Luxury light-filled oak-framed barn in a peaceful Mid Wales valley, offering panoramic views and generous indoor & outdoor spaces

Tucked in a peaceful Welsh valley, this light-filled oak-framed barn with panoramic views and cosy spaces is perfect for group celebrations, family and corporate retreats, with ample space for large group activities, and team off-sites. Designed to celebrate its surroundings, Hay Barn offers panoramic vistas across fields, river, and ancient hills.



Location & Accessibility

• Nearest towns: Llanidloes (10 min), Machynlleth (15 min)
• Day trip highlights: Llyn Clywedog Reservoir, Aberystwyth National Library, Aberdyfi Beach (Eryri/Snowdonia)
• Adventure access: Cambrian Mountains, Snowdonia National Park
• Transport: 2.5 hrs from Birmingham, 3 hrs from Manchester
• EV: EV charging is available on-site, with one 7 kW/32 amp charger and two 13 amp options, allowing up to three vehicles to charge at once
• Train: 6km away from Caersws train station, which is under two hours from Birmingham and just one change from London Euston.


Shared Facilities & Activities

• Facility - Corporate Away Days & Retreats
• Piggeries Dining & Bar - Private catering, networking dinners, celebration events
• Treatment Room - On-site massage, mindfulness sessions, wellness breaks
• Heartwood Sauna + River Access - Team recharge, ice-dip challenges, nature immersion
• 150-Acre Farm & Trails - Guided walks, outdoor team-building, seasonal nature cycles
• Resident Animals - Ice-breaker interactions, farm-to-table storytelling

In a breathtaking Mid Wales valley outside Trefeglwys (between Llanidloes and Machynlleth), the property is rich in history, culture, and adventure - perfect for both group retreats and meaningful time with family and friends.

Explore onsite rolling meadows, rivers, and woodland walks for team-building or leisurely family rambles in every season. A short drive to the Llyn Clywedog reservoir offers picnic spots, wildlife watching, and peaceful shore walks - just as suited to reflective off-site sessions as to relaxed days out with loved ones.

Machynlleth (the ancient Welsh capital) has quirky shops and markets to explore together, while Llanidloes offers a friendly high street and gentle River Severn routes. Day trips to Aberystwyth (home to the National Library of Wales) or Aberdyfi (a beautiful white-sand beach in Eryri / Snowdonia) bring coastal inspiration for groups, families, or friends alike. With the Cambrian Mountains and Snowdonia close by, endless outdoor adventures await - from energising corporate activities to memorable shared experiences.

Tucked in a peaceful Welsh valley, this light-filled oak-framed barn with panoramic views and cosy spaces is perfect for group celebrations, family and corporate retreats, with space for large group activities, and team off-sites. Designed to celebrate its surroundings, Hay Barn offers panoramic vistas across fields, river, and ancient hills.

Five design-led bedrooms, an open-plan living area, and a fully equipped kitchen support productive group stays, whether you're hosting a retreat or gathering loved ones. Outside, a gravel garden and stone terrace extend the space for everything from outdoor meetings and workshops to relaxed family meals, celebrations, or simply unwinding together in rural Mid Wales.

Key features
- Sleeping 10 guests
- 5 king size bedrooms (4 en-suite, 1 hallway bathroom)
- Panoramic full-height windows with Welsh hill views
- Open-plan kitchen, dining & living with wood-burning stove
- Stone terrace + 10-seater alfresco table
- Gravel garden & native tree framing
- Wood fired hot tub (heated for arrival - £40)

Enter via a stylish pivot door into light-filled oak-framed interiors blending tradition and contemporary design. Three mid-level king-size en-suite doubles offer easy access; two second-floor king-size rooms (one en-suite, one with hallway bathroom) provide elevated views. Distinctive features include garden access from bedroom two and a full-height picture window in bedroom five framing uninterrupted countryside, ideal for inspiration. Bathrooms feature refined Mandarin Stone pink tiles, sage vanities, and Edward Bulmer paints; original Su France Earth Pigment prints add character.

The kitchen draws from local Welsh stone tones, with high-spec Scandinavian lighting. Open-plan flow connects the equipped kitchen, sociable dining area, and living space with wood-burning stove, L-shaped sofa, and Ukrainian woollen hanging, prefect for collaborative hubs. Welsh larch cladding and Corten detailing integrate with the landscape. A grass-planted gravel garden leads to a stone terrace with native trees, 10-seater table, and space for morning strategy sessions, alfresco dining, or immersive countryside breaks.


The Estate (additional costs may apply)

Original Hideaways is a luxury rural retreat set in a quiet valley between Llanidloes and Machynlleth. The full estate includes accommodation for up to 20 guests (29 from Spring 2026), workshop and event spaces for 25–50 guests, wellness facilities and access to a 150-acre working farm. It’s designed for corporate away days, leadership retreats, team-building workshops and strategy sessions where groups need a self-contained base with indoor meeting areas and outdoor space to reset.

Shared facilities include private dining, a wellness treatment room, the Heartwood Sauna, river access for wild swimming, a fire pit, a wood-fired Argentinian grill, EV charging, walking trails, a three-acre conservation area and on-site event venues including the Grain Loft and The Piggeries.

Ideal for: events, wellbeing and creative retreats, corporate away days, team-building workshops, and large group accommodations (10–50+ guests).

Event capacity: 25 – 50 guests
Sleeping capacity: 20 guests  (29 guests from Spring 2026 across 4 homes)
Bedrooms: 9 en-suites + 1 bedroom with adjacent bathroom across 2 houses (expanding to 14 bedrooms from Spring 2026)

Shared facilities on-site: dedicated events spaces, private dining & bar space, wellness treatment room, wood-fired sauna, river access for wild swimming / fishing / paddleboarding (nearby lake), adjacent 150-acre farm, EV charging, wood-fired Argentinian grill terrace, log burners, fire pit, meditation circle, farm animals, walking trails, bike hire and much more.

Event spaces: access to two entertainment & event spaces – The Grain loft providing dedicated retreat and workshop space for 25 – 50 guests, and separate private dining and wellness space The Piggeries.

To book: the whole estate can be booked together for 20 guests (29 guests from Spring 2026) or individual homes can be booked for up to 10 guests.

Sleeping Arrangements

Mid level
Bedroom 1 (Birch): king size ensuite bedroom 
Bedroom 2 (Hawthorn): king size ensuite bedroom
Bedroom 3 (Maple): king size ensuite bedroom

Second Floor
Bedroom 4 (Oak): king size ensuite bedroom
Bedroom 5 (Acorn): king size bedroom with access to hallway bathroom

If more space is needed, the neighbouring and equally beautiful home the Mill House can be booked alongside the Hay Barn to host up to 20 guests in total. And from Spring 2026, 2 further incredible homes will be available to book in the estate that can accommodate up to 29 guests.


Hot tub:
- Hot tubs can be pre-heated for your arrival for a £40 fee