Escape to this luxurious log cabin sitting in a pretty complex of lodges in a private woodland in the outskirts of Newtown - where a brook runs through the trees and a lantern-lit bridge leads you home each evening. Sleeping two people in one double bedroom, it's perfect for couples who are searching for a chic bolthole to call home while they explore the valleys and castles of Mid Wales together. Pick up the Severn Way, which follows the river straight through Newtown (2.5 miles), and hike the pretty stretch towards Abermule. Or head to the walled gardens, wildflower meadows and waymarked woodland trails at Gregynog Hall (6 miles). In the evening, come home to sink into the hot tub on your private balcony while the woodland settles into darkness around you.
Pull into your private parking spot (there's room for two cars) and cross the stepped bridge over the brook to your cabin. Step inside and you'll find an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where a vibrant colour palette, chic design touches and underfloor heating create an immediate sense of home. A panelled, pitched ceiling that adds a sense of space. Rustle up some dinner in the kitchen area and share a romantic meal at the dining table while you soak up the views over the brook through the bi-fold doors, or head outside to dine alfresco at the picnic table. Afterwards, take a seat by the fire pit, treat yourself to a dip in the hot tub, or head back indoors to slip onto the sofa and catch up on your favourite shows on the Smart TV. At the end of the day, the spacious double bedroom promises a restful night’s sleep before you kick start your next day with a leisurely shower in the smart shower room. Enjoy your morning coffee on the sheltered balcony - you may be lucky enough to spot an otter – before you set off to explore the surrounding ancient woodlands.
Head into Newtown (2.5 miles) to browse the art galleries or find a table at one of its fabulous restaurants. Or make your way to Montgomery (9.5 miles), where a hilltop castle ruin looks down over one of the best-preserved small Georgian towns on the Welsh border. Further afield, Powis Castle (14 miles) rises above Welshpool on world-famous Italianate terraces.