Owner Mark builds the treehouses himself, working with designer Peter (formerly one of the chief designers at the Science Museum in London) and a collective of local artisans, crafts people and eco builders. The idea for the business — like all the best business ideas — was born in the pub, and Mark has now been building treehouses for 11 years.
They love
“The eco consciousness of our set-up. The treehouses are built from sustainably harvested wood: the detail and furniture are made from bone-oak, found on our woodland floor. Water comes from a mountain spring and wood for the stoves comes from a sustainable local woodland.”
We loved
The peace, the stars, the area’s exotic sheep and the breathtakingly beautiful setting — come in spring for carpets of bluebells.
You may not love
Books up months in advance; plan early. Min 2 nights, checking in on Wed/Fri/Sun. No mains electricity but everything you need is provided in innovative ways. No BBQs/firepits — simple catering is best. BYO towels; see Sustainability. Sorry, no dogs.
Sustainability.
Full marks. The treehouses are created using sustainably harvested wood, mostly sourced from within 15 miles of the site. The detail and furniture is made from bone-oak. All water comes from a mountain spring and is filtered; the warm forest showers are powered by woodburners, which use logs from a sustainably managed local woodland. If you want to arrive by train (in Machynlleth) the owners offer pick up/drop off. All shampoo, soap, dishwashing liquid and cloths are eco friendly, as are the cleaning products. Their laundrette is powered by Solar energy, and has an indoors passive drying system. NB, towels use up an enormous amount of energy to wash, so guests are kindly asked to bring their own.
Surrounds.
- Explore the beautiful ‘Fron Fawr’ (Big Heart) woodlands, a mix of oak and Scots pine woven with green mosses, bluebells and fern, alongside rushing mountain streams. Keep your eyes peeled for otters, hare, foxes and badgers, and look up to see red kite and buzzards swoop above the tree canopy.
- Amazing walks start from your front door, and wild swims are a mile away. Or drive 5 miles to climb Wales’ most-magical mountain, Cadair Idris.
- Wander to the pub, a mile away, which has very good food, local beers and a large garden.
- Great restaurants are a 10-15 min drive away, everything from 2* Michelin (Ynyshir Hall) to incredible pizzas (Mawddach Pizzeria).
- The area’s brilliant for mountain biking, with the Dyfi Bike park close by and marked trails along bridleways and forest paths. If you’re feeling brave try the exhilarating ‘Cli-MachX’, a steep off-road trail with rocky jumps and an epic final descent.
- Mark recommends the pretty market town of Machynlleth: colourful houses, friendly cafes and a splendid Victorian clock tower.
- The Dyfi Distillery won Best Gin at the British Food Awards 2 years running; swing by for a tasting.
- Day trip to fabulous beaches at Aberdyfi and Ynyslas (15 miles).
Details.
- Six treehouses, well spaced out in the heart of a woodland
- Note, they are all equally magical and you cannot choose a specific one; one will be allocated to you on arrival
- Each has an open-plan cabin with double bed, 2 single bunks, a sitting area and a kitchenette with a little fridge and gas hob, note no oven
- Warmed by a woodburner
- Outside there’s decking with handmade table and chairs
- Your eco loo is also up in the treetops in a separate pod, while your warm forest shower sits below your treehouse
- Eco friendly toiletries and cleaning materials
- No TV or WiFi; instead, books and games, candles, lanterns and twinkly solar lights
- Rope bridges, swings and hammocks
- Family friendly, please BYO travel cot
- Cosy all year round; the woodburners keep the pods warm and power the warm water
- Fully self catering, bring everything you need; you’ll need to cart it from the car park
- Walk to a pub and a fabulous village shop with coffee, cakes and fresh bread; drive to restaurants (10-15 mins)
- Booking conditions: min 2 nights, checking in on Wednesdays, Fridays or Sundays only. If you arrive on a Sunday you get the 3rd night free.
- Remember to pack: sturdy shoes, a coat, all food and drink, towels, a torch and flipflops to pad to the shower
A treehouse holiday is perfect for children aged 4+. Younger children may find the spiral staircases, candles and wobbly bridges etc. tricky. There is no lower age limit – but young children need to be carefully supervised when up in the treehouse.
Cots for infants are not provided – so you may need to bring a travel cot if you have a very young child.
The treehouses have a double bed and two singles (as a bunk) – ideal for a family of four. But, if your family is a little bigger, each treehouse has a day-bed, suitable for a third child.
30% deposit on booking, with the balance due 12 weeks prior to stay.
Cancellations permitted 12+ weeks prior to stay, with deposit refunded minus a £30 processing fee.
No refunds if booking cancelled within 12 weeks of stay.
FAQs.
8 miles from the market town of Machynlleth in mid Wales, on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.
As a first time guest, you will be allocated a specific Treehouse by your hosts, depending on which one they feel would be best for you. All treehouses are all equally magical!
In: 3-4pm / out 11am
Within 400 yards of the woodland. From the car park, it’s a 5–10 minute walk to your treehouse; a purpose-built Karts is provided for your luggage.
A 2-burner gas hob with all the pans you’ll need. There’s no oven but the wood-burning stove can be used for baked potatoes. You also get an innovative water-powered fridge.
Yes, the treehouses are perfect for kids though you’ll need to supervise young ones closely as there are spiral staircases, candles and wobbly bridges. If you’re bringing an infant you’ll need to BYO travel cot. An additional daybed can sleep a 3rd child too.
You may catch a glimpse of another but they are very spaced out across the woodland. You feel utterly private.
Due to the livestock in an adjacent field. If you would like to bring your dog to Wales, there is a farmhouse kennels 2 miles from the treehouse which you can book your dog into!
Three of the six treehouses have a hot tub but it is not possible to specify at time of booking. If a hot tub is available, you will be offered this by the owner after you book. It is not possible to guarantee a hot tub before you make a booking.
The treehouses are not suitable for a group of adults staying in a single treehouse, they are designed for couples, or families with children. But, you are welcome to book more than one treehouse if you want to experience treehouse life with your friends.
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