If being surrounded by nature in the heart of the Welsh countryside is what you’re after but you’re not quite ready to go completely off-the-grid, this secluded former farmhouse retreat is decked out with modern conveniences in the middle of rural Mid Wales (wifi in the wilderness isn’t easy to come by, but here you’re all covered). If you’re able to pull yourself away from the wood-fired hot tub and barbecue in your backyard, the Glyndwr’s Way footpath runs right alongside the home, which meanders through over 200 spectacular kilometres of farmland, woodland and forests. With a variety of entertainment options on the property – from table tennis to a TV lounge – there’s plenty to do as a group indoors, too.

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