Ty’r Philip Evan Farm

Llangattock nr Crickhowell
Caban Tarren off-grid cabin overlooking the Black Mountains in Bannau Brycheiniog
Handcrafted off-grid accommodation at Caban Tarren in Bannau Brycheiniog
Cold plunge at Caban Tarren surrounded by rolling countryside in Bannau Brycheiniog
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Caban Tarren off-grid cabin overlooking the Black Mountains in Bannau Brycheiniog
Handcrafted off-grid accommodation at Caban Tarren in Bannau Brycheiniog
Cold plunge at Caban Tarren surrounded by rolling countryside in Bannau Brycheiniog
Caban Tarren woodland retreat near Llangattock in the Brecon Beacons
Handcrafted off-grid accommodation at Caban Tarren in Bannau Brycheiniog
Handcrafted off-grid accommodation at Caban Tarren in Bannau Brycheiniog
Caban Tarren woodland retreat near Llangattock in the Brecon Beacons
Peaceful countryside escape at Caban Tarren near Crickhowell
Caban Tarren surrounded by rolling countryside in Bannau Brycheiniog
Peaceful countryside escape at Caban Tarren near Crickhowell

Welcome to Ty’r Philip Evan Farm

Ty’r Philip Evan Farm sits on 26 acres of hay meadows and ancient woodland above Llangattock, close to Crickhowell. Visitors can stay in Cabán Tarren, a handcrafted off-grid cabin for two, with views across the Usk Valley towards the Black Mountains.

The cabin is booked through Unique Hideaways. Guests can also arrange woodworking workshops, banjo lessons and other farm experiences directly with Toolboxtan, making it possible to combine a stay with practical time in the workshop or outdoors.

Crickhowell’s independent shops, places to eat and local services are nearby, while walking routes on the Llangattock escarpment and across Bannau Brycheiniog are within easy reach.

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Ty'r Philip Evan Farm, Hilltop, Llangattock, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1LF

Peaceful countryside escape at Caban Tarren near Crickhowell

Amenities

  1. Adults Only
  2. On-Site Parking
  3. Wood Burning Stove
  1. On-line Booking
  2. Wi-fi

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