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Kings (Dolgellau) Hostel

Country house and annexe with riverside grounds and views up to Cader Idris. Pony Trekking 1m, Welsh National Cycle route 1 1/2m, R.S.P.B. Wildlife Centre, Penmaenpool 2m. Within 15 miles are Coed y Brenin, Centre for Alternative Technology and Celtica.

Facilities

Lounge, dining room, showers, drying room, shop, cycle store and grounds. Wales Tourist Board approved.

Beds 56
Disabled Facilities No
Drinks License No
Meals Yes
Under 3's No
No Smoking Yes
High Chairs No
Cots No
Parking Yes

Contact

Kings, Penmaenpool, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1TB
01341 422392
Tourist Information: 01341 422888

Getting There

Off A493 Dolgellau-Tywyn road. 1m W Penmaenpool, turn uphill opposite Abergwynant Trekking Centre, then 1m along lane. From Barmouth, take wooden toll bridge as interesting short cut.

Ordnance Survey Sheet/Grid Ref: 124/683161

Buses

Arriva Cymru 28 Dolgellau - Tywyn (passes close BR Fairbourne), alight 1m W of Penmaenpool, thence 1m (Tel: 01286 679535).

Trains

Morfa Mawddach 5m.

Nearest Other Hostels

Corris 15m, Llanbedr 17m, Lledr Valley 31m

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