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Traditional Welsh Farmhouse Renovation

– Mid Wales

A traditional 17th century Welsh longhouse renovation sitting within 320 acres of regenerating wildlife habitat. Set at 430m at the foot of the Cambrian mountains in the wilderness of Mid Wales, this family run farm is being given a new energy and lease of life through the gentle restoration of each building and landscape terrain. The first building we have restored is the main farmhouse. See photos below of before and during the renovation as well. You can now stay here amongst the craftsmanship and history at Lofftwen Forest Farm. As the farm progresses its journey we will share more restorations.

Full restoration and renovation of a historic 17th century Welsh longhouse in Mid-Wales.
Newly restored Welsh farmhouse in the Cambrian mountains in Mid-Wales.
A view across hay fields towards the Cambrian mountains from the farm.
Aerial view of the renovated historic farmhouse in Mid-Wales.
Traditional Welsh longhouse restoration during construction and re-roofing.
The view from the top of the farmland with regenerative planting of forest in the foreground.
Historic Lath and Plaster walls revealed in the restoration of the historic Welsh longhouse.
A restored bedroom in the traditional Welsh longhouse with exposed original lath and plaster.
Bedroom restoration and new dormer window in historic Welsh farmhouse.
A view across the hills from the top of Lofftwen Forest Farm.
Dark sky photographed over the renovated Welsh longhouse.
The wetland and natural springs at Lofftwen Forest Farm.
Front entrance to a newly restored Welsh longhouse and farmstead.
Wildflower meadow as part of the regenerative habitats at the Welsh farm of Lofftwen.
New solid Oak front door to a traditional restored Welsh longhouse.
New window in a traditional Welsh longhouse.
All historic features restored in the 17th century Welsh longhouse, including inglenook fireplace.
Jonathan Lees and Carpenters on site working out the new dormer windows sitting on the historic stone walls of the longhouse.
A restored historic Welsh farmhouse bedroom with exposed original features and floor.
The view on the approach to the farmhouse before it was renovated.
The rear of a restored 17th century Welsh farmhouse.
View through farmyard with restored longhouse to the right and historic barn to the left.
Traditional Welsh slate roof and dormer window dressed with lead cheeks, on longhouse restoration.
A view of some of the wetland on Lofftwen Forest Farm where natural springs provide water.
Newly renovated and restored traditional Welsh longhouse
A view of the Cambrian mountains from the top of the 340 acres of regenerative farmland.
During the restoration of the traditional Welsh longhouse.
Exposed original wooden laths with the plaster removed for renovation.
A welsh longhouse farmhouse before the restoration by Jonathan Lees Architects.
The traditional Welsh longhouse before restoration.
The Welsh farmhouse before restoration with modern render and failed roof.
A shot down the driveway towards the restoration of a Welsh farmhouse.