Bron Yr Aur

Flowers in bloom
Flowers in bloom
Off the beaten track
The farmhouse
Pop up studio gear
Spring lambs and blossom
Forests, hills, heath and mountains
Pretty tough to beat this view
View from the pitch
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  • The place which inspired the music of Led Zeppelin
Bron Yr Aur is a location that has inspired many songs, words and thoughts. The bell tent comes with complete with comfortable double bed, ambient lighting and sheepskin rugs and throws. There is also high-quality cast iron campfire cooking equipment and a welcome hamper on arrival. Guests can also use a stay here as an opportunity to have a session at the recording studio with copies of your own CD to take away. There are also art workshops led by local artists and resident Ruth Roe, as well as an introduction to off-grid living, where Scott Roe, as resident, will show you how Bron Yr Aur generates all of its own power and how their own fruit, vegetables and other produce are grown.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Bron Yr Aur

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 8QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.60765°N
-3.86908°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.9 km Penllwyn PO
23.9 km Penllwyn PO
25 km University Campus Penglais
Rail
1.7 km Machynlleth Rail Station
6.1 km Dovey Junction Rail Station
13.2 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
17 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
17.5 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Near the site, you can visit the Centre for Alternative Technology, King Arthur's Labyrinth, Ynys las wildlife reserve and Ynys las beach. There is also Aberdovey and it's golf course, Dyfi Mountain bike trails, the Osprey project Corris steam train and craft centre and Cadair Idris.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 14.5 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Aberdyfi Rural 15.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 16 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Fairbourne 16.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Borth 18.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 2.1 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 15.2 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 26.1 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 32.2 km

Portmeirion Gardens 37.4 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 7.1 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 8.6 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 9.9 km

Cadair Idris 13 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 13.1 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bron Yr Aur have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bron Yr Aur dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Bron Yr Aur? Near the site, you can visit the Centre for Alternative Technology, King Arthur's Labyrinth, Ynys las wildlife reserve and Ynys las beach. There is also Aberdovey and it's golf course, Dyfi Mountain … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bron Yr Aur?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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