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building and serves dishes such as a duo of Welsh lamb (rack and shoulder), and
organic chicken.
Elan Valley Cottages
The Elan Valley Trust has three cottages in the area.
The most attractive is the Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse overlooking the Dôl y Myn-
ach reservoir. It's Grade II listed and dates back to the 16th century, when it would
have housed people in one end and cattle in the other. Subtly restored, it still has
original features such as the stone flooring, spiral staircase, and wooden beams. It is
divided into two sections, one sleeping six, the other four.
Elan Valley Estate (check website for location/contact details). www.wales-holidays.co.uk.
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01686/628200.
3 units, each sleeping 4-6. Longhouse £211-£434 for 3 nights (minimum stay);
other properties up to £698. AE, MC, V.
Amenities:
Firewood, central heating, pay phone.
Elan Valley Hotel
This is a friendly, family-run hotel just half a mile from the
Elan reservoirs. There are pretty rooms, which have views over the countryside or the
large gardens. One of them has a four-poster bed and another, opening onto the
grounds, is for families. The restaurant (main courses £11-£17) features dishes such
as Welsh Black steak with a brandy and mushroom sauce, and Welsh lamb slowly
cooked with red wine and rosemary.
Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys LD6 5HN. www.elanvalleyhotel.co.uk.
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01597/810448.
Fax 01597/
810824. 11 units. From £48-£95. Rates include breakfast. AE, MC, V.
Amenities:
Restaurant; bar.
In room:
TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi (free).
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