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Caban Nant Ddu is a stylish two-bedroom woodland lodge at Cae Llwyn in Nantmel, Powys. Set in the heart of rural Mid Wales near Rhayader, it offers genuine privacy, peaceful seclusion and contemporary comfort with large windows framing the surrounding countryside. This is a newly listed, detached lodge finished to a high standard throughout.
The Elan Valley is on your doorstep. Walk straight out into rolling fields and woodland trails. The area sits within a designated Dark Sky Reserve making stargazing genuinely spectacular. Red kites, reservoirs, open mountain landscapes and quiet country lanes are all part of daily life here.
The lodge sleeps 4 across two bedrooms.
Caban Nant Ddu is a stylish two-bedroom woodland lodge at Cae Llwyn in Nantmel, Powys. Set in the heart of rural Mid Wales near Rhayader, it offers genuine privacy, peaceful seclusion and contemporary comfort with large windows framing the surrounding countryside.
This is a newly listed, detached lodge finished to a high standard throughout.
The Elan Valley is on your doorstep. Walk straight out into rolling fields and woodland trails.
The area sits within a designated Dark Sky Reserve making stargazing genuinely spectacular. Red kites, reservoirs, open mountain landscapes and quiet country lanes are all part of daily life here.
The lodge sleeps 4 across two bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 has a zip-and-link kingsize bed with en-suite shower room and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 has a kingsize 5ft bed served by a separate bathroom with bath and heated towel rail.
Open-plan living combines kitchen, dining and lounge with a Smart TV and electric fire.
Gigrin Farm red kite feeding (3 miles/8 mins), Elan Valley Visitor Centre (6 miles/12 mins), Llandrindod Wells (10 miles/20 mins) and Builth Wells (14 miles/25 mins) are all within easy reach.
Caban Nant Ddu suits couples or small families wanting space, quiet and a private hot tub for evening stargazing. Book it for a proper switch-off in Mid Wales.
What makes Caban Nant Ddu a brilliant stay?
A private 4-person hot tub on the deck is perfect for evening relaxation under some of Wales's darkest and clearest skies.
The lodge sits within a designated Dark Sky Reserve area making night sky views genuinely outstanding from the private outdoor space.
Hill walks and woodland trails start straight from the doorstep with rolling fields and hidden paths through the surrounding Mid Wales countryside.
The ground-floor open-plan layout combines kitchen, dining and lounge with an electric fire and French doors opening onto the balcony.
Bedroom 1 has its own en-suite shower room. A separate bathroom with a full bath serves Bedroom 2 giving guests real comfort.
The Elan Valley reservoirs, dams and woodland trails are just 6 miles away making it one of the best bases in Mid Wales.
Find your way to your perfect hot tub retreat
To reach Caban Nant Ddu by car, head towards Rhayader in Powys and follow signs for Nantmel. The lodge is at Cae Llwyn and private on-site parking for two cars is available on arrival.
The nearest railway station is Llandrindod Wells, approximately 10 miles from the lodge. From there a taxi or hired car will get you to Nantmel in around 20 minutes.
Things to do and places to visit near Caban Nant Ddu
Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family...
Kids will enjoy red kite watching at Gigrin Farm just 3 miles away where birds gather daily for feeding. The Elan Valley reservoirs offer walking and cycling trails. The firepit and enclosed garden at the lodge give younger guests outdoor space to enjoy safely.
Caban Nant Ddu is well suited to couples. A private hot tub on the deck, a Dark Sky Reserve overhead and direct access to quiet countryside make evenings and mornings genuinely special. The electric fire, open-plan living and balcony views complete a proper retreat for two.
Great places to eat and drink near Caban Nant Ddu
What you can reach on foot from Caban Nant Ddu
A short walk away you'll find The Triangle Inn in Nantmel serving food and drinks. Woodland trails and hill walks begin directly from the lodge. Rolling countryside and hidden field paths are accessible on foot from Cae Llwyn without needing a car.
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