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Woodland Escape, Rhayader

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 6
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Woodland Escape is a quirky countryside lodge on a working farm near Rhayader in Powys. The property sits in the scenic Elan and Claerwen Valleys with panoramic views across the Cambrian Mountains. Sheep graze in adjacent fields and you can spot goats, horses and chickens around the farm.

The area offers excellent walking opportunities. The Elan Valley dams and reservoirs are a short drive away. You can watch red kites at the local feeding station or explore cycle trails from Rhayader town centre.

The lodge sleeps six guests across three sleeping areas. A mezzanine double bedroom sits above the living space and is reached by ladder. A pull-down double bed is built into the dining area. The L-shaped sofa converts to a king-size bed.

 

About Woodland Escape

Woodland Escape is a quirky countryside lodge on a working farm near Rhayader in Powys. The property sits in the scenic Elan and Claerwen Valleys with panoramic views across the Cambrian Mountains. Sheep graze in adjacent fields and you can spot goats, horses and chickens around the farm.

The area offers excellent walking opportunities. The Elan Valley dams and reservoirs are a short drive away. You can watch red kites at the local feeding station or explore cycle trails from Rhayader town centre.

The lodge sleeps six guests across three sleeping areas. A mezzanine double bedroom sits above the living space and is reached by ladder. A pull-down double bed is built into the dining area. The L-shaped sofa converts to a king-size bed. The open-plan space includes a well-equipped kitchen and sleek shower room.

Visit the Elan Valley visitor centre (6 miles, 12 minutes). Hay-on-Wye sits 25 miles away (40 minutes). Aberystwyth beach is 34 miles distant (55 minutes). The Royal Welsh Showground at Builth Wells hosts regular events.

Perfect for couples or small families wanting peace and quiet. The enclosed garden features a large hot tub and built-in BBQ. Woodland Escape delivers a proper countryside retreat.

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Need To Know

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Woodland Escape

Hot Tub Evenings

The large hot tub in the enclosed garden is perfect for watching sunsets over the countryside. Guests loved relaxing here after exploring the Elan Valley.

Peaceful Farm Setting

Set in the middle of a working farm with sheep, goats and horses nearby. The quiet countryside location offers total tranquillity away from busy life.

Spotless and Clean

Every guest mentioned how clean and well-maintained the lodge was. The property is exactly as described and pictured in the listing.

Welcome Hamper

A thoughtful welcome basket greets you on arrival with marshmallows, tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk. This lovely touch makes settling in easy.

Responsive Owners

Claire and Steve provide excellent communication before and during your stay. They're available by text and sort any issues straight away.

Elan Valley Access

The location is brilliant for visiting the Elan Valley dams and reservoirs. Local walks and wildlife watching opportunities are right on your doorstep.

Getting To Woodland Escape

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Woodland Escape by car, take the A483 towards Rhayader. The lodge sits on a farm on the outskirts of the market town. You'll have off-road parking available when you arrive.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Llandrindod Wells, approximately 10 miles from the property. From there you can take a taxi to the lodge for a scenic journey through the Powys countryside.

Off-road parking available
Llandrindod Wells station (10 miles)
On outskirts of Rhayader

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
Red Kite Feeding Station
Distance: 2 miles
LD6 5BL
Gigrin Farm
Distance: 3 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Trail
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
Claerwen Valley Walk
Distance: 8 miles
LD6 5LF
Cambrian Way
Distance: 4 miles
LD6 5PE
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 4.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Co-op Rhayader
Distance: 4.5 miles
LD6 5BL
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Rhayader Cycle Hire
Distance: 4.7 miles
LD6 5HB
Local Pony Trekking
Distance: 3 miles
LD6 5PE
Builth Wells
Distance: 15 miles
LD2 3TQ
Elan Valley Visitor Centre
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
Red Kite Feeding Station
Distance: 2 miles
LD6 5BL
Gigrin Farm
Distance: 3 miles
LD6 5BL
Elan Valley Trail
Distance: 6 miles
LD6 5HP
Claerwen Valley Walk
Distance: 8 miles
LD6 5LF
Cambrian Way
Distance: 4 miles
LD6 5PE
Rhayader Town Centre
Distance: 4.7 miles
LD6 5AB
Co-op Rhayader
Distance: 4.5 miles
LD6 5BL
Llandrindod Wells
Distance: 10 miles
LD1 5DL
Rhayader Cycle Hire
Distance: 4.7 miles
LD6 5HB
Local Pony Trekking
Distance: 3 miles
LD6 5PE
Builth Wells
Distance: 15 miles
LD2 3TQ

Is Woodland Escape Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The farm setting offers plenty for children to enjoy. A small gated play park sits in a nearby field. Kids can see sheep, goats, horses and chickens around the working farm. The owners' adjacent fields are available for walking and exploring. The Elan Valley visitor centre has a children's play area and cafe. Note that the mezzanine bedroom is accessed by ladder which may not suit very young children.
For Couples
Woodland Escape is perfect for romantic breaks. The hot tub offers sunset views across peaceful countryside. The flame-effect electric fire creates a cosy atmosphere in the open-plan living space. The mezzanine bedroom has a large picture window overlooking pretty views. Guests repeatedly recommend this lodge for romantic weekends. The tranquil farm setting means total privacy and quiet evenings together under the stars.
Pet Friendly
Woodland Escape does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. While the farm setting might seem ideal for dogs, animals are not permitted in the lodge or on the grounds. If you're travelling with pets, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Rhayader area that welcomes animals.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Woodland Escape

Triangle Inn

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5LB

Elan Valley Visitor Centre Cafe

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5HP

Crown Inn Rhayader

Located 4.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5BH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Woodland Escape

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Woodland Escape has a large hot tub in the enclosed garden. Guests love using it in the evenings while watching the sunset over the countryside.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Woodland Escape. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does Woodland Escape sleep?
The lodge sleeps six guests across three sleeping areas: a mezzanine double bedroom accessed by ladder, a pull-down double bed in the dining area and a king-size sofa bed. All bed linen and towels are included in the rental.
What cooking facilities are available?
The well-equipped kitchen has a gas oven and hob, microwave and fridge. A welcome hamper with tea, coffee, sugar and fresh milk is provided on arrival.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available at Woodland Escape. The lodge is easily accessible from the A153 via Tattershall Road.
What heating does the lodge have?
Electric central heating runs throughout the property. There's also a flame-effect electric fire in the living area plus additional plug-in heaters and fans provided.
Can I check in at Christmas?
The owner cannot accept check-ins or check-outs on 25th December, 26th December or 1st January. All other times throughout the year are available for bookings.
What's included in the rental cost?
Fuel and power are included in the rent along with bed linen and towels. A welcome hamper, WiFi and firewood for the built-in BBQ are also provided at no extra cost.

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Woodland Escape Reviews

Matthew
If a relaxing peaceful time away is what your looking for then look no further than this property and the rest of the properties on this site. Ive stayed 4 times this year alone. So peaceful it was amazing. The only sounds you will hear are the birds and the bleating of the sheep. I will definitely be returning.
Fabulous property, location brilliant. It was so peaceful. Great for visiting the nearby Elan valley! The only bit even though it's not really a disappointment was the size of the upstairs bedroom, Pictures seemed to make it look larger than it actually was...being tall wasn't great here
Had a fabulous stay here for the bank holiday weekend. The lodge was clean, well maintained and exactly as described and pictured. The management team was also on hand when we needed them and sorted any issues straight away. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch and we enjoyed toasting the marshmallows from it and other items too. We loved chilling in the afternoon here and enjoying the hot tub but locally there are great walks to explore too and even a Falconry experience which was amazing. Would 100 return. Thank you very much!
Omaira
We have just come back from our holiday cottage, its a beautiful place. Only thing its smaller than the photos show. But we loved our time away, thank you
We had a fab little weekend break here beautiful surroundings the Cabin was amazing everything was great lovely little welcome hamper Claire and Steve were great with communication and information. Will definitely return
We really enjoyed our stay at the woodland escape. Lodge was spotless and lovely welcome basket on arrival along with plenty of information about the area. Owner was also very helpful before arrival with providing taxi number etc so we could plan our trip. Hot tub was perfect and so relaxing to sit out in the evenings in the quiet country side. Looking to come back next year. Thank you so much for a lovely stay xx
Centred in the middle of a farm, this lodge provides a peaceful getaway for couples or small families. The owners who live on the farm were very friendly and welcoming, and are only a text away if you need anything. On the farm were plenty of sheep, a chicken coop, and even some goats and horses in the middle of one of the fields is a small gated park for kiddies to play. The hot tub was a must for us at the end of the night watching the sunset and looking out onto the farm. There is also a built in bbq at the end of the drive and you are provided with fire wood etc, which we really enjoyed using. They do give you a welcome basket which we appreciated and more importantly they not only provided tea, coffee and sugar but a fresh pint of milk in the fridge! I would highly recommend buying the farms fresh eggs for during your stay or even to take home with you we did both! The mattresses arent overly comfortable but we expect this when staying in cabins, and the top bunk bed I wouldnt recommend for adults as it is a crawl space. Also, we werent provided with a great variety of utensils no chopping knives, only a bread knife, and no indoor tongs. They also only have 1 small frying pan, but a few medium boiling pans. Plenty of crockery, mugs and glasses, egg cups, and salt n pepper shakers ours were empty however. The heating was constantly on in the lodge the heating dial didnt seem to work so a lot of the time we had to turn all the radiators down or off, but they do provide a plug in air con, a fan, and an additional plug in heater if needed. Also the shower was great at the start heat and pressure etc however we did notice as more visitors arrived at site towards the end of the week each time we used the the shower the heat would then fluctuate a lot between too hot and too cold. Whilst staying at the lodge we spent a day at Elan Valley Dams, we also travelled over to Hafren Forest and Borth Beach which was lovely! The roads around Rhayader are the most scenic and peaceful, most places we travelled to are 1hr away. The town of Rhayader itself is made up of a few cafespubs and some other independent businesses. There is a coop or spar if you need to grab any essentials whilst staying here. We prebooked a table at Triangle Inn on our last night which was a very small cottage pub serving great food including a stunning lamb shank!
The property was lovely and cosy situated in a stunning location. The staff were friendly and Claire was only ever a text away , we will definitely be back soon.
Elleyce
Would recommend to anyone wanting a romantic weekend away, was absolutely stunning! !! Only thing I'd say was we had a 3 night stay here there was 2 of us and we only had 2 big towels and 2 hand towels for the whole stay. It would of been nice to of hand 2 big towels for the hot tub and 2 big towels for the shower as the little towel rail in the bathroom was the only radiator to dry things, but other then that it was amazing, thank you!
We had an amazing time ! The weather was so nice . Shame about the drilling and banging that started around 8am every day in the week. We understand work needs to be done tho. Its a great place to relax and unwind from the stresses of life. We would love to come back one day. Watching the wildlife was amazing, weve never seen so many hornets, they only come out at night and If you have the outside light on.
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