"As short-break destinations go, the pint-sized Powys town of Montgomery has it all; tempting shops, delicious places to eat, a ruined castle to explore, and some of the scenic streets in Wales - and now visitors can stay at Ty Trefaldwyn! BBC Homes & Antiques"
A handsome, Listed Old Post Office with four bedrooms on one of the most idyllic towns in Wales. A few years ago, we had the privilege of writing and co-presenting a number of TV series on the architectural history of Welsh towns, and would spend 30+ weeks of the year looking for, and filming, the best-preserved and most beautiful urban scenes in the country. Trefaldwyn (Montgomery) was our favourite of all the places we filmed. It’s the kind of place you visit once and promise to retire to, or move to, or to revisit again and again as it has such a perfect, gentle charm, that you can’t believe you’d never heard of it, or that the place isn’t thronging with tourists (it isn’t).
Trefaldwyn is a tiny country town in the most glorious area, easily accessible to many wonderful days out - it’s an area so unspoilt that it feels like there is no ugliness here at all. The people that live here care about their town, its cafes, craft and antique shops, and that things look good, are well conserved, and well cared for - the values that make Under the Thatch.
This is a beautiful conversion of an eighteenth-century commercial premises on the square, facing the town hall. The shop fenestration has been preserved, but with a clever and artistic glass etching to create privacy whilst maintaining a view out over the town. Like everything here, it has been well done. Take steps from the door to good cafes and cake shops, to antiques and good pubs, or to the castle just above. Days out will take you to the best of the Welsh borders as you take the country lanes between Shropshire and Montgomeryshire.
Features
Bathroom Features
- Bath
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
- Washing machine
General
- No pets
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Pub nearby (walkable)
- Accessible without your own car
Media & Technology
- Television
- Wifi broadband internet
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
In Detail
- Central heating
- Broadband wifi internet
- Kitchen: with Miele refrigerator, microwave, freezer, dishwasher, Quooker boiling water tap, cafetière
- Dining area: dining table and seating for 8
- Lounge area: 42” HDTV with cable/satellite TV
- Utility room: washing machine and dryer plus WC
First Floor
- Bedroom 1: super king 6ft bed and a large seating area, wood-burning stove, and smart TV
- Bedroom 2: twin beds
- Bathroom: large bathroom with walk-in shower
Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Super King 6ft bed
- Bedroom 4: twin beds
- Bathroom: walk-in shower and double-ended roll-top bath.
Good to know
- Check in at : 16:00
- Check out by: 10:00
- Up to 8
- 7 nights from £1061 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Strictly no pets allowed
- Location
- Montgomery, Powys, Wales
- Nearby
- Walking and cycling adventures in every direction including direct access onto the Offa'... Read more
- Infants - Welcome + High chair available. No cot available
- Children - Welcome
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
- Double bed
- Single
- Single
- Walking and cycling adventures in every direction including direct access onto the Offa's Dyke Path.
- Montgomery is also famous for Bunners, the local hardware store - a true Aladdin's Cave to explore.
- Montgomery's Old Bell Museum
- Market days are Thursday and Saturday - a tradition since 1227
- Visit the many castles on the Welsh Marches
- Many National Trust properties including Powis Castle
- Day trips to the beach at Aberdovey, Aberystwyth, Barmouth or Lake Vyrnwy.
Reviews
Carol T,
2026
Stunning property in a lovely small friendly town. Very clean and extremely well equipped. Disappointing outside seating area. Would certainly return
Ruth E,
2026
The Old Post Office in Montgomery was a really well located and beautifully decorated, comtortable property. We would be very happy to stay again.
caroline H,
2026
It was lovely - perfect spot and had everything I needed. It was cosy, comfortable and beautifully furnished. I'd highly recommend it.
hilary L,
2025
Highly reccomend as a base to explore town and surrounding areas. We loved the layout of the house, especially the open plan groundfloor and the little sitting area in main bedroom was appreciated. Powis Castle and Welshpool railway were both well worth a visit and in Montgomery I lived St Nicholas Church. Lots of free parking, a Spar opposite and good coffee a few doors down at Castle Kitchen made it a fab location.
richard P,
2025
We had a fantastic 4 nights here , the house is finished to a very high standard and has a well equipped kitchen. There’s plenty of parking spaces outside and being right on the market square you’re literally meters from a great Spar shop , deli, fish and chips, the best iron mongers / hardware store I have ever been in that sells everything! book shop and local craft shop. The spar also has a great selection of local beers and good wine selection. There are also cafes , pubs and restaurants but we didn’t have time to try these.
Claire B,
2025
We absolutely loved the house. It is finished to an extremely high standard with everything you need. It has the most well equipped kitchen and we were impressed by the welcome hamper with some lovely local produce. Montgomery is a hidden gem with beautiful Georgian architecture and has everything you need - a small supermarket, cafe, pub, gift shops and hotel. The local people were very friendly and helpful, especially the staff at the amazing Bunners. Highly recommend staying in this gorgeous house and town.
Marged C,
2025
What a lovely refurbished Old Post Office in the middle of Montgomery. Perfect location for 8 university friends catching up with each other before Christmas. We’d thoroughly recommend both The Old Post Office and Under The Thatch. One member of the party was a returning visitor - she knew we’d all love it and she was correct! Diolch yn fawr iawn.
Steven A,
2025
The Old Post Office in Montgomery was a perfect combination of new and old, honouring the history of the building whilst providing the conveniences of modern life. Beds were comfy, kitchen well equipped and loved experiencing a slice of Montgomery life, behind glass windows in out in the square. Take a picnic and book up to the old Castle ruins on a sunny day, mooch around Bunner's or enjoy coffee and cake at the Castle Kitchen deli/cafe.
Jonathan S,
2025
We were completely charmed by Montgomery and this beautiful home; our young girls loved exploring the ruins of Montgomery Castle, and spending time in this historic building. A great place to spend a weekend in its own right, but also a helpful way of breaking the journey to north Wales for the next part of our holiday!
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