Hafod Hideaways

22/08/2024

Anyone else felt the zingy freshness in the early morning air and noticed the ever so subtle change in light this past few weeks? We can’t deny it, the telltale signs of autumn creeping her way in are there - she’s poised & waiting patiently ….. but so are we and we can’t wait! We LOVE LOVE LOVE autumn here & the cabin is a totally idyllic place to come for an immersive autumn adventure! We have all the ingredients you need for an unforgettable autumn mini break ..Misty mornings 🧡Cute cosy cabin 🧡Loaded log baskets 🧡Snuggly blankets 🧡Bulging bookshelf 🧡Steaming hot tub 🧡Crackling camp fire 🧡Endless woodland walks 🧡Fiery sunsets 🧡Mind boggling night skies 🧡. Who else can’t wait to put on their wooly socks and walking boots and head to the woods?! We have some autumn availability so DM us or find availability on our website 🍂

19/07/2024

Wow, its been positively tropical here at Hafod today! Who needs trips abroad when the sun shines and places like this are only a few hours away from your doorstep (ok, ok, humour me)! But seriously - a few hours spent amongst the cooling shade of the forest, the sweet lingering aroma from the honeysuckle that’s scrambling along the footpaths, followed by a lazy river side lunch with toes in the water is my kind of paradise. What’s yours?

10/07/2024

If you were hoping to book a sublime little break at the cabin this summer, only to find we were fully booked, we now have the weekend of 2-5 August available due to a date change! Just head to the website or DM’ing us is always welcome 💚

03/07/2024

27/05/2024

Sometimes life gets in the way of managing our SM activities and mid life brain fog doesn’t help to be fair 😂 but that’s ok, we’re human & the struggle is real! It’s not all frolicking through the bluebells! So, if like me, you’ve lost your usual mojo…… what might really help is grabbing someone you love, or heck, go it alone hiding away for a few days in your own little dream world!! What you really need is a secluded cabin, hidden far from the madding crowds. Somewhere simple & soulful. Uncomplicated and raw yet with all the luxuries you really need to become you again. It works - trust me. We have a couple of summer and autumn dates still available if you need that ‘get back to you’ time!

23/12/2023

It’s hard to find the words to thank our wonderful guests - new, returning & future, our followers, supporters, wonderful suppliers, family & friends. For most part, it’s amazing running this special little place, but even dreams can present as nightmares occasionally and managing the cabin is far from easy at times! However, reading all the incredible reviews and emails sent by such lovely guests, being able to help facilitate the making of magical memories & meeting some truly lovely people, makes it all SO worthwhile. Thank you all - we wish you a peaceful and love filled Christmas & we look forward to another exciting year ahead! Lee, Pip & William xx

16/11/2023

We’re literally buzzing to finally get our hands on a copy of this gorgeous little book by Holly .
Holly approached us earlier this year to be included in her new book ‘British Cabins & Hideaways’, and of course we said yes! She has been travelling the UK staying at & photographing some mind boggling, beautiful places and the book has just been launched. We feel so honoured to have been included & a little disbelieving that the cabin features amongst its beautiful pages. If like us, you’re a little cabin crazy you can grab yourself a copy … then light the fire, snuggle up in your favourite chair and get planning your next adventure.

08/11/2023

We have a few November dates still available at Woodcock Cabin if you’re considering a cheeky, last minute break before being whipped into a festive frenzy! The cabin allows a more languid pace of life for a few days. Lose hours wandering the woods past gushing waterfalls, ease your mind & muscles in the steaming hot tub or cosy up with a good book by the log burner. We all need to hit the pause button sometimes & autumn is the perfect time to do it!

31/10/2023

All Hallow’s Eve, the perfect time to hunker down in your own cosy cabin after venturing out into the forest as dusk falls! It’s amazing how ‘un wild’ our lives have become. When was the last time you really felt adrenaline coursing through your veins?! Well, a walk through dark, silent forests with only the stars & moon lighting the way, can heighten your senses, ignite your imagination and make your hairs stand on end. Guaranteed to reset your survival instincts and get that adrenaline pumping through your veins! Tales from the Mabinogion eat your heart out. Just throw in a sprinkling of witches, werewolves, ghouls and gargoyles for good measure and you have the perfect recipe for long nights cuddling round the campfire listening to the noises of the night!

10/10/2023

Such sublime, early autumn weather - what a treat! Balmy days filled with the heavy scents of woodland & wood-fires. Autumn cabin stays are the best!!

20/09/2023

Mary is the most incredible artist! For anyone who has stayed at the cabin, you’ll recognise this stunning view! Drop Mary a DM if you’d love this beautiful painting to remind you of your time at Hafod. 💚

Continuing my obsession with NT Hafod, this is a well known view over the River Ystwyth meandering through the forest
14x10" oil on canvas
for sale - please message if interested
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07/09/2023

My little summer helper & head mischief maker went back to school yesterday and I’m missing him. The silence is heavy and everything seems a little less ‘Peter Pan’. He collected a big basket of acorns on Monday changeover to plant, which has become an obsession in our house! However, since the sheep were removed from our land 3 years ago, it’s been fascinating watching the steady, natural regeneration of so many native tree species. This year, they seem to be popping up en masse, especially oak. If you feel like you need a bit of ‘natural regeneration’ after the summer holiday (ok I’ll admit it, I really do!) we have some autumn availability. It’s a glorious time to come. The rich earthy smells, the kaleidoscope colours & incredible light. Atmospheric hanging mists that linger over the forest and long, dark dark nights that reveal mind boggling stars. There’s fungi galore, cosy fires, hot tubs, campfire cooking & a bookshelf brimming with tantalising reads for slow morning musings, all here, just waiting to help you relax, rejuvenate & reconnect. Ping us a message or head to our website to check availability!

24/08/2023

Hidden deep in the Estate, lying along the banks of the river, you’ll find a secret walled garden that sits quietly in the landscape of Hafod. Where nature merges seamlessly with gentle cultivation. Inviting paths meander past billowy herbs, wildflowers & laden, heritage apple trees, leading you along the impressively high & fern crowned stone walls, to the beautiful Victorian greenhouses which were once abundant with produce for the Hafod Mansion kitchens. Today, whilst owned by the National Trust, the gardens are managed by the Hafod Walled Garden Group, a community group set up by the few residence that live here on Hafod & some wonderfully dedicated & knowledgeable local folk! Totally organic, zero food miles & absolutely delicious, you can now order their seasonal veggie boxes for your stay! Just drop us a message or take a look at our ‘Little Extras & Special Touches’ page on our website. Find out more about the Hafod Walled Garden Group at www.hafodwgg.com 🐞🥬

18/07/2023

Wow, it’s been a while since we posted. It’s been rather busy of late and we’ve had a few fun challenges to juggle! The sun was shining for changeover yesterday so we took the opportunity to throw open the huge, double bi-fold doors, which makes for the most seamless & very special outside/inside space. With the cabin sitting high up on its stilts, surrounded by the branches of birch & oak, it really does feel more tree house! Whatever you want to call it & regardless of the elements, just throw those doors open wide when you come. We only have one, 4-night summer break left in August, so head to our website or message for details if you’re looking for a last minute adventure 🌿🌳💚!

05/06/2023

Just one of the spaces to kick back and unwind at Woodcock Cabin. The spacious veranda really comes into its own on balmy summer days and once you’ve thrown open the huge, double bi-fold doors it merges seamlessly with the subtle & calming, nature inspired interior. Simply relocate the little table onto the veranda for some seriously romantic alfresco dining!

01/06/2023

Gorgeous displays of Welsh poppies along the shady, fern filled lanes! The air is thick with the smell of hawthorn blossom & pine sap. We’ve been pretty envious of our guests checking in over the past week or so, as the weather has been just glorious & it’s set to last a good while longer! Hoorah!

21/05/2023

This amazing little restaurant & the tiny team at Y Ffarmers couldn’t deserve this more! They aren’t far from the cabin and the food is fabulous - seasonal & locally sourced. So many of our guest have told us what a wonderful meal they have had there, so … if you have time and would like to help by nominating them, that would just be great 😊!

⭐️ We’ve been nominated for The Good Food Guide Best Local Restaurant Awards! As a small independent business, who make all of our food ourselves from scratch we could not be happier to receive this news. The Good Food Guide is one of the most respected guide books in our industry and to be recognised by them would be amazing.

⭐️ If you have dined with us, enjoyed a day out and popped in during a community event, or just love what we do from afar, please could you consider nominating us by clicking the link below? The more nominations we receive the better and we honestly would be so grateful.

Caitlin, Lewis & Team Ffarmers ☺️

https://www.thegoodfoodguide.co.uk/local

16/05/2023

If you’re currently stifling a yawn, trapped in a tedious meeting, we have some perfect daydream material right here to keep you sane! Not that we condone that kind of unprofessional behaviour but ……. We have one last mini-break available in beautiful May from 22-26th. No laptops, business calls or power suits permitted 😁!