Possibly the UK's 'greenest' holiday cottage, this luxury barn conversion is an ideal marriage of sustainable thinking and cool interior design; see extra and larger photos here. You'd be pushed to find a more impressive Welsh location than this "off grid" barn, set in glorious isolation 600 feet above the stunning Dyfi valley in mid Wales. Tremendous views stretch from the sea in the west, to the mountains north and east. Surrounded by nothing but organic farmland and birdsong, this 'eco-barn' will lift the mind and refresh the soul. Sustainability has been at the heart of every decision in the conversion and even the electric is produced on-site using solar power. A mile up your own track! Independent guest reviews. Featured in 'BBC Homes & Antiques' magazine.

Tipyn o gamp fyddai darganfod lleoliad Cymreig cystal â Beudy Banc. Lleolir y beudy sydd wedi ei  drawsnewid yn foethus 600 troedfedd uwchlaw Dyffryn Dyfi yng Nghanolbarth Cymru. Ceir golygfeydd godidog sy’n ymestyn  o’r môr yn y gorllewin draw at  fynyddoedd  y gogledd a’r dwyrain.  Mae’r beudy yn ymdoddi i amgylchedd naturiol y ffermdir organig yn ddidrafferth -   sy’n sicr o roi hwb i’r galon. Un o  fythynnod gwyliau gwyrddaf Prydain - efallai wir. Ceir cyfuniad o feddylfryd gynahaldwy dylunio mewnol cyfoes a chreadigol.  Wele mwy o luniau yma. Cynaladwyedd oedd wrth wraidd pob penderfyniad dylunio, megis y trydan sy’n cael ei gynhyrchu gan baneli solar.

Property heated by efficient wood-burning stove & supplemented by a gas heater. The bedrooms are unheated, though the mezzanine bedroom is directly over the woodburner.

• Kitchen - Gas fridge, range cooker, and farmhouse table.
• Living - Open plan with wood-burner and some great retro furnishings
• Mezzanine - Double bed in cosy loft over main living space
• Master bedroom - kingsize bed on first floor
• Bedroom (ground floor) - double
• Bedroom (ground floor) - single with proper truckle bed under (so twin)
• Bathroom (ground floor) - with sunken bath & cool window at bath level for views.
• Wet room (ground floor) - with shower
• Outside - acres of land and balcony for barbeques

• Machynlleth (town/food etc) - 10 min. drive
• Mountain Biking - local
• Centre for Alternative Technology - 10 min. drive
• Museum of Modern Art Wales - 10 min. drive
• Glyndwr's Way Walk - 1 mile
• Aberdovey (beach etc) - 20 mins. drive
• Tal-y-Llyn Steam Train - 20 mins. drive
• Madian quad bike trails - local
• Ynyshir Hall (Good Food Guide 'Restaurant of the Year')
• Hennighans (Fish & Chip Shop of the Year) - 10 mins
• Aberystwyth (beach, arts, steam railway etc) - 20 mile / 35 mins
• Walking/Biking Trails (from your doorstep!) - long and short routes

• The barn meets the Silver Standard of the Association of Environmentally Conscious Buildings.
• Lighting provided by solar photovoltaic panels and low energy fittings, oil lamps & nightlights
• Wood-burning stove with timber from the farm
• Electricity produced by photovoltaic (solar) arrays
• Super-insulated walls and High Performance Windows
• Conversion designed to maximise 'solar gain'
• Rain-water collection
• Natural spring water for drinking - tastes great!
• Organic cotton bed linen and organic toiletries
• Full on-site recyclying of waste inc. plastics

We loved everything. The sun shone on us. The wind howled at us. The fire toasted us. The house charmed us. And the lambs entertained us. Most of all we loved the peace and isolation... and has anyone mentioned the views yet? - Aly and Duncan, Bristol

Arrived to sunshine and buzzards have had a amazing stay. Without doubt our best stay away from home anywhere, truly wonderful place. Thanks for recharging our worn out batteries....- Woody and Sarah.

Diolch am ranu eich ysbrydoliaeth a ni! Mae ganddoch weledigaeth! - Sioned, Aberystwyth

Approached by a very steep farm track (all but the lowest sportscars OK). In ice or snow the owner can assist with a 4x4. Be prepared to adapt to the 'off-grid' living, bring jumper in winter etc. Note: There are power sockets in every room suitable for low power items only e.g. phone chargers not hair dryers. The power is by solar power and battery store. The lighting uses the same power source.