Astronomy & Star Gazing Breaks | Elan Valley https://elanvalley.org.uk/stay_categories/astronomy-star-gazing-breaks/ Elan. Yours to Explore Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:21:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse https://elanvalley.org.uk/stay/cwm-clyd-bunkhouse/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:16:52 +0000 https://elanvalley.org.uk/?post_type=stay&p=30 Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse Our spacious, purpose-built group accommodation has all you need to make the most of your stay in the Elan Valley. This self-catering accommodation is both...

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Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse

Our spacious, purpose-built group accommodation has all you need to make the most of your stay in the Elan Valley. This self-catering accommodation is both welcoming, comfortable and the sensibly designed facilities enables you to relax following a big day in the great outdoors. The peaceful garden area provides a perfect setting to enjoy the evenings with an outdoor seating area and a cob oven.

The Bunkhouse complex comprises three buildings:

The main building has a fully-equipped heated kitchen with a Rangemaster oven, dining area with a wood burner, one wheelchair-access bedroom and showers/bathrooms. Please note that there are no separate men/women facilities.

The other two buildings are sleeping areas, named the Carthouse (sleeps six in two rooms) and the Longhouse (sleeps 14 in three lockable rooms).

Thus, the whole site can accommodate 21 people in total over six rooms, including the wheelchair-access bedroom.

The Carthouse and the Longhouse sleeping buildings can be booked separately by two different parties. The kitchen /dining and bathroom is shared. We have a special offer for exclusive use; contact us for more details.

Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse is ideally situated for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and fishing, and perfect for stargazing in the Elan Valley Dark Sky Park. We offer a relaxing atmosphere set in spectacular scenery with something for everyone.

It is ideal for groups of friends or for a couple of families getting together.

Facilities

  • Car Parking
    • Storage for bicycles
  • Fully equipped kitchen with rangemaster, 2 fridges, 1 freezer, microwave, hob kettle, toaster
  • Dining area for 21 guests
  • WIFI internet
  • Wood burning stoves in kitchen and Longhouse
    Logs and kindling provided
    • Drying room
  • 3 toilets/2 showers
  • Garden & outdoor seating
    • Cob oven
  • Pets welcome

Things to Note

  • No phone signal (WIFI calling is available depending on your phone)
    Non Smoking
  • No heating in the sleeping areas
  • Off-grid electricity (generator and solar)
  • No linen provided

The Longhouse

Up to 14 people over 3 rooms: £280 per night.
We also require a refundable security deposit of £100.
Wheelchair friendly room: £17 (can only be booked as part of a reservation for the Carthouse or Longhouse, not as sole occupancy)

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The Carthouse

Up to 6 people over 2 rooms: £120 per night.
We also require a refundable security deposit of £100.
Wheelchair friendly room: £17 (can only be booked as part of a reservation for the Carthouse or Longhouse, not as sole occupancy)

Book the Carthouse below:

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Special Offer

If you wish to book the whole site, we offer a special offer of £380 per night. We also require a refundable security deposit of £100. You can initially book the whole site using the calendars above.
When you have done this, drop us an email and we can apply the discount price of £380.

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Tynllidiart Farmhouse https://elanvalley.org.uk/stay/tynllidiart-farmhouse/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:16:11 +0000 https://elanvalley.org.uk/?post_type=stay&p=25 Tynllidiart sleeps four people and is a delightfully quaint detached farm cottage located  above the Garreg Ddu reservoir and is truly nestled in the heart of the Elan...

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Tynllidiart sleeps four people and is a delightfully quaint detached farm cottage located  above the Garreg Ddu reservoir and is truly nestled in the heart of the Elan Valley. The property is accessed via a private single track from close to Penygarreg Dam and below Penbont Tearooms, which is less than a mile from the property, back along the reservoir to the property, approximately 0.7 miles in length. Tynllidiart is approximately 15 minutes from the Elan Valley Visitors Centre and just 8 miles outside the town of Rhayader.

This property is full of character with original beams, wooden partitions and exposed stonework plus large fire inglenook with log burner.

It holds a secluded spot in the Valley without encroaching domestic neighbours and is a great spot to wander out of your doorway for short walks, hikes, cycling, bird watching, fishing, astronomy or maybe all of the above! 

The property is off grid and is run by generator power, there is no phone signal or wifi so you really can get away from it all.

Accommodation

  • Sleeps: 4
  • Bedrooms: 1 King, 1 twin (narrow singles)
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Other Rooms: Kitchen-diner, living room, utility
  • Child-friendly: Yes
  • Pet-friendly: Yes

Facilities

  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Woodburner
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • TV & Freeview Channels
  • DVD
  • Heating included
  • Off-grid electricity
    (generator and solar)
  • Linen & Towels provided
  • Logs & Kindling included
  • Picnic Area
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Travel Cot & High Chair

Rates

For details and enquiries regarding short breaks please contact the Estates Office 01597 810449. Thank you.

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Book Now

To book simply use the month picker above the calendar to navigate to the month you wish to book. This property is let Saturday to Saturday so the bold numbers identify when reservations can commence. Part weeks / Short breaks are now available for December (Tuesday to Saturday, Saturday to Tuesday) and January on a trial basis, enquires can be made by calling 01597 810449 or emailing info@elanvalleytrust.org. If you have any trouble booking please call us on 01597 810449.

Please note that by filling in the following information you are consenting to your personal data being held. The data is held solely for the purposes of conducting the reservation and will not be shared or used for any other purposes.

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Penglaneinon Farmhouse https://elanvalley.org.uk/stay/penglaneinon-farmhouse/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:15:25 +0000 https://elanvalley.org.uk/?post_type=stay&p=23 Penglaneinon Farmhouse sleeps six people and is a self catered traditional farmhouse with sprawling views, set on a working hill farm in the Claerwen Valley. The farmhouse was...

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Penglaneinon Farmhouse sleeps six people and is a self catered traditional farmhouse with sprawling views, set on a working hill farm in the Claerwen Valley. The farmhouse was built in the 19th century and is surrounded by woodland, pasture and traditional hay meadows. It is accessed via a steep track, approximately 0.4miles from the main Claerwen Valley road and Penglaneinon is just 6.5 miles from the town of Rhayader with local amenities such as shops, cafes, post office, museum and leisure centre with swimming pool.

The house is warm and welcoming and has central heating throughout plus woodburner in the living room with firewood and kindling provided. The property also benefits from a ground floor twin bedroom and shower room, although there are single steps to the ground floor.

Residing in a secluded position overlooking the Caban Coch reservoir Penglaneinon is the only home in sight and provides a perfect getaway whether it is for a peaceful country respite, walking, bird watching or star gazing.

Accommodation

  • Sleeps: 6
  • Bedrooms: 1 Double, 2 twin
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Other Rooms: Kitchen-diner, living room, utility
  • Child-friendly: Yes
  • Pet-friendly: Yes

Facilities

  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Woodburner
  • Washing Machine
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • TV & Freeview Channels
  • DVD
  • Heating included
  • Off-grid electricity
    (generator and solar)
  • Linen & Towels provided
  • Logs & Kindling included
  • Picnic Area
  • Outdoor BBQ
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Travel Cot & High Chair

Rates

For details and enquiries regarding short breaks please contact the Estates Office 01597 810449. Thank you.

To view the tariff for Penglaneinon, use the drop down to select the property and press go.

Book Now

To book simply use the month picker above the calendar to navigate to the month you wish to book. This property is let Saturday to Saturday so the bold numbers identify when reservations can commence. Part weeks / Short breaks are now available for December and January on a trial basis, enquires can be made by calling 01597 810449 or emailing info@elanvalleytrust.org. If you have any trouble booking please call us on 01597 810449.

Please note that by filling in the following information you are consenting to your personal data being held. The data is held solely for the purposes of conducting the reservation and will not be shared or used for any other purposes.

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