The Wheelhouse exterior — stone wall and red door
The Wheelhouse, end view with the waterwheel on the gable
No. 04 · The Wheelhouse · Y Felin

The WheelhouseThe estate's original water-driven mill, reimagined for two.

Sleeps2
Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dog friendlyYes
Min stay3 nights
From£105/night
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An open-plan mill cottage for two, on a working farm estate.

The smallest cottage on the Gelli Newydd estate — twenty-two acres of former hill farm, with walks straight from the door and the village (with two pubs) a short walk down the valley.

A converted water-mill, with the original waterwheel still in place on the gable wall. Inside is a single open room: superking bed on Egyptian-cotton linen, sofa and Smart TV in front of a new fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, folding dining table for two. Underfloor heating throughout. A shower room with a wall-hung WC and an electric towel radiator.

Out the back, up the narrow stone steps alongside the wheel, a private sun-trap of a terrace. Seating for two, a charcoal BBQ, and a view up to the fields where the sheep graze. The steps are steep and not for everyone — but the reward at the top is the cottage at its best, especially at sunset.

The cottage to choose when it's just the two of you (and the dog) — a quiet weekend, a walking trip, a working escape. Also a useful overflow room for a larger group taking the Farmhouse or the Barn.

Open-plan living area at The Wheelhouse with sofa, fireplace and superking bed
Open-plan living

The original mill, reimagined. One room — superking bed, sofa, fireplace and Smart TV — for slow evenings in.

The original waterwheel on the gable wall of The Wheelhouse
The original waterwheel

Still in place on the gable wall. The wheel that gave this cottage its name.

Compact kitchen at The Wheelhouse with induction hob and folding dining table
Compact kitchen

Induction hob, fan oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher. Folding table for two. Properly equipped for a proper stay.

Lakeside path a short walk from The Wheelhouse
Walks from the door

Hill paths and lakeside trails start a few feet from the cottage. The village (with two pubs) is a short walk down the valley.

Everything provided.

Inside, outside, and shared across the estate.

Sleeping & living

Bed
Superking on Egyptian cotton linen.
Open-plan room
Sofa and Smart TV in front of a new fireplace. Folding dining table for two. Plenty of cupboard storage.
Heating
Underfloor heating throughout.
Throughout
Room-darkening blinds, hairdryer, iron.

Shower room

Shower
Walk-in shower with electric towel radiator.
Fittings
Wall-hung WC and basin. Shampoo and shower gel provided.

Kitchen

Cooking
Induction hob, fan oven, microwave. Undercounter fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
Small things
Kettle, toaster. Pots, pans, full crockery and cutlery, wine glasses. Cooking basics — oil, salt, pepper.
Dining
Folding table and chairs, set up for two.

Outside & estate

Rear terrace
Private seating for two and a charcoal BBQ, behind the cottage. Reached by narrow, steep steps alongside the waterwheel — not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Connectivity
WiFi fibre, 300 Mb/s.
Charging & parking
Two EV charging points (7 kWh). Free off-road parking.
Shared on the estate
Heated bike store and well-stocked log store, shared with the other cottages.
Dogs
Two dogs welcome.
Arrival & safety
Self check-in by lockbox. Smoke alarm, CO alarm, fire extinguisher.
Not provided
No washing machine, no tumble dryer, no hot tub. Exterior security cameras face the parking area.
What guests say
5.0 ★★★★★
7 reviews on Airbnb · Guest Favourite
★★★★★
"The cottage was immaculate inside and out and the views are stunning. Several lovely walks started just a few feet from the door. Everyone that we spoke to in the village were really friendly."
Christopher March 2026
★★★★★
"Place was very comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed for a cosy weekend. Lisa was a very responsive host, flexible with the check in time, even when there was a power cut due to the storm she was prompt to update us and tried to fix the issue."
Jaclyn April 2026
★★★★★
"A beautiful base to explore North Wales from and have a touch of luxury — the house has the most well thought out and lovely space with everything you could need and more. A huge comfortable bed and so cosy. It was lovely to return here after adventuring around the local area."
Grace April 2026
Also at Gelli Newydd

The other three cottages.

The Farmhouse at Gelli Newydd
The Farmhouse
Sleeps 6 · Hot tub · Inglenook fireplace
The Barn at Gelli Newydd
The Barn
Sleeps 7 · Hot tub · Log burner
The Bothy at Gelli Newydd
The Bothy
Sleeps 2 · Hot tub · Wood burner

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