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Plas Dolguog Hotel
Felingerrig, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8UJTelephone: 01654 702244
Fax: 01654 702530
Wales Tourist Board 3 Star Country Hotel
 Grade II listed country House set in 9 acres of mature grounds Single, double/twin, family and ground floor rooms panoramic views over Snowdonia National Park and beyond Colour remote TV and hospitality tray in all rooms Residents Lounge with log fire on cooler evenings WiFi internet access Afternoon cream teas Evening restaurant and bar meals Fully licensed bar All ensuite accommodation Walkers and Cyclists welcome Support Fair Trade Dogs in the hotel with permission Ideal base for touring the attractions of Mid Wales and the nearby beaches Easily accessible off the A489 Newtown Road to Machynlleth. The hotel lies 1.5 miles from the town clock. Celtica is in the town, the Centre for Alternative Technology is just 4 miles away, Talyllyn Railway is 16 miles and Aberdyfi beach just 11 miles by road. Machynlleth town centre is a short 15 minute walk through beautiful country lanes. Somewhere Special Since 1632  Guarded by the mountains of Powys and Meirionydd, bounded by the river Dulas and fine timbered slopes are the rich meadowlands originally owned by Guog, warrior son of one of the Princes of Wales. Here a fine house was built and since that day in the 6 th century Plas Dolguog has been somewhere special. The rear of the hotel offers panoramic views over the Dyfi Valley to Snowdonia National Park and the mountain ranges beyond. Enjoy a pleasant drink in the summer evenings relaxing in the quiet grounds watching the sun set, while the large lawn offers a safe area for children to free their days energies.  HISTORY The present building consists mainly of a large, early seventeenth century manor house with Victorian extensions. It was built by the Herbert family and it seems likely that the plaque on the front wall above the main doorway, dated 1632, relates to a major building works. During the early nineteenth century, Dolguog was in the ownership of Sir John Edwards of Plas Machynlleth. He was a wealthy landowner and owner of various mines in the district. Sir John was also the Member of Parliament for Montgomery Boroughs. On August 1st 1846, Plas Dolguog was part of a settlement on the marriage of Henry Vane-Tempest, later the Fifth Marques of Londonderry, and Mary Cornelia Edwards the daughter of Sir John Edwards. The property remained in the ownership of the Londonderry family until it was sold to Dr C V Lewis in 1951. Dolguog was the home of Dr Vernon Lewis (1879-1970) the well-known scholar, author and writer of hymns. He came here to live in retirement with his son, Dr C V Lewis, who was a local medical practitioner. In his later years Dr C V Lewis sold the house to Eileen and David Brown and shortly after that Dolguog came into the hands of the present owners who sensitively converted the house into an 8 bed roomed hotel, with the addition of a large conservatory restaurant to the rear of the hotel, and more recently the purchase of the 'Stable block' annexe boasting a further 4 ground floor bedrooms and 2 luxury rooms with balcony. Each individual room is pleasantly decorated and has en-suite (some bath, some shower) facilities with a colour TV and tea making facilities and direct dial telephones, perfect to relax in when away from home, or if you prefer there is Dolguog lounge or the bar lounge. English Breakfast is included in the price and is served in the Sweet Chestnut Room.  (Room 5) A standard twin room within the older part of the main house  (Room 3) A standard double room with balcony overlooking Dyfi Valley, within the older part of the hotel  (Room 20) A superior double/twin or family room with balcony within the Stables Annexe  (Room 7) Our four poster room with views south  (Room 6) Relaxing on the balcony, offering views over Dyfi Valley  (Room 18) Ground floor twin in Stables Annexe, views over hotel gardens Cu Og's Restaurant, with panoramic views over Snowdonia National Park, offers both traditional and vegetarian dishes. These are created by our head chef Barry John Lewis and his team, using the finest fresh local produce available. With the foothills of Snowdonia spread before you, enjoy a leisurely breakfast (Bank holidays only), linger over Sunday lunch or simply dine by candlelight watching the sunset slowly over the Dyfi Valley. The restaurant is open every evening for dinner or bar meal and is also open on Wednesday for snack lunches and Sundays for the traditional Sunday roast. The bar menu offers traditional and popular dishes and reflect the quality of fresh local produce. The children's menu is available with popular children's meals.  Reservations may be made by telephone, fax, email, or post. All weekends, Easter bank holidays and school holidays are extremely busy early bookings of these are strongly recommended. Plas Dolguog Hotel welcome corporate enquiries for both B&B and Dinner B&B. All rooms must be confimed at least 24 hours before date of arrival or a credit card number will secure your reservation. Plas Dolguog (pronounced Dol-gee-og) is in an ideal location for both business and pleasure, if you are visitng the Dyfi Valley or Mid Wales itself. ROOMS The bedrooms are individually decorated and furnished, and all have colour remote control Teletext TV, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, tea & coffee making facilities. Main Hotel First Floor Standard double/twin room with views over Snowdonia National Park B & B from £ 95.00 Superior Double/Twin or family room. B & B from £ 110.00 Four poster room. B & B from £ 90.00 Stable block annexe Ground floor Standard twin room overlooking hotel gardens. B & B from £ 60.00 Standard double room, overlooking hotel gardens with access to shared terrace. B & B from £ 90.00 Standard twin room, overlooking hotel gardens B&B from £150.00 First Floor A Superior/Twin room, overlooking hotel gardens B&B £110.00 Executive Suite overlooking hotel gardens with private balcony. B & B £150.00 All prices are inclusive of VAT. Breaks and group discounts available. Single room supplements apply. We are also licensed as a venue for civil wedding ceremonies, and can provide facilities for receptions etc for up to 140   Grandma's Garden Grandma's Garden encompasses nine acres consisting of mature grounds and new planting, rich in wild flowers and birds making it an idyllic place of peace. The garden walks take in views of the Dyfi Valley, the confluence of the River Dyfi and the River Dulas. The garden is a nature reserve in miniature having received the David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation for the last six years. In spring the daffodils, snowdrops, bluebells and scented azaleas will delight the senses. The Arboretum consists of over 50 species of tree and shrub. A veritable Aladdin's cave for tree lovers. Seven small gardens, designed to speak through the language of the senses which we have each been blessed, incorporate: a 'sight and light' garden; a garden of sound, scent and touch; Mother Nature's Magic garden; a garden of Other Realms; a Children's Enchanted Garden; a Celtic symbol of Infinity laid out just large enough to be able to walk its shape; and Humanity's Destiny Garden asking us to Dream the Vision of man uniting. Reflections, in the wildlife pond, of sky, nature and stones of the surrounding 16 stone circle captivate the senses with magical, mystical and restful qualities. Residents of the hotel are welcome to enjoy the garden free of charge. Admission is £3.50 for garden visitors - any donations would be gratefully received and used to further the work of the Seed of Life Peace Foundation and other local charitable projects. Machynlleth Town The ancient market town of Machynlleth with its interesting shops and watering holes, historic buildings and wide main street dominated by the clock tower is just 5 minutes drive or a short walk away.  Machynlleth is one of the most distinguished of Welsh towns and was to be Owain Glyndwr's capital during the 15th Century welsh rebellion against Henry IV's England. Part of Owain Glyndwr's Parliament House, the first and only Welsh Parliament so far, still stands in the main street and is used by the Wales Tourist Board and Heritage Centre. A Royal Charter dating from 1291 grants Machynlleth the right to a weekly street market which is held every Wednesday throughout the year on the town's main street.The town boats a colourful array of independent shops, offering a pleasant alternative to the usual collection of national retail chains found today A China Shop; The Fabric shop for end of lines and difficult to find bits; various clothes shops and a traditional shoe shop; gift shops; antique shops; CAT's quarry shop for alternative remedies and much more; 2 cycle shops; Spectrum gallery; the AGA shop; a dolls house miniatures speciality shop; toy shop; traditional ironmongers; Stages gallery selling local art; flower shop; stationery shop; and newsagents. There are various café's in amongst the shops offering fish & chips, kebabs and burgers, Indian curries, Vegetarian meals at the Quarry cafe, Chinese foods, and traditional favourites. There are over 25 independent shops, making Machynlleth the most interesting shopping centre for many miles. Machynlleth is also home to the Mid Wales Museum of Modern art and the Tabernacle Arts Centre. Here an ever changing exhibition of the very best of contemporary Welsh Art can be seen, with the occasional sculpture. Annual Events The town holds their big carnival in July with a week of events and evening entertainment on Carnival day. Machynlleth Music Festival (Y Gwyl) is held at the Tabernacle in August Food Fayre at Centre for Alternative Technology at the end of August Model Railway Exhibition August Bank Holiday weekend The Glyndwr Festival is the first week in September Nearby beaches Machynlleth is close to the seaside resorts by offers the mountainous backdrop away from the busy resort and salt air. On the north shore, Aberdyfi is perfect for families and sailors, it is an unspoilt seaside village with beautiful safe sandy beach. A few miles on is Tywyn offering a great promenade for walking and a good beach area for dogs, with the Honey Ice cream Factory - Halo foods, just a short drive from the beach. On the south shore, Ynyslas is vast, wild and abounds with shells and sea birds, the visitor centre offers an array of information on the flora and fauna and wildlife within the dunes. Over look the estuary to Aberdyfi and walk the boardwalk paths through the sand dunes to the sea shore. Borth is close by, a pebble beach and small seaside village with the Animalarium for visits. Aberystwyth town is the nearest shopping area and has a long promenade and sandy beach with a separate beach for dogs.  Local Attractions Centre for Alternative Technology King Arthurs Labyrinth Machinations Talyllyn Railway Ynys Hir RSPB Nature Reserve Corris Railway & Museum Corris Craft Centre Ceredigion Museum Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway Vale of Rheidol Railway Cardigan Bay Yacht Charter Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre - see wild Kites Llywernog Mine Museum & Caverns Magic of Life Butterfly House Devils Bridge Falls Llanfair Light Railway  Acitivities Dyfi Valley Shooting Ground Madian Quads & Laser Sport Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre Golf at Machynlleth, Borth & Aberdyfi Adrenalin Antics Dyfi Mountain Biking 'Cli-machx' track at Ceinws Kite Surfing Outward Bound Family Adventures X-treme Paintball games Rheidol & Abergwynant Horse Riding Centres Walking Fishing - Trout, Salmon & Sea Trout (we have fishing rights on our stretch of the River Dulas) Mid Wales remains one of the most unspoilt, yet accessible, areas of open countryside in Britain and scenically reflects the variety and beauty for which Wales is renowned. Machynlleth is the heart of Wales, both geographically and culturally, and is well placed for visits to castles, nature reserves and sandy beaches. Country craft centres, narrow gauge railways and magnificent scenery for walking abound. Finding us ! Situated overlooking Snowdonia National Park, Plas Dolguog is easily accessible being only a couple of hours scenic drive from the National motorway network. The A489 is a short stretch of road leading west into Machynlleth from the A470 Cemmaes Road junction 6 miles away. Most travellers from the Midlands use the motorway network as far west as Telford, then enter the area via Shrewsbury and Welshpool or Newtown.From South Wales the A470 runs straight up from Cardiff and the M4. From Northern England the scenic route down is through Bala and Dolgellau. An alternative is the A483 which comes down from Chester and Wrexham into Welshpool and is a faster route. The A487 provides access from Fishguard is SW Wales up to Bangor in North Wales.  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