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• Private Garden
• Golf Course nearby (Aberdyfi)
• Fishing nearby
• Beach nearby (Aberdyfi)
• Pub nearby (1 mile)
• In the Countryside (peaceful)
• Near the Coast
• Washer/Dryer
• Microwave
• Gas Cooker
• Electricity included in price
• Heating included in price
• Bedding included in price (organic)
• Open fire/wood burner (fuel provided)
• TV with Freeview
• CD
• Hi-Fi

Yr Hen Stablau is Welsh for The Old Stables. The conversion has been
designed to preserve existing walls and features, use the original stone,
slates and timbers, and make the building energy efficient. Features are -
Heating by LPG gas and solar energy - environmentally cleaner than oil or
electricity
Draught lobby to reduce heat loss
Porch with glazing to prevent draughts and use solar energy.
Double glazing of all windows
Thick insulation and draught sealing of roof and walls.
Low solvent organic paint on all walls
Organic bed linen and duvets
Underfloor heating with 92% efficiency boiler.
Passive ventilation, reducing energy use.
Woodburning stove using on site logs.

The Accommodation
Ground floor: sitting room with french windows on to a slate terrace and
woodland view; kitchen/dining room with high ceiling, original beams and
farmland view, modern fittings; pantry; double bedroom; shower room/WC;
hall; lobby. First floor: two twin bedrooms with original beams; landing;
WC.
Elec, gas & CH included; woodstove, one load logs incl; radio & digital TV;
washing machine/dryer; microwave; fridge; freezer; spring water supply
UV filtered; linen provided.
Smoking outside. Pets welcome but dogs must be kept away from the sheep
in neighbouring farms.
Ample parking. Shops 1 mile

DISABLED ACCESS
Ground floor of Yr Hen Stablau is fully wheelchair accessible, including a
bedroom, shower room and toilet, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, hall
and access to the terraces front and back. All door handles disability
friendly, and colour scheme is planned for good visibility of doors, windows,
handles, floors, worktops and cupboards. Front door entrance level with the
road.

Visitors have access to a footpath through the wonderful garden. It is at its
best in spring and early summer with a stunning display of rhododendrons
and azaleas.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Walking - access to 2 mile nature trail and long walks further afield eg
Cadair Idris.
Machynlleth (1 mile) – unspoilt market town with independent shops,
swimming pool, Y Tabernacl arts centre, Owain Glyndwr Centre, pubs and
restaurants
Mountain bike hire & trails from Machynlleth
Centre for Alternative Technology (3 miles) - displays and activities on
renewable energy and sustainable living
Seaside - Aberdyfi (8 miles) with 5 miles of sandy beach, Yacht Club,
watersports
Children’s activities - Talyllyn Steam Railway, Dyfi Active
King Arthur’s Labyrinth, pony trekking
Birdwatching - Ynyshir nature reserve (6 miles), Red Kite Safaris
(book in advance)
Golf: Aberdyfi, Harlech (top championship courses in N Wales),
Borth, Machynlleth.
Fishing - book in advance through the New Dovey Fishing Association
Machynlleth Festival - last week in August with art & music