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Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut

9.5 4 reviews

Well-equipped shepherd's hut for two in the Cambrian Mountains
A 25-minute drive to the Elan Valley; 40 minutes to Borth beach
Kingsize bed, and stove in the hut; private toilet, shower and kitchen

It’s a well-equipped place is Plynlimon Shepherd’s Hut: this little Powys rural retreat for two is kitted out with a kingsize bed, an electric woodburning-effect stove and comfy seating. And all the bits that won’t fit in the hut are in the converted stable just next door: a toilet and shower room and a kitchen area with camping stove, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer. Bed linen and towels are thrown in too – and there’s an outdoor area with patio and seating so you can sit and admire the lovely views around this pretty spot. Need some drinks and snacks to complete that picture? Stop by at the shops in Llanidloes, 10 minutes’ drive away. And it’s probably just as well that so much kit is provided, because it’s likely you’ll want to bring along a fair amount of stuff to make the most of the outdoor activities around the area. Your packing list might include walking boots (for walks in the surrounding Cambrian Mountains or nearby Elan Valley), a mountain bike (for hilly trails in the same areas), fishing kit (for days by the Clywedog Reservoir), beach kit (for outings to Borth beach, a 40-minute drive away)… Getting in and out, or round and about, should be straightforward at this site – it’s just off the A44, so there are no worries about lots of winding your way through lots of narrow lanes to get to your countryside pad.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut

Plynlimon House

Tyn-y-cwm

Llanidloes

Powys

Wales

SY18 6SU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.42206°N
-3.67°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.9 mi Post Office

3 mi Black Lion Hotel

5.7 mi The Groe

Rail

12 mi Caersws Rail Station

14.3 mi Machynlleth Rail Station

14.5 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station

Ferry

25.8 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

26.1 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Out into nature's big backyard, you go… there are river Severn footpaths through pine and spruce trees in Hafren Forest (10 minutes' drive)… stunning waterfalls at Devil’s Bridge Falls (20 minutes)… nature trails around the lake at Clywedog Reservoir (25 minutes)… Some of your other options include Elan Valley (25 minutes), where bike rides along the former Elan Valley railway are rather splendid, or the Red Kite Feeding Station (20 minutes), where you’ll get to be a fly on the wall for the kites’ daily feedings. The beach fans among you might like to take a soak at Borth beach (40 minutes), or tackle the waves head-on with surfing or windsurfing activities. If you time your visit for the right season, the sea will retreat back and reveal a fossilised forest with stumps from old trees (cool, right?). Now, what about some more old sites? Take a tour around the lead mine at Silver Mountain Experience (15 minutes) or get your brains going in one of their escape rooms. Similarly, there are mine building remains at the Bryntail Lead Mine Buildings (20 minutes). From Aberystwyth (35 minutes), you could take a steam train ride on the Vale of Rheidol Railway or have a simpler time shopping, eating out or strolling down the prom.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Borth	16.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	17.3 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberystwyth North	17.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	17.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi	18.2 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 14 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 17.4 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 20.9 mi

Powis Castle & Garden 26.7 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 27.5 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 28.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Pont ar Elan - Esgair y Llwyn - Cerrig Llwydion - Pont ar Elan 6.8 mi

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 7.3 mi

Penybont - Esgair Perfedd - Crug1 Ci - Penybont 9.5 mi

Penybont - North Lookout - South Lookout - Penybont 9.5 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 9.6 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely welcome , shepherds hut was spacious ! And very cosy .…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Debi H. Aug 2024

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Lovely welcome , shepherds hut was spacious ! And very cosy . The owners were welcoming , and made great ideas about what to do and where to go . Great setup , with a barn close by for all the extras that you would need .
A perfect base for visiting so many beautiful areas .

Disliked: Nothing not to like !!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything catered for.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Cora J. Aug 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Everything catered for.

Disliked: Could have done with a door so that the kitchen area could be closed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you had a nice time. Mark is going to make a top door this week 🤞😊. Hope to see you both again. Lou.

Perfect relaxing break in the most beautiful surroundings

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Nicole W. May 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Perfect hosts, friendly, welcoming and with lots of local knowledge. Brilliant to have own kitchen, loo and shower and one of the main reasons we chose Plynlimon. We didn't realise and were absolutely delighted to find that so many things were so thoughtfully provided, not to mention a scrumptious basket of goodies too. So kind and much appreciated. Everything is provided from a selection of glasses, crockery and pans to tea bags, filter coffee and condiments to lovely, thick towels. Breakfast of local produce ordered in advance and this was absolutely fantastic too. We visited so many local spots, walked for miles each day and enjoyed watching the birds from the decking of the hut and through the windows when it got chilly at night. We loved it and cannot wait to return.

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Location was excellent and the hosts were friendly and informative. The accomodation was…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous May 2023

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Location was excellent and the hosts were friendly and informative.
The accomodation was clean and exactly as advertised

We had a great stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut? Out into nature's big backyard, you go… there are river Severn footpaths through pine and spruce trees in Hafren Forest (10 minutes' drive)… stunning waterfalls at Devil’s Bridge Falls (20 minutes)… nature … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Plynlimon Shepherd's Hut?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more