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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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

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

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

Disabled facilities

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)

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.60152°N
-4.03907°W

Nearest transport

Coach

12.8 mi University Campus Penglais

13.1 mi Bus Station

13.8 mi Penllwyn PO

Rail

2.5 mi Tywyn Rail Station

3.7 mi Tonfanau Rail Station

3.9 mi Penhelig Rail Station

Ferry

7.9 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

8.1 mi 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	3 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Aberdyfi Rural	3.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Aberdyfi	4.2 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Fairbourne	6.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Borth	7.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 2.5 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 7.8 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 13.3 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 18 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 21.7 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 28.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 4.6 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 5.7 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 6.5 mi

Cadair Idris 9.4 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 9.4 mi

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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What attractions are near Snowdonia Retreats? 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 … Read more