At Merton Villa we're more than happy to help you find your perfect activity and plan your stay, but here are some suggestions so you can plan some aspects of your trip, or just take a look at what's on offer!
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If you're looking forward to taking some walks or cycle trips, the scenery is breathtaking. Cader Idris is the second most popular mountain in the country after Snowdon, and the summit offers a superb panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. There are plenty of off road paths for leisurely or more active walks, in addition to frequently run tours and guide walks. Other notable sights include Cregennan Lakes and Craig Yr Aderyn (Bird Rock) which are shown above.
See the Dysynni Cycle Club (www.dysynnicc.co.uk) for routes and more information.
For a relaxing time, head to the beach! It is only a 10 minute walk away from the guest house and is blug flag awarded. There are a countless number of local eateries and beach side shops nearby, so you can enjoy fish and chips with the kids while you play in the sand and get your feet wet.
If you'd prefer to swim in a heated indoor pool, you can do that too, as well as taking a trip to the gym and leisure centre just a short car ride away. There are also plenty of idyllic fishing locations scattered around, with bait available on the high street. Keeping with the relaxing theme, there are two large golf courses easily accessible, as well as an 18 hole putting green. The largest is in Aberdovey, which is a championship links course (www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk)
For the kids, there is a skate park, toddler playground, pony trekking, kite surfing, tennis courts, cinema and the world famous Halo Shop and Ice Cream Factory - the honey ice cream is worth the visit alone!
www.haloshop.co.uk
If you want to take in some history or learn about the area, there are various landmarks around, some with full tours offered. You can visit the historic site of Castley y Bere, or take a trip around the Talylln Railway Museum, which is home to a historic narrow-gauge steam railway line. See www.talylln.co.uk for more information. A little further afield, nestled in the hillsides of southern Snowdonia is the Centre of Alternative Technology, which is a fantastic source of knowledge on sustainable energy, organic growing and composting, and solar, wind and hydro power. See www.cat.org.uk for many more details.
And if that wasn't enough, there is of course the obligatory old fashioned local pub, located just a stumble away from the guest house.