About Hares Rest

Hares Rest is a **luxury lodge with a private hot tub** located in the Welsh countryside near Rhayader, Powys. This modern retreat sits in the Elan Valley area, perfect for exploring mid-Wales.

The surrounding landscape offers exceptional walking routes and mountain biking trails. Rhayader is a small market town with tea rooms, pubs and local shops. The area is known for the Elan Valley dams and reservoirs. A visitor centre with café and children's play area sits nearby. Pony trekking and cycle hire are available in town.

The lodge provides **comfortable accommodation** with contemporary interiors and outdoor space. Guests enjoy the **private hot tub** for relaxing after days spent exploring the countryside.

Elan Valley Visitor Centre (5 miles, 10 minutes) showcases the famous Victorian dams. Llandrindod Wells (10 miles, 20 minutes) offers Victorian architecture and spa heritage. Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station (1 mile, 3 minutes) hosts daily feeding sessions. Aberystwyth (34 miles, 50 minutes) provides coastal attractions and the National Library of Wales.

Hares Rest suits couples wanting peaceful countryside breaks and families exploring outdoor activities in mid-Wales.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with flame-effect electric fire
✓Gas oven and hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge with icebox
✓Tv, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking
✓Enclosed lawned garden with hot tub and decked area with furniture
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 4.2 miles
✓Note: the mezzanine bedroom is accessed via a ladder and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
✓Note: there are a handful of steps leading up to the decked area
✓Please note that the owner is unable to accept check-ins or check-outs on 25th december, 26th december, and 1st january, we appreciate your understanding

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Hares Rest Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Hares Rest 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: 6.3 miles (14 min drive)

LD1 5DL

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground

Distance: 12.6 miles (23 min drive)

LD2 3SY

Abbey Cwm Hir Hall

Distance: 10.4 miles (26 min drive)

LD1 6PH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

Garreg Lwyd

Distance: 8.5 miles (14 min drive)

LD6 5LE

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 8.2 miles (17 min drive)

LD6 5LF

Co-Op

Distance: 4.2 miles (7 min drive)

LD6 5DN

Watsons Family Butchers

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LD6 5AF

West Street Antiques

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LD6 5AB

Pen-y-bont Station

Distance: 5.5 miles (9 min drive)

LD1 5SQ

Llandrindod Wells Interchange

Distance: 6.1 miles (14 min drive)

LD1 5HF

Llandrindod Station

Distance: 6 miles (13 min drive)

LD1 6BG

National Cycle Museum

Distance: 6.3 miles (14 min drive)

LD1 5DL

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Showground

Distance: 12.6 miles (23 min drive)

LD2 3SY

Abbey Cwm Hir Hall

Distance: 10.4 miles (26 min drive)

LD1 6PH

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

Garreg Lwyd

Distance: 8.5 miles (14 min drive)

LD6 5LE

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 8.2 miles (17 min drive)

LD6 5LF

Co-Op

Distance: 4.2 miles (7 min drive)

LD6 5DN

Watsons Family Butchers

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LD6 5AF

West Street Antiques

Distance: 4.3 miles (8 min drive)

LD6 5AB

Pen-y-bont Station

Distance: 5.5 miles (9 min drive)

LD1 5SQ

Llandrindod Wells Interchange

Distance: 6.1 miles (14 min drive)

LD1 5HF

Llandrindod Station

Distance: 6 miles (13 min drive)

LD1 6BG

Is Hares Rest Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can visit the Elan Valley Visitor Centre with its play area and café just 5 miles away. Gigrin Farm offers daily red kite feeding sessions that captivate young wildlife enthusiasts. Cycle hire in Rhayader provides family biking adventures. The leisure centre has swimming and sports facilities. Reservoir walks suit older children while pony trekking introduces younger ones to horse riding in safe environments.

For Couples

The private hot tub creates romantic evenings under Welsh stars after countryside walks. Couples can explore quiet Elan Valley trails and Victorian dam architecture together. Rhayader's traditional pubs and tea rooms provide intimate dining experiences. The remote location offers complete privacy away from busy tourist areas. Red kite watching at Gigrin Farm delivers memorable wildlife encounters. Llandrindod Wells adds Victorian spa town exploration for day trips.

Pet Friendly

Hares Rest does not accept pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hares Rest

The Crown Inn Rhayader

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5BH

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Café

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5HP

The Triangle Inn Rhayader

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5AB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hares Rest

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Hares Rest includes a private hot tub for guest use throughout your stay. The hot tub provides a relaxing space after days exploring the Elan Valley.

Is it pet friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed at this property.

What facilities are included at Hares Rest?

The lodge features modern interiors with a private hot tub and outdoor space. Off-road parking is provided for guest vehicles.

What is there to do in Rhayader?

Rhayader offers tea rooms, traditional pubs, local antique shops and a weekly livestock market. The town has a leisure centre and sits on the River Wye with the Elan Valley dams nearby.

How far is the Elan Valley Visitor Centre?

The Elan Valley Visitor Centre sits approximately 5 miles away, around 10 minutes by car. The centre includes a café and children's play area with information about the Victorian dams.

Can we see red kites nearby?

Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station is just 1 mile from the property. Daily feeding sessions attract hundreds of red kites and other birds of prey.

What outdoor activities are available?

Pony trekking and cycle hire operate from Rhayader town centre. The Elan Valley provides mountain biking trails and walking routes around the reservoirs and dams.

How far is the nearest train station?

Llandrindod Wells station sits 10 miles away, approximately 20 minutes by car. The station connects to major rail networks for onward travel across Wales and England.

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Hares Rest Reviews

It was a really lovely stay and great location. Cleaning could have been better and the fold away bed over dining area didnt seem to be freshly cleaned.

Nicola

A perfect stay! Plenty of room for a family of 4, including a baby crib. The lodge had everything we needed for our stay, lovely and clean on arrival. Beautiful view and a lovely hot tub! Great location and loved the lay out of the groundsother lodges. Still felt very private despite being fairly close together. Overall so happy with our stay, wed love to come back!

Ameena

I recently stayed at this Hares rest and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is absolutely beautiful, with stunning views and relaxing. The resort were clean, spacious, and wellmaintained, with all the amenities you could need for a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday, and Id happily return in the future.

Thank for everything very good and nice place clean I recommend

Akar Qadri

Thank for everything very good and nice place clean I recommend

Beautiful site well looked after

Elaine

We have just returned from another perfect stay at this location. The cabin is very comfortable and has everthing we needed. The resort is lovely and peaceful. The hot tub is always clean and hot! We are already looking forward to our next stay.

Christopher

We arrived on Bank Holiday Monday for 4 nights. The lodge was perfect for what we wanted, nice and clean throughout and even a little welcome basket on the table and stocked with all the essentials for a brew once we'd unpacked. The hot tub was up to temperature already which was great as we couldn't wait to get in. Lovely peaceful site as well and well signposted on the way in. The bed mattresses not the comfiest in the world but we both slept very well on them and a few of the blackout blinds had broken pull down strings but didn't affect the use of them. Overall a hugely enjoyable break away and would definitely return in the future

Kirsty

I would defo recommend this also I would go back again it was great very clean ... I would defo recommend this also I would go back again it was great very clean views were amazing, there was everything you needed there fantastic

Samantha

The bed upstairs wasnt very comfortable and the hot tub was too hot.

Charlie

I think the whole stay was brilliant , you get everything you need even fresh ... I think the whole stay was brilliant , you get everything you need even fresh milk , the lodges are clean and tidy , we had 3 men stay in each lodge we rented for a mx trip in wales and was more than enough space for the 3 parking was good hot tub was lovely and hot from arrival , couldnt deffinently this place enough to be honest would deffinently come back

Everything was brilliant except blind strings falling off and beds not being comfortable apart from the double bed at sitting area next to toilet this mattress was very comfortable! Thank you

Really beautiful place, amazing view. The cottage was well equipped, we had everything we needed. The owners are nice and helpful. We had a wonderful rest especially in the hot tub and on the terrace. Everything was great, we definitely recommend it.

Kirsty

I loved my time here. Great views and cozy lodge. Hot tub fabulous! Close to Elan Valley and the amazing dams there.

Bethan

All in all beautiful

Joseph

They are so welcoming and so helpful they guided us really well and also was always at our support by phone number so easy to contact and also such a lovely community.

Hannah

Absolutely beautiful place 2nd time we have been and definitely booking again for next year

Hannah

Absolutely beautiful place and a warm welcome Nice and peaceful if you want quiet

Lovely place and friendly owners, great that you have milk,waffles,local made lemonade and some treats when you get there we found that a very nice personal touch. Kids loved the hot tub and the view is great would definitely recommend this to friends and family. We usually go to west wales so this was a first for us in mid wales and we will be returning. The only problem was that the week went to quickly.

This was an amazing little get away, it was just like the pictures, it was unbelievably clean and the lodge was beautiful, had an amazing view and everything was easy to use. I will definitely be returning but for longer! Definitely recommend!

Abdullah

Lodge was amazing with a hot tub. Steve was very helpful if ever you need anything. Lodge it self had everything. Shops are not to far if you need anything.

Michelle

Absolutely perfect Christmas getaway, couldn't fault the accommodation, surroundings or owner. We only contacted the owners a couple of times but were always available to help. The location is idilic and so peaceful, was a great base to go exploring. The accommodation itself is very well equipped and had everything we needed. The hot tub is a fabulous bonus and we will definately recommend.

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Hares Rest, Nantmel

About Hares Rest

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Hares Rest Attractions & Days Out

Is Hares Rest Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crown Inn Rhayader

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Café

The Triangle Inn Rhayader

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Hares Rest Reviews