Cwmcelyn in Nantmel near Rhayader | Must-See Powys Hot Tub Cottage

About Cwmcelyn

Cwmcelyn is a luxury modern detached farmhouse sitting on a working sheep farm 5 miles from Rhayader in Mid Wales. This 5-star rated property offers complete privacy up a short private lane with jaw-dropping views across the valley to the meandering Dulais stream. Perfect for families who want space without neighbours breathing down their necks.

The surrounding countryside is proper Welsh - wild, green and spectacular. Wildlife watchers will spot redstarts, flycatchers and tawny owls right from the garden. The Elan Valley is just minutes away for walks, cycling and those Instagram-worthy dam photos. Red kite feeding stations nearby let you see these magnificent birds up close - they're basically the Welsh air force.

The farmhouse sleeps 6 guests across 3 bedrooms - one super king-size double, one 4ft double and a twin that converts to another super king if needed. All bedrooms have TVs for when you need to escape your family. There's a bathroom with rainfall shower, plus a separate wet room. The kitchen is better equipped than most people's actual homes according to reviews.

Visit Elan Valley (15 minutes drive) for spectacular dams and reservoirs, Gigrin Farm (10 minutes) to see red kites feeding, Llandrindod Wells (20 minutes) for Victorian spa town charm, or Aberystwyth (50 minutes) for seaside fun and the cliff railway.

Cwmcelyn is perfect for anyone wanting luxury in the middle of nowhere. The 7-seater hot tub on the south-facing deck is the perfect spot to soak with a glass of prosecco while watching the sunset. No wonder guests keep putting this accommodation in their top two holiday cottages ever.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with electric fire
✓Electric range oven with 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x tvs with freeview, dvd, ipod dock, cd/radio, wifi, selection of books, games and dvds
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen, towels and three bath robes included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair on request
✓Off road parking for 5 cars
✓Bike storage on request
✓Enclosed decked area and front lawned garden with furniture and hot tub, sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 6 miles, pub 4 miles
✓Note: owner is a florist and flowers can be arranged on request

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Cwmcelyn

Stunning Views

Wake up to breathtaking valley views with the Dulais stream winding through fields. Perfect backdrop while enjoying morning coffee on the deck.

Hot Tub Heaven

The 7-seater Jacuzzi Spa on the south-facing deck lets you soak away stress while taking in the peaceful countryside.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The modern kitchen has everything from range cooker to coffee machine. Several guests mentioned it's better equipped than their homes!

Wildlife Watching

Spot redstarts, flycatchers and tawny owls from the garden. The peaceful location brings nature right to your doorstep.

VIP Welcome

Owner Sian provides exceptional hospitality. Previous guests received birthday banners, balloons and wine after their journey.

Total Privacy

Located down a private track away from roads and neighbors. Perfect for those wanting peace without disturbances.

Getting To Cwmcelyn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Cwmcelyn by car, take the A470 to Rhayader, then follow local directions for the 5-mile journey to the property. The farmhouse is located up a private lane on a working sheep farm with off-road parking for 5 cars.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Llandrindod Wells, approximately 10 miles from the property. You'll need to arrange a taxi for the final leg of your journey to this secluded countryside location.

Off-road parking for five cars

Llandrindod Wells station (10 miles)

Accessible via A470 to Rhayader

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Distance: 7 miles

LD6 5HP

Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station

Distance: 5.5 miles

LD6 5BL

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Distance: 10 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley Dams Walk

Distance: 7 miles

LD6 5HP

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 8 miles

LD6 5LF

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5BU

Rhayader Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Llandrindod Wells Shopping Area

Distance: 10 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells High Street

Distance: 15 miles

LD2 3DL

Rhayader Taxi Service

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Mid Wales Bus Services

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Distance: 0 miles

On-site

Elan Valley Visitor Centre

Distance: 7 miles

LD6 5HP

Gigrin Farm Red Kite Feeding Station

Distance: 5.5 miles

LD6 5BL

Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival

Distance: 10 miles

LD1 5DL

Elan Valley Dams Walk

Distance: 7 miles

LD6 5HP

Gilfach Nature Reserve

Distance: 8 miles

LD6 5LF

Wye Valley Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5BU

Rhayader Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Llandrindod Wells Shopping Area

Distance: 10 miles

LD1 5DL

Builth Wells High Street

Distance: 15 miles

LD2 3DL

Rhayader Taxi Service

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Mid Wales Bus Services

Distance: 5 miles

LD6 5AB

Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Distance: 0 miles

On-site

Is Cwmcelyn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the enclosed garden for outdoor play and spotting wildlife like tawny owls. The Elan Valley offers family-friendly cycling routes with bike hire available. Gigrin Farm's red kite feeding is a spectacular sight for children. Each bedroom has its own TV for downtime and the hot tub provides splash fun under supervision.

For Couples

The super king-size bedroom with its own TV offers luxury and privacy. Couples can enjoy romantic evenings in the hot tub under starry Welsh skies. The rainfall shower and provided bathrobes add spa-like touches. The secluded location means total peace, while the south-facing deck is perfect for sunset drinks with valley views.

Pet Friendly

This property does not allow pets. The working sheep farm location and the owner's commitment to maintaining the high standards of cleanliness mean that no pets are permitted at Cwmcelyn. Guests looking for pet-friendly accommodation should consider alternative options in the Mid Wales area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Cwmcelyn

The Triangle Inn

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5LS

The Lamb & Flag

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LD6 5AB

The Lost ARC Café

Located 5.5 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Cwmcelyn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Cwmcelyn features a 7-seater Jacuzzi Spa hot tub located on the south-facing decking. It's perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the stunning valley views while relaxing.

Is it pet friendly?

No, Cwmcelyn does not allow pets on the property. This policy helps maintain the high standards of cleanliness that many guests comment on in their reviews.

How many people can stay at Cwmcelyn?

The farmhouse comfortably accommodates 6 guests across 3 bedrooms. The bedroom configuration includes one super king-size double, one 4ft double and one twin room that can be converted to a super king-size on request.

What amenities are available in the kitchen?

The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with an electric range oven with 5-ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Many guests comment it's better stocked than their own homes.

How far is it to the nearest town?

Rhayader is the nearest town, located 5 miles from the property. Llandrindod Wells is 10 miles away and for those wanting a larger town, Aberystwyth is 34 miles from Cwmcelyn.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for up to 5 cars at Cwmcelyn. The property is located up a private lane, making it easy to park and unload your belongings.

Is the property suitable for children?

Yes, Cwmcelyn welcomes families with children. A travel cot and highchair are available upon request and the enclosed garden provides a safe outdoor space for children to play.

What activities are available nearby?

The surrounding area offers excellent walking, cycling, horse riding and bird watching opportunities. Nearby attractions include the Elan Valley, red kite feeding stations and the towns of Llandrindod Wells and Builth Wells for shopping and dining.

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Cwmcelyn Reviews

Jackson

Cwmcelyn was an absolutely beautiful cottage, well maintained and very clean, beds were very comfortable, showers fantastic, kitchen was well stocked with all you would need from a kitchen. The garden was very well kept and clean. Hot tube was lovely. Honestly could not fault this holiday stay, so many beautiful sites in the surrounding area. Hope to visit again.

Judith

Very well equiped cottage in peaceful surrounding with lovely views . Warm and comforable inside with great hot tub to enjoy outside . Compared against two previous visits we found that attention to detail in cleanliness in some areas has slipped slightly nothing that could not be easily rectified e.g grill pan did not appear to have been cleaned ,oven knobs greasy ,toaster not emptied,black mould on window frames .

We loved our stay at Cwmcelyn Farm, the cottage has been converted and modernized to a very high standard. Everything you could need for a comfortable stay was found here. The hot tub was a lovely feature and really made our autumnal stay quite luxurious! I would definitely like to return some day.

Well we certainly picked a wet week to come here. We'd looked at the forecast and decided to leave our bikes at home which was sad as there's so many cycle routes up here. We made the most of the good spells between the showers though and loved the Dams, the Mountain Road, Feeding the Kites and the Judges Lodgings all worth a visit. We also rode on the Devil's Bridge railway, so there was plenty to keep us busy. The house was lovely everything provided. Only took about 15 minutes to get up into the mountains. The hot tub was wonderful and we made it in there 5 out of 7 days not bad for a pair in our 70s. The beds were comfy and the views far reaching. All in all if your wavering I would say GO FOR IT. You won't regret it.

This cottage is an absolute gem. So quiet, peaceful and relaxing. The views are outstanding and the wildlife are all around you, such a joy to see. The cottage has absolutely everything you need. It is cozy, comfortable, clean and the hot tub is amazing. Sian is a brilliant host, she was really understanding when we asked for a late check in, and she left us a very much appreciated welcome pack. Really needed after a long and late journey. A beautiful cottage, with everything you need in tranquil surroundings....perfect! Would definitely recommend.

Serena

A wonderful cottage in a superb location. Sian is the best host. The cottage has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday a fully equipped kitchen, books, games, hot tub and the comfiest beds Ive ever slept in and as well as all that, you can see sheep in every direction!!

Amazing house, location and view. Sian the owner was very friendly and always available when we had a question. We were a party of 4 adults and two 7 year old and we all loved our 4 nights . Very quite location noone insite, rolling hill sides. And close to shops, Elam valley to see the dams and enjoy a bike ride and Gigrim farm to visit the red kites. Will definitely be going back to the house for a longer stay.

A beautiful quiet location, and an extremely comfortable property, whilst we didn't use it, the kitchen was better equipped that most homes we've been in! ! Overall no hesitation in recommending a holiday in this beautiful home from home close to the impressive Elan Valley.

George

Waoooooooooo. OMG We have done a few Cottages in the last 5years , twice a year , in March for our wedding anniversary and in September for our birthdays. Well Cwmcelyn Farm has gone to our Top 2 for everything. Our host Sian , gave us a Celebrity VIP welcome , we had balloons, birthday banners and a bottle of wine to relax after a long 4 hours drive . Fantastic hospitality and super clean cottage. We were left alone to our holidays , but she ways a phone away . Cwmcelyn Farm, for us , was home away from home we don't do hotel rooms with all conveniences plus A HOT TUB. It was all we wanted , PEACEFUL, NATURE , SHEEP

Amanda

Had a lovely stay here for a week. The cottage has everything you need and the views are stunning. Sian, the owner made us very welcome and was there to hand over the key and show us round. Cwmcelyn is situated along a private track, away from the road, so is very isolated and tranquil. At night the dark skies show twinkling stars and beautiful moons. The Hot tub is a welcoming bonus after a day of adventures. It is an excellent base from which to explore the area.

Elizabeth

An exceptionally well furnished & clean property with delightful views over wooded farmland out to the mountains. Delightful wildlife in the garden & surrounding fields including fly catchers, redstarts & tawny owls. Well positioned to explore mid Wales, especially Elan Valley with opportunities to cycle, walk & pony trek. Wonderful 6 person hot tub on south facing decking is perfect.

We had a lovely week. Beautiful farmhouse with everything you need. Wonderful big hot tub which we took full advantage of. Area is beautiful watching red kites from the hot tub

The cottage had everything you needed and was like home from home. It was warm, comfortable and peaceful. We had easy access to go to places to walk and loved coming back to the hot tub in fact it was used morning and evening, it was that great! . The welcome pack was fabulous and really appreciated, as it started our holiday on a good impression. We had a lovely stay with wonderful views which really relaxed us. We would stay again.

Aurangzeb

It is clear a lot of time, energy and of course money, has been exerted and used in making this Cottage a delightful family retreat. We have no complaints at all. As a family, we have not been away for a while and this is exactly what we needed. Everyone what thoroughly enjoyed the privacy, tranquility, quiet and of course the hot tub! Thanks to the host for the refreshments, much welcome after arriving from a long drive.

Our Experience was Amazing. Excellent location. The property was amazing. Every convenience was available at the property. Sian was extremely helpful and very professional. Our only complaint was were only had a week!

Chantelle

Excellent quality, quiet and peaceful, everything is provided especially kitchen items and cleaning items. Comfy beds

The most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. Charming property & very quiet. Loved looking out at the sheep & rabbits every day. The surrounding area is beautiful with so many great walks.

Anthony

Lovely property with a delightful view. All of the home comforts you need on a a stay. Very well placed for visiting the surrounding area. We would definitely stay again.

Darren

Really nice place and would definitely recommend this to anyone, Mid Wales is a lovely places to stay as well.

Hidden Treasure! Our family have had one week holiday, and we loved every second. The farmhouse has everything you need. The cottage is spotless, extremely well equipped with the comfortable beds, and its been very relaxing time sitting on the patio with glass of cold drinks and watching beautiful views and later jump in the hot tub. Many thanks to Sian and family for making our stay comfortable and in our arrival we have been spoiled with bottle of wine, coffee, tea, and local Welsh biscuits and chocolate cake! Thank you very much for your hospitality, and we will back soon! With kind regards Gunta and family

Suzanne

The farmhouse was of the highest standard and was surrounded by superb views with Red Kite's flying over on a regular basis. There was a fabulous large hot tub enjoyed by all especially the kids. Would definitely visit again

The standard of presentation and cleanliness of the property are excellent, with everything we could possibly need having been thought of and catered for. The location is remote and tranquil, yet convenient for visiting the attractions in the local area, and the stunning views were breathtaking. The garden area, swings and slide were a big hit with the little ones and really added to the enjoyment of the holiday, as did the hot tub. Sian was an excellent host, the Welsh treats and advice were really appreciated. We had a wonderful week and would certainly stay here again.

The property and area are perfect very peaceful and beautiful. Lovely inside and out and the sheltered hot tub is grand. We had the perfect week here and didn't want to leave. We'll definitely be returning.

Stephen

Lovely place . Great privacy .

Lovely cottage and hot tub. Beautiful scenery with added lambs and rabbits. Ev charging point a definite advantage .

Lovely well maintained property. Had everything you could have needed. Sian was fantastic, really helpful. Location is beautiful. Nice and secluded. Saw red kites most days at the property flying over to the local feeding station. Would definitely go back.

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at this lovely holiday cottage, situated on a working sheep farm. Sian, the hostowner, was clearly deeply invested in doing everything she possibly could to ensure that we had a good holiday. We received a welcome pack on arrival, complimentary toiletries, and the hot tub was ready to jump into. There was a lot of attention to detail. We particularly liked that there was bird food provided to top up the garden feeders the very tame robins liked that very much too! The views from the cottage are beautiful and looked magical after snow fell for two days. We couldn't have wished for a better place to hunker down. Sian reached out to ensure we were ok when it turned wintery and to let us know that we only needed to reach out to her if we needed anything. The local red kite feeding station at Rhayader was a fantastic experience, and the Elan Valley walks start within a 10minute drive of the property. It is a fantastic base for exploring that area of Wales. We look forward to returning.

Wow! what can I say this place is a little gem! We met Sian at the property who is lovely and showed us around the place. The cottage is beautiful it has absolutely everything you need and was spotlessly clean. The beds are so comfy did not want to get out of it in the morning, views amazing, hot tub was amazing, we had two BBQs during our time there even though it was December it was fab! and my boys were delighted there was a football goal in the garden. Shopsrestaurantscafes are a five minutes drive away loads to things to do locally. We will definitely return to this place this year at some point and are really looking forward to it.

Robert

The property is well equipped in the kitchen even cleaning products etc. Beautiful cosy homely feel. There was a bbq outside, play area for the children. Hot tub was a plus after our day trips out. Warmly welcome by the owner. Already recommended to family & friends.

Patrick

Stayed over 4 nights, was absolutely perfect.

Brilliant stay at the property. house was very comfortable and well thought out. we had everything we could possibly need to hand. Really comfy beds and super hot tub. Real bonus for us was an electric car charging point as there are very few in the local area. definitely recommend.

Beautiful cottage and location. Owner Sian was very welcoming.

Manisha

Brilliant location and absolutely gem of a find. Loved it so much. Kids didn't want to come back home.

Samantha

We had a fabulous long weekend and cant recommend enough. Sian was just so lovely and the house is amazing in the most beautiful location. A perfect base for exploring the area. Then coming back to the fab hot tub. We cant wait to book again soon.

Hayley

A very warm welcome from the host Sian. Explained everything fully about the house so we knew how to use things straight away. Well equipped kitchen and lovely local products in the welcome pack. As a group of 6 adults I think the house would be more suited to 45 adults or a family with children. Great base for nearby nature attractions. The hot tub was the best I've used so far. Overall a great holiday.

Jessica

We had an amazing stay Nov 2021 at Cwmcelyn location is stunning and Sian is a fabulous host! Property was spotless, views were incredible and location was great. We came for a break away as a couple and enjoyed cycling Elan Valley is a must! Sian gives great recommendations for cycling and walking routes, as well things to see and places to go. Hot tub was brilliant! Couldnt recommend more, thank you Sian and family!

Maggie

Spotless, well equipped, comfortable beds and very very CLEAN. Beautiful location and well worth the stay. Would definitely recommend

The house and views are beautiful. The bed we stayed in was so comfortable, the perfect holiday. Already booked to return!

A lovely cottage in a private setting and with stunning views. We couldn't have asked for more.

Sian, the cottage owner was lovely and extremely helpful. Have stayed at cottage before and always had a lovely experience. Only one minor issue I and my sister found the pillows on our beds very firm and not very comfortable but that is a matter of personal taste.

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Cwmcelyn, Nantmel

About Cwmcelyn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning Views

Hot Tub Heaven

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Wildlife Watching

VIP Welcome

Total Privacy

Getting To Cwmcelyn

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Cwmcelyn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Triangle Inn

The Lamb & Flag

The Lost ARC Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Cwmcelyn Reviews