Further information on Pen-y-garreg

Heating

Pen-y-garreg is heated by a wood burner in the lounge and an open fire in the dining room. Users are responsible for bringing their own supply of coal for the open fire and collecting dead wood from the grounds of Pen-y-garreg (or bringing their own in) for the wood burner. Please only burn wood in the wood burner!

Water

There is no mains water supply to Pen-y-garreg. However, it takes a comprehensively filtered supply from the adjacent stream. The water is tested yearly by the local water authority and meets better water level conditions than that supplied by most mains water. The last test was carried out in June 2006.

Shopping

The nearest shopping centre is at Machynlleth (about seven miles south) where small shops are open on a Sunday. A larger supermarket can be found in Towyn. The nearest supplier of coal is a petrol station on the A470 towards Dolgellau.

Fire

Pen-y-garreg has a fire alarm system fitted throughout, with all fire doors meeting the requirements of the local fire service for residential centres.

Grounds

Users are allowed to use the fenced-in grounds but are asked not to use the fields, since the farmer has cattle and sheep which are easily frightened. For everyone's comfort and enjoyment we do not allow animals (including pets) to be brought to Pen-y-garreg.

Beds

Beds and matresses are supplied. However, users need to supply their own sleeping bags and/or bedding and pillows.

Footwear

All users are asked to bring separate indoor footwear to help keep Pen-y-garreg clean and tidy. This also helps with the group cleaning at the end of the stay.

Cleaning

All users are expected to clean Pen-y-garreg before their departure, ready for the next group to use.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in any part of the building at Pen-y-garreg.