Overview of Daffodil Pod ..
Daffodil Pod is one of six luxury lodges with hot tubs near the Elan Valley. This dog friendly accommodation near Rhayader with enclosed garden has plenty of options for fresh air, views and meals out nearby.Perfect as a cosy place to retreat after exploring the magnificent landscape, Daffodil Pod also suits well earned rest and relaxation!
Only a couple of miles walk from your pod, Gilfach Nature Reserve makes a peaceful place for a picnic. The sequence of Victorian Dams at the Elan Valley are also a stones throw away. While the market town of Rhayader has cafes, pubs and shops offering all sorts of treats!
This property sleeps up to 4 guests with one sumptuous King Size Bed and the choice of another king size bed or twin single beds - as per your requirements.
Perfect for a couples retreat or dog friendly family getaway, Daffodil Pod has a modern open-plan kitchen and living area complete with dining table, smart TV (with Netflix) and two comfy sofas. The kitchen has all the mod-cons including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and plenty of storage tucked beneath lovely marble work surfaces.
Daffodil Pod has a bright and modern shower room with a flushing toilet. No more trips across a field in the night! This is luxury glamping!
What's more, these fabulous HAMPERS are available at this property, please order 2 weeks in advance
Whether you're enjoying a family holiday in Wales or an a dog friendly couples retreat, you are surrounded by beautiful countryside and walks with spectacular mountain views.
Daffodil Pod's secure garden also gives you peace of mind. Your dogs or little ones can play in the fresh air as you watch them from the bubbles of your hot tub! Adding that precious restful feeling, whether you're preparing salads for the barbecue or relaxing on the outdoor seating with a book.
A maximum of 41 people can be accommodated between the Glamping Pods, Shepherd's Huts and Ger Yr Afon Cottage. Why not book a few properties and have a group getaway or special celebration.
Pods: Daisy, Bluebell, Buttercup, Primrose, Snowdrop Daffodil (Above)
Shepherd's Huts: Tulip, Poppy, Lily, Sunflower, Rose & Mayflower
Cottage: Ger Yr Afon
Planning a stay for a celebration? Or would like to have breakfast in the fridge ready for your arrival? Check out what this property can offer here.
*Please Note: Although dogs are welcome, they are NOT to be left unattended in the property*
Eating & Drinking..
Planning a holiday to Daffodil and would like to know some of the best places to eat out? Or eat in at your property?Have a look at some of our recommendations from fine dining to pub grub to hand delivered food platters - we have got it all covered here!
Eating Out
The Lost Arc, Rhayader, (3 miles)Venue. Café. Arts Centre. Serving wholesome homemade food and delicious coffee.
01597 811226
The Crown Inn, Rhayader, (3 miles)
A pet friendly Pub and Restaurant with a private and secluded Beer Garden
01597 811099
The Unicorn Hotel, Llanidloes (9 miles)
Menus offer a variety of dishes, gluten free, vegetarian & Vegan dishes are also available.
01686 411188
Ty Morgans Coffee Shop, Rhayader, (3 miles)
A fresh and local Coffee Shop, Serving hand roasted coffees, hot food and fresh salads!
01597 811666
Penbont House, Elan Valley (10 miles)
Homemade cakes & food with a beautiful view from the conservatory of the Garreg Ddu reservoir.
01597 811515
The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells, (14 miles)
The Head-Chef is committed to providing unforgettable dining experiences, creating mouth-watering seasonal dishes from the finest local Welsh ingredients.
01597 823700
Eating In
Farmgate2kitchenplate (delivery to property)From afternoon teas to BBQ boxes, Mair strives to produce homemade, sustainable & seasonable food with low food miles & full traceability.
The Little Welsh Kitchen (delivery to property)
Offering beautifully presented grazing platters & pudding boxes, Sas uses the freshest of produce, trying to grow her own when possible.
Takeaways
Turkish Delight, Rhayader (3 miles)Serving pizzas, kebabs, burgers & chips until 10/11pm.
01597 810641
Evans Plaice, Rhayader (3 miles)
Local fish & chip shop.
01597 810317
Wing's Chinese Takeaway, Rhayader (3 miles)
Chinese cuisine.
01597 810178
Fabians Kitchen, Llandrindod Wells (14 miles)
Inspired by the ingredients available to us Fabian mixes elegant cuisine with the spices and flavours of good quality food to create a classic dining experience.
01597 824642
Local Shops / Supermarkets
Watson Family Butcher, Rhayader (3 miles)Local butchers selling fresh, local meats.
01597 810342
Crumptons, Rhayader (3 miles)
Local fruit & veg shop full of fresh produce.
01597 810838
Co-Op, Rhayader (3 miles)
Perfect for any essentials or ingridients you may need during your stay.
Tesco, Llandrindod Wells (14 miles)
Large supermarket.
Things To Do ..
Our 'Things To Do' page has lots of places to go and sites to see but here you will find recommended places in the locality of Daffodil ..
Elan Valley, Rhayader (6 miles)
Drive, walk explore the amazing scenery and views that the Elan Valley has to offer, you will find a Visitors Centre for any information you may need whilst visiting as well as play area for children.
To check out Cycle Hire prices click here.
Gilfach Nature Reserve, Rhayader (2 miles)
Take a trip to Gilfach Nature Reserve, where you will find over 400 acres of open moorland, flower rich grassland and oak woodland, offering a circular nature trail and a great place to enjoy a picnic at one of the spots and simply relax and let the world go by.
Lion Royal Trekking Centre, Rhayader (6 miles)
Situated in the Elan Valley taking different routes through the hills, valleys, rivers and woodlands each day. Exploring parts of the area that would be difficult to get to on foot, giving you the opportunity to experience the views, wildlife and tranquillity that the Elan Valley has to offer on horseback. All levels of riding ability from novice to advanced riders. (Seasonal Availability)
Red Kite Feeding Centre, Rhayader (4 miles)
Watch hundreds of Red Kites feeding daily, a truly breath taking spectacle. The Centre is located in beautiful countryside with a Coffee Shop, Gift Shop & Picnic Site.
Quackers Indoor Play Centre, Newbridge On Wye (12 miles)
Indoor soft play centre for children, dine out there at the Cowshed Cafe!
Llandrindod Wells Boathouse, Llandrindod Wells (12 miles)
Paddle board, kayak or hire Dragon Boats from the boat house or simply take a stroll around the lake!
The Rock Spa at The Metropole, Llandrindod Wells (12 Miles)
Treat yourself! If kayaking on the lake isn't quite what you had in mind, leave them to it! While you indulge in the pools, sauna and spa treatments at The Rock Spa.
Devils Bridge, Pontarfynach (24 miles)
Take a walk to view some of Wales’ most famous waterfalls and bridges and while visiting dine out at The Hafod Hotel. If you have the whole day, why not hop on the Rheidol Railway, a restored steam train that takes a scenic route to the seaside town of Aberystwyth.
Spring Rock Fishery, Crossgates (11 miles)
Two-and-a-half acre specimen carp lake set in in stunning rural setting with anglers’ pods.
Additional Information ..
Do you want to know a little bit more on what Daffodil has included before arriving?Then look no further we have all the information you could possibly need right here!
Check In / Check Out
Standard check in is from 4pm & check out is by 10am.
This property offers 'Early Check In' at the following rates:
- From 12pm - £80
- From 1pm - £60
- From 2pm - £40
- From 3pm - £20
'Late Check Out' is offered at the following rates:
- By 11am - £35
- By 12pm - £70
Please let us know if you wish to add any of these to your booking and payment is to be made at the time of ordering this with us.
Maid Service
Daffodil offers a 'Maid Service' at £30 per property. Maid service includes cleaning the property, turning down the beds, as well as replacing any dirty towels and replenishing any other amenities. Upon booking please add to the notes which day you would like this service or message us to book.Pet Friendly
Daffodil is a pet friendly and accepts up to 2 dogs and also has an enclosed garden for safety!
At no time are any dogs to be left inside the property unattended, please be mindful & careful around any livestock with dogs.
Additional pets may be permitted at extra cost, contact us for further information & charges.
Sleeping Arrangements
There are 2 bedrooms in Daffodil- 1 x King Size Bed
- The second bedroom can either be made to a 1 King Size Bed or 2 x Single Beds.
Linen & Towels
All bed linen is provided.One hand towel & 1 bath sheet are provided per guest.
If using the hot tub we recommend also bringing your own towels too!
A hairdryer is also available upon request.
Cots & Highchairs
Travel cots & a high chairs for your stay can be provided for your stay. These are to be booked through us prior to your stay.The travel cots do not have bedding included.
Hot Tub & Outside Area
Daffodil has its own private hot tub, what better way to relax during your stay then making full use of this whilst admiring the beautiful view!Please be mindful that they may not be quite up to temperature when you first arrive.
There is outside seating & also a fire pit at the property, we offer Log Packages which can be found on our 'Hampers' page.
Kitchen
On your arrival, you will find complimentary tea, coffee, sugar & a glass bottle of locally sourced milk. A tea towel, sponge & cloth, some dishwasher tablets and fairy liquid, just to help get you started on your self-catering holiday.Bathroom
In the bathroom you will find a shower, hand sink, flushing toilet & heated towel rail as well as 2 rolls of toilet paper & hand soap.Hampers
Daffodil offers the Hampers that we have listed on our 'Hampers' page.
Please let us know if you wish to order any of these 2 weeks prior to check in.
Wi-Fi
This property has Wi-Fi with good signal but occasionally intermittent.Heating
Daffodil is heated with under floor heating.Parking
There is parking space for 2 cars at the property, parking on the grassed area is not permitted at anytime.
Meet Joe & Becky..
Joe & Becky along with their 2 little boys Syd and Charlie are the ones you can expect to meet during your stay. Both Joe and Becky have worked hard to provide you with 6 Luxury Glamping Pods and 4 Luxury Shepherds Huts on one site, they have something for you all with many booking multiple properties for group get together's.
Joe and Becky have lived in the area all of their lives so have lots of local knowledge if you need any help during your stay.
They also own a small Bungalow called Ger Yr Afon which is just across the road from the Glamping Site which is also used as a Holiday Let.
Amazing time!
Reviewed on 19/08/2023
Our 2nd visit to Daffodil and had another amazing time, very clean , comfortable and friendly staff, the hot tub is amazing with wonderful views, back again next year!
Amazing, would stay again!
Reviewed on 31/03/2023
We went with our 7 week old baby and dog and it was the perfect space! Great for the dog and lovely and clean for the baby! And the hot tub was great for us during baby’s nap time. Easy to access and plenty to do around – will be back!
Fantastic
Reviewed on 31/08/2022
I have to say the pod was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Wales, I am very confident we will be back and certainly will consider using your facility.
10 out of 10
Reviewed on 22/07/2022
We had a fabulous stay. The pod was wonderful immaculate. Loved the hot tub. Would definitely recommend to family and friends 10 out of 10. We hope to stay again
Clean & tidy
Reviewed on 16/06/2022
Thank you we had a lovely 3 night stay in Daffodil it was in a great spot and the pod was just perfect it had everything that we needed and it was so clean and tidy we liked the gated area around the pod as it was great to keep our dog Oscar safe. We will most definitely recommend to friends and family and would like to come back ourselves one da
Everything we needed
Reviewed on 30/05/2022
Thank you so much, we had the best stay and had so many friends and family asking where it was we stayed… really was amazing and very very clean, we didn’t need to move if we didn’t want to as the property had everything we needed. Our dog has just had surgery a week before our stay and she loved every minute of rest in the large garden. Thank you again honestly can not recommend enough
Exploring
Reviewed on 28/05/2022
Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We really enjoyed our stay at Daffodil. We wish we could of stayed a little longer. Our sausage dog, Louie loved playing with his ball in the enclosed garden and we enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub after a day exploring. The fresh milk in the fridge when we arrived was an added bonus. We will definitely be returning.
Fantastic Time
Reviewed on 16/03/2022
Thanks for your email, we had a fantastic time. The pod was really well equipped, clean and cosy and we really enjoyed our stay. The local area was lovely and we enjoyed exploring. We would definitely come back again.