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Something Different in Mid Wales

Surprising finds. Those experiences and activities that make for great adventures.
Look closer at Mid Wales and you’ll find we’re home to some unique experiences.
For the best out of the ordinary things to see and do during your visit, you’ve come to the right place.

Off the Beaten Track

Mid Wales is not really a mainstream destination, which is part of what makes it good. The things worth doing here tend to be the ones you would not find anywhere else.

Heritage railways wind through valleys that roads never reached, using lines built to serve lead mines and quarries over a century ago. The Vale of Rheidol, Talyllyn and Welshpool lines all still run, mostly thanks to dedicated volunteers.

Guided tours with local experts can take you to places that are hard to find on your own, from hidden waterfalls in the Cambrian Mountains to Iron Age hillforts on ridgelines above the Severn Valley.

Unique experiences include foraging walks, farm visits, bushcraft sessions and photography workshops. These work well as a change of pace, especially on a longer stay when you want to do something you have not done before.

Check individual pages for what is available and book ahead where possible, as most run in small groups.

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The Hayloft

Address

Upper House, Treburvaugh, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1SG

Telephone
07765 874843

thehayloft.midwales@gmail.com

Knighton

Self catering barn conversion with hot tub, sleeping 11, set in the Mid Wales countryside bordering Shropshire and Herefordshire.

Price
Price £1,500.00 per unit per week
Llangoed Hall | Wedding Venue

Address

Llangoed Hall, Llyswen, Nr Brecon, Powys, LD3 0YP

Telephone
01874 754525

events@llangoedhall.com

Nr Brecon

Llangoed Hall for fine dining, conferences and meetings, weddings & special occasions
Barn View Cottages | Beech Cottage

Address

The Old Farm House, Drainbyrion, Old Hall, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6PW

Telephone
01686 413527

fjhough@hotmail.com

Old Hall, Llanidloes

Beech Cottage is a two-bedroom property sleeping three guests near Llanidloes, with wide views across open countryside and the Severn Valley. It’s part of a small group of cottages and offers a peaceful base for adults looking to unwind and explore…
Blue Monday Coffee Mobile

Address

Rhiwargor Waterfall Car Park, Llanwddyn, Bala, SY10 0NE

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Llanwddyn

During the spring, summer and early autumn months, you can find Blue Monday Coffee Mobile located in the Rhiwargor Waterfall Carpark. I’m Joanne, and Blue Monday Coffee Roasters is a speciality coffee roaster based a few miles away in…
Y Tabernacl | Meetings & Events Venue

Address

Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

Throughout the year MOMA WALES shows Modern Welsh Art, in a series of constantly changing exhibitions featuring Wales' top artists. Venue also available for Conferences, Meetings, Events and Workshops.
Sea Moss Cabin

Address

Chalet 1, Woodlands Holiday Park, Bryncrug, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9UH

Telephone
01654 782285

brian-matthews@btconnect.com

Bryncrug, Tywyn

Newly refurbished Self-Catering Chalet at the Woodlands Holiday Park, Southern Snowdonia, Gwynedd. Sea view from the patio. Accessible throughout, including Car Parking immediately outside. No steps.

Price
Price £620.00 per unit per week
Nyth Robin Touring Site

Address

Nyth Robin, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RG

Telephone
07731 783534

hello@nythrobin.co.uk

Aberdyfi

Small, friendly, eco touring site, just outside the pretty seaside village of Aberdovey in mid-Wales, and within the Snowdonia National Park. Secluded site set in 7 acres of private woodland with short walks.
There are just 9 touring pitches…

Price
Price £28.00 to £35.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Old Hand & Diamond Inn

Address

Old Hand & Diamond Inn, Coedway, Shrewsbury, SY5 9AR

Telephone
01743884379

moz123@aol.com

Shrewsbury

Mid-way between Welshpool and Shrewsbury, this stunning, dog-friendly country pub also offers a children’s play area, a beer garden with plenty of outside seating on our sunny patio and a large car park.
Craig Y Nos Castle | Dog Friendly Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £140.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Dragon Inn

Address

Dragon Inn, 47 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

Telephone
01873 810362

nigel.rowe@dragoninncrickhowell.com

Crickhowell

The 4 Star Dragon Inn is open for food all day whether it is Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Quality Evening Meals. Children are welcome and our Dragonette’s children’s menu is available all day.
Massage on the Move

Address

Telephone
07518678032

kallika@alchemywellbeing.net

Massage on the Move is the massage service that comes to you. We provide massage and pamper packages in your hotel or holiday let throughout Mid and South Wales.
Our visiting service allows you to enjoy a quality massage and spa treatments in the…
Corris Caverns | The Welsh Legends Maze

Address

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@ccl.wales

Machynlleth

Discover the ancient stories of bards and fairy folk hidden inside a leafy maze. Tales from the ancient myths and magic of the Mabinogion are brought to life here like nowhere else; a maiden made from flowers, the king with mule's ears and immortal…
Llyn Tegid | Bala Lake Railway

Address

Llanuwchlyn Station, Llanuwchlyn, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7DD

Telephone
01678 540666

enquiries@bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bala

A scenic heritage train ride through the glorious scenery of the Snowdonia National Park along the shoreline of Bala Lake, Wales' largest natural lake.

Price
Price £5.50 per child to £37.00 per family
Trefeddian Hotel | Self Catering

Address

Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0SB

Telephone
01654 767 213

info@trefwales.com

Aberdyfi

Seascape, Luxury five-star Self Catering Accommodation, with Panoramic Sea Views Overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Price
Price £850.00 to £2,500.00 per unit per week
Pant-y-Celyn Holiday Cottages

Address

Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HH

Telephone
07800762735

collettejenkins@hotmail.co.uk

Aberaeron

Dog-friendly self-catering in Llwyncelyn near Aberaeron, Ceredigion, with two comfortable units: Pant-y-Celyn ground-floor studio and Goitre Bach, with enclosed garden and patio overlooking fields. Walk to Gilfach-yr-Halen beach, Cardigan Bay Coast…

Price
Price £295.00 to £420.00 per unit per week
National Wool Museum | Village Trail

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Follow a self guided walk around the village of Drefach Felindre highlighting historical and interesting facts about the woollen industry in the locality.
Acorn Court Country House

Address

Chapel Road, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5PB

Telephone
01597 823543

info@acorncourt.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

A warm welcome awaits you at this luxurious 5 Star Country House. Nestling in the heart of the Welsh countryside just 1.5 miles from the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells.

Price
Price £70.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast to £120.00 per room per night
Dovey Valley Shooting Ground

Address

Dovey Valley Shooting Ground, Llanwrin, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8QJ

Telephone
01650 511252

info@doveyvalley.com

Machynlleth

Clay Shooting - Fun for all the family, complete beginners welcome.

Price
Price £20.00 to £59.00 per adult
Royal Oak Hotel

Address

Royal Oak Hotel, The Cross, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DG

Telephone
01938 552217

royaloak@innmail.co.uk

Welshpool

Part of the award-winning Coaching Inn Group, The Royal Oak is a historic Hotel that is within easy walking distance of the National Trust Castle, Powis Castle, the leisure centre, Welshpool / Llanfair Light Railway and the restored canal and canal…
Luxury Lodges Wales

Address

Grandstand, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5PU

Telephone
01686 430 491

mandy@luxurylodgeswales.co.uk

Caersws

Luxury Lodges Wales are situated in a peaceful and tranquil setting over-looking the Trannon valley, near Newtown, Mid Wales providing sumptuous accommodation to a 5-star standard. Sited on an 80 acre estate with its own panoramic walking trail,…

Price
Price £495.00 to £1,250.00 per unit per week