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Ynyshir Hall, Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales SY20 8TA
Tel: +44 (0) 1654 781209
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Just a few of the comments that we have received recently from departing guests.
JK from Surrey

A lovely stay. Thanks to you and the entire team for such kind hospitality - Oscar included.
We were very appreciative of the excellent food - such precise cooking, first rate ingredients, brilliant presentation and your wonderful Polish staff. We enjoyed the conversations so much. Well appointed rooms and flawless housekeeping added to the sense of complete professionalism.

Please can you include us on your mailing list. We do hope we can find time to come on a future occasion, perhaps in the late autumn.
J and C Evans

We want to thank you for the lovely stay in Ynyshir last week. All your staff are so charming and made our all -too-short stay so memorable.
I and M Henson

Thank you and all the staff for a wonderful stay. We feel so relaxed after the break and seeing you all. Can’t wait for our next visit.
Jeremy Wayne (Tatler magazine)

Thank you so much for having us to stay at Ynyshir. What a wonderful experience it was - too short of course but a delicious escape from the city and a tantalizing glimpse of your special world in mid-Wales. We had such an enjoyable stay, You were all thoroughly welcoming and so very generous. We will remember our brief time at Ynyshir for a very long time to come.
P Crawford

Just a short note to thank you for the delightful short break at Ynyshir Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Pat and I did not think such wonderful places existed. Please thank the staff for their attentive nature. You have a wonderful property with beautiful decor. I am sure it will not be long before we visit again.
D Howson

What a fantastic week end we have just had at Ynyshir Hall. We were so impressed by the glorious food, luxurious accommodation and most of all by the service which was quiet, unobtrusive and generally excellent.
Sarah Penn

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks to you and your wonderful staff for helping to make our recent stay with you so pleasurable - and also, thank you for being so understanding about our weather related 'no show' on Friday night! I thought you might be relieved to know that we managed to make it back to London in around 4h 30mins on Sunday, so much better than on the way up!

We had a wonderful stay, even despite the rather inclement weather - and in fact, I'm pleased to say, Rob proposed to me on Saturday night after dinner
- so I think your chef must be doing something right!

Anyway - thank you once again - we very much hope to be back with you again before too long.
Paul and Yvonne from Gloucester

Dear Mrs. Reen,
Thank you so much for looking after us so well for our visit to you last weekend. You made it very special for a special anniversary. Everything was perfect, especially the welcome, the food and surroundings throughout the hotel and our lovely room.
We had two lovely days, and you also laid on some good weather for our walk near Barmouth on Sunday, and Powis Castle gardens (brilliant!) on Monday.
Thanks again, and we look forward to a return visit – hopefully not too long.
Yours sincerely,
Paul &Yvonne
Mr & Mrs Killet from USA

Dear Joan, February 2007
A tiny gift to tell you once again how much Charlie and I appreciated all your endless help re his passport, and to make sure you realize not only what a perfect & delightful hotel you have there, but what a charming and warm person you are. I hope that you appreciate that in yourself….. we do!
Come and see us in Carmel- we’d love it.
The gift is to hold stamps and is sent with affection,

Charlie and Nancy Killet.
Mr and Mrs Duffett from Berkshire

Dear Mrs. Reen, Shane and all the Staff at Ynyshir Hall,

A belated Thank you to all who looked after us on our weekend away in May.
Sorry for not writing sooner, but with our wedding time just flew.
We look forward to returning as Mr. and Mrs.!
Best Wishes,
Neil & Wai 07.07.07
PS, Please find enclosed a small gesture to show our thanks. We would like all the staff to have a drink, or two on us!
Mrs Clifford from Hereford

Dearest Joan, and all the staff,
Such a big thank you for looking after me (especially as I was on my own – very nervous and rather weepy—sorry!) so fabulously well.
I think of you often and only wish we could frequent Ynyshir Hall more.
Much Love,
Ali 22.09.07
Mr and Mrs Streatfield from Bury St Edmunds

Dear Joan,
Just a short note to Thank you for having us to stay at your wonderful hotel.
What a fantastic base from which to enjoy the big picture of Wales.
Thanks also to your team for making our stay so effortless and relaxing,

Yours,
Jackie and Henry Streatfield. 01.05.07


Heidi Ruge

Dear Joan,
Many thanks to you and all the team at Ynyshir for a really lovely stay—

Best wishes,

Heidi
( Heidi Ruge, Waitrose Food Illustrated)
Mr and Mrs Williams from USA

Dear Joan,
Roger and I had a delightful stay at Ynyshir Hall last fall. We were with Ted and Jennifer Conover. Jennifer tried to describe the place , but it certainly exceeded our expectations.
Thank you for the warm hospitality,
Roger and Gerry Williams
01.02.07
Ps the enclosed gifts are to remember us by!

Mr and Mrs Hughes from Milton Keynes

Dear Mrs. Reen,
I would like to thank you for the hospitality you showed during our stay at Ynyshir Hall. The Hotel is beautiful and we all felt thoroughly spoiled by your kindness and generosity , making it a most memorable stay.
Would you please pass on our sincere thanks to Shane and staff who were most attentive to our needs making our time there so very special,

Kind Regards,
Alison Hughes June 07

Mr and Mrs Sturrock from Kermingham

Dear Mrs. Reen,
We have so enjoyed our stay at Ynyshir Hall. A beautiful Country House Hotel in a stunning setting. We have discovered a part of the country we did not know and are captivated by it.
You and your staff have been so attentive. Please put the enclosed into the ‘tips’ box as a big thank you from us.

Most Gratefully, Alan, Tricia and Olivia Sturrock
October 06
Mr and Mrs Manners

Dear Shane,

We are writing to say a huge thank you for looking after us so well during our stay here.
Your cooking has been absolutely superb; the food utterly delicious and presented in such an appetizing and attractive manner.
We have been incredibly impressed by your culinary skills whether it was fish , meat or vegetarian, and your breads and brioches are phenomenal.
We have no doubt whatsoever that you have a very illustrious career ahead of you and are sure a Michelin Star will be yours in the next guide with a second to follow soon after.
We wish you immense success in your career and hope to eat your food often in the future.
Thank you for obtaining the rack of lamb for us – it was extremely kind of you.

With Sincere Best Wishes,
Paul & Lorraine Manners
May 2007
Mr and Mrs Du bois from London

Dear Joan,
Fiona and I wanted to thank you for a wonderful break at your Hotel. We travel around the world and no doubt, we will have many return stays with you.
Your hospitality and kindness are clearly difficult to beat. Thank you for taking the time to drive us around. The house is beautiful and the gardens ,breathtaking. The excellent food of your chef Shane Hughes rates easily amongst the best anywhere in England. Shane is also by far one of the most thoughtful chefs when it comes to special requests. Candy is already asking to come back to your garden and to be well fed! Your entire staff is first rate.
We became aware of your hotel through your partnership with the Von Essen group and I wish you much success with them.

We hope to see you in the near future.
Kind Regards,
Pierre-Andre Dubois
May 07
Mr and Mrs Keighthley

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Reen,

My husband and I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you most sincerely for a delightful stay in your country house hotel—Ynyshir Hall.

All of your staff, have been most friendly, caring , helpful and generous. A great credit to you, especially your head chef, Shane Hughes, whose ability to create the most wonderful dishes has been exquisite.

We already look forward to our next visit.

Yours Sincerely,

Angela and Mike Keighthley, march 07
Malcolm and Particia from Jersey

Dear Rob and Joan,

At last I am sitting down to write to you with a big thank you! We have thought about you a great deal since our last visit as we can’t stop singing your praises to all our friends.
Ynyshir is just superb- a true ‘Relais’ – practicing all the 5 ‘C’S’ in abundance. Furthermore , we felt so spoiled by you and you made Sophie so welcome.
Our compliments also to your fabulous chef, all was excellent from the marmalade to the scones to the wonderful dinners.
With lots of Love,

Malcolm, Patricia and Sophie

Mr and Mrs Carpenter from Aberystwyth

Dear Mr & Mrs Reen,
Thankyou all for a superb Father,s Day lunch at Ynyshir Hall yesterday. The surroundings, both inside and outside were exquisite, the food brilliant and the service received was second to none.
Our children could not have chosen a nicer venue for us to celebrate the day.
With very Best Wishes,
Eifona and Peter Carpenter
18.06.07