Nyth y Barcud Treehouse | Treehouse in Powys | Canopy & Stars
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This region is well worth exploring if you’ve never been and equally worth returning to if you have. The bike trails are world class, with a 1.2km track on the farm itself and the longest continuous descent (a knee-rattling two miles) in either Wales or England. Glyndwr's Way runs through the farm too and will take you through into mountains, and forests, through moors and along rivers, beaches and Roman roads on various sections of its 135-mile length. End the day with dinner at one of the great local pubs, before coming back to Nyth Y Barcud to slump onto the sofa, or ease those stiff muscles in the bookable sauna and plunge pool.
You’ll find the treehouse tucked into a forested corner of Beudy Banc, about 200m from the nearest of the farm’s scattering of cool cabins. There’s a double bed in the room to the rear and the sofa bed for kids in the main living area. The whole space is kept toasty by a big wood burner and modern facilities in the kitchen and bathroom mean you’ll have some much-needed comfort after a day out exploring. You’ll also have the chance to wildlife watch in a couple of ways – first while lazing out on the deck and second while lazing on the sofa, looking down through the window in the floor.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 4 PM
Check out: 10 AM
This is a self check-in and off-grid space with no wifi and uses low-voltage electricity
Please bring a torch, wellies, walking boots and swimwear to use in the sauna
Guests can book a 2-hour slot in the sauna for £25 per slot. Please contact the owner upon booking to arrange this
The cabin is located in an woodland area on a working farm therefore dogs should be kept on a lead on at all times
Please note that lambing season starts in early March to the end of April
Good phone signal depending on the network
Initial supply of firewood is provided for the wood-burning stove with more available to purchase on-site
Solar powered plug sockets available for small devices
Bikes can be stored outside of or in the treehouse, or alternatively please speak to the owner and he can safely lock up bikes in a shed by his house which is around 300m away
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Extra space available
Space
for 2 children
no charge.
, sleeping on one sofa bed.
Space
for 2 babies
no charge.
Please bring your own travel cot and equipment
Space
for 2 pets
no charge.
Please bring your own equipment
Cooking
Kitchenette equipped with a dual-ring gas hob, kettle and a coolbox
Cooking utensils, crockery and glassware provided
Washing
Private bathroom with a hot shower, flushing toilet and sink
Please bring your own toiletries
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
The main source of heat comes from the wood-burner in the living area
Solar lighting
USB sockets available to charge small devices
Entertainment
Shared sauna (£25 per slot)
Plunge Pool
Books
Cards
Board Games
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Parking & travel
Designated parking outside the treehouse
Machynlleth Station is 4 miles away and has wheelchair access – information here
Site & space access
There are steps leading up to the space but a ramp can be provided if requested
The doorways are greater than 81 centimetres wide
The whole space is on one level
There's a wet room in the treehouse
Mobility aid
This space does not have any accessible fittings (i.e grab rails, shower chair, hoist etc)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Challenges
There’s a stone pathway leading from the parking area to the treehouse. This pathway has a crossfall, sloping either side
Getting there
Beudy Banc, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8NP
Main road turn off: ///contacts.headless.tinted - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By public transport
The nearest train station is in Machynlleth, 4 miles away. The nearest bus stop is Abergwydol, 1 mile away. Pickups (even if you have bikes and gear) can be arranged at around £10.00. Please give plenty of notice.
By car
Approaching on the A489 (from Machynlleth to the West or Glantwymyn to the East) take the turning marked 'Abercegir' and 'Darowen'. Follow this road for 0.75 miles and take the second turning on the left - signposted Cwm Llywi Uchaf on the stone wall. If you reach the village of Abercegir you have gone too far - turn back and take the first right hand turn.
Follow this road up the hill past the house on the right and carry on past the farm buildings and follow the signposts until you see the cabin in front of you. You can park up by your cabin.
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Food & Drink
At Beudy Banc
Cooking essentials such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sugar are provided and will be waiting for you on arrival.
Local shops
There is a village shop and Post Office in Glantwymyn (3 miles) for basic supplies. Alternatively, the town of Machynlleth (4 miles) has an array of local shops.
Places to eat
Wynnstay Hotel & Restaurant (4.2 miles) - offers delicious and high-quality meals and dinner menu that changes a bit every day, always taking advanced of what is best on the market, what has been foraged, brought in.
Brigands Inn (8.9 miles) - this award-winning pub offers customers a menu using locally sourced produce. The also offer morning and afternoon teas.
Ynyshir Hall (10.4 miles) - a Michelin-stared fine dining restaurant at a countryside Hotel.
Riverside in Pennal (8.6 miles) - an award winning hidden gem within the Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and rich history and professionally run by the community
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Activities
At Beudy Banc
Sauna & Plunge Pool - book a 2hr slot in the sauna at the lower end of the site, £25 per slot. The sauna takes 45 minutes to heat up and there are instructions on how to use it at the site.
Bring your bike! There are trails in and around the farm, including the new 1.2 km track.
Let the kids run off steam in the fields or have a good game of football outside the front door. All the owners ask is that you respect the wildlife & the Countryside Code!
Places to visit
Machynlleth (4 miles) - picked by the Rough Guides as one of the thirty essential sights in Britain, with great pubs, cafes and restaurants, a lively social life, the gorgeous Wales Museum of Modern Art and superb commercial galleries and craft shops.
Centre for Alternative Technology (7.4 miles) - 7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens and with over 40 years of experience in sustainability practice.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (22.5 miles) - a great place to visit for all the family, and once you’re at the summit there’s so much to see and do. With the railway, camera obscura, games, café and restaurant, there’s truly something for everyone.
Outdoor & Active
The area is one of the UK's best for mountain biking, with signposted off-road trails all around Machynlleth and the area, including one with a continuous two-mile descent, the longest in Wales or England. For more leisurely cycling, the vast network of nearby quiet lanes & forestry tracks is ideal.
Glyndwr's Way - a 135-mile National Trail over dramatic scenery, passes through the farm. There are ancient saints’ trails to mountain passes, Roman roads & woodland walks. Within half-an-hour you can be up a mountain, in a forest, squelching across moors, walking by rivers and waterfalls or along a beach or estuary.
Hafren Forest (16.5 miles) - follow the boardwalk along the river Severn towards the waterfalls within the forest or make your way towards the source of the river. The trails are family friendly but also very popular for trail runners.
Ynyslas National Nature Reserve (17.6 miles) - visit the superb dunes of Ynyslas at the southern side of the Dyfi Estuary. The dunes are home to a rich population of orchids, mosses, liverworts, and fungi, many of these species are rare and some are unknown elsewhere in Britain.
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Meet your hosts
Beudy Banc Estate
The valley, which is centred on the nearby market town of Machynlleth, is a designated United Nations Biosphere, recognising its unique environmental and cultural status. The area is an international leader in green thinking, home to the famous Centre for Alternative Technology for almost four decades. In the shops and weekly market, just three miles away, you'll find fresh local produce and a friendly natter with the suppliers.
It’s a terrific town, picked by the Rough Guides as one of the thirty essential sights in Britain, with great pubs, cafes and restaurants, a lively social life, the gorgeous Wales Museum of Modern Art and superb commercial galleries and craft shops.
Machynlleth punches way above its weight, being the natural centre of Wales - the reason why fifteenth century Prince of Wales Owain Glyndwr chose it as his capital.
Wildlife & Environment
Cwm Llywi is a 470 acre working organic hill farm located within the Dyfi Valley three miles from the town of Machynlleth. The farm's topography ranges from wooded valleys to hilltops with spectacular views over the valley and beyond to the Aberdyfi Estuary and the Cadair Idris range of Mountains.
This region is well worth exploring if you’ve never been and equally worth returning to if you have. The bike trails are world class, with a 1.2km track on the farm itself and the longest continuous descent (a knee-rattling two miles) in either Wales or England. Glyndwr's Way runs through the farm too and will take you through into mountains, and forests, through moors and along rivers, beaches and Roman roads on various sections of its 135-mile length. End the day with dinner at one of the great local pubs, before coming back to Nyth Y Barcud to slump onto the sofa, or ease those stiff muscles in the bookable sauna and plunge pool.
You’ll find the treehouse tucked into a forested corner of Beudy Banc, about 200m from the nearest of the farm’s scattering of cool cabins. There’s a double bed in the room to the rear and the sofa bed for kids in the main living area. The whole space is kept toasty by a big wood burner and modern facilities in the kitchen and bathroom mean you’ll have some much-needed comfort after a day out exploring. You’ll also have the chance to wildlife watch in a couple of ways – first while lazing out on the deck and second while lazing on the sofa, looking down through the window in the floor.
This is a self check-in and off-grid space with no wifi and uses low-voltage electricity
Please bring a torch, wellies, walking boots and swimwear to use in the sauna
Guests can book a 2-hour slot in the sauna for £25 per slot. Please contact the owner upon booking to arrange this
The cabin is located in an woodland area on a working farm therefore dogs should be kept on a lead on at all times
Please note that lambing season starts in early March to the end of April
Good phone signal depending on the network
Initial supply of firewood is provided for the wood-burning stove with more available to purchase on-site
Solar powered plug sockets available for small devices
Bikes can be stored outside of or in the treehouse, or alternatively please speak to the owner and he can safely lock up bikes in a shed by his house which is around 300m away
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Extra space available
Space
for 2 children
no charge.
, sleeping on one sofa bed.
Space
for 2 babies
no charge.
Please bring your own travel cot and equipment
Space
for 2 pets
no charge.
Please bring your own equipment
Cooking
Kitchenette equipped with a dual-ring gas hob, kettle and a coolbox
Cooking utensils, crockery and glassware provided
Washing
Private bathroom with a hot shower, flushing toilet and sink
Please bring your own toiletries
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
The main source of heat comes from the wood-burner in the living area
Main road turn off: ///contacts.headless.tinted - What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By public transport
The nearest train station is in Machynlleth, 4 miles away. The nearest bus stop is Abergwydol, 1 mile away. Pickups (even if you have bikes and gear) can be arranged at around £10.00. Please give plenty of notice.
By car
Approaching on the A489 (from Machynlleth to the West or Glantwymyn to the East) take the turning marked 'Abercegir' and 'Darowen'. Follow this road for 0.75 miles and take the second turning on the left - signposted Cwm Llywi Uchaf on the stone wall. If you reach the village of Abercegir you have gone too far - turn back and take the first right hand turn.
Follow this road up the hill past the house on the right and carry on past the farm buildings and follow the signposts until you see the cabin in front of you. You can park up by your cabin.
Cooking essentials such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper, olive oil, and sugar are provided and will be waiting for you on arrival.
Local shops
There is a village shop and Post Office in Glantwymyn (3 miles) for basic supplies. Alternatively, the town of Machynlleth (4 miles) has an array of local shops.
Places to eat
Wynnstay Hotel & Restaurant (4.2 miles) - offers delicious and high-quality meals and dinner menu that changes a bit every day, always taking advanced of what is best on the market, what has been foraged, brought in.
Brigands Inn (8.9 miles) - this award-winning pub offers customers a menu using locally sourced produce. The also offer morning and afternoon teas.
Ynyshir Hall (10.4 miles) - a Michelin-stared fine dining restaurant at a countryside Hotel.
Riverside in Pennal (8.6 miles) - an award winning hidden gem within the Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and rich history and professionally run by the community
Sauna & Plunge Pool - book a 2hr slot in the sauna at the lower end of the site, £25 per slot. The sauna takes 45 minutes to heat up and there are instructions on how to use it at the site.
Bring your bike! There are trails in and around the farm, including the new 1.2 km track.
Let the kids run off steam in the fields or have a good game of football outside the front door. All the owners ask is that you respect the wildlife & the Countryside Code!
Places to visit
Machynlleth (4 miles) - picked by the Rough Guides as one of the thirty essential sights in Britain, with great pubs, cafes and restaurants, a lively social life, the gorgeous Wales Museum of Modern Art and superb commercial galleries and craft shops.
Centre for Alternative Technology (7.4 miles) - 7 acres of hands-on displays and gardens and with over 40 years of experience in sustainability practice.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (22.5 miles) - a great place to visit for all the family, and once you’re at the summit there’s so much to see and do. With the railway, camera obscura, games, café and restaurant, there’s truly something for everyone.
Outdoor & Active
The area is one of the UK's best for mountain biking, with signposted off-road trails all around Machynlleth and the area, including one with a continuous two-mile descent, the longest in Wales or England. For more leisurely cycling, the vast network of nearby quiet lanes & forestry tracks is ideal.
Glyndwr's Way - a 135-mile National Trail over dramatic scenery, passes through the farm. There are ancient saints’ trails to mountain passes, Roman roads & woodland walks. Within half-an-hour you can be up a mountain, in a forest, squelching across moors, walking by rivers and waterfalls or along a beach or estuary.
Hafren Forest (16.5 miles) - follow the boardwalk along the river Severn towards the waterfalls within the forest or make your way towards the source of the river. The trails are family friendly but also very popular for trail runners.
Ynyslas National Nature Reserve (17.6 miles) - visit the superb dunes of Ynyslas at the southern side of the Dyfi Estuary. The dunes are home to a rich population of orchids, mosses, liverworts, and fungi, many of these species are rare and some are unknown elsewhere in Britain.
The valley, which is centred on the nearby market town of Machynlleth, is a designated United Nations Biosphere, recognising its unique environmental and cultural status. The area is an international leader in green thinking, home to the famous Centre for Alternative Technology for almost four decades. In the shops and weekly market, just three miles away, you'll find fresh local produce and a friendly natter with the suppliers.
It’s a terrific town, picked by the Rough Guides as one of the thirty essential sights in Britain, with great pubs, cafes and restaurants, a lively social life, the gorgeous Wales Museum of Modern Art and superb commercial galleries and craft shops.
Machynlleth punches way above its weight, being the natural centre of Wales - the reason why fifteenth century Prince of Wales Owain Glyndwr chose it as his capital.
Wildlife & Environment
Cwm Llywi is a 470 acre working organic hill farm located within the Dyfi Valley three miles from the town of Machynlleth. The farm's topography ranges from wooded valleys to hilltops with spectacular views over the valley and beyond to the Aberdyfi Estuary and the Cadair Idris range of Mountains.
This was a long weekend away with my sister and dog, using a voucher and present chipped in for my 30th and Christmas. With work being very busy at the moment, it was really important to have a trip away with a total switch off, back to nature, but with also an element of it feeling like more of a treat. This place was absolutely wonderful. Everything flowed with ease, the environment felt super accommodating, clear instructions, but left to our own devices. When we first arrived we walked around the whole site on a 5km walk and we were met with spectacular views and sunsets and it only got better. The sauna was a wonderful extra touch, which we enjoyed twice, once after a very long day hiking up Cader Idris. We were excited to explore the surrounding area, but also just enjoy the peace and quiet of the treehouse. Overall, it was exactly what we both needed (and the dog) for a wonderful trip away and we were both very grateful for that, and didn't actually want to leave at the end of it. We will definitely hope to come again and stay, maybe with our parents too. It felt like somewhere too special to not visit again. Thanks again to the hosts for sharing their special place x
20/03/2025
Annie
Brilliant site. The cabin had everything you needed . The setting was stunning, and area beautiful. Highly recommend.
03/03/2025
Helena
We had a lovely stay, everything was clean and the views were stunning. Perfect for a short break away! Felt totally off grid which was needed.
27/02/2025
Andrea
It was awesome. Lovely setting and some really lovely touches. The fire was on for us when we arrived. They provided some very nice options you don’t normally get such as cooking oil, clothes, salt and pepper, and even the loo roll was nice quality
14/02/2025
Alasdair
We had a lovely cosy 2 night stay in the tree house. The kitchen was very small but had all we needed to make breakfast and heat up our dinners. No TV or phone signal so had nothing to do but watch the log burner, drink tea, listen to the river running below, and chat. Feel very refreshed! Really comfy warm bed too.
29/11/2024
Ellie
I chose Nyth y Barcud Treehouse because of it's great location in the Welsh hills of Snowdonia. I was particularly drawn to the treehouse because of it's quirky structure being surrounded by trees with great views and because most importantly it was dog friendly. Kodi our dog enjoyed many hours sitting on the balcony watching the birds, leaves and squirrels surrounding the tree house while we also enjoyed the beautiful surroundings in complete peace.
The log burner was so cosy at night and it was another of Kodi's favourite things to do, we all enjoyed it's warmth and glow!
04/11/2024
Adele
Fantastic off grid get away. The treehouse was spacious and well equipped for a few days away from our busy lives.
16/10/2024
Charlotte
A great get-away in a peaceful secluded location. There were some other treehouse / shepherd's hut style units in the same location, but they were far enough away that we could feel completely isolated (in a good way!)
We enjoyed the setting and the basic feel of the property, while being able to stay warm and dry inside.
29/09/2024
Rich
The place is just wonderful, sound of water flowing, the fire, the glass panel on the floor, so many amazing details on top of the incredible scenery. Very comfy bed also!
18/09/2024
Lucy
It exceeded my expectations. The location is amazing. The tranquility and natural surroundings were perfect. The weather became irrelevant due to the natural beauty, rain, sun, wind and cloud all added to the atmosphere. Perfect place to turn off the WiFi and escape the hum drum of every day life.
09/09/2024
Val
The treehouse was exactly what we needed as a little mini honeymoon after our wedding. We could spend some quality time together without anyone disturbing us. There isn't much signal but who needs their phones anyway!
02/09/2024
Hayley
We stayed here as a family of 4 with our dog for 2 nights. We absolutely loved it. So quiet and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. The children loved playing in the stream that ran under the treehouse. The log burner and Campfire were also highlights!!
31/08/2024
Alex
Our treehouse stay was the perfect getaway, surrounded by nature and tranquillity in beautiful Wales. Nyth y Barcud Treehouse was the ideal location for us to either explore the local coastline and mountains, or relax with a cosy fire and enjoy a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
02/08/2024
Daniel
Wonderful. We've been before and just love it.
We stayed in the treehouse this time and it's just genius, the glass floor, being in the trees. The attention to detail is superb.
07/06/2024
Emma
It was the most relaxing experience. Right up there in the trees. Coffee in the morning listening to the river, the sheep, the birds in the trees idyllic. Small perfectly formed space, I loved the glass in the floor where I could watch the river even when inside.
The town down the road was lovely and we went to Aberystwyth for the day.
We brought our toddler and I was worried about that but the balcony was very safe there was little to worry about. We played in the river below sometimes so he wanted to do that all the time but thankfully couldn't get over the balcony.
19/05/2024
Cat
We absolutely loved our stay in the treehouse. The setting is idyllic, so peaceful, and we enjoyed just sitting and listening to the water flowing below us and the leaves of the trees rustling above us. The treehouse is positioned in such a way that it's incredibly private, we felt like the only people for miles.
The treehouse has been well thought out and beautifully finished: the layout is perfect and the decor fabulous.
The location was great, with shops and pubs nearby, and lots of beautiful places to explore - although we'd have happily spent the whole time relaxing at the treehouse.
The whole stay was wonderful and we were very sad to leave.
14/05/2024
Emma
Loved the location. Loads of space between the cabins, a beautiful stream and countryside surrounding, and a quirky treehouse set over the stream. The treehouse was spacious for the 3 of us.
26/03/2024
Matthew
It was a lovely break in the most beautiful setting. No sounds, no light pollution...just trees, hills and birdsong. Absolute healing for mind and soul! We read books, made great food, celebrated a birthday, walked Cadar Idris, ached the next day, and read more good books. A perfect few nights away.
31/01/2024
Tina
We loved it, such a beautiful place and treehouse. Great place to relax and walk and repeat !
12/01/2024
Melissa
We stayed with our twin babies for a short break during the week and was blown away at the sheer detail of the treehouse. It was nestled beautifully amongst the Welsh hill and above a stream. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we’re sad to leave.
10/12/2023
Maryam
Everything was as informed by Dafydd & Ceris on arrival. We were pleasantly surprised at how inviting & comfortable the treehouse was. It is idyllic & with the fire going, glass of wine in hand & that lovely view through the floor to ceiling window, we were so chilled within half an hour of arrival.
13/10/2023
Katherine
We have an absolutely lovely time at Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. It's was beautifully designed while also being very practical. Its position literally right amongst the trees was magical and Dafydd and Ceri were very friendly and helpful and where able to provide great tips on the area.
05/08/2023
Nikki
Staying at nyth y barcud was outstanding, the location totally exceeded our expectations on the pure tranquility and peacefulness. The design and layout of the treehouse was stunning. We loved
04/06/2023
Kelly
We had the most amazing stay! The treehouse was perfect and my partner enjoyed the nearby moutain bike trails. Our springer spaniel loved his stay too, I think he was just as sad as us to be going home. We went on some lovely walks with the most amazing views we have ever seen. We all really enjoyed this stay so much. Will definitely be back.
08/05/2023
Tara
Absolutely fantastic. The treehouse suited our needs perfectly and such a beautiful setting too.
05/05/2023
Gabs
Nyth y Barcud is incredibly peaceful. The cabin itself is really homely and quick to heat up with the wood burner.
The area around it is stunning. Beautiful walking straight from the cabin.
12/04/2023
Guy
This was our first ever treehouse experience, upon arriving we were amazed with the sceneries - we were situated in a valley with sites over the mountains one side and high trees the other.
Our tree house was built over a small brook which could be heard constantly, the space big enough for two adults, two children and a dog.
Another benefit was the local walks which we took advantage of early in the morning to watch the sunrise or the foggy mornings. We will be looking to return.
06/04/2023
Cameron
Fantastic stay, absolutely loved the cabin, it was perfect and helped by beautiful weather I have to say
02/04/2023
Danielle
My husband, Labrador, Cocker Spaniel and I had the most amazing time in Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. It overlooks a beautiful stream surrounded by ancient oak trees with a view of a Forest out of the main entrance. We loved the little log burner which warmed the whole treehouse within minutes. Wales truly is beautiful and we would highly recommend walking parts of Glynwr’s Way.
27/03/2023
Jessie
It was our first Canopy & Stars trip, and it didn't disappoint! It was a true escape from reality, just what we needed. A detox from technology, time together as a family, and surrounded by beautiful nature. Nyth y Barcud treehouse exceeded our expectations, in a stunning setting, I don't think it will be our last visit!
24/03/2023
Ella
A quiet remote treehouse, most notably having wonderful views out of every window, the soundtrack of the stay is the wonderful stream flowing below. The accommodation is perfectly apportioned, with a very efficient log burner, everything you need for a kitchenette and shower room, and a comfortable bed. The local areas is truly Beautiful and there is plenty to see and do.
13/03/2023
Aaron
The treehouse was lovely, well presented and a cosy living space for the weekend. It is positioned next to a wonderful walk up the hills where we took some great photos. Really easy to find!
10/03/2023
Andrew
We had an excellent stay myself, husband, 2 year old and dog. The treehouse had everything we needed and was kept toasty warm by the log burner (of which plenty of logs were provided). The location was stunning and the walking/running route was perfect.
01/03/2023
Kate
Fantastic family and dog-friendly break. The Treehouse was amazing. It had everything we needed for a few days 'off the grid' in mid-Wales. Perfect location for exploring with beach or mountain walks just 20 mins away. The Treehouse was peaceful and had great views over a babbling brook, a toasty log burner, a hot shower, an outdoor firepit and a handy USB charger. The sky at night was just incredible!
23/02/2023
Nicola
We had a super time in the treehouse with our young daughter a 'first' for all of us! It was cosy and kept us warm and dry in the storm.
We would have liked to see a heatproof glove for use when adjusting the fire as the handle got hot to touch. Also a bin in the kitchen area would be good and we both banged various parts of us on the corner of the work surface above the coolbox - don't know if something could be put on the corner without spoiling the lovely style?
We enjoyed the local trails, perhaps a laminated copy of the map would have been good to take out with us as we had to rely on a screenshot on our phone to get us round.
All in all, a superb stay and we would be interested in some of the other accomodation if we come that way for a holiday again.
17/10/2022
Sarah
My family and I absolutely loved the treehouse. No tv, no phone, perfect stay, kids were absolutely fine on the sofa bed, and the weather was perfect as well! Ideal location to travel around Wales, and not far to beautiful walks with Red Kites
04/08/2022
CJ
Fantastic peaceful location, great accommodation with fantastic views.
08/07/2022
Jamie
Lovely place. Completely self sufficient. Didn't need to contact anyone. Lovely easy to get to the treehouse. Clean, with so much space and not one place overlooked the treehouse.
12/06/2022
Lydia
The treehouse was a perfect escape from the world for the weekend. Super cosy cabin with beautiful walks right in the doorstep! The two stove tops and provided cool box allowed us to stay in in the evenings and enjoy the peacefulness. The hosts were fab in providing ice packs for the cool box and additional guidance on how to light the fire. A glorious off grid weekend filled with being cosy playing board games and lots of local walks.
13/05/2022
Rachael
We had a brilliant stay at the treehouse - it is in a beautiful spot and we loved looking at & listening to the stream bubbling away underneath & the scenery through the huge windows. Our children loved the window in the floor! The treehouse has everything we needed & warmed up very quickly with the wood burner. There was lots to do in the local area too - great trips to the beach & walks in the hills. We’d definitely come back.
11/04/2022
Rachael
We booked a treehouse as part of our 7 week UK road trip with 2 children. The tree house was very well equipped. In a lovely location and there was a glass panel in the floor!
08/03/2022
Melanie
Absolutely stunning location. Really peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle, and the perfect location to switch off from it all. We went on a hike each day as there is so much beautiful scenery around and then we really enjoyed curling up in front of the log burner each night with a glass of wine and just chilling out.
03/01/2022
Will
The tree house was exactly what we imagined from the pictures. It was actually better than our expectation in lots of ways. The surrounding nature and animals were excellent addition. Eco friendly house was also a bonus. I mean, who would have thought you could get gas stove and hot showers on a frickin tree house?!!! Dafydd and Ceri was very personable and friendly too. Really appreciated all their help and accommodating us.
16/12/2021
Eunyoung
Fantastic place to stay, super clean and well maintained. Owners are lovely and their dog is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning 10/10.
03/12/2021
Danielle
It was so so peaceful and in a stunning part of the world. We loved the fact that although there are other cabins/ treehouses, we didn't notice or hear anyone else. It was private, relaxing and the scenery was amazing.
21/10/2021
Amica
My husband and I along with our two children (aged 12 and 9 yrs) and dog, stayed for 3 nights at Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. We all thoroughly enjoyed the treehouse and the surrounding farmland.
18/10/2021
Laura
The place is unique as it is a tree house. The location is superb, very peaceful and well into nature.
01/08/2021
Cecille
We're super excited to be adding Dafydd's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Beudy Banc Treehouse should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
10/06/2021
The Canopy & Stars Team
Reviews
This was a long weekend away with my sister and dog, using a voucher and present chipped in for my 30th and Christmas. With work being very busy at the moment, it was really important to have a trip away with a total switch off, back to nature, but with also an element of it feeling like more of a treat. This place was absolutely wonderful. Everything flowed with ease, the environment felt super accommodating, clear instructions, but left to our own devices. When we first arrived we walked around the whole site on a 5km walk and we were met with spectacular views and sunsets and it only got better. The sauna was a wonderful extra touch, which we enjoyed twice, once after a very long day hiking up Cader Idris. We were excited to explore the surrounding area, but also just enjoy the peace and quiet of the treehouse. Overall, it was exactly what we both needed (and the dog) for a wonderful trip away and we were both very grateful for that, and didn't actually want to leave at the end of it. We will definitely hope to come again and stay, maybe with our parents too. It felt like somewhere too special to not visit again. Thanks again to the hosts for sharing their special place x
20/03/2025
Annie
Brilliant site. The cabin had everything you needed . The setting was stunning, and area beautiful. Highly recommend.
03/03/2025
Helena
We had a lovely stay, everything was clean and the views were stunning. Perfect for a short break away! Felt totally off grid which was needed.
27/02/2025
Andrea
It was awesome. Lovely setting and some really lovely touches. The fire was on for us when we arrived. They provided some very nice options you don’t normally get such as cooking oil, clothes, salt and pepper, and even the loo roll was nice quality
14/02/2025
Alasdair
We had a lovely cosy 2 night stay in the tree house. The kitchen was very small but had all we needed to make breakfast and heat up our dinners. No TV or phone signal so had nothing to do but watch the log burner, drink tea, listen to the river running below, and chat. Feel very refreshed! Really comfy warm bed too.
29/11/2024
Ellie
I chose Nyth y Barcud Treehouse because of it's great location in the Welsh hills of Snowdonia. I was particularly drawn to the treehouse because of it's quirky structure being surrounded by trees with great views and because most importantly it was dog friendly. Kodi our dog enjoyed many hours sitting on the balcony watching the birds, leaves and squirrels surrounding the tree house while we also enjoyed the beautiful surroundings in complete peace.
The log burner was so cosy at night and it was another of Kodi's favourite things to do, we all enjoyed it's warmth and glow!
04/11/2024
Adele
Fantastic off grid get away. The treehouse was spacious and well equipped for a few days away from our busy lives.
16/10/2024
Charlotte
A great get-away in a peaceful secluded location. There were some other treehouse / shepherd's hut style units in the same location, but they were far enough away that we could feel completely isolated (in a good way!)
We enjoyed the setting and the basic feel of the property, while being able to stay warm and dry inside.
29/09/2024
Rich
The place is just wonderful, sound of water flowing, the fire, the glass panel on the floor, so many amazing details on top of the incredible scenery. Very comfy bed also!
18/09/2024
Lucy
It exceeded my expectations. The location is amazing. The tranquility and natural surroundings were perfect. The weather became irrelevant due to the natural beauty, rain, sun, wind and cloud all added to the atmosphere. Perfect place to turn off the WiFi and escape the hum drum of every day life.
09/09/2024
Val
The treehouse was exactly what we needed as a little mini honeymoon after our wedding. We could spend some quality time together without anyone disturbing us. There isn't much signal but who needs their phones anyway!
02/09/2024
Hayley
We stayed here as a family of 4 with our dog for 2 nights. We absolutely loved it. So quiet and peaceful, surrounded by beautiful countryside walks. The children loved playing in the stream that ran under the treehouse. The log burner and Campfire were also highlights!!
31/08/2024
Alex
Our treehouse stay was the perfect getaway, surrounded by nature and tranquillity in beautiful Wales. Nyth y Barcud Treehouse was the ideal location for us to either explore the local coastline and mountains, or relax with a cosy fire and enjoy a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
02/08/2024
Daniel
Wonderful. We've been before and just love it.
We stayed in the treehouse this time and it's just genius, the glass floor, being in the trees. The attention to detail is superb.
07/06/2024
Emma
It was the most relaxing experience. Right up there in the trees. Coffee in the morning listening to the river, the sheep, the birds in the trees idyllic. Small perfectly formed space, I loved the glass in the floor where I could watch the river even when inside.
The town down the road was lovely and we went to Aberystwyth for the day.
We brought our toddler and I was worried about that but the balcony was very safe there was little to worry about. We played in the river below sometimes so he wanted to do that all the time but thankfully couldn't get over the balcony.
19/05/2024
Cat
We absolutely loved our stay in the treehouse. The setting is idyllic, so peaceful, and we enjoyed just sitting and listening to the water flowing below us and the leaves of the trees rustling above us. The treehouse is positioned in such a way that it's incredibly private, we felt like the only people for miles.
The treehouse has been well thought out and beautifully finished: the layout is perfect and the decor fabulous.
The location was great, with shops and pubs nearby, and lots of beautiful places to explore - although we'd have happily spent the whole time relaxing at the treehouse.
The whole stay was wonderful and we were very sad to leave.
14/05/2024
Emma
Loved the location. Loads of space between the cabins, a beautiful stream and countryside surrounding, and a quirky treehouse set over the stream. The treehouse was spacious for the 3 of us.
26/03/2024
Matthew
It was a lovely break in the most beautiful setting. No sounds, no light pollution...just trees, hills and birdsong. Absolute healing for mind and soul! We read books, made great food, celebrated a birthday, walked Cadar Idris, ached the next day, and read more good books. A perfect few nights away.
31/01/2024
Tina
We loved it, such a beautiful place and treehouse. Great place to relax and walk and repeat !
12/01/2024
Melissa
We stayed with our twin babies for a short break during the week and was blown away at the sheer detail of the treehouse. It was nestled beautifully amongst the Welsh hill and above a stream. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we’re sad to leave.
10/12/2023
Maryam
Everything was as informed by Dafydd & Ceris on arrival. We were pleasantly surprised at how inviting & comfortable the treehouse was. It is idyllic & with the fire going, glass of wine in hand & that lovely view through the floor to ceiling window, we were so chilled within half an hour of arrival.
13/10/2023
Katherine
We have an absolutely lovely time at Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. It's was beautifully designed while also being very practical. Its position literally right amongst the trees was magical and Dafydd and Ceri were very friendly and helpful and where able to provide great tips on the area.
05/08/2023
Nikki
Staying at nyth y barcud was outstanding, the location totally exceeded our expectations on the pure tranquility and peacefulness. The design and layout of the treehouse was stunning. We loved
04/06/2023
Kelly
We had the most amazing stay! The treehouse was perfect and my partner enjoyed the nearby moutain bike trails. Our springer spaniel loved his stay too, I think he was just as sad as us to be going home. We went on some lovely walks with the most amazing views we have ever seen. We all really enjoyed this stay so much. Will definitely be back.
08/05/2023
Tara
Absolutely fantastic. The treehouse suited our needs perfectly and such a beautiful setting too.
05/05/2023
Gabs
Nyth y Barcud is incredibly peaceful. The cabin itself is really homely and quick to heat up with the wood burner.
The area around it is stunning. Beautiful walking straight from the cabin.
12/04/2023
Guy
This was our first ever treehouse experience, upon arriving we were amazed with the sceneries - we were situated in a valley with sites over the mountains one side and high trees the other.
Our tree house was built over a small brook which could be heard constantly, the space big enough for two adults, two children and a dog.
Another benefit was the local walks which we took advantage of early in the morning to watch the sunrise or the foggy mornings. We will be looking to return.
06/04/2023
Cameron
Fantastic stay, absolutely loved the cabin, it was perfect and helped by beautiful weather I have to say
02/04/2023
Danielle
My husband, Labrador, Cocker Spaniel and I had the most amazing time in Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. It overlooks a beautiful stream surrounded by ancient oak trees with a view of a Forest out of the main entrance. We loved the little log burner which warmed the whole treehouse within minutes. Wales truly is beautiful and we would highly recommend walking parts of Glynwr’s Way.
27/03/2023
Jessie
It was our first Canopy & Stars trip, and it didn't disappoint! It was a true escape from reality, just what we needed. A detox from technology, time together as a family, and surrounded by beautiful nature. Nyth y Barcud treehouse exceeded our expectations, in a stunning setting, I don't think it will be our last visit!
24/03/2023
Ella
A quiet remote treehouse, most notably having wonderful views out of every window, the soundtrack of the stay is the wonderful stream flowing below. The accommodation is perfectly apportioned, with a very efficient log burner, everything you need for a kitchenette and shower room, and a comfortable bed. The local areas is truly Beautiful and there is plenty to see and do.
13/03/2023
Aaron
The treehouse was lovely, well presented and a cosy living space for the weekend. It is positioned next to a wonderful walk up the hills where we took some great photos. Really easy to find!
10/03/2023
Andrew
We had an excellent stay myself, husband, 2 year old and dog. The treehouse had everything we needed and was kept toasty warm by the log burner (of which plenty of logs were provided). The location was stunning and the walking/running route was perfect.
01/03/2023
Kate
Fantastic family and dog-friendly break. The Treehouse was amazing. It had everything we needed for a few days 'off the grid' in mid-Wales. Perfect location for exploring with beach or mountain walks just 20 mins away. The Treehouse was peaceful and had great views over a babbling brook, a toasty log burner, a hot shower, an outdoor firepit and a handy USB charger. The sky at night was just incredible!
23/02/2023
Nicola
We had a super time in the treehouse with our young daughter a 'first' for all of us! It was cosy and kept us warm and dry in the storm.
We would have liked to see a heatproof glove for use when adjusting the fire as the handle got hot to touch. Also a bin in the kitchen area would be good and we both banged various parts of us on the corner of the work surface above the coolbox - don't know if something could be put on the corner without spoiling the lovely style?
We enjoyed the local trails, perhaps a laminated copy of the map would have been good to take out with us as we had to rely on a screenshot on our phone to get us round.
All in all, a superb stay and we would be interested in some of the other accomodation if we come that way for a holiday again.
17/10/2022
Sarah
My family and I absolutely loved the treehouse. No tv, no phone, perfect stay, kids were absolutely fine on the sofa bed, and the weather was perfect as well! Ideal location to travel around Wales, and not far to beautiful walks with Red Kites
04/08/2022
CJ
Fantastic peaceful location, great accommodation with fantastic views.
08/07/2022
Jamie
Lovely place. Completely self sufficient. Didn't need to contact anyone. Lovely easy to get to the treehouse. Clean, with so much space and not one place overlooked the treehouse.
12/06/2022
Lydia
The treehouse was a perfect escape from the world for the weekend. Super cosy cabin with beautiful walks right in the doorstep! The two stove tops and provided cool box allowed us to stay in in the evenings and enjoy the peacefulness. The hosts were fab in providing ice packs for the cool box and additional guidance on how to light the fire. A glorious off grid weekend filled with being cosy playing board games and lots of local walks.
13/05/2022
Rachael
We had a brilliant stay at the treehouse - it is in a beautiful spot and we loved looking at & listening to the stream bubbling away underneath & the scenery through the huge windows. Our children loved the window in the floor! The treehouse has everything we needed & warmed up very quickly with the wood burner. There was lots to do in the local area too - great trips to the beach & walks in the hills. We’d definitely come back.
11/04/2022
Rachael
We booked a treehouse as part of our 7 week UK road trip with 2 children. The tree house was very well equipped. In a lovely location and there was a glass panel in the floor!
08/03/2022
Melanie
Absolutely stunning location. Really peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle, and the perfect location to switch off from it all. We went on a hike each day as there is so much beautiful scenery around and then we really enjoyed curling up in front of the log burner each night with a glass of wine and just chilling out.
03/01/2022
Will
The tree house was exactly what we imagined from the pictures. It was actually better than our expectation in lots of ways. The surrounding nature and animals were excellent addition. Eco friendly house was also a bonus. I mean, who would have thought you could get gas stove and hot showers on a frickin tree house?!!! Dafydd and Ceri was very personable and friendly too. Really appreciated all their help and accommodating us.
16/12/2021
Eunyoung
Fantastic place to stay, super clean and well maintained. Owners are lovely and their dog is gorgeous! Absolutely stunning 10/10.
03/12/2021
Danielle
It was so so peaceful and in a stunning part of the world. We loved the fact that although there are other cabins/ treehouses, we didn't notice or hear anyone else. It was private, relaxing and the scenery was amazing.
21/10/2021
Amica
My husband and I along with our two children (aged 12 and 9 yrs) and dog, stayed for 3 nights at Nyth y Barcud Treehouse. We all thoroughly enjoyed the treehouse and the surrounding farmland.
18/10/2021
Laura
The place is unique as it is a tree house. The location is superb, very peaceful and well into nature.
01/08/2021
Cecille
We're super excited to be adding Dafydd's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Beudy Banc Treehouse should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
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Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
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When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
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- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
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The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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Now the outdoors is calling, so go and get wild in nature!
This was a long weekend away with my sister and dog, using a voucher and present chipped in for my 30th and Christmas. With work being very busy at the moment, it was really important to have a trip away with a total switch off, back to nature, but with also an element of it feeling like more of a treat. This place was absolutely wonderful. Everything flowed with ease, the environment felt super accommodating, clear instructions, but left to our own devices. When we first arrived we walked around the whole site on a 5km walk and we were met with spectacular views and sunsets and it only got better. The sauna was a wonderful extra touch, which we enjoyed twice, once after a very long day hiking up Cader Idris. We were excited to explore the surrounding area, but also just enjoy the peace and quiet of the treehouse. Overall, it was exactly what we both needed (and the dog) for a wonderful trip away and we were both very grateful for that, and didn't actually want to leave at the end of it. We will definitely hope to come again and stay, maybe with our parents too. It felt like somewhere too special to not visit again. Thanks again to the hosts for sharing their special place x
20/03/2025