Capel Maethlon, Tywyn is a beautifully converted chapel where exquisite stained-glass windows cast jewel-coloured light across the spacious, dual-aspect living area. The well-appointed kitchen offers an oven and hob, microwave, fridge / freezer and dishwasher, with a separate utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer for practical self-catering stays. The open living space invites you to relax beneath original chapel features, settling onto comfortable sofas to watch the wall-mounted TV, while the dining area provides a sociable spot to gather for home-cooked meals after a day exploring Snowdonia's hills and valleys.
Step outside to discover a whole field as your private garden, perfect for children and dogs to roam, with a picnic bench set up for al fresco lunches and a BBQ area ideal for balmy summer evenings. Three en-suite bedrooms, two doubles and a twin, each fitted with their own TV, provide restful retreats after busy days on the coast or in the mountains; one boasts a bathroom with shower over bath, while the other two feature shower cubicles. On-street parking accommodates up to three cars, just steps from the chapel's own front door.
Picture quiet mornings in Cwm Maethlon, known locally as Happy Valley, with birdsong drifting through stained-glass windows and mist lifting from the surrounding hills. Spend your days wandering Panorama Walk to Aberdyfi's sandy beach, cafes and restaurants, or exploring Snowdonia's dramatic peaks, then return to toast marshmallows by the BBQ as sheep graze contentedly in the neighbouring field and the valley settles into a peaceful, star-filled night.
Capel Maethlon, Tywyn sits at the heart of this tranquil Snowdonia valley, with plenty of adventure close at hand. The Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn, just five kilometres away, lets you ride a historic steam train through the Welsh Slate World Heritage Site from its charming Wharf Station. The Centre for Alternative Technology in Pantperthog (14 km) offers interactive green-energy displays and organic gardens set within a former slate quarry, while King Arthur's Labyrinth in Corris (15 km) takes you on an underground boat journey through ancient Welsh legend, complete with dragons, giants and epic battles. For a seaside day out, the Aberystwyth Mystery Treasure Trail (17 km) invites you to explore the town's streets and promenade, hunting for sneaky clues hidden in plain sight.
Venture further afield to discover more of Snowdonia's finest attractions. Zip World Llechwedd (49 km) offers exhilarating zip lines and underground adventures through a dramatic former slate mine. Canolfan Tryweryn, the National Whitewater Centre in Fron-goch (49 km), provides thrilling rafting experiences along Wales' premier white-water river. Sygun Copper Mine in Beddgelert (51 km) reveals fascinating mining history through atmospheric underground tours of this beautifully preserved Victorian mine.
The historic town of Machynlleth, 15 kilometres from the chapel, offers a charming Wednesday market, independent shops and the fascinating MOMA Wales art gallery housed in a converted chapel of its own. Meanwhile, Aberystwyth lies an 18-kilometre drive away, a vibrant university and seaside town boasting a Victorian pier, cliff railway and bustling promenade, offering a wonderful day out combining culture, coastal walks and traditional fish and chips.
