Local Area

This area of mid Wales and south Snowdonia, in the Dyfi Valley, is both undiscovered and full of discovery. It offers a magical mix of wild open countryside and dramatic mountain scenery, to ancient forests and wide open beaches. Even in the height of summer you can easily escape the crowds and find a beautiful spot, with only the birdsong to break the quiet.  

Equally, if getting active is your thing, Snowdonia National Park is one of the top destination in Europe for adrenaline sports, with outstanding mountain biking, walking, climbing, white water sports, zip-wires and even underground trampolining at Bounce Below within easy driving distance. 

Nature plays an important part in life here, and you can be sure to spot plenty on the ground, in the waters and in the skies. The Dyfi Osprey Project and RSPB Ynys Hir are right on our doorstep. There's the opportunity to go dolphin-spotting in Cardigan Bay, and there's fishing, crabbing and plenty of beach based fun to be had a few miles down the road at Aberdovey.  We are proud to be located within the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere – the only one in the whole of Wales – which is an area recognised for its natural beauty, strong community spirit, diverse flora and wildlife, and some of the cleanest water, darkest skies and lowest population in Europe.

The local town of Machynlleth has all the basics covered if you need to get supplies, with a great range of independent shops, cafés, antiques and more, as well as a popular local market every Wednesday.

On the edge of the Dyfi Forest is Corris Caverns, home to Corris Craft Centre with 8 independent craft studios and the award-winning Dyfi Gin Distillery, as well as a Welsh food & drink shop and café. The site is also home to King Arthur's Labyrinth with underground storytelling adventures of the legends of King Arthur, and guided exploring of the abandoned slate mines with Corris Mine Explorers. These attactions can get busy in the summer months, so we recommend booking in advance!

You can learn about all things eco at the Centre for Alternative Technology, less than 15 minutes’ drive away in Ceinws (also towards Corris).