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Ynyshir Hall
EGLWYS FACH,
Machynlleth,
SY20 8TA
Once owned by Queen Victoria, Ynyshir Hall is a luxurious and incredibly peaceful Welsh retreat. Surrounded by mountains on the Dovey Estuary in 14 acres of beautiful gardens, it's just a short and pleasant ramble from the Georgian whitewashed hotel to the RSPB Ynys-hir Nature Reserve so the sound of birdsong is likely to help soothe any frazzled spirits. Getting back to nature through the unhurried pace of life here is made easier by the tranquil design melding traditional and contemporary styles, and the small scale of the hotel with just nine elegant bedrooms all named and styled after an artist. There's also some artwork closer to home but equally breathtaking; Rob Reen's vibrant paintings of the stunning landscape adorn the walls. Plans are afoot as we go to print to extend the dining room. Head chef Shane Hughes makes excellent use of some great Welsh produce including fresh fish and seafood landed at Aberystwyth and Borth, plus Welsh mountain lamb, and herbs, vegetables and soft fruits from the hotel's walled kitchen garden. The daily-changing menu of creative, refined dishes might kick off with a prettily presented cod and scallop dish, served with a lightly curried potato, onion cream and shallot crisp, followed by roasted loin of venison with foie gras and dark chocolate cromesquis, celeriac fondant, broccoli and juniper jus. Finish with a light and delicate vanilla soufflé with passionfruit sauce. You could always throw caution to the wind and go for the ten-course tasting menu.
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Tel: 01654 781209
Fax: 01654 781366
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Open all year.
Sunday lunch available.
Restaurant information
Cooking type: Modern British
Chef: Shane Hughes
Number of seats: 30
Accessible for wheelchairs.
No children under 9 yrs.
Bedrooms available.
Parking available.
Restaurant price guide
3 Course lunch from: £25.00
Prices are for guidance only. Please check when booking for current rates.
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Having eaten in some of the best that the uk has to offer, Fat Duck, Waterside inn, Simon radley to name a few. I feel that Ynyshir Hall is punshing well anove it's weight of 3 rosettes, the whole package of the country house with the perfect location is nice, but. . . . the food is fantastic, a plce to visit if you want to impress a loved one for a romantic weekend of the finest gastronomic expirience!!!
Reviewer: Hlg, Chester
Visited: 24 February 2009
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