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Braich Goch Bunkhouse & Inn

Welcome

Details

Sections on this page:

• Awards   • Inside   • Outside   • The Pub   • Location   • Public Transport   • What to Bring  
 

Also see (separate page):

• Disability Access Statement  


Awards

  Welsh Tourist Board 3 Star bunkhouse logo Walkers Welcome award logo Cyclists Welcome award logo Green Dragon award logo

Welsh Tourist Board: The bunkhouse/inn holds a 3 star grading from the Welsh Tourist Board for bunkhouses.

Walkers Welcome Award

Cyclists Welcome Award

Green Dragon Award: Green Dragon Environmental Standard level 2. We have an environmental policy associated with the Green Dragon award - see the Green Dragon website for more information (opens in a separate window).


Inside

Number of beds: 26

General: Centrally heated throughout. Hot water and heating covered in the cost.

Bedrooms: 6 rooms. 5 having 4 beds, one with 6 beds. 4 of the rooms have en-suite shower/toilet and hand basins. The other 2 rooms have a hand basin and a bathroom on the same floor.

The bunk beds and mattress are of high quality with mattress protector and pillow.

Kitchen: Large well-equipped kitchen equipped with:

  • 8 burner range cooker (gas), with 2 electric ovens and a grill
  • 2 microwaves
  • Fridges and freezer
  • Toasters
  • Kettle and large urn
  • Ample crockery and cutlery
  • Range of cooking pans including large group-sized ones

Dining room: Inglenook open log fireplace and beamed ceiling. Dining tables and chairs. Also a range of local books, guides and maps. Games available for evening entertainment!

Residents' Lounge: Easy chairs for relaxing after a hectic day! DVD/video players, with a selection of family and sporting viewing.

Drying room: Heated with drying rails and hangers.

Washing machine and tumble dryer (there is a small charge for the use of the dryer.)

Bike and equipment storage: Secure, locked bike storage. Facilities for cleaning equipment. We have a small supply of cycle repair items for sale and a selection of useful tools for customer use.


Outside

Lawn area opposite.

Parking for 12-14 cars.

Garden area being tamed at present - hopefully useable soon!


The Pub

The bar is open to the public Tuesday ( Folk evening every other week ), Friday and Saturday nights ( Live music on a regular basis ). It can be opened for residents during the week by prior arrangement.

Guests are able to use the various pub games such as pool, darts and a selection of other games (but see terms and conditions).

We are also in the process of building a climbing wall in the pub for use in rope skills training (not available when the pub is open!!)


Location

Explorer map 215: Grid ref 754 075

Situated at Corris on main A487 road, overlooking River Dulas valley. Approximately 6 miles north of Machynlleth and 10 miles south of Dolgellau (see where with Multimap - opens in a separate window).


Public Transport

There are buses from Machynlleth and Dolgellau. The buses stop right outside the Braich Goch.

Machynlleth is the nearest mainline train station.


What to Bring

  • Sleeping bag or duvet/sheet.
  • Pillowcase.
  • Food!

Note that linen hire is available if you prefer.