
Hen Gapel is a traditional stone cottage in Mid Wales, sitting in a lush green valley just 5 miles from the market town of Machynlleth. A sparkling stream winds through the south-facing enclosed garden and you cross a wooden bridge just to reach the front door. Ancient beamed ceilings and a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burner give this place real character.
The surrounding Cambrian Mountains offer excellent walking and cycling straight from the door. Tywyn Beach is just 13 miles away with miles of sandy dunes stretching to Aberdyfi. Wake up to birdsong and sheep in the distance. This is proper Welsh countryside.
Hen Gapel sleeps 4 as standard across 3 bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has views over the stream and countryside.
Hen Gapel is a traditional stone cottage in Mid Wales, sitting in a lush green valley just 5 miles from the market town of Machynlleth. A sparkling stream winds through the south-facing enclosed garden and you cross a wooden bridge just to reach the front door. Ancient beamed ceilings and a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burner give this place real character.
The surrounding Cambrian Mountains offer excellent walking and cycling straight from the door. Tywyn Beach is just 13 miles away with miles of sandy dunes stretching to Aberdyfi. Wake up to birdsong and sheep in the distance. This is proper Welsh countryside.
Hen Gapel sleeps 4 as standard across 3 bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has views over the stream and countryside. Two single rooms are peaceful and cosy with one offering an extra sofa bed for a 5th guest on request. The large lounge has plenty of sofas and a spacious kitchen/diner seats everyone comfortably.
Machynlleth (5 miles) has cafes, restaurants and shops. The Tabernacle Arts Centre is 5 miles away. Tywyn Beach is 13 miles. Centre for Alternative Technology is 3 miles north of Machynlleth.
Hen Gapel suits families and couples who want genuine peace and quiet in beautiful Welsh countryside. The stream garden alone makes it worth booking.
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A sparkling stream runs through the garden and guests cross a wooden bridge to reach the front door. Truly special.
The large lounge has a stone inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Perfect for cool Welsh evenings after a day outdoors.
The well-kept garden faces south with lawns flowerbeds and a patio dining area. Great for sunny afternoons with birdsong all around.
Original beamed ceilings and traditional stonework give Hen Gapel real character that modern holiday lets simply cannot match.
The market town of Machynlleth is just 5 miles away with cafes restaurants and shops all within easy reach.
Surrounded by woodland with the Cambrian Mountains nearby. Guests love waking up to birdsong and the sound of the stream below.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Hen Gapel by car head towards Machynlleth in Mid Wales and follow local roads into the valley. The postcode SY16 5RU will guide you in and there is on-site parking available on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Machynlleth which sits on the Cambrian Line with services from Birmingham and Shrewsbury. From the station it is approximately 5 miles to the property and a local taxi can get you there easily.
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Postcode: SY20 8AE
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Postcode: SY20 8AJ
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