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CAT's Visitor Centre, nestled in the hillsides
of Southern Snowdonia, is Europe's leading environmental
centre. The seven-acre site includes exciting interactive
displays that demonstrate the power of wind, water and sun
and has working examples of environmentally responsible
buildings, energy conservation, organic growing and composting.
The Dyfi Valley is rich in communities, individuals and
businesses who have led the way in promoting environmental,
economic and cultural sustainability. Today the valley is
recognised as the unofficial UK capital of sustainable development.
It has become a prosperous rural community, fuelled by wind,
water and solar power. It produced foods, arts, crafts and
other benefits for the local people.
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Amazing water powered cliff railway to/from
CAT.
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CAT is perfect for children, packed full
of interactive displays and a special programme of holiday
activities.
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During off-peak times at CAT there is
an air of tranquility, a perfect time to enjoy the diversity
of flora and fauna that flourishes on site.
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The Dyfi Valley is pursuing a community
regeneration plan to be a thriving bilingual community
with a reputation for sustainability; the key to achieving
this is tourism and farming.
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Discover local arts, crafts, walks, rides
and other attractions through your Discovery Information.
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Your
accommodation
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The brand new luxury bunkhouse run on
environmental principles and situated in the centre of Machynlleth,
surrounded by the local amenities.
Forget draughty dormitories and rough and ready facilities
- this bunkhouse is cosy and fully equipped with everything
you need to ensure a very enjoyable stay. Spacious, carpeted
and centrally heated bedrooms are located upstairs.
This is a self-catering break and downstairs is a fully
equipped kitchen for this purpose. There is also a dining
and cosy seating area with TV and DVD, men's and women's
shower rooms / toilets and a drying room.
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Recently awarded Level
2 Green Dragon Award after fitting an advanced energy
efficiency system as well as a putting in place a highly
successful recycling and composting programme.
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Prices based on self-catering with
min 2 adults sharing a four-bunk-bedded room. Children
£30 per child (16 yrs and under) with inflatable
mattress available at no extra cost for third child.
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Sheets and pillow cases provided -
full set of bedding available for £3.50 per person.
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Located close to local supermarkets,
café's, pubs, restaurants, take away's, launderette,
bike shop and leisure centre.
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Outside the bunkhouse is a patio area
with BBQ facility, equipment washing area, and lockable
shed for equipment storage and maintenance. A small
campsite adjacent to the bunkhouse has guest access
to toilets and showers.
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Your
destination
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The Dyfi Valley is an area of outstanding
natural beauty and internationally significant habitats,
with numerous national and local nature reserves. Its most
obvious asset is its landscape. The estuary area, including
its human and built elements, has been designated as Wales's
first biosphere
reserve (external link) by UNESCO.
Machynlleth was briefly made the Welsh capital in 1404,
when Owain Glyndwr had himself crowned King of a free Wales
at Parliament House in Maengwyn Street. But his efforts
were thwarted by the English crown. Today the small town
is a lively place, full of buildings with character and
many shops selling local produce, arts and crafts. There
is a Wednesday market and a good selection of shops, bike
shops, pubs, Inns and cafes.
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Beautiful natural landscapes in the Dyfi
Valley include: the Tarren escarpment, Aran Mountains,
Snowdonia, Ynyslas dunes and Cors Fochno National Nature
Reserve, The Pennant valley, peat bog, moorland and deciduous
and coniferous forests.
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Ample walking opportunities using the
network of footpaths and forest walks, including the Glyndwr's
Way National Trail.
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Bird watching, especially on the estuary,
with Red Kites on the moors and mountains.
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Cycling using the north-south national
cycle Route 8 and a range of mountain bike and leisure
cycle ways, including the recently launched Mach 1, 2
and 3 routes.
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Dinghy sailing and yachting based in Aberdyfi,
sea and river angling, including salmon and sea trout
fishing on the River Dyfi.
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Numerous visitor attractions based on
a culture and heritage, local crafts and special interest
activities such as steam railways. Consult your Discovery
Information for the options.
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Your
free Discovery Pack
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The Discovery Pack is a combination of
specially tailored Discovery Information and a
Discovery Product for you to experience during
your break and then take home to use after your break.
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Discovery Information consists
of details of the activities you have chosen and of
local area information including a description, history,
maps and places to visit. Click
here for more details.
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The Discovery Information is
sent to you as a website when you book so that you can
plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
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Choose which local walks or cycle rides
you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
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Choose your Discovery Product
before you travel from a selection of products specifically
tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
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Example products for ‘Discover Green
Ideas’ might include: A wind up mobile phone charger
with LED torch, A multi-purpose solar torch and battery
charger (for two), or, for the family, an eco laundry
kit
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Break
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| Self-catering
facilities |
| 2
Days entry to CAT included in price |
| Day
1 - Arrive from 5pm, settle in, get provisions |
| Day
2 - Day at CAT or exploring Dyfi Valley |
| Day
3 - Day at CAT or exploring Dyfi Valley |
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4 - Day at CAT or exploring Dyfi Valley |
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Additional
highlights |
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| Great
opportunity to learn about green ideas presented
in a fun way |
| Supporting
community regeneration in the Dyfi Valley |
| The
surrounding area has many attractions and places
to discover |
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Tailor
made options |
| Pick
your own interests from your Discovery Information
(included) |
| Choose
your own tailored Discovery Product (included) |
| Cycle
hire available (extra cost) |
| Let
us organise your train travel to/ from your accommodation
(extra cost) |
| Anything
else? Just get in touch to discuss |
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Giving
something back |
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| We
offset carbon emissions associated
with your travel and stay |
| We
support local projects that aim to improve
the environment |
| We
provide a Take Home environmental
experience for our guests |
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