Hoku
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Introducing Our Wild Sauna
Our off-grid wood-fired wild sauna offers a truly elemental experience – crackling timber, rising steam and uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape.
Guests staying in one of our nearby Shacks in Llangollen receive an exclusive discount on wild sauna sessions.
Finding Hoku
Hoku is set in the picturesque Dee Valley which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can explore the historic town of Llangollen, hike the Welsh Hills or just unwind in your shack, overlooking the mountains of North Wales.
You can go for drinks at Gales wine bar, eat out at the Cornmill or if you want to cook up a storm visit Zingiber Wholefoods for local produce.
Car:
1 hour from Liverpool
1 hour 20 from Manchester
3 hours 30 from London
Nearest station: Wrexham, it's a 25-minute taxi from there.
Once you arrive you can park at the bottom of the stone track and walk 100m to the shack or drive up to the top where it's a short 30m walk to the shack.
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Stay local
Hoku is perched just above the town of Llangollen, you can either drive down or if you fancy the challenging walk back up you can follow the footpath down into the town where you'll find lots to do.
You can check in with "Bearded Man Adventures" for a day of canoeing, canyoning, axe throwing, or archery.
Afterward, you can settle in for a drink at the Cornmill with amazing views across the River Dee, or drop by at Gales Wine Bar (the oldest wine bar in Wales).
Llangollen is full of great food and activities.
FAQs
Once you've arrived, the walk to Hoku is about 100 meters up a short hill (in the summer, you can drive up to the top near the shack). Remember to shut the gates behind you! 🐑
Check-out is at 10am
You can choose the early check-in option at check out for an extra £25, then you can arrive any time after 1pm.
All our shacks are pet-friendly, and we charge a flat £35 fee - whether you're bringing one dog or the whole gang. Just select the pet option at checkout. We include a welcome pack for pooches, including a water bowl, towel, poop bags and treats.
At Hoku:
Fencing - Fully enclosed for peace of mind.
Livestock - Some sheep occasionally nearby - dogs will need to be on a lead when coming to and from the shack.
Walks - See the 'What to do in the local area' dropdown for suggestions.
The Cornmill: As you walk through the door, you will be greeted by a great jumble of old beams everywhere and the water wheel turning slowly behind the bar. The decks outside are built directly over the mill race and the rapids, and on the opposite bank of the river, steam trains arrive and leave from the restored station.
The Wild Sauna is not included in your booking unless it is chosen during booking.
The Wild Sauna can be added to Shacks stay bookings afterwards.
Guests staying with Shacks are eligible for an exclusive discounted rate on their Wild Sauna session.
It's then around a 4 minute walk to the Wild Sauna.
Or feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
