Tyncornel Hostel
Rural Hostel in Cambrian Mountain countryside
Tyncornel Hostel, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6PH
Call Janet or Richard on 01980 629259
Overview
Tyncornel Hostel is a remote former farmhouse in the hills, with a cosy wood-burning stove. Favoured by walkers, cyclists, bird watchers and lovers of solitude it is in the beautiful Doethie valley on the Cambrian Way long distance footpath. There are comfortable wooden bunk beds and good self-catering facilities. You can enjoy the wild open moorlands of the Elenydd uplands and you can walk the old drovers road to Dolgoch Hostel. Other attractions include the Cors Caron National Nature Reserve, the Red Kite Centre and museum in Tregaron, Teifi Pools, Llyn Brianne reservoir, Dolaucothi Roman gold mines, Strata Florida Abbey and the National Trust's Llanerchaeron country house.This accommodation is featured on our map of South Wales and Pembrokeshire and here is its own website.
Details
Beds & Rooms:
16: 2x8.Open:
12th April 2021. Reception 5pm -11pm, 7am -10am.Price per night:
£14 per adult, £7 (under 18s). Whole hostel bookings £200 and private rooms available. Campers £8.Booking:
Advisable, essential mid November to mid March. Book online or by email or phone.Directions:
Road from Llanddewi-Brefi, near Tregaron, follow hostel signs SE 7m (last mile track). Or bridle path up Doethie valley on the Cambrian Way (Llandovery 15 m), or byway 2m NW from Soar y Mynydd chapel.Public Transport:
Trains: Aberystwyth 28m, Llanwrtyd Wells 16m, Cynghordy 12m. Coach: X40 (Cardiff - Aberystwyth) Lampeter 15m. Bus: 585 (Lampeter- Tregaron) Llanddewi-Brefi 7m.Walks:
Long Distance Walks Cambrian Way
Reopening 2021 Mountains in the UK Accommodation for Cyclists Youth Hostels Eco Hostels Available to Individuals Mid Wales & Welsh Borders
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Latest Blog about Tyncornel Hostel
How the most remote hostel in Wales achieved 10,000 overnights after being rescued from closure by volunteers.
May 21st 2019
Ty’n Cornel hostel has welcomed walkers, cyclists and other visitors since 1967. Since 2007 it has been operated entirely by volunteers through Elenydd Wilderness Hostels, a charitable trust.
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News & Offers from Tyncornel Hostel
Re-opening for weekends from 12th April
March 16th 2021
Ty’nCornel Hostel, will be welcoming guests from the 12th April. Bookings will be for sole use initially. That means that if 1 camper, 1 individual or one household books, they will have the hostel to themselves until the legislation allows guests to share facilities again. Advance bookings only please at this stage.
The same rules will apply to our sister hostel, Dolgoch. The only difference to note is that Dolgoch will be open 7 days a week. You can walk along an old Drover’s track from one hostel to the other over the scenic Cambrian mountains. The walk is around 5 miles. Why not book one night at each hostel and indulge yourself in a mini adventure?

Welcome the Spring in Mid-Wales!
December 19th 2019
Ty’n Cornel Hostel in Mid-Wales still has plenty of room over the Easter holidays. Come and see the lambs in the fields, the primroses in the garden and signs of Spring all around. You may even hear the cuckoo!
Ty’n Cornel is in a tranquil and sunny spot at the head of the beautiful Doethie Valley. There are lots of walks and mountain bike rides right from the hostel door.

Get a Green Voucher by arriving at this hostel on foot or by bike
June 11th 2018
Exchange your Green Voucher for a half price stay at Dolgoch or Tyncornel Hostel
The Elenydd Wilderness Trust hostels are giving Green Vouchers to anyone arriving at their hostels on foot or bike. These vouchers entitle the holder to a half price stay at either of the hostels at a later date. Dolgoch and Tyncornel Hostels are in the wild and stunningly beautiful Cambrian Mountains a days walk apart, ideal for an adventure by bike or one foot. They were converted from Isolated farmhouses situated near old drovers’ roads in the wild and stunningly beautiful Cambrian Mountains. Tyncornel Youth Hostel has been a traditional YHA simple hostel for many years and now offers comfort and company to walkers and cyclists as part of the Independent Hostels UK network. It has a new wood-burning stove and stone fireplace fitted in time for the 2017 winter.


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