Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort - 3-Star Hotel in Pennal, England

Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort offers self-catering apartments and bungalows set within the southern edge of Eryri National Park. The Lapwing apartments include a private sauna in one of the ensuite bathrooms, along with a large open-plan living area and balcony overlooking the hills. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with bathtub, and flat-screen satellite TV, while select rooms also feature a seating area and separate shower room.

The resort has an indoor heated swimming pool with steam room and sauna, plus a seasonal outdoor pool available in summer. Guests can use the pitch and putt course, tennis courts, and table tennis tables, as well as the billiards room and children's playground. For fitness, there is a gym with fitness/spa locker rooms, and the leisure complex also offers a sun terrace and garden with outdoor furniture.

On-site dining is provided by an Indian cuisine restaurant that also serves English dishes such as fish and chips and pizza. The bar offers a selection of beers including Stella, Stowford Press, Madri, Guinness, and ale, and is open until 10pm with board games available. Pre-ordering for breakfast is possible with 24-hour notice, though self-catering kitchens allow guests to prepare their own meals at any time.

The resort sits in Pennal, at the southern tip of Eryri National Park, with direct access to hiking and cycling trails. Nearby attractions include Cadair Idris Nature Reserve, Aberdyfi Beach with water sports, and the Ceredigion Heritage Coast along Cardigan Bay. Within a 10-minute drive, guests reach the town of Machynlleth, and Aberystwyth is 22 km away, while Bala is 43 km from the resort.

The resort is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in designated apartments and bungalows, with a designated recycling station for waste. Children have access to a playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, baby safety gates, and board games/puzzles provided on site. Family-sized apartments can sleep up to 8 people across three bathrooms and two sofa beds, with high chairs and cots available on request from reception.

Location: Southern tip of Eryri National Park

Accommodation: Apartments with private sauna in ensuite

Facilities: Indoor heated pool, steam room, pitch and putt

Dining: Indian cuisine restaurant on site

Pet policy: Dogs welcome with recycling station

Family: Playground, baby safety gates, large apartments