Welshpool

The Prancing Pony

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

4 Guests

HOT TUB | PET FRIENDLY | PARKING | VIEWS

The Prancing Pony – A Peaceful Underground Retreat in the Heart of Wales

Tucked into the rolling hills of the Welsh countryside, The Prancing Pony offers a truly unique and tranquil escape. This charming underground hideaway is the ideal retreat for couples or small families looking to unwind and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Beautifully presented and full of character, this one-bedroom retreat sleeps up to four guests. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed open-plan living area that makes the most of the cosy space. The well-equipped kitchenette includes everything you need—from a hob and fridge to a kettle and toaster—perfect for preparing anything from a picnic lunch to a comforting evening meal.

Relax on the plush sofa and enjoy a movie on the wall-mounted TV, or simply settle in for a quiet evening. At the rear of the property, the inviting king-size bed provides the perfect spot for a lazy morning lie-in. Need space for extra guests? The sofa converts into a double bed, offering additional sleeping arrangements for up to two more.

The stylish bathroom features a modern walk-in shower, giving you a fresh start to your day before heading out to explore.

Outside, The Prancing Pony is surrounded by peaceful green fields and unspoiled views. Enjoy alfresco dining on the patio furniture, then sink into the warm bubbles of your private hot tub with a glass of something special as you take in the tranquillity around you. It’s the ultimate space to relax, reset, and reconnect.

What makes this retreat even more special is its sustainable energy source—powered by the family’s own hydroelectric system, The Prancing Pony is as eco-friendly as it is enchanting.

Looking to venture out? You’re just a short drive from some of Wales’ most scenic spots, including the majestic Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall and the beautiful Lake Vyrnwy.

The Prancing Pony is also pet-friendly, so your four-legged companions are welcome too—just remember to keep them on a lead when outside, as the property is located on a working farm with livestock.

Whether you're planning a romantic weekend or a peaceful family break, The Prancing Pony promises a memorable and magical stay in rural Mid Wales.

  • Eating & Drinking

    Eating & Drinking..

    Planning a holiday to The Prancing Pony and wondering where to eat?

    Eating Out

    Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant (1 mile)
    Enjoy fine food & wines in the Restaurant and in the conservatory overlooking the garden.
    01691 780210

    The Hand Inn, Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant (1 mile)
    Family friendly public house serving food & drinks.
    01691 780289

    The Station Grill, Llansantffraid (8 miles)
    Recently refurbished bar & restaurant located in the beautiful Powys village.
    01691 828478

    The Green Inn, Llangedwyn (4 miles)
    A popular modern country pub & restaurant, welcoming both new & existing customers.
    01691 828234

    The West Arms, Llanarmon Dyffryn-Ceiriog (4 miles)
    Warm hospitality serving food with locally sourced produce.
    01691 600665

    Takeaways

    The Market Square Fish & Chips, Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant (1 mile)
    Local fish & chip shop.
    01691 780444

    Little India, Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant (1 mile)
    Indian cuisine.
    01691 780008

    Golden Valley Chinese, Llanymynych (13 miles)
    Chinese cuisine takeaway.
    01691 830426

    Hampers

    The Prancing Pony offers hamper/packages via prior arrangement that can be delivered to your property prior to your check in.
    Please check out Little Boo or email Dawn on [email protected].

    Local Shops / Supermarkets

    The village of Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant has local grocery shops, butchers, newsagents and also a hairdressers.
  • Essentials

    Additional Information..

    Do you want to know a little bit more on what The Prancing Pony has included before arriving?

    Then look no further we have all the information you could possibly need right here!

    Check In / Check Out

    Check In is from 4pm and Check Out by 10am.
    You can request Early Check In through prior arrangement.

    Pet Friendly

    The Prancing Pony is a pet friendly and accepts up to 2 dogs.
    At no time are any dogs to be left inside the property unattended, please be mindful & careful around any livestock with dogs and keep on a lead when outside.

    Sleeping Arrangements

    1 x King Size Bed
    1 x Double Sofa Bed

    Linen & Towels

    All bed linen is provided.
    Towels are not supplied, you will be required to bring your own.

    Hot Tub

    The Prancing Pony 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 as they can take up to 8 hours to heat up on changeover day.

    Kitchen

    On your arrival, you will find complimentary tea, coffee, sugar & milk as well as salt & pepper.
    In the Kitchen you will find an oven, two ring hob, fridge, kettle & toaster.

    Shower Room

    In the shower room you will find a shower, hand sink, flushing toilet & heated towel rail as well as 2 rolls of toilet paper.

    Wi-Fi

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

    Parking

    There is parking space for one car at the property.
  • Your Hosts

    Meet Heather, Owain and Dafydd..

    Trewern Ganol is a beautiful family-run farm, managed by brothers Dafydd and Owain. Dafydd lives on-site with his wife Heather and their adorable son, Cillian.

    Heather brings a unique touch to the farm—she trains horses for film and television and also provides equine therapy to care homes, combining her love for animals with meaningful community work.

    Both Dafydd and Heather are based right on the farm, so they’re always nearby if you need anything during your stay.

    The Prancing Pony is nestled within Trewern Ganol farm, where you’ll be surrounded by a working countryside landscape filled with dairy cows, sheep, horses, and a few friendly goats.

    What makes this place even more special? The entire farm, including the magical underground homes, is powered by their own sustainable hydroelectric system.

    It’s a true escape to the countryside—peaceful, picturesque, and powered by nature.

  • Things To Do

    Things To Do..

    Check out recommended things to do in the locality of The Prancing Pony:

    Pistyll Rhaeadr, Llanrhaedr ym Mochnant (5 miles)
    Visit the highest waterfall in Wales located in the Berwyn Mountains. Lots of public footpaths to explore and a tea room to refuel in!

    Fantastic Funhouse, Oswestry (12 miles)
    A fantastic large soft play centre, situated within a beautiful grade two listed building, formerly the Cambrian Rail Works.

    Lake Vyrnwy, Llanwddyn (13 miles)
    A must see whilst staying in the area, walk, cycle or drive around the scenic lake. Or if you are looking for something more relaxing check out the spa or more thrill seeking the boating and water sports.

    Derwen Garden Centre, Guilsfield (15 miles)
    Visit the Farm Shop or stroll around the landscaped gardens, there is even a restaurant serving food daily and a gift shop!

    Park Hall Farm, Oswestry (16 miles)
    A countryside experience for all the family.

    Springhill Farm Riding Stables, Oswestry (16 miles)
    The riding stables situated on the Wales / England border, overlooking the Ceiriog Valley giving instant access to great off road riding on tracks, fields and bridleways.â??

    Powis Castle, Welshpool (19 miles)
    A mediaeval castle, fortress and grand Country house which has beautiful gardens and walks. If you're lucky you may spot a deer or two in the grounds!

    Coed Y Dinas, Welshpool (19 miles)
    Large and unique shopping centre created from old farm buildings. Whilst having a browse around all the fabulous aisles, check out Howards Restaurant serving hot and cold food as well as Sunday Lunch.

    Lakeside Golf Course, Garthmyl (23 miles)
    Golf course with restaurant and bar.

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Amazing 5/5

This place is a hidden Gem! Owners were so friendly and were great at communicating with us prior and during our stay. The House was lovely. Quiet, remote and peaceful. Really clean and well stocked with everything you needed. Hot tub was lovely. We will be staying again soon!

Zoe Millington | 03 June 2026

Never been so relaxed! 5/5

This was the best stay away from home we have had. The view, the privacy and the high level of comfort is unmatched. The prancing pony had everything we could possibly want. We are already planning our return!

Jeremy Colgate | 16 May 2026

Prancing pony 5/5

The prancing pony is a beautiful little hideaway from busy life. There are some lovely walks a short drive from the farm as well as directly from the farm itself. The pod itself is warm and cosy. The hot tub was a lovely way to relax in the evenings overlooking the countryside and listening to the stream right in your garden. Prancing pony is at the back so it feels completely private. The hosts were there if you needed anything but left you to it otherwise. If you need to fully relax and reset this is the perfect stay for you.

Guest | 28 March 2026

Perfect weekend away 5/5

Spent a weekend away here with my fiancé. It was the most perfect and peaceful weekend we both needed. The bed and pillows are so comfortable. The hot tub is fantastic and just thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend

Gareth Williams | 25 March 2026

Nice stay 5/5

We had a really nice stay at The Prancing Pony. We stopped for 3 nights towards the end of Feb. It is equipped with everything you need, kettle, toaster, oven, hob. There was a microwave under the bed but we did not need to use it. Beautiful views from the window of the Welsh hills, with a lovely stream right next to it. The hot tub is a fantastic addition. I didn’t think we would use it much being February but it was fantastic and it was the highlight of the stay. The only slight negative I have of the place is that the WiFi can be a bit intermittent, but we still managed to watch a film on the evenings on our firestick. All in all, a fantastic stay, 10/10 and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a peaceful stay in mid wales.

Conner Tomlinson | 25 February 2026

Place beautiful for families,very clean!! 5/5

A beautiful and very clean place! The atmosphere was relaxing, everything was well-maintained, and the staff was friendly. I truly enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend it.

Agim Axha | 06 January 2026

recommend a 4.8/5

We stayed in the Prancing pony for 4 nights. It was a great experience perfect location near water falls and clean comfortable pod to stay in. I would say it’s bit small for family of 4 but perfect for couples or family of 3. Everything we needed was there in the pod. Very relaxing hot tub and beautiful views. recommend

Harjinder Singh | 10 August 2025

Lovely little place to stay 3.8/5

Lovely little place to stay, bonus with the hot tub. Only could do with some coat hooks outside for wet coats! Loved the animals that surrounded you. Great little get away.

Rachel Kilyon | 31 May 2025

Pure escapism 4.8/5

We had the most wonderful time & really felt we were away from the stresses of life. The Prancing Pony is quirky, comfortable & the shower amazing. Having the hot tub was a lovely touch too & what a way to watch the sunset with a glass of wine! So lovely to have all the animals close by too! Host was lovely & welcoming. Only had to feed back front door not closing properly but only to help not because it was a problem. Can’t recommend this enough – just fantastic & a wonderful way to celebrate a silver wedding anniversary, away from it all! Thank you!!

Tanya James | 07 April 2025

Great place 5/5

Had a great stay peaceful private and comfortable everything we needed plenty to do in aera host very friendly great sat in hottub watch lambs playing

Dawn Bedford | 25 May 2024

Lovely quiet trip away 4.8/5

The prancing pony was amazing. It was not hard to find at all. When we arrived we met one of the hosts and he was very nice and informative. The place itself was virtually sound proof. We couldn’t hear anything outside at night. We were right next to a river and enjoyed sitting in the hanging chair and reading. The farm animals were a delight to watch. The closest village was only about a 20 minute walk away. But we barely needed to leave as we enjoyed just relaxing in the place and hot tub so much. If you wanna get away from everything and just relax then I highly recommend the prancing pony.

William Hawke | 06 May 2024

Hobbit house prancing pony 4.3/5

This was a very quirky and fun stay! The kids loved it. The hot tub was amazing plus the views were stunning and very peaceful. There was a slight damp smell but that didn’t affect the use of the property. The shower could do with a bath mat and a boot stand outside for your wet & muddy wellies!

Faye Donaldson | 11 April 2024

Lovely Little Find 4.3/5

The Prancing Pony was cosy, cute and in a very peaceful location. The hot tub was gorgeous… Definitely would recommend and would visit again. Would point out that there is NO Wardrobe and nowhere to hang clothes, we lived out of the suitcase for 3 nights. Would benefit from perhaps a table top ironing board and iron. But to be honest we did manage. Also very limited cupboard space, therefore only 1 wine glass and 1 glass tumbler, we asked for wine glasses but was brought gin balloon glasses, so went out and bought plastic wine and prosecco glasses for the tub. This really should have been provided as meant for possibly 4 persons and just the 1 wine glass and 1 glass tumbler is not sufficient. Apart from that it was fabulous.

Estelle Morley | 12 March 2024

Prancing Pony December 5/5

A lovely little get away in December for myself my husband and new baby. Lovely and clean lovely and warm too for the time of year both the hobbit house and the hot tub Great location WiFi and tv available with good connection too Thank you for a lovely stay x

Stephanie Crawford | 05 December 2023

Wonderful Week Away 4.7/5

We loved our week away. The hot tub was in excellent condition. Very relaxing way to spend my husbands 30th birthday.

Katie Trory | 31 October 2023

Family break 5/5

My Husband and I stayed with our 2 children (6 & 4) and had the most amazing time. This is by far the best place we have ever stayed, the kids already want to to back. The location is perfect if you’re after peace and tranquillity -The sound of the river, the views and the hot tub were wonderful. There’s a booklet that gives you lots of information on the local area etc which I thought was a great idea. Fabulous hosts. Thankyou.

Jade Phillips | 29 October 2023

The perfect escape 5/5

We loved our stay at the prancing pony, it was a fun and quirky way to get away from it all. It was warm and comfortable, very clean and had most amenities that we needed. It doesn’t have a microwave but you can live without that. The hot tub was lovely and the river added an extra layer of asmr to listen and relax to. The local town is close enough and had anything we needed. Dafyd was a very attentive host, making sure we were OK and had everything we needed. It really was a perfect escape.

Claire Borrell | 24 October 2023

Lovely stay at the Prancing Pony 5/5

I booked my stay as a birthday present for my partner who is a big lord of the rings fan and thought he would love the idea of staying in a little hobbit hole – which of course he did. He kept pointing out all the little details which made it so perfect from the name of the lodge to the artwork – so many small touches that made such a big difference. The hot tub was a really nice addition as well – we stayed end of September and it rained most of the time we were there but the hot tub was still nice and warm and relaxing! The lodge itself was small but still felt spacious inside. It was clear a lot of effort had gone into making everything fit into an awkward shaped building so it never felt cramped at all. On arrival we accidentally went up the wrong road but were met by Owain who was very polite and chatty and directed us the correct way! Owain and Dafydd also provided a great welcome book with suggestions of all the things to do and see whilst we were there which was really helpful.

Katie Clark | 20 October 2023

The prancing pony short stay 5/5

So lovely staying here, so welcoming and friendly. Would recommend the local fish and chip shop for takeaway, we visited the local waterfalls which were beautiful, we also travelled to a couple of beaches each day we did something different, and came back to a peaceful, comfortable home with a relax in the hot tub with gorgeous views.

Kelly Coleman | 26 August 2023

Great break away 5/5

Lovely little lodge hidden away! Nice distance from local shops. Very cosy and good size garden/hot tub!

Guest | 17 July 2023

Fabulous 5/5

Our first experience in a hobbit house and we loved every minute. If you are looking for off the grid kinda stay this is prefect! We will be returning

Jess Lovatt | 03 July 2023

Amazing little weekend 4.8/5

We had the best weekend at Prancing Pony. Our little hut was beautiful and we loved waking up every morning to the sun rise and sleeping to the sun set. The hut was quirky and comfy. We had a bbq with some local food from the village butchers, and an amazing carvery in the cross hands. Felt relaxed recharged and ready to face a new week.

Sam. Cockle | 06 June 2023

Beautiful place 5/5

We really enjoyed our stay at this quiet scenic place. The accommodation had everything you could need and more. The space was perfect for myself, partner and small dog. This is such a quiet and peaceful place! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to escape reality and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Shannon Stewart | 05 June 2023

Perfect place for a chilled out break. 5/5

We loved our stay at the Prancing Pony, lovely quiet secluded spot next to a river. Dafydd was very helpful with directions and came over to introduce himself as we arrived. We will definitely be returning, Thank you again.

Sam Connor | 14 March 2023

Fab stay 4.8/5

We had a great stay at the the prancing pony, we were left in complete solitude which was what we wanted. The owner did pop by shortly to introduce and see if we wanted anything and we felt very welcomed. Hot tub was fab and we used everyday even with the rain. We are hoping to come back in the future to stay again.

Tom Preston | 23 February 2023

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