Perfect up to 40 bed venue for group activity, education and large family celebrations, Corris Hostel offers a very special atmosphere that disengages the stresses of the outside world. The award winning hostel is renowned as a spiritual haven with its easy going atmosphere with local paintings and art, chill out areas, cosy wood fires and a library. Homely large common room ideal both for gatherings and educational studies. Fibre hi-speed Wi-Fi. Outside the terraced landscaped gardens provide an inspirational environment for even the largest groups. Nestled in the foothills of Cadair Idris, the hostel enjoys splendid views overlooking Corris Village in the Dulas valley, situated in the Snowdonia National Park. Down river are the Dyfi Biosphere nature reserves and miles of golden beaches at Aberdyfi, while the lofty Cadair Idris nestles in the next valley. The Centre for Alternative Technology is also close by. With numerous walking trails and off road cycle roads, it is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The Dyfi Bike Park, designed by former world champion Dan Atherton is just 3 miles down the valley.
Groups only sole usage. Minimum 2 nights. From £400 per night mid week
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Directions:
GR 753 080. We are in the mountain village of Corris, 6 miles north of Machynlleth. At Braich Goch turn off A487 into Corris. At Slaters Arms pub turn left, hostel is 150m uphill just beyond a small residents car park. Guests' cars are requested to unload by hostel and park in (free) main carpark in village, only couple mins walk away.
Public Transport :
Transport: Buses 30, T2, 34 and X28 pass Machynlleth train station on the Cambrian Coast line with connection to Aberystwyth and Birmingham.
Looking for a 3 night sole usage group venue over the August Bank Holiday weekend? We offer a homely and uplifting family atmosphere in an inspiring mountain village. Good pub and many activities close by. Check us out.
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30 years aniversary at Corris Independent Hostel
April 20th 2022
16th April 2022 is a special day. Thirty years ago and a Good Friday, 15th April 1992, Corris Youth Hostel re-opened to the public after a major refurbishment. The hostel had been gutted and as the first visitors were arriving, the workmen were leaving. There was a mutual meeting point where they shared a glass of wine. In addition, the school building is 150 years old this year.
Accommodating only groups right now, the hostel is very much in slumbers, a place of reflection and calming uplift. It is just too quiet here for a serious celebration, so perhaps a day of reflection in the garden, which is awakening with spring and always a great place to chill.
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Retreat to Corris. A homely hostel with vibrant energy
February 25th 2020
There couldn’t be a better fit for retreat locations. In the Snowdonia national park Corris hostel provides a wonderful atmosphere to relax and reset your body and mind.
Eco hostel with homely, tranquil and uplifting ambiance and sense of well-being with a Celtic expression. Places of reflection within the ‘nature-scaped’ gardens. Ideal for groups seeking a meditation/healing environment and church/religious groups on retreat, workshop or summer camp. Two staff members trained in healing modalities.
Corris Hostel left the youth hostel association in 2004 even when it was a youth hostel it was something extra special. An independently owned youth hostel, artistic, quirky and caring.