A back to nature escape with accommodation arranged between a recycled railway cabin and cosy log cabin hand built from local oak, a testament to artisan craftsmanship and commitment to treading lightly within the natural environment.
Set in 50 acres of private land within the Brecon Beacons, this is the essence of glamping - great for fresh air freaks! A friendly welcome awaits you from the donkeys who graze the neighbouring slopes, often joined by a rescue pony. There is plenty of adventure to be had without using the car; breathtaking walks, fish in the river, or take a dip in the river's plunge pool, chop wood for the fire pit or hire bikes which can be delivered to the door. Crickhowell is a 5 minute drive with butchers, baker, Post Office and independent shops. A day trip to Hay-on-Wye, famous for its International Literary Festival and canoeing on the River Wye are a must or try trekking in the hills.
The oak cabin offers lounge/diner/sleeping area: 1 double accessed via a ladder (restricted head height in the eaves) and 1 bunk beds (suitable for under 8s) and a woodburner/stove (first basket of logs included). The railway carriage offers open-plan kitchen/bathroom area: kitchen area, with gas hob Bathroom area, with freestanding bath. Separate WC. Outside: large fire pit for camp fire cooking and canopy area with table and chairs for all weather dining. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen and towels included.
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WILD SWIMMING: There is a great plunge pool in the river which flows down below the property. As it's all private land you can swim and fish in the river during your stay, as well as chop wood and generally get back to nature. There is a wood store available for you, should you not want to expend quite so much energy!
WALKING & CYCLING: Set in the Brecon Beacons National Park, you are surrounded by the beautiful Black Mountains, with endless trails directly from the door. Mountain bike hire can be arranged for delivery to the door, or bring your own and storage can be made available.
EATING: The local village of Llanbedr has a local pub, which can be reached on foot, with a pretty country lane and riverside trail. Crickhowell is the nearest town with several country pubs, The Bear being the oldest and most popular. For posher nosh, then the Nanty-ffin Inn is worth a trip, as is the Hardwick in Abergavenny. Heaps of inspiration on our Thing to Do Pages...all tried and tested by the team - tough job!
TOWNS: The lovely little town of Crickhowell, with butchers, a baker, post office and independent shops is 5 minutes drive down the hill. Abergavenny is within 15 minutes with it's farmers market and September Food Festival. Or try the famous book town of Hay on Wye, just 30 minutes and a treasure trove of independant stores and thirty or so book shops. It has the added benefit of being on the River Wye, which is great for paddling on the Warren on a summers day, or renting a canoe for some watery adventure.
RIDING: Lots of local trekking centres within 10-20 minutes drive and some of the best riding trails in the country The Golden Valley riding centre is just a few miles away for fabulous trekking in the hills, or try Triley Fields Equestrian for lessons and a great cross country course, again, lots more details can be found in our things to do pages.
DURING YOUR STAY: It's well worth checking out the "This Month We Love" Pages on the Sugar & Loaf site, our top picks of what's on in the area continually updated throughout the month
SLEEPS 2 - 4 : A fabulous romantic oak cabin with a hand-made oak double platform bed, twin cabin beds suitable for under 8's and the option for older children to come and stay by simply packing a tent or a blow up mattress. Cosy Welsh blankets and proper bed linen for two adults and two children included.
RELAXING : Sofa and chairs in the oak cabin with log burning stove, traditional games and reads and dramatic views from the sofa.
EATING: Dining table within the oak cabin. Handmade kitchen area within the railway carriage, worktop with gas hob, belfast sink, hot and cold running water and all the pots and pans you need. Large fire pit outside for camp fire cooking. Canopy outside for all weather dining as well as table and chairs.
KEEPING CLEAN: There is a free standing bath, with piping hot running water on tap from the owner's private water supply, as well as fresh towels provided. The loo is separate (approx. 15 metres from the cabin along a pathway) and is a normal flushing loo (not compost).
GET AWAY FROM IT ALL: This is an "off grid" holiday, the essence of glamping and perfect for hard core fresh air fanatics! This does mean that there are no plug sockets in the cabin itself, however there is electric lighting available and the owners are happy for guests to charge gadgets at their home if needed.
STAYING CONNECTED: Mobile phone reception is available on most networks in the yard, but can be patchy.
WASTE & RECYCLING: Please note that there is no rubbish collection from this property as it is off-grid. Therefore you will need to recycle everything or the owners kindly ask that you take your rubbish away with you at the end of your holiday.
HOLIDAY PREPARATION: We would advise to contact local amenities directly, such as shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions, to confirm the latest opening times and availability.