Snowdonia Retreats

Looking up at the smallholding from the field and the steam train stop (added by manager 30 Jun 2017)

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Looking up at the smallholding from the field and the steam train stop (added by manager 30 jun 2017)
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  • 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

Tent pitches 3

Languages 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 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 Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm 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 Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Snowdonia Retreats

Tynllwyn Hen

Bryn Crug

Tywyn

Gwynedd

Wales

LL36 9RE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.60152°N
-4.03907°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.5 km University Campus Penglais
21 km Bus Station
22.2 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
4.1 km Tywyn Rail Station
5.9 km Tonfanau Rail Station
6.2 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
12.7 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
13.1 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

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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  • When can I check in and check out of Snowdonia Retreats?
    Camping and touring
    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.
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