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News
Theo joins the team at Ynyshir
Posted on 22/10/2011
Those who follow us on Twitter will have seen that we have now another Bernese at Ynyshir.
My beloved Oscar will never be forgotten, but now my new Baby; all 57 kilos of him , has mended the hole in my heart!!
Theo is a beautiful boy, just as gentle and still ...
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Welcome to our new Chef
Posted on 22/10/2011
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new Head Chef, Paul Croasdale.
He was formerly Sous at the Atlantic Hotel in Jersey, which holds 4 AA Rosettes and a Michelin Star. He has also worked an Heathcotes in Longridge, The Box Tree in Ilkley, Hambleton Halll and the Devonshire ...
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A Royal approval.
Posted on 01/07/2011
On Monday 27th June, General Manager , Joan Reen was invited to meet HRH Prince Charles at a special event held at his home in Llandovery, mid Wales. The evening was arranged to appoint the ten Tourism Ambassadors for the Cambrian Mountain Initiative, of which Prince Charles is the President.
The ...
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Springwatch coming to Ynyshir!
Posted on 19/05/2011
 Ynyshir Hall at the centre of new BBC Springwatch series
• RSPB’sYnys-hir reserve near Machynlleth in mid-Wales has been announced as the location of BBC Springwatch and Autumnwatch for the next three years
• Ynyshir Hall is in the centre of the RSPB reserve, and open to guests throughout filming
• Previous Springwatch location Pensthorpe had ...
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Ynyshir Hall named in Michael Winner Awards
Posted on 30/10/2010
Joan Reen from Ynyshir Hall in Eglwysfach, Machynlleth, was named as ‘UK Hotel manager of the Year’ in a glittering award ceremony held at the lovely Belvedere Restaurant in Holland Park. The event was hosted by Mr Winner to celebrate the Launch of his new book ‘My Life in ...
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Shane Cooks For Charity in Cardiff
Posted on 10/10/2010
CHEFS' NIGHT OUT RAISES £100,000 FOR TY HAFAN
A unique charity event where fifteen of Wales' finest chefs cooked together under one roof, in one kitchen and for one night only has raised £100,000 for Ty Hafan children's hospice.
The first of its kind in Wales, Chefs’ Night Out brought together top ...
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The Shining Star of Wales
Posted on 20/01/2010
 Ynyshir Hall in Powys, Wales has become one of the most sought after spots in the UK to unwind, recharge and enjoy fine cuisine. So it comes as no great surprise that the luxury hotel has retained its hugely coveted Michelin Star in the 2011 Michelin Guide.
Under the guidance of ...
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A Star is Born !!!!!
Posted on 17/01/2010
We are so delighted to announce that we have been awarded our Michelin Star!
This is a great reward for Shane and Team, and richly deserved!!!!
It gives us the international seal of approval and recognition as a top class culinary destination. This is the third successive time we have achieved this, ...
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P.G.A. Golf Coach
Posted on 03/12/2009
Congratulations to Sue Wilson who has successfully qualifed as a Level 2 P.G.A. Golf Coach.
Sue is now not only available for guided mountain walks but also as a golf coach for guests. Tuition can take place in the extensive grounds of Ynyshir Hall or at Borth and Ynyslas Golf ...
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Welsh Food Hygiene Gold Award
Posted on 23/11/2009
The Food Standards Agency Wales has awarded Ynyshir Hall their gold standard for exemplary levels of food hygiene and cleanliness.
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Wales True Taste Awards
Posted on 23/11/2009
Ynyshir Hall is proud to be the Mid Wales regional winner in the prestigious True Taste Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the Welsh food industry 2009/10.
The awards were presented onNovember 19th at a ceremony in Abergavenny’s historic Market Hall and hosted by award-winning television and radio presenter, Sarah Dickins.
Now in their ...
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Visit Wales Gold Award
Posted on 04/10/2009
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Ynyshir Hall recieves the 'Gold Award' 2009 as one of Wales's Best Hotels.
Minister announces best of the best in Wales
Today, Heritage Minister, Alun Ffred Jones visits Carmarthenshire to announce the accommodation businesses which have ...
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Goodbye to Oscar
Posted on 09/08/2009
 After 13 years of faithful friendship, dear old Oscar passed away last week.
His beauty, loyalty and love will be missed forever, but we will all treasure such happy memories of our lovely boy.
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Relais & Châteaux Cookbook 2009
Posted on 22/07/2009
 Relais & Châteaux has produced its first cookbook comprising of 97 recipes from 29 of the top chefs in the UK. This cookbook brings together the varied styles and techniques of some of the UK and Ireland’s finest chefs.
The cookbook was launched by Grand Chef Alain Roux and Ynyshir Hall's ...
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Independent Restaurant Review
Posted on 18/07/2009
Ynyshir Hall Review, Saturday Independent Magazine , July 18th 2009
Fricassee of Wild Trout and Scallops is typical of Shane Hughes' superb cooking at the best hotel restaurant in Wales.
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Carreg’ joins Ynyshir Staff. June 2009
Posted on 16/06/2009
 We are all thrilled to welcome Sue’s new puppy, Carreg, to Ynyshir .
She is a gorgeous chocolate and caramel Australian Cattle dog, who has already become very popular with our guests. She accompanied Sue and two of our guests on a guided walk up Cader Idris this weekend, and ...
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Dyfi Valley awarded unique UN status
Posted on 16/06/2009
8 Jun 2009
Environment Minister Jane Davidson is today delighted to announce that the Dyfi Valley has been officially recognised as Wales’ only UNESCO Biosphere.
The unique status means the area joins the likes of Uluru in Australia and Mount Olympus in Greece. There are 553 UNESCO Biosphere areas in the ...
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Visit to Beaune with the Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux.
Posted on 14/06/2009
We were very excited and honoured when our Chef, Shane Hughes, was invited to the meeting of the Grand Chefs Relais & Chateaux this April.
The association of Grand Chefs has amongst its members some of the most famous and renowned Chefs in the World including Michel Troisgros, Thomas Keller, Patrick ...
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The highest restaurant in Britain opens on Mount Snowdon
Posted on 12/06/2009
'Hafod Eryri' opens today, June 12th 2009.
An amazing feat of engineering, this mountain top restaurant has been planned for many years. You can climb the mountain to reach it, or take the easier option of the train!
Some facts
The original building was designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and built ...
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Ospreys Nest in Dovey Valley
Posted on 12/06/2009
Iolo opens new osprey centre
TV naturalist Iolo Williams does the honours as viewing centre opened to the public
24th April, 2009
Visitors to a Wildlife Trust reserve in mid Wales will be able to get a birds' eye view of Wales' newest breeding osprey pair.
A new visitor centre at Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's ...
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Wild Food Heaven and Star Gazing at Wales’ Finest
Posted on 24/12/2008
It is easy to see why Ynyshir Hall was named as the best country house hotel in the UK and Ireland in 2008. Hidden away in 14 acres of glorious gardens, Ynyshir Hall offers all food lovers the perfect destination to indulge in some of the best food around. Award ...
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Ynyshir Hailed as the Best Country House Hotel in UK
Posted on 14/11/2008
 Ynyshir Hall, north of Aberystwyth has been named as the best country house hotel in the UK and Ireland this week by the most trusted name in travel.
The international luxury travel guide Condé Nast Johansens announced the von Essen property as the ‘most excellent country house hotel’ in Great ...
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Ynyshir Strikes Gold Again
Posted on 02/10/2008
Ynyshir has been awarded the 'Visit Wales' top accolade Gold Awars for the third year running.
The aim of the Gold Award is to recognise and reward outstanding quality, exceptional comfort and hospitality in the serviced accommodation sector in Wales. The Heritage Minister congratulated the tourism businesses which have been ...
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Food Award for Shane
Posted on 02/10/2008
News for Summer 2008
We are delighted to hear this week that Ynyshir Hall has been awarded, for the 12th year in succession, three AA Rosettes for our restaurant, one of the AA’s most prestigious accolades, and putting Chef Shane Hughes’s food in the top 10% in Britain.
We have also ...
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YNYSHIR SAYS GOODBYE TO OUR MOST FAITHFULL STAFF MEMBER
Posted on 06/08/2008
It was with sadness and many fond memories that we said our last goodbye to Ivy, our longest serving member of staff.
Ivy was just short of her 90th birthday when she passed away last week, at a nursing home in Llandovery. She had no surviving relatives, but many dear ...
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Penderyn Restaurant of the Month Award
Posted on 23/07/2008
Penderyn Whisky Award
We are delighted to announce that Ynyshir Hall has been awarded the Penderyn Restaurant of the Month Award .
The Penderyn Restaurant of the Month Awards is given to select restaurants in Wales which offer innovative food, good service and warm welcome. The judges make the award following ...
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Gianluca's tour of the finest bubbles in France and Italy
Posted on 23/07/2008
Sparkling ideas from Gianluca’s wine tasting tour
Gianluca, our Assistant Manager has just returned from his ‘European Grand Tour’!
He was the guest of Paul Brown, Business development manager from Bibendum and John Cleary, National Sales Manager from Lauren Perrier for a memorable trip to Paris and Reims, Champagne. He also went ...
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Another food award for ynyshir
Posted on 20/07/2008
Media Information
16th July 2008
Ynyshir Hall continues to be at the top of its game
Ynyshir Hall Awarded Penderyn Restaurant of the Month™
Ynyshir Hall Hotel has one of Wales’ most elegant and exciting restaurants and retains a clientele that is both local and tourist who beat a path ...
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Fame for Oscar
Posted on 03/06/2008
 All who visit Ynyshir , or who read the diaries will be familiar with our wonderful resident Bernese Mountain dog, Oscar.
We have had him from a puppy, and his sheer size, beauty and wonderful temperament have endeared him to guests, family and friends.
After a chance meeting with a fellow Bernese ...
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Victorian Treasure Unearthed
Posted on 20/03/2008
After all our decorating in January and February, we were very excited that on March 3rd Brintons were arriving to put down our lovely new carpets.
The two carpet fitters were exceedingly efficient, and worked faster than we could clear the rooms. It was a great opportunity for a deep spring ...
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Suppliers Dinner
Posted on 20/03/2008
Our special dinner on March 16th was a great success.
We invited our suppliers, the butcher, fisherman, free range egg supplier, coffee merchant, game supplier, and the owners of our local Delicatessen to meet various media people and each other.
Bibendum and Laurent Perrier helped us with wines, and Chef Shane ...
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Tales From The Cellars
Posted on 22/01/2008
 Ynyshir has always been renowned for its wine list, which has been a passion of Rob’s over the last 20 years .
Now that he has decided to concentrate on his art, he has handed over the gauntlet to Gianluca.
In the short time we have known Gianluca, we have realised that ...
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Team Building and Tai Chi
Posted on 22/01/2008
Everyone at Ynyshir is very excited about the development plans for the years ahead.
We are not just adding more stunning new rooms, but we are also adding treatment rooms and a well-being centre, offering special treatments to enhance the natural serenity and calming effect that Ynyshir is famous for.
We ...
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Shane makes the Harden's Guide
Posted on 18/12/2007
 Chef Shane Hughes is delighted with the 2008 Harden's Guide, which awards him a star, and describes his food as 'outstanding'!
The guide mainly features London Restaurants, but makes an effort to keep up with the quality establishment around the UK.
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WELCOME TO GIANLUCA
Posted on 26/10/2007
 We are delighted to welcome Gianluca Rizzo, starting on September 1st 2007, as our new Assistant Manager.
Gianluca has worked at the Waterside Inn at Bray with Michel and Alain Roux for the past five years, and after a brief return to his native Italy, he is settling down with his ...
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Ynyshir Hall voted Best Hotel by Visit Wales
Posted on 09/10/2007
Going for Gold
On Friday 5th October, Ynyshir Hall was voted Best Hotel by Visit Wales. General Manager, Joan Reen attended the award ceremony which was televised on Welsh TV and filmed for future showing.
The Welsh Assembly Government is anxious to show how much importance they put on the Tourist Industry ...
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Sue Wilson, Ceredigion Sport’s Coach of the Year
Posted on 04/10/2007
 Just a note of congratulation to Sue Wilson, our accountant/gardener, who has just won Ceredigion Sport’s Coach of the Year.
You may wonder why our gardener has won this title, but she is a many skilled person! Multi tasking is a must in a small Hotel, and Sue is a prime ...
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