Llanfyllin Workhouse Bunkhouse, Y Dolydd, Workhouse, Llanfyllin, SY22 5LD

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Self catering accommodation near the Berwyn Mountains

Stay in one of the last remaining Victorian workhouses still open to the public. The well equipped bunkhouse at Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse offers a unique holiday experience. Set in 6.5 acres of beautifully peaceful grounds, Y Dolydd Workhouse is a registered charity owned and managed by the community to renovate and conserve the largest community funded heritage project in Wales.

Handy for Welshpool, Oswestry & Shrewsbury and close to the Berwyn Mountains National Nature Reserve, it has access to a range of outdoor and adventure activities including scrambling, water sports, walking and cycling. Nearby attractions include Lake Vyrnwy and Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, the tallest single drop waterfall in the UK and Revolution bike park.

The Bunkhouse sleeps 20 (all bunks) and is open all year. There is a cafe on site (closed Tuesdays and Thursdays). Y Dolydd is also a venue and is available for exclusive hire for your wedding, private party, festival, conference or meeting. The History Centre is open daily 10am - 5pm, is free to enter and is well worth a visit to learn more about the building and the people who lived and worked in it.
The well equipped, community run bunkhouse at Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse is handy for Welshpool & Shrewsbury and close to the Berwyn Mountains. With access to a wide range of adventurous activities including Lake Vyrnwy, Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall (the tallest in the UK) and Revolution bike park. Visit the on-site cafe and the free History Centre to learn more about the building and the people who lived and worked in it.
Stay in one of the last remaining Victorian workhouses still open to the public. The well equipped bunkhouse at Y Dolydd Llanfyllin Workhouse offers a unique holiday experience. Set in 6.5 acres of beautifully peaceful grounds, Y Dolydd Workhouse is a registered charity owned and managed by the community to renovate and conserve the largest community funded heritage project in Wales.

Handy for Welshpool, Oswestry & Shrewsbury and close to the Berwyn Mountains National Nature Reserve, it has access to a range of outdoor and adventure activities including scrambling, water sports, walking and cycling. Nearby attractions include Lake Vyrnwy and Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, the tallest single drop waterfall in the UK and Revolution bike park.

The Bunkhouse sleeps 20 (all bunks) and is open all year. There is a cafe on site (closed Tuesdays and Thursdays). Y Dolydd is also a venue and is available for exclusive hire for your wedding, private party, festival, conference or meeting. The History Centre is open daily 10am - 5pm, is free to enter and is well worth a visit to learn more about the building and the people who lived and worked in it.

This accommodation is featured on our map of Snowdonia and North Wales and here is its own website.

Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    20: 1x4, 2x8
  • Open:

    All year.
  • Price per night:

    Per Person Mar-Oct £22 - £25, Nov-Feb to £30 - £34 including bedding. Groups of 15+ are guaranteed sole use of the bunkhouse.
  • Booking:

    Book by phone, email or via Booking.com
  • Directions:

    Llanfyllin is on A490 Oswestry to Welshpool road. The Workhouse is the large Victorian building on the right just before you enter town.
  • Public Transport :

    Trains: Shrewsbury & Welshpool. Buses to Welshpool. The Tanat Valley Bus runs a request stop service from Welshpool which drops at the gate.
  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Offas Dyke Path Glyndwr's Way
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dBedding provided
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
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Llanfyllin Workhouse can be hired for your wedding or function

May 30th 2022

We have 2 indoor venue/meeting rooms, a 5 star professional catering kitchen, a fully licensed bar, a 20 bed bunkhouse and 6.5 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens to explore and enjoy, making us the perfect site for your wedding, private party, festival, conference or meeting.

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Stay with the ghosts of the past at the last remaining Victorian workhouse open to the public.

January 31st 2022

Support the registered charity, Y Dolydd, in developing the bunkhouse, museum, and “digging up” lost history.

Stay where your ancestors once, in desperation, resorted to having their lives dedicated to hard labor in torrential conditions. The adjoining history centre is open 10am-5pm allowing you to discover the past hat went down in the very rooms you’re staying in!

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The Lonely Tree of Llanfyllin

May 15th 2019

A story of a local landmark and the attempt to save it.  The Lonely Tree was an iconic part of the community and the fact it was horizontal was not stopping anyone!  It was entered into the competition to be Welsh Tree of the Year in the October after it blew over, and won! Then in 2015 it was entered into the European Tree of the year competition.  This is a story of community endeavour, tenacity and wishful thinking.   It only needs a Hollywood ending to finish the tale.  

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