Cottage Holidays in Wales - Plough Cottage

Holidays in Wales - About the Area

The nearest town to Plough Cottage is Machynlleth, which was once the ancient capital of Wales under Owain Glyndwr. Machynlleth still has buildings that date back to the 14th and 15th centuries, including the "Parliament House" which now exhibits a collection of photographs, notes, models, books and slides depicting Welsh history in the Middle Ages. Owain Glyndwr was one of the best known and enigmatic figures from this period. He was revered as the last native Prince of Wales and inspired a national uprising which revived hopes of an independent Wales. His story is depicted in the Collection housed in the "Parliament House".

Present-day Machynlleth provides all the modern facilities you would expect, including supermarkets, a sports centre, swimming pool, interesting and varied shops, pubs and restaurants. The town also hosts a colourful street market every Wednesday when the Main Street is lined on both sides with a variety of stalls. Edward the 1st granted a Royal Charter for the Market to be held in Machynlleth in perpetuity.

The imposing clock tower in the centre was originally a Birthday gift from the townspeople to mark the coming of age of Viscount Castlereagh, the eldest son of the 5th Marquis of Londonderry, whose family lived at Plas Machynlleth for many years.