Longhouse
A recently restored 17th Century Longhouse combining modern comforts with craft & history.
Substantially restored to reveal a host of original features that include the inglenook fireplace, flagstone floor, and even a series of apotropaic witch marks to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune during your stay.
Alongside uncovering the building’s history we’ve installed modern luxuries that include super king-size beds by Harrison Spinks, deep spring-filled baths and powerful showers, central heating, and a fully kitted kitchen with Miele appliances. When the winter nights draw in, hunker down in front of the fire and delve into the treasure trove of board games, DVDs or stream your favourite movie.
As much as we want you to enjoy the house, nothing beats a campfire when on holiday. The adjoining Dutch barn, constructed from 19th Century reclaimed railway line, provides an undercover outdoor area so that even if the weather isn’t the best, you can keep the campfires burning. Here, we also have space for outside dining, BBQ, a game of Boule, or just soaking up the view, all to the backdrop of a babbling stream and the chirping of birds.
Things to know
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Sleeping
Sleeps six adults. Can be configured as one double and four single beds or two doubles and two single beds. Not really suitable for toddlers.
One ensuite, one family bathroom and downstairs WC. Bedding and towels supplied.
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Cooking
Fully equipped kitchen including fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, hob, and warming drawer. Outdoor cooking over the firepit. Extra wood available for purchase on request.
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Heating
Centrally heated throughout and large wood burning stove.
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Internet, TV & entertainment
Mobile 4G broadband. 32” television with Amazon firestick for streaming and DVD player with library of films.
Selection of board games, including Scrabble and Monopoly. Outdoor games include Boule and Jenga.
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Private footpaths
Access to both public and private footpaths through 320 acres of restoring meadow, heathland, wetland, scrub and forest. Private bird hide.
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Transport & Parking
Free parking on site for two vehicles. Llanwrtyd train station is under twenty minutes by foot. If we are available and by prior appointment we can organise a pick up.
Nearest international airports are Cardiff and Bristol.
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Check in & out
Check in is between 4-7pm
Check out is before 10.30am.
We will do our best to accommodate requests outside of these hours.
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Food & drink
Regular friday deliveries of organic and local fruit & veg on request. Check your preferred supermarket for delivery options (LD5 4SN). Ten minute walk to pubs, cafe, restaurant and local shops in Llanwrtyd Wells.
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Things to bring
Wellies, walking boats, torches, walking stick, rain wear, binoculars, camera. Sun lotion (the sun is surprisingly strong!), insect repellant (although rare, occasional spikes in biting insects). Non-slip slippers are helpful for both stone and wooden floors.
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Animals & pets
Lofftwen is an ecological project with some farm animals. These include Eriskay ponies, a handful of Hereford cattle, chickens and a farm cat.
We are dog friendly! Only two per booking please.
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Accessibility
The terrain here is rugged and undulating, and outdoor lighting kept to a minimum, adding to the sense of adventure and achievement.
As an ancient building, floors in the Longhouse are uneven, and although ceiling heights are generous, watch out for the odd low beam. Although everyone is welcome, it may not be suitable for toddlers.
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What other people say about us
We have ten 5 star reviews on Google. You can see what other people say about their experiences staying at Lofftwen here.