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3 Bedroom Cottage in Pennal
Eco-friendly Cottage Mid Wales

Bedroom.......................3
Bathroom......................1
Sleeps...........................6

Rate (British Pounds)
£ 330 - £ 640 per Week
Description:
Environmentally friendly self-catering cottage, sleeps 6. Ground floor wheelchair accessible. Pets welcome
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Vacation Rental Description
Yr Hen Stablau is a recently renovated 1840s stables set in luxuriant gardens on a wooded hillside overlooking the Dyfi Valley between Pennal and Machynlleth. This peaceful, secluded and picturesque setting makes Yr Hen Stablau ideal if you want to relax, paint, read or write. It is also an excellent base for a more active holiday in this famously beautiful corner of Snowdonia.

Local Attractions
• Walking - access to 2 mile nature trail to see wild flowers, stream, oak woods, lake, birds and panorama view of Dyfi estuary. Long walks further afield: Cadair Idris (8 miles), Darren Hendre and Cwm Maethlon (3 miles)
• Machynlleth (1 mile) – unspoilt market town with independent shops, swimming pool, Y Tabernacl arts centre, Owain Glyndwr Centre, pubs and restaurants
• Mountain bike hire & trails from Machynlleth
Pennal (1 mile) - village with Roman and Welsh nationalist history
• Centre for Alternative Technology (3 miles) - displays and activities on renewable energy and sustainable living
• Seaside - Aberdyfi (8 miles) with 5 miles of sandy beach, Yacht Club, watersports
• Children’s activities - Talyllyn Steam Railway with Thomas the tank engine, King Arthur’s Labyrinth, pony trekking, Dyfi Active activity days
• Birdwatching - Ynyshir nature reserve (6 miles), Red Kite Safaris (book in advance)
• Golf: Aberdyfi, Harlech (top championship courses in N Wales), Borth, Machynlleth.
• Fishing - book in advance through the Dyfi Fishing Association
• Machynlleth Festival - last week in August with art & music (welsh choral, folk, jazz, classical).

Yr Hen Stablau is Welsh for The Old Stables. The conversion has been designed to preserve existing walls and features, use original stone, slates and timbers, and make the building energy efficient. Features are -
• Heating by LPG gas and solar energy
• Draught lobby to reduce heat loss
• Porch with glazing to prevent draughts and use solar energy
• Double glazing of all windows
• Thick insulation and draught sealing
• Low solvent organic paint on all walls
• Underfloor heating, 92% efficient boiler
• Passive ventilation, reducing energy use
• Woodburning stove using on site logs.

Snowdonia Sustainable Selfcatering Award 2008
Green Tourism Business Gold award 2010

Accommodation
Very high quality, attractive accommodation for up to six.
Ground floor: sitting room with french windows on to a slate terrace and woodland view; kitchen/dining room with high ceiling, original beams and farmland view, modern fittings; pantry; double bedroom; shower room/WC; hall; lobby.
First floor: two twin bedrooms with original beams; landing; WC.
Elec, gas & CH included; woodstove, one load logs incl; radio & digital TV; DVD player; washing machine/dryer; microwave; fridge; freezer; spring water supply UV filtered; linen provided.
Smoking outside. Pets welcome but dogs must be kept away from the sheep in neighbouring farms. Ample parking. Shops 1 mile

Ground floor of Yr Hen Stablau is fully wheelchair accessible, including a bedroom, shower room and toilet, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, hall and access to the terraces front and back. Mobile hoist. All door handles disability friendly, and colour scheme is planned for good visibility of doors, windows, handles, floors, worktops and cupboards. Front door entrance level with the road.
Garden - Visitors have access to a footpath through the wonderful garden. It is at its best in spring and early summer with a stunning display of rhododendrons and azaleas. There are many other unusual shrubs and trees including pieris, tulip tree, redwood and eucryphia.
Facilities
  • Cable Satellite

  • Cooking Utensils

  • Dryer

  • DVD

  • Heating

  • Kitchen

  • Linen Service

  • Microwave

  • Open Fire

  • Amenity Parking

  • Refrigerator

  • TV

  • Washer


    • Large woodland garden with nature trail, lake and panoramic views.

    Activities
  • Adventure Sports

  • Playground

  • Fishing

  • Horse Riding

  • Hunting/Rock Climbing

  • Kayaking

  • Mountain Biking

  • Restaurant

  • Sailing

  • Shopping

  • Tennis

  • Water Sports

  • Zoo/Wildlife


    • Machynlleth Music Festival last week in August every year, featuring Welsh choral, jazz and classical.

    Travel Options
    • Nearest Airport : Birmingham at 100 miles distance;
    • Nearest Train Station : Machynlleth at 1 miles distance
    • Nearest Town : Machynlleth at 1 miles distance
    • Travel Info: Travel by train to Machynlleth two-hourly from London Euston or Paddington, 4-5 hours. Buses from Shrewsbury and Wrexham. Yr Hen Stablau is 1 mile from train and bus: transport from Machynlleth can be provided on arrival. By road the cottage is approx 2 hrs from Birmingham, 1hr 15 mins from Shrewsbury, just off the A 493 between Machynlleth and Aberdyfi.
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    Rental Rates
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    Season Rate
    Low Season Mid Season High Season
    1-18 Dec 2010 Apr 23-Jul 15 2011 Jul 16- Aug 27 2011
    Feb-Apr 23 2011 Aug 27 - Sep 17 2011
    £330/week £490/week £640/week
    		  Low Season Price: £330 per Week
      High Season Price: £640 per Week
         

    Bookings weekly Saturday to Saturday £100 Deposit on booking returnable until one month in advance. Payment by bank transfer and cheque Short breaks also available Mon-Fri or Fri-Mon, low season £250, mid season £350.

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    East terrace

    South gable and solar panels

    Sitting room with woodstove

    Double or twin bedroom ground floor

    Twin bedroom first floor
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    Yr Hen Stablau was a working stables up to about 80-90 years ago, with stalls for four horses. It is part of Pantlludw estate which has been the home of our family since 1821.

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