The Wild of the Words – Cwmffrwd Farm

Near Talgarth
Silhouette of a person with a raised hand against the sunset over the hills.
Woman wearing a woollen costume beneath trees at Cwmffrwd Farm.
Silhouette of a person with a raised hand against the sunset over the hills.
Woman wearing a woollen costume beneath trees at Cwmffrwd Farm.

Welcome to The Wild of the Words – Cwmffrwd Farm

Cwmffrwd Farm brings together places to stay and The Wild of the Words’ nature-based experiences on the slopes of the Black Mountains. Near Talgarth, between Cwmdu and Pen-gennffordd, the farm looks across the Rhiangoll Valley and offers a base for exploring Bannau Brycheiniog.

Choose a year-round stay in Y Llofft Wair | The Hayloft, restored self-catering accommodation for up to six. During the camping season, meadow pitches welcome tents and small campervans, with furnished bell tents available for visitors travelling without their own camping equipment. Each offer has its own facilities and booking arrangements, explained on the individual pages below.

The Wild of the Words adds another way to experience the farm through folklore, storytelling and practical nature-based skills. Seasonal events and private workshops welcome individuals and groups, with options for team days, schools and celebrations by arrangement. A visit can be a day experience or part of a longer stay; accommodation and activities should be checked and booked separately unless the hosts confirm a group arrangement.

The farm’s meadows and surrounding hills connect these different experiences. Walks can begin from the farm, while nearby communities offer opportunities to explore local food, independent shops and heritage. Use the three offer pages to choose your visit and find the relevant booking or enquiry route.

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The Wild of the Words, Cwmffrwd Farm, Powys, LD3 0ES

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  2. On-Site Parking
  1. On-line Booking

Explore Cwmffrwd Farm

Choose a self-catering stay, meadow camping or nature-based events and workshops.

Visit The Wild of the Words website

The Wild of the Words – Cwmffrwd Farm – The Hayloft

Self-catering hayloft for six on a nature-focused farm in the Black Mountains.
Woman wearing a woollen costume beneath trees at Cwmffrwd Farm.

The Wild of the Words – Events at Cwmffrwd Farm

Nature-based events, workshops and private gatherings on a Black Mountains farm.

The Wild of the Words – Camping at Cwmffrwd Farm

Spacious meadow camping and bell tents on a nature-focused farm in the Black Mountains.
Woman wearing a woollen costume beneath trees at Cwmffrwd Farm.

How to book

Choose the Hayloft, camping or events page above for the relevant booking route. Visit The Wild of the Words website for current availability and event details, or contact the hosts by email or phone about private workshops and group arrangements. Book accommodation and activities separately unless the hosts confirm a combined arrangement.

Visit the website
thewildofthewords@gmail.com
07743815942

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