Hollow Oak Glamping

From little acorns, mighty oaks grow. This is particularly so at Rheon and Lucy’s mystical site. A beautiful, century-old oak, with its gnarled, hollow base, is at the heart of the Roberts family farm and, beneath its watchful eye, Rheon has been hard at work, handcrafting two unique, artisan 'Cwts' (huts) using local larch and red cedar. You can spend a long time marvelling at his craftsmanship while sitting on your hut's private deck, G&T in hand. Add a few herbs growing nearby to your drink – Lucy encourages guests to pick them – then sit back and enjoy listening to the thrushes' song, the woodpecker's familiar drum or watching the lovely goats as you take in views of distant Snowdonia.

Lucy and Rheon don’t do things by halves. The huts are bright and airy and have everything you could possible need, with homely interiors that feature fitted beds, plenty of storage and a modern kitchen area where a welcome hamper containing items like the farm's own eggs. Cwt Iâr has a double bed and a sofa bed, while larger Cwt Chwaden has a king-sized bed as well as a separate room with a set of bunks for children. At their core, these huts are seriously comfortable places to stay, with en-suite bathrooms, smart TVs and WiFi, but it's the little details that really make them stand out. Spot considered features like the tall tabletop made from one single tree-trunk cutting or the beautiful, individually styled coat hooks on the wall.

With a herd of prize-winning Charolais cattle, hens, ducks and sheep as your neighbours, you may be awoken in the morning by a soothing symphony of farmyard sounds. Venture out and it's a truly pastoral setting. Sheep graze on the slope immediately behind the huts and there's a babbling brook just a hop, skip and jump from your door. Follow the stream along the edge of the farm and dip your toes into the water’s edge to cool off – the perfect end to a long day if you've been hiking in The Snowdonia National Park (14 miles away) or stomping around on the Great Orme above Llandudno (10 miles).

The good thing about the farm setting is that it really provides something for everyone. You can muck in and try feeding the lambs  with Lucy (at certain times of the year) or start chatting cycling with Rheon, who knows all the scenic trails in the area and can offer tips for good local climbs and hill walks too. Yet, equally, if you want to sit back and enjoy a campfire beside the stream or some quiet time with a book in the cosy confines of your Cwt, there's room for that too. And, when you leave, you can always try and slip a fallen acorn into your pocket to take home. A complimentary momento that might grow into a tree you can build your own cabin under in years to come.