Snowdonia Retreats
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Add your business details- Tiny, secluded and family-run farmstead with its own steam train stop
- A 15-minute drive from Aberdovey
- Family room with piano, sofas, billiard table, games and kitchen
Retreating to Snowdonia? Then you should probably take a peek at this place: an exclusive family-run smallholding on the western fringes of Snowdonia National Park, tucked into the hillside above the hamlet of Rhydyronen, Snowdonia Retreats and with views of the Dysynni valley and the blue sea.
But perhaps the best bit about this place is that you can arrive right on site in style via a vintage steam train from the Talyllyn Railway, three miles away at Tywyn or Aberganolwyn eight miles away; request to stop at the Tynllwyn Hen halt, and the friendly guard will guide you to your carriage. This secluded spot is great for long walks and bike rides around the surrounding countryside too; for starters, there's a nice 30-minute circular walk along the riverbank and through open fields.
Facilities on site include a communal barbecue, as well as a family room with board games, comfy sofa, billiard table, piano, table and chairs, a kitchen and cooking kit including pans, crockery and cutlery. Guests also have use of an electric shower and a flushing toilet.
The nearby town of Tywyn has plenty of handy local amenities, including a supermarket and a good local that serves tasty pub meals, and the site is almost equidistant to the larger towns of Dolgellau and Machynlleth and its weekly market.
Site type
3Languages spoken
English
French
Welsh
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Features
No dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Snowdonia Retreats
Tynllwyn Hen
Bryn Crug
Tywyn
Gwynedd
Wales
LL36 9RE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.60152°N
-4.03907°W
Nearest transport
Coach20.5 km University Campus Penglais
21 km Bus Station
22.2 km Penllwyn PO
Rail4.1 km Tywyn Rail Station
5.9 km Tonfanau Rail Station
6.2 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry12.7 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
13.1 km Barmouth Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Rural but by no means isolated, Tynllwyn-Hen farmhouse lies high up on a peaceful hill at the head of the Dysynni valley, with views of the hills around Cadair Idris and to the west over the sea.
The coastal railway line runs a regular service from Shrewsbury to Porthmadog, stopping at the nearby seaside town of Tywyn. The long sandy beach there is safe enough for surfers of all abilities, attracting seasoned pros when the surf's at its best (usually around one to two hours either side of high tide).
The owners of Snowdonia Retreats highly recommend a visit to the lovely seaside town of Aberdyfi, seven miles away, as well as Tonfannau Motorcycle Racing Circuit and Harlech Castle. After a trip out to Cadair Idris mountain range, stop at Dolgellau for a spot of afternoon tea, and try a bit of pony trekking at Bwlchgwyn Farm.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tywyn | 4.8 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi Rural | 6.2 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Aberdyfi | 6.7 km | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Fairbourne | 10.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Borth | 12.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 4 km
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 12.5 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 21.3 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 29 km
Portmeirion Gardens 34.9 km
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 46.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 7.3 km
YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 9.2 km
Fairbourne to Barmouth 10.5 km
Cadair Idris 15.1 km
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 15.1 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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- Does Snowdonia Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
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Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.