About this property
Ruthin 4.2 miles. Lili Wen Fach is an inviting pod situated near Ruthin in Denbighshire. Offering elevated views, a private hot tub, and pet‑friendly appeal, ideal for couples or solo travellers seeking a polished retreat within reach of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape. When you arrive at Lili Wen Fach, you pull up and park the car on the gravelled lower platform. As you step out, the countryside spreads gently around you and the scent of the nearby woodland drifts on the air. You begin the ascent, climbing the steps while the gravel crunches beneath your feet, and as you reach the halfway point you turn back to admire the elevated view that opens across the surrounding fields and the sweep of the ancient woodland below.
The pod sits adjacent to a working beef farm that stretches over many acres, giving you a genuine sense of rural life from the moment you arrive. At the top of the steps, the terrace welcomes you with its electric hot tub, table and chairs and picnic table, all positioned to maximise the height and outlook over the countryside. It is the kind of space that draws you in long before you reach the front door, offering a glimpse of how evenings might unfold as the hills shift in colour and the farm settles into its late‑day rhythm. You open the double French doors and step into the open plan living space where warm underfloor heating rises to greet you.
Large windows frame the outside scenery, and the room flows naturally from one feature to the next. The sofa for two, invites you to pause for a moment, while the mounted TV stands ready for relaxed evenings. As you move through the space, you take a seat at the dining table, imagining slow breakfasts before heading out into the woodland trails or unhurried dinners after exploring the hills. In the kitchen, the layout encourages easy movement. You reach for the kettle while the two ring touch hob and electric oven promise simple meals after long days outdoors, and the fridge with ice box holds ingredients for evenings spent enjoying the seclusion of your terrace.
The gas water heater ensures a welcome shower awaits whenever you return from exploring the countryside or farm tracks around you. Heading into the king size bedroom, the atmosphere shifts into something softer. The door at the far end frames the view beyond, giving you a glimpse of the fields that will greet you each morning. After settling your things on the bed, you step into the en suite where the walk in shower, heated towel rail, basin and WC create an easy rhythm for the day ahead. When dawn arrives, the gentle call of the farm’s cockerel filters across the fields, adding a sense of place.
Returning to the terrace, the outdoor space becomes part of your stay. You might settle at the picnic table for breakfast, soak in the hot tub as the sun sets over the fields or weave your way into the ancient woodland for an unhurried walk along its trail network. Pets are welcome to enjoy the adventure too, and the privacy fence between the pods ensures each outdoor area feels distinct. Ruthin is within reach for supplies and places to eat, and days out naturally expand toward the surrounding landscapes. Llangollen rewards you with riverside walks, a heritage railway that winds between steep valley slopes and dramatic ruins perched above the town.
Bala draws you toward its broad lake that mirrors the changing sky, the characterful high street and the hills that wrap around it. Betws y Coed is tucked along woodland-lined routes and offers forest trails beside tumbling rivers, independent shops and access to waterfalls hidden among trees. The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape lies close enough for spontaneous exploration, offering ridge walks, heather topped hills and sweeping views over the counties. Eryri National Park sits within a comfortable journey and tempts you with deep valleys, reflective lakes and routes that reveal a different side of the mountains at every turn.
Lili Wen Fach near Ruthin blends its elevated farm setting, woodland edges and thoughtfully designed interior to create a stay that feels rooted in the landscape from the moment you arrive. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1199455, together sleeping four guests.
The hilltop town of Ruthin lies to the north of Llangollen via the breathtaking Horseshoe Pass. The town is picturesque with attractive half-timbered buildings, mainly clustered around St Peter’s Square. There are many interesting shops and buildings, whilst the Nant Clwyd House (the oldest timber frame in Wales), Ruthin Gaol and Ruthin Craft Centre, which houses work by internationally recognised artists and craftspeople, are also worth a visit. Beautiful countryside is on Ruthin’s doorstep with Lake Brenig, Moel Famau Country Park and Clocaenog Forest close by. Further afield, but still within easy touring distance, are the coast, Snowdonia National Park and historic Chester.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven, 2‑ring hob, fridge with ice box, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, selection of books and games, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off‑road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden with gravel, patio, furniture, and hot tub.
One well‑behaved pet welcome.Please bring own dog bed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.9 miles, pub 2.3 miles.
Note: This property is located on a working farm and dogs must be supervised and on a lead outside the perimeter of the pod.
Note: there are steps up from the parking area to the pod itself.