LAKES AND WATERFALLS
To the north is Lake Vyrnwy (about 30 minutes), which has a picturesque Victorian dam, some shops, childrens playground and visitor centre.
There is a scenic drive around the lake, with picnic areas, forest trails, with some appropriate sculptures. Best of all though is the Lake Vyrnwy hotel, which does bar meals and has one of the best views in Wales from its terrace.
Slightly further north is the village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, and nearby is the Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, an extremely impressive 300 foot drop in a very scenic setting. There are toilets and a café available.
Further north is lake Bala with sailing and a steam railway.
WELSHPOOL AND THE EAST
About three miles away in Llangadfan is the lovely Badger Cafe and village store. Whether its a full Welsh breakfast, afternoon tea or for a newspaper and a loaf of bread, its just 5 minutes drive.
About 15 minutes (8 miles) to the east is Llanfair Caereinion, a small town with a nice old church and some good pubs. From here you can catch the Light Steam Railway to Welshpool or just use the café and buy railway souvenirs. The essential Spar shop is here, which is open on Sunday and sells as selection of wine and beers.
The market town of Welshpool, with Powys castle, canal boat rides, four supermarkets and numerous shops and cafes is about 30 minutes (17 miles).
WEST COAST SEASIDE
Heading west you can reach the coast at Fairbourne or Barmouth in around 45 minutes unless there is a lot of traffic.
Fairbourne is the quieter of the two, with a long flat clean sandy beach, backed by shingle. There are a few shops and a miniature steam railway which runs at the back of the beach, at the end of which is a café from where you can catch a small ferry boat to Barmouth.
Barmouth is a more lively resort, with many cafes, a small harbour and children’s entertainments. From here a long sandy beach begins, which runs north as far as Talybont, Duffryn and Harlech
TOWNS AND MOUNTAIBS
TO WEST
Double glass doors from the dining room lead through a modern style kitchen. The new bright matt white kitchen units have loads of storage as well as an integral fridge and full sized dishwasher. There's also a cooker with double oven, microwave and toaster and a kitchen table which easily seats four, if you don't want to use the main dining room. There's a large radiator so its always warm and cosy in the winter.
A half glazed oak door leads onto a large quarried patio area with table and bench sitting for eight, for al-fresco dining with wonderful views.
DINING ROOM
This is the oldest part of the building. It dates back to 1741 as the inscription reads on the massive oak beam over the inglenook and wood burning stove.
The room has a practical quarry floor with some scatter rugs on it, Along one side of the room are a couple of easy chairs for relaxing and reading. Next to the chairs is a dresser and bookshelf with books, maps and board games.A large dining table is on the other side of the room.
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ENSUITE BEDROOM
The main double bedroom, the largest bedroom in the cottage, has a 5ft King Size bed, fitted wardrobe and dressing table. It also has a small en-suite shower and WC.
It's the largest bedroom in the cottage with a lovely view over the main field on one side and the lane on the other side.
The varnished wooden floor has scatter rugs and either side of the wooden framed bed are two 3 drawer bedside cabinets .
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BACK BEDROOM
Three steps lead up to this charming double bedded room, fitted wardrobe, dressing table and bedside cabinets.
This room is warm and cosy and comes with a 5ft King size bed, fitted wardrobe, antique dressing table and bedside cabinets. Two small paned windows provide light and lovely views to the field and hills beyond
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TWIN BEDROOM
Stepping through a door in the old oak frame, takes you into a fully carpeted twin bedroom, with wardrobe and dressing table.
As is almost taken for granted in the cottage that every room has such character. The room has all you need and with two small paned windows that provide views to the field and back yard.
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USTAIRS LANDING
The main space is a large circulation area, with a tall vaulted beamed roof. This oak floored room is in the older part of the cottage and reveals the original oak frame, along with the individually numbered pegged joints.
All the Bedrooms are accessible from the Gallery hall. There are three bedrooms in the cottage; the Main Bedroom, the Old Oak Bedroom and the Back Bedroom. There is also a Shower room with a Secondary small toilet opposite.
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SHOWER ROOM
The shower room has recently been refurbished with a large shower enclosure, toilet and sink,
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UTILITY ROOM
Its a good place to hang coats and leave muddy boots, which will dry with the underfloor heating. A door leads off to the games room.
There a sink, washing machine and tumble drier if you’re there for longer.
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GAMES ROOM
We recently convetred the old stables into a games room with a full sized table tennis table.
Also off the games room is a handy but rather ‘rustic’ ground floor toilet, which used to be the outside toilet.
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