Padarn's Hut

You’re going to want to spend most of your time in the hot tub while holidaying here, but if you do have some time to space there’s plenty in the Powys area to have a gander at. Start with investigating the local region’s past at stately pads like the neo-Elizabethan house Abbey Cwmhir Hall (20 minutes' drive) before moving onto Powis Castle (20 minutes), a massive medieval building that manages to be both a fortress and a country mansion. If horticultural rather than historical explores are preferred, get a glimpse of Glansevern Hall Gardens (half an hour) on the River Severn’s banks, then pile up on plants at the Coed-Y-Dinas garden centre (35 minutes). Like your nature a bit wilder? Check out Llandrindod Wells Lake (20 minutes), join the Glyndwr's Way walking trail (15 minutes) or canter through the countryside on a horse from the Underhill riding centre (20 minutes). Top towns to go a little out of your way for once you’re done with strolling through the splendid scenery include Ludlow with its Tudor houses and the book-themed settlement of Hay-on-Wye (both an hour away).