Within 10 miles

There is a Sunday morning boot sale plus children’s zoo at Harry Tuffin’s supermarket and garage in Churchstoke a ten minute car ride away.

Montgomery with its fine square has a castle ruin on top of the hill with splendid town view is well worth a visit. If you are at the castle you are half way to the Montgomery War Memorial which gives spectacular views of the local area. In Montgomery there is a good café for tea, wonderful home made cakes and/or reasonable lunches called the Ivy House at the end of The Broad. There are also several pubs, a little historical museum and an ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of a shop called Bunners. Montgomery is a pretty town worthy of a stroll – see the map in your folder. Seek out the Robber’s Grave in the local churchyard.

Through Montgomery you are soon in Welshpool with Powys Castle, The Llanfair Caereinion Light Railway and canal. There is a good garden centre – Derwin – just off the A490 – a couple of miles. Welshpool has a good and helpful Information Centre.

Historic and picturesque Bishop’s Castle has some good pubs, many which serve food, mini market, garage which sells logs, provisions, gift shops and outdoor clothes.

Clun is also worth a visit, as is Newtown with its Tuesday & Saturday markets, the Theatre Hafren, a small cinema, riverside walk, restaurants and fast food outlets.

Further afield

iIn Wales - picturesque Lake Vyrnwy, the spectacular dams of the Elan Valley, the seaside town of Aberdovey, Harlech with its castle and beautiful beach, Portmeirion, Llangollen, the mountains and castles of North Wales and the Snowdonia National Park.

In nearby Shropshire - Stokesay Castle, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, The Long Mynd Much Wenlock and the Shropshire Hills - are all accessible from the cottage and well worth a visit.

An information folder containing details of places to visit and lots of other local items of interest is available in the cottage.
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	Ann Griffiths Walk Tourist Information Centre, Lake Vyrnwy, Powys Tel: 01597 827567  This 7 mile walk takes in a variety of landscapes from river valley and gorge, meadow, woodland and forestry plantation to bare hilltop.
	Artisans The Old Sawmill, Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry, Powys Tel: 01691 870317  Coffee shop, gifts, crafts & cycle hire All contained within the "old sawmill" just two minutes walk from the dam at Lake Vyrnwy.
	Coed Pendugwm Montgomery Wildlife Trust, Powys, Powys Tel: 01938 555654  This is another of those text book woods, delightful yet unspectacular until you reflect on the fact that so few are left.
	Coed-y-Dinas Garden Centre/Country Store Coed-y-Dinas, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555545  Now fully open we do hope you will visit this unique site. Original the 'home farm' for Powis Estates the centre is set in the Severn Valley.
	Corner House Gallery Meifod, Powys Tel: 01938 500600  An exhibition displaying work by local artist Kathy Gittins.
	Cwm-y-Wydden Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, Powys Tel: 01938 555654  This nine acre oak wood on a north facing slope above the River Rhiw, preserves the typical semi-natural oak woodland flora and fauna of the area.
	Derwen Garden Centre Derwen Garden Centre, Guilsfield, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 553015  Derwen Garden Centre has an unique, relaxed atmosphere and offers an excellent range of plants, garden accessories, giftware - plus a licensed cafe.
	Glansevern Hall Gardens Glansevern, Berriew, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01686 640200  20 acres of garden noted for unusual tree species. Herbaceous, walled, rock water and rose gardens. Lakeside walk through woodland.
	Lake Vyrnwy Powys Tel: 01691 870278  The secret valley that's waiting to welcome you, with one of Wales' largest and most beautiful lakes. Come and enjoy a day that you'll never forget.
	Lake Vyrnwy Hotel Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn, Oswestry Tel: 01691 870692

	Lake Vyrnwy Nature Reserve Powys Tel: 01691 870346  Lake Vyrnwy is surrounded by stunning scenery: heather moorland, forests, meadows, mountain streams, a river, waterfalls and crags.
	Llanidloes Tourist Information Centre* 54 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 412605
	Llanymynech Rocks Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 01938 555654  This is border country, literally - the national boundary runs through the reserve where upland Wales meets lowland England.
	Llyn Mawr Collott House, 27 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555654  This 20 acre shallow upland basin is one of the three lakes high on the moors above the Carno valley.
	Machinations The Old Village Hall, Llanbrynmair, Powys Tel: 01650 511514  The Museum of Mechanical Magic Gallery - one of the few significant permanent exhibitions of automata in the UK.
	Montgomery Canal Montgomery Canal, Severn Street Wharf, Welshpool Tel: 01938 553271
	Newtown Tourist Information Centre* The Park, Back Lane, Newtown, Powys Tel: 01686 625580
	Powis Castle & Garden Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 551929  World famous terraced garden and medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings and furniture in Wales.
	Robert Owen Memorial Museum The Cross, Newtown, Powys. Tel: 01686 626458  Small museum dedicated to the life & work of Robert-Owen, 18th Century Social reformer and inspiration of the co-operative movement.
	RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Lake Vyrnwy, Powys Tel: 01691 870278

	Silver Scenes Ltd Berriew, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01686 640695  Well laid out factory showroom with a full range of Silver Scenes and Cascadia designs. Near perfect and discontinued lines also available.
	St Idloes Golf Club St Idloes Golf Club, Penrallt, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 412559  An interesting parkland course set in the hills near to the old market town of Llanidloes. Some of the holes use different tees on the second nine.
	The Old Station Severn Road, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 556622  The Old Station is home of the finest selection of quality clothing, gifts and souvenirs, golf clothing and equipment. Tea shop on site
	The Quilt Association The Minerva Centre, 2 High Street, Llanidloes, Powys Tel: 01686 413467  An exhibition space with changing exhibitions throughout the year. Famous for the Summer Quilt Show July to September.
	Welshpool & Llanfair Railway The Station, LLanfair Caereinion, Nr. Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 810441  A narrow gauge train trip up the steepest gradients in Britain. Locos and Coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
	Welshpool Golf Club Y Golfa, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9AQ Tel: 01938 850249  A tough mountain course but the experience of playing at Welshpool is well worth the effort. Magnificent views of the Montgomeryshire countryside.
	Welshpool Tourist Information Centre Vicarage Garden, Church Street, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 552043
	Whizzard Helicopters Mid Wales Airport, Trehelig, Welshpool, Powys Tel: 01938 555860  Trial lessons and pleasure flight depart from Mid Wales Airport. There is a public viewing area with light refreshments available. Spectators welcome.