About Claerwen

Claerwen is a self-catering holiday property located in Powys, Mid Wales. This accommodation sits in the Elan Valley area and provides a peaceful base for exploring the Welsh countryside. The property offers off-road parking and welcomes guests looking for a rural retreat.

The Elan Valley surrounds this property with hills and reservoirs. You can walk around the reservoirs and see the dams. The area is known for red kites. Borth beach is within driving distance for coastal days out.

The property provides self-catering accommodation sleeping multiple guests. Specific lodge types and sleeping arrangements vary across the site. Each unit includes kitchen facilities and living spaces for families or groups.

Elan Valley Visitor Centre (3 miles, 8 minutes) showcases the area's water heritage. Red Kite Feeding Station (12 miles, 20 minutes) offers daily bird displays. Devils Bridge Falls (15 miles, 25 minutes) features waterfalls and woodland walks. Llandrindod Wells (8 miles, 15 minutes) provides shops and services.

Claerwen suits families and couples wanting countryside walks and wildlife watching. The peaceful setting and reservoir access make this an excellent Mid Wales base.

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Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Two ring hob, microwave, fridge
✓Tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking
✓Enclosed garden
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.5 miles, pub 5.1 miles
✓Note: check-in from 5pm, check-out by 10am
✓Note: there is a fence surrounding both huts, but there isn’t a fence separating them

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Claerwen Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Claerwen during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Powys's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

National Cycle Museum

Distance: 8.2 miles (17 min drive)

LD1 5DL

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground

Distance: 10.2 miles (21 min drive)

LD2 3SY

Abbey Cwm Hir Hall

Distance: 12 miles (32 min drive)

LD1 6PH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles (8 min drive)

Garreg Lwyd

Distance: 9.8 miles (18 min drive)

LD6 5LE

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 9.5 miles (21 min drive)

LD6 5LF

Co-Op

Distance: 5.1 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5DN

Watsons Family Butchers

Distance: 5.6 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5AF

West Street Antiques

Distance: 5.6 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5AB

Pen-y-bont Station

Distance: 7.1 miles (15 min drive)

LD1 5SQ

Llandrindod Wells Interchange

Distance: 7.9 miles (17 min drive)

LD1 5HF

Llandrindod Station

Distance: 7.8 miles (16 min drive)

LD1 6BG

National Cycle Museum

Distance: 8.2 miles (17 min drive)

LD1 5DL

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground

Distance: 10.2 miles (21 min drive)

LD2 3SY

Abbey Cwm Hir Hall

Distance: 12 miles (32 min drive)

LD1 6PH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 2.5 miles (8 min drive)

Garreg Lwyd

Distance: 9.8 miles (18 min drive)

LD6 5LE

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 9.5 miles (21 min drive)

LD6 5LF

Co-Op

Distance: 5.1 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5DN

Watsons Family Butchers

Distance: 5.6 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5AF

West Street Antiques

Distance: 5.6 miles (12 min drive)

LD6 5AB

Pen-y-bont Station

Distance: 7.1 miles (15 min drive)

LD1 5SQ

Llandrindod Wells Interchange

Distance: 7.9 miles (17 min drive)

LD1 5HF

Llandrindod Station

Distance: 7.8 miles (16 min drive)

LD1 6BG

Is Claerwen Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can explore Elan Valley reservoirs and spot red kites overhead. The dams provide impressive viewing points and educational interest about Victorian engineering. Borth beach offers sand and sea for traditional seaside fun. Walking trails suit various ages with shorter routes around Caban Coch. The peaceful setting allows outdoor play and wildlife spotting throughout your stay.

For Couples

Couples enjoy the peaceful countryside setting with minimal noise disturbance. Scenic drives to Devils Bridge provide romantic mountain views. Walking hand-in-hand around the reservoirs offers quality time together. The self-catering setup allows flexible dining and relaxed mornings. Welcome treats from hosts add a thoughtful touch to your romantic Welsh retreat in this tranquil location.

Pet Friendly

Pet policies vary by individual lodge at Claerwen. Contact the property directly to confirm whether dogs are permitted in your chosen accommodation. The Elan Valley area provides excellent walking opportunities for dogs with reservoir trails and open countryside. Off-road parking makes unloading pets straightforward. Rural location means minimal traffic for safe dog walking near the property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Claerwen

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5HP

The Triangle Inn Rhayader

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5BT

Metropole Hotel Llandrindod Wells

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD1 5DY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Claerwen

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Claerwen does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on providing comfortable self-catering accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting.

Is it pet friendly?

Pet policies vary by individual lodge at this site. Contact the property directly to confirm whether your pet can be accommodated during your stay.

What facilities are included in the accommodation?

Each lodge includes a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, comfortable living areas and bedrooms with all necessary furnishings. Off-road parking for two vehicles is provided at the property.

What outdoor activities are available nearby?

Walking routes around Elan Valley reservoirs offer varied distances and difficulty levels. Red kite watching, dam viewing and scenic drives to Devils Bridge provide excellent outdoor experiences.

How far is the nearest shop?

Llandrindod Wells is 8 miles away with a Tesco offering click and collect services. The town provides supermarkets, local shops and essential amenities for your self-catering stay.

What makes the Elan Valley special?

The Elan Valley contains Victorian dams and reservoirs supplying water to Birmingham. The area supports red kite populations and offers spectacular hill walking with minimal traffic.

Is the property suitable for families?

Yes, the lodges accommodate families with multiple bedrooms and self-catering facilities. The peaceful setting and nearby wildlife attractions appeal to children and adults alike.

What is the nearest train station?

The closest railway stations are in Llandrindod Wells or further afield in Builth Wells. Car transport is recommended as public transport in this rural area is limited.

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Claerwen Reviews

I enjoyed my stay in the Shepherds Hut, the first time in this type of accommodation for me. Of course space is constrained as it is a hut ! but it is well equiped with just about everything you need. There is plenty of storage in the cupboard under the bed. And the view and peacefulness is worth every penny.

Not a criticism but could do with better more shelfs for storing stuff. Beautiful location helpful owner very peaceful.

Lovely little place. We got lost getting there the gentleman I spoke to gave us clear directions and later a lady phoned to check we were OK. The hut is in a beautiful setting. It rained the next day but it didn't matter as we were warm and cosy with everything we needed in side. Wonderful find peace and quiet. We are hoping to book again for later in the year.

Delightful shepherd's hut in the midWales countryside. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and though it is small it is a hut, after all! it perfectly fitted our needs because we planned to be out with friends discovering the local area. With a peaceful setting, overlooking hills and fields, we very much enjoyed staying here.

Glamping is definitely the way forward! When my daughter and I saw the weather forecast for the second week of the Easter hols, it was clear pitching a tent was not a good idea, so started the search for a more weather friendly alternative. We love Sykes for a cosy cottage holiday, and couldn't believe the amount of different types of accommodation that they actually have for offer, we were spoilt for choice! After much discussion we settled for this hut and what an absolute treat! The hut was faultless, the owners had thought of everything to bring the outside in whilst still remaining warm and dry. Each window offered a different stunning view of the landscape and the double doors were a well thought out idea by the owners. We loved our little shepherds hut experience, there are gorgeous walks from the doorstep lots of scenery to be enjoyed and most importantly the bed was plenty big enough for me and my teenage daughter to happily share.

Jeanette

This is our third visit to Claerwen and the next one is booked. Its in an ideal location close to the town of Rhayader, the Elan Valley and the stunning Gilfach nature reserve. The shepherds hut is well equipped the fridge is small but does have a freezer box for a couple of ice bricks and sits in the middle of beautiful and very peaceful countryside. Its easily accessible and the hosts, Janet and Colin, are friendly and helpful.

I have to say this was one of the best places I've been so far for a short break and I do travel a lot. . I felt blessed every time I'd look outside, the view is unreal. Having breakfast while watching the cows watching us is a unique experience. It didn't bother us that Internet connection wasn't the greatest but if I could point out one negative aspect is the fact that warm water for showers doesn't last long however I would definitely book again for the exact same hut. 10 out of 10 I felt really relaxed and blessed. Thank you

Leanne

Another super stay for us but I do have a couple of suggestions. We have booked and stayed several times and feel the hut would benefit from having a compact handheld hoover as I did notice the floor had some crumbshairs in the corners. Also we felt the mattress was not as comfy as it had been on previous stays so may need updatingturning. My suggestions are in no way meant to be negative but merely just my opinion and neither will deter us from booking our next stay

Lorraine

Claerwen is situated in a beautiful part of Wales. Not far from Elan valley, Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells lake. The views from the windows are lovely. Hills, fields, sheep, cows. Very quiet and relaxing. The Shepherds hut is comfortable and has everything you need for a break.

The cabin was beautiful, spotless, and so cozy. Everything was well thought out, from the comfortable furnishings to the peaceful surroundings. The location was perfect for a relaxing getaway, with plenty of charm and privacy. We truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return again!

Stunning location with a great base for exploring midWales, well equipped and very clean, exactly as listed, nice and peaceful, loved my stay. Really easy contactless check in, didn't have to speak to anyone. Only minor gripe would be for a few more BBQing implements, namely a brush to clean inbetween uses and something to help get the hot ashes out.

Jeanette

Claerwen sits in a very beautiful, peaceful location but is easy to get to and not far from food shops and services heading into Rhayader. It was our second visit and we really appreciated the new decking which opens the hut out onto a great sitting area where we could sit and watch the wildlife. There is plenty of storage space under the comfortable bed. We were in easy contact with the owners if needed. A really lovely place for a short break.

Charlotte

Perfect peace. Clean, comfy, warm, superb location , Everything you need for a relaxing break away. Booked to come again.

Heather

Idylic setting, fantastic time yet again, we will be back twice again next year ... Idylic setting, fantastic time yet again, we will be back twice again next year as we never tire of the peace and beauty

Jeanette

I absolutely loved my week staying at Claerwen, it was so comfy and cosy. The view was amazing and it was so peaceful and quiet. The hut felt like it was completely in the middle of nowhere but within 30 mins you could be in Rhyader, Builth Wells or Llandrindod Wells. There is also a petrol station with a well stocked shop just 10 mins away. I visited Elan village as well as spending the day up at Claerwyn Reservoir both were great days out and again not far from to go. The bird live was wonderful, I saw woodpeckers, kites, buzzards, goldfinches and swifts from the hut and also saw a couple of redstarts when in the Elan valley. The hut is on a sheep farm so plenty of sheep to see as well as a couple of highland cows. The facilities were good and as you would expect from a small compact space, wifi was brilliant and the bed was really comfortable. For information the fridge is 40L in size, useful to know in advance if bring food with you. I did a click and collect at Tescos in Llandrindod Wells on my arrival journey. Finally I have to say a huge thank you to Alun, the point of contact for the owners. Despite being a very busy farmer he always replied to my questions, and was very approachable and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. As you may be able to tell, I would fully recommend Claerwyn and Elan to anyone wanting to get away from it all, in a cosy shepherds hut to enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful Welsh countryside. I cant wait to go back.

Amazing as always, we love coming back every year. Only negative this year was the loud thumping music in the distance until late for 4 nights, this does not reflect on the owners or the accommodation as it was coming from further afield but became annoying as we are used to the fact there is so little noise

Rebecca

Perfect and cosy. Good communication from owners. Beautiful area.

Florin

The place was lovely, me and my puppy enjoyed our stay and we took advantage of the silence and the nature around us. I can't recommend this enough if you need to recharge your batteries and want to get away from the city for a while. I only spent 3 nights here but I wish I stayed for longer. Definitely thinking of rebooking

Oliver

We absolutely loved our weekend away staying here. Amazing location and the hut was great, had everything you need in it, very clean and just generally a really nice feel to it. The communication from the owners was great too and gave us very helpful directions to find it. We will definitely be returning!

This was a most enjoyable stay. The Shepherds Hut was intimate but ideal for one person with all the facilities one could need, clean and well maintained, and in a beautiful situation. Great to wake up to the sound of red kites mewing in a nearby tree!

Thomas

Great host!

Absolutely perfect for a relaxing getaway, we have had the most comfortable and lovely stay, thank you so much. Beautiful shepherds hut and the views were unbelievable. Perfect for local walks right from the front door but watch out for OS footpaths! The owner was super friendly, left us welsh cakes and milk which was so kind. Extremely clean, literally spotless. The owner also gave us some extra time to check out on our last morning which was greatly appreciated. Will be telling all our friends about this beautiful property, thank you so much for a lovely stay! We hope to come back soon.

Lovely stay, new windows and doors look good. First time we have stayed whilst both huts in use and fence between worked well for the dogs. We will be back again

Analea

Myself and my dog have just spent the past week here and what a week it has been. This hut is superb! The photos dont do it justice. All as described, very clean and had everything you need for a relaxing break. Very warm and cosy with a fantastic shower. Perfect garden with a breath taking view. Nice local walks from the farm and not far to Elan Valley. Will definitely be booking again.

Our stay at Claerwen was faultless. The Sheperd Hut was amazing. It was extremely clean & well fitted out. The bed was comfortable and the linen & towels were fresh & clean. Plenty of hot water & a good shower. The area is lovely, lots of walking, biking, close to the coast. Nearby Rhayader is a lively shopping town with several places to eat. The hut its self is situated down a farm track away from any roads & noise. There are 2 huts which could be booked together for a group of 4. They are however situated such to give privacy. There are an abundance of Red Kite soaring through the skies overhead, amazing to watch. The owners made contact with key details and offered a later check out. I did feel that they were approachable if we had had a problem. This was an excellent 3 night stay & we hope to go back.

Well what can I say. ....... absolutely fantastic. We went away for a few days to recharge our batteries. This was exactly as described. Added comfort to the pictures is that the doors are now plastic and not wooden. We went with our dog and had plenty of room. He loved it completely fenced off also loved watching the interaction between him and our neighbours the sheep. Lovely owners see them of a morning feeding the sheep. Other than that left to own devices. Would highly recommend. Thank you will be back soon.

Melanie

Dee, Bruce the dog and I absolutely loved our 3 night stay over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Milk and Welsh cakes on arrival were a very welcome addition. The hut was immaculate, well equipped and very cosy and the bed was incredibly comfortable. It has a completely enclosed garden, a previous review says its joint with the other hut but they must have since put a fence up between. This is very handy when you have a very friendly but overly inquisitive dog and meant we could relax knowing he wasnt driving anyone bonkers. We loved sitting outside watching the sheep, cows and the Red Kites up ahead it was so beautiful and peaceful. We saw the farmer and family who came for a chat and they were so friendly. We enjoyed the drive from Elan Valley to Devils Bridge over the mountain pass rated by the AA as one of the top 10 scenic drives in the world did the devils bridge walk and then drove on to beautiful Borth beach. Another day we walked around the Elan Reservoirs and took in the impressive dams. We also spent an afternoon at the Red Kite centre which was amazing. We were very sad to leave and will most certainly visit again.

Elizabeth

My second stay at the Shepards hut and enjoyed it just as much as the first. Thank you for such a lovely relaxing place to stay!

Leanne

AMAZING. ... The property was perfect in every way, We were given precise directions by the owners which enabled us to find the hut without any problems at all. On arrival we were met with the most serene views coupled with sheer silence!! The hut itself was immaculately clean with crisp white bedding and the comfiest bed. The hut had everything we would need for a relaxing stay and did not disappoint. We will most definitely be returning

Great place to stay. So beautiful surroundings. The accommodation was spot on everything you need very comfortable. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to get away from it all. Fabulous.

Niloofar

Amazing place

Wow, can not recommend this shepherds hut enough. Amazing views, so quiet and perfect for relaxing. Both huts now fenced off so any concerns of dogs wandering not an issue. We will be back

We stayed here after a few days camping in the Gowerthe weather had turned wet and windy and the campsite was very busy. We booked at short notice and the shepherds hut provided the perfect place to recharge our batteries. The owners were accommodating in getting the hut ready at short notice and Sykes were great at arranging this for us. We had a great couple of daysthe hut was clean and had everything we needed for a peaceful respite. The view was stunning. We visited the red kite feeding centre which was nearby and is not to be missedlots of walks nearby as well. Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend this property.

Stuart

The Claerwen shepherd's hut was a lovely place to stay for our mid week getaway. Very comfortable, clean, with everything you need to make it feel like home. I loved the underfloor heating at night when it got a little chilly. Waking up to the views of the hills, having breakfast outside in the sun and listening to the lambs bleating. The peace and quiet in this area is divine. At night the area is a dark sky area so we had the pleasure of a clear starry sky and a full moon. All that was missing was a little fire pit. Definitely recommend a stay here and I hope to stay again sometime soon.

I really enjoyed staying in the shepherd's hut Claerwen. It was very peaceful and relaxing. Just what I needed. The hut was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The owners kindly left milk, welsh cakes and a bottle of sparkling soft drink for me on arrival, which was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The scenery outside the hut and nearby was stunning.

Hi you have a wonderful property and we loved our stay! Thank you so much! Best wishes, Dana, Ben and Merlin

The only problem with the Claerwen hut is that the bedroom window let a big draught through, but apart from that it was comfy and ideal for me and my dog, thank you, Jim.

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About Claerwen

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Claerwen Attractions & Days Out

Is Claerwen Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe

The Triangle Inn Rhayader

Metropole Hotel Llandrindod Wells

Frequently Asked Questions

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