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With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:19 pm
by In Reverse
...has anyone had any bright ideas for accomodation/food/drinks for the night before the BB200?

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:52 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
There's Hafren Forest bunkhouse Andy but I did hear they were booked up 6 months in advance. https://hafrenforestbunkhouse.com/

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:34 pm
by In Reverse
I think a licensed bar is a prerequisite Stuart.

Although the axe-throwing might be useful.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:58 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Wondered whether it could be a BYO and BBQ affair :wink:

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:02 pm
by In Reverse
I find it's always best to have a third party enforcing last orders on these occasions :lol:

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:07 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
White Lion in Mach' might be worth trying. Perhaps the liveliest pub in Mach and does B&B.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:04 pm
by Taylor
Mid Wales pub in pant yr dwr was a right laugh last time I ventured that way.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:11 pm
by Bearbonesnorm
Penrhos Arms at Cemmas might be another option: https://www.penrhosarms.com/

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:53 pm
by In Reverse
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:

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 8:39 pm
by macinblack
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.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:38 pm
by Boab
Is there a campsite nearby...?

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:01 pm
by RIP
Boab wrote: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:38 pm campsite
?

:wink:



(Was one up the road. Probably haven't had a toilet since it fell apart in my hands five years ago. Still, the insane price they charged me for the 'facilities' (none) would've bought a complete replacement)

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:35 am
by Wotsits
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.
Neils new dad!! :lol: :lol:

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 8:40 am
by Bearbonesnorm
Is there a campsite nearby...?
Cringoed is just up the road. https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Wales ... lsrc=aw.ds

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 9:27 pm
by JohnClimber
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
Thanks

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 10:26 pm
by techno
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.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:36 am
by pete68
What about the pub in Llanbrynmair? Is that no good?

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:18 am
by Dave Barter
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

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:26 am
by Bearbonesnorm
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.
A family bought it John. I believe their intention is to run it as a licensed B+B but no sign of anything happening so far.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 9:46 am
by lune ranger
I’m staying at Cringoed campsite so could easily head into Llanbrynmair to the pub Friday.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:24 am
by Alexinthepeaks
Im eating there and asked if i can camp in my van and they said ok!

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:28 am
by Charliecres
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.

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 3:21 pm
by pete68
That's good to know as we've booked a room there. Last time ,we camped at cringoed. Was quiet and facilities were fine

Re: With the demise of The Star...

Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:01 pm
by RIP
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.