Running your own retreat?

You have 4 main options:

1. Drive

2. Get picked up by another attendee from a station

Chester (if driving from the North) or Ruabon (if driving from the south).

3. Get the bus

T3 - Wrexham or Ruabon to Corwen OR T8 - Chester to Corwen

T10 - Corwen to our doorstep

4. Get a taxi (must book in advance!)

Chester Taxi Services, 01244 421024, 4 seater £70 from Chester

Crown Cars (Wrexham based), 01978 842000, 4 seater £30 from Ruabon

Simply Google Bodlondeb Studio & Retreat and it’ll bring you to the door.

The address: Bodlondeb, Dinmael, Corwen, LL21 0NY

NB: The postcode will take you OFF the A5. We are on it.

Extra details: You’ll go past the Maerdy & Dinmael sign, and past The Goat pub. Keep going until you come to the Dinmael sign. We are second house on the right (blue door). You should see our sign hanging on the fence. Welcome! Head up the drive and get the kettle on!

You find them here.

We are able to park around 7 cars stacked up the drive. If there are more cars you can park a couple of minutes walk away.

There's not many houses here in Dinmael but there are some so we do ask that you're mindful and respectful of their space by parking in the bays away from people’s homes.

We'll warn you now - the signal around here isn't great - both a blessing and a curse!

We ummed and ahhed about whether to get internet installed because really you’ve come here to connect with each other and we all know phones can restrict how we connect, but we respect it's important to check in with home.

So, we have installed it, and it'll be up to you whether you use it.

NB The Chaplin bedroom doesn't have wifi or phone signal (it's glorious!)

All bedding is provided. There’ll be hand towels in the en-suites but you’ll need to bring your own bath / swim towels.

Some of you will be pleased to know there is a pub in walking distance. The Goat Inn is only a 10minute walk you could always head up there and have your evening meal.

Support local.

Karen deserves it.

Facebook: The Goat Inn

The kitchen is well stocked with essential utensils and equipment. We also provide basics such as oil and basic seasonings. Feel free to use anything that is there and leave anything you're happy for the next group to use.

The fridge is ¾ size and does not have a freezer but you’re welcome to use the one outside the back of our house. Let us know if you need it and we’ll make some space.

The kitchen also comes with a bluetooth speaker.

There is a coal BBQ on the patio you’re welcome to use during your stay.

Iain was a chef before he gave it up to look after the boys. We are able to create you a bespoke food plan/menu depending on your needs and our availability. Please get in touch with what you're thinking and we’ll give you some options, ideas and prices.

If we are unavailable on your dates we have some trusted retreat caterers we can highly recommend.

If you're considering eating out, you 100% should go to The Old Wives Tale in Bala - Rui is incredible. It's all made fresh so he caters for every food request - trust me, we've been with various groups with various needs and he's smashed it!

You need to book: +447428473129 or message them on Facebook.

We are also lucky enough to have The Goat Inn (01490 460536), a lovely pub in walking distance which serves great food.

For both it is always wise to call in advance and tell them you’re staying with us!

We recommend Goddards - 01490 420458 - make sure you book in advance

Nearest shops are in Corwen less than 10mins away or larger supermarkets include Aldi in Llangollen, Tesco Superstore in Ruthin or Morrisons, Lidl, Aldi in Denbigh - all around 25 minutes drive away.

Plus Spar and Coop in Bala (15mins)

There are many places that deliver here too.

We do it on a case by case basis as it will depend on the dog and the group size. Please get in touch.

Children over 5 are welcome but please know it is at your own risk as there are no balustrades around the roof of the studio.

To save bringing your own, you’re welcome to hire them for £15 per stay, simply add them on when booking.

Release mind & body stress with the highest rated acupressure mat on the planet.

We adore these mats so have invested in having them at the studio too.

You’re welcome to hire them for £30 / stay

And we also sell them if anyone would like to invest at a slightly cheaper rate than on the Shakti Mat website: £85 for the mat and pillow (instead of £118)