From the moment we arrived we were basking in Welsh hospitality - pot of tea in front of roaring fire - generous bed with smooth soft bedlinen - piping hot bath - views of abundant cottage garden and rolling hills beyond. Dinner was perfection. Garden freshness on a plate. Summer Mediterranean Pie, bursting with ingrediants from Hiliary's own garden and... more

Arrived on foot after wet night on mountain. Pot of tea, but no orientation or offer to help dry things, so huge minus on a major walking route. Cursory, minimal communication, cold impression. Almost complete lack of empathy. Same impression felt by my wife when she phoned to enquire if I was OK (I am 62, previous heart attack etc.)... more

This is a "Thank You" to Hilary for a lovely weekend! I stayed here with my husband and son for two nights. We had the family room which has a huge, comfy double bed, a put up bed and an ensuite shower room. It was £75 per night for B&B for the three of us. On the first night Hilary... more

Since my first trip to Talbontdrain 15 years ago, this cosy guesthouse has been a distant green haven forever present in my mind. Each of my ten-odd trips has been an absolute pleasure. Surrounded by luscious green hills, the accommodation is exactly how I like it – simple, homely and wonderfully comfortable. I always make myself right at home, often... more

This just isn’t your average standard stereotyped B+B. It is very much more like going to stay with your country cousin in her comfortable well-appointed house, but not having to lend a hand doing any of the household chores. Hilary, the owner, had that rare knack of being both helpful when needed, being a fund of local walking and natural... more

We stayed only one night at the Talbontdrain but it was the best part of a short break in mid-Wales. The location is incredibly picturesque, in a lovely and incontamined valley a few miles from Machynlleth. The guest house is a small, 500-years old farm run by a very welcoming hostess who made us feel at home and served us... more

Stayed at TALBONTDRAIN GUEST HOUSE, Uwchygarreg, Machynlleth, Powys, Mid Wales. SY20 8RR - Telephone (--) - International (--) - email: (--) - ABSOLUTELY SUPERB FOOD, (all food home made and fantastic), views and very warm welcome. Crisp clean sheets and lashings of hot water. Pot of tea and cake upon arrival in front of open log fire surrounded by books... more