Dragonfly Lodge
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Overview
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Nestled in the mid-Wales countryside in a wonderful elevated position, near the charming market town of Builth Wells, in the county of Powys and Brecknockshire, Dragonfly Lodge offers a truly tranquil, stunning spot for a relaxing holiday. With fabulous living spaces and four sublime bedrooms, it suits families and groups of friends. The lodge comes with amazing attention to detail and the added extra of a games room with a snooker table. The views from the terrace and some of its rooms down to the river are sublime. It is the perfect place to spend time with your loved ones, to relax and enjoy a spot of switch off.
Builth Wells is a town with an interesting history and ancient buildings including the 14th century Fountain Inn and the atmospheric Drover’s Tea Room. Many of the buildings are made from stone from the nearby Llanelwedd Quarry. You will find antiques shops, galleries and the Wyeside Arts Centre. The arts centre hosts innovative exhibitions, performances and an independent cinema. Located within the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons, the beauty and tranquility of this magical location will leave you fully refreshed and wonderfully relaxed. When arriving at Dragonfly Lodge you will already have driven through miles of lush, undulating hills and tree lined valleys. You will feel a million miles from anywhere, in glorious seclusion and in the middle of nature.
Dragonfly Lodge is very smart in appearance with a stone and dark wood exterior. Within, you will discover oak surfaces, slate floors, hunting trophies and very comfortable traditional furnishings. The living room enjoys a huge feature fireplace, a very high, wooden clad ceiling and beams, offering a warm welcome and much charm. The sofas are brightly coloured offering delightful colour splashes. Doors open from the living room to the conservatory games room where you will no doubt have a lot of fun with the snooker table. The kitchen is bright modern and a chef’s dream with its Aga and other excellent appliances. A dining table sits at the far end of the kitchen where you can dine with a view. The lodge also comes with an office with a sofa, a great place to head to if you have emails to catch up on or if you fancy a quiet read of your holiday book.
There are four bedrooms and two bathrooms at Dragonfly Lodge. Two rooms enjoy kingsize beds, one offers twin beds and one is a single. They are beautifully presented in mellow colour tones and with luxury linens adorning the beds. Both bathrooms are immaculate with baths and shower attachments. There is a large first floor balcony.
Though the interior of Dragonfly Lodge is lovely, the magic really happens outside where the ever changing light bathes the terrace and balcony every day. You will discover comfortable outdoor furniture, a barbecue for alfresco dining and a fire pit for chilly evenings. The terrace is the perfect spot to pop a cork and let the conversation flow as you enjoy the wondrous vistas across the woods, river and farmland in front of you.
What you should know…
• Please note that parties such as stag and hens are not permitted at Dragonfly Lodge
• You are welcome to take up to two pets to the lodge to share your holiday
• There are bedrooms on the ground floor if you have someone in your group with mobility issues
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Ground floor:
- The living room: sofas, huge feature fireplace and wooden clad ceiling
- The conservatory games room with a snooker table
- The kitchen: Aga, excellent appliances and a dining table with a view
- Office with a sofa
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bedroom with a single bed
- Two bathrooms with baths and shower attachments.
First floor:
- Bedroom with kingsize bed
- Large balcony
Outside:
- Terrace, outdoor furniture and barbeque
- Large first floor balcony
- Views across the woods, river and farmland
Location
About the surrounding area of Dragonfly LodgeThe lovely Dragonfly Lodge enjoys a fantastic countryside setting just outside of Builth Wells in the Brecon Beacons. Surrounded by rolling hills, woodland and a river, the setting is stunning and very peaceful. Builth Wells is an attractive town with many of its buildings built with stone from the local quarry, a good selection of eateries and the Wyeside Arts Centre which was the original cattle market and is now thriving independent theatre and cinema.
The Brecon Beacons National Park is a great place for those that love hiking and cycling. It is a living, working landscape which will definitely bring out your adventurous side. There are many stables where you can enjoy horse riding including the Ellesmere Riding Centre, Llangorse Activity Centre, Cantref Riding Centre, Tregoyd Mountain Riders, Freerein Riding Holidays and Grange Trekking Centre. Their herds of well-schooled Welsh cobs, ponies and cob crosses offer the ultimate in riding experiences through outstanding scenery. Genteel pony treks are suitable for complete novices and families who want to explore Wales on a horse while experienced riders can enjoy wonderful canters on hacks and full-day moorland and forest hacking experiences. The National Park is a great place for a day on two wheels. Cycling and mountain biking is a wonderful way to enjoy the countryside. There are a lot of different terrains. If you don’t want to take your bikes, you can hire them in many places. There are also many options for watersports. You can enjoy the tranquility of canals and reservoirs as well as extreme water adventures including kayaking over jaw-dropping waterfalls. You can sail, windsurf, kayak, canoe and stand up paddle board. As well as the nearby River Wye, you can enjoy these activities on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, the River Usk and the Llangorse Lake. The best river access points for canoeists are Glasbury or Hay-on-Wye on the River Wye. From both you can launch your own canoe, hire a canoe or join a guided paddle. The incredibly picturesque one hundred mile stretch of the River Wye from Hay-on-Wye to the Bristol Channel has year-round right of navigation and is perfect for touring.
Hay-on-Wye is a town sprinkled with bookshops. It is famous for its annual Festival of Literature. There are so many beautiful shops including the restored Booth’s Books and Rose’s Books which specialises in rare and out-of-print children’s books. You can wallow in nostaligia and buy gifts in the shop. Another wonder is Murder and Mayhem, brimming with crime and horror books with two floors of classic detective and mystery novels. There are other wonderful shops selling second-hand vinyls and an eclectic range of retro homewares. There are lovely cafes and some fabulous cocktail bars. You will just love Hay-on-Wye
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Cardiff Airport
(122 km ) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Builth Wells
(3.7 km ) |
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| Nearest Village |
Cilmery
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant
(3.7 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Co-op Food-Builth Wells - Brecon Road
(3.8 km ) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Builth Wells Golf Club
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
South Beach
(77.6 km ) |
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Region
While the image of lush valleys and a laid-back lifestyle are right at the heart of a holiday in Wales, don’t think stunning landscapes and a bit of relaxation are the only thing on offer in this beautiful country. Don’t believe us?
Check out our Wales travel guide – it’s full of handy hints, travel ideas and great stuff for families and groups of friends to do.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesDragonfly Lodge is perfect for a family holiday. The lodge offers brilliant spaces for family games, family meals and family fun. The games room boasts an excellent snooker table for older kids. The terrace is lovely and children enjoy toasting marshmallows on the firepit.
The Brecon Beacons is a wonderful destination with many activities for children. Builth Wells’ Wyeside Arts Centre is a wonderful venue for live and visual arts and cinema. There are two auditoriums and a varied live programme. The cinema is great on a rainy day plus there are many satellite live broadcasts streamed from the cinema. You can see ballet from Covent Garden and performances from the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company from Stratford-upon-Avon. Children love an afternoon with a box of popcorn and ice cream.
The Brecon Beacons Mountain Railway makes for a great day out in South Wales. This heritage railway runs through the National Park based on the Brecon and Merthyr Railway which opened originally in 1859 and closed in 1964. Children love travelling on the restored steam locomotives across the dramatic landscapes of the park.
The award-winning Cantref Adventure Park is another fabulous family friendly attraction. It boasts an indoor play area, a pet barn where children can pet the animals, live animal shows, pony rides, bottle feeding of the lambs, tractor and trailer rides and pig racing. There are paddle boats, a young tractor drivers challenge, crazy golf and Europe’s longest sledge ride. Wow! Your children will want to go back for a second day!
Kids Activities Close-by
- Easy By Train
- Walk to Restaurant
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Fishing
Onsite Facilities
- Games Room
- Pool/Snooker
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | No security deposit is required for booking this property |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 9.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included. |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights. |
| Changeover day | Friday. |
| Pets welcome? | Yes. A maximum of 2 well-behaved dogs are allowed on a request basis. There will be an additional charge of £50 per dog per stay. Dog breeds must be stated at the time of booking. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 7 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th 2024 - May 4th 2024 | £1,397 | £1,570 | £1,743 | £1,829 |
| May 4th 2024 - May 11th 2024 | £1,423 | £1,599 | £1,775 | £1,863 |
| May 11th 2024 - May 18th 2024 | £1,441 | £1,619 | £1,797 | £1,886 |
| May 18th 2024 - May 25th 2024 | £1,458 | £1,639 | £1,819 | £1,910 |
| May 25th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 | £2,090 | £2,355 | £2,620 | £2,753 |
| Jun 1st 2024 - Jun 8th 2024 | £1,466 | £1,648 | £1,830 | £1,921 |
| Jun 8th 2024 - Jun 15th 2024 | £1,489 | £1,674 | £1,859 | £1,951 |
| Jun 15th 2024 - Jun 22nd 2024 | £1,576 | £1,773 | £1,969 | £2,067 |
| Jun 22nd 2024 - Jun 29th 2024 | £1,653 | £1,860 | £2,067 | £2,170 |
| Jun 29th 2024 - Jul 6th 2024 | £1,742 | £1,961 | £2,179 | £2,288 |
| Jul 6th 2024 - Jul 13th 2024 | £1,827 | £2,057 | £2,287 | £2,402 |
| Jul 13th 2024 - Jul 20th 2024 | £1,947 | £2,193 | £2,439 | £2,562 |
| Jul 20th 2024 - Jul 27th 2024 | £2,035 | £2,292 | £2,550 | £2,678 |
| Jul 27th 2024 - Aug 3rd 2024 | £2,385 | £2,689 | £2,993 | £3,145 |
| Aug 3rd 2024 - Aug 10th 2024 | £2,395 | £2,700 | £3,006 | £3,159 |
| Aug 10th 2024 - Aug 17th 2024 | £2,395 | £2,700 | £3,006 | £3,159 |
| Aug 17th 2024 - Aug 24th 2024 | £2,385 | £2,689 | £2,993 | £3,145 |
| Aug 24th 2024 - Aug 31st 2024 | £2,385 | £2,689 | £2,993 | £3,145 |
| Aug 31st 2024 - Sep 7th 2024 | £1,703 | £1,916 | £2,129 | £2,236 |
| Sep 7th 2024 - Sep 14th 2024 | £1,564 | £1,759 | £1,954 | £2,051 |
| Sep 14th 2024 - Sep 21st 2024 | £1,471 | £1,653 | £1,835 | £1,927 |
| Sep 21st 2024 - Sep 28th 2024 | £1,286 | £1,443 | £1,601 | £1,680 |
| Sep 28th 2024 - Oct 5th 2024 | £1,267 | £1,423 | £1,578 | £1,655 |
| Oct 5th 2024 - Oct 12th 2024 | £1,267 | £1,423 | £1,578 | £1,655 |
| Oct 12th 2024 - Oct 19th 2024 | £1,278 | £1,435 | £1,592 | £1,670 |
| Oct 19th 2024 - Oct 26th 2024 | £1,453 | £1,633 | £1,813 | £1,903 |
| Oct 26th 2024 - Nov 2nd 2024 | £1,628 | £1,831 | £2,034 | £2,136 |
| Nov 2nd 2024 - Nov 9th 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Nov 9th 2024 - Nov 16th 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Nov 16th 2024 - Nov 23rd 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Nov 23rd 2024 - Nov 30th 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Nov 30th 2024 - Dec 7th 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Dec 7th 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £1,199 | £1,346 | £1,492 | £1,565 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 28th 2024 | £1,965 | £2,213 | £2,461 | £2,585 |
| Dec 28th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £1,932 | £2,176 | £2,420 | £2,541 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jan 11th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Jan 11th 2025 - Jan 18th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Jan 18th 2025 - Jan 25th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Jan 25th 2025 - Feb 1st 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Feb 1st 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Feb 15th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Feb 15th 2025 - Feb 22nd 2025 | £1,359 | £1,526 | £1,694 | £1,778 |
| Feb 22nd 2025 - Mar 1st 2025 | £1,303 | £1,463 | £1,623 | £1,703 |
| Mar 1st 2025 - Mar 8th 2025 | £1,195 | £1,340 | £1,486 | £1,559 |
| Mar 8th 2025 - Mar 15th 2025 | £1,228 | £1,378 | £1,528 | £1,603 |
| Mar 15th 2025 - Mar 22nd 2025 | £1,228 | £1,378 | £1,528 | £1,603 |
| Mar 22nd 2025 - Mar 29th 2025 | £1,228 | £1,378 | £1,528 | £1,603 |
| Mar 29th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £1,228 | £1,378 | £1,528 | £1,603 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - Apr 12th 2025 | £1,404 | £1,577 | £1,751 | £1,837 |
| Apr 12th 2025 - Apr 19th 2025 | £1,935 | £2,179 | £2,423 | £2,545 |
| Apr 19th 2025 - Apr 26th 2025 | £1,562 | £1,757 | £1,952 | £2,049 |
| Apr 26th 2025 - May 3rd 2025 | £1,447 | £1,626 | £1,805 | £1,895 |
| May 3rd 2025 - May 10th 2025 | £1,474 | £1,656 | £1,839 | £1,930 |
| May 10th 2025 - May 17th 2025 | £1,492 | £1,677 | £1,862 | £1,955 |
| May 17th 2025 - May 24th 2025 | £1,510 | £1,698 | £1,885 | £1,979 |
| May 24th 2025 - May 31st 2025 | £2,168 | £2,444 | £2,719 | £2,857 |
| May 31st 2025 - Jun 7th 2025 | £1,518 | £1,707 | £1,896 | £1,990 |
| Jun 7th 2025 - Jun 14th 2025 | £1,542 | £1,734 | £1,926 | £2,022 |
| Jun 14th 2025 - Jun 21st 2025 | £1,633 | £1,837 | £2,041 | £2,143 |
| Jun 21st 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £1,713 | £1,927 | £2,142 | £2,249 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Jul 5th 2025 | £1,805 | £2,032 | £2,259 | £2,373 |
| Jul 5th 2025 - Jul 12th 2025 | £1,894 | £2,133 | £2,372 | £2,491 |
| Jul 12th 2025 - Jul 19th 2025 | £2,019 | £2,274 | £2,530 | £2,658 |
| Jul 19th 2025 - Jul 26th 2025 | £2,110 | £2,377 | £2,645 | £2,779 |
| Jul 26th 2025 - Aug 2nd 2025 | £2,474 | £2,790 | £3,106 | £3,264 |
| Aug 2nd 2025 - Aug 9th 2025 | £2,485 | £2,802 | £3,120 | £3,278 |
| Aug 9th 2025 - Aug 16th 2025 | £2,485 | £2,802 | £3,120 | £3,278 |
| Aug 16th 2025 - Aug 23rd 2025 | £2,474 | £2,790 | £3,106 | £3,264 |
| Aug 23rd 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 | £2,474 | £2,790 | £3,106 | £3,264 |
| Aug 30th 2025 - Sep 6th 2025 | £1,765 | £1,987 | £2,208 | £2,319 |
| Sep 6th 2025 - Sep 13th 2025 | £1,621 | £1,824 | £2,026 | £2,127 |
| Sep 13th 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 | £1,523 | £1,712 | £1,902 | £1,996 |
| Sep 20th 2025 - Sep 27th 2025 | £1,331 | £1,494 | £1,658 | £1,740 |
| Sep 27th 2025 - Oct 4th 2025 | £1,312 | £1,473 | £1,635 | £1,715 |
| Oct 4th 2025 - Oct 11th 2025 | £1,312 | £1,473 | £1,635 | £1,715 |
| Oct 11th 2025 - Oct 18th 2025 | £1,323 | £1,486 | £1,649 | £1,730 |
| Oct 18th 2025 - Oct 25th 2025 | £1,506 | £1,693 | £1,880 | £1,973 |
| Oct 25th 2025 - Oct 31st 2025 | £1,686 | £1,897 | £2,108 | £2,214 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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10/10
Thank you, we had a wonderful weekend exploring and enjoying the fantastic lodge!
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Great
Well equipped and very comfortable. Fantastic scenery and lovely walks on the doorstep. Perfect place for a break away from it all.
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Already booked to go back!
Spectacular accommodation in a completely picturesque setting. The lodge is fantastic and fitted out with everything you need and has super comfortable beds. Love it!
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