The Hayloft (0 at Cwmffrwd Farm)
UK Wales South Wales Monmouthshire Abergavenny Cwmffrwd Farm
The Owner Says
Described by visitors as ‘cosy, magical and the perfect place to escape’, the Hayloft is an original stone-built Welsh crog loft that adjoins the main farmhouse. Although it is next to the main house, it is still private. The entrance and patio area are accessed from the parking space located at the end of the farm. The patio is partially screened but is beside the central farm yard so guests are able to see the comings and goings about the farm but still feel comfortable in their own space. There is a small portable barbecue, picnic bench and umbrella provided, with two extra outdoor chairs in the Hayloft if needed.
The front door is accessed up steps from the parking space and opens into a lounge with stone walls, framed wooden screen, exposed beams, three-seater sofa, two armchairs, gas stove and small flat-screen internet TV. A single step leads up into the galley kitchen and open plan dining area with a high beamed ceiling.
The kitchen includes an electric oven, fridge, microwave, air fryer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery, and is stocked with the 'essentials' - teabags, coffee, sugar and olive oil, dishwashing cloth, dishwasher tabs, tea towel and cleaning materials.
The dining area has a large wooden table with benches to seat six, plus a comfy corner chair and wide fleece-lined window sill for watching ‘sheep TV’ through the window and two well-stocked cabinets full of books, games and magazines.
The bathroom has a full suite, a walk in shower, roll top bath and a heated towel rail. Face towels, bath towels, toilet roll and liquid hand soap are provided.
The main bedroom is up steep wooden steps on the mezzanine floor above the lounge. There are curtains to pull across the partition for privacy. The end bedroom has two single beds plus a bunk bed with two singles. Bedding and bed linen and are provided in both bedrooms. Spare blankets are on the cabinet in the dining room and hot water bottles are also provided.
The Hayloft also overlooks the front farmyard so additional cars are welcome to park there or in the campsite meadow carpark if it is summer. Across the yard guests have a wonderful view across sheep filled green fields to the mountain Mynydd Troed.
Whatever the season, our guests are always welcome to walk in the meadows with dogs on leads, and children will love exploring the stream and the tree swing up at the big ash in the first field. From May to September our fields are managed as wild-flower meadows - allowed to grow tall and beautiful - so when campsite season comes around we can mow paths to the pitches and provide acres of space for children (and grown ups) to run free! In the winter months our sheep and horses graze the farm but they love a chat with visiting guests and we will always advise you where they are grazing when you come. Lots of walk info is provided in the welcome folder but we always encourage guests to give us a shout if you'd like to chat about where to go - we love to help you plan your activities while you stay and there's so much to do locally!
Heating and hot water are supplied via an air-source heat pump and solar PV. The Hayloft has free Starlink wifi and there is also the option to book the beautiful wood-fired sauna (£45 for an hour session). Please message Pridie for more details.
Dogs are very welcome. We just ask that they don't go on the beds or furniture, and that muddy paws and wet fur are dried at the door using the towels provided. Maximum two dogs per stay, although do get in touch if you'd like to bring more. Dogs must not be left unattended at the property and must be on leads at all times around the farm and in the meadows (we have chickens, sheep, horses and cattle grazing around the farm). The dog poo bin is located by the front gate.
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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.
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 :)