Dysynni Valley Shepherd’s Hut (2 Beds)
Shepherd’s hut in Gwynedd, United Kingdom
- 4 guests ·
- · 2 bedrooms ·
- · 2 beds ·
- · 1 bathroom
Hosted by Anne Elisabeth
- Superhost ·
- · 11 years hosting
Listing highlights
20-min drive to Snowdonia / Eryri National Park
This home is near the national park.
Great check-in experience
Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
The ultimate glamping experience on the foothills of Cader Idris and a stone's throw away from the seaside.
This Shepherd's Hut has everything, including private parking, a secure garden area perfect for dogs, a cosy log fire, a great kitchen, a power shower, super-fast WiFi, and all at an affordable price.
The space
The Shepherd's Hut (Llety'r Bugail in Welsh) is based on our family farm within a private, walled garden (making it highly safe for children and pets).
Please Note for all guests - this is not a new listing. We've been running the Shepherd's Hut for over 12 months.
The Hut has a private parking area, with a solid walkway right to the front door of the Hut.
Inside, you'll find two private sleeping areas - both with a double bed, bed-side lights, a wardrobe area and sockets with USB ports built-in.
An en-suite bathroom with a power shower and fully plumbed-in toilet and sink.
The kitchen area has a sink, a hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge-freezer - alongside the usual utensils needed for cooking and eating.
The living area includes a sofa, log burner, and TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime, alongside super-fast WiFi. Also, you've got a large window, with picturesque views down the valley towards the sea.
Guest access
The Shepherd's Hut is based at the foothills of Cader Idris, with excellent views down the Dysynni Valley towards the Irish Sea and Cardigan Bay.
Guests have access to private parking directly in-front of the Shepherd's Hut garden gate, leading to a stone pathway to the front door.
The Sheperd's Hut is also located within a walled, private lawn-garden, thus making it extremely safe for both children and pets.
Other things to note
* WE CAN NOW OFFER HOT TUB/TUBS TO OUR GUESTS, FRESHLY FILLED, SANITISED AND ALL READY, JUST FOR YOU *
£180 for 3-night stay
£270 for 7-night stay
Why not share the cost between you for a bit of luxurious, bubbly fun and relaxation during your stay?! If interested, or if you want more information or to book directly, please enquire on the “dyfihottubs” website.
Detailed Overview of the Dysynni Dysynni Valley and the local area :
1. Arrival
The Post Code of your destination is:
Bodilan Fach Farm,
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant,
Tywyn, Gwynedd
LL36 9TR.
A search for 'Dysynni Valley Shepherd's Hut' on the web should provide the exact location for your Satellite Navigation.
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the beautiful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that, preferably midnight.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock! The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves crashing against Bird Rock. You can then go up the steep, rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel that owns it.
Aberdyfi:
There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, and the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not entirely on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi, you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an international standard golf course on the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed, you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
When you enter Tywyn, you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E. Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right, you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area, immediately you join the Promenade, there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If lucky, you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas, these days, it does not have a single shop. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street, and carry on along that road into the valley. When you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
To the right, up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this for good views, including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. Many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but the English built them to suppress the Welsh people.
Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her efforts, the British Bible Society was born, and the Bible has since been published in every language worldwide. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
At the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived when she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.
This Shepherd's Hut has everything, including private parking, a secure garden area perfect for dogs, a cosy log fire, a great kitchen, a power shower, super-fast WiFi, and all at an affordable price.
The space
The Shepherd's Hut (Llety'r Bugail in Welsh) is based on our family farm within a private, walled garden (making it highly safe for children and pets).
Please Note for all guests - this is not a new listing. We've been running the Shepherd's Hut for over 12 months.
The Hut has a private parking area, with a solid walkway right to the front door of the Hut.
Inside, you'll find two private sleeping areas - both with a double bed, bed-side lights, a wardrobe area and sockets with USB ports built-in.
An en-suite bathroom with a power shower and fully plumbed-in toilet and sink.
The kitchen area has a sink, a hob, microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge-freezer - alongside the usual utensils needed for cooking and eating.
The living area includes a sofa, log burner, and TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime, alongside super-fast WiFi. Also, you've got a large window, with picturesque views down the valley towards the sea.
Guest access
The Shepherd's Hut is based at the foothills of Cader Idris, with excellent views down the Dysynni Valley towards the Irish Sea and Cardigan Bay.
Guests have access to private parking directly in-front of the Shepherd's Hut garden gate, leading to a stone pathway to the front door.
The Sheperd's Hut is also located within a walled, private lawn-garden, thus making it extremely safe for both children and pets.
Other things to note
* WE CAN NOW OFFER HOT TUB/TUBS TO OUR GUESTS, FRESHLY FILLED, SANITISED AND ALL READY, JUST FOR YOU *
£180 for 3-night stay
£270 for 7-night stay
Why not share the cost between you for a bit of luxurious, bubbly fun and relaxation during your stay?! If interested, or if you want more information or to book directly, please enquire on the “dyfihottubs” website.
Detailed Overview of the Dysynni Dysynni Valley and the local area :
1. Arrival
The Post Code of your destination is:
Bodilan Fach Farm,
Llanfihangel-y-Pennant,
Tywyn, Gwynedd
LL36 9TR.
A search for 'Dysynni Valley Shepherd's Hut' on the web should provide the exact location for your Satellite Navigation.
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the beautiful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that, preferably midnight.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock! The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves crashing against Bird Rock. You can then go up the steep, rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel that owns it.
Aberdyfi:
There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, and the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not entirely on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi, you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an international standard golf course on the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed, you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
When you enter Tywyn, you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E. Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right, you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area, immediately you join the Promenade, there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If lucky, you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas, these days, it does not have a single shop. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street, and carry on along that road into the valley. When you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
To the right, up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this for good views, including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. Many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but the English built them to suppress the Welsh people.
Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her efforts, the British Bible Society was born, and the Bible has since been published in every language worldwide. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
At the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived when she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.
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Detailed Overview of the local area :
1. Arrival
The address and postcode for the Shepherd's Hut is:
Bodilan Fach Farm,
Llanfihagel-y-Pennant,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL369TR
A web search for Dysynni Valley Shepherd's Hut should also bring up exact location.
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the wonderful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that that suits you. Midnight if necessary.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock!
Stand at the bottom and look up to see the Cormorants nesting, You are seeing something unique. Cormorants are large sea birds but you cannot see the sea from here. The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves dashing against Bird Rock, The Cormorants merely had to dive down into the sea and catch fish for their young. But the sea retreated by five miles. Everywhere else Cormorants would have found a new cliff by the sea. But the ancestors of these birds stayed put. This means they have to fly five miles out to sea and bring the fish back in their beaks for five miles. You can then go up the steep rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views. When I switch on my computer the first thing that comes up is a photograph I took from the top of Bird Rock of the ruins of Castell-y-Bere.
There is only one way up Bird Rock for walkers. The other sides as used by mountaineers using the full tackle of ropes etc, when training for serious mountaineering in distant countries. You can now go to the sea either in your car or walking a very long way (or cycling).
There is a turning from Bird Rock that takes you to Rhoslefain, Llangelynin, Llwyngwril and Fairbourne.
Turn left into Fairbourne village. When you have crossed the mainline railway level crossing, park to look at the station for the miniature steam train, then drive to the end of the road and park by the tunnel to watch the steam train go through to its destination, another station, with a tea room. Or park your car near the mainline station and travel on the steam train. Note the amazingly narrow gauge of the track. At the far destination, you can take a tine ferry (no cars) across the estuary to Barmouth. If you have driven to the end, you can walk to the same passenger ferry and go to Barmouth. As you sit in your parked car you can watch mainline trains across the long bridge over the estuary, see the activity of boats on the estuary and enjoy the scenery. There is a golf course in Fairbourne and an Indian restaurant opposite the station called Indiana Cuisine, which can be said to serve the best Indian food in Wales.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel which owns it.
Aberdyfi:
“There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not quite on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an International standard Golf Course in the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
“When you enter Tywyn you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E (I mention this because they, or their children, may have a misfortune and need to use it).
“Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area immediately you join the Promenade there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If you are lucky you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth down South and Bardsey Island up to North.
From beyond Aberystwyth (University large town) to the south and the Llyn Peninsular to the north, with Bardsey Island off the point. Straight out to sea, but too far away to be visible, is Ireland.
Back to Tywyn:
At the far end of the Promenade, it bends right. Go ahead and under the railway bridge, you start going up the High Street. At the top, go ahead and begin to leave Tywyn where a brief one-way system starts. Ignore that. Carry on the main road and just after the 30 mph sign for
Bryncrug village, turn right onto the road to
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas these days it does not have a single shop. There is a decent traditional public house called The Railway Inn. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street and carry on along that road into the valley when you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
“To the right up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this, for good views including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle, built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. There are many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but they were built by the English to suppress the Welsh people.
“Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum, telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history when she was in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills all the way to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her effort, the British Bible Society was born and has since published the Bible in every language in the world. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
“In the same room is a large relief map of the valley in a glass case. No, it is not painted. It was hand-embroidered by 16 local ladies who stuck their tiny pieces of embroidery onto the plaster cast made by the men from Ordnance Survey maps.
“Right at the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived at the time she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.Detailed Overview of the Dysynni Dysynni Valley and the local area :
Information for guests who book Dysynni Valley Holidays Properties.
1. Arrival
The Post Code of your destination for Maes y Wennol, Bodilan Fach and ‘Ilan’ The Shepherd’s hut is: LL36 9TR
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the wonderful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that that suits you. Midnight if necessary.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock!
Stand at the bottom and look up to see the Cormorants nesting, You are seeing something unique. Cormorants are large sea birds but you cannot see the sea from here. The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves dashing against Bird Rock, The Cormorants merely had to dive down into the sea and catch fish for their young. But the sea retreated by five miles. Everywhere else Cormorants would have found a new cliff by the sea. But the ancestors of these birds stayed put. This means they have to fly five miles out to sea and bring the fish back in their beaks for five miles. You can then go up the steep rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views. When I switch on my computer the first thing that comes up is a photograph I took from the top of Bird Rock of the ruins of Castell-y-Bere.
There is only one way up Bird Rock for walkers. The other sides as used by mountaineers using the full tackle of ropes etc, when training for serious mountaineering in distant countries. You can now go to the sea either in your car or walking a very long way (or cycling).
There is a turning from Bird Rock that takes you to Rhoslefain, Llangelynin, Llwyngwril and Fairbourne.
Turn left into Fairbourne village. When you have crossed the mainline railway level crossing, park to look at the station for the miniature steam train, then drive to the end of the road and park by the tunnel to watch the steam train go through to its destination, another station, with a tea room. Or park your car near the mainline station and travel on the steam train. Note the amazingly narrow gauge of the track. At the far destination, you can take a tine ferry (no cars) across the estuary to Barmouth. If you have driven to the end, you can walk to the same passenger ferry and go to Barmouth. As you sit in your parked car you can watch mainline trains across the long bridge over the estuary, see the activity of boats on the estuary and enjoy the scenery. There is a golf course in Fairbourne and an Indian restaurant opposite the station called Indiana Cuisine, which can be said to serve the best Indian food in Wales.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel which owns it.
Aberdyfi:
“There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not quite on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an International standard Golf Course in the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
“When you enter Tywyn you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E (I mention this because they, or their children, may have a misfortune and need to use it).
“Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area immediately you join the Promenade there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If you are lucky you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth down South and Bardsey Island up to North.
From beyond Aberystwyth (University large town) to the south and the Llyn Peninsular to the north, with Bardsey Island off the point. Straight out to sea, but too far away to be visible, is Ireland.
Back to Tywyn:
At the far end of the Promenade, it bends right. Go ahead and under the railway bridge, you start going up the High Street. At the top, go ahead and begin to leave Tywyn where a brief one-way system starts. Ignore that. Carry on the main road and just after the 30 mph sign for
Bryncrug village, turn right onto the road to
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas these days it does not have a single shop. There is a decent traditional public house called The Railway Inn. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street and carry on along that road into the valley when you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
“To the right up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this, for good views including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle, built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. There are many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but they were built by the English to suppress the Welsh people.
“Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum, telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history when she was in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills all the way to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her effort, the British Bible Society was born and has since published the Bible in every language in the world. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
“In the same room is a large relief map of the valley in a glass case. No, it is not painted. It was hand-embroidered by 16 local ladies who stuck their tiny pieces of embroidery onto the plaster cast made by the men from Ordnance Survey maps.
“Right at the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived at the time she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.
1. Arrival
The address and postcode for the Shepherd's Hut is:
Bodilan Fach Farm,
Llanfihagel-y-Pennant,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL369TR
A web search for Dysynni Valley Shepherd's Hut should also bring up exact location.
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the wonderful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that that suits you. Midnight if necessary.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock!
Stand at the bottom and look up to see the Cormorants nesting, You are seeing something unique. Cormorants are large sea birds but you cannot see the sea from here. The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves dashing against Bird Rock, The Cormorants merely had to dive down into the sea and catch fish for their young. But the sea retreated by five miles. Everywhere else Cormorants would have found a new cliff by the sea. But the ancestors of these birds stayed put. This means they have to fly five miles out to sea and bring the fish back in their beaks for five miles. You can then go up the steep rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views. When I switch on my computer the first thing that comes up is a photograph I took from the top of Bird Rock of the ruins of Castell-y-Bere.
There is only one way up Bird Rock for walkers. The other sides as used by mountaineers using the full tackle of ropes etc, when training for serious mountaineering in distant countries. You can now go to the sea either in your car or walking a very long way (or cycling).
There is a turning from Bird Rock that takes you to Rhoslefain, Llangelynin, Llwyngwril and Fairbourne.
Turn left into Fairbourne village. When you have crossed the mainline railway level crossing, park to look at the station for the miniature steam train, then drive to the end of the road and park by the tunnel to watch the steam train go through to its destination, another station, with a tea room. Or park your car near the mainline station and travel on the steam train. Note the amazingly narrow gauge of the track. At the far destination, you can take a tine ferry (no cars) across the estuary to Barmouth. If you have driven to the end, you can walk to the same passenger ferry and go to Barmouth. As you sit in your parked car you can watch mainline trains across the long bridge over the estuary, see the activity of boats on the estuary and enjoy the scenery. There is a golf course in Fairbourne and an Indian restaurant opposite the station called Indiana Cuisine, which can be said to serve the best Indian food in Wales.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel which owns it.
Aberdyfi:
“There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not quite on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an International standard Golf Course in the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
“When you enter Tywyn you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E (I mention this because they, or their children, may have a misfortune and need to use it).
“Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area immediately you join the Promenade there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If you are lucky you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth down South and Bardsey Island up to North.
From beyond Aberystwyth (University large town) to the south and the Llyn Peninsular to the north, with Bardsey Island off the point. Straight out to sea, but too far away to be visible, is Ireland.
Back to Tywyn:
At the far end of the Promenade, it bends right. Go ahead and under the railway bridge, you start going up the High Street. At the top, go ahead and begin to leave Tywyn where a brief one-way system starts. Ignore that. Carry on the main road and just after the 30 mph sign for
Bryncrug village, turn right onto the road to
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas these days it does not have a single shop. There is a decent traditional public house called The Railway Inn. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street and carry on along that road into the valley when you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
“To the right up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this, for good views including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle, built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. There are many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but they were built by the English to suppress the Welsh people.
“Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum, telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history when she was in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills all the way to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her effort, the British Bible Society was born and has since published the Bible in every language in the world. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
“In the same room is a large relief map of the valley in a glass case. No, it is not painted. It was hand-embroidered by 16 local ladies who stuck their tiny pieces of embroidery onto the plaster cast made by the men from Ordnance Survey maps.
“Right at the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived at the time she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.Detailed Overview of the Dysynni Dysynni Valley and the local area :
Information for guests who book Dysynni Valley Holidays Properties.
1. Arrival
The Post Code of your destination for Maes y Wennol, Bodilan Fach and ‘Ilan’ The Shepherd’s hut is: LL36 9TR
2. The Shepherd’s Hut
It is private, quiet and ideal for a restful holiday. It is at the heart of the farm and is surrounded by the wonderful area of the southern part of Snowdonia,
Time of Access & Departure: You can have access at 4 pm on the day of your arrival, but at any time after that that suits you. Midnight if necessary.
3. The Local Area:
From the Dysynni Valley properties, you will be looking down the valley at Bird Rock!
Stand at the bottom and look up to see the Cormorants nesting, You are seeing something unique. Cormorants are large sea birds but you cannot see the sea from here. The story is that the sea used to come right up here, the waves dashing against Bird Rock, The Cormorants merely had to dive down into the sea and catch fish for their young. But the sea retreated by five miles. Everywhere else Cormorants would have found a new cliff by the sea. But the ancestors of these birds stayed put. This means they have to fly five miles out to sea and bring the fish back in their beaks for five miles. You can then go up the steep rough path to the top of Bird Rock and enjoy the views. When I switch on my computer the first thing that comes up is a photograph I took from the top of Bird Rock of the ruins of Castell-y-Bere.
There is only one way up Bird Rock for walkers. The other sides as used by mountaineers using the full tackle of ropes etc, when training for serious mountaineering in distant countries. You can now go to the sea either in your car or walking a very long way (or cycling).
There is a turning from Bird Rock that takes you to Rhoslefain, Llangelynin, Llwyngwril and Fairbourne.
Turn left into Fairbourne village. When you have crossed the mainline railway level crossing, park to look at the station for the miniature steam train, then drive to the end of the road and park by the tunnel to watch the steam train go through to its destination, another station, with a tea room. Or park your car near the mainline station and travel on the steam train. Note the amazingly narrow gauge of the track. At the far destination, you can take a tine ferry (no cars) across the estuary to Barmouth. If you have driven to the end, you can walk to the same passenger ferry and go to Barmouth. As you sit in your parked car you can watch mainline trains across the long bridge over the estuary, see the activity of boats on the estuary and enjoy the scenery. There is a golf course in Fairbourne and an Indian restaurant opposite the station called Indiana Cuisine, which can be said to serve the best Indian food in Wales.
Tal y Llyn Lake near the village of Abergynolwyn:
You can drive all around the lake, which is stocked with trout for fishermen who can hire boats from the hotel which owns it.
Aberdyfi:
“There is much activity on the water – the Yacht Club holds races for sailing yachts, the local Outward Bound Trust is active with their boats. Surfing, and other activities. Aberdyfi is not quite on the sea – you are at the end of the tidal estuary. As you leave Aberdyfi you pass an excellent Bowling Club (they provide tuition there). Then you pass an International standard Golf Course in the sandhills. You can park your car on the roadside and walk across the sandhills to the beach. Indeed you can take a long walk to Tywyn.
Tywyn:
“When you enter Tywyn you first see, on the right, a white building, our newish Health Centre with A&E (I mention this because they, or their children, may have a misfortune and need to use it).
“Round a bend and you come to the terminus of the world-famous Tal-y-Llyn Steam Railway, where there is a good gift shop, a restaurant (‘Kings’) and a small museum. You can watch the trains being prepared for their next journey.
If you turn left around the terminus building, over a hump-backed bridge and veer right you come to Tywyn Promenade. There is lots of parking, free and no time limit. At a small parking area immediately you join the Promenade there is a large mound of rocks in the sea. If you are lucky you may see dolphins playing around the rocks at high tide. You are looking at the whole of Cardigan Bay.
Aberystwyth down South and Bardsey Island up to North.
From beyond Aberystwyth (University large town) to the south and the Llyn Peninsular to the north, with Bardsey Island off the point. Straight out to sea, but too far away to be visible, is Ireland.
Back to Tywyn:
At the far end of the Promenade, it bends right. Go ahead and under the railway bridge, you start going up the High Street. At the top, go ahead and begin to leave Tywyn where a brief one-way system starts. Ignore that. Carry on the main road and just after the 30 mph sign for
Bryncrug village, turn right onto the road to
Abergynolwyn:
This village is the nearest one to the caravan, but alas these days it does not have a single shop. There is a decent traditional public house called The Railway Inn. Go left around the end of the pub, up Llanegryn Street and carry on along that road into the valley when you arrive at a staggered crossroads with a telephone kiosk in front of you, pause for a moment to read the road signs, which will be helpful to you when enjoying your holiday.
Castell Y Bere:
“To the right up a no-through-road lane, you first come to the ruins of Castell-y-Bere. It is worth going to the top of this, for good views including Bird Rock. It looks like a rocky mound with trees. It was an important Castle, built by the Welsh as a defence against the English invaders. There are many castles in Wales, such as Harlech and Caernarfon, but they were built by the English to suppress the Welsh people.
“Next up the lane is a small Church. Enter through the porch and go obliquely across to the door of what was the Vestry. It is now a tiny museum, telling the story of Mary Jones, who made history when she was in her teens by walking barefoot over the hills all the way to Bala to buy a copy of the Bible in Welsh. As a result of her effort, the British Bible Society was born and has since published the Bible in every language in the world. The route she took is now a Pilgrimage for walkers following the route she took.
“In the same room is a large relief map of the valley in a glass case. No, it is not painted. It was hand-embroidered by 16 local ladies who stuck their tiny pieces of embroidery onto the plaster cast made by the men from Ordnance Survey maps.
“Right at the end of the land on the right are the ruins of the cottage where Mary Jones lived at the time she made her walk, with an inscription on a stone. Across the road is the gate to Pennant, the farm where I (Lisa Markham) live with their family.
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We are a family on a working farm called Pennant and Bodilan Fach where the Welsh language and Welsh culture are an important part of everyday life. The past and present are brought together as Ken Markham, my husband, is now the third generation to farm this land to be followed by our eldest son, Colin.
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