5m Bell Tent 'Butterfly' (3 at Cwmffrwd Farm)
UK Wales South Wales Monmouthshire Abergavenny Cwmffrwd Farm
The Owner Says
Our bell tents are in the top mountain meadow with acres of space and beautiful views. There is about 50m between each one. Although entirely off-grid, these homely abodes are kitted out with comfort in mind. They have a double futon style bed with bedding and linen provided (fitted sheet, 15 tog duvet, two pillows) cushions, rugs and fairylights. In the basket you'll also find a pair of adult size inflatable mattresses (bedding not provided for these), pump and four hot water bottles. Although there is only one double futon bed with two optional additional air mattresses provided, the bell tent will sleep (cosily) an additional two children (so up to six people in total) but extra inflatable beds/roll mats and bedding must be brought by guests. Up to two dogs are allowed in the bell tents. (Please contact us if you have more and would like to stay. ) Outside, you have your own simple steel wheel fire pit (remember to bring a griddle if you want to cook on it) and we sell boxes of wood, kindling and firelighters for £10 cash :) In the same wildflower meadow and just a short stroll across the grass, you'll find our little sheltered 'Observation Station' for pulling up a chair and watching the wildlife, and the 'Lovely Looease' compost toilet. We ask all guests to park at the entrance to the campsite. There are wheelbarrows available for you to move your kit up to the tents, and if the 4x4 is home then we will certainly help you :) Check in is between 4pm and dusk and check out is 10am. Amenities are very simple to minimise impact on the land, with four compost toilets, one washing up area, two flushing toilets and three hot showers. Come expecting a 'wild camping' experience but made a bit easier with toilets, kettle, fridge, freezer, sauna etc! Please also come prepared with bags to take rubbish home to recycle as we don't have bins on site. Check out Pridie's event page to find out what's on at the campsite this year - www.thewildofthewords.co.uk/events
We also have a beautiful wood-fired sauna on the farm that can be booked for use during your stay. Talk to Pridie and James about this if you would like to find out more:)
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About Cwmffrwd Farm
Suitable For
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.
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 '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 :)