Lower Fishpools Lodges | Log Cabin Holidays on the Edge of Radnor Forest

Lower Fishpools Lodges offer an exceptionally beautiful log cabin holiday experience on the edge of Radnor Forest in mid-Wales, nestled in one of the most idyllic and unspoilt rural settings in the whole of the Welsh borders. Surrounded by nothing but spectacular countryside views, teeming wildlife and the ancient woodland of Radnor Forest, Lower Fishpools Lodges provide a genuine haven for lovers of the great outdoors who want to combine outstanding natural surroundings with the very best in lodge comfort and luxury. With private hot tubs, traditional woodburners and stabling available on site for those who want to explore the forest on horseback, this is a destination that offers something genuinely different from the standard log cabin holiday experience.

Lower Fishpools Lodges are perfectly suited to couples seeking a romantic rural escape and families who want a proper outdoor adventure holiday in equal measure. The setting is peaceful enough for total relaxation, while the wealth of walking, cycling, riding and wildlife watching on the doorstep ensures that those who want activity and exploration are never short of options. Whether you spend your days riding through Radnor Forest, watching badgers at the local nature reserve or simply sitting on the deck with a drink as the Welsh borders countryside settles into evening around you, Lower Fishpools delivers a quality of experience that is hard to find anywhere else in mid-Wales.

Lower Fishpools Lodges Accommodation

The lodges at Lower Fishpools are luxurious, comfortable and contemporary throughout, all carefully designed to make the most of their extraordinary natural surroundings. Large doors open directly onto secluded private decking areas, complete with outdoor furniture, a barbecue and a fabulous hot tub that provides the perfect vantage point for long summer evenings and clear night stargazing over the Radnor Forest skyline. For cooler evenings and chilly autumn days, a traditional woodburner inside the lodge adds a warmth and atmosphere that is quintessentially Welsh borders.

Every lodge at Lower Fishpools is well equipped for a comfortable and relaxing stay. A flat screen television with DVD player provides entertainment for quieter evenings, and a fully equipped kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and washer dryer ensures you have everything you need to cook and live comfortably throughout your stay. Bed linen, duvets, towels, gas and electricity are all included in the rental price. Travel cots and highchairs are available for families with young children at £5 per week each. Pets are warmly welcome at Lower Fishpools Lodges at a charge of £25 per week for up to two animals per lodge.

Please note that all accommodation at Lower Fishpools Lodges is non-smoking throughout. Group bookings may be subject to restrictions so it is worth checking availability when planning a larger gathering. Stabling is available on site all year round for those wishing to bring horses, with additional charges applying.

Radnor Forest and the Surrounding Area

Lower Fishpools Lodges sit in an outstanding position for exploring the beautiful and largely undiscovered landscape of mid-Wales and the Welsh borders. Radnor Forest itself is a magnificent area of ancient woodland and open moorland teeming with wildlife, with walking, cycling and riding trails to suit all abilities winding through the trees and across the hillsides. Red kites, buzzards, red squirrels and otters are all present in the area, and the forest has a genuine wildness that makes every walk feel like a proper outdoor adventure.

Gilfach Nature Reserve in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains is a particularly stunning destination for wildlife enthusiasts, with a series of marked trails meandering through diverse habitats and regular wildlife events including guided badger watching evenings that make for an unforgettable experience. Berrington Hall, a magnificent National Trust property set in sweeping countryside with ornamental gardens and panoramic views of the Brecon Beacons, makes for an excellent full day out for families and history enthusiasts alike.

Offa’s Dyke Path is one of the great long distance routes in Britain, showcasing the very best of the border landscape as it passes through Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, National Parks, eight counties and two countries across its full length. For those who prefer something less demanding, the Kerry Ridgeway offers a gentler fifteen mile route dating back to the Iron Age, passing Bronze Age burial sites and remains through equally beautiful and peaceful countryside. Rhayader Museum and Gallery provides a fascinating insight into local culture, society and the economic history of this distinctive part of Wales, with regularly changing exhibitions that reward repeat visits.

For those who want a livelier evening out or a day of shopping and dining, the historic towns of Ludlow, Shrewsbury and Welshpool are all easily accessible from Lower Fishpools Lodges, each offering their own character, excellent independent restaurants and a good range of shops and bars.

Lower Fishpools Lodges offer a wonderfully welcoming and comfortable base for exploring one of the most beautiful and underrated corners of Wales. For more inspiration on planning your visit to this outstanding region, browse our full range of mid-Wales log cabin holidays.