cottage 1971

                       

                                     Plas Tyddyn Gwladys 1896