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Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies

Family-friendly cottage with sauna and Hot tub

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Place, Pontcysyllte Aquaduct
  • Place, Llangollen Bridge
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 01

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies

Owl Lodge, a converted garage & game larder at the entrance to a 19th century shooting lodge on the edge of a grouse moor in North Wales, was converted into a healing room & artists studio 15 years ago and is now a holiday lodge.
Close to Llandegla Mountain Bike Centre and the famous Horse Shoe Pass it is the perfect retreat from everyday routine to repair one's soul. Listen to the owls at night & watch the many different little birds in the trees, as you take in the views across the valley from the hot tub.
The Double bedroom has a comfy mattress and Egyptian cotton bed linen. The whole property is on one level. There is a sofa bed in the sitting room that pulls out into a king size bed. The Egyptian cotton bedding for the sofa bed is in a cubby under the right hand side of the sofa.
A piece of Paradise....
Your hosts, Margaret and Jenny have lived in their Victorian hunting lodge, Faraway for over 40 years and in 2016 they made the decision to share their piece of paradise with you by opening Owl Lodge to paying guests. This was received with such enthusiasm that they then decided to convert an old kennel building and hence The Doghouse was opened in 2018 along with the Treehouse and gypsy caravans at Copse Camp and with that Faraway Follies was born.

Sustainable Travel
Reducing the environmental impact of Faraway Follies is important to us. So where ever we can we reduce the amount of plastics we use and recycle as much as we can. We gained our Green Key accreditation in only our 3rd year in business and still look to make improvements to whatever we do.

Health and Wellbeing
We believe that looking after your mind and body are of primary importance. Faraway Follies is fast becoming a centre of holistic wellness with monthly day retreats and bi monthly soundbaths. However the Secret Sauna and Penguin Pool take centre stage in our approach to the health of the mind and body. You don't have to stay at Faraway Follies to enjoy these facilities but of course, if you are staying here they are here for your enjoyment.

The Lodges
There are three places to stay. Owl Lodge can sleep 4 people with a double bedroom and a king sized sofa bed in the living area. The Doghouse is a more romantic space for two people beside a babbling brook. And Copse Camp is the home of our treehouse with two gypsy caravans that can sleep 6 people. Each of the spaces have their own wood fired hottub.

This Part of Wales
We are perfectly situated for all the activities that North Wales has to offer. Whether that is walking in the mountains, canoeing, white water rafting, mountain biking, fishing, exploring historic sites or simply sitting and taking in the stunning views and sun sets. Its all here for you at Faraway Follies.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets welcome
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 22:00

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wrexham

Located in Wrexham, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Clwydian Range And Dee Valley and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Llangollen Scenic Railway and Tenpin Wrexham. Travelling with kids? Consider Xplore! Science Discovery Centre and Sweet Memories. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Llandegla, Denbighshire

What's nearby

  • Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Pontcysyllte Aquaduct - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Llangollen Scenic Railway - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Llangollen Bridge - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Racecourse Ground - 22 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Penyffordd Station - 26 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corn Mill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dee Side Caffe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chatwins Bakery & Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bridge End Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cottage Tea Rooms - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies?

As of 11 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies on 20 November 2025 start from NZ$338.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owl Lodge at Faraway Follies located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen Scenic Railway, and Clwydian Range And Dee Valley. Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Coed Llandegla Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Toby

Magical place, restful and healing

I liked everything, the hostess, the facilities and the style and quality of the place. The bedding is superb also, I must get some of the pillows they have!
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

It's was absolutely wonderful

We liked everything about our stay.. the whole place was nice and relaxing. The hot tub was fab.
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Peaceful Mountainside Lodge To Chill Out In During Our Mountain Bike Trip

My son and I stayed at Owl Lodge for 1 night in between our 2 day trip to a local mountain bike trail centre.
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10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Relaxing

The Owl House was amazing lovely furnished and immaculate.So peaceful, relaxing just perfect
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Wonderful ambience, milk, welcome pack and loads of wood for fire and hot tub (including kindling!!)

Relaxed and cosy
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

relaxed and rejuvenated, just what I needed.

Beautiful place in a beautiful area. Despite there being other lodges none were overlooked and were cleverly placed so we felt immersed in nature. Tried the sauna and cold water dipping experience and surprisingly really enjoyed it. Jenny and Mags were lovely and welcoming as were Daisy the dog, the cats, sheep, chickens and goats. The welcome card and gifts were a lovely touch. Thoroughly enjoyable stay and can't wait to come back and relax in the hot tub again!
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

magical -off grid - relaxing - classy -

Everything
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

great place if you want to get away from everyday life

very nice, peaceful and quiet place where you can relax and rest mentally. You can easily contact the owners if you need anything.
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Perfect off-grid escape

The Owl Lodge is the perfect retreat to escape and relax. The location is fantastic for walking and mountain biking and the hot tub on the balcony is the perfect place to rewind and enjoy the views in complete privacy. We intend to return every year!
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Absolute perfection!

My partner and I really enjoyed how peaceful the lodge was and how beautiful the scenery was. We especially loved the small details that Jenny and Margaret added this made us feel very welcome and comfortable!
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Lovely

We stayed for four nights, the first guests since the covid-19 lockdown!

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Decided to have a relaxing getaway for my other halves birthday. What a superb place to do that. Great location & accommodation. Fantastic hosts & an excellent way to recharge the batteries. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Nina

A few days relaxing, walking and reading.

We had a beautiful five days away. Did lots of walking in the surrounding area. The hot tub was great once you got it warmed up. The wood burner was lovely in the evenings to sit with a glass of wine and a good book.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

A perfect getaway

We stayed in Owl Lodge for three nights. We loved the space, so relaxing and cosy. The hot tub was amazing, it was very hard to drag ourselves out of it! The location is so peaceful and we went on a beautiful 5km walk over the moors right from our door. Attention to detail and a generous welcome pack make this the perfect place to stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Alana

Magical tranquil hideaway

We stayed in Owl lodge for three nights for my husband's birthday along with our two dogs. From the second we arrived we felt so welcomed and at home! From the generous welcome goodie baskets for both us and our puppies, to the personal touches full of personality and thought throughout the cabin, we felt very special and cared for immediately. The cabin itself is gorgeous. Very well built and set out.
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

A perfect escape to the country which left us feeling totally relaxed and well rested.

The cottage was even better than expected. The hot tub was absolutely fantastic and we enjoyed relaxing in it looking out over the hills as the sun set. Jane and Margarets little touches on arrival did not go unnoticed and made us feel so welcome. Total peace and serenity and we will certainly be returning hopefully in the near future. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an escape to the country to free oneself from the everyday hussle and bustle.
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Amazing week of total relaxation

Our family came to stay at Faraway Follies for 5 nights in August, as our holiday this year. We had been recommended by a friend. We'd had a very stressful couple of months and had to say goodbye to a much loved family pet as our holiday started. Almost as soon as we arrived I felt myself relaxing and I truly say that myself and my family were healed by our time spend together at Owl Lodge. We rested, talked, played games, slept and watched the sunsets from the hot tub. It was simply magical.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Absolutely loved it.

Everything about it! The welcome, the design of the lodge, the location, hot tub with a view. Daisy the dog 🥰🐾
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Lovely, peaceful stay with our dogs. Hosts, Jenni and Margaret were so nice and friendly.

We chose here for the peaceful location and for our elderly dogs to stay with us. Everything we needed was provided and more. The resident dog, Daisy and lamb, Delilah were just delightful too. We drove into Llangollen for a couple of hours each day but apart from that we just went for dog walks or chilled in the hot tub. You can also book the sauna and cold pool if you wanted. The little touches, doggie goodies, names on the front door and a card from Jenni and Margaret made it extra special
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10/10 Excellent

John

What a place!

No TV, off grid, outstanding location, and first class communication from Jenny the host. Loved it.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Magical, uplifting and exactly what we needed

We had a fantastic stay and the accomodation was perfect to suit our varying needs of guests. The treehouse was incredible, the private hot tubs came in good use and everything we needed was here. The treehouse was a great base for our group and we had nightly gatherings here. Such a magical weekend it was. Would highly recommend and the hosts, Jenny, Margaret and Daisy were very welcoming.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Delighted with the accommodation, felt Delightful to be there.

Loved the area, loved the rustic feel, and loved the tranquility.
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10/10 Excellent

Shen

Enjoyed the cosy owl lodge to the max!

The rewarding feeling when building your own fire to heat the hot tub.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Perfect location, hosts and accommodation

Last minute booking for one night. Owl Lodge was perfect. Clean with all of the required facilities. Lovely hosts and a perfectly quiet location. Will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Relaxing getaway in beautiful surroundings

Luxurious lodge in a peaceful setting. Loved the decor and the countryside views, and the accommodation provided everything we needed for a relaxing three-night stay. Would happily return to explore some more of the area.

About the host

Hosted by Host

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We keep bees, chickens, sheep and goats here at our 19th century shooting lodge on the edge of a grouse moor in Wales. We have lived here together for 48 years. We used to have a food business that sold pâté and relishes across the UK and beyond so we love good food. We have enjoyed travelling around the world. We grow fruit and vegetables and enjoy our garden. Jenny is a trained crystal and sound therapist and Margaret and I both have a very creative nature. Many of Margaret"s art works adorn the walls of Owl Lodge, The Dog House and our home.
We are always ready to help to make your stay as peaceful and trouble free as we can.

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