Category Archive: Real Food & Drink

business focus: the falcondale at 15

The Falcondale has stood for over 150 years, with Chris, Lisa and Derek as the latest custodians having been the proprietors for the last 15 years. To mark this important anniversary, we thought… Continue reading

Event: Nanteos Foraging Break

A special break or day for those who enjoy exploring & cooking with others, 9th – 10th of May. . Enjoy a night in a luxury room and traditional Welsh breakfast. You’ll be guided… Continue reading

An evening of delicious Italian food and wine at the Falcondale

Here is your chance to enjoy an evening of fine Italian wines accompanied by Italian-inspired dishes set within the Italianate-styled country house that is now The Falcondale Hotel and Restaurant. The evening takes place… Continue reading

Fantastic food ideas for Tour of Britain cyclists

If you’re a keen cyclist, there’s little doubt you’ll already know that the Tour of Britain will very soon be cutting a route down through mid Wales. If there’s one thing that an… Continue reading

Cambrian Mountains Cafe Guide 2014

In the heart of  Mid Wales, the Cambrian Mountains are surrounded by a number of small towns with mouth-watering cuisines and scrumptious desserts at a number of restaurants, pubs and cafes.  While the… Continue reading

Five Ways to be Eco-friendly in the Cambrian Mountains

The Cambrian Mountains is one of the greenest and most undisturbed spots of Wales. So here’s a special Earth Day blog on why we think the Cambrian Mountains leads the way when it… Continue reading

Brandy House Farm Wins Best Breakfast in Wales!

Porridge with a bit of honey, syrup, sometimes even cream (like Dad does it) or  blueberries for a twist? Crispy bacon nestled between two chunks of bread; granary or white, we don’t care… Continue reading

Valentine’s launch for chocolate studio!

Love couldn’t get any sweeter in Machynlleth this February as a brand new chocolate studio opens its doors at Corris Craft Centre for Valentine’s Day. The new collection, which will be launched on… Continue reading

5 Ways to Avoid Blue Monday in the Cambrian Mountains

Blue Monday is well-known as the most depressing day of the year but here are some ways that you can avoid the dip whilst spending some time in the Cambrian Mountains. 5. Join… Continue reading

Mid Wales Beer Festival 2013

Like your ales locally brewed? Be sure not to miss out on the vast array of local beers and ciders on offer at this year’s Mid Wales Beer Festival! For those that don’t… Continue reading