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Something Different in Mid Wales

Surprising finds. Those experiences and activities that make for great adventures.
Look closer at Mid Wales and you’ll find we’re home to some unique experiences.
For the best out of the ordinary things to see and do during your visit, you’ve come to the right place.

Off the Beaten Track

Mid Wales is not really a mainstream destination, which is part of what makes it good. The things worth doing here tend to be the ones you would not find anywhere else.

Heritage railways wind through valleys that roads never reached, using lines built to serve lead mines and quarries over a century ago. The Vale of Rheidol, Talyllyn and Welshpool lines all still run, mostly thanks to dedicated volunteers.

Guided tours with local experts can take you to places that are hard to find on your own, from hidden waterfalls in the Cambrian Mountains to Iron Age hillforts on ridgelines above the Severn Valley.

Unique experiences include foraging walks, farm visits, bushcraft sessions and photography workshops. These work well as a change of pace, especially on a longer stay when you want to do something you have not done before.

Check individual pages for what is available and book ahead where possible, as most run in small groups.

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Llangorse Multi Activity Centre | Campsite

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
01874 658272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

The on-site camping area at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National is in an informal location with stunning views overlooking Llangorse Lake.

Price
Price £9.50 to £13.00 per person per night
Llanfair Slate Caverns

Address

Cae-Cethin, Llanfair, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2SA

Telephone
01766 780247

childrensfarm2@tiscali.co.uk

HARLECH

Llanfair Slate Caverns, one mile south of Harlech in Gwynedd, offers a self-guided walk through man-made slate caverns deep underground. Suitable for all ages and welcoming well-behaved dogs, with free parking, plus an on-site café and gift shop. No…
Warren Parc

Address

Penegoes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8NN

Telephone
01654 702054

info@warrenparc.co.uk

Machynlleth

Warren Parc near Machynlleth cater exclusively for family owned caravan and chalet style holiday homes. Whether you're a retired couple, mature single or young family, the park is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Welsh countryside and…
CARAD TimeScape Rhayader

Address

Unit 2, East St Enterprise Park, East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5ER

Telephone
01597 810194

all@carad.org.uk

Rhayader

Explore the story of Rhayader through time - from ancient origins to modern-day life. Timescape Rhayader is a hands-on museum and experience space where history, people, and place come together. Set within the CARAD Centre, this exhibition brings to…
The Bell Country Inn | Meeting Room

Address

The Bell Country Inn, Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6DY

Telephone
01597 823959

thebellcountryinn@outlook.com

Llandrindod Wells

Small meeting room venue near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, seating around 12. Wi-Fi, screen and flipchart available. Suitable for meetings and training sessions. Enquire for details.
Centre for Alternative Technology | Stay

Address

Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

Telephone
01654 705950

Machynlleth

CAT’s on-site accommodation is housed within the WISE building, a beautifully designed and award winning eco facility right in the middle of the Visitor Centre. Visitors can dine in CAT's vegetarian café and enjoy free access to the Visitor Centre.

Price
Price £40.00 per person per night to £80.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Yr Hen Stablau

Address

Pantlludw, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9JR

Telephone
01654 702218

stablau@selfcateringcottagewales.co.uk

Machynlleth

Yr Hen Stablau in southern Snowdonia just I mile from Machynlleth, sleeps 6 and has ground floor wheelchair access. The cottage is an energy efficient building renovated with local slate and timber. Beautiful garden,1 mile to Wales Coast Path and 8…

Price
Price £590.00 per unit per week
Garden Cottage at Torrent Walk Cottages

Address

Plas Hen, Brithdir, Dolgellau, United Kingdom, LL40 2RG

Telephone
01341 422783

richards@torrentwalkcottages.com

Brithdir, Dolgellau

Dog Friendly Self-Catering Cottage - Sleeping 5 in 3 rooms with beautiful views over Cader Idris, Snowdonia.
Real log fire and Wifi available.
Great for couples, short breaks, family escapes and walking holidays. Dogs accepted at a surcharge of…

Price
Price £630.00 to £830.00 per unit per week
Bala Backpackers

Address

32 Tegid Street, Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7EL

Telephone
01678 521700

info@bala-backpackers.co.uk

Bala

Hostel-style value Tourist Accommodation in 1800's character buildings, refurbished, offering essential provision with a hint of luxury. Located in the town of Bala, famous for its Lake and White Water River. Sleeps 31.

Price
Price £25.00 to £65.00 per person per night
Collfryn Farm Cottages

Address

Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6TQ

Telephone
01938 590080

thebrambles2009@btinternet.com

Powys

Collfryn Farm Cottages are five beautifully renovated Georgian farm buildings overlooking fields, orchards, landscaped courtyard and a working organic farm. They are located in an unspoilt valley in Mid Wales near the Welsh border.

Price
Price £590.00 to £890.00 per unit per week
Abermaw | Barmouth

Address

Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LS

Telephone
01341 280556

info@barmouth-wales.co.uk

Barmouth

Barmouth is one of the most picturesque resorts on the Welsh coast and is surrounded by the unrivalled splendour of the Snowdonia National Park.
Penbeili Mawr Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Penbeili Mawr Farm Holiday Cottages, Coed Y Bryn, Llandysul, Cerdigion, SA44 5NA

Telephone
01239 851703

holidays@penbeilicottages.co.uk

Llandysul

At Penbeili Farm Holiday Cottages, our goal is to offer our guests a comfortable stay with all the little extras that make a big difference.Dairy Cottage (sleeps 6) has a large, fenced, child friendly garden and Cowshed Cottage (sleeps 2) has a…

Price
Price £300.00 to £750.00 per unit per week
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

Address

The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY

Telephone
01766 513402

info@whr.co.uk

Porthmadog

The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.
Blue Monday Coffee | Online Shop

Address

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Blue Monday Coffee is for the open minded and curious. We are a small local company based in the Welsh countryside. We are flexible and creative and you can guarantee our coffee will be freshly roasted. We understand individuality is important and…
holidaycottages.co.uk

Address

Wales, Locations throughout Wales

Telephone
01237 426 255

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

Locations throughout Wales

A beautiful collection of personally inspected self-catering holiday cottages throughout Wales and the rest of the UK.
Brandy House Farm | PODcamping & Glamping

Address

Felindre, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1YL

Telephone
01547 510 282

info@brandyhousefarm.co.uk

Knighton

Camping pods, the Wild Rose caravan, and two hikers’ pitches for small tents at Brandy House Farm in Felindre, near Knighton, Powys, right on Glyndŵr’s Way. Two small pods sleep 2, the larger pod sleeps 2 adults and 2 children, and the caravan…

Price
Price £40.00 to £90.00 per unit per night
Barn View Cottages | Beech Cottage

Address

The Old Farm House, Drainbyrion, Old Hall, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6PW

Telephone
01686 413527

fjhough@hotmail.com

Old Hall, Llanidloes

Beech Cottage is a two-bedroom property sleeping three guests near Llanidloes, with wide views across open countryside and the Severn Valley. It’s part of a small group of cottages and offers a peaceful base for adults looking to unwind and explore…
Gwesty Pen-y-Bont Hotel

Address

Pen-y-Bont Hotel, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

Telephone
01654 782285

info@penybonthotel.co.uk

Tywyn

A 16th Century Coaching Inn with a spectacular location on Llyn Mwyngil (Talyllyn Lake) near Cadair Idris in the heart of southern Eryri (Snowdonia). Enjoy Bed & Breakfast in one of our five letting rooms, with a hearty Welsh Breakfast by the log…

Price
Price £180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Bryn Cleifion | Bettws Hall

Address

Bryn Cleifion Hall, Mallwyd, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9HW

Telephone
01686650628

selina@bettwshall.com

Machynlleth

Bryn Cleifion Hall and Lodge are two self catering properties in Snowdonia National Park in Mallwyd.
Bryn Cleifion Hall sleeps up to 8 in 5 en suite bedrooms and has a modern kitchen, a sitting room with open fire and an acre of lawns. Outside…

Price
Price £850.00 to £1,750.00 per unit per week
Portmeirion | Mermaid Spa

Address

Portmerion Village, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 772444

spa@portmeirion.wales

Porthmadog

The Mermaid Spa removes you a little from your normal life and touches you with a little of the magic of the Portmeirion experience. Each visitor to the Spa is unique, treated throughout the whole experience as special.