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:
All year. 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
This accommodation is near mountains, is available to individuals and is an 'Eco Hostel'. It is on the Re-opening for Summer 2020 page, the present or past youth hostel page and the Cambrian Way.
It has availability at February Half Term, Easter, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and Whitsun Half Term and August Bank Holiday.
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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
Tyncornel is reopening soon!
September 16th 2020
With great joy the owners of Tyncornel would like to announce the reopening date the 9th of October
On a reduced operating schedule of Friday to Sunday with no camping available for the time being. Fortunately however the gorgeous Welsh countryside will still be here to greet you. Unwind for a weekend in such luscious scenery. Booking is necessary and more information can be found on the website
With regret due to Covid-19 Dolgoch and Ty’nCornel Hostels will be shut from 21st March until further notice
March 18th 2020
We have blocked off the possibility of people booking for the rest of the year at present but will open it up again once we see the way to being open again when the situation improves. We are giving those who have booked their money back (or the option of us keeping it for a future visit).
It was decided last night that, in view of the current situation, we had no real alternative but to close both Tyncornel and Dolgoch hostels until further notice. There is a notice now on our website saying “With regret due to Covid-19 that Dolgoch and Ty’nCornel Hostels will be shut from 21st March until further notice.”
We have blocked off the possibility of people booking for the rest of the year at present but will open it up again once we see the way to being open again when the situation improves. We are, of course, giving those who have booked their money back (or the option of us keeping it for a future visit).
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.
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