4m Bell Tent 'Buzzard' with stove (1 at Cwmffrwd Farm)
UK Wales South Wales Monmouthshire Abergavenny Cwmffrwd Farm
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About Cwmffrwd Farm
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Cwmffrwd Farm is the perfect rural retreat for those seeking a wilder kind of camping experience - it's all about nature and space! Tent, campervan and bell tent pitches are spaciously spread out across the meadows, with an average of seven pitches in each four acre field. Each booking has their own pitch in the wildflower meadows with a maximum of one tent / one van / one bell tent and maximum six people per pitch. Tent pitches (7m x 5m) are located along the top of the camping fields boasting an epic view down the valley, and van pitches (VW/transit size) are located along the bottom of the meadows gazing up at the surrounding mountains. The bell tents are snuggled away in their own mountain meadow. Parking for all pitches is just as you enter the first field and there are plenty of wheelbarrows available for you to get your kit to your pitch. We can also help if the 4x4 is home. Dogs are very welcome, but we ask you to keep them on a lead or a tether at all times and be extra vigilant when it comes to clearing up after them. A bin is provided for this. We are a quiet site and have only the sound of chatter, play and birdsong as our soundtrack - please leave amplified music at home :) No drones as this distresses the animals. Many thanks!Nearby
Guests can walk out onto it straight onto the Waun Fach mountain range from the farm. It’s 12 minutes drive to picturesque Crickhowell, and 25 minutes to celebrated book town Hay-on-Wye and bustling market town Brecon. It’s best to stock up on food before you arrive, or shop at local supermarkets in Brecon, Abergavenny or the high street in Crickhowell.
Food & Drink
We recommend eating at The Farmer's Arms in Cwmdu (6 minutes drive away - and definitely book ahead), The Bear in Crickhowell and The Old Black Lion in Hay. Tomatitos Tapas Bar in Hay is also fab! The highstreet in Crickhowell has the fabulous Cashell's deli and Natural Weigh sells incredible bread!Extras
Private Sauna Session for up to four people - 1 hour
Squirrelled away in a secret part of the farm, our wood-fired sauna is a recently added luxury for guests to enjoy.
Spacious and boasting hot stones for a steam option and its own exhilarating cold drench shower, guests can also enjoy listening to beautiful birdsong and breathing deeply beneath a canopy of larch as they move between sauna and shower.
This is perfect place to relax and recover after a long walk in the mountains; boosting yourself body and soul with the simple pleasure of the invigorating sauna experience.
Guests staying on site in the campsite and the hayloft are very welcome to book the sauna. Private sessions are one hour long. This is for up to four people to use the sauna. Additional guests are £10pp, maximum 8 people in the hour session.
Firewood Box
Private Guided Folklore, Foraging & Storytelling Walk
This gentle storied walk, where folklore and folktales are woven into all aspects of the foraging experience, offers guests a unique way to re-introduce themselves to native grassland, woodland and hedgerow habitats. Ancient lore and stories make it much easier to recognise and identify native plants and trees, and the exciting assortment of practical bushcraft tips and weird and wacky facts about ancient remedies, plant magic and animal spirit medicine, make it even easier to remember!
Throughout the hour, participants will pick up some fascinating folklore, hear a variety of enchanting ancient tales, forage and sample an array of edible foods available seasonally, learn which poisonous lookalikes to avoid, and find out about the importance of sustainable harvesting and conservation on future foraging adventures.
Private 'Rewild with Fire' - 1 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world.
Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
In this popular workshop, Pridie teaches you how to forage for the right seasonal materials for fire making and takes you through a variety of methods of making flame and perfecting your campfire 'fire lay'!
Suitable for ages 5+
Private 'Rewild with Fire' - 2 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world. Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
In this popular workshop, Pridie teaches you how to forage for the right seasonal materials for fire making, takes you through a variety of methods of making flame, demonstrates how to construct tripods and fire lays, and has you cook up some tasty treats to eat together!
Private 'Rewild with Wild Crafting' - 1 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world. Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
Rewild with Wild Crafting: for the practically minded, this workshop is perfect. During the session, you'll learn how to identify exactly the right materials for your crafting task (weaving/whittling/ancient art), how to use sharp tools safely, and how to carve a simple spatula or walking stick.
Suitable for age 6+
Private 'Rewild with Wild Crafting' - 2 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world.
Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
Rewild with Whittling: for the practically minded, this workshop is perfect. During the session, you'll learn how to identify exactly the right wood for your crafting task, how to use a knife, axe and saw safely, how to harvest materials sustainably, and how to carve a simple butter knife, spatula or walking stick.
Suitable for age 6+
Private 'Rewild with Plants and Potions' - 1 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world. Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
Rewild with Plants & Potions: this workshop is another firm favourite. During the session, Pridie teaches how to identify and key seasonal plants and trees, which bits to forage for medicinal use, how to make poultices, tinctures and balms, as well as sharing how she uses particular herbal medicines at home throughout the year.
Private 'Rewild with Plants and Potions' - 2 hour workshop
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Learn Wild experiences feature a rich mix of ancestral skills, folklore and stories for families and groups keen to reconnect with the natural world. This is an opportunity to learn how our ancestors interacted with the natural world. Bookings are for up to six people. Content varies according to season and length of workshop.
Rewild with Plants & Potions: this workshop is another firm favourite. During the session, Pridie teaches how to identify and key seasonal plants and trees, which bits to forage for medicinal use, how to make poultices, tinctures and balms, as well as sharing how she uses particular herbal medicines at home throughout the year. A two hour session provides enough time to make your own balm to take home!
Private 'Hedgewitching Workshop' (Perfect for Hen Weekends!)
Led by ethnobotanist and storyteller Pridie Tiernan, our Hedgewitching Workshop features the perfect mix of wilderness skills and wild woman storytelling for those wanting a wilder type of experience for their special weekend! From hens to hedgewitches, this experience is about plants, potions, ceremony, singing, stories and sisterhood! Every experience is created to be perfect for the group you are bringing. No previous knowledge is necessary and, depending on the time of year, the experience can include elements of all of the following:
Wilderness Skills & Ethnobotany
Fire lighting, cooking on fire, tools and crafting, whittling, cordage, basketry, plant medicine, dyeing with natural materials, ancestral art
Folklore, Folktales & Science Behind the Storytelling
Exploring how the wisdom of women past is shared through folklore and stories
Sharing our own wild woman stories
Celtic Ogham Script
Ancient language of the Celts, tree symbolism, runic script
Wild Food & Fire
Foraging, cooking on fire and feasting together
Outdoor Burlesque
Dance and laugh your heart out with our very own local burlesque instructor Vixy Rouge!
Wildflower meadows, mountains and cracking views
Nature and headspace, a chance to rest, re-charge, re-connect, guided walks on the mountain
Please note that this price is based on a three hour workshop, for a minimum of ten participants.
Contact Pridie to enquire about different numbers and timings :)