If it’s always been your fantasy to live like you’re in Lord of the Rings or A Court of Thorns and Roses, then treat yourself to this getaway. Where you’ll be welcomed like a king, queen, knight, faerie, or whatever your heart desires. Situated on a wildlife-filled hill in Powys, overlooking the Welsh rolling hills, Mill Forts’ luxury Oaken Fort is a fairytale setting with all the modern comforts.
A stone pathway guides you up to the hidden fortress, where you will then have to cross a drawbridge to enter. Sounds exactly like something out of Game of Thrones, right? Sort of, because Oaken Fort is a mix of past and present – from the open-plan living space and fully equipped kitchen to the outdoor shower and electric hot tub overlooking the valley.
Somehow, this eco-timber property provides a magical location on the Wales/England border – not far from the historic Ludlow Castle. In the bedroom, sits a copper bath at the foot of an oak-wrapped king-sized bed which looks out onto the Welsh woodland below. But there’s also Wifi available throughout the property. And why not roast marshmallows around the fire pit on the secluded decking?
It’s not the only secluded, luxury property Mill Forts offers either. Continuing the Modern-cum-Medieval-theme, the Bracken Tower sleeps up to five guests (plus room for one baby) in its regal setting. The circular stone living room offers a panoramic view of the valley below while, on colder nights, a log burner will warm the building.
Like Oaken Fort, Bracken Tower is kitted out with a top-quality kitchen and bathroom (the shower even features a secret window to watch the wildlife). It also comes with its own hot tub and sauna! Whichever property you choose, however, you’ll remain close to Wales’ natural surroundings and wildlife – with Waterfall Country only a stone’s throw away…
How much does a fantasy like this cost? Here’s where reality kicks in. Two nights at Oaken Fort will cost you £530 and Bracken Tower will cost £580. We won’t pretend that that’s not a lot, but it’s also an experience like no other in the UK. To learn more about Mill Forts and its properties head here.