Macdonald Plas Talgarth Resort

Set in the rolling countryside within Snowdonia National Park, this genteel resort is 4 miles from Machynlleth train station and 7 miles from Aberdyfi Beach on the River Dyfi. Accommodations range from low-key studios to 3-bedroom apartments with sofabeds and extra bathrooms. All have flat-screen TVs, living areas and kitchenettes, as well as dining tables.Parking is free. Other amenities consist of a casual restaurant/bar, a terrace, and indoor and seasonal outdoor pools, plus a hot tub, a sauna and a steam room. There's also a spa and a gym. Sports facilities include mini-golf, and tennis and basketball courts. Minimum-stay rules apply.