The Barn at Plas Ashpool is a beautifully restored countryside retreat set within the Vale of Clwyd, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Wales. Created for intimate retreats, the space blends rustic character with modern luxury, offering a calm, light-filled environment for memorable shared experiences. Thoughtfully laid out for groups of up to 12 guests, it offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a spacious studio and an impressive, high-ceiling open-plan living area. It is especially well suited to yoga, mindfulness, walking, art and writing retreats rooted in creativity and nature. Whether your retreat is centred on reflective, movement or indoor practices, or shaped by time exploring the outdoors, The Barn offers the flexibility, setting and atmosphere to support your vision.
Dedicated Yoga Studio Space
Our dedicated yoga studio is a calm, light-filled space designed to support focused practice, rest, and connection. Set within the beautifully converted barn, the studio combines original character with contemporary design, creating a space that feels both fresh, grounding and uplifting.
Spacious yet cosy, the studio is perfectly suited to small group retreats of up to 12 guests. It is fully equipped with everything you need to teach with ease, including yoga mats, bolsters, eye pillows, blocks (two sizes), blankets, straps, and foldable wooden chairs.
Should your retreat be at full capacity and you require additional accommodation for yourself, assistants, or a private chef, we’re happy to recommend nearby local Airbnbs within a short distance of the barn.
A Space That Adapts to Your Vision
Our large, light-filled studio is designed to be versatile and functional, easily transformed to suit the retreat or event you wish to create. Whether you’re hosting art workshops, writing retreats, life-coaching programmes, or turning the space into a relaxed games and breakout room for a corporate getaway, this adaptable room can be configured to meet your needs.
Spacious with high ceilings, yet intimate enough to feel warm and welcoming, the studio offers the freedom to arrange the space in a way that supports focus, connection, creativity, or play. From quiet, reflective sessions to lively group activities, it’s a room that flexes with your intention.
The studio also includes a mini kitchenette and WC, making it a comfortable, self-contained space for full-day or multi-day use.
Private Woodland And Wild Swimming Pond
Set within the grounds of Plas Ashpool Farm, the Barn benefits from private access to a woodland and wild swimming pond, just a five-minute walk through the surrounding field. This beautiful natural space is a truly special addition to any retreat, offering guests the opportunity to connect deeply with nature.
Ideal for wellbeing retreats, the woodland and pond can be enjoyed throughout the weekend — whether for a refreshing summer dip or as part of a winter cold-water immersion experience. Should you wish to include guided sessions, we’re happy to recommend experienced local cold-water guides, available to hire at an additional cost.
Hosts must hold appropriate insurance cover for any water-based activities offered, or work with an insured guide who holds the relevant cover.
Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Set within the heart of the Vale of Clwyd, the Barn is surrounded by open fields and rolling hills, offering a deeply peaceful setting for retreats immersed in nature. Located just off the renowned Offa’s Dyke trail, guests can head straight into the hills for beautiful walks with far-reaching scenic views. We’re happy to share recommendations for local routes, or help arrange guided walks should you wish to explore the landscape without the stress of leading the group. The area is stunning in every season, and for those craving the sea, the sandy beach at Porth Eirias is just a 25-minute drive away, perfect for a coastal walk or sea swim.
Cosy Snug, Boot Room & Utility Room
As well as the expansive communal living, dining and kitchen area, the Barn also offers a cosy snug room. This additional space can be used as a quiet breakout or reading room for guests, a restful hideaway for staff, or as a treatment room for massage. Should you wish to include massage (or facial) treatments as part of your retreat, you’re welcome to bring your own therapist, or we can recommend trusted local practitioners.
Further thoughtful features include a large entrance hall / boot room for all your guests coats and footwear, along with a separate washing and drying room, complete with towels for any swims — practical additions that enhance comfort and ease throughout your stay.
6 Bedrooms With 5 Bathrooms
The Barn offers six beautiful bedrooms, all of which can be configured as either twin rooms or super king beds. Four bedrooms are located on the ground floor, each with its own en-suite bathroom, three with a shower over bath and one with a walk-in shower, and open directly onto the front terrace.
The remaining two bedrooms are located on the first floor (same level as the main communal living space), and share a bathroom with a shower over bath. Beds are made up with organic cotton linen from The Fine Cotton Company, and have matching organic towels. High-quality mattresses, duvets and pillows are also chosen to support a deeply restful night’s sleep.
Interiors take inspiration from a Scandinavian-minimal aesthetic, with added personality through abstract artwork adorning the walls.
This property has a ground floor and a first floor with no lift, but the stairs are wide and carpeted.
Should you wish to host a retreat that caters for a range of disabilities, please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss whether our venue would be suitable for your group. We hope to assist you in any way possible.
- Delphis Eco cleaning products are used throughout.
- We use Temple Spa cosmetic products, which are cruelty-free and come from a company that is mindful of sustainability practices.
- All waste is recycled or composted.
- We are conscious of our energy consumption.
- The land and gardens are cared for with the sustainability of the natural habitat in mind — we even have beehives.
- Bamboo loo paper and kitchen roll from Cheeky Panda.
- We regularly plant trees and plants in the garden and woodland.
- The wood provided for the log burner and outside fire pit comes from our own woods, which is felled using sustainable methods.
Open 365 days of the year.
By Car
Address: Plas Ashpool, Llandyrnog, Denbighshire, LL16 4HP, Wales
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45 mins drive from Chester Train Station (33 miles)
1 hr 20 mins from Holyhead Ferry Terminal (64 miles)
By Rail
Prestatyn Station (16 miles) 35 mins drive
Prestatyn Taxi Service: Fin Cabs 01745 777888, or Burts Taxis 01745 888444
London Euston to Prestatyn - Direct 2h 35m, with 1-2 changes up to 3h
Manchester to Prestatyn - Direct 1h 35m, with 1 change up to 1h 50m
Liverpool to Prestatyn - 1 change 1hr 20m
By Air
Nearest Airports:
Liverpool (22 miles) 1 hr
Manchester (58 miles) 1hr 10mins
