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Ty Capel

Darowen, Machynlleth, SY20 8NS, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 24 reviews)

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9.6
Exceptional
24 reviews

The studio was very clean, warm and comfortable. Incredible views and great location.

Jennie United Kingdom

Superbly equipped studio. Very cosy and comfortable. Lovely owners and friendly little dog. Beautiful views.

Patricia United Kingdom

Apartment was fully furnished, very clean and equipped with everything you'd need for a staycation. Truly felt like a home away from home. The host have thought of every little detail and even provide a handy guide to make the local area easy to navigate. They were very friendly and welcoming, on hand to help whenever and also very discreet so you felt like you had the place all to yourself. The location was perfect for us. You wouldn't think it but there are lots of little jems within a 1-2 hr radius of the apartment e.g. Corris Mine, Trefor Sea Stacks, Elan Valley. We were caught out by the unpredictable british weather a few times but it was highly appreciated coming back to a lovely apartment with no worry about putting a tent up.

Fahima United Kingdom

it was very cozy and included facilities that other places don’t include

Bowen United Kingdom

It was extremely quiet and peaceful. Lovely layout. Nice to have a small kitchen in there to make bits of food.

Zoom32 United Kingdom

everything. my sort of people in my sort of place.

John United Kingdom

What a lovely place to stay. The owners were friendly, accommodating and made us feel very welcomed. Alex even helped us with an electrical issue we had on one of our vehicles. The studio is beautifully decorated, comfortable, fresh and extremely clean. Lots of little extras that you don't normally find at a B&B or hotel but they made all the difference. It lacks for nothing for a week’s stay. It has fantastic views from the lovely seating area at the back of the house. It is so quiet and peaceful. We loved it! We'll be back that's for sure

Tatiana United Kingdom

Great location, very pleasant hosts, the absolute peace and quiet

Richard United Kingdom

The idyllic surroundings, hearing birds singing and the lambs bleating from every part of the studio was so beautiful. Being surrounded by the wonders of creation bought a sense of calmness and tranquillity .

Jan United Kingdom

Such a lovely property, very well maintained and lovely hosts.

Eleanor United Kingdom
9.6
Exceptional
24 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The studio was very clean, warm and comfortable. Incredible views and great location.”
    Jennie Jennie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Superbly equipped studio. Very cosy and comfortable. Lovely owners and friendly little dog. Beautiful views.”
    Patricia Patricia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Apartment was fully furnished, very clean and equipped with everything you'd need for a staycation. Truly felt like a home away from home.”
    Fahima Fahima United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “it was very cozy and included facilities that other places don’t include”
    Bowen Bowen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was extremely quiet and peaceful. Lovely layout. Nice to have a small kitchen in there to make bits of food.”
    Zoom32 Zoom32 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “everything. my sort of people in my sort of place.”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “What a lovely place to stay. The owners were friendly, accommodating and made us feel very welcomed. Alex even helped us with an electrical issue we had on one of our vehicles.”
    Tatiana Tatiana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, very pleasant hosts, the absolute peace and quiet”
    Richard Richard United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The idyllic surroundings, hearing birds singing and the lambs bleating from every part of the studio was so beautiful.”
    Jan Jan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Such a lovely property, very well maintained and lovely hosts.”
    Eleanor Eleanor United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.7
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money 9.8
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi7.5
High score for Machynlleth
Entire apartment
269 ft²
Size
Mountain view
Garden
Free WiFi
Free parking
Private bathroom
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Parking on site

Offering free WiFi and garden views, Ty Capel is an accommodation set in Machynlleth. Situated 27.3 miles from Clarach Bay, the property features a garden and free private parking.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a patio with mountain views.

A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment.

Dolforwyn Castle is 28 miles from Ty Capel, while Lake Vyrnwy is 29.8 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 83.9 miles from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Ty Capel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 May 2018.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Machynlleth
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jennie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The studio was very clean, warm and comfortable. Incredible views and great location.”
  • Patricia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Superbly equipped studio. Very cosy and comfortable. Lovely owners and friendly little dog. Beautiful views.”
  • Fahima
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Apartment was fully furnished, very clean and equipped with everything you'd need for a staycation. Truly felt like a home away from home. The host have thought of every little detail and even provide a handy guide to make the local area easy to...”
  • Bowen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “it was very cozy and included facilities that other places don’t include”
  • Zoom32
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It was extremely quiet and peaceful. Lovely layout. Nice to have a small kitchen in there to make bits of food.”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “everything. my sort of people in my sort of place.”
  • Tatiana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “What a lovely place to stay. The owners were friendly, accommodating and made us feel very welcomed. Alex even helped us with an electrical issue we had on one of our vehicles. The studio is beautifully decorated, comfortable, fresh and extremely...”
  • Richard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, very pleasant hosts, the absolute peace and quiet”
  • Jan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The idyllic surroundings, hearing birds singing and the lambs bleating from every part of the studio was so beautiful. Being surrounded by the wonders of creation bought a sense of calmness and tranquillity .”
  • Eleanor
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Such a lovely property, very well maintained and lovely hosts.”
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  • Are dogs allowed
    We do not accept dogs in the apartment.
    Answered on 5 September 2021

Hosted by Marion Burnham

9.9
Host review score
Marion Burnham
Ty Capel Studio is the first floor of what was originally the caretaker's cottage for the adjoining chapel, where the hosts now live. Situated in the tiny village of Darowen, approximately 6 miles east of Machynlleth, this delightful open plan holiday apartment first opened in 2018. Though small, the apartment provides guests with all they need for a relaxing holiday. The private entrance is accessed through the shared garden. Stairs lead up to the apartment, which features a small kitchenette, bed/sitting room, shower room, and separate WC/washroom. The south facing garden has fabulous views overlooking the hills of the Pumlumon Massif in the Cambrian Mountains. Our guests are also free to explore the rest of the chapel garden, with a few more seating and viewing options. We have off road parking, and secure storage is available for bicycles. Near to Wales' old capital, Machynlleth, and a short walk from Glyndwr's Way, it's ideally placed for walkers, days out in Snowdonia, trips to the coast, or discovering the Cambrians. Perfect for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Due to now having our own dog, we can no longer accommodate guest dogs. More info at https://tycapel.wales
We are Marion & Alex Burnham and we own and live at Ty Capel with our little dog Ivy. We moved to Wales in late 2015 to spend more time enjoying the great wild places we love. We decided we'd like to share our space with others so they can also experience this wonderful area of mid Wales. We'd never rented out holiday property before, but we know what we like to find when we go away, and we've tried to make it a place we'd love to stay. We hope you love this place as much as we do. We give our guests as much privacy as they desire; some folks like a good chat, others would rather be left alone, and we'll act according to your desires - this is your holiday! The apartment shares the garden space with the old chapel where we live, and sometimes our friendly little dog might be out there too. If you're not enamoured by dogs we'll do our best to keep her away from you if we know you're around. You're welcome to use the garden with its various seats, including our lovely new swing, and we now have a fire pit available too.
Darowen is a tiny village of some 20 homes and outlying farms, sitting on a short ridge between two hills. It is within a UNESCO recognised area called the Dyfi Biosphere. All roads leading to Darowen are narrow and up hill! The local community is chiefly made up of local farming families, and English incomers like us who love the gorgeous views. Everyone is friendly, with several homes in the village welcoming holiday guests. Darowen has long since lost its last pub and shop, but there's still a good community here, and when circumstances allow we like to meet up in each others homes for a good natter! Our nearest pub is the Dovey Valley Hotel at Cemaes Road which does excellent food in the summer months. Most of the larger villages have a pub or two, and Machynlleth also has several pubs and restaurants offering great food. We're half hour or so from the amazing beaches at Aberdyfi (pron. Abber Dovey) and Borth, and the fabulous nature reserves at Ynys Hir, Cors Dyfi, and Ynyslas Dunes. Local attractions include the Centre for Alternative Technology, Coris mines, and the little railways at Talyllyn, Cwm Rheidol, and Coris.
Language spoken: English
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Ty Capel
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Ty Capel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    16:00 - 22:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 hours

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    Please inform Ty Capel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ty Capel

    • Ty Capel can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Ty Capel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ty Capel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Ty Capel is 5 miles from the centre of Machynlleth.

    • Check-in at Ty Capel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Ty Capel has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.