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Dove Lodge

Talybont-On-Usk, Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Glamping
Fire Pit
Safari Tent
Honeymoon Hideaways
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Sumptuous canvas safari lodge, with kitchen, private shower and hot tub
  • Set on a working farm, nestled in the Brecon Beacons National Park
  • Close to the village of Talybont-on-Usk and perfect for canal and riverside walks
  • £100 discount for 2 guests. Please call our Reservations Team for further information
Property code: BN137

A luxurious glamping retreat perfect for families, within verdant farmland surroundings and close to the well-known cycling hub of Talybont-on-Usk, the beautiful River Usk and the Talybont Reservoir.

Step into nature with a stay at this attractive, canvas safari lodge near Talybont. Sleeping up to six guests, the inviting holiday abode is perfect for guests seeking comfort as well as immersion in the great outdoors. One of three similar lodges on a farm in the Brecon Beacons, the lodge could be the perfect getaway for those who enjoy walking, cycling or fishing. Follow a 7.5-mile section of the Taff Trail from the Talybont Reservoir to the bustling market town of Brecon. Hire a canoe or take an organised trip along a stretch of the Monmouth and Brecon Canal which is a mere 300 metres walk. Drive 6.5 miles to walk up to the beautiful Blaen-y-Glyn Waterfalls.

With gorgeous valley views you enter your exciting holiday lodge via one step onto the veranda. Indulge in seamless inside-outside living thanks to the flow between the covered veranda space and the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Fire up your wood burner on chilly evenings and relax beside it with a good book. Pull up a chair for a hand of cards or set up a board game and gather around. Make warming meals in the kitchen inside or cook under the stars on the fire pit. As night falls, choose between a queen-sized bedroom, a twin room, or snuggle up and enjoy the unique experience of laying your head in the cabin bed area reached via a ladder. Finding your shower room is just as much part of the glamping experience, situated a few steps from the lodge within a self-contained pitch pod, with a shower and WC.

Stoke up the wood-fired hot tub in the morning and by the evening you will have the perfect place to soak in steaming water with a glass of something chilled. Roam the working farm around you to your heart’s content, ask for an official tour if you would like and let the children join in with feeding the chickens. Look out for wildlife in the pond, take out a rowing boat and even go for a swim if you wish. A communal wood-fired pizza oven cart is available for use.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 queen-size bedroom, 1 twin bedroom and 1 cabin bed area
  • 1 shower room – a self-contained pitch pod with shower and WC a few metres away
  • 4-ring gas-fired hob, toaster and coffee maker
  • Wi-Fi included
  • No TV
  • Wood burner (all wood provided)
  • Private veranda
  • Firepit (all wood provided)
  • Private wood-fired hot tub
  • Ample parking
  • 1 dog welcome (to be kept on a lead around the farm)
  • Complex of three safari lodges
  • Farm tours available
  • Rowing or swimming in wildlife pond upon request
  • Pubs and shop less than 0.5 miles away
  • Use of shared washing machine
  • £100 discount for 2 guests. Please call our Reservations Team for further information
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Suzanne 29th September 2023

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Spacious comfortable clean and everything we needed, can not wait to return .

Reviewed by Stephanie 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Haniah 9th July 2023

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We had the best time! Owner is 5 star, very accommodating and generous. The lodge was all that we imagined and very comfortable. Everything you need is provided. We are a family of 6 and we were all very comfortable and the kids felt at home. We will definitely visit again ! Excellent location !

Reviewed by Becky 26th May 2023

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We absolutely loved our time in Dove lodge. The weather was also fantastic which helped. But even still, the children were able to run free in the field, make friends and play games with the children in the neighbouring lodges. The lodge had all items we needed and the hot tub was an added luxury. We recommend lighting the hot tub straight away as Read moreit can take several hours to warm up, but its well worth the wait!! We walked along the path to the canal and local village which was lovely too. Hide

Reviewed by Frances 10th April 2023

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Dove Lodge at Gilestone Farm is an amazing glamping experience. We are a family of 5 with a 10, 8 and 2 year old. We found the tent to be absolutely spotless and it had everything we needed. It was incredibly cosy and welcoming. Even though we had some wild weather nights (very windy & rainy), we still had a fantastic time. The wood burning stove wRead morearms the tent beautifully and it was so toasty! The owners were so friendly and welcoming. We plan to return next year (hopefully when it is sunny!) Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 26th October 2022

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Brilliant location, great property - very relaxed break with family

Reviewed by Sharon 14th October 2022

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Absolutely loved the location and the safari tent. Charles, the owner was very pleasant and gave us lots of information on surrounding area. He was also extremely helpful when we couldnt get our wood-fired hot tub warm enough, and gave us the use of an electric one in one of the lodges that had just been vacated.

Reviewed by Dave 9th August 2022

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Reviewed by Helen 20th June 2022

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Fab pub serving homemade food (The Star) which is 10 min walk up the towpath. Very quiet and relaxing and great just to chill out. Fire pit great for BBQs and all wood and equipment provided for lovely al fresco dining. Nice that Charles just leaves you to it

Reviewed by Matt 13th June 2022

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Tents really comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Matthew 23rd May 2022

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We absolutely loved our short stay at Dove Lodge. Everything was perfect. The safari tent was clean, the cooking facilities were great as were the comfortable beds! The shower was instantly hot and really well maintained. We used the log burner every night and it soon took away the chill inside the tent. The location is brilliant for exploring the Read moreBrecon Beacons. We will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Gavin 9th May 2022

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Great place to chill

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