The Owl House at Wonderful Escapes

A romantic holiday cabin in Monmouthshire with views across Gloucestershire, sleeping up to four guests and two bedrooms, with an outdoor copper bath, private Skirrid trail access and exceptional on-site facilities including a natural swimming pool and sauna.

High on the slopes of the Skirrid, The Owl House feels quietly removed from the everyday. Set on an organically run farm near Abergavenny, with the rolling landscape of the Brecon Beacons stretching up behind it, this two-bedroom cabin offers privacy, space and peace in its wooded location.

A private route up theSkirrid starts from the door, with views across 7 counties from the top on a clear day.. Back at the cabin, wildflower meadows ripple in the breeze, miniature donkeys graze nearby, and once night falls, the dark skies overhead make stargazing an experience to remember.

Part of the Wonderful Escapes farmstead (winner of Visit Wales’ Best Self Catering Accommodation Award 2025) – yet entirely self-contained – The Owl House is designed for couples celebrating something special, mini-moons, or small groups wanting time away together. With a William Holland outdoor copper bath, wood burner and access to a natural swimming pool and sauna on site, it strikes an easy balance between comfort and connection to the land.

Why Choose The Owl House

• A romantic cabin for up to four guests on the slopes of the Brecon Beacons
• Outdoor William Holland copper bath for two in a private courtyard garden
• Private trail access up the Skirrid for panoramic views
• Dog-friendly with 30 acres to run off lead much of the year
• Access to exceptional shared facilities including a natural swimming pool, sauna, holistic therapy room (for pre-booked massages)
• Organically run farm setting with incredible gardens, private island, wildflower meadows and dark skies

Inside The Owl House

The Owl House feels warm and welcoming from the moment you step inside, with a quirky 70’s designer style, carefully up-cycled furnishings and soft lighting creating a space that’s both comfortable and characterful.

Sleeping & Bathing

• Master bedroom with super-king four-poster bed and ensuite shower room
• Second bedroom with king-size zip-link bed (can be arranged as a twin) and its own ensuite shower room
• Crisp linens, generous proportions and calm, restful interiors with every detail considered

Open-Plan Living Space

• Large fitted kitchen, well-equipped including Air Fryer and every convenience, for relaxed meals and proper cooking if desired
• Dining table for four
• Spacious Loft designer corner sofa positioned around a wood burner
• Smart TV, books and games for slow evenings in
• Underfloor heating and WiFi throughout

The layout makes it easy to gather together – whether that’s for long breakfasts or cosy nights by the fire.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor space is central to life at The Owl House. The private courtyard garden is bursting with flowers in season and feels sheltered and intimate, yet with the top of the Skirrid rising just beyond. It’s a space made for slow mornings, long evenings and everything in between.

• Outdoor copper bath for two – A standout feature fitted between stunning reclaimed stained glass panels, perfect for soaking after a walk up the Skirrid. As dusk settles and the stars begin to appear, it becomes the natural centrepiece of the evening.
• Private fenced courtyard garden – Secure and enclosed, offering both privacy and peace of mind for those travelling with dogs.
• Newt Pond island – The Owl House benefits from the added quirkiness of your own mini island, suitable for setting up a romantic dinner or taking your morning coffee and a book.
• Barbecue and firepit – For relaxed outdoor cooking and lingering conversations long after the sun has dipped behind the hills.
• Garden furniture and sun loungers – Ideal for morning coffee, afternoon reading or simply sitting still and taking in the views.

With the natural swimming pool,sauna and incredible holistic therapist also on site, you can shape the day around movement, warmth and relaxation – creating your perfect wellness retreat.

Shared On-Site Extras

As part of Wonderful Escapes, guests at The Owl House also have access to:

• Natural swimming pool
• Sauna
• Holistic treatment rooms
• Wildflower meadows and woodland walks
• An open-air amphitheatre
• Greenhouse/conservatory
• Mini donkeys and farm cats

You can be as independent or as immersed in the wider setting as you like.

Romantic Breaks & Mini-moons

The Owl House lends itself naturally to time set aside for just the two of you. With its four-poster bed, copper bathing and quiet hillside setting, it offers the kind of privacy that allows you to properly slow down and be present.

Mornings arrive gently here. Light spills through the windows, the hills shift colour as the day unfolds, and breakfast can be taken slowly at the table or outside in the courtyard (in the sunshine or under the pavilion roof if it happens to rain). There’s no need to rush – perhaps a walk up the Skirrid before the world feels fully awake, or a swim in the natural pool followed by time in the sauna.

Wonderful Escapes at Wern-y-Cwm specialises in Farm to Folk catering and you may pick herbs, fruit and veg from the communal gardens. The kitchen is set up for real cooking or if you prefer order meals from the Farm Kitchen, left in the fridge for your arrival.

Evenings are where the setting truly comes into its own. The copper bath fills, the firepit glows, and the dark sky overhead begins to reveal its stars. With little light pollution and only the sounds of the farm settling for the night, it feels intimate without being isolated. The wood burner inside adds another layer of warmth, creating a space that’s cosy rather than showy.

Whether you’re celebrating a mini-moon, marking an anniversary or simply carving out space away from everyday demands, The Owl House offers romance that feels effortless – rooted in landscape, comfort and time together.

Dog-Friendly Stays

The Owl House welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs, making it easy to bring everyone along for a countryside escape. The private courtyard garden is  enclosed, offering space for dogs to relax while you unwind.

Beyond the gate, the 30 acre farm becomes their playground. With walking trails leading straight up the Skirrid and countless routes across the wider Brecon Beacons, there’s no shortage of hills, woodland paths and open meadows to explore together. Riverside walks and gentle valley routes offer something slower-paced too, depending on the day.

Nearby Abergavenny and surrounding villages are known for their welcoming atmosphere, with many local pubs and cafés happy to accommodate four-legged guests. After a long walk, it’s easy to settle in somewhere relaxed before heading back to the warmth of the wood burner.

For those who love travelling with dogs but don’t want to compromise on comfort or setting, The Owl House strikes an easy balance.

Sustainability at Wonderful Escapes

Sustainability shapes daily life here with The Owl House proudly achieving an A rating in it’s EPC. Furnishings are often reclaimed or upcycled, energy is supplied  by air source heating along with solar panels, and logs for fires come from fallen trees on the farm.

The land itself is managed organically, with no-dig gardening, no artificial fertilisers and habitat piles to support biodiversity. Over recent years, 600 trees have been planted and 10 acres of wildflower meadow created, encouraging bees, butterflies and wildlife including owls, red kites, hedgehogs and even pine martens.

A Hillside Hideaway bordering the Brecon Beacons

The Owl House is set in a private creative and wildlife retreat near Abergavenny in Wales, close to the Herefordshire border, with views to Cloucestershire  and framed by the rolling contours of the Brecon Beacons. This is a landscape shaped by hills, pasture and wide skies, where views stretch across valleys to Norman Castles and light shifts beautifully throughout the day.

From the cabin, a private trail leads directly up Skirrid, a distinctive peak with far-reaching views across seven counties. The surrounding 30 acres of meadows and woodland feel quietly removed, yet the market town of Abergavenny – known for its strong food culture and independent spirit – is just a short drive away.

The wider area is rich in agricultural heritage and outdoor adventure. The Wye Valley, the Black Mountains and the broader Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) landscape are all within easy reach, offering walking, water sports and scenic drives. Closer to home, local pubs, farm shops and small producers reflect the region’s reputation for good food and welcoming hospitality.

It’s a setting that balances privacy with possibility – rural, expansive and deeply connected to its surroundings, yet never feeling isolated.

Local Attractions

• Independent wine merchants and local vineyards
• Abergavenny Market for regional produce
• Black Mountain Smokery and Crickhowell town
• Big Pit National Coal Museum within the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape
• Historic castles including White Castle, Skenfrith and Raglan
• Tintern Abbey and Llanthony Priory
• Water sports at Llandegfedd Lake
• Walking routes throughout the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains

Getting Here

• By car: Easily reached via the A40 and major routes connecting Wales and the West Midlands
• By train: The nearest station is Abergavenny, with onward taxi transfer (only 2hrs 6mins from Paddington)
• By air: Bristol Airport is just over an hour away

A Stay Rooted in Landscape and Light

The Owl House offers something increasingly rare – space to breathe, time to slow down and a setting that feels genuinely restorative. From panoramic hillside views to evenings spent in the copper bath beneath dark Welsh skies or on your private islandevery element encourages you to ease into a gentler pace.

Days might begin with a walk up the Skirrid, followed by a swim in the natural pool and private use of the saunaor a long lunch sourced from local producers – a list of farmers who will sell direct to the public is included in the house. Afternoons drift between reading by the fire, enjoying a massage, kissing the mini-donkeys, exploring nearby valleys or simply sitting still and watching the light change across the hills. As night falls, the world quietens, the wood burner glows, and the stars begin to appear.

Ideal for adult-only breaks, mini-moons, special occasions, small familiesor taking a trip withclose friends, The Owl House blends comfort, character and countryside in equal measure. It’s a place that feels both grounding and quietly indulgent – not because it tries to impress, but because it allows you to truly switch off.