Local Shopping
Ian Snow - Fairtrade
Do not leave Machynlleth without a visit to this quirky and well loved shop in the heart of Machynlleth. Located next to the Wynnstay Hotel Ian Snow contains something for everyone.
The Wynnstay Hotel
Wales offers some of the finest ingredients in the world. It is only right that our culinary team works to cook with the freshest Welsh produce and ultimately plate up delicious food. We can offer a wine pairing suggestion with each dish; all you have to do is ask and we’ll gladly match one of our 50 wines to a dish of your choice for the ultimate experience.
T. Rowlands Butcher
Located up the coast in Tywyn, Rowlands is a family butcher serving delicious local salt marsh lamb and a good selection of beef and pork.
Recommended Food & Drink
Glan Yr Afon / Riverside
This family-run pub, known as the The Glan Yr Afon, is the closest pub/restaurant to the house. In fact, you can get there on foot from the house in less than an hour—a pleasant downhill stroll.
The Penhelig Arms
The Penhelig Arms, once a collection of former fisherman’s cottages, now serve as waterfront accommodations with two lovely and popular dining options: The Fisherman’s Bar, serving hand-drawn ales, and a more formal dining room with its local, seasonal menu.
Number Twenty One
This bistro proves that Welsh cuisine can compete with that of any destination. Number Twenty One serves a local, seasonal menu prepared in contemporary style situated in the historical town centre of Machynlleth.
Featured Attractions
Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a narrow-gauge preserved railway in Wales running for 7.25 miles from Tywyn on the Mid-Wales coast to Nant Gwernol near the village of Abergynolwyn.
Falconry Experience Wales
Fly and handle birds of prey including bald eagles, hawks and owls for a truly unique experience in Wales!
Cadair Idris
No visit to this part of Wales is complete without a walk up Cadair Idris which is about a 30 minute drive away. Check out the Minffordd path. Stop at the Cross Foxes for warming bowl of cawl after your climb.
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Dog Friendly
Our welsh holiday cottage is proud to be dog-friendly!
(extra £25 for cleaning costs)