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The Fox Den

Nantmel near Rhayader, Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay (Ref. 1058697)

4.7

Coast & Country Holidays rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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15 Customer Review(s)

  • Mark

    “Beautiful location, loved the hot tub views and wild life at your front door, ...”

    Beautiful location, loved the hot tub views and wild life at your front door, could do with a new mattress also odd smell in pod needed windows open, but we both enjoyed our stay

    Beautiful location, loved the hot tub views and wild life at your front door, could do with a new mattress also odd smell in pod needed windows open, but we both enjoyed our stay

    - Mark, September 2024

Summary

  • Single storey
  • One studio-style open-plan living room with sofa bed, child's bunk, kitchen, dining area with pull down bed and seating area
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Electric central heating, two-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking
  • Enclosed garden with hot tub and seating area
  • Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
  • Shop and pub 4.2 miles
  • Please note that the bunk beds are only suitable for children not adults.

The property

Rhayader 4.2 miles.

This charming and contemporary lodge sits on the outskirts of the market town of Rhayader, enveloped by the picturesque countryside of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys, offering a couple or small family an idyllic rural retreat in the Powys region of Wales.

This unique property boasts a studio-style open-plan living space with a seating area that transforms into a double bed, where you can relax and enjoy a film on the TV and catch a good night's rest, as well as a compact but well-equipped galley-style kitchen, where you can prepare meals to be enjoyed at the dining table, the sofa of which pulls down to reveal another ready-made bed, while ladders alongside the sofa lead to a child's bunk just above.

There is also a shower room, where you can start each day with an invigorating rinse, while outside boasts a large and enclosed seating area, perfect for sitting out with a morning coffee or for an alfresco lunch and end each day in style with a soak in the hot tub, gazing up at the stars and taking in your peaceful and picturesque setting.

Make The Fox Den the base for your next rural retreat in Wales.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 934166, 934167, 965332, 992508, 1065411 and 1059268, together sleeping up to 50 guests.

Cae Llwyn Lodges

Rhayader 4.3 miles. This lovely collection of countryside lodges are warm and welcoming and each furnished in a lovely style with comfort in mind. Each lodge boasts an open-plan living space, featuring a well-equipped kitchen alongside a dining and seating area, providing the perfect spot to unwind in front of the TV after a day of exploring. Each lodge has a private, enclosed garden, framing sweeping views across the surrounding countryside as well as a patio area to sit and enjoy breakfast alfresco or simply relax in the luxurious hot tub after a day walking the fabulous mountain countryside. You are also free to walk the owner's adjacent fields and join up with a myriad of local footpaths, perfect to work up an appetite for lunch. These contemporary yet comfortable lodges benefit from being easily accessible to the stunning Elan Valley, providing fantastic days out for all the family as you explore the impressive Victorian architecture of the majestic network of dams linking the serene reservoirs providing a haven for wildlife. You are a short drive from Builth Wells, home of the iconic Royal Welsh Showground, ideal for making the most of the large timetable of annual events held there. Slightly further afield, all less than an hour's drive, why not head to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with quaint towns and villages punctuating gorgeous countryside, or perhaps enjoy soaking in the literary ambience of the ‘Little Town of Books’ at Hay-on-Wye providing a gateway to the Brecon Beacons or for a completely different day out head west to Cardigan Bay and the Victorian seaside resort of Aberystwyth. An idyllic group of lodges, ideal for friends or family looking for a perfect setting for a countryside retreat, being in the heart of striking undulating landscapes providing a perfect central base from which to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Cambrian Mountains, the impressive Elan Valley and a variety of welcoming towns and villages.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

RHAYADER

Llandrindod Wells 10 miles; Aberystwyth 34 miles.

Rhayader is a small Welsh market town with a selection of tea rooms, pubs, restaurants, amenities and unique little boutiques, including local antiques. An added bonus of a leisure centre with a large swimming pool and a weekly livestock market. The Red Kite Feeding Station, on the outskirts of the town is a great attraction not to be missed. Rhayader is the first town on the River Wye and is home to the spectacular dams and reservoirs of the Elan and Claerwen Valleys. The Elan Valley offers a variety of walks and cycle trails (cycle hire is available in Rhayader), as well as a visitor’s centre with café and children's play area. This area is known as the Wildlife Centre of Wales, with its amazing variety of nature reserves open for visitors to enjoy. There is also pony trekking available in the area. Visit Builth Wells, where the Spring Festival, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and Winter Fair are all held annually. Alternatively, a scenic drive will take you to the Welsh coast 34 miles away.

Please note that the bunk beds are only suitable for children not adults.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas