In the event you’ve ever had the urge to run away to a cabin within the woods you then’re going to like Celtic Woodland Glamping in Powys. Hiding away in a distant cabin within the forest is one thing I dream about slightly too usually! Generally a full sized home appears like an excessive amount of and I crave the country simplicity of a cabin inside a magical woodland the place dappled daylight streams by way of the timber.
I’d spend my mornings consuming espresso on my deck inside the timber, surrounded by the chirping of birds and the scurry of woodland creatures.
Afternoons would revolve round maintaining the hearth burning, lengthy walks within the woods and cooking sizzling meals over the range earlier than returning to the hearth to snooze.
That is precisely what I obtained throughout a current two-night keep at Celtic Woodland, a glamping retreat in Powys in Wales.
I used to be staying with my three kids, George (9), Joseph (7) and Alba (4) together with our new pet Wanda (14 weeks!) So I’ll admit that it wasn’t fairly as serene as I’d imagined nevertheless it was quite a lot of enjoyable.
Celtic Woodland is house to 6 raised glamping pods. Every pod is comparable but in addition distinctive and so they sleep between 2 to 7 individuals. It’s also possible to camp or keep within the treehouse.
Every pod is nestled within the timber amongst the birds. They’re not fairly tree homes however they’re raised up in order that they’re the following smartest thing.
We stayed in Bedw, a 4-person glamping pod. The cabin was primary however so cosy with a small kitchen (no working water however there’s a sink and a hob and large bottles for water), a log burner and two seating areas that transformed into double beds. I’ll admit that it was a little bit of a faff to transform the beds, particularly by yourself with three kids who have been making an attempt to ‘assist’, nevertheless it was manageable and it’s a nifty use of area.
An actual bonus for Celtic Woodland was the communal areas the place there was an enormous video games room with pool desk, air hockey, video games, books, huge sofas and a TV and DVDs. This might actually save the day if you happen to’re staying when it rains, notably with younger and energetic kids.
There’s an enormous communal kitchen which was properly geared up with loads of fridge area. The bogs have been additionally good, clear and heat which is an actual luxurious when glamping. Plenty of glamping websites have out of doors showers and composting bogs which are sometimes chilly and a bit pongy so I positively desire a shared indoor lavatory.
There’s an enormous playpark the place the children gathered and made associates (one other main bonus!) Additional into the woods there’s a communal hearth pit the place you possibly can toast marshmallows and make s’mores.
Celtic Woodland is in an awesome location to get out and see some native sights.
We weren’t precisely blessed with the climate once we visited however we made it to Elan Valley Customer Centre the place there are 4 unbelievable dams you possibly can go to. In the event you’re up for an enormous stroll you possibly can stroll to them however we did a brief stroll to the primary dam after which drove to see the others.
Listed below are another issues you would do close by:
- Hike up Pen y Fan (the very best peak in South Wales)
- Go to Sgwd yr Eira Waterfall
- Go to Powis Fort
- Trip the Welshpool & Llanfair Gentle Railway
- Go to Lake Vyrnwy
- Go to Hay-on-Wye – The ‘City of Books’
- Hike a part of the Offa’s Dyke Path
General ideas from Celtic Woodland Glamping
I’ve executed quite a lot of glamping and Celtic Woodland positively stands out as a favorite. I cherished the communal areas which positively made it simpler to entertain three kids when it rained. I used to be impressed with the indoor shared bogs and communal kitchen and I believed the pods have been splendidly distinctive while additionally being sensible and cozy. I did discover it a bit fiddly to place the beds out the primary time so I’d have appreciated a fast run-through once we first checked in to shortly inform me how this was executed.
As with all tenting/glamping journey, the area can really feel a bit small when it’s raining. However I actually appreciated having a lined porch space so the pod didn’t get muddy. It was additionally a simple area to have a canine as I tied her as much as the decking exterior and she or he had loads of area to roam about.
I believed that for the value this was a superb two-night break with the children. I cherished the world and I’m positive we’ll be again!
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