Hydra
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 Hydra
Hydra is set in the picturesque Dee Valley, a short drive away from the charming Welsh town of Llangollen. You can explore the historic town itself, hike the Welsh Hills or just unwind in your cabin, overlooking the mountains of North Wales.
Five minutes in the car, or an hour if you fancy walking, you'll find some great places to eat and drink in Llangollen. Pop into Gales, the oldest wine bar in Wales to sample their drinks and delicious Welsh dishes, get a table at the Cornmill for some great pub food in a lovely location over the river, or if you want to cook up a storm visit Zingiber Wholefoods for local produce.
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 beside the farms outbuilding, and walk 100m to the cabin.
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Hydra is perched just above the town of Llangollen, where you'll find lots to do:
Check in with "Bearded Man Adventures" for a day of canoeing, canyoning, axe throwing, or archery.
Explore the ruins of Castell Dinas Bran, the natural beauty of the Horseshoe Falls, walk across 'the stream in the sky' Pontcysyllte Aquaduct, or for a longer walk, the Llangollen History Trail offers a captivating journey through the town’s rich heritage.
Afterwards, 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).
FAQs
Once you've arrived, the walk to Hydra is about 100 meters down a short hill. Remember to shut the gates behind you! 🐑
Check-out is at 10am
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 Hydra:
Fencing - The shack sits within an enclosed field, but isn’t directly fenced off.
Livestock - Hydra is on a working farm, and up to 20 sheep often share the same field.
Walks - Plenty of nearby footpaths. 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.
