Rigel
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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 Rigel
You’ll find Rigel nestled in its own private field surrounded by oak trees, with expansive views through the trees. Parking is situated off the road, and then it's a short walk to the shack.
Rigel is on a working farm, very occasionally you’ll see the local farmer and his sheep.
40 mins from Liverpool
1 hour from Manchester
3 hours 30 from London
The nearest station: Wrexham, it's a 25-minute taxi from there.
When you arrive, parking is situated off the road and then its a short walk to the shack.
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Stay local
Rigel 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.
Llangollen itself
- Castell Dinas Brân – dramatic medieval castle ruins on a hilltop above the town; a steep walk up, but the views over the Dee Valley are worth it.
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – UNESCO World Heritage Site, an extraordinary Victorian canal aqueduct you can walk or take a boat across.
- Llangollen Canal & Horseshoe Falls – gentle towpath walk from town out to the falls, or take a horse-drawn boat trip.
- Llangollen Railway – heritage steam trains running through the Dee Valley from the town's restored station.
- Plas Newydd – atmospheric Gothic house, former home of the "Ladies of Llangollen."
- Valle Crucis Abbey – peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey just outside town.
- Horseshoe Pass – dramatic mountain road with sweeping views, a classic Welsh scenic drive.
FAQs
Once you've arrived, the walk to Rigel is about 100 meters up the 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 Rigel:
Fencing - Within an enclosed field, though the shack itself isn’t directly fenced off.
Livestock - There are often sheep in the field with the shack, so dogs will need to be on a lead while outside.
Walks - See the 'What to do in the local area' dropdown for suggestions.
- The Corn Mill – Llangollen's most-loved spot, a converted mill right over the River Dee with the steam station in view.
- Dee Side Cafe Bistro – popular riverside café/bistro, good for lunch.
- Fouzi's Café Bar & Pizzeria – well-rated pizza and Mediterranean spot in town.
- Bridge End Hotel – classic British pub food, highly rated locally.
- Britannia Inn – cosy pub up on the Horseshoe Pass, good stop if you're driving that route.
- Rani Kitchen – top-rated Indian in Llangollen.
Llangollen itself
- Castell Dinas Brân – dramatic medieval castle ruins on a hilltop above the town; a steep walk up, but the views over the Dee Valley are worth it.
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct – UNESCO World Heritage Site, an extraordinary Victorian canal aqueduct you can walk or take a boat across.
- Llangollen Canal & Horseshoe Falls – gentle towpath walk from town out to the falls, or take a horse-drawn boat trip.
- Llangollen Railway – heritage steam trains running through the Dee Valley from the town's restored station.
- Plas Newydd – atmospheric Gothic house, former home of the "Ladies of Llangollen."
- Valle Crucis Abbey – peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey just outside town.
- Horseshoe Pass – dramatic mountain road with sweeping views, a classic Welsh scenic drive.
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.
