Blaeneinion is 75 acres of conservation land at the head of the Artists Valley. A family of wild beavers have made their home here, and the Celtic rainforest is returning. For those who make private bookings to stay on site, you can sit within six feet of the beavers; there is no hide, no ticket and no separate booking to see them. If you'd like to stay a while, there are five options for accommodation, and the beavers are simply part of being here.
For almost twenty years we've been planting woodland, restoring wetland, growing food and making room for wildlife to come back. The beavers are the heart of it now, and the rest of the valley is what makes their presence possible. You're very welcome to be part of it. :)
Seventy-five acres of woodland, ponds and forest garden, with around 34,000 native trees planted over the years. Home to beavers, kites, owls, and a whole valley of wildlife getting on with its business.
Explore the valleySmall cottages and cabins with wood burners and views down the valley, booked directly with us. No middle-man and no booking fees.
Stay with usFrom time to time we run our 'Back to the Land' course: a hands-on share of what we've learned, for anyone keen to grow more of their own food and live more self-sufficiently.
Explore the course4.9 out of 5, from 1082 guest reviews on Airbnb
Sharon is a Superhost and has welcomed guests to Blaeneinion for 13 years.
Almost twenty years in the making
Our family of Eurasian beavers feed by the fire pit at dusk, in the same spot every evening. They're unusually tame, and a real privilege to sit and watch. There's no hide and no ticket, you just sit quietly by the fire as the light goes. Please be kind to them, they are wild creatures and only come because they trust us to be calm and peaceful. In 2020 their work here earned us River Champion status.
An evening with the beaversThe Haven, our lovingly restored 16th-century cottage, looks out over one of the beaver wetlands from both bedroom windows. It is the closest you can sleep to them.
The cottages, the beavers, the fire pit and the wild places on the doorstep.
Book a stay, lend a hand as a volunteer, or join a course. We'd love to welcome you, whichever way you come.
