Centre for Alternative Technology
For our group bookings, a beautiful Victorian country house offers you an unbelievable high standard of accommodation in the wonderful surroundings of the Welsh hills
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre nestled in the foothills of the South Snowdonia National Park and within the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere.
CAT offers accommodation to suit any group, all with a stunning backdrop of the surrounding wooded valley and hills.
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CAT buildings have been carefully designed with consideration to eco methods and materials, energy consumption is carefully minimised and on-site renewable energy installations feed into the grid.
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CAT's Eco Cabins offer a fantastic choice for smaller school groups with each cabin sleeping up to 16 children plus 2 single rooms for teachers/leaders. They have communal lounge areas and kitchens.
The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre nestled in the foothills of the South Snowdonia National Park and within the UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere.
CAT offers accommodation to suit any group, all with a stunning backdrop of the surrounding wooded valley and hills.
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CAT buildings have been carefully designed with consideration to eco methods and materials, energy consumption is carefully minimised and on-site renewable energy installations feed into the grid.
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CAT's Eco Cabins offer a fantastic choice for smaller school groups with each cabin sleeping up to 16 children plus 2 single rooms for teachers/leaders. They have communal lounge areas and kitchens.
Facilities Include
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12 bedrooms in 2 lodges. 8 bunk rooms with 4 bunk beds in each plus 4 single rooms for teachers/leaders
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Access to the CAT site
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Fantastic in-house cooked food
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Communal areas and kitchenette for teachers/leaders use
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All specialised equipment needed for activities; wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets, harnesses etc
Hafren Forest Bunkhouse
A unique accommodation set within the Cambrian Mountains
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A family run, perfect accommodation for individuals or small group bookings on our qualification based courses.
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Located on the edge of Hafren Forest, next to Llyn Clywedog - 615 acre reservoir home of our water sports and great for trout fishing.
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Self Catered, Bed & Breakfast or Catered options available.
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Facilities include:
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21 Beds in 4 Bunk Rooms
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Large cosy lounge
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Large fully equipped kitchen for those on self catering
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Dining table seats 21
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Boot Room and kit drying area
We are more than happy to show you around any of our sites; contact us to arrange a visit