Valley View Falconry

Shepherd's hut Ruby sleeps four (added by manager 15 Sep 2017)

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Glamping site on a smallholding 10 minutes from the town of Rhayader
Nature reserves, riding centre and fishing ponds within 15 minutes
Falconry experiences available on site

Need a bit of colour in your life? How about some of those gorgeous shades of green that mid Wales is famed for? Given its name, it’ll no doubt not surprise you to find that Valley View Falconry is generously bestowed with splendid views to feast your eyes upon. Settle in for a stay on this smallholding 10 minutes’ drive from the little town of Rhayader and you’ll most likely get the impression that you’re truly in the middle of nowhere as you wander around the peaceful site greeting your fellow residents (alpacas, donkeys, goats and rheas among them). In fact, this slice of rural loveliness is a mere mile or so from the A44, for pleasingly easy arrivals and getaways. Owner Tim isn’t just a farmer, though – he’s also rather keen on wildlife. That makes him a great person to chat to if you need advice on where to spot the area’s various wild inhabitants nearby. He can also give you tips on where to fish, where to go birdwatching and some of the best places to snap your landscape pics. Speak to him nicely and he may even let you have a go at flying some of his birds of prey. The falconry experience (in which you get to meet owls, hawks and falcons and learn how to call them to hand) will cost you extra but it’s worth it for a rare chance to get up close and personal with these handsome birds. Your own digs will be in one of the traditional colourful wooden wagons, now all spruced up with plenty of creature comforts. There’s no electricity but you’ll have lanterns and solar-powered fairy lights, along with a woodburning stove to keep things cosy (it’s also mighty handy as a place to boil water for your morning cuppa). Bedding and bottled water are provided, but you’ll need to bring towels. Trad-style washing facilities are in the wagons, and there’s a proper loo close by too. If you fancy cooking yourself up an alfresco feast you’ve got the choice of a barbecue, an open fire and a gas burner, along with outdoor tables for a meal with a beaut backdrop. Should the DIY approach not appeal or the Welsh weather takes a turn you can always escape into town for a pub dinner or a curry.

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Valley View Falconry

Upper Llwyn Lane

Nantmel

Rhayader

Powys

Wales

LD6 5PE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.29746°N
-3.43034°W

Nearest transport

Coach

10.5 mi Black Lion Hotel

10.6 mi Post Office

11.4 mi The Groe

Rail

4.4 mi Llandrindod Rail Station

4.9 mi Pen-y-Bont Rail Station

7.1 mi Dolau Rail Station

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Should you not be able to do the site’s falconry day, you can see some of the splendid birds over at Wales’ first official red kite feeding centre on Gigrin Farm, 10 minutes away. Other good spots for birdwatchers (and those who just fancy a walk) are Gilfach Nature Reserve and Elan Valley Estate, both around 15 minutes from the site. Evening badger hunts and bug safaris are also held at Elan Valley – check for details of current events. If you’re keen to head for the hills on horseback, there’s a riding centre 15 minutes away that can sort that for you, and give your nippers a taster of pony riding. Should you prefer to stay closer to the ground, try your luck at the local fishing ponds or the River Wye (for which you’ll need to pop into the local newsagent for a permit). It goes without saying that there are some fab walks around these parts, taking in rivers, waterfalls and craggy hills as you go. If you’ve got canoes, launch them on the River Wye from Rhyader or any number of spots nearby; if not there’s a rental centre 45 minutes away. While in Rhyader, don’t miss a visit to Welsh Royal Crystal, to see the production of handmade crystal in action.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberystwyth North	28.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	28.9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Clarach South	29 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Borth	29.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 27 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 28.2 mi

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National Trust

Cwmmau Farmhouse 18.3 mi

Croft Castle and Parkland 26.3 mi

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Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Nantmel - Bwlch Mawr - Nantmel 1.1 mi

Lower Cwmhir - Camlo Hill - Rhiw Garn - Lower Cwmhir 2.1 mi

Abbeycwmhir - Great Bank - Glyndwr Way - Abbeycwmhir 2.9 mi

Rhayader - River Wye - RSPB Reserve - Gigrin Quarry 3.4 mi

Rhayader - Glanllyn - Treheslog Farm - Rhayader 3.7 mi

Local events

The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)
Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire 20.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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What attractions are near Valley View Falconry? Should you not be able to do the site’s falconry day, you can see some of the splendid birds over at Wales’ first official red kite feeding centre on Gigrin Farm, 10 … Read more