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You can book this property from:

  • £713 per week
  • £102 per night
  • 5 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 king/super-king beds
  • Bunk beds to sleep 2

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 3 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair
  • Stairgate

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Games room
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views
  • No mobile signal

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Accessibility

  • On one level, no stairs
  • Ground floor WC
  • Walk-in shower

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

From the games room to a spacious living area with far-reaching views, a woodburner and underfloor heating, you will immediately feel at home at this stylish cottage in the Dyfi Valley. Surrounded by blissfully quiet Mid Wales countryside and with plenty to do and see within a short distance, this is an ideal venue to get away from it all and to recharge the batteries.

Ysgubor Tanllan is one of two 5 star cottages on site that have been newly renovated from a traditional Welsh barn. Both cottages can also be combined to form one large cottage (Llety Tanllan) for up to 10 guests - perfect if you wish to bring your extended family or a larger group.

Ground Floor

A spacious, open plan living area welcomes you to Ysgubor Tanllan. Oak beams and slate floors lend a cosy and rustic feel to the whole ground floor.

Fully equipped handbuilt bespoke Welsh oak kitchen includes a slate worktop and ceramic sink, electric range style hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. The dining table is perfectly placed in front of a large window that frames the breath-taking views over the valley towards Cambrian Mountains on the horizon.

The spacious lounge area features a wood burning stove, TV and DVD player and extends to the adjoining sun room with additional seating to relax and enjoy the stunning countryside views.

Downstairs WC / Boot-room - Toilet and sink.

Upstairs

Bedroom 1 - Beautiful ensuite bedroom with a king size bed and lovely doors overlooking the sunroom and landing - a quirky reminder of the building's previous life as a barn and hayloft. All openings have been made safe for small children with rails or guards. Spacious en-suite with large shower, underfloor heating, heated towel rail, toilet and basin.

Bedroom 2 - Inviting king size bed and chair, with stone walls, high ceilings and original beams also a feature in this room.

Bedroom 3 - Bunk beds, feature stone wall and far-reaching views over the valley.

Bathroom - Stylish bathroom with a powerful shower above the bath, heated towel rail, WC, wash basin and underfloor heating.

Garden

Adjoining Games Room - Pool table, docking station, books and games. Accessed from the outside, this room is shared with the one other holiday cottage for 4 on site.

The enclosed patio area runs along the front of the property and overlooks gorgeous expansive views across the valley and the Cambrian Mountain range without a road or car in sight. A central porch area separates the patio area from the other holiday cottage, providing a private corner for each cottage at either side. Garden furniture and charcoal BBQ provided.

There is also a further enclosed garden with play area next to the property.

Additional Information

  • Welcome pack of Welsh food that includes milk.
  • Central heating and electricity included. Renewable central heating from ground source heat pump, also used to heat water.
  • Starter pack of logs for the wood burners provided. Additional logs can also be purchased from the owners for £4 per bag.
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided
  • Hairdryer provided
  • Travel cot, high chair and stair gate available on request. Please bring your own cot linen. Fire guard also provided for the wood burning stove.
  • WiFi available
  • Signal for some mobile networks outside the cottage.
  • No pets or smoking inside the cottage.
  • Kitchen provisions: salt and pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, dishcloths, tin foil and cling film.
  • Bathroom provisions: liquid hand soap and 2 toilet rolls per bathroom.
  • Small supermarkets and weekly street market in Machynlleth and home deliveries from Asda or Tesco.
  • Plenty of off road parking in the yard to the side of the barn.

To Summarise - a word from the owners...

The local area has so much to offer and you can have some amazing day trips, but we really love life in our little patch of Mid Wales and feel that you can have the most memorable adventures right here where the pace of life slows down and you feel at one with nature. Climb a hill, watch the sunrise or sunset, build a den, dam a brook, listen to the birds singing, play pooh stick on the little bridge down the lane, read a book in the open air, fill a sketchbook with drawings and paintings, the list goes on.

Reviews

What a fantastic week we have had the weather has been beautiful, like Summer. The house is so comfortable and you don't really need to go anywhere as the walks are lovely. The family are very welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to visiting again.

Past Customer,

We've had a brilliant week! Thanks for the hospitality and we are looking forward to our next visit.

Past Customer,

What a great place to get loads of family together time. Brilliant kitchen with wonderful views. The place was so well equipped and beautifully finished. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Thank you!

Past Customer,

We were treated to a lovely weekend! We decided we would extend our stay for the week! The owners made us feel very welcome. The views were outstanding and made my Birthday very special. Thanks again.

Past Customer,

Fantastic stay! Amazing barn, brilliant social kitchen, so many giggles had during pool competitions. What a view to wake up to every morning, lovely weather as well. Thank you so much, and lovely welcome pack. We enjoyed watching the sheep being rounded up by the border collie. Somewhere we would love to come back too again.

Past Customer,

What a fantastic week! Absolutely stunning views! The barn was just perfect, lovely and cosy and felt like home form home. All the little touches made it even nicer and we loved the little welcome pack on arrival. The family were both so lovely and welcoming and even let us watch the sheep shearing which was really interesting. We had such a lovely, relaxed week in the Welsh sunshine. Thank you for letting us stay in the most wonderful place.

Past Customer,

A stunning break! We had a wonderful stay, the house was everything we needed.

Past Customer,

We've had an amazing time here, we really have enjoyed ourselves. Looking forward to another stay with you soon!

Past Customer,

We have all had such a wonderful time. The barn is so spacious and has everything we could have asked for and more. The weather has been so kind to us and the views are beautiful. The hospitality has been amazing, thank you for the welcome part and the occasional check in to see how things are. It has been a dream.

Past Customer,

Fantastic place, thank you for having us.

Past Customer,

We cherished every moment. I wished we had more time as it was a wonderful experience. The barn was beautiful, the beds were comfortable and it was a cosy nice place. I couldn't imagine a better place to spend my Easter break. Everything about this place was enjoyable. The owners were very welcoming, we spent a lot of our time playing pool. We wish I had a camera to take pictures. Thank you for everything. we really enjoyed ourselves.

Past Customer,

What a fabulous time we have had! Every facility we could wish for, and even wonderful weather. Very welcoming and beautifully warm (without the log burner). Thank you for your kindness and warm welcome.

Past Customer,

Another wonderful stay for New Year. Thank you so much for having us again. We have really enjoyed our time and could never get tired of the stunning views and scenery. We hope to be back! Wishing you all the best for 2023.

Past Customer,

Thank you for a lovely stay. The barn was very cosy and warm. Love all the details, the welcome pack and tasteful decorations and lovely tree. What a fantastic view so wonderful to wake up to. We all had a jolly holly holiday.

Past Customer,

Wonderful 3 night stay with the family. Very comfortable and warm, beautiful views. Thanks once again.

Past Customer,

Thanks for sharing the wonderful barn with us. We very much enjoyed our stay. See you next time!

Past Customer,

We stayed at this beautiful place and enjoyed the stunning views and time together. We had sun, wind, rain, sleet...but remained comfortable and cosy in the restored barn. We loved Aberdyfi beach, wished we had more time in Barmouth. Thank you for a fabulous warm Welsh welcome. We loved the sheep and gorgeous views too!

Past Customer,

We have had such a wonderful stay. The barn was incredibly clean and cosy on arrival. It stayed lovely and warm all week too. We enjoyed lots of walking and sightseeing, I don't think we could ever get bored of the stunning views. We highly recommend a visit to Aberdovey where we enjoyed fish and chips and a lovely walk. The best bit of our stay was by the family, who were so friendly and accommodating. Thank you for making our stay so great. We will certainly be returning some time soon.

Past Customer,

Thank you for a fabulous stay! The barn has been a fantastic base for us to explore the area. You can tell that love and care has been poured into renovating these barns. It was a pleasure to meet the family who were extremely kind and helpful with local recommendations. We hope to return again next year with more of our friends to enjoy the place too!

Past Customer,

Thank you for a super stay! We loved the barn and Welsh countryside. It was lovely to meet the family and learn about the love and care they have put into the place. We loved it and hope to return one day!

Past Customer,

Thank you for a wonderful stay at this lovely barn. It had everything a family would need and more! Many thanks.

Past Customer,

Thank you for a great stay at this lovely barn. I asked the children what they liked best, there answer being everything but they particularly liked the games room. Their favourite activities were biking and seeing the red kites at Bwlch Nant yr Arian. Thanks for the welcome pack and for a brilliant stay.

Past Customer,

Couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting to get together with friends. The views alone made it, it was hard to leave but the family recommendations regarding local suggestions helped us discover some hidden gems well away from the crowds. The barn set-up was perfect, and the weather was incredible. We can't wait to return. Thank you for your warm welcome and advise, it's been an amazing week.

Past Customer,

What a stunning barn in a beautiful location! I've has the most memorable time here. Came here to climb Snowdon and this barn has definitely made my stay. We enjoyed every moment, thanks for everything. We are extremely grateful for such a relaxing stay. The barn is absolutely beautiful, very comfortable we could have stayed for ever.

Past Customer,

Great weekend! Fantastic views, lovely well designed house. Plenty of space, very clean, we enjoyed the pool table and seeing the sheep! We climbed Snowdon, visited Harlech, Porthmadog and Barmouth. All in all, fabulous weekend we would definitely recommend.

Past Customer,

From the beautifully made wooden furniture, to the thoughtful layout to the quality and style of everything. The barn was everything we could have wished for. Our children loved all the outside play and farm activities on site. We had a couple days admiring the views as well as many days out to Aberystwyth and Aberdyfi. Thank you so much for making us feel welcome, and we appreciate your generosity and attention to detail.

Past Customer,

We've had a mixed bag of weather but it never stopped us enjoying the beautiful views, the barn is so quiet and restful. We didn't want to go home, such a warm and cosy place. Will recommend to friends.

Past Customer,

Everything we'd wished for and more. We had a great time, we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Thank you for creating this wonderful place. We felt home from home.

Past Customer,

What a fabulous week we've had! Fantastic weather and brilliant location, superb views and we loved watching the lambs. We visited Aberdyfi, Aberystwyth, Machynlleth and Bwlch Nant yr Arian. We loved staying at the barn, it is a superb place to stay with everything you need for a relaxing week. The family are so helpful, even letting us feed the lambs. Thank you for the welcome pack. This is the place to come if you want peace & quiet and you get to see an amazing set of stars in the evenings. Thank you!

Past Customer,

Diolch am arhosiad hyfryd. We had a fabulous time in your barn. Absolutely everything we needed was here. Thank you for your warm welcome on our arrival and yummy basket of goodies. Perfect weather to enjoy fish and chips on Aberdyfi beach and a day in Portmeirion. We will be back, many thanks.

Past Customer,

We had a wonderful time. An amazing place, beautifully appointed and wonderful location. Thank you for your generosity in sharing the garden and toys. We loved the opportunity for the children to feed the lambs. Thank you.

Past Customer,

It was just an excellent venue, precisely what we required, and lovely owners.

Mrs Sheryl A,

Map

Part of an amazing barn conversion, Ysgubor Tanllan offers complete serenity in a beautiful countryside location. Lovingly restored and renovated by its owners, National Trust Ranger and Art teacher, Rhodri and Elinor, who will be sure to give you a warm Welsh welcome. Ysgubor Tanllan is located in one part of the conversion, with a games room next door and an equally stunning cottage for 4 at the other end of the barn. Enjoy the truly breath-taking views and red kites from your window, or explore Glyndwr’s Way just half a mile from the doorstep.

Surrounded by fields and organic farmland, it is also easily accessible, just 2 miles off the A470. The vibrant market town of Machynlleth (7 miles), also known as the Ancient Capital of Wales, provides an array of independent shops, lovely cafes and restaurants. It is also home to the oldest street market in Britain every Wednesday. Snowdonia National Park in less than 15 minutes away with its range of adventures, whilst the beautiful beach at Aberdyfi is well worth a visit.

Amongst the best places to eat in the area are Number Twenty One Bistro and Wynnstay Hotel in Machynlleth, Brigands Inn in Mallwyd (9 miles), Glan yr Afon in Pennal and for traditional pub food, Llew Coch in Dinas Mawddwy (both 11 miles). For take-away, Hennighans' Fish & Chip Shop of the Year is recommended, as well as Penrhos Arms. For fine dining, Ynyshir Hall (13 miles) boasts a Michelin Star and 5 AA Rosettes, as well as appearing at no. 12 in the Good Food Guide 2017/18 and no. 15 in Harden's Best UK Restaurants 2017/2018. The nearest good pub can be found in Glantwymyn (3.5 miles), called Dyfi Valley Hotel.

Talyllyn narrow gauge railway offers a great day out, as does the Centre for Alternative Technology, a range of legendary castles (such as Castell y Bere and Harlech), Ynys Hir Nature Reserve and Dyfi Osprey Project, King Arthur’s Labyrinth and Corris Craft Centre. Also highly recommended is Coed y Brenin's mountain biking centre and a trip to Aberystywth (home to the National Library of Wales, the largest Arts Centre in Wales etc). On the way home, treat yourself to a fine meal and a film at Libanus 1877 (Boutique cinema and restaurant) in Borth.

Walking

Glyndwr's Way - a 135 mile (217 Km) National Trail meandering through the open moorland, rolling farmland, woodland and forest of mid-Wales. 0.5 miles.

Dyfi Valley Way follows the River Dyfi from the estuary in Aberdyfi to the source at the summit of Aran Fawddwy and back down along the south side of the river via Machynlleth and down to Borth. Maps and guides can be obtained at the Tourist Information Centre in Machynlleth. Join path 3.5 miles from cottage.

Cadair Idris (Snowdonia mountain) – 3 main routes starting from Minffordd (15.5 miles), Abergynolwyn (18 miles) and Dolgellau (20 miles).

The Mawddach Trail - Level, scenic route from Dolgellau to Barmouth. Suitable for all ages – walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users. 20 miles

Cycling

Dyfi Mountain Biking – All routes start from Machynlleth. 7 miles

The Mawddach Trail – As mentioned above

Coed-y-Brenin Mountain Biking Centre – Suitable routes for all ages. 28 miles

Beaches

Aberdyfi – Long sandy beach on the northern side of the Dyfi Estuary. Lovely seaside resort with plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants. 17 miles

Ynyslas – Lovely beach on the southern side of the Dyfi Estuary, backed by Sand Dunes. Cafe and parking on the beach. 19 miles

Fishing

River Dyfi offers excellent fishing and is famous for its brown trout, salmon and sea trout. The river flows 3.5 miles away and licence can be purchased at the local post office in the same location.

Golf

Machynlleth Golf Club – 9 hole golf course. 7 miles

Aberdyfi Golf Club - 18 hole golf course. 17 miles

Water sports

Clywedog Sailing Club - 6 mile lake, open to all types of non powered watercraft from canoes and sailboards to dinghies, cruisers and keelboats. 15.5 miles

Watersports in Aberdyfi includes sailing, sail boarding, rowing, canoeing, fishing and boat trips. 17 miles