The Coach House at Bryngwyn, near Llanfyllin in Powys, is situated not far from the English-Welsh border. Up the road is Oswestry, which is named after King Oswald of Northumbria. The welsh mountains surround the area and Oswestry is a good starting point for exploring the vast mountains. There is an ancient hill-fort, (which is famously where Queen Guinevere was born) that stands above the town.

Lake Vyrnwy is close by and offers charming views and scenery. There are also numerous castles situated around the area which are worth visiting. Powis, Chirk and Whittington castles are all in near proximity and offer interesting insights into majestic living.

Powis Castle holds the fascinating treasures of Clive of India. Powis Castle is situated within one of Prince Charles’ favourite Gardens, which was also recently voted the sixth best in Britain by the ‘Britain’s Finest’ television series. The Coach House of the castle is home to the state coach that is used by the Earls of Powis and is available to be seen by visitors.

Oswestry has become famous for being a lively market town. The visitors to the market enjoy the selection of specialty shops and a wide varierty of places to eat. Being situated so close to the border, you are never far away from the two cultures, and the welsh influence is evident at the vibrant market, through the local arts and crafts.

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is definitely worth visiting; it is positioned 126 feet above the River Dee and is one of the masterpieces from Thomas Telford. Children can keep amused at the Park Hall Country Experience which allows them to enjoy the children’s driving school, along with cart horse rides.