Welcome to Ynyshir, a one Michelin star, four AA rosette restaurant with 5 star rooms on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, and near Aberystwyth, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
In the kitchen Michelin star chef Gareth Ward creates Alternative British menus with a Japanese twist at lunch and dinner.
Spend the afternoon and relax after dinner in one the ten
beautifully appointed guest rooms, each with its own style and character.
Most rooms overlook the gardens and Cambrian Mountains and all are peaceful and relaxing.
Drive through epic landscapes, rugged and beautiful to Ynyshir and discover 6 hectares of stunning gardens, explore the estruary in the Ynys-hir RSPB Nature reserve or climb into the mountains and look miles out over the sea.
Ynyshir is about the whole experience - the food, the gardens and surrounding landscape, and the rooms.
There are 10 bedrooms - most overlooking the gardens and the Cambrian Mountains and all are airy and spacious.
All bed and breakfast prices include breakfast for 2 people and coffee, tea and biscuits in the room, and package prices are based on two sharing; there is free wifi throughout Ynyshir.
Parts of Ynyshir date back to the 1750’s, with later additions during the Georgian and Victorian periods.
In the main house you will find 6 bedrooms as well as the restaurant and bar area, kitchen, chefs table and pass bench.
The garden rooms were completed in 2013 and are separate to the main house, occupying the location behind a beautiful old eucalyptus tree.
There are 2 rooms outside with direct access to the gardens.
There is also a third room outside to the other side of the house, also with large patio doors and a beautiful new bathroom.
The more cosy of the garden rooms with huge windows overlooking the gardens and mountains; includes a seating area with a log-burning fire, a balcony accessed by double doors, a
super-king size bed and a very large bathroom with separate shower and bath overlooking the gardens and his-and-hers sinks.
Located on the first floor overlooking the side of the house; includes a seating area with a very large window looking out into
the trees and side garden, a king size bed and a separate shower and very large bath.
Located on the first floor at the front of the house,overlooking the main gardens as well as the side of the house.
Includes a seating area with a sofa and separate chairs, a super-king size bed and a separate shower and spa bath.
Located on the first floor at the front in the middle of the house, overlooking the main gardens and with high ceilings; this is the largest of the rooms in the main house.
Includes a separate seating area, a super-king size bed and a separate shower and bath.
Located on the first floor at the front of the house, overlooking the main gardens as well as sneaking a view into the kitchen gardens; this is the most newly refurbished of the rooms in the main house.
Includes large tub chairs for relaxing, a super-king size bed and a separate shower and bath.
Located to the side of the house on the first floor.
Views out into the oldest buildings onto the site.
Includes a separate seating area with doors to the bedroom, a super-king size bed and a separate shower and bath.
Located to the side of the house on the ground floor behind the magnolia tree. Views out over the gardens; includes a separate seating area with double doors to the garden and a fireplace, a
super-king size bed and a very large bathroom with separate shower and bath and his-and-hers sinks.
The largest of the bedrooms and with huge windows overlooking the gardens and mountains; includes a separate seating area with a log-burning fire, a patio accessed from sliding double doors, a
The restaurant is about the Ynyshir experience; Head Chef Gareth Ward and the team highlight the relationship between the location and the ingredients on the plate, creating alternative British
tasting menus at lunch and dinner using the finest produce on the doorstep.
A seat at the chef’s table is the ultimate Michelin dining experience at Ynyshir.
Get behind the scenes and watch as Gareth Ward and his team prepare and personally serve a surprise tasting menu on the hand crafted Yew dining table.
The table seats up to six people.
Allow up to four hours for the experience.
Not suitable for diners with allergies/intolerances/dietary restrictions.
Ynyshir is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years old
Smart Casual
1 GUIDE MICHELIN STARS
Ynyshir is a young team, passionate for what produces and how it develops -a close team.
There is no shouting here, each member is respected for what they do and how they progress.
The hotel's team presents the passions and the experiences and how they have come together to be Ynyshir.
The dining's team takes you through clearings and forests, sea and beach, mountain and pasture - uses the best from the best locale, at the best time of year.
Nature and climate are always guiding, Ynyshir is about landscape and locality.
It is seasonal in the traditional sense - takes the ingredients when they are ready and pickle and ferment them, salt and preserve to carry us through the winter and into the spring.
There is everything to be learned from the people who grow, raise and catch the food the dining's team prepares - the whole animal is used, the whole plant, the milk and the buttermilk.
It is the utmost respect for the ingredients.
The suppliers are just as important as the chefs.
The menus are slow food - much time and care is taken in ageing, pickling, foraging, salting, preserving and souring.
The dining's team takes have the time to spend time as serves such small amounts to so few people.
The hotel's team aims to convey a simple confidence which is as much about personality with no barriers; everything is questioned and in some ways nothing is ever seen as completely perfect.
It is brought down to its most raw state, balance is key.
So wants to welcome you to Ynyshir, enjoy the journey to visit us and understand the landscape.
Enjoy the Alternative British Snap!
The wine list has been created to include a strong selection of classic wine styles and growers whilst championing smaller producers and interesting regions - but, as with the food - only if the hotel's team thinks that they taste amazing.
The idea of the list is to only include wines that the hotel's team all wants to drink, all of the time!
The hotel's team have a focuses on the more natural and bio-dynamic wine production methods but with the big-hitting older vintage wines maintaining their rightful place.
The hotel's team offers almost all wines by the glass meaning you can try something that often you wouldn’t be able too - but above all encourages you just to drink something that you love!
Wednesday - Saturday 12.00h - 13.00h
Tuesday - Saturday 18.30h - 21.00h
The idea of the list is to only include wines that all want to drink, all of the time!
The hotel's team have a focus on the more natural and bio-dynamic wine production methods but with the big-hitting older vintage wines maintaining their rightful place.
The hotel's team offers almost all wines by the glass meaning you can try something that often you wouldn't be able too - but above all the hotel's team encourages you just to drink something that you love!
The tasting menus heavily feature trace gluten, meat and fish.
Certain allergies/intolerances can be catered for - please notify at time of booking to check.
The menus are unsuitable for tuna and soy free diets.
There is much to see in the local area around Ynyshir from seaside villages and towns to the rugged Welsh beauty of the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia National Park.
In partnership with Cambrian Safaris, explore the beautiful Cambrian Mountains in a Land Rover Discovery with Richard Smith - a supremely knowledgeable guide who has lived in Mid Wales for over 20 years.
Look at the magnificent gardens! - the oldest tree is an English Oak at the very far corner of the garden which is over 400 years old.
Many of the trees are of a typical Victorian garden including a collection huge Sequoias, commonly referred to as Wellingtonia.
Two Sequiuadendron Gigantea (original giant redwoods) and several cultivars reside in the gardens including Glaucum (a blue/gree variety), Barbaris Requium (a pendant), Aureum (upturned branches), Spicata (a compact low growing variety) and a Compactum.
An enormous Pinus Nigra (Austrian Black Pine) also was planted and is now over 200 years old.
Queen Victoria is said to have planted the much sought after Persian Ironwood (Parrottia) which is native to the country of Iran and is an incredible specimen.
They produce the most vibrant Autumnal hues and provide an attractive centrepiece throughout the year with its twisted branches and unusual bark.
Many of the Rhododendrons and Azaleas are of Victorian
planting including the cultivar Rhododendron "Cynthia which is named after Queen Victoria’s Chancellors" daughter.
They form the most dramatic fuscia coloured blooms in the late Spring to early Summer months.
The Magnolias and Camelias are mix of more recent and older plantings and include the rare pendulpous Magnolia Sinenis, the later flowering Magnolia Wilsonii with a lovely musky perfume and the attractive Magnolia Stellata which is the latest addition to the gardens.
The Monkey Puzzle Tree (Araucaria Araucana) and Chilean Flame Tree (Embothrium) which were from the Victorian era have unfortunately been lost but new plants have taken their place by kind donation of previous guests.
A large collection of Hydrangeas, delicate Lace Caps and Mopheads take over from the Spirng flowering Rhododendrons to create a subtler display of deep blues through to mauves, vibrant pinks and differing shades of white.
Thousands of bulbs meanwhile create an ever changing show from the snowdrops, crocuses, daffodils and narcissus, tulips, bluebells, cyclamen and fritillaries.
Perennial plants add to the spectacle including Hostas, Astilbes, Eremus Robustus with its striking six foot high flowers, the ancient Asarina Procumbus that resembles a snapdragon with wort like leaves and the amazing skunk cabbage (Lysichitum Americanum), a type of bog arum that flowers in early Spring with vivid yellow spathes growing almost a foot tall and its glossy green leaves growing even taller still.
Across the Dyfi Estuary, in the Snowdonia National Park is the upscale harbour town of Aberdovey. Featuring a colourful seafront and sandy beaches, it is well known spot for a variety of watersporting activities, yachting and sailing.
On the Cambrian coast lies the Victorian era town of Aberystwyth. The main arterial road from the north descends into the town with breath taking views of Cardigan Bay.
A ten minute walk from Ynyshir is the 18th Century blast furnace and waterfalls in Furnace providing the perfect photo opportunity. Beyond is the Artist’s Valley forestry trail that winds deep into the Cambrian Mountains.
Cader Idris has many glacial features from the past ice age and has three paths leading to its near 1000m summit with spectacular views. Ascent and descent is 5-6 hours and is not for the faint hearted!
Discover spectacular scenery and old country estates, learn about the local history and abundant wildlife and traverse little known tracks in the Ceredigion uplands - many of which feature in the BBC crime drama series Hinterland (Y Gwyll).
Nestled amongst the towering hills of the Snowdonia park, Corris is a beautiful former slate mining town. The Corris Craft Centre showcases locally made confectionary, jewellery, glassware, furniture, pottery and gifts.
In the village of Furnace, 15 min walk from Ynyshir is an 18th century blast furnace - once used for smelting iron ore. The Einion river which cascades down a waterfall used to provide the energy to rotate the recently restored waterwheel.
Like the main house, the 6 hectares of gardens at Ynyshir have developed over centuries with each subsequent owner adding a collection of rare and unusual plant and tree species.
Originally the ancient capital of Wales, Machynlleth is a thriving market town six miles from Ynyshir and immediately recognisable by its Victorian-era clock tower at its heart.
Travel along the Rheidol Steam Railway from Aberystwyth to the ancient Devil’s Bridge where there are numerous waterfall, three ancient bridges and a 45 minute nature trail.
Discover the gold mining area of Dolgellau, the slate quarries of Blaneau Festiniog, the intensely picturesque area of Betws Y Coed and Beddgellert and Mount Snowdon - Wales’ tallest peak.
There are numerous walks one can do to take in the Welsh countryside including Furnace to Machynlleth, Furnace to Treddol and Borth to Aberystwyth.
Eight miles from Ynyshir is the beach at Ynyslas - the perfect location to get some sea air and take in the views of Aberdyfi and the Snowdonia National Park. This is the perfect spot to walk a dog too with its sandy dunes and long flat stretches of coastline.
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