With the demise of The Star...

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...has anyone had any bright ideas for accomodation/food/drinks for the night before the BB200?
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There's Hafren Forest bunkhouse Andy but I did hear they were booked up 6 months in advance. https://hafrenforestbunkhouse.com/
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I think a licensed bar is a prerequisite Stuart.

Although the axe-throwing might be useful.
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Wondered whether it could be a BYO and BBQ affair :wink:
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I find it's always best to have a third party enforcing last orders on these occasions :lol:
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White Lion in Mach' might be worth trying. Perhaps the liveliest pub in Mach and does B&B.
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Mid Wales pub in pant yr dwr was a right laugh last time I ventured that way.
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Penrhos Arms at Cemmas might be another option: https://www.penrhosarms.com/
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:11 pm Penrhos Arms at Cemmas might be another option: https://www.penrhosarms.com/
Would it be fair to say that offers a convenient early scratching point for those riders who aren't really feeling it? :wink:
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:11 pm Penrhos Arms at Cemmas might be another option: https://www.penrhosarms.com/
They looked after us very well on the 2016 WRT - More or less gave us the bar all night to dry our sodden selves out.
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Is there a campsite nearby...?
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Boab wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:38 pm campsite
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Taylor wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:04 pm Mid Wales pub in pant yr dwr was a right laugh last time I ventured that way.
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Is there a campsite nearby...?
Cringoed is just up the road. https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Wales ... lsrc=aw.ds
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In Reverse wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:19 pm ...has anyone had any bright ideas for accomodation/food/drinks for the night before the BB200?
Thread hijack :oops:
So what's the latest on The Star please.
I know it was up for sale but missed any follow ups
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Bearbonesnorm wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:07 pm White Lion in Mach' might be worth trying. Perhaps the liveliest pub in Mach and does B&B.
Booked a room here. Be good to meet up Friday in mach for a bevvy.
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What about the pub in Llanbrynmair? Is that no good?
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pete68 wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:36 am What about the pub in Llanbrynmair? Is that no good?
I was thinking that. I had the weirdest stay in there in 2014. Bedroom with the spooky cot
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What about the pub in Llanbrynmair? Is that no good?
There's nothing 'wrong' with it aside from it's somewhat run-down. Someone once asked me if it was a theme pub. Slightly puzzled, I asked what the theme was ... 'Wales
1957' was the reply. However, in fairness, if there were a few there and expectations were kept in check, then it'd likely be a good night.
what's the latest on The Star please.
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I’m staying at Cringoed campsite so could easily head into Llanbrynmair to the pub Friday.
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Im eating there and asked if i can camp in my van and they said ok!
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I stayed at the pub in Llanbrynmair before one BB200. It was basic but the welcome was warm, the food was hot and the beer was perfectly acceptable.
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That's good to know as we've booked a room there. Last time ,we camped at cringoed. Was quiet and facilities were fine
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I see on their Tariffs page they offer an "electric optional gravel touring pitch". Graveltouring? Pah, it'll never catch on :smile: .

PS> Shortening "electricity" to "electric" seems quite common these days. Maybe it's cheaper.
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