Log Cabins to RentRich with industrial heritage, the Valleys area of Wales offers Caerphilly Castle, adventure in the Big Pit Mining museum, horse back tours in the Dare Valley, and challenging cycling trails along canal, disused railways and tramways.
A pair of private, romantic shepherds' huts, for your exclusive use, with incredible walks straight from your door and a good pub close by. Hand crafted by the owner from local hillside timber, Spring Farm's authentic shepherds hut, winners of a county award, are situated in a hawthorn fringed meadow, which becomes a sea of bluebells in late spring. With a stunning panoramic view down the whole length of the Bryn Awr Valley to the Brecon Beacons one of the loveliest vistas in Wales. Crickhowell, is just a short drive away with great independent shops, pubs and coffee shops. In the market town of Abergavenny, you will find a Norman Castle, farmers' markets and the fabulous Food Festival each September. Brecon, Hay on Wye, Cardiff and Hereford are all in easy reach, as well as Wales Industrial Heritage sites in Blaenavon. Nearby attractions include The River Usk in Crickhowell for trout and salmon fishing with day licenses from The Bridge Inn Pub. The River Cafe in Glasbury is the top canoe rental spot co located with Wye Valley Canoes. There are also a selection of good riding centres within easy reach. The first hut has picture windows on both sides and pastel shaded panelled walls, whilst its blissfully soft double bed has generous storage space beneath. A table and two comfy armchairs complete the furnishings, together with a wood burner to keep you toasty in the winter months. The adjoining second hut has two rooms which comprise of a fully fitted kitchen complete with stove, oven and fridge. There is a separate bathroom with shower cubicle, wash basin and loo. The shepherds' huts are positioned within 30 acres of the owner's farm and smallholding, which was awarded a certificate of recognition at the Powys Business Awards, offering a welcoming greeting with lots of friendly animals on site. The owners are always on hand to help with anything you need to make your stay enjoyable. Outside the huts, there is a private enclosed garden area with neighbouring livestock, garden furniture and a fire pit which is perfect for toasting marshmallows.
This Victorian spa town is a pleasure to visit with 30 natural springs, picturesque lake, pavilion and range of events, shops and eateries to enjoy alongside the National Cycle Museum and Radnorshire Museum, not forgetting its renowned golf club. Explore the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys, visit the Red Kite Feeding Station at Gigrin Farm, head to the internationally renowned Hergest Croft Gardens, go book hunting in Hay on Wye or take the Old Mountain Road to Aberystwyth. Set in magnificent countryside full of footpaths, cycle routes and bridleways to explore and enjoy walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, wildlife watching, photography, arts, crafts, music and events. A perfect spot to unwind or seek adventure in Mid Wales. As you approach this cedar clad property the views and lodge are stunning. The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner is stylishly furnished with beautiful features such as the doors and tables made from locally grown Douglas Fir and Ash, bi fold doors opening on to the patio and all the thoughtful little extras for year round comfort such as the underfloor heating. The kitchen area is well equipped with gas oven and hob, dishwasher and fridge with ice compartment. If you decide to eat in the table is perfectly positioned to gather round and embrace the fabulous view. On chillier evenings you can light the wood burner and relax on the comfortable sofa watch the wildlife, choose a film or lose yourself in a good book. Either side of the lounge area are two sumptuous bedrooms, one as a super king and one as a twin (though both can be made as super king or twin on request). Both bedrooms have a luxury en suite shower with WC and soft towels. This exceptional property is a real pleasure to holiday in. Surrounded by rolling countryside and wildlife, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. Enjoy alfresco dining on the patio with table and chairs, or head to the sunken seating area by the fire pit to watch the wildlife or appreciate the dark skies stargazing. If you are keen on cycling or golf there is a secure bicycle store with wash down facilities, washing machine and drying facilities for wet boots and clothes . You can also find a "enclosed" area in the garden for the dogs. Private drive with off road parking for two cars. The lodge is set in two acres of grounds and maintains its own privacy, adjacent to the owners seven acre home and stables.
Step into nature with a stay at this attractive, canvas safari lodge near Talybont. Sleeping up to six guests, the inviting holiday abode is perfect for guests seeking comfort as well as immersion in the great outdoors. One of three similar lodges on a farm in the Brecon Beacons, the lodge could be the perfect getaway for those who enjoy walking, cycling or fishing. Follow a 7.5 mile section of the Taff Trail from the Talybont Reservoir to the bustling market town of Brecon. Hire a canoe or take an organised trip along a stretch of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. Drive 6.5 miles to walk up to the beautiful Blaen y Glyn Waterfalls. With gorgeous valley views you enter your exciting holiday lodge via one step onto the veranda. Indulge in seamless inside outside living thanks to the flow between the covered veranda space and the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Fire up your wood burner on chilly evenings and relax beside it with a good book. Pull up a chair for a hand of cards or set up a board game and gather around. Make warming meals in the kitchen inside or cook under the stars on the fire pit. As night falls, choose between a queen sized bedroom, a twin room, or snuggle up and enjoy the unique experience of laying your head in the cabin bed area reached via a ladder. Finding your shower room is just as much part of the glamping experience, situated a few steps from the lodge within a self contained pitch pod, with a shower and WC. Stoke up the wood fired hot tub in the morning and by the evening you will have the perfect place to soak in steaming water with a glass of something chilled. Roam the working farm around you to your heart s content, ask for an official tour if you would like and let the children join in with feeding the chickens. Look out for wildlife in the pond, take out a rowing boat and even go for a swim if you wish.
Set in a tranquil, rural location on the edge of the village of Llandyssil with far reaching views across rolling farmland and valleys. An absolute treat for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, spend your days relaxing amongst nature in the summer sun, or explore one of the many picturesque footpaths and cycle trails nearby. For keen walkers, the infamous Offa s Dyke trail is just moments away and the beautiful Shropshire Hills can be reached within 17.5 miles. The popular town of Montgomery is just 2 miles away where you can visit the 12th century castle ruins or browse one of the many independent shops and cafes. There is also an excellent 9 hole golf course just a short drive away. This sumptuous lodge is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, bursting with character and comfort at every turn. Individually architecturally designed and fully bespoke from start to finish, it really is quite unlike anything you will have seen before. Behind the reclaimed Welsh slates on the roof and timber clad exterior that has been sourced from locally grown estates, are impressively high vaulted ceilings boasting exposed beams and luxurious fixtures and fittings. On entering you will be instantly wowed by the dramatic lounge/kitchen/diner with large bi folding doors that wrap around the front to make the most of the panoramic countryside views. Sink back into one of the comfortable sofas in the lounge area and light the AGA swivel wood burner as you watch a movie on the large Smart TV. A bespoke dining table sits in the centre of the room providing plenty of scope for relaxed socialising over lazy lunches or casual suppers. Sit at the breakfast bar, drink in hand, whilst the chef of the group prepares a feast in the well equipped kitchen. No expense has been spared on the best quality appliances, including a Rangemaster electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler. The utility room provides plenty of space for outdoor gear, wellies and walking boots and includes a washing machine. There are two beautifully furnished bedrooms on this floor, one super king size with patio doors opening out to the garden and one twin. Both bedrooms benefit from brilliantly stylish artisan wallpaper and their very own en suites with waterfall showers and a WC. A solid oak staircase winds down to the lower ground floor where you can immerse yourself in a truly luxurious retreat. Indulge in your very own 6 person sauna with a Himalayan salt wall and, after you are finished, treat yourself to a cold bottle of water from the drinks fridge or coffee from the Nespresso coffee machine. Next door lies an opulent bathroom with a luxury free standing bath, Jack and Jill sinks and a Chroma therapy multi jet shower offering sensations such as rainfall, mist, waterfall and jet. Here you will also find the master bedroom a palatial super king size with floor to ceiling bi folding doors that flood the room with light and open up to the spectacular terrace. The room also boasts a study area so you can catch up on some emails or sit back, relax and read a book whilst taking in the outstanding views of the rolling hills that surround you. Outside the garden rolls into the neighbouring farmland with breath taking far reaching views as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a soak in the bubbling hot tub or sip your morning coffee outside and watch the local wildlife from the raised patio. Some steps lead down to a spectacular terrace area boasting a wood fired pizza oven and a gas BBQ for dining al fresco with your family. Being in an area of dark skies, this is the perfect spot for stargazing in the evening whilst soaking in the luxury submerged hot tub.
With the lodge as your base, you can make the most of what the National Park has to offer, including its many walking routes. As well as gentle rambles, keen hikers can head to Pen y Fan (15 miles), the highest mountain in South Wales and a popular peak to climb. Talybont village is 1 mile away, with a selection of friendly local inns and a shop for replenishing your supplies. Further afield, visit the market town of Brecon for its museum, art gallery, and 11th century cathedral. History lovers will find a number of castle ruins in the area, including Tretower Court (6.5 miles) and Crickhowell (9 miles). From the veranda, a step up takes you inside the main lodge and straight into the open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. There are two comfortable sofas either side of the wood burner, so you can curl up on cool evenings. The rustic kitchen area reflects the outside environment with its natural wood units and comes complete with a gas hob, fridge and microwave for home cooked meals. Eat at the dining table or take your food onto the veranda and the pretty picnic bench overlooking the valley. Also in the living area is the double cabin bed, fully self contained in its own raised wooden unit and accessed via a four rung ladder. Continue to the back of the lodge, where you ll find the remaining two bedrooms, a double and a twin. Both have colourful throws for a warm night s sleep, and bedside tables with reading lamps. The twin also boasts a large wardrobe with drawers for handy storage space. Venturing outside, a few metres from the lodge is your private Pitch Pod containing a shower and WC. On the grass surrounding the lodge is a fire pit and at the side of the property is the wood fired hot tub. In the next field is a lake where you can either go for a swim, or paddle around in the rowing boat, and guests are welcome to explore the farm. Off road parking is available in a neighbouring field.
You could not wish to be better placed, to enjoy the enviable position on the English/Welsh border. The Offa s Dyke foot path is nearby allowing for you to enjoy a long or short trek. The Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons and Wye Valley are also nearby. The area offers a number of historic market towns such as Hay on Wye, Clun, Ludlow and Leominster, across the border you will find an area steeped in history with some of Europe s finest surviving castles and countryside, Brecon Castle overlooking the River Usk and Abergavenny Castle set against the spectacular hills. Step onto the terrace and enjoy the views across the Welsh mountains, the shepherds hut offers open plan lounge/kitchen/dining/sleeping area, the comfortable seating with coloured cushions, sits perfectly in front of the wood burner, and for a simple supper a gas oven and hob sits within sympathetic wooden work tops. For a peaceful night s sleep step up into the built in double bed where you can enjoy views onto the mountain range. There is also a shower room, with shower and an Eco WC outside the shepherds hut. The shepherds hut has been designed for entertaining and offers a spacious terrace where a table and chairs sits perfectly enjoying the views across to the mountains and open countryside, with a further seating area creating the perfect place for an evening with friends, feel free to roam the grounds with acres to explore. There is off road parking for two cars.
You could almost imagine Gandalf waiting to welcome you at this unique escape on a 4 acre smallholding with chickens, wildlife pond, orchard, river and stunning views. It s located in the valley of an idyllic hamlet near Llanidloes, with an array of activities, cafes, pubs, restaurants, independent shops and galleries. Enjoy fine architecture, cultural heritage and culinary delights in and around the area. Explore the stunning countryside from the doorstep, choose one of the many footpaths and cycle routes through the majestic rolling hills in Mid Wales. Take a trip to Rhayader and the Elan Valley, visit Clywedog Reservoir and the Red Kites Feeding Station or head 20 miles west to coastal Aberystwyth and Borth. As you walk down to this truly unusual turf covered roundhouse, you can t help but stop and take in the view. Step into this cosy lounge/kitchen/sleeping area with underfloor heating, hand crafted detailing, interesting artworks and all the thoughtful little extras that make a holiday extra special. The bespoke kitchen area has been creatively designed with a two ring electric hob, microwave oven and fridge. Enjoy a leisurely hot shower to start the day; there is also an eco WC in the shower room. Sample the eggs from the local chickens and freshly brewed tea for breakfast at the hand crafted breakfast bar. Take time to relax listening to the radio, utilise the Bluetooth speakers, open the doors to hear the birdsong and babbling river. After a full day out, snuggle up and embrace the view taking in magnificent sunsets. When it s time for bed, just close the blinds, pull back the duvet on the king size bed and enjoy a good night s sleep. The setting is beautiful with established borders, trees and this cottage overlooks the river too. It s a lovely spot for morning coffee or dining on the charcoal BBQ in the private garden with fire pit and furniture. The property sits in its own wildflower meadow with a large wildlife pond adjacent to the property. Enjoy fishing at the bottom of the garden in the River Severn, stroll along the famous 'Sabrina' walk by the river and explore the owner's 4 acre smallholding. There is private parking for two cars and bike/canoe storage is available. Homegrown vegetables and eggs are also available from the owners (at an additional charge). Please note this property has a private water supply.
Enjoying a great location with farm walks and wildlife ponds for you to explore, more challenging walks can be enjoyed upon the Brecon Beacons, taking in the heights of Pen y Fan (14 miles), Cribyn (13 miles), and Fan y Big (9 miles). Mountain bikers should take on the famous Taff Trail, which passes through the village and stretches to Cardiff in the south. For something a little more serene, discover the spectacular waterfalls at Blaen y Glyn (7.5 miles) and the large, picturesque reservoir at Talybont (3 miles), which is often teeming with migratory birds. After a long and busy day, stock up on supplies at the shop in the village or sample local delights in one of the two village pubs. Enjoy the views across the valley before you step inside this beautifully finished lodge, finished to an exceptionally high standard, just perfect for couples wanting to get away and enjoy the countryside. The open plan living space has been well configured offering guests a cosy space to relax and unwind in front of the wood burning stove (first basket of logs included), for dining, a table, and chairs, and for the chef amongst you a bespoke built kitchen that is well equipped to offer an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, and washing machine. A generously sized king size bedroom with garden views offering access to a shower room with a double walk in rain shower, his and hers sinks, and WC. Outside the garden has an open aspect within sympathetically landscaped grounds, there is a hot tub where you can relax and enjoy the dark skies, and there is a table and chairs for dining and BBQ. There is guest parking for two cars within the site car park.
Set within the grounds of a traditional working farm, you can enjoy plenty by foot from this lodge, with well marked farm trails and wildlife ponds where you can take a dip or enjoy the wildlife. It s a short walk into Talybont on Usk which is well served with two pubs and shops and ideally situated for exploring the Taff Cycle Trail, the Brinore Tramroad, and the Henry Vaughan Walk. The Blaen y Glyn waterfalls are nearby (7.5 miles), or you can take a walk around the Pontsticill Reservoir (8 miles) or a trip on a steam train through the region. The popular town of Brecon (8.5 miles) has a cinema, theatre, historic cathedral, and several great independent shops and places to eat and drink. Enjoy the views across the valley before you step inside this beautiful lodge, finished to a very high standard and perfect for couples wanting to get away and enjoy the countryside. The open plan living space has been well configured offering guests a cosy space to relax and unwind in front of the wood burner (first basket of logs included). For dining, there is a table and chairs, and for the chef amongst you, there s a bespoke kitchen that is well equipped to offer an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine. A generous king size bedroom with garden views offers access to a luxury bathroom with a free standing bath, his and hers sinks and a WC. Outside, the garden has an open aspect within sympathetically landscaped grounds. There is a hot tub where you can relax and enjoy the dark skies, as well as a table and chairs for dining and a BBQ. There is guest parking for two cars within the on site car park.
Nestled in the Brecon Beacons National Park, with farm walks and views across the Usk Valleys. Just 1 mile from the village of Talybont on Usk, potter to the local shop and pub with ease. Brecon lies in one direction and both Crickhowell, with its range of independent shops and the foodie haven of Abergavenny, lie in the other. The Brecon and Monmouth Canal with its pretty towpath runs nearby, or explore the River Wye and the River Usk. Walk from your door and up the lane to the foothills of the Beacons or perhaps head downwards to the country pub. Explore the local history at Tretower Castle and Court, (6 miles) White Castle and Raglan Castle (21 miles), or spend a day rummaging through bookshops at Hay on Wye (20 miles). Enjoy the views across the valley before you step inside this beautifully finished lodge, finished to a high standard and perfect for groups wanting to get away and enjoy the countryside. The open plan living space has been well configured offering guests a cosy space to relax and unwind in front of the wood burner (first basket of logs included), for dining, a table and chairs and for the chef amongst you a bespoke built kitchen that is well equipped to offer an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washing machine. A generously sized double bedroom with garden views offering access to an en suite bathroom with a separate shower and WC. A twin room enjoying valley views, and a king size mezzanine bedroom accessed from the lounge area. There is also a family bathroom with a bath, shower, and WC. Outside the garden has an open aspect within sympathetically landscaped grounds. There is a hot tub where you can relax and enjoy the dark skies, and there is a table and chairs for dining and BBQ. There is guest parking for two cars within the site car park.
