Penglaneinon Farmhouse
Claerwen Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HF, Wales
Penglaneinon Farmhouse comfortably sleeps six people and offers a self-catered stay in a traditional farmhouse with breath-taking, panoramic views. Nestled on a working hill farm in the heart of the Claerwen Valley, this charming 19th-century home sits amid woodland, rolling pastures, and traditional hay meadows. A steep track, approximately 0.4 miles from the main Claerwen Valley road, leads to the farmhouse, ensuring both privacy and a sense of adventure. The Elan Valley Visitor Centre and Café is just a short three-mile drive away. Meanwhile, the town of Rhayader, just 6.5 miles away, provides convenient access to shops, cafés, a post office, a museum, and a leisure centre with a swimming pool.
Inside, the farmhouse feels warm and inviting, featuring central heating throughout and a cosy wood burner in the living room. Guests can enjoy the added comfort of firewood and kindling, provided to enhance the relaxing atmosphere. For extra convenience, the property includes a ground-floor twin bedroom and a shower room, though guests should note that single steps lead to the ground floor.
Perched in a secluded spot overlooking the stunning Caban Coch Reservoir, Penglaneinon Farmhouse stands as the only home in sight, offering an idyllic retreat. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful countryside escape, a scenic walking adventure, an opportunity for birdwatching, or a night under the stars right from the doorstep, this farmhouse, located in the dark heart of the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park provides the perfect setting to unwind and reconnect with nature.
Stay & Gaze - this location benefits from dark skies, relatively low levels of light pollution, is astronomy friendly and suitable for stargazing breaks.
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Weather forecast for Rhayader (5.0 miles away) updated 02/07/26 at 12:01. Powered by Met Office data.
Local light pollution
Penglaneinon Farmhouse is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a dark site location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
Best time to visit
The below chart shows when the skies will be at their darkest at this location and therefore the best time to visit. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing. See our dark sky calendar for more details.
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