Overview of Valley View, Glamping Pod ..
If you are looking for a Glamping Pod with one of the best views Mid Wales has to offer then look no further!Located near the quaint market town of Rhayader, this property is in an excellent location as a base for exploring the neighbouring Elan Valley & Gilfach Nature Reserve.
Thinking of a more relaxing stay? Submerge yourself in the private hot tub & take in the outlook of the rolling hills & valleys (& if you're lucky, catch a glimpse of the Highland Cows that reside in the neighbouring fields too!). The outdoor area is fully enclosed which is the perfect place to let your four legged friend roam freely. On the patio you can also find outdoor seating for alfresco dining as well as a fire pit, click here to view our Log Packages which can be pre ordered for your stay!
Inside the property itself you will find an open plan area which really maximises the space. The kitchen area comes complete with kettle, toaster, microwave, two ring hob, fridge with small freezer compartment & a dishwasher. Tuck into a tasty takeaway or that favourite, home cooked meal on the dining table then kick back and relax on the the comfy sofa in front of the TV.
The plush comfy double bed at the back of the property is that perfect place for that much needed early night or even better, the lie in you have been looking forward to for so long!
In the bathroom you will find a walk in shower, flushing WC & hand basin as well as a heated towel rail.
What's more, these fabulous HAMPERS are available to pre order at this property, please order 2 weeks in advance.
Are you planning a stay for a large group? Or wish to holiday as a couple of families? We have a variety of properties on the same site so check them out if you wish to book multiple accommodations.
Meadow View, Woodland View, Mountain View
Shepherds View, Hillside View, Ivys Way, Marches Way, Highland View
Foxes View, Hares View, Badgers View, Otters View, Rabbits View, Hedgehogs View, Burrow View
Eating & Drinking..
Planning a holiday to Valley View 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 Crown Inn, Rhayader (2 miles)
A pet friendly Pub and Restaurant with a private and secluded Beer Garden
01597 811099
The Elan Hotel, Rhayader (2 miles)
Always a warm welcome at the Elan, serving food and drinks daily.
01597 811208
The Bell, Llanyre (8 miles)
The restaurant menu reflects the emphasis on our use of locally sourced ingredients producing fresh flavours that Wales has to offer.
01597 823959
The Unicorn Hotel, Llanidloes (10 miles)
Menus offer a variety of dishes, gluten free, vegetarian & Vegan dishes are also available.
01686 411188
The Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells (12 miles)
The Head-Chef is committed to providing unforgettable dining experiences, creating mouth-watering seasonal dishes from the finest local Welsh ingredients.
01597 823700
Cafes
Ty Morgans Coffee Shop, Rhayader (2 miles)
A fresh and local Coffee Shop, Serving hand roasted coffees, hot food and fresh salads!
01597 811666
The Lost Arc, Rhayader (2 miles)
Venue. Café. Arts Centre. Serving wholesome homemade food and delicious coffee.
01597 811226
Penbont House, Elan Valley (6 miles)
Homemade cakes & food with a beautiful view from the conservatory of the Garreg Ddu reservoir.
01597 811515
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 (2 miles)
Serving pizzas, kebabs, burgers & chips until 10/11pm.
01597 810641
Evans Plaice, Rhayader (2 miles)
Local fish & chip shop.
01597 810317
Wing's Chinese Takeaway, Rhayader (2 miles)
Chinese cuisine.
01597 810178
Fabians Kitchen, Llandrindod Wells (12 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
Watsons Family Butchers, Rhayader (2 miles)
Local butchers selling fresh, local meats.
01597 714518
Crumptons, Rhayader (2 miles)
Local fruit & veg shop full of fresh produce.
01597 810838
Co-Op, Rhayader (2 miles)
Perfect for any essentials or ingredients you may need during your stay.
Tesco, Llandrindod Wells (12 miles)
Large supermarket.
Things To Do ..
Check out some recommended places to visit in the locality of Valley View ..
Elan Valley, Rhayader (5 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 (4 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 byâ.
Lion Royal Trekking Centre, Rhayader (2 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 (3 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 (10 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!
Devils Bridge, Pontarfynach (26 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 Valley View 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 2pm - £40
- From 3pm - £20
'Late Check Out' is offered at the following rates:
- By 11am - £25
- By 12pm - £50
Please let us know if you wish to add either of these to your booking and payment is to be made at the time of ordering this with us.
Maid Service
Valley View offers a 'Maid Service' at £20 per day. Maid service includes cleaning the property, turning down the beds, as well as replacing any dirty towels and replenishing any other products. Upon booking please add to the notes which day you would like this service or message us to book.
Pet Friendly
Valley View is a pet friendly and accepts up to 2 dogs. There is no enclosed garden with this property so dogs are to be kept on leads whilst outside.
At no time are any dogs to be left inside the property unattended, the site is located on a working farm, please be mindful & careful around the livestock with dogs.
Additional pets may be permitted at extra cost, contact us for further information & charges.
Sleeping Arrangements
One double bed.
Linen & Towels
All bed linen is provided.
1 hand towel & 1 bath sheet are provided per guest.
If using the hot tub we recommend also bringing your own towels too!
Cots & Highchairs
We are happy to provide a travel cot & a high chair 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
Valley View 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
The kitchen comes complete with hobs, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, toaster & kettle.
We leave for all guests, a tea towel, sponge & cloth, tea coffee & sugar, fairy liquid, coffee for the machine, a glass bottle of locally sourced milk & a pack of the ever popular Welsh Tregroes Waffles.
Top Tip: Place one of the Tregroes Waffles over your cup of tea or coffee to leave a soft, gooey waffle which is even more delicious!
In the cupboards you will find: mugs, water glasses, wine glasses, bowls, dinner plates & tea plates as well as cutlery. For cooking, baking trays, utensils, mixing bowls, oven dishes.
Bathroom
In the bathroom you will find a shower, hand sink, flushing toilet & heated towel rail as well two rolls of toilet paper & hand soap.
Hampers
Valley View 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
Valley View is heated with radiators.
Parking
There is parking space for 2 cars at the property, parking on the grassed area is not permitted at any time.
Electric Cars
Charging of electric cars is not permitted at the property. There is a car charging station located in the town of Rhayader in Dark Lane Car Park, Rhayader, LD6 5DD
Meet Gemma, Ben and Jake..
Valley View is a property owned by Gemma, Ben & Jake. Along with Ben & Jakes father, Howell and his grand children, three generations work to keep the site and guest experience above satisfactory, it really is a family run business!
Ben, Gemma and their 3 children live just down the road from the 'The Views' site, so they are never far away if you have any questions or enquiries about your stay.
On site, there are Underground Houses, Shepherds Huts & other Glamping Pod's as well as the HolidaysWales Agency Office, so don't be afraid to drop in and say 'Hi' & if you wish to book again we can offer a 10% discount on a return stay!
'The Views' is run along side a beef and sheep farm, so you’ll see lots of our four legged friends around the place.
This property is located on a working farm.
Lovely weekend away in a remote place
Reviewed on 27/11/2023
| Had a wonderful, relaxing weekend with my partner. The views were incredible. The places we went to eat were amazing (The Bill & Heifer). The hot tub was a little confusing to figure out, some instructions might’ve benefited us since neither of us had really been in one before. But after a little Google search we figured it out. Overall a really nice weekend away. |
Little oasis
Reviewed on 17/09/2023
We had the most amazing week away at Valley View Pod. The location is like being on your own private land with stunning views, the garden was a lot bigger than expected and was secure for our 2 dogs who loved running around playing (1 lab / spaniel and 1 collie). An added bonus was how there were bushes and small trees all around the perimeter, meaning you couldn’t see your neighbours (couldn’t really hear them either). The only thing I would say is if you had a small dog, it could definitely escape the garden through the wire around the fence or under / through the vehicle gate!
On arrival, the pod was immaculate, it had everything you would need including cooking utensils, plates, glasses etc. The fridge / freezer space was perfect for the week. The bed was super comfortable too, the shower was relatively small but useable and considering its just a pod, the bathroom itself was actually quite spacious. It was easy to get the key and it was great that both doors opened, letting more air in on a hot day. It was lovely to have a patio area with seating, we ate most breakfasts and dinners here, overlooking the valley. The hot tub also had views of the valley and was ready for when we arrived. Someone would come most, if not everyday, and clean the filter out which was fab. We used the hottub everyday bar 1, when it rained, I was obsessed.
We really didn’t want to leave, we were in our own little oasis and we have already said that we are going to try and make it a yearly or 2 yearly holiday and bring some friends along. Value for money is incredible and one of the things that drew us here in the first place. Would 100% recommend, the best stay.
Relaxing
Reviewed on 05/08/2023
Lovely clean pod, very impressive garden that’s fully enclosed and room to park the car on the same plot. Being able to see the valley from the Hot tub was a bonus. Such a relaxing stay. Will stay here again.
So lovely and peaceful, but a great location
Reviewed on 04/08/2023
Really enjoyable stay, hosts have thought of everything. Lots of places to visit locally but such a lovely site and cabin that I could spend the day there trying to catch the sun while the dog pottered around in the generous garden completely safely.
Although the weather wasn’t the greatest, I still had a lovely stay and I’ve already booked to return.
Fantastic!
Reviewed on 15/07/2023
Fantastic stay, lovely location and views. Very close to the town. Looking forward to our next stay.
Lovely & clean
Reviewed on 28/06/2023
Perfect location with amazing views and quiet but only a short drive to nearby town and walking places. The actual place is lovely and clean with a large garden for the dog to explore and the hot tub is great in the evening. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Warm & comfortable
Reviewed on 31/03/2023
The pod was lovely and clean, warm and comfortable, had everything you needed in it .Hot tub was ready and waiting for us to enjoy 😁.
A lovely couple of days, would highly recommend to everyone,
Refreshing
Reviewed on 24/01/2023
We couldn’t have had a better time!!! Such a beautiful location and waking up to the view of the mountains was so refreshing. We will be coming back as soon as we can. 100/100.
Amazing, relaxing, homely
Reviewed on 20/01/2023
An absolutely gorgeous getaway! The views were surreal and it was an amazing, relaxing, homely cabin. It was extremely clean and the attention to detail with the fairy lights and snacks were excellent. Cannot wait to come back that is for sure! An extremely satisfied couple!
Stunning views
Reviewed on 16/01/2023
Spotless
Reviewed on 03/01/2023
Had the most wonderful stay! The pod was spotless and warm on arrival. The check in instructions were clear. We didn’t need to speak to any staff during our stay.
The view was beautiful! Would have stayed longer if we could!
Perfect getaway
Reviewed on 23/11/2022
Stayed 2 nights and it was exactly like the photos. Check in was nice and easy and the staff we interacted with were really friendly and welcoming. Perfect get away for a few nights if you just want to relax and go on walks.
Extremely clean and tidy
Reviewed on 16/11/2022
We had a lovely few days in Valley View Pod for my partners Birthday. The views are incredible even with not so nice weather. The Pod and hot tub are extremely clean and tidy.
We can’t wait to return!
Lovely stay
Reviewed on 08/11/2022
We have had such a lovely stay at Valley view. We even managed to spot some fireworks from the pod! The perfect and much needed retreat from the city – nothing to improve and we’ll be back! Thank you!
Picture Postcard
Reviewed on 10/10/2022
The pods are well equipped and the little extras like washing up liquid, bin liner and the coffee, tea and milk just added to the stay.
The views are picture postcard and the hot tub an added bonus.
Excellent
Reviewed on 13/07/2022
Excellent location for exploring the area, the local town of Rhayader has everything you could need and the Pod itself is well equipped and the hot tub an added bonus.
Beautiful Site
Reviewed on 06/07/2022
Waking up to the most beautiful view every morning was the icing on the cake of a stunning holiday – thank you!