CwmBach Lodge

Glasbury, Powys
Bed & Breakfast
07525011590
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Per night
£140 - £200
Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

Very private and comfortable rooms with their own entrances at this generous B&B with glorious gardens and views to the Black Mountains

Per night
£140 - £200

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£140 - £200 per night

The Experience

Walkers, cyclists and nature lovers will be happy: space for muddy boots, an outdoor hosepipe for the dog, homemade Welsh cakes and an honesty fridge with all your favourite tipples. Breakfast is brought to your room: Greek yogurt pots with homemade granola, fruit compote from the garden in season, home-baked bread, smoked salmon bagel or a bacon sandwich, croissants with homemade jam – lots of veggie options too.

You eat at a table in the window looking at the views or a bank of flowers opposite with the sound of the stream. Each south-facing room has its own bathroom with underfloor heating, Myddfai soaps and fluffy towels. Wind down with a glass of wine at sunset on your own little terrace or wander the paths through the stream-fed garden to a little lake and a nature reserve with bird hide.

Set off to explore through fields of sheep and an ancient chapel; tackle Pen-y-Fan, bring bikes – this is God’s own country.

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We think you'll love

  • Having breakfast brought to your room – no need to get dressed!
  • Watching all the bird life during the day and the star-filled skies at night
  • Bringing the dog and setting off for stunning walks in any direction
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You should know

  • No children – it's a grown-up or romantic getaway sort of place
  • For the same reason, no stags or hens please

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £140
1 Twin/double
From £150
1 Double
From £140
1 Twin/double
From £150

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
10am-10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Christmas, New Year.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Walkers, nature lovers and cyclists will be outdoors all day. But it's rather a good place to stay in and be lazy too.
Inspected Nicola Sawday's Inspector

Sue and Vince, Rickmansworth

Wow! We are so glad to have found this treasure! Cwm Bach Lodge the most beautiful accommodation in a sublime setting. Each bedroom has it's own little conservatory to eat breakfast in and enjoy the stunning view across the valley to the mountains. The garden is delightful and the surrounding area is peaceful, yet with so much to enjoy - great walks, canoeing, swimming, cycling, good pubs and charming Hay-on-Wye nearby. The continental breakfast is so yummy! Above all, John and Clare are perfect hosts - so welcoming, helpful and friendly. We loved our stay and will definitely be back for more!


Judith, York

This is the second visit to Cwm Bach and we had the most wonderful time . The bedrooms are gorgeous , stunning views and the hosts delightful . So relaxing . We had a fabulous walk to the Brecon Beacons and of course Hay on Wye is very special . We will definitely go back


Kate, Oxford

Wonderful stay. Super comfortable, delicious breakfast and the views are sublime. Our whippet Monty was incredibly happy to find another whippet (owners) to play with. Thank you for your hospitality - we will be back ☀️


Simon, Penshurst

This is simply the best of the best “Hidden Gems”! The amazing hosts John and Clare welcomed us like long lost friends and showed us to our hide away room. The views are spectacular and there is an air of tranquil refinement. The amazing hosts left us to our win devices but were on hand when we needed recommendations as to where to go or where to eat. Thank you for an amazing stay .


Location

The neighbourhood

Glasbury-on-Wye is the nearest proper village – there's a canoe centre there and you can swim in the river. Hay-on-Wye is just over four miles for books, art and Chapters restaurant. You can join Offa's Dyke here or set off on the Wye Valley Walk from the house. Bring bikes and John will 'truck' you to the top of the mountains so you can charge down them without being out of puff. You're on Sustrans Route 8.

Local points of interest from Clare Booth

  • Hay on Wye - market town famous for its book shops, out door market, galleries, quirky independent shops , restaurants and cafes and of course its annual Literary Festival is only a short drive away
  • Glasbury 0n Wye - our nearest restaurant Foyles and the Harp Inn are less than a mile down the road. A place also to enjoy the river . It has become known as a canoeing centre and a great place for wild swimming.
  • Walking Galore - the Black Mountains, The Brecon Beacons, The Wye Valley Walk and Offas Dyke Walk - don't forget your walking gear! We have a drying room should you need it.
  • Cwm Bach Lodge has a magical garden bordered by streams and views to die for. We have recently renovated the swimming pond. We love our guests to explore , relax and soak in this little piece of heaven - may be even take a dip!
  • Castles - It's Wales. Also a short scenic drive from the beautiful Llanthony Abbey.
  • The Welsh Coast, Cardiff, Swansea and Hereford are a day trip away. Cwm Bach Lodge is a great place to base yourself and explore this stunning part of the world.

Introducing

Clare Booth

Clare was a practice nurse and is Welsh born and bred. John, a retired chartered accountant, is from Huddersfield. They are both gardening mad and they'd always dreamed of running a B&B. Well-travelled (they lived in New Zealand for two years), thoughtful and fun, they enjoy making guests happy and nothing is too much trouble. You'll also meet Winnie the whippet, their sweet lockdown puppy.