5 acres hosted by Ruth I.
1 glamping pitch
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
'Over the Moon’/'Dros y Lleuad' luxury Shepherds Hut is nestled in our enclosed orchard on our small holding.
One of the things people love about staying here is the amazing views - including watching the moon rise over the mountains from the king-sized cabin bed. The developing Clwydian dark sky region means there are great views of the night sky.
Tucked away in Maes Heddwch (Peaceful field) at the southern end of the Vale of Clwyd this is a great base to discover this lesser known corner of North Wales. We have done a lot of work since Google Maps took their pictures! Including planting tress and hedgerows.
It is a lovely spot for a retreat from the hustle and bustle, sought out by walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, red squirrel seekers, foragers, neolithic stone hunters, artists, writers, historians and others.
We are more than happy to share what we have discovered about the area before or during your visit.Maes Heddwch is a great place to escape to, watch the sky and the birds, read, meditate, chat or play boards games (we provide a few).
In the summer you’ll probably want to throw open the stable doors and sit and enjoy the views or sit and chat in the sun or around the firepit. In winter you can light the log burner and cosy down.
We provide wood for your first evening and are very happy to show you how to use the log burner if its not something you are used to! Extra wood is available from us (see extras).
If you can tear yourselves away from the views there are lots of lovely local forest and waterside walks and off road cycling options and if you want to use a car to help get up higher the Clwydian and Berwyn Mountains and Eryri (Snowdon) National Park are all within a half an hours drive. We can help with the public transport options (that aren't all known to Google!).
Despite being away from it all there's loads of home comforts including a fully equipped kitchen with microwave/oven/grill, an electric hob and fridge, and an ensuite toilet and shower. If you do absolutely need to touch in with digital life most people get 4G reception on their phones/dongle and there is a smart TV you can use to play your downloaded movies etc - but we can arrange for it to be disconnected if you prefer!
We are dog friendly, and the private enclosed orchard has (so far) proved safe for visiting dogs to be off lead. We have our own dogs, chickens and sheep so please keep your dog on a lead when not in the orchard or if you think they may figure out a way to go off and explore on their own!
If you don’t bring a dog with you and would enjoy the company of chickens in the orchard please ask. The chickens are NOT allowed in the shepherds hut! Dogs or not you are welcome to ask to come and choose yourself some fresh eggs every morning! and to come and meet the sheep. We’re always happy to chat about the animals, vegetables, hay and other small holding matters!
If you want a taste of village life it’s a short walk over fields to our community run local siop and tafan. The shop serves essentials including Welsh favourites like locally made preserves, cakes and Chilly Cow Ice cream. The pub serves evening meals Wednesday – Sunday and people are known to travel a few miles for the Saturday morning breakfast and/or the Sunday lunch. Clawddnewydd ('New dyke') is a Welsh speaking community so if you can muster a ‘Peint o cwrw plis’ (A pint of beer please) or a simple ‘Bore da’ (good morning) you’ll probably raise a smile.
In fact there are loads of great little villages near by each with their own character and points of interest including great cafes, walks, Punjabi pub food, river swimming, historic churches and sacred wells. Nearby Ruthin - one of the oldest existing Tudor towns - boasts an historic gaol, law courts and town house, a craft centre with regular exhibitions, indie shops and cafes.
No time to research and plan? Bespoke itineraries are available to match your interests - see 'Extras'
If you are coming away for a special occasion/want to surprise your partner then please contact us about celebration welcome packs (with vegan options) and decorations.
