Garth Barns and Country House, Retreat Center Wales, UK

Llanidloes SY18 6NN, UK

Closest airport: Liverpool John Lennon - 90 miles Manchester - 112 miles Birmingham International is best if taking

Venue Details

TypeRetreat Centre
Sleeps8 - 32
Bedrooms18
Bathrooms17

About the property

Set in lush natural countryside, Garth Barns is a retreat venue with a superb large studio and wild swimming in private lake. 16 ensuite rooms + 2 rooms. Sauna and the best walking. Flexible numbers.


Categories

  • Best for Hiking
  • Best for Silent & Meditation
  • Corporate Retreats
  • Eco Friendly Venues
  • Swimming Pool

Types of retreats we host

  • Adventure
  • Art Retreat
  • Company Offsite
  • Fitness Retreat
  • Group Gathering
  • Nutrition Retreat
  • Silent Retreat
  • Team Building
  • Weddings
  • Wellness Retreat
  • Women’s Only
  • Yoga Retreat
  • Yoga Teacher Training
  • Wild Swimming

Included Amenities

Wi-Fi
Gym
Swimming Pool
Sauna
Fireplace
Parking
Yoga/Seminar room

The Yoga Shala is a 70 sq metre space in Hafod Barn, with underfloor heating provided by our biomass boiler. It has a smooth oak surface with floor length natural linen curtains at both ends and along the large opening French windows. Plants are provided and yoga equipment is available if required for a small supplement. Adjoining the shala there is a wc and sitting room with views to the garden

Eco practices

Garth Barns is at the heart of over 200 acres of organic land, with ancient and new woods, open hill and cascading streams.
From responsible, sustainable farming methods including traditional hay meadows, we benefit from an ever changing display of wild flowers
Water comes from our approved spring fed well on the farm.
Heating is provided by biomass and solar, and recycling is to highest standard.

Rooms

Outdoors/Pool

Yoga Studio/Meeting Room

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Description

Surrounded by nature, with ancient and new woods, a private lake and meditation dingle, Garth Barns and Country House, a beautiful retreat center in Wales, offers a beautiful, peaceful space for your retreat. With 10 years experience of hosting retreat groups, from smaller exclusive groups where everyone has their own ensuite room to larger yoga, wellness and meditation retreats, we are able to provide the perfect setting with everything you need. We encourage teachers to visit as soon as possible when planning a retreat. We can help as much or as little as you require, and can recommend excellent local retreat chefs and therapists if needed.
Guided walks may be arranged - the walking around Garth Barns is some of the best in the United Kingdom!

Bedrooms

Of the 16 comfortable ensuite rooms, 3 have a double bed. Other ensuite rooms have 1, 2 or 3 beds ensuring that we can be as flexible as possible. Full list available. All bedrooms have a hairdryer.

Bathrooms

5 ensuite rooms have a bath, with shower over. Other ensuite rooms have a shower. Soap and towels provided including Turkish hammam towels for retreat bookings.
WC near Shala. Bathroom/shower in gym.

Cleaning

Garth Barns and Country House are cleaned and maintained to a high standard for your arrival.
Cleaning equipment is available for guests. Cleaning may be arranged, in advance, for during your stay.

Catering

You may bring your own chef or we can put you in touch with recommended retreat chefs who have worked at Garth Barns previously including our highly recommended local retreat chef, Sarah.

Kitchen and Dining room

For GB&CH bookings, the Country House is used - cooking and dining for up to 30.
For GB bookings, Ty Nant is used - cooking and dining for up to 16
All Kitchens are well equipped for many more

Outdoor

200 acres of glorious countryside to explore, including woodland, streams and the lake for swimming and canoeing
Gardens, orchard and lawns
Outdoor dining and fire bowl
Peaceful meditation spaces

Things To Do Nearby

Wild swimming and canoeing at the private lake
Sauna and gym
Great walks from the doorstep including following Glyndwr's Way into the little town of Llanidloes with its friendly cafes and independent shops.
Guided walks normally available. Maps too.
We can help you organise local therapists, services and activities on and off site.
Nearby at Llyn Clywedog there is kayaking and paddle boarding.

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Location

Powys, United Kingdom

Garth Barns and Country House are set in glorious unspoilt Mid Wales. The green rolling hills make for wonderful walks.

Map

Llanidloes SY18 6NN, UK

Nearest Airport

Liverpool John Lennon - 90 miles
Manchester - 112 miles
Birmingham International is best if taking a train from the airport - 2 hours

Nearest Town

Llanidloes, the first town on the River Severn, is just 2 miles away.
Its a very friendly town with lovely cafes and independent shops.

Nearest Station

Caersws
less than 2 hours from Birmingham
3.5 hours from London Euston

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Booking Conditions

30% deposit secures booking with balance due 8 weeks before arrival date.
If you cancel we will try to re-let. If successful at same price we will return deposit less £250. If re-let at £500 less, we will return deposit less £750.
Always happy to reserve dates for 10 days to gauge response before deposit required.
Minimum £500 returnable bond

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