Enjoy an idyllic family getaway in this gorgeous glamping lodge on a peaceful farm in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The farm is a haven for wildlife, and not only may you spot pheasants, buzzards, red kites and herons wheeling above, but you can also take a tour of the farm with the owner and learn about his conservation and community initiatives. The lodge is just half a mile from the historic village of Talybont-on-Usk, where you will find a shop and places to eat and drink, as well as a canal, reservoir, two rivers, hills, woods and waterfalls to explore. From here you can walk, hire a mountain bike, fish, canoe, go boating on the canal or try the local geocache trail. At Llangorse Lake, 7 miles, you can row, sail and even waterski, and at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre, 6 miles, there are assault courses, climbing walls, zip wires and horse riding. Talgarth Mill, 10.5 miles, is a fully restored 18th century working flour mill, bakery and riverside cafe, while a visit to the world-famous book shop town of Hay on Wye, 20 miles, will ring the changes for the more literary-minded.
The high-quality lodge has an open-plan lounge with a cosy sitting area, where you can gather around the wood burner and enjoy the games and books supplied. Adjoining this is a dining area, a storage dresser and a lovely timber kitchen. From this area you can climb into a raised cabin bed and shut the door behind you for privacy; below it is space for storing clothes and another snug sitting area. At the far end of the lodge are two further bedrooms, a double and a twin, and next door is the ‘Pitch Pod’ with a shower and a proper, flushing WC.
Right outside the lodge the decked veranda, with bench seating and lighting, is a great place in which to eat al fresco (perhaps something grilled on the fire pit nearby), and you will surely love your very own wood-fired hot tub. Children can play in the field (shared with two other lodges), and you may wish to explore the surrounding farmland, wild swim or row on the pond in a neighbouring field, or scrump some apples (it’s allowed!) from the community orchard on the farm.