Bryn Y Garreg Cottage - The Wireless Tech Free Farm

About this property

Llanwddyn 6.2 miles. Bryn Y Garreg Cottage at The Wireless Free Farm is a welcoming house resting in the rural setting of Llangadfan near Llanwddyn, Powys. Offering a peaceful base for families, couples and friends who want to take a break from wireless-tech, seeking time together in the heart of the Welsh countryside, boasting a seasonal swimming pool, toasty woodburning stove and stunning countryside views. The setting offers a gentle welcome where the calm of the countryside immediately sets the tone for your stay. Stepping inside, you pause to take off coats and shoes before making your way into the heart of the property.

A short flight of steps draws you down into the farm-style kitchen, where the layout encourages slow breakfasts, shared cooking and the kind of unhurried moments that suit a rural retreat. From here, the dining room creates a natural gathering point, framed by rustic stone walls and generous windows that look out over the swimming pool and the open countryside beyond. The space carries a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for long meals or quiet evenings as the light fades. The sitting room continues this sense of ease, centred around its impressive inglenook fireplace. The rustic stone wall adds character, and the woodburning stove becomes the natural focal point on cooler days.

A thoughtful selection of games and books encourage relaxed evenings, while the view of the pool through the window adds a gentle reminder of the outdoor space waiting beyond the door. The wider setting, with horses grazing in nearby paddocks and sheep moving quietly across the fields, reinforces the atmosphere of a wellbeing‑focused farm stay where switching off feels natural and welcome. Before reaching the bedrooms, you pass through a hallway with a high vaulted ceiling that rises elegantly above you. The turn of the staircase draws the eye upwards, guiding you towards the upper floor and hinting at the restful rooms that await.

Upstairs, the king-size bedroom enjoys views across the stables and grazing sheep, creating a soothing outlook that feels deeply connected to the landscape, its en-suite offers a private place to unwind. The family room benefits from uninterrupted countryside views where the horizon stretches softly into the distance, while the twin room provides a peaceful base for friends. A ground‑floor shower room proves practical after time spent exploring the land or taking part in the therapeutic animal experiences held on the farm. Outside, the garden becomes an extension of your living space with shared access to a 2 acre conservation dingle. The seasonal swimming pool adds an uplifting touch during warmer months, while the surrounding fields offer a sense of gentle solitude that defines the whole stay.

At Bryn Y Garreg Cottage, great care has been taken to create a calm, low‑impact environment for guests. The interiors have been refreshed with 100% natural, VOC‑free paints, while the bedrooms feature solid wooden bed frames and quality foam mattresses selected to reduce metal components and encourage a low‑EMF night’s sleep. The cottage is maintained with ecologically responsible, essential oil–based cleaning products, and all bed linen and towels are laundered using unperfumed, environmentally friendly detergents. Guests can also enjoy fresh, naturally sourced borehole water from the farm, all of which contributes to the gentle atmosphere that makes The Wireless-Free Farm such a unique place to stay.

Beyond the garden, this part of Mid Wales offers many ways to connect with nature. A scenic journey brings you to Lake Vyrnwy, where woodland trails circle the water, a historic stone tower rises from the lake and birdlife thrives in the quiet valleys, or explore the rainbow trails in Dyfnant forest. The town of Welshpool provides an inspiring day out with Powis Castle, celebrated for its terraced gardens, rich interiors and wide views across the surrounding landscape. For more water sports head to Bala, where a sweeping lake is framed by mountains and offers leisurely strolls along the shoreline, welcoming local eateries and the lively atmosphere of waterside activity.

With its peaceful farmland setting, its invitation to switch off and its blend of traditional character and rural wellbeing, Bryn Y Garreg Cottage at The Wireless Free Farm offers a memorable retreat in this gentle corner of Mid Wales.

Llanwddyn is a small village at the head of the Vyrnwy valley, only half a mile from beautiful Lake Vyrnwy, and the impressive Victorian dam. Standing close to the Snowdonia National Park, and between the Cambrian and Berwyn mountain ranges, this whole area offers stunning countryside. The lake and rspb estate provides wonderful watersports facilities including windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing as well as game and fly fishing. There is also clay pigeon shooting, cycle hire, birdwatching, numerous walking paths and many other outdoor activities. An ideal location for touring all of Snowdonia and enjoying the sandy beaches of the Cardigan Bay coastline.

Accommodation

Three large bedrooms.

Family room with 1 x double and 1 x single, 1 x king-size with en-suite with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room/Sunroom.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Electric double oven and hob, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

TV (can be removed by request).

Fuel and power included in rent.

Any extra wood and kindling can be purchased at request.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available on request.

Off-road parking available in guest carpark (approximately 200 yards from the Farm yard entrance).

Large patio area with furniture, undercover barbecue with seating and seasonal swimming pool.

Access to two acre conservation field with picnic area, brook, wildflowers, and dragonflies surrounded only by nature.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 3.2 miles.

Note: The property offers an off grid wellness stay and is intentionally free of all wireless technology.

This supports guests and the on site owner who are sensitive to EMFs, as well as those seeking respite from modern technology and wishing to enjoy a genuine digital detox.

Wireless devices must be left in the car on arrival and may only be used in the designated guest car park whilst staying on the farm.

Note: Shared use of unheated swimming pool is seasonal and not suitable for young children.

Note: Access to the wider 17.5 acre farm is available only through paid, guided experiences which include animal activities (horses & sheep), guided access to the wider farm, and Accordion musical entertainment.

Note: On-site animal experience available information on request