Brithdir Mawr is hidden in gently rolling, wooded countryside. Quiet twisting lanes banked by high
hedgerows lead to the peace of this place where guests can come back to themselves, regenerate, relax
and reconnect with nature. This is a place to unwind, surrounded by birds, bees and trees and enveloped
in a warm Welsh welcome. It feels remote and undiscovered, but it’s perfectly positioned for beaches or
mountains - Ynys Môn (Anglesey) is only 10 minutes away over the Brittania Bridge and Eryri
(Snowdonia), which dominates the views, is 10 minutes away to the south.
Brithdir Mawr was the original farmhouse on what is now a small, eco-boutique glamping retreat, Cae Lal.
The ethos is peace and quiet, wellness and regeneration and the owners, who live next door, have
created a space for guests and nature to thrive side by side. Native trees have been planted, marshland
preserved, and meadows cultivated. The marshy areas attract frogs, wetland birds such as snipes and
heron; dragonflies and butterflies are plentiful; the woodlands are home to various woodland birds such
as barn owls, finches and nuthatches. There’s a badger set here, and you might even spot a stoat or
brown hare. Holistic therapies including massages and reiki are available on site, in the cosy treatment cabin, down in the secluded meadow. Brithdir Mawr guests are also welcome to wander the paths and the fairy-tale solar-lit path, as well as the use of the communal facilities.
The same ethos and care is evident in the old farmhouse - oak beams have been cleaned, slate flooring
exposed and original floorboards refined. The kitchen and dining/sitting area is modern and functional but retains
character through the use of locally sourced and upcycled furniture and furnishings and the bathrooms are fresh
and stylish. Welsh woollen blankets and carefully curated pieces of furniture add to the sense of calm and
wellbeing. The garden is a perfect suntrap on warmer days but the woodburning stove in the cosy sitting room
ensures the farmhouse functions just as well on cold winter evenings. The bedrooms are spacious and both main
bedrooms have ensuite facilities. Younger children will love the cabin bed in mum and dad's bedroom, while the day
bed in the third bedroom creates a further useful sleeping arrangement.
The farmhouse is adorned in mostly reused, upcycled and locally sourced furniture and furnishings. From eco-friendly blinds, made out of sustainably sourced materials, to a rustic, reclaimed wood bedframe - the farmhouse is not only tastefully designed, but also planet friendly.
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