Guidebook for Tylwch
Sightseeing
Powys Castle has lovely gardens to walk around and the castle itself has a great history - pudding evenings, kite flying, tours, falconry displays are just a few of the events this summer.
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National Trust - Powis Castle og Have
Powys Castle has lovely gardens to walk around and the castle itself has a great history - pudding evenings, kite flying, tours, falconry displays are just a few of the events this summer.
The Elan Valley is beautiful: 72 square miles with historic landscapes, dams and reservoirs. Stroll, picnic, hike, cycle, mountain bike, bird watch or fish.
Hire Bikes if Rhayader if necessary.
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Elan Valley Visitor Centre
The Elan Valley is beautiful: 72 square miles with historic landscapes, dams and reservoirs. Stroll, picnic, hike, cycle, mountain bike, bird watch or fish.
Hire Bikes if Rhayader if necessary.
These unique waterfalls have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th century.
Hinterland is often filmed around Devils Bridge.
Please note that there are lots of steps.
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Devil's Bridge Falls
WoodlandsThese unique waterfalls have attracted many thousands of visitors since the 18th century.
Hinterland is often filmed around Devils Bridge.
Please note that there are lots of steps.
7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens focusing on sustainability practice, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) inspires thousands of visitors every year.
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Centre for Alternative Technology
7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens focusing on sustainability practice, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) inspires thousands of visitors every year.
Aber has it all!! Donkeys, slot machines, pier, cable car, castle, beach, fish and chips, shops, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. We used to go there on holiday as kids - love it!!
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Aberystwyth
Aber has it all!! Donkeys, slot machines, pier, cable car, castle, beach, fish and chips, shops, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. We used to go there on holiday as kids - love it!!
Never tried it myself (not good with heights), but people that have done it say it is great fun. Go for it!! and let me know how it goes !
The Mid Wales Paragliding Centre
Never tried it myself (not good with heights), but people that have done it say it is great fun. Go for it!! and let me know how it goes !
These rides are great - for all levels of riders. They normally break the group into two, so those that want a canter can and those who want to go slow and admire the great scenery can.
Lion Royal Hotel
West StreetThese rides are great - for all levels of riders. They normally break the group into two, so those that want a canter can and those who want to go slow and admire the great scenery can.
Montgomery is a really nice little village, nice castle, places to eat and "Bunners" a great hardware store - you may not think a hardware store is fun on holiday, but wait until you see this gem.
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Montgomery Castle Car Park
11 Arthur StMontgomery is a really nice little village, nice castle, places to eat and "Bunners" a great hardware store - you may not think a hardware store is fun on holiday, but wait until you see this gem.
One of the best beaches in the area. Some small shops, nice places to eat and very nice harbour. Well worth a visit.
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Aberdyfi
One of the best beaches in the area. Some small shops, nice places to eat and very nice harbour. Well worth a visit.
This town is really sweet - all the houses are a different colour and there is a super harbour with lovely restaurants and cafes. You can do whale and dolphin watching trips from here.
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Aberaeron
This town is really sweet - all the houses are a different colour and there is a super harbour with lovely restaurants and cafes. You can do whale and dolphin watching trips from here.
Another really nice beach. You can normally drive your car straight on the beach - great if you have lots of gear to take to the beach. Not many facilities nearby, so take a picnic.
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Ynyslas
Another really nice beach. You can normally drive your car straight on the beach - great if you have lots of gear to take to the beach. Not many facilities nearby, so take a picnic.
On this Dam you can do sailing, fishing, canoeing or just walk around and be stunned by the beauty. Miles of forest walking nearby and the views are stunning.
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Llyn Clywedog Dam
On this Dam you can do sailing, fishing, canoeing or just walk around and be stunned by the beauty. Miles of forest walking nearby and the views are stunning.
The area is famous for the red kites and buzzards. You can see the red kites being fed at Gigrin Farm.
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Red Kite Feeding Station
South StreetThe area is famous for the red kites and buzzards. You can see the red kites being fed at Gigrin Farm.
What better way to see the lovely countryside in the area than from a steam train. You can buy special passes to drive it - great for a birthday present!!
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Talyllyn Railway
Neptune RoadWhat better way to see the lovely countryside in the area than from a steam train. You can buy special passes to drive it - great for a birthday present!!
Very good fun in the caves and the history of King Arthur. It is past the turning for Aberdovey, so you could combine two trips into one.
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King Arthur's Labyrinth
Very good fun in the caves and the history of King Arthur. It is past the turning for Aberdovey, so you could combine two trips into one.
Step back in time with a ride on the narrow guage railway to Welshpool, passing through glorious countryside in the Banwy Valley. Take a picnic and sit by the river.
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Llanfair Caereinion
Step back in time with a ride on the narrow guage railway to Welshpool, passing through glorious countryside in the Banwy Valley. Take a picnic and sit by the river.
Food Scene
Two of our wonderful guests tried this fish and chip shop and said it was the best batter they had ever eaten. Open 5pm to 8.30pm Monday to Saturday - But closed Sundays.
Evans Fish Bar
24 China StTwo of our wonderful guests tried this fish and chip shop and said it was the best batter they had ever eaten. Open 5pm to 8.30pm Monday to Saturday - But closed Sundays.
A mid priced restaurant with a good varied menu. I am currently checking their opening hours - more to come!!
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The Unicorn Hotel
4-5 Long Bridge StA mid priced restaurant with a good varied menu. I am currently checking their opening hours - more to come!!
Local Pub in Rhayader that many of our guests really enjoy. At the weekends a booking is normally recommended. The menu has good variety with normal pub food, homemade curries & pies.
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The Triangle Inn
Local Pub in Rhayader that many of our guests really enjoy. At the weekends a booking is normally recommended. The menu has good variety with normal pub food, homemade curries & pies.
Really nice restaurant, mid priced and you need to book. During the week also food in the bar, but not at weekends. We have always had nice meals here.
Lion Hotel
Really nice restaurant, mid priced and you need to book. During the week also food in the bar, but not at weekends. We have always had nice meals here.
Nice local pub, with a varied menu. Run by a lovely couple, who will do their upmost to look after you. Reasonable prices.
The Angel Inn
3 High StNice local pub, with a varied menu. Run by a lovely couple, who will do their upmost to look after you. Reasonable prices.
Special occasion type of place. Quite expensive, but food is very good. Reservations essential.
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Checkers Pantry
Special occasion type of place. Quite expensive, but food is very good. Reservations essential.
A few people have said that this is good for meals. We tried it years ago and it was not great, but I am hearing now that it is okay - we will try to go and see what its like now.
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Lamb and Flag Inn-Bar-Grill
North StreetA few people have said that this is good for meals. We tried it years ago and it was not great, but I am hearing now that it is okay - we will try to go and see what its like now.
Everything Else
If you bring a dog and need to see a vet this is the closest one to the cottage: Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
Hafren Veterinary Group
2 Bro DulasIf you bring a dog and need to see a vet this is the closest one to the cottage: Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
This is the nearest Doctors to the Cottage. Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
Llanidloes Health Centre
This is the nearest Doctors to the Cottage. Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
This is the nearest Dentist to the cottage. I personally use another one in Newtown - Ask me for details if required. Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
Llanidloes Dental Practice
Great Oak StreetThis is the nearest Dentist to the cottage. I personally use another one in Newtown - Ask me for details if required. Telephone number will be in your welcome letter.
This Texico is the nearest garage to the cottage. It is quite expensive, so you may want to fill up in Newtown or Builth Wells before you get here !!
Tesco & Morrisons in Newtown have garages.
Bradleys Peugeot
Victoria AvenueThis Texico is the nearest garage to the cottage. It is quite expensive, so you may want to fill up in Newtown or Builth Wells before you get here !!
Tesco & Morrisons in Newtown have garages.
My husband is a CPSA qualified instructor and can come with you and teach you at this centre. Several of or guests have had a go at this and found it to be great fun. Clay shooting is for everyone!
Mid Wales Shooting Centre
My husband is a CPSA qualified instructor and can come with you and teach you at this centre. Several of or guests have had a go at this and found it to be great fun. Clay shooting is for everyone!
Fancy a Spa ? The Metropole is the nearest to the cottage. They also have a nice Bistro for a spot of lunch or dinner afterwards.
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Metropole Hotel and Spa
Temple StreetFancy a Spa ? The Metropole is the nearest to the cottage. They also have a nice Bistro for a spot of lunch or dinner afterwards.
If you are heading in or out of the area towards Hereford, this is an owl centre. I really enjoyed visiting this and the people who run it are amazing.
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Small Breeds Farm Park og Owl Centre
Kingswood RoadIf you are heading in or out of the area towards Hereford, this is an owl centre. I really enjoyed visiting this and the people who run it are amazing.
Horse Riding Lessons - I have had lost of lessons here. Good horses and they are great with beginners. They also do hacking, but you will need to check with them if you are a total beginner.
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Underhill
Horse Riding Lessons - I have had lost of lessons here. Good horses and they are great with beginners. They also do hacking, but you will need to check with them if you are a total beginner.
It is a small local course. There is a bigger club in Newtown. For the more experienced player there are lots of amazing courses in the area. Aberdovey is said to be a good one right by the beach.
St Idloes Golf Club
It is a small local course. There is a bigger club in Newtown. For the more experienced player there are lots of amazing courses in the area. Aberdovey is said to be a good one right by the beach.
Hang over Snowdonia on the longest zip line in Europe and travel for upto 100 miles an hour !! - it is a 2 hours drive from us so not local, but our recent guests did it and LOVED it!!
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Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Hang over Snowdonia on the longest zip line in Europe and travel for upto 100 miles an hour !! - it is a 2 hours drive from us so not local, but our recent guests did it and LOVED it!!
If you love outdoor activities, this is for you: sailing, canoeing, gorge walks, archery, mountain biking, geocaching, dingy sailing, kayaking, bushcraft and pioneering ! they welcome all ages.
Staylittle Outdoor Centre
If you love outdoor activities, this is for you: sailing, canoeing, gorge walks, archery, mountain biking, geocaching, dingy sailing, kayaking, bushcraft and pioneering ! they welcome all ages.
Essentials
This is a very large Tesco in Newtown about 18 miles from the cottage. They do deliver to the cottage.
Tesco Superstore
Pool RoadThis is a very large Tesco in Newtown about 18 miles from the cottage. They do deliver to the cottage.
This is the nearest supermarket to the cottage. It is not as big as the stores in Newtown, but you will get most things you need there.
Co-op Food - Llanidloes
Llangurig RoadThis is the nearest supermarket to the cottage. It is not as big as the stores in Newtown, but you will get most things you need there.
Spar store and the main post office. It also has a Subway inside and a Costa Coffee Machine.
SPAR Llanidloes
39 Long Bridge StSpar store and the main post office. It also has a Subway inside and a Costa Coffee Machine.
Morrisons
Pool RoadMorrisons in Newtown.
Lidl
Llanidloes RoadA nice sized Lidl that has nice fish, meat, fruit & veg. They do a nice Champagne as well!!
ALDI
Temple StreetAbout 20 miles from the cottage.
SPAR Rhayader
West StreetSmall, but has the essentials.