Lofftwen Longhouse | Barn in Powys | Canopy & Stars
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1 super king double, 1 super king double/twin and 1 twin - please advise of preferred configuration.
Suitable for children
of all ages
Pets welcome
Take yourself and five of your favourite people to the stunning Cambrian Mountains, known as The Last Wilderness of Wales, for clear night skies and epic hikes from the front door
Lofftwen Longhouse looks a little like your fantasy of leaving behind city life and escaping to a smallholding in the hills; except the Fulford family beat you to it. Rescuing it from disrepair, they’ve restored the 17th century traditional Welsh Longhouse to stunning effect, uncovering the original inglenook fireplace, bread oven, and the iconic flagstone floor. Break out the walking boots and wellies and even the shortest of strolls will be rewarded with epic views, with plenty more demanding routes to suit. The Longhouse sits in 320 acres of farmland, which for the last four years the owners have been slowly restoring and rewilding, with impressive results. More than 70 different bird species have flocked to the area, with sightings of weasels, stoats, and many other mammals. Red squirrels and pine martens are edging onto the western boundaries, and otters meander along the River Irfon below the southern boundary. This is a place of deep rest and respite from city life, and when you tire of bracken ridden cloud-dipped landscapes, and the echoing call of an ancient line of pedigree Hereford cattle, come home to bathe in natural spring water in the feature bathtub.
Somehow the nearest town (officially the Smallest Town in Britain) is eight minutes’ walk away, yet feels like 800 miles with the fields, trees, and contours creating a natural shield to hide you from the slow country life that rolls by. Within that walk is The Drover’s Rest, award-winning restaurant and tearoom with views of the River Irfon, as well as Caffi Sosban – serving breakfast, lunch and occasional dinners or The Neuadd Arms, offering classic pub food, warm fires and ales from their own micro-brewery. In anything other than torrential downpour, you’ve no excuse not to enjoy the wild swimming, canoeing or fishing at Abergwesyn, Irfon and Wye – all short drives away, or the menagerie of hiking trails, National Nature Reserves or the desperately tempting Penderyn Distillery an hour away.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check out: 4 pm
Check out: 10:30 am
Please bring wellies and a torch
There are good public footpaths through the site but this is rough terrain, so a walking stick is recommended (especially if not 100% sure on your feet)
Please be aware that this is a very low intensive working farm and ecological project, so there may be some noise from farm animals and associated farm and ecological activities. The farm has five cattle, four ponies and four chickens so far!
Please note that if you are bringing young children it is at your own risk and they will need to be supervised
Lofftwen is a very old house with uneven floors, staircases, and the odd low beam - we recommend you bring non-slip slippers for the wooden floors and appropriate footwear when exploring the rugged terrain of the farm.
Welcome pack included
Some firewood provided, with additional available for purchase
Mobile phone signal
WiFi
EV charging available - please contact the hosts before arrival for details
The hammock and outdoor blankets can be found in the wooden settle in the sitting room
There are three bedrooms: 1 super king en-suite room, 1 super king double or twin room and 1 twin room with 2 single beds. Please advise owners of your preferred bed configuration after booking and bring any necessary equipment for children.
Sleeping arrangements
1 super king double, 1 super king double/twin and 1 twin - please advise of preferred configuration.
Extra space available
Space
for 2 pets
from £25 per pet per stay - enclosed garden. Treats and toys provided (bring own dog bed)
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
- please bring own travel cot, high chair etc.
Cooking
Fully equipped kitchen
Warming drawer
Microwave/steam oven
Halogen hob
Conventional oven
Fully stocked kitchen (including pots and pans)
Fridge
Freezer
Firepit (with grill for BBQ) outside
Washing
One en-suite bathroom: bath and separate shower
One family bathroom: bath with shower
Three flushing toilets
Hand soap provided
Hot water throughout property
Heating, lighting & bedding
Gas central heating
Electrics and hot water controlled by solar panels (there is backup grid electricity should there not be enough power from the solar panels)
Wood-burner
Bed linen and towels provided
Plug sockets
Electric lighting
Cloakroom
Entertainment
32" colour TV
DVD player & DVDs
Amazon firestick
Board games
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Getting there
Lofftwen Farm, Llanwrtyd Wells LD5 4SN
///producers.things.maybe - 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 car
Our local town Llanwrtyd Wells is on the A483. Turn left (if coming from the south) or right (if coming from the north) onto the Dolecoed Road. Continue for about 150 metres on the Dolecoed Road until you reach on old Victorian building with a small carpark outside. The farm entrance is immediately opposite. Turn onto the farm track and continue up the hill past the first set of buildings for another 100 metres until you reach the next set of buildings. The whitewashed longhouse is on your left as you enter the farmstead.
By public transport
Llanwrtyd train station is a 17 minutes walk.
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Food & Drink
At Lofftwen
Organic bottle of Prosecco provided on arrival.
Local shops
The nearest shop for basics is located in Llanwrtyd Wells and a 10 minute walk.
Pubs & restaurants
The Drovers' Rest, Llanwrtyd Wells - An award winning restaurant and tea-room with a heated terrace overlooking the River Irfon. This is an 8 minute walk from Lofftwen along a bridleway (take wellies and a torch!).
Caffi Sosban, Llanwrtyd Wells - A local café run by husband and wife team Dave and Kate. Serving breakfast, morning coffee, light lunches, main meals, homemade cakes, picnic boxes, coffees and loose leaf tea. Check their Facebook page for updates on homemade takeaway pizzas! Only 8 minute walk along the bridleway.
The Neuadd Arms, Llanwrtyd Wells - Serving good pub food and a fireside, this pub brews their own beer in a custom-built microbrewery out back! An 8 minute walk along the bridleway.
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Activities
At Lofftwen
Walks from the door, bird hide, talks on Eriskay ponies and on birds at the farm can be organised in advance and according to availability. For rainy days cosy up to the large fireplace with wood burning stove, comfortable sofas/seating, TV, DVDs and 4G mobile broadband so you can log into your favourite streaming service, board games.
Places to visit
Llanwrtyd Wells - the Smallest Town in Britain is a 8min walk from the cottage. Llanwrtyd Wells
Llandovery - Local market town with a butcher, baker and antique shops. Just a 20min drive.
Aberystwyth - University town with a bustling town centre, in the middle of the rugged Ceredigion coastline.
Elan Valley - Beautiful Welsh valley to explore walking with views of the reservoirs and dams.
Outdoor & active
At Lofftwen you are surrounded by hundreds of miles of footpaths and bridleways. Locally you can find incredible cycling routes (Abergwesyn), canoeing, fishing, horse riding and star trekking tours. The closest wild swimming spots are in Abergwesyn and Irfon.
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Meet your hosts
Meet Will, Jane, Charlie, Bill and Hannah
As a family we had been thinking for some time about taking on the restoration and expansion of an ancient woodland not too far from London. We never envisaged buying a farm in mid-Wales, but when we were introduced to Lofftwen it was love at first sight. As we started to discover the stunning wild beauty of this hidden part of Wales, we knew this was the right place for us.
The first five years have been a rollercoaster of an adventure and exceeded our wildest dreams. We've been humbled by the generosity of people living locally, both in their warm welcome and the time and knowledge they’ve given to the project, and astounded by how quickly the trees have grown and the way the land and wildlife have responded. We’ve learnt a huge amount too, gaining new skills and finding the occasional new muscle along the way, all the time surrounded by some of the healthiest air and purest water in the UK. We hope that during your stay you’ll experience a glimpse into this world while relaxing and recharging your batteries ready for whatever your next adventure might be.
Wildlife & the environment
As an ecological project, our goal is to sustain as much diverse wildlife as possible. We have already seen a huge increase in biodiversity, particularly over the last 3 years as the trees have started to mature. More than 70 birds have been identified, alongside a growing list of mammals that include weasel, stoat, badger, fox, hedgehog and various bat species. Red squirrels have been reported just outside the farms western boundary (we are within the red squirrel conservation area), and there are otters in the river Irfon which snakes just beyond our southern boundary. In addition, you can find over 30 different species of tree and over 100 species of wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses, lichens and fungi. The list is growing every year.
The property is partly off grid. We have mains electricity but all other services are off grid, including our own spring for water.
We partner with local people on different aspects of the project. Local bird enthusiasts have set up a bird feeding station and bird hide. They also maintain over 30 nest boxes. This year we successfully raised over 30 young pied flycatchers, one of Britain’s rarest birds. Another local couple keep rare breed Eriskay ponies on the farm and are embarking on a breeding programme to boost their numbers (about 400 in the world), and another keep natural beehives in our small orchard.
Lofftwen Longhouse looks a little like your fantasy of leaving behind city life and escaping to a smallholding in the hills; except the Fulford family beat you to it. Rescuing it from disrepair, they’ve restored the 17th century traditional Welsh Longhouse to stunning effect, uncovering the original inglenook fireplace, bread oven, and the iconic flagstone floor. Break out the walking boots and wellies and even the shortest of strolls will be rewarded with epic views, with plenty more demanding routes to suit. The Longhouse sits in 320 acres of farmland, which for the last four years the owners have been slowly restoring and rewilding, with impressive results. More than 70 different bird species have flocked to the area, with sightings of weasels, stoats, and many other mammals. Red squirrels and pine martens are edging onto the western boundaries, and otters meander along the River Irfon below the southern boundary. This is a place of deep rest and respite from city life, and when you tire of bracken ridden cloud-dipped landscapes, and the echoing call of an ancient line of pedigree Hereford cattle, come home to bathe in natural spring water in the feature bathtub.
Somehow the nearest town (officially the Smallest Town in Britain) is eight minutes’ walk away, yet feels like 800 miles with the fields, trees, and contours creating a natural shield to hide you from the slow country life that rolls by. Within that walk is The Drover’s Rest, award-winning restaurant and tearoom with views of the River Irfon, as well as Caffi Sosban – serving breakfast, lunch and occasional dinners or The Neuadd Arms, offering classic pub food, warm fires and ales from their own micro-brewery. In anything other than torrential downpour, you’ve no excuse not to enjoy the wild swimming, canoeing or fishing at Abergwesyn, Irfon and Wye – all short drives away, or the menagerie of hiking trails, National Nature Reserves or the desperately tempting Penderyn Distillery an hour away.
There are good public footpaths through the site but this is rough terrain, so a walking stick is recommended (especially if not 100% sure on your feet)
Please be aware that this is a very low intensive working farm and ecological project, so there may be some noise from farm animals and associated farm and ecological activities. The farm has five cattle, four ponies and four chickens so far!
Please note that if you are bringing young children it is at your own risk and they will need to be supervised
Lofftwen is a very old house with uneven floors, staircases, and the odd low beam - we recommend you bring non-slip slippers for the wooden floors and appropriate footwear when exploring the rugged terrain of the farm.
Welcome pack included
Some firewood provided, with additional available for purchase
Mobile phone signal
WiFi
EV charging available - please contact the hosts before arrival for details
The hammock and outdoor blankets can be found in the wooden settle in the sitting room
There are three bedrooms: 1 super king en-suite room, 1 super king double or twin room and 1 twin room with 2 single beds. Please advise owners of your preferred bed configuration after booking and bring any necessary equipment for children.
Sleeping arrangements
1 super king double, 1 super king double/twin and 1 twin - please advise of preferred configuration.
Extra space available
Space
for 2 pets
from £25 per pet per stay - enclosed garden. Treats and toys provided (bring own dog bed)
Space
for 1 baby
no charge.
- please bring own travel cot, high chair etc.
Cooking
Fully equipped kitchen
Warming drawer
Microwave/steam oven
Halogen hob
Conventional oven
Fully stocked kitchen (including pots and pans)
Fridge
Freezer
Firepit (with grill for BBQ) outside
Washing
One en-suite bathroom: bath and separate shower
One family bathroom: bath with shower
Three flushing toilets
Hand soap provided
Hot water throughout property
Heating, lighting & bedding
Gas central heating
Electrics and hot water controlled by solar panels (there is backup grid electricity should there not be enough power from the solar panels)
///producers.things.maybe - 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 car
Our local town Llanwrtyd Wells is on the A483. Turn left (if coming from the south) or right (if coming from the north) onto the Dolecoed Road. Continue for about 150 metres on the Dolecoed Road until you reach on old Victorian building with a small carpark outside. The farm entrance is immediately opposite. Turn onto the farm track and continue up the hill past the first set of buildings for another 100 metres until you reach the next set of buildings. The whitewashed longhouse is on your left as you enter the farmstead.
The nearest shop for basics is located in Llanwrtyd Wells and a 10 minute walk.
Pubs & restaurants
The Drovers' Rest, Llanwrtyd Wells - An award winning restaurant and tea-room with a heated terrace overlooking the River Irfon. This is an 8 minute walk from Lofftwen along a bridleway (take wellies and a torch!).
Caffi Sosban, Llanwrtyd Wells - A local café run by husband and wife team Dave and Kate. Serving breakfast, morning coffee, light lunches, main meals, homemade cakes, picnic boxes, coffees and loose leaf tea. Check their Facebook page for updates on homemade takeaway pizzas! Only 8 minute walk along the bridleway.
The Neuadd Arms, Llanwrtyd Wells - Serving good pub food and a fireside, this pub brews their own beer in a custom-built microbrewery out back! An 8 minute walk along the bridleway.
Walks from the door, bird hide, talks on Eriskay ponies and on birds at the farm can be organised in advance and according to availability. For rainy days cosy up to the large fireplace with wood burning stove, comfortable sofas/seating, TV, DVDs and 4G mobile broadband so you can log into your favourite streaming service, board games.
Places to visit
Llanwrtyd Wells - the Smallest Town in Britain is a 8min walk from the cottage. Llanwrtyd Wells
Llandovery - Local market town with a butcher, baker and antique shops. Just a 20min drive.
Aberystwyth - University town with a bustling town centre, in the middle of the rugged Ceredigion coastline.
Elan Valley - Beautiful Welsh valley to explore walking with views of the reservoirs and dams.
Outdoor & active
At Lofftwen you are surrounded by hundreds of miles of footpaths and bridleways. Locally you can find incredible cycling routes (Abergwesyn), canoeing, fishing, horse riding and star trekking tours. The closest wild swimming spots are in Abergwesyn and Irfon.
As a family we had been thinking for some time about taking on the restoration and expansion of an ancient woodland not too far from London. We never envisaged buying a farm in mid-Wales, but when we were introduced to Lofftwen it was love at first sight. As we started to discover the stunning wild beauty of this hidden part of Wales, we knew this was the right place for us.
The first five years have been a rollercoaster of an adventure and exceeded our wildest dreams. We've been humbled by the generosity of people living locally, both in their warm welcome and the time and knowledge they’ve given to the project, and astounded by how quickly the trees have grown and the way the land and wildlife have responded. We’ve learnt a huge amount too, gaining new skills and finding the occasional new muscle along the way, all the time surrounded by some of the healthiest air and purest water in the UK. We hope that during your stay you’ll experience a glimpse into this world while relaxing and recharging your batteries ready for whatever your next adventure might be.
Wildlife & the environment
As an ecological project, our goal is to sustain as much diverse wildlife as possible. We have already seen a huge increase in biodiversity, particularly over the last 3 years as the trees have started to mature. More than 70 birds have been identified, alongside a growing list of mammals that include weasel, stoat, badger, fox, hedgehog and various bat species. Red squirrels have been reported just outside the farms western boundary (we are within the red squirrel conservation area), and there are otters in the river Irfon which snakes just beyond our southern boundary. In addition, you can find over 30 different species of tree and over 100 species of wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses, lichens and fungi. The list is growing every year.
The property is partly off grid. We have mains electricity but all other services are off grid, including our own spring for water.
We partner with local people on different aspects of the project. Local bird enthusiasts have set up a bird feeding station and bird hide. They also maintain over 30 nest boxes. This year we successfully raised over 30 young pied flycatchers, one of Britain’s rarest birds. Another local couple keep rare breed Eriskay ponies on the farm and are embarking on a breeding programme to boost their numbers (about 400 in the world), and another keep natural beehives in our small orchard.
We had an incredible stay at Lofftwen! The long house is beautiful and the team had gone above and beyond with little touches for our stay.
21/03/2025
Rachel
We stayed with two other couples and had an amazing time. It was a great base to explore the Brecon Beacons and spend a cozy Sunday indoors sheltering from the rain.
21/02/2025
Amy
Very well equipped property, with excellent kitchen appliances, modern bathrooms and very comfy beds. Plus a cosy log burner. Lots of lovely touches around the house and full of character. Great communication from the owners. Spectacular walks right on our doorstep.
24/01/2025
Joanne
We had 3 days at Lofftwen and had an amazing time. It was a very chilled, peaceful retreat made even more enjoyable by having thick frost and snow during our stay. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside right from our door and returning back at Lofttwen which was cosy and had everything you could possibly want from holiday accommodation and such lovely quality.
03/01/2025
Peter
Absolutely fantastic stay! Stayed at Lofftwen Longhouse for a birthday with friends and it could not have been better. The house is beautiful and renovated to such a high spec and the location is fantastic. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. The host, Will, was very friendly and replied very quickly to any queries we had.
18/10/2024
Fred
A fantastic rural spot with walks, views and woodland on the doorstep. A really well appointed property with everything you needed.
20/05/2024
Gareth
Myself and my two sisters stayed at Lofftwen for a special birthday weekend and it was the perfect place for a wet March weekend. We loved its cosy feel, with the log burner and large sofa and everything is so beautifully done and well equipped. Its in the perfect location for feeling like you're away from civilization yet there are amenities not far away in the village.
22/03/2024
Amy
Wonderfull stay at the Lofftwen Longhouse. Warm welcome from Graham and Will. Nice, quite remote place but you're still able to walk down to the village with pubs and options to buy stuff. Beautiful and up to date, quality interior. Not to much to add, I think the pictures and description represent the longhouse well. So I just can recommend the place for a stay. Especially if you're up to hiking through the surroundings of the Lofftwen Farm.
21/08/2023
Johannes
It was exactly what we expected - excellent outdoors, comfortable house with all the required amenities etc.
07/08/2023
Saad
This was such a fantastic place to stay that we want to book again for next year! The longhouse itself is beautifully renovated. It preserves history whilst providing a modern & enchanting holiday home. The kitchen is well equipped, the baths are deep & luxurious & the beds were super comfy.
The farm that the longhouse is situated on is a wonderful place full of wildlife, fabulous walks & beautiful views. We loved watching the birds feed from the hide as well. It’s was such a delightful place to be. We adored all the people working on the farm. Not only did they give us some wonderful up close & personal experiences with the animals, they were all super helpful & welcoming. Adrian & Graham were such friendly & open people, they made our stay extra special.
The local village is also great. Just a short walk away - the garage store is superbly stocked (they even had vegan chocolate) & the cafe does a lovely coffee and milkshake - we visited twice! This is honestly the best holiday experience we have had in a long time & we would highly recommend staying at Lofftwen for a relaxing and extra special holiday. We can’t wait to hopefully explore more next year.
28/07/2023
Maria
We stayed over Christmas and had a great relaxing festive break. The longhouse was rustic, cozy, wonderful original features and antique furniture and furnishings but lovely modern bathrooms and kitchen. The hosts were also kind enough to decorate for Christmas, including a small Christmas tree and a few other small decorations throughout. The kitchen was very well stocked with great appliances and more than the bare essentials (although we did bring a few extra bits of equipment because we were planning a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings).
Hosts were lovely and responsive and there was also a gorgeous farm cat Juno that loved to wonder in and out!
We enjoyed some lovely walks around the local town which was very close if you need to pop to the shops or the pub. We also went on a much longer 8 mile walk through local countryside which was stunning!
23/12/2022
Rachele
We had a fantastic stay at Lofftwen Longhouse! Absolutely gorgeous and super clean cottage, fabulous log burner, high spec appliances and very comfy beds! The farm is well looked after, sitting in stunning countryside - our dogs absolutely loved their holiday! Definitely suitable for those wanting a truly rural and remote experience, getting back to nature and enjoying the countryside. We love that the farm is being managed to build up the local biodiversity, using natural spring water and even having a biodigester!
04/11/2022
Tash
A lovely place to stay, in a beautiful location. Walks from the door, with stunning views. Pub within walking distance along with small shop. Cottage is very cosy and warm. Also well equipped.
07/10/2022
Linda
It was wonderful! The photos were beautiful, but the reality surpassed our expectations. A great base for exploring, and a truly magical haven for wildlife.
12/08/2022
Claire
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The longhouse was really comfortable and in such an idyllic location. All of the creature comforts that we needed were provided but we also had the outdoor firepit BBQ for the evenings, with the added incredible starry skies. There were excellent walks nearby and plenty of places to enjoy within an hour's drive.
30/05/2022
Louise
Lofftwen is a remarkable building, brought back to life from its disused state. Much like the site itself which Will and Jane have been lovingly rewilding. Keep your eyes peeled for all the animals and birds that call Lofftwen home. The longhouse is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to have a relaxing time in nature.
24/03/2022
Lisa, Canopy & Stars
Reviews
We had an incredible stay at Lofftwen! The long house is beautiful and the team had gone above and beyond with little touches for our stay.
21/03/2025
Rachel
We stayed with two other couples and had an amazing time. It was a great base to explore the Brecon Beacons and spend a cozy Sunday indoors sheltering from the rain.
21/02/2025
Amy
Very well equipped property, with excellent kitchen appliances, modern bathrooms and very comfy beds. Plus a cosy log burner. Lots of lovely touches around the house and full of character. Great communication from the owners. Spectacular walks right on our doorstep.
24/01/2025
Joanne
We had 3 days at Lofftwen and had an amazing time. It was a very chilled, peaceful retreat made even more enjoyable by having thick frost and snow during our stay. We enjoyed exploring the beautiful countryside right from our door and returning back at Lofttwen which was cosy and had everything you could possibly want from holiday accommodation and such lovely quality.
03/01/2025
Peter
Absolutely fantastic stay! Stayed at Lofftwen Longhouse for a birthday with friends and it could not have been better. The house is beautiful and renovated to such a high spec and the location is fantastic. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking meals. The host, Will, was very friendly and replied very quickly to any queries we had.
18/10/2024
Fred
A fantastic rural spot with walks, views and woodland on the doorstep. A really well appointed property with everything you needed.
20/05/2024
Gareth
Myself and my two sisters stayed at Lofftwen for a special birthday weekend and it was the perfect place for a wet March weekend. We loved its cosy feel, with the log burner and large sofa and everything is so beautifully done and well equipped. Its in the perfect location for feeling like you're away from civilization yet there are amenities not far away in the village.
22/03/2024
Amy
Wonderfull stay at the Lofftwen Longhouse. Warm welcome from Graham and Will. Nice, quite remote place but you're still able to walk down to the village with pubs and options to buy stuff. Beautiful and up to date, quality interior. Not to much to add, I think the pictures and description represent the longhouse well. So I just can recommend the place for a stay. Especially if you're up to hiking through the surroundings of the Lofftwen Farm.
21/08/2023
Johannes
It was exactly what we expected - excellent outdoors, comfortable house with all the required amenities etc.
07/08/2023
Saad
This was such a fantastic place to stay that we want to book again for next year! The longhouse itself is beautifully renovated. It preserves history whilst providing a modern & enchanting holiday home. The kitchen is well equipped, the baths are deep & luxurious & the beds were super comfy.
The farm that the longhouse is situated on is a wonderful place full of wildlife, fabulous walks & beautiful views. We loved watching the birds feed from the hide as well. It’s was such a delightful place to be. We adored all the people working on the farm. Not only did they give us some wonderful up close & personal experiences with the animals, they were all super helpful & welcoming. Adrian & Graham were such friendly & open people, they made our stay extra special.
The local village is also great. Just a short walk away - the garage store is superbly stocked (they even had vegan chocolate) & the cafe does a lovely coffee and milkshake - we visited twice! This is honestly the best holiday experience we have had in a long time & we would highly recommend staying at Lofftwen for a relaxing and extra special holiday. We can’t wait to hopefully explore more next year.
28/07/2023
Maria
We stayed over Christmas and had a great relaxing festive break. The longhouse was rustic, cozy, wonderful original features and antique furniture and furnishings but lovely modern bathrooms and kitchen. The hosts were also kind enough to decorate for Christmas, including a small Christmas tree and a few other small decorations throughout. The kitchen was very well stocked with great appliances and more than the bare essentials (although we did bring a few extra bits of equipment because we were planning a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings).
Hosts were lovely and responsive and there was also a gorgeous farm cat Juno that loved to wonder in and out!
We enjoyed some lovely walks around the local town which was very close if you need to pop to the shops or the pub. We also went on a much longer 8 mile walk through local countryside which was stunning!
23/12/2022
Rachele
We had a fantastic stay at Lofftwen Longhouse! Absolutely gorgeous and super clean cottage, fabulous log burner, high spec appliances and very comfy beds! The farm is well looked after, sitting in stunning countryside - our dogs absolutely loved their holiday! Definitely suitable for those wanting a truly rural and remote experience, getting back to nature and enjoying the countryside. We love that the farm is being managed to build up the local biodiversity, using natural spring water and even having a biodigester!
04/11/2022
Tash
A lovely place to stay, in a beautiful location. Walks from the door, with stunning views. Pub within walking distance along with small shop. Cottage is very cosy and warm. Also well equipped.
07/10/2022
Linda
It was wonderful! The photos were beautiful, but the reality surpassed our expectations. A great base for exploring, and a truly magical haven for wildlife.
12/08/2022
Claire
We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The longhouse was really comfortable and in such an idyllic location. All of the creature comforts that we needed were provided but we also had the outdoor firepit BBQ for the evenings, with the added incredible starry skies. There were excellent walks nearby and plenty of places to enjoy within an hour's drive.
30/05/2022
Louise
Lofftwen is a remarkable building, brought back to life from its disused state. Much like the site itself which Will and Jane have been lovingly rewilding. Keep your eyes peeled for all the animals and birds that call Lofftwen home. The longhouse is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to have a relaxing time in nature.
24/03/2022
Lisa, Canopy & Stars
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Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.
Agency Terms & Conditions
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.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
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.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- 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;
- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
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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