Caban Derwen

Derwen Cabin's timber deck with blue metal table and 2 chairs, with blankets, table laid with wildflowers, with two bottles of beer and tea lights in coloured glassholders. The post and rail of the deck with green setting beyond.

Your cabin hideaway

Derwen is located on the edge of a thriving wildflower meadow, with fabulous sweeping views over the landscape. ‘Derwen’ is the Welsh for oak, and set under a mature oak tree, the cabin is completely secluded and surrounded by wildlife and nature. Hand-built using natural, local and recycled materials, it has every comfort with a deck and fire pit to make the most of the idyllic setting. If you’re lucky you may well wake up to the sight of deer grazing in the morning!

Derwen can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children and guests have access to Tŷ Mawr - a beautifully designed shared space with fully fitted kitchen, dining and lounge area, and two luxurious private shower rooms with composting loos.

The upper part of a cabin clad in wany edge timber floor to ceiling curved timber clad roof, green on the top. Smoke curling from the metal stove flu in the golden evening light, oak tree above leaning over, hills and trees in distance.
Looking through the doorway at Derwen cabin, framed by a guitar hanging up and the stove to the other side of the door, flames orange inside, the whole interior golden and cosy with part of a picture window and table shown.
Inside Derwen, cosy lighting, showing mezzanine bed above with ladder access and blue sofa pullout bed below,blue metal chair and small table set up for writing.
Split shot with interior wall and guitar hanging up on left, looking through door to deck and table laid with flowers and beer and glimpse of green oasis beyond.
View from the mezzanine bed at Derwen with rectangular picture window for wildlife watching from bed. Pillows and duvet.
Derwen - timber cabin exterior framed through long native grasses in the meadow in focus, blurred image of cabin beyond with lit up cosy interior and blue metal chairs and table on deck.
Interior kitchen and dining space at Derwen Cabin with blue curtain and log burner to left and bunk bed ladder to right. Window with green view, all interior walls wooden.
Sunrise at Derwen; the cabin to the left with its metal flu ad green roof in dark shade with low lying cloud shrouded in mist and meadow all made golden by the morning sunlight.
Close up of the table at Derwen in sharp fcus with pretty 50s inspired design mug, green teapot and plate, picture window and kitchen area out of focus beyond.
Derwen through the grasses again but this time with the cabin in sharp focus - the curved timber floor-to-ceiling roof of the cabin to the left and the timber deck with 2 upright posts, set with drinks and a vase of flower to the right.
Detail of the blue metal table and chairs, with blankets, at Derwen Cabin, table laid with wildflowers and maple leaves, with two bottles of beer and tea lights in coloured glass holders. The post and rail of the deck with green setting beyond.
The rich green meadow at Derwen fills the picture with the cabin set in the background; white cuckoo flower or ladies smock flowering with native grasses.
Sunrise outside Derwen, the cabin cladding dark in the shadow with a bright sun coming up over the hills and leafy branches framing the scene from above.
Reviews
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Emily & Alfie
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We had such a wonderful stay in this cosy cabin. The little details really made for a perfect stay - we loved playing the guitar and playing Scrabble. Ty Mawr is fantastic - having a fridge and hob is so useful. Loved going for little walks in the hills nearby and a quick pint of Gower Gold at the Sexton Arms.

Wood burners were so lovely and the firelighters got everything going so quickly.

We’ll definitely be back, such a perfect peaceful spot for a restorative break. Thanks!

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Roz & Mark
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Thank you for such a special place to stay, we were cosy and warm.

We must come back!

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Steph & Carla
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Thank you so much Adam & Lou for this lovely cosy cabin. The BBQ was a success and nothing beats a game of Scrabble by the fire after!

This was a much needed break and we look froward to coming again.

PS we were amazed with all the clever little details in this place!

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Lewis & Tommie
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Our stay in Derwen was truly amazing - you guys have made something really special.

We loved our walk around Brechfa Forest and dinner in the nearby Forest Arms.

Thanks for your hospitality and all the recommendations!

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Jen & Pete
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Really lovely place, amazing scenery & atmosphere. Great hosts!

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El & Greg
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What a beautiful place. Waking up to the sound of the birds, a coffee on the deck and a visit from a feline friend - what could be better?

For those interested in local walks, the circular route around Llyn y Fan Fach and Fawr is great. A challenge, but nothing a dip in the lake won't sort out! (And a lovely hot shower back at Ty Mawr.)

A stay we won't forget!

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Matthias, Josiah, David & Jasmine
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I really like the serene, calm atmosphere of the Welsh countryside and this cabin captures that feeling incredibly well! I also like the shared area, we've had fun with our friends.

Wish we could stay longer!

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Sar
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This place is wonderful!

The cabin is unique and cosy and the view of the meadow with all its natural diversity provides much needed rest, relaxation and reset.

The added building with shared area is a great idea - it will be lovely to visit again with friends or family.

I had a couple of visits from one of the cats who was very playful! The soundscape is truly beautiful - I've had the best time, thank you!

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Lucia & family
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We loved this place, everything was set for a peaceful stay which we will look back to with joy and gratitude. Big thanks!

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Chris
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Thank you, this place is perfect. So peaceful and a great way to relax and unwind. Ideal location and the cabin facilities are spot on. Will definitely be rebooking! With gratitude

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Lizzie, Soren & kids
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What an amazing week! The kids all had a wonderful time roaming between the cabins and barn and down to the river. Despite the weather we managed some amazing walks and us adults did a few runs along the quiet country roads. As expected the stars really were incredible!

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The Kenneys
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Thank you for a lovely stay, this was a fab place to spend my 24th birthday. Our little girl loved the outside and trying ot invite the cats in! We can't wait to come back, we love it here!

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The Lavercombes
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Back again! The best place to unwind, can't beat the fire burning and the door wide open so you can hear the owls and birds. We love this place!

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The Gemines
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Thankyou for such a lovely stay, we enjoyed every minute and the boys had so much fun!

We'll definitely be back. Ps. Tuned the guitar and had a play under the stars!

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Tony, Terri & Theo
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Very lovely peaceful place will definitely be back with all of the family.

A nice wake up call on the saturday from wild deer that came up to the cabin. Good trip to Carreg Castle on top of a cliff and little visit to LLandeilo.

Thankyou!

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Kat, Adam, Kai & India
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We have loved this place. We go glamping a lot and this is by far one of the best, we'll be back. The cat finally came to see us on our last day, the kids were so happy! We went to the red kite feeding display and Carreg Cennen castle which was fab. The kids loved exploring, searching for ponies and deer.

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Joe & Keely
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What a lovely, lovely shack.

For building these you have the knack.

We had such a beautiful time

It was truly sublime.

Owners not nosy

Bed very cosy!

Diolch yn fawr.

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Alice, Dan & baby Persephone
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Back again for a second trip! Glad to have just missed the heatwave and enjoyed being able to sit outside late into the evening. Bobcat enjoyed 'playing' a couple of board games with us. Another excellent trip.

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Manjit
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Thankyou Adam & Lou. You have created a beautiful cabin in a magical setting. As soon as I arrived my heart lifted.

I spent many hours sitting on the decking completely at peace. I would love to come back one day.

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Paul & Stella
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Glorious location. Wonderful opportunity to experience a deep connection with nature. Great example of living with the land rather than on the land. Everything we needed and more. Thank you Lou & Adam

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Kitty, Marian & Lola
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It's so beautiful here - we had a really lovely stay. Everything has been so well thought through and the attention to detail and love for this place is evident throughout. We'll definitely be back!

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The Lavercombes
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Back again!

Our third time and again it was just as amazing as ever, or even more with the addition of Ty Mawr. Thanks again Adam & Lou. See you all soon!

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Joe
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Beautiful, peaceful stay at the cabin. I loved the meadow, the view over the fields and nightly stargazing. Met Bob the cat and was intrigued by an animal at night, maybe a fox?

Great place for yoga, reading and connecting with nature. I'm sure I'll be back some time. Thank you!

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Nathan & Sophie
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We had a great stay and loved every minute! Views in the area are wonderful and on our last day we woke up to a field full of deer. Thank you for everything, especially for rescuing my poor car from a nearby road/ track, so very kind. We'd love to come back and explore more. Thanks for everything!

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Alice, Dan & baby Persephone
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Lovely, cosy stay. We had the best time and the best views. Enjoyed our quiet trip with the birdsong and the cats. Burt is brilliant, though he did try and steal a bit of my doughnut! So lovely to be away from normal, busy life. Wish we could be in a cabin all year round. We'll definitely be back. Thankyou!

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Under the oak tree..

Detsil of the blue metal table and chairs, with blankets, at Derwen Cabin, table laid with wildflowers and maple leaves, with two bottles of beer and tea lights in coloured glassholders. The post and rail of the deck with green setting beyond.

Derwen cabin accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children, with:

  • a double mezzanine bed

  • a seating area which converts to a sofa bed for children

  • a wood-burner

  • table and chairs

  • a sink and a cooking hob

  • solar-powered lighting and USB sockets

  • a living roof

  • a sheltered all-weather deck for dining and nature spotting

  • a fire pit and BBQ

  • a private composting toilet

  • access to Tŷ Mawr shared space.

Tŷ Mawr Communal Space

Kettle boiling on hob at Ty Mawr, steam billowing up lit by sunlight coming in through the window.

Amdano Tŷ Mawr

About Tŷ Mawr

A short walk from the central yard is Tŷ Mawr - a space shared with Hafan and Onnen - where you’ll find a large living area with fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a cosy place to relax in front of a wood burner after a day of exploring. Much of the furniture has been handmade by us with timber from our land.

Rainfall shower anyone?

There are two luxurious shower rooms with rainfall heads and plentiful piping hot water. The toilets are twinned with Toilet Twinning who fund global community projects helping families to build their own basic toilet, access clean water and learn about hygiene – a vital combination that saves lives.

Outside, the deck is surrounded by nature, perfect for watching the sunset with a glass in hand, or head to the fire pit for evening star gazing and marshmallow toasting.

There’s a small honesty shop where you can buy Bydafau honey from Llwynbwch’s hives, along with seasonal chutneys and jams when available.

Tŷ Mawr provides a wonderful place to relax, cook and connect with other guests on the site.

Tŷ Mawr means The Big House in Welsh!

The table set for lunch inside Ty Mawr, with botanical art hangings on the timber walls.

We built Tŷ Mawr between 2020 and 2023, being mindful that we need to be kind to the planet and to be sustainable.

Your stay with us will have minimal impact on the environment.

Inside Tŷ Mawr

• wifi, games, books, Bluetooth speaker, mains plugs for device charging

• kitchen: oven/ hob, shared fridge, shared freezer, tea towels, earth friendly washing up liquid etc, tea & coffee provided

• bathrooms: hot showers, basins & composting loos, all towels supplied, along with earth friendly shower gel & Who gives a Crap toilet paper!

• small honesty shop with Bydafau honey (from our hives here at Llwynbwch), seasonal jams, chutneys etc

• extra wood for firepit and woodburners available for a small cost.

• 7KW EV charging available on site, charged at providers rates

• electricity from Octopus Energy, British renewable energy group specialising in sustainable energy.

The left of the shot is outside Ty Mawr, view of the grassy hill, the right is the doorway and interior of kitchen dining area with modern white lamp hanging down, all timberwork and warm looking.
Inside Ty Mawr, the living area with period furniture in greens and greys grouped around a log burner; two picture windows with green views.
The kitchen at Ty Mawr, cooker in the centre, blue cupboards below and focal point is two picture windows looking onto the green space beyond.
Cosy mid century chair with green cushion, book resting on arm of chair lit up by sunlight, lit woodburner beyond with glowing orange flames inside.
Bathroom at TY Mawr with black honeycomb detail splashback to the rainfall shower, timber walls, grey towels on the side with art and picture windows.
Kettle boiling on hob at Ty Mawr, steam billowing up lit by sunlight coming in through the window.
View of table set for lunch at Ty Mawr, from long end of table, red flowers in a white jug. Tables seats 8-10 on chairs and stools and built in bench.
Ty Mawr in its landscape, at the base of a grassy slope, a timber building with an open railed porch, a metal chimney flu and large picture windows and doors.
The table set for lunch inside Ty Mawr, with botanical art hangings on the timber walls.
Bathroom in Ty Mawr - the sink (and shower with black honeycomb splashbacks, round mirror above, wooden finish walls, and towels hanging from wooden hooks. Corrugated roof with timber beams.
Bathroom detail in Ty Mawr focussed around the sink with black honeycomb splashback, round mirror above, wooden finish walls, a wooden towel rail and mustard yellow bag hanging from hooks.