Juniper

• Sleeps: 2
• Bedroom: 1
• Bathroom: 1
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

Juniper is a beautifully-converted railway wagon, primed for a magical escape into pure Welsh nature.

Occupying private pride of place on a rewilded Powys farm, the wagon is peacefully surrounded by wildflowers and rolling green views that seem to stretch out forever. It’s the perfect setting to switch off and slow down awhile, as you relish precious time spent with your loved one.

You’ll feel relaxed even before you’ve stepped inside, with Juniper’s glorious green hues blending beautifully with the rural landscape beyond.  And once you do step inside, you could feel tempted never to leave. Handcrafted, space-saving details, including a clever foldaway dining table, meet butter-soft furnishings and warm, locally-sourced timber finishes, for an instantly welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

Better still, every convenience has been carefully thought through, so you’ll have everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. There’s a bespoke-crafted, well-equipped kitchen, and a shower room with a heated towel rail to warm chilly mornings up a treat. You’ll also have irresistibly comfy Parker Knoll wingback armchair to help you get lost in a good book, and a downy double bed for sound nights of slumber.

Meanwhile, outside awaits an indulgent world of wonder, in the form of an Edwardian rolltop bath – with bubble bath and soft waffle robes provided – to help you welcome the sunset in style. Later on, make the most of the area’s Dark Sky status by lighting your firepit and toasting marshmallows under a twinkling canvas of stars… bliss.

If you do feel inclined to explore, you won’t be short of options. Just beyond Juniper’s elegant and comforting confines, the three-mile farm walk offers an ideal introduction to your surroundings, leading you through ancient woodland and tranquil meadows that teem with bees, butterflies, and birds.

You’re also perfectly placed to discover the beating heart of rural mid-Wales, by heading into the nearby Elan Valley… in fact, why not pack a picnic and spend the whole day marvelling at its shimmering reservoirs and jaw-dropping natural scenery?

At a glance

• An exquisitely-converted railway wagon, privately positioned on a rewilded Powys farm for sublime views of nature.
• Juniper sleeps two guests – ideal for a romantic escape!
• Full self-contained facilities include a well-equipped kitchen and a shower room with a heated towel rail.
• Outside awaits a firepit and a rolltop bathtub for al fresco feasts and stargazing.
• Positioned close to the Elan Valley and the market towns of Rhayader and Buith Wells, there’s plenty of scope to explore.

More information

In more of a ‘shopping-and-coffee-stop’ mood? The nearby market towns of Rhayader – where you can also visit the popular red kite feeding centre – and Buith Wells are peppered with independent shops and cafés to weave in and out of, while slightly further afield lies Hay-on-Wye, the famous ‘Town of Books’.

Things to note

Regrettably, pets are not permitted. Compulsory £18 damage waiver applies.