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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