Surrounding Area

We are located close to the source of River Severn where the area is rich in stunning landscape and is one of the most beautiful parts of Wales. This is land steeped in history and culture, a place where time has stood still. Here you will escape the crowds and be able to recharge your batteries.

Highgate House accommodations make an ideal base for visiting Offa's Dyke or Powis Castle, for walking, bird watching and touring the lakes and mountains. Highgate's hills are an ideal area to walk, or wander, through coppice and dingle, to picnic in, or for enjoying and evening's stroll. Ride with us, or alone, on the lanes and bridle paths, we are always happy to suggest a hack and have a selection of maps to borrow. If you wish bring your own horses and ponies we have ample grazing and would be delighted to accommodate them.

Mid Wales is an area of rolling hills, remote uplands, unspoilt mountain roads, cool forests and silent lake lands. But do not be deceived by the tranquillity, there is plenty going on here, including shooting, pony trekking, fishing, walking, narrow gauge railways, riding, canoeing, sailing and mountain biking - the list is endless...

Attractions in Montgomeryshire

Corris Craft Centre is situated on the A487 between Machynlleth and Dolgellau Admission to the Craft Centre is free.  www.corriscraftcentre.co.uk Corris Craft Centre is located in the Dulas Valley, a beautiful yet little known area of Mid Wales. Wooded Valleys and serene estuaries define this landscape on the southern edge of Snowdonia. The spectacular mountain Cader Edris is only a few miles form the Craft Centre Corris Craft Centre is home to independent crafts people who produce and sell their own work. There are candles, toys, leathercraft, pottery, jewellery and turned wood. The Craft Centre has a restaurant and an adventure playground for children

Gregynog - www.wales.ac.uk/gregynog

Gregynog is a residential conference centre managed by the University of Wales

The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway - www.wllr.org.uk

Powis Castle and Garden  -  www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The National Trust  covers 248,000 hectares (612,000 acres) of beautiful countryside and welcome visitors to over 300 historic buildings and gardens.

The Centre for Alternative Technology -  www.cat.org.uk

CAT is an environmental charity aiming to 'inspire, inform, and enable' people to live more sustainably. A solutions driven organisation, offering practical solutions to environmental problems, our key areas of work are renewable energy, environmental building, energy efficiency, organic growing and alternative sewage systems. We have been in existence for 25 years. The visitor centre open 7 days a week

And there is more...

The Élan Valley lies 30 minutes South of Highgate House. The dams and reservoirs within the Élan Estate are a wonderful backdrop for many activities including walking, cycling and bird watching.

Highgate lies in the heart of Mid-Wales and is 40 minutes south of the Snowdonia National Park. Within the Snowdonia Nation Park are numerous activities including climbing Mount Snowdon or riding up on the Mountain Railway or visiting Dinorwig Power Station (built underground, inside the mountain).

On the edge of the National Park is Bala, a small town located on the edge of Llyn Tegid, the lake famous for its water sports facilities as well as the opportunities for walking and cycling. Bala is also the home of a miniature steam railway which offers a delightful 9-mile return journey alongside Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid), through the beautiful and natural Snowdonia National Park.

Glansevern Hall Gardens - www.glansevern.co.uk
18 acres of mature gardens, tea room and shop.

Other Links:

• www.brandyhouse.u-net.com