Rhayader

Marches Way

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

2 Guests

HOT TUB | PET FRIENDLY | PARKING | FIRE PIT | VIEWS

Marches Way – Shepherd’s Hut Retreat

Escape to the heart of Wales for a truly romantic getaway at Marches Way. Nestled on the peaceful outskirts of Rhayader, this charming Shepherd’s Hut is the perfect hideaway for couples seeking relaxation and a touch of countryside magic.

Thoughtfully designed and fully equipped with all the essentials, this cosy retreat offers a warm welcome. Step inside your ground-floor haven to find everything you need for a comfortable week away.

Unpack and unwind with a cup of tea, best enjoyed outdoors as you soak in the stunning rural views. The compact kitchen features a hob, microwave, and fridge—ideal for preparing intimate meals when you're not sampling the local dining scene.

Share quiet moments at the dining table before retreating to the inviting double bed, perfectly positioned for a restful night.

Outside, your own enclosed garden awaits, complete with a private hot tub. Whether you're basking in the sunshine or stargazing under clear night skies, Marches Way promises a memorable stay in every season.

?NOTE: Please note this property is located next to Cwmythig Moto Cross Track, there are events running on the following dates: Wednesday 28th May, Friday 1st-Sunday 4th August, Sunday 28th September

  • Eating & Drinking

    Eating & Drinking..

    Planning a holiday to Marches Way 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

    Hiraeth, Llanidloes, (11 Miles)
    Focussing on delicious, freshly cooked food, not fast food.
    01686 449587

    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

    Ty Penbont, Elan Valley (12 miles)
    Located in the picturesque this eatery is serving hand roasted coffees, hot food and fresh salads! The perfect pit stop!
    01597 811666

    The Lost Arc, Rhayader (2 miles)
    Venue. Café. Arts Centre. Serving wholesome homemade food and delicious coffee.
    01597 811226

    The Coach House Cafe, Gwystre (4 miles)
    Home made cakes & food with great service
    01597 457001

    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.
  • Essentials

    Additional Information ..

    Do you want to know a little bit more on what Marches Way 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.

    Pet Friendly

    Marches Way is a pet friendly and accepts up to 2 dogs. There is an enclosed garden for this property.
    At no time are any dogs to be left inside the property unattended, dogs are not permitted on the furniture. 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

    Marches Way 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!
    The hot tubs are emptied, cleaned & re filled at every change over - 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, 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 and hand soap.

    Wi-Fi

    This property has Wi-Fi with good signal but occasionally intermittent.

    Heating

    Marches Way 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

  • Your Hosts

    Meet Gemma, Ben and Jake..

    Marches Way 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 & 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.

  • Things To Do

    Things To Do ..

    Check out some recommended places to visit in the locality of Marches Way ..

    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 by?.

    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!

    Beyond Breakout, Newtown (23 miles)
    Outdoor & mobile escape games are your ticket to adventure, where players of all ages dive into a world of puzzles and challenges, unlocking skills they never knew they had!
    01686 449172

    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.

    Small Breeds Farm, Kington (28 miles)
    A fabulous place to explore and interact with a superb collection of friendly miniature and rare breed animals.
    01544 231109

    Spring Rock Fishery, Crossgates (11 miles)
    Two-and-a-half acre specimen carp lake set in in stunning rural setting with anglers’ pods.

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Perfect 4.8/5

We really loved it here! Was hard to leave this beautiful place. The hut was super cosy and clean. It had everything you needed and more. Microwave, toaster, minifridge, plates, glasses, cutlery, tv, towels,... . The first night the water from the shower was a bit hot, but the next day it was fixed already. Also used the hot tub, was lovely and clean, easy to use. We loved how the bed was positioned in the hut. Definitely value for money!!

Jana Vos | 07 February 2025

Views for days 5/5

This was the second time we had stayed at marches way and will not be the last . Nice and clean and has everything we need and the views are amazing! Secure garden makes it nice and easy to relax knowing the dogs arent going anywhere.

Stephen Davies | 04 November 2024

Second time visiting 5/5

This is our second time visiting,previosuly staying in highland view. Again could not fault our stay and have already said we will be coming back! We have fallen in love with the place

Beth Roberts | 28 September 2024

Weekend break 3.2/5

Customer service was shocking i spoke to pip on the phone and via email she was very rude ans unhelpful. Bed was uncomfortable pillows old and uncomfortable, definitely not "luxury" No coffee machine as advertised nor the freshly sourced milk in glass bottle as advertised. Dogs maybe welcome but they are not pet unfriendly, notes left inside saying strictly no dogs on any of the furniture. Only on arrival are you told by notes again that you are to strip beds apon leaving, recycle rubbish and clean the property and be out by 10am. I found it to strict and conditioned couldnt relax and enjoy our selfs in fear of losing the £200 deposit they take. I would not recommend or return. Definitely not worth the money

Rebecca Gray | 03 September 2024

Lovely anniversary break 4.8/5

Lovely cabin and hot tub. Very clean and well maintained. Excellent for dog as had large enclosed garden

Olivia Gregory | 24 July 2024

Calm and relaxing 5/5

It’s lovely space to stay with your pets . Jacuzzi nice as well , very quiet place to enjoy sounds of nature.

Pavelas Smilgevicius | 21 May 2024

Perfection 4.8/5

Absolutely LOVED my stay at Marches Way, just the escape needed. The hut is small but perfectly formed, comfortable, and well equipped with views for miles. 100% will return.

CERI MORGANS | 04 May 2024

Pictures don’t do it justice. Beyond perfect, stunning place to stay. 4.7/5

Stayed 3 nights here and it was a shame we didn’t book for more! Absolutely beautiful place to stay, everything was perfect about it and the added bonus of the hot tub was amazing. The homemade raspberry lemonade was a lovely touch and it was really nice to! The massive enclosed garden was perfect to let your dog/s roam around freely. Already spoke about coming back to stay with my partner as it was that good!

Ben Norrie | 07 October 2023

Lovely shepherds hut with beautiful views 5/5

This is the second time we have stayed at the marches and it didn’t disappoint. we love the location, the peacefulness of the site and the hut is beautiful. The hot tub is a bonus. Ideal spot for visiting Elan valley for a spot of cycling and taking in the beauty of our wonderful country.

Dawn Mills | 05 September 2023

Short break 4/5

Lovely place very peaceful. The dogs loved running around in the enclosed garden. Unfortunately the weather was against us during our stay which made it difficult to enjoy outside time and the hut was a lot smaller than we expected.

Jay Wallis | 11 July 2023

Lovely Short Stay 4.8/5

This was my first time going on a solo shirt break and it didn’t disappoint. I wish I booked to stay longer. Marches Way and its location were peaceful and stunning, surrounded by the countrysides of Rhayader and in close driving proximity to Elan Valley. Thank you for a wonderful stay, I can’t wait to return in the future!

Alicia Stannard | 20 June 2023

Marches Way 5/5

We stayed for a long weekend and wish we booked longer! We couldn’t fault anything! The property itself was beautiful, very clean and provided us with everything we needed! The views were perfect too! The secure garden was perfect for our pup - was so lovely to let him run around and not have to worry! We will be booking again!

Brittany Bate | 06 June 2023

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