Toad Hall
Welsh Hostels : hostel in the Dovey Estuary close to Machynlleth and Snowdonia
Toad Hall, Railway Terrace, Doll St, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BH
Call Will on 01654 700597 or 07866 362507 or text 07962 995168
Overview
Toad Hall sits beside the River Dovey, close to Snowdonia National Park. It is near to the centre of the lively town of Machynlleth, which has an alternative feel and a popular annual comedy festival. NCN Cycle route 8 and Glyndwrs Way route pass through the town. Cader Idris mountain is 6 miles away. Toad Hall has a three bed-roomed self contained accommodation unit above the owner's family home. There is a mixture of family, double and twin rooms and full bedding is supplied. There is a small self-catering kitchen and a single shower room. There is a very large games room with seating around an open fire (occasionally lit) which is available for use until 9 at night. The accommodation has modern gas fired central heating and double glazing. There is a small flat garden suitable for camping, and a small workshop for bike repair/storage. Under 18s and well behaved dogs welcome by agreement. Please book in advance. If there is no answer on the landline please phone the mobile or send a text.This accommodation is featured on our map of Snowdonia and North Wales.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
9: 1x4(dbl+twin), 1x3(dbl+sgl), 1x2(twin)Open:
Not always open, please phone to find out and always pre-book. Please vacate rooms from 12 - 1 pm for cleaning. No arrivals after 11pm please.Price per night:
£20 pp. Reductions (e.g. for groups) negotiableBooking:
Advance booking necessary - phone on the day if necessary. Payment in advance possible. Mobile SMS, text message or email are a good way to book as the phone is not always manned.Directions:
Toad Hall is situated directly behind the car park of the Texaco petrol station. Texaco garage is on the main road in Machynlleth very close to the local railway station.Public Transport:
200m to train station (services to the Midlands, North Wales and Aberystwyth). 100m to Lloyds coaches depot and local bus stopWalks:
Long Distance Walks Snowdonia way
Wales Coast Path
Lon Las Cymru
Mountains in the UK Dark Sky Areas Camping Available to Individuals
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News & Offers from Toad Hall
Self-contained accommodation in Machynlleth
March 9th 2021
Toad Hall will be operating as self contained accommodation this spring. It will open as soon as the Welsh Government allows, with restrictions on households and groups sizes as required by the rules in place.
We plans to revert to operating as hostel style accommodation available by the room, as soon as the pandemic allows. We are also looking forward to welcoming back groups of outdoor enthusiasts.
Simple cyclists accommodation in Machynlleth, ideal for those undertaking the Lon Las Cymru cycle challenge.
February 16th 2020
Right on the route, 140 miles from Cardiff Bay with 110 miles to get to Holyhead. Toad Hall is in the thriving market town of Machynlleth. The hostel consists of a three bed-roomed self contained unit above the owner’s home, with private rooms and fully made up beds. The garden is ideal for camping and there’s a small workshop for bike repair/storage.
The Lon Las Cymru cycles route runs from Cardiff or Chepstow to Holyhead, passing through the mountains of Wales. It passes through the Brecon Beacons and Snowdonia National Parks and over the Black Mountains and Cambrian Mountains of mid-Wales, taking in some of the most stunning landscapes in Britain.
Simple guest house style accommodation at Toad Hall
June 21st 2019
Toad Hall does not have bunks and most guests have private rooms with the beds made up with freshly laundered bedding.
Booking a room here is more like staying in a simple B&B with no breakfast provided. With notice we can buy food in for the guest and leave it for them in the self catering kitchen.
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