Less really does mean more at this dreamy couple’s retreat. Perfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways, this off-grid bothy sits by a running brook, with huge swathes of farmland and common on your doorstep. Light the oil lamps, curl up before the wood burner, and unwind in the wood-fired hot tub for an absolute couples’ escape.
Thought to have been an original shepherd’s dwelling on the farm where it now sits, this stone building that oozes history and character is accessed via a raised terrace. With no electricity, this property will blow you away with the natural light that pours into the living space finished with a fine choice of natural materials. This open-plan space includes a small kitchen area with wooden worktops and all the self-catering essentials, including a traditional wood burner that adds to the property’s character. Oil-burning lamps will add a cosy glow to romantic evenings, and when bed beckons, a ladder leads to the mezzanine bedroom. As part of your off-grid experience, a claw-foot bath is on the covered terrace outside, and a composting WC is housed separately but close-by. For a soul-soothing bathe beneath the stars, lay back in the wood-fired hot tub that comes with a plentiful supply of logs.
Explore the 50 acres of land within the farm, with woodland, streams and stunning views waiting to be discovered. With National trust common land surrounding you, this is the perfect setting for keen hikers. The dramatic Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park sit five miles to the south and offer some of the most breathtaking walks Wales has to offer. The cathedral town of Brecon is 19 miles away, and no visit is complete without a hike along the historic Offa’s Dyke just seven miles away. For a more leisurely amble, bookish Hay-on-Wye is five miles away and pretty Builth Wells is 14 miles.