Charitable Trust managing the Elan Valley Estate

Y Beudy is the lower part of Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse, a Grade II* listed building which dates back to the 16th Century. The property was restored in 1999 retaining many of the traditional features and is now utilised as two self catered semi detached properties, the Upper - Hen Dy and Lower - Y Beudy. Llannerch y Cawr Longhouse is situated close to the Dôl y Mynach Reservoir in the Claerwen Valley and has easy access to the main Claerwen Valley road. The property is just 7 miles outside the town of Rhayader and approximately 4.5 miles from the Elan Valley Visitors Centre and 6 miles from Penbont House tearooms Y Beudy would historically have been the livestock end of the Longhouse and as such a first floor was inserted in the late 16th or early 17th century. Y Beudy includes stunning authentic features such as cobbled and flagstone flooring, beamed ceilings, timber structuring and even bats in the roof space! The property is a remote location and is off grid, using generator power, there is no phone signal or wifi at the property allowing you to truly get away from everything. *Please be advised that the floor due to its cobbled nature is uneven and less suitable to the young or infirm. Y Beudy is a 500-year-old, grade II* listed historical building and as such, provide ideal roosting conditions for bats, which are a protected species in the UK. During the summer, the bats can be quite active, creating scratching noises and frequently flying in and out.

Y Beudy is situated in the heart of the Elan Valley, providing the ideal location for hiking, biking, fishing or enjoying sightseeing the dams and reservoirs. Due to the low light pollution, the Elan Valley is also an International Dark Sky Park, and so guests can enjoy the amazing night sky full of glittering stars. It is 4.5 miles from the Elan Valley Visitor Centre and 6 miles from Ty Penbont tearooms. The nearest town is Rhayader, where there are pubs, cafes, restaurants, a small museum and convenience stores. Grigin Farm Red Kite feeding station is 5 miles away. Aberystwyth is 40 miles away.