fforest farm

Fforest Farm is such a cool venue! Every celebration here has this amazing, laid-back vibe that’s perfect for live music. Our bands always have the best time performing, the setting is beautiful, the team are wonderful, and the atmosphere is unbeatable. Oh, and the pizzas… absolutely the best ever! We can’t wait to be back for more unforgettable nights at this truly unique Welsh venue.

We first went to Fforest in 2007, when they only had tipis, domes and also offered pitches for people to bring their own tents. A couple years later, we came back, the tipis were gone and replaced by bell tents, some signs of expansion and growth were showing. We loved the place, so serene and so well made. In 2018, we returned as a family of 4, our first school summer holiday, and by then, the place had grown significantly with many more options of accommodation. Then, we opted for a crog loft, as it offered separate bedroom spaces for parents and kids, along with many other comforts. We stayed for a week and despite the hefty cost, all was fine, aside from the continental breakfast (included in the cost of the accommodation) which got a bit boring. Fast forward 7 years, we came back for 4 nights over October half term, and the place looked almost exactly the same, very well maintained! The events tipi and dining barn were the only new additions we noticed. Interestingly, the breakfast hadn't changed. High quality sourdough bread, granolas, other spreads and along with the soft boiled eggs that by the time you get to them, they are already hard. After spotting a couple catering trucks, we were no longer sure if all the wholesome looking breakfast ingredients are as homemade as they once were. A tiny bit of variety would be so welcome, maybe swap some elements every other day? The staff put up a couple organised activities for children, which was a nice addition. The on-site pub was opened everynight, which was great as it's such a nice and cosy space with a gorgeous fire! Sadly, drinks are at London prices! Overall, we still love the place. It's not cheap, but it's beautiful, relaxing and great for connecting with nature! You can even walk to Cardigan in less than an hour! We'll probably be back a fifth time - we shall see!

We stayed at Fforest Farm for the first time and really loved the concept and setting — the Onsen Dome was beautiful and felt very special. However, for the price (£1,582 for 4 nights/3 days) the comfort didn’t quite match expectations. The king-size mattress was lumpy and worn, and my daughters had to make do with a thin futon/camp bed, which felt far below the standard of a premium lodge. With late check-in and early check-out, we really only had 3 full days, which made the stay feel shorter than advertised. On top of this, charging extra for use of the sauna and hot tub seemed excessive, even with the £5 discount. Overall, we enjoyed the experience, but would love to see the comfort and value improved to match the beautiful concept.