
Pistyll Rhaedr tearoom visitors are raving about on TikTok
Pistyll Rhaeadr is a popular waterfall, located in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside the Powys border, west of Oswestry.
At 240ft (80m), it is Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall.
Despite often being referred to as a " hidden gem", it is a popular UK tourist attraction, even being described on Tripadvisor as "one of the country's seven wonders".
"Charming" Powys tearoom with "the best waterfall view"
While the waterfall itself is the main drawcard, Tan-y-Pistyll Tearoom is also a hit amongst visitors.
One customer, in a video on TikTok, even described it as "the cafe with the best waterfall view".
Aysewales, posting on TikTok said: "Such a beautiful waterfall view this cafe has. I love sipping my coffee and watching the view from the porch.
"You would love here if you are a nature lover. Pistyll Rhaedr Waterfall."
@aysewales Such a beautiful waterfall view this cafe has. I loved sipping my coffee and watching the view from the porch. You would love here if you are a nature lover. Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall #northwales #walestiktok #waterfalls #cafewithview #waterfall #naturelovers ♬ Demise of a Nation - Secession Studios
Tan-y-Pistyll Tearoom has a "cosy and rustic" appearance with many original 18th-century features, according to its website.
It also offers a "homely and easygoing" atmosphere for customers.
The Tan-y-Pistyll Tearoom website adds: "Whether drinking hot chocolate around the log fire in winter or eating ice-creams and drinks outside in summer, one thing that is always commented on about Pistyll Rhaeadr is the friendliness found here."
There is seating indoors and outdoors, with a pagoda overlooking Pistyll Rhaeadr.
Despite only boasting a 2.7 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 41 reviews, Tan-y-Pistyll Tearoom has still received high praise from other customers online.
One visitor said: "After reading poor reviews of Tan-y-Pistyll Café, we were very pleasantly surprised to be given a warm welcome into what is a very charming cafe area.
"The toasted sandwich I chose was one of the best served with a fresh and varied side salad.
"Reports of the cafe only accepting cash were untrue, although on the odd occasion when the Wi-Fi signal is poor do they have to resort to cash only.
"I would definitely recommend a visit."
Another added: "Stopped for coffee and a cake after visiting the beautiful falls - both were excellent, decor delightful."
The Tan-y-Pistyll Tearoom has also been described by visitors as "cute" and a "lovely cafe full of character".

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