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, canoeing, kayaking and abseiling to horse riding, pony trekking, bird-watching, fishing, photography, sketching , painting or just relaxed rambling through the heart of stunningly beautiful Welsh countryside.
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.
The Bunkhouse
Leading from the Bunkhouse a concealed, winding staircase entices you up to The Follies, the much filmed, photographed and adored fantasy world of colour, shape and sound, created over the last forty years by jazz trumpeter Eddie Matthews - surely the ultimate escape from all known stresses and strains.
What better place to ease the mind and body after a day of intrepid team building on some remote mountain top or of hurtling down precipitious forest tracks or scanning the wilderness all day in pursuit of that elusive Red Kite.
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
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
Walks
There are walks for all tastes and abilities. They range from easy and beautiful family walks to the extremely hard but magnificent!
See two of the hundreds of wonderful walks at: http://youtu.be/e9Nmkx8VR30?hd=1 - Aran Mountain Walk
http://youtu.be/PkDh89MxyCQ?hd=1 - - Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall to Cadair Berwyn Walk
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…
FACEBOOK, see more pictures and videos at:
https://www.facebook.com/MTBWales
Foel Ortho In The Press
Foel Ortho Farmhouse in the press! See: http://fc.radley.org.uk/~wocm/PDF/Article1.pdf
Price
For parties of people, both the Farmhouse and Bunkhouse are staggering value for money. Because the Farmhouse, Bunkhouse and associated Gardens are such a magical, special place (this is clear from the short You Tube 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 (see glowing entries from the guest book). A guide of the cost is indicated when you click on the 'Prices from £300' photo. 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 ring on 01691 870 626 - you won't be disappointed!
In The Snow
Foel Ortho in the snow - see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtuCcBrlwmY & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJNWbaYkNzM
Bedding
Please bring sleeping bag or duvet, bottom sheet and pillow if you want one. These can be provided for you with some warning but will incur an extra cost. Please let us know and we can help.
Contact Us
Ed & Jen Matthews on 01691 870 626 edjenny.miller@btinternet.com
Weather
Mountain Weather Information Service: http://www.mwis.org.uk/sd.php
