Ty Bach Wern Newydd Painscastle, Builth Wells, LD2 3JW

Less really does mean more at this dreamy couple s retreatPerfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways, this off grid bothy sits by a running brook, with huge swathes of farmland and common on your doorstepLight the oil lamps, curl up before the wood burner, and unwind in the wood fired hot tub for an absolute couples escapeThought to have been an original shepherd s dwelling on the farm where it now sits, this stone building that oozes history and character is accessed via a raised terrace.

With no electricity, this property will blow you away with the natural light that pours into the living space finished with a fine choice of natural materialsThis open plan space includes a small kitchen area with wooden worktops and all the self catering essentials, including a traditional wood burner that adds to the property s characterOil burning lamps will add a cosy glow to romantic evenings, and when bed beckons, a ladder leads to the mezzanine bedroomAs part of your off grid experience, a claw foot bath is on the covered terrace outside, and a composting WC is housed separately but close by.

For a soul soothing bathe beneath the stars, lay back in the wood fired hot tub that comes with a plentiful supply of logsExplore the 50 acres of land within the farm, with woodland, streams and stunning views waiting to be discoveredWith National trust common land surrounding you, this is the perfect setting for keen hikersThe dramatic Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park sit five miles to the south and offer some of the most breathtaking walks Wales has to offer.

The cathedral town of Brecon is 19 miles away, and no visit is complete without a hike along the historic Offa s Dyke just seven miles awayFor a more leisurely amble, bookish Hay on Wye is five miles away and pretty Builth Wells is 14 miles.