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Y Caban Caru
Holiday Chalet to rent in Tywyn
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OUR CHALET
Y Caban Caru is a two bedroomed holiday chalet which sleeps up to 5 people set in its own enclosed garden approximately 100meters from a long sandy beach. It has a kitchen with full sized double oven cooker, fridge with small freezer compartment and microwave. A lounge/dining room and a bathroom with bath and overhead electric shower. Outside in the attached shed is a washing machine and tumble dryer. All electricity is included in the price. The large lawned garden is enclosed so perfect for children. Well behaved dogs allowed.
ABOUT
Caban Caru is a two bedroomed holiday chalet which sleeps up to 5 people set in its own enclosed garden approximately 100 meters from a long sandy beach in the small town of Tywyn, a seaside resort on the Cardigan Bay coast of Southern Gwynedd, Wales.
The chalet is available for weekly lets March to November .
Leisure Centre
In the centre of town is the Leisure Centre with a swimming pool, fitness room and various classes.
Town Centre
A Victorian town with small shops, supermarkets, a library with free wifi and lots more.To learn more go to visit-tywyn.co.uk.
Sea
We are approximately 100 metres away from a long sandy beach.
Garden
The large lawned garden is enclosed so perfect for children.
Washing Machine
Outside in the attached shed is a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Parking
There is an assigned parking space as well as room for another car.
Pet Friendly
Well behaved dogs are allowed as long as we are made aware beforehand.
Golf
There are 4 golf courses within 20 miles of Tywyn including Aberdyfi Golf Club (www.aberdoveygolf.co.uk) which is less than 4 miles away and a 9 hole golf course at Machynlleth.
Cycle Path
The Mawddach Trail footpath walk and cycle route winds for 9.5 miles (15km) along the disused railway track on the southern edge of the spectacular Mawddach estuary from Dolgellau to Barmouth. To find out more go to www.mawddachtrail.co.uk.
Race the Train
During August Tywyn hosts the Race the Train hill run which becomes more popular every year attracting runners from all over the UK. To learn more go to www.racethetrain.com.
Linen Not Included
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Duvets and pillows are provided but you must bring your own linen.
VIA CAR
There are two ways to enter Tywyn. When you are about 50 minutes away from Tywyn you will come to a pub called The Brigands Inn where there is a roundabout. If you take the 1st exit it will take you the coastal route and if you take the 3rd exit it will take you through the mountains via Dinas Mawddwy.
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Mountain (via Dinas Mawddwy)
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Turn right at the island onto the A470 towards Dolgellau.
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Follow A470 up and over the mountain until you reach a left hand turn onto the A487 to Machynlleth with the Cross Foxes pub on the corner.
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Follow this road for about 4 miles to the bottom of the hill and then turn right onto the B4405 towards Tywyn
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Follow this road for about 10 miles until you come to a cross roads in BrynCrug, turn left onto the A493 towards Tywyn.
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Drive through Tywyn High Street taking the first right after the Spar petrol station – Idris Villas.
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Coastal (Via Machynlleth)
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Turn left onto the A470 towards Machynlleth. This road then leads into the A489.
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At the “T” junction in Machynlleth turn right on to the A493 heading towards Aberdovey (Aberdyfi). Note that a mile out of Machynlleth you go over a river bridge and turn left.
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Go through Aberdovey and about 5 miles later you will reach Tywyn still on the A493.
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Take the second left turn after the Co-op (on the left) - Idris Villas.
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Once turning onto Idris Villas follow this road over the railway level crossing.
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Continue past the camp shop on the left-hand side and entrance to the caravan site on your left and take the next left turning: a single track tarmac road with a caravan park on the left and a chalet park on the right.
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The Chalet is the first on the left – the allotted car parking space is the first on the left after the chalet.
VIA TRAIN
Getting to Tywyn by train is simple, stress-free and amazingly picturesque. With trains coming in from Birmingham, the Midlands and Shrewsbury every couple of hours.
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Once you have arrived at Tywyn Station leave via the Station Road entrance and turn left.
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You will come to a tight right-hand bend, take the second road you come to - Idris Villas.
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Once turning onto Idris Villas follow this road past the builder's merchant on the right and over the railway level crossing.
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Continue past the camp shop on the left-hand side and entrance to the caravan site on your left and take the next left turning: a single track tarmac road with a caravan park on the left and a chalet park on the right.
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The Chalet is the first on the left – the allotted car parking space is the first on the left after the chalet.
HOW TO FIND US
Cinema
Built in 1893 the Magic Lantern Cinema in Tywyn is one of the UK's best independent cinemas showing the latest films. To find out whats on go to www.tywyncinema.co.uk.
Park
There is a small recreational park for children providing swings, slides etc along the sea front, where there is also an 18 hole putting green, tennis courts, bowls, and other games.
Walking
You can walk 4 miles down the beach to Aberdyfi where you can sometimes see the petrified forest buried under the sand. Cader Idris is also close by for those who like beautiful scenery.
Dolgogh Falls
The beautiful Dolgoch waterfalls are situated about 5m from Tywyn. They consist of a series of waterfalls which cascade down a rocky wooded ravine in the mountainside into a deep pool below.
Corris Craft Centre
The Corris Craft Centre is fun for adults and children alike. A collection of shops, attractions, and activities there is something for everyone. It's also home to King Arthurs Labrinth. To learn more go to
Talyllyn Railway
The Talyllyn Railway is a historic narrow-gauge steam railway, set in the beautiful Mid-Wales countryside, Running from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn .To find out more go to www.talyllyn.co.uk.
Tywyn Market
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Market Day is on a Monday, and runs from May to October. There’s also a Car Boot Sale on the High School playing field every Saturday, which runs from Easter to October, 7am – 2pm.
Machynlleth
Machynlleth is a popular market town half an hour from Tywyn by car or train. It has an eclectic mix of facilities for visitors, including arts and crafts, a centre for of renewable energy and mountain bike trails. To find out more go to www.machynlleth.net.
Aberdyfi
10 minutes away, the small town of Aberdyfi provides a welcome place for water sports such as sailing or kite surfing and is great for crab fishing from off the pier or for visiting the local lifeboat centre. There are also lots of places to eat. To learn more go to www.aberdyfi.com.
Barmouth
The seaside town of Barmouth is a 50-minute drive or 30-minute train ride away. To find out more about what activities you can do in Barmouth go to www.barmouth-wales.co.uk.