Talbontdrain Guest House,
Bed and Breakfast accommodation with evening meal.

Talbontdrain is an isolated ex-farmhouse about 4 miles from Machynlleth, surrounded by hills and fields full of sheep, with lovely views from every window.

It is a great spot for birdwatching, there are flocks of siskins at the bird feeders, and buzzards and red kite overhead.

Hilary Matthews, who runs the bed and breakfast, is a good cook, and the evening meals are really tasty, all home-cooked and often with second helpings. The breakfasts have cereal and a choice of fresh fruit as well as a full cooked Welsh breakfast, with freshly made coffee or a selection of teas. There are many favourable comments in the visitor's book about the excellent meals.

The guest house is warm and cosy with a friendly welcome, comfortable beds and a sitting room with a log fire. There is a large dining room with a huge round table and a pianola for entertainment. The accommodation is either in colourful ensuite bedrooms; or choose the cheaper option and share a bathroom with one other room. There are discounts on B&B prices if you stay for longer than a night.

"The peace is deep – even the cockerel is quiet until a reasonable time"   – Alistair Sawday 2012

Silver award winner in The World's Original Marmalade Awards 2011

Review on The Guardian's travel website 'I've been there'

"Fantastically welcoming"  - Rough Guide to Wales 2006

"Marvellous 500-hundred-year-old farmhouse on Glyndwr's Way
with friendly, knowledgeable owner and fantastic food."
- The Guardian 28th September 2002