Hafod Glan GwyNear Hay on Wye and Brecon Beacons, Wales Sleeps 2

Hafod Glan Gwy means summer house by the river, but winter here is special too. The perfect romantic, luxury bolthole or simply a place for peaceful solitude.

“What an idyllic spot..”, “What a stunning retreat, the bed is so comfy, all the essentials…”,”A beautiful location – the sound of the river was lovely.”

Nestled in a bend of the River Wye, the soothing sound of the bubbling water quickly calms the busiest of minds. From dawn chorus to sunset, the full height windows picture frame the ever changing scenery of the river bank, you may even glimpse otters playing in the shallows. This cosy cabin has been thoughtfully designed inside and out with an expertly finished, contemporary interior and a softly lit, private patio area. Lower the bed from the cupboard and it instantly transforms the room into a sumptuous bedroom with a warming log burner at the end of your bed. We think it’s one of our most comfortable beds, difficult to resist on a rainy afternoon.

The Independent included Hafod Glan Gwy as one of their 50 best weekend retreats

If Hafod Glan Gwy is booked Cider House is another beautiful sleeps two cottage.

The ultimate romantic bolthole

Inside Hafod Glan Gwy

• Contemporary open plan living area with separate shower room
• Full height windows across the front of the cabin, affording a unique view down to the River Wye
• Keep warm and relax on the sofa by the log burner overlooking the water
• Comfortable, ready-made bed, folds down (and back) easily from the cupboard
• Well-planned and fully-equipped kitchen within the open plan living area
• Very modern bathroom with power shower,  luxurious fluffy towels & Sheepskin bathrobes
• TV, DVD player and of course, B&W Zeppelin iPod docking station

Outside Hafod Glan Gwy

• The cottage sits on its own terrace amongst the woodland area
• Relax on the private patio, a beautiful place to watch the sunset whilst listening to the sounds of the river
• Enjoy a wander down to the river bank situated directly in front of the lodge

Things you should know

Life here is compact, one-room living, but every space is designed for absolute comfort.

The bed folds down from the cupboard already made, and then easily folds away again when you’re up. We’re told it’s one of our most comfortable beds.

Cooking in the small but thoroughly modern kitchen is with a two-burner ceramic hob and combination microwave oven.

Hafod Glan Gwy is a stone’s throw from the owner’s stunning old mill house, but still enjoys privacy and a distinct sense of seclusion.

Mobiles reception is poor depending on your network, but you can get a signal if you walk 50m up the lane. There are no internet facilities.

Pets unfortunately can’t be accepted at Hafod Glan Gwy.

Never far from the river

Hafod Glan Gwy Location

• Enjoy peace & tranquillity within 3.5 hours of London: 178 miles
• Dark skies and relaxation just over 3 hours from Manchester: 141 miles
• Boughrood just off A470 between Brecon & Builth Wells, 7 miles SE of Hay on Wye.
• Hafod Glan Gwy sits on the river bank, in the grounds of the owner’s mill house

Things to do near Hafod Glan Gwy...

Hafod Glan Gwy out and about, our favourites…

• Walk from the front door down the river or tackle the nearby Black Mountains
• Fishing, canoeing, biking, mountain biking, climbing, riding and many other activities all close by.
• Wales Outdoors have a great range of activities on offer in the area and offer 20% off listed prices for Sheepskin guests. Alternatively Llangorse activity centre also has a great range of outdoor pursuits.
• For road cycling and mountain biking with a guide Adventure Cycling Wales offer half day or full day tours and even bike hire in the Brecon Beacons national park.
• Wander round the corner, over the bridge to the Griffin or The Bridge End Inn
• Treat yourself at Llangoed Hall (1.5 miles) or the Felin Fach Griffin (5.5 miles)
• Visit Hay on Wye with its intriguing book shops & quaint coffee shops (7 miles)
• Get caught up in the bustle of market day in Brecon (9 miles)

If you want to know more about what’s happening nearby throughout the year, follow the links below.

When you book, whatever your passion; just let us know, we’ll find all of the information you need and include it in your personal, tailored guide sent to you before you arrive.

Call or email us to find out more:

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Finishing touches, personal service

We know that your perfect break needs time to search and organize, so we do the searching for you and help tailor your stay to what you love to do. We’ll find all of the information you’ll need and include it in your personal, Example tailor-made guide sent to you before you arrive.

When you arrive at our cottages you will find beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & generous bedspreads

Hotel style comforts with sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, fluffy cotton towels, an occasional sheepskin rug and B&W iPod docking station so don’t forget your iPod!

We provide all that you need from tea towels, toilet tissue and dishwasher tablets to a generous supply of logs for the log burner and a jute shopping bag (as part of your welcome gift) to take home with you!

With our compliments, for your arrival, there will be a Sheepskin jute bag for you to keep. In the bag you will find; extra virgin olive oil, natural rock salt, fresh black peppercorns, Sheepskin’s own blend roast and ground coffee, tea bags and some tasty treats!

You can also add your own finishing touches by choosing one of our two delicious Tapas selections.  Ordered separately and delivered to your cottage, our tapas are a perfect solution for an informal, delicious meal when you first arrive at the cottage or simply when you don’t want to cook, see our delicatessen page for more details.

Hafod Glan Gwy Reviews

“A fantastic few days. Very relaxing – loved the fire! The lodge is beautiful, you can’t beat the sound of the river. Thanks so much.” Mandy and Anthony October 2011

“What a beautiful place, the perfect escape from a busy life. Romantic, peaceful, cosy. Thank you for sharing this haven by the river. Enjoyed the muddy walk downstream and lunch at the River Cafe.” Gavin and Vilma Oct 2011

“… we had a fantastic stay at Hafod Glan Gwy.  The lodge has such a beautiful setting.  Many thanks for all your help in making our short break an enjoyable one.  Hopefully we will be lucky enough to stay at another one of your properties in the future.” Mandy, October 2011

“We had a lovely stay in the cosy cabin.  Particularly loved the treats on arrival and the proper coffee maker!  … great walk up the Black Mountain … great lunch in the Hardwick outside Abergavenny.  Thanks a million for everything.” Ed & Anna, July 2011

“…a very relaxing 3 night stay, lovely location!  …. pottering around the bookshops in Hay on Wye…River Cafe in Glasbury for good food by the river.  Also Felin Fach Griffin.  Couldn’t resist the fire though had great weather.  Thanks!  Tom & Cheryl, July 2011

“A beautiful location, the sound of the river was lovely.  The lodge was perfect and very well equipped…lovely walks along the Wye, …dinner at Felin Fach Griffin was delicious!  A perfectly relaxing stay, thank you to all at Sheepskin.” Beth & Richard, July 2011

Honeymoon!  Beautiful  cabin – everything we needed.  Scenery was fantastic and we saw the swan family… A beautiful hideaway, just the place to re-charge the batteries.  Thank you.” Aby & Simon, June 2011

“Our honeymoon.  What a stunning retreat, the bed is so comfy, all the essentials are here…Views are stunning … many attractions locally, but could have stayed here all day quite happily and the faux fur throw was so snug!  Also amazing dark skies for all the star gazers!  Highly recommend this fab palace!”  Emma & Paul, May 2011

“Wonderful retreat!  Beautiful location design & level of comfort.  Loved the treats in the box!….We’ll be back!” Ele & Richard, May 2011

“Wonderful setting, …enjoyed the suggested up river walk.  Very calming and peaceful. Hope to be back … to recharge our batteries!”  Haley & Edward, May 2011

“A truly beautiful setting for a wonderful peaceful weekend – the sound of the water nearby and the views – stunning!” Amanda & Matthew, May 2011

“We have greatly enjoyed our stay.  Particular highlights include eating breakfast in the sunshine to the sound of the river, BBQs in the evening… ” Ali & Emma, April 2011

“…a really enjoyable 4 days….  We could sit outside and watch the river for breakfast, lunch & dinner.  No otters seen but a pair of nesting swans & flying herons.  Another highlight was Carreg Cennan Castle, well worth the journey.” John & Rebecca, April 2011

“Stunning location, being woken up to the sound of the river and horses grazing nearby was a joy!  Our favourite thing was to come back to the cosy lodge, light the stove and gaze up at the starry sky!  Nothing better than going for a long tiring walk and HAVING to relax in such a beautiful environment” Shane & Lauren, April 2011

“We had a really nice stay at Hafod Glan Gwyn…. The location was stunning and we had everything we needed.” Clive & Lynette, March 2011

“If the stay matches your customer care so far we should have a brilliant time.” – Bob and Jane, February 2011

“THANK YOU for a lovely stay… What a fanastic trip. We had a truly memorable time, so for that, much appreciation.”  - Alexis, January 2011

“I haven’t stopped telling people about Sheepskin since I discovered you, I’m so glad I bought the Sunday Times that weekend. The service you offer is second to none and Hafod Glyn Gwy was a remarkable place.” – Abi, May 2010

“..considerable attention to detail…preparing us for our stay. ..very detailed web description exactly matched the property… which enabled us to pick the property which appealed to us. booklet was excellent and we followed suggestions…” – Gwyneth,  June 2010

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