Two unique cabins wrapped in beautiful welsh scenery

This place is absolutely stunning - beautiful architecture, amazing nature, beautiful walks and Rachael and Paul and family were so welcoming. We had the best stay and will come back soon to explore more and enjoy the silence.

It took me a little while to write this review—mainly as I wanted to find the right words. The hosts have created an exceptionally beautiful place to stay, blending a modern aesthetic with a twist of mid-century charm. When the sun hits the building just right, and you’re standing near the timber interior, there’s a subtle, woody echo of cedar in the air. Inside, everything feels thoughtfully chosen—even down to the manual espresso maker. It took me a couple of tries to get it just right, but once paired with the supplied coffee, it became the perfect way to start the day. There’s something wonderfully methodical about waking up, padding down the wooden steps, filling the espresso maker by hand, plunging the levers, and then stepping outside to sip coffee in the morning sun. I was lucky with the weather during my stay, which meant my writing plans were quickly set aside in favour of exploring. There are some beautiful places nearby—like Water-Breaks-Its-Neck. The local town of Hay-on-Wye is a must for any book lover—with its abundance of second hand bookshops. The hosts also provide great recommendations for local spots—whether you’re after a good coffee or tea, a walk through the Welsh countryside, or even a quiet place to sneak off for a wild swim. I stayed in the lean-to barn conversion rather than the standalone lodge, and would absolutely recommend it—whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple on a romantic break, or as a small family.

Beautifully designed with comfort central to the cabin. Everything we needed to explore local walks and the Hay festival. The owners, Paul and Rachel were friendly and helpful. The little touches, the welcoming gift of local apple juice, fresh eggs and home baked biscuits were delicious. Would highly recommend.

Nothing. Everything was wonderful.

Views and quiet location perfect for a relaxing weekend.

The design was amazing and we loved how much light got into each area, allowing for lots of plants too. The bath felt very luxurious and it was amazing to be able to see the stars whilst laying in bed through the roof window. There was a great selection of books to enjoy plus some board games, and we liked not having a TV as it made us properly unwind. Rachael and Paul were absolutely lovely hosts and happily answered any queries we had before arriving. Would highly recommend.

It would have been useful to have a microwave with a little one but we got by fine with the induction hob and understand they are tight on space.

A beautifully designed space with some wonderful architectural touches.

Bedroom two was more suitable for older children than my grown up ones, but we still enjoyed our stay.

Very quirky. Beautiful. Special. Everything we needed was provided. Very much a unique home.

Nothing. The only downsides were that it might be challenging for less able-bodied people. The stairs were a tad narrow and quite slippy. Bath had to be climbed in from the end.

The lovely hosts were very accommodating at all times and check-in couldn’t have been easier! We loved the quirkiness of the Lean to and our kids thoroughly enjoyed the super cosy bath and fab mezzanine hideout where they slept. We were left some gorgeous fresh apple juice and eggs, which was greatly appreciated!