Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm Farm

Croeso i Gymru Hardd!

Visit our little bit of heaven and find your hwyl, the Welsh word for “a deep state of joy that comes from being immersed in the moment”.

Listed first in The Guardian's Best Places to Stay for a Wellness Break in the UK 2025

This historic farmstead offers the incredible Great Barn, huge Farmhouse, extensive Dairy, and cosy Cider House. Situated on the Skirrid Mountain with views across Monmouthshire to Gloucestershire and Bristol, it is close to Abergavenny, around 2-hour train journey from London or an easy drive from Bristol, the SW, and the Midlands.
Each property is self-contained with beautiful organically managed gardens, perfectly private if booked individually, yet close enough when combined to suit your guest numbers, from 2 to 45 across 16 bedrooms. Wern-y-Cwm is designed for sustainable family or friends holidays but is equally good as a venue to hold (or attend) a low-carbon business, yoga, or wellness retreat. 

Our in-house holistic therapist is available to pre-book for a pamper in the gorgeous sanctuary. The stunning grounds, sauna, natural swimming pool, hot tubs, outdoor shower, and greenhouse/conservatory all contribute to creating a wonderfully mindful experience in nature. We offer al-fresco dining, croquet lawn, orchard, dens in the woods, swings, and a grass amphitheatre, all set in 30 acres of wildflower meadows dotted with ancient oak trees. The National Park is a short walk across the farm, so you could be "on top of the world" before breakfast.

There is so much to do you may never leave, but if you venture out we have the Bannau Brycheiniog, lots of culture, great pubs, and even fine dining at the Michelin stared Walnut Tree, just down the road. Order meals with low food miles from our farm kitchen and ask for help planning activities, or enjoy being self-sufficient. Our aim is that you experience the magic of Wales and leave re-energised, ready to face the world again and looking forward to your next visit.