Welcome to the Bunkhouse
Hidden away in that charming but little known stretch of Wales that lies between historic Offa’s Dyke and the rugged magnificence of Snowdonia, the bunkhouse gives you the ideal location for a wealth of outdoor activities - from hill and mountain walking, mountain biking, road biking, downhill biking, white water rafting, high wire courses, climbing, D of E, canoeing, kayaking and abseiling to lake swimming, sailing, raft building, gorge walking, orienteering, eating and drinking well, racing hovercraft & quad bikes, game & clay pigeon shooting, archery, golf and sports centre activities, riding on steam trains, horse riding, pony trekking, bird-watching, sightseeing, fishing, photography, sketching , painting or just relaxed rambling through the heart of stunningly beautiful Welsh countryside - you can even go shopping or use the health spa!
At the head of a lovely, tranquil valley, on the thousand foot contour, the Bunkhouse nestles into the Powys hillside close by Foelortho, an ancient and historic farmhouse - one of the few remaining ‘cruck buildings’ in Wales. From the Bunkhouse a spectacular twelve mile view stretches out in front of you to the Berwyn mountains while behind you the pre-Roman track Llwybr Heulen (Helen’s Way) winds up to Clawdd Mawr, the once-fortified Celtic earthwork.
Bunkhouse Video
Video showing even more pictures of the Bunkhouse and surrounding area: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIAkSm1SwII It covers just about everything!
Farmhouse Video
Did you know you can book the Farmhouse (sleeps 15 / 17) as well as the Bunkhouse? Have a look at the Farmhouse Tab or go to http://www.FarmhouseInWales.com or watch a short YouTube video at: http://youtu.be/rksNOApUqFE?hd=1
Gardens Video
The garden has been used as a film set several times. See short YouTube video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnkbVoi-cDw
Directions
Directions from Oxford / London & local maps: http://fc.radley.org.uk/~wocm/PDF/Directions.pdf
Mountain Bike
The famous Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Trail: http://youtu.be/bTxYufvp5aA?hd=1
Riding from Pystyll Rhaeadr Waterfall back to the Farmhouse and Bunkhouse: http://youtu.be/0Cve69hSxDk?hd=1
Ride around the very beautiful Lake Vyrnwy (a wonderful family ride) & three other routes:
http://youtu.be/iOfgBU7JUS4?hd=1
Mountain Bike or Walk to Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Bar from Foel Ortho Farmhouse & Bunkhouse http://youtu.be/fAtYRV1_7NI?hd=1
Revolution Downhill Bike Park - just over the hill!
The UK's newest freeride and downhill mountain bike park with uplift service. Family run, owned and built - by riders, for riders! www.revolutionbikepark.co.uk
To get there from Bunkhouse is two minutes by car or ride there: http://youtu.be/LJq_S6YiqtY?hd=1 See one of the routes at: http://youtu.be/OvQ_bSpCfv0?hd=1
Mountain Bike Trail Centre - Llandegla Forest
If you really can't get enough locally, you can spend the day at the awesome Mountain Bike Trails and picturesque Walks in Coed Llandegla Forest, North Wales which is only 45 mins away. They have a bike repair shop, a café, a jet wash for bikes and some breath-taking trails from family groups to beginners and black runs and jumps. Ruthin Road, Llandegla, Wrexham, LL11 3AA. Tel 01978 751656 www.coedllandegla.com
There are hundreds of Youtube Videos of the routes, such as: http://youtu.be/ikd1CbqChSc
Download a map of the trails here: http://www.coedllandegla.com/download.php?id=2
Walks
There are walks for all tastes and abilities. They range from easy and beautiful family walks to the extremely hard but magnificent! A few of the wonderful walks can be seen below.
Aran Fawddwy Walk - The highest Mountain in the UK South of Snowdon http://youtu.be/e9Nmkx8VR30?hd=1
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall to Cadair Berwyn Walk http://youtu.be/PkDh89MxyCQ?hd=1 Walk from the stunning Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall (which at 240 ft tall, is taller than Niagara Falls and the highest waterfall in Wales & England and is also one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.
Mountain Bike or Walk to Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Bar / Pub from Foel Ortho Farmhouse & Bunkhouse http://youtu.be/fAtYRV1_7NI?hd=1
A stunning local walk up through the forest to the Rhialgwm triangulation point at 540m from Foel Ortho Bunkhouse & Farmhouse. http://youtu.be/TZg9nEoPYgQ?hd=1
There are a great many famous walks in this part of Mid Wales, the Berwyn Mountains, the Aran Mountains, Cadair Idris (or Cader Idris), Snowdon, Snowdonia, Owain Glyndwr, Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall Walk, Pererindod Melangell Walk, The Ann Griffiths Walk, The Llangynog Loop Walk and many, many more…
Pubs
The local pub (the Railway) in Penybontfawr is wonderful and serves the best lamb shank in Wales. http://www.railwayinnpenybontfawr.co.uk/ Please say we sent you!
The Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Tavern Bar does good food and offers the best view in Wales at Sunset - don't miss it! http://www.lakevyrnwy.com
Mountain Bike or Walk to Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Bar / Pub from Foel Ortho Farmhouse & Bunkhouse http://youtu.be/fAtYRV1_7NI?hd=1
Facebook: See more pictures & videos at:
https://www.facebook.com/MTBWales
Price
For parties of people, both the Farmhouse and Bunkhouse are staggering value for money. Because the Bunkhouse, Farmhouse and associated Gardens are such magical, special places (this is clear from the the short Youtube videos if you have not watched them), we would like to make personal contact over the phone first to better understand your holiday requirements and thus ensure you receive exactly the holiday you want. A guide of the cost is indicated when you click the 'Prices from £12 photo on the homepage. However, time of year, number of people, requirements, activities interested in will all help secure the best deal for you. Please give Eddie Matthews a call on 01691 870 626 - you won't be disappointed!
