Poplar Lodge, Dee Valley Stays

Poplar Lodge is a comfortably furnished self-catering lodge, nestled in woodland on a hillside overlooking the magnificent Dee Valley.

The property features one double bed and a fold-out single, making it perfect for couples or families with a child. All bed linen and towels are provided and a travel cot is also available on request. There is a well-equipped kitchenette, with a sink, fridge, microwave and electric hobs, along with all the cooking equipment you'll need to cook up a meal at the end of a long day out and about. Your private shower room is just across the gravel driveway, where there is plenty of parking space. In the evening, relax in the garden and enjoy a glass of wine on the decking as you watch the sun set across the valley, marvel at our stunning dark skies and listen to the sounds of our resident tawny owl and barn owl.

Located in the heart of the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our lodges are the perfect base for an active getaway. There are spectacular walks on your doorstep, with the Dee Valley Way and the North Berwyn Way passing close by. There are also countless heritage trails and historic (and prehistoric) monuments in the surrounding area, as well as popular mountain biking routes.

The village of Cynwyd has a local shop and post office, as well as a lovely dog-friendly pub serving good pub grub. Corwen is just a five-minute drive with more shops, including a chemist, bakery and butchers, as well as various cafes and takeaway options. Llangollen, Ruthin and Betws-y-Coed are all within half an hour's drive, while Lake Bala is closer still with its beautiful lakeside walks and National White Water Rafting Centre. Snowdonia is just a stone's throw away, and coastal destinations such as Llandudno, Conwy or Rhyl on the north coast and Barmouth, Harlech or Porthmadog on the west coast are all about an hour's travel. For anyone wanting a day out shopping or a day in the city, the historic Roman city of Chester is just fifty minutes by car, whilst Liverpool is about an hour away.

We are a family-run business and live here with our two children and three dogs, along with a smallholding that includes a handful of geese and ducks, a goat and a flock of rescue hens providing us — and you — with fresh eggs every day. If you would like to meet our animals, please let us know and we will be happy to arrange this.

We feel very lucky to live in our little slice of Welsh heaven and look forward to welcoming you here!