See & Do
The Farm
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Cwm Cottage is a smallholding in the heart of the Cascob Valley, mid-Wales. Here we keep Welsh Black Mountain Sheep, a hardy and traditional breed that wander our fields and rest beneath the hedgerows and trees.
We invite you to do the same — slow down, take it easy, and enjoy the peace of the countryside. Spend a little time sitting quietly and you’ll soon notice the wildlife all around. You might spot a hare darting across the meadow or hear the call of the cuckoo echoing through the valley.
This is a working farm, so during your stay you may see us going about our daily jobs, giving you a true taste of rural life.
Self catering
Shower
Toilet
Cycle & Footpaths
Private seating Area
& Fire Pit
Local Amenities
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Just 5 miles from Cwm Cottage Shepherds Hut lies the friendly market town of Presteigne, where you’ll find everything you need during your stay. The town offers a choice of four traditional pubs, cosy cafés, inviting restaurants, a well-stocked small supermarket, local butchers, and a variety of independent shops to browse at your leisure.
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A short 9-mile drive brings you to the historic border towns of Knighton and Kington. Both towns provide a warm welcome with their selection of pubs, cafés, unique shops, and handy small supermarkets—perfect for picking up essentials or enjoying a relaxed day out exploring the local area.​
Food & Drink
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Roast Ox Inn, Painscastle - 19 miles
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Radnorshire Arms, Presteigne - 5 miles
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The Banc, Knighton - 8 miles
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The Harp, Old Radnor - 7 miles
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The Royal Oak, Gladestry - 9 miles
Local Attractions
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Surrounded by the stunning Radnor Forest, Cwm Cottage offers guests immediate access to peaceful woodland walks and breathtaking natural scenery. A short stroll from the farm will lead you straight into the forest, making it an ideal base for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone seeking a quiet rural escape. Nearby, you’ll also find charming historic spots such as the Judges Lodgings (6 miles) and the beautiful Warren Wood and Water Break Its Neck waterfall (9.5 miles), along with the traditional spa town of Llandrindod Wells just 20 miles away.
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For those wishing to explore further, the area boasts a fantastic range of days out. Enjoy the vibrant market town of Ludlow and its impressive castle (24 miles), marvel at the dramatic landscapes of the Elan Valley (28 miles), or experience the culture and entertainment at Wyeside Arts Centre and the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells (21 miles). Adventurers can head to the iconic Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons (50 miles) or the fascinating Dan-yr-Ogof National Showcaves (55 miles). If you're craving the coast, the seaside town of Aberystwyth, home to the closest beach, is only 60 miles away.​
Radnor Forest
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The Radnor Forest was once a royal hunting ground which wasn't a forest in the modern sense of being a heavily wooded area, but in the medieval sense of "forest" being an unenclosed area used for hunting deer.
The Forest is now managed by Natural Resources Wales. There are three, free car parks within the Radnor Forest Area. Warren Wood, near New Radnor, Fishpools, near Bleddfa and Nash Wood, near Presteigne.
The forest is open to all on foot, horseback and mountain bike. Offering numerous rights of way to follow and explore.
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According to a legend, the local people built five churches around the Radnor Forest in order to contain the last dragon in Wales, who lays sleeping in the middle. All the churches are dedicated to St Michael, some people believe if any of the churches were to be destroyed, the dragon would awaken...
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If you wanted to explore the Radnor Forest a little further afield, the OS grid refs are:
Warren Wood car park SO 187 598
Fishpools car park SO 188 683
Nash Wood car park SO 314 635
"Stay No 5 - fabulous as always. Donkey alarm, owl to send us to sleep.
Hay (Hay on Wye), as always great - loved Herefordshire Art Week and a top tip to visit Knill and the church.
Thank you Laura and see you for No 6 in 2026!"
"We had a lovely stay at Laura's Shepherds Hut! It was so cosy, clean and beautiful! Laura was so helpful when trying to find some local walks which we did check out, they were gorgeous! Highly recommend this place for a quiet & wholesome stay in Mid-Wales"
"The most lovely Stay! Storm Amy couldn't ruin the enjoyment of this lovely Shepherds Hut. Has absolutley everything we could have needed.
Water-Break-Its-Neck and the other forest walks were fab.
Thank you very much for a fab stay!"