In some ways living at Dôl-Llys is a bit like living in a friendly street or a small co-housing group. We each have our own front door but in addition we have extensive commonly shared amenities; these include two large reception/sitting rooms, washing machines and washing line, a heating system, a guest room, indoor and outdoor storage space, a summerhouse, gardens, polytunnels, a workshop and woodland fuel. Some chicken-keeping and Beekeeping. We find that sharing things and space encourages interaction and a more considerate and collaborative way of living that is more about “we” than “me”. It’s what a lot of people would call “give and take”.
Click here to watch a 2019 BBC interview explaining life here.
Click here to watch a video of one of our summer ceilidhs (Credit Jac Newey)
Click here to read a 2026 BBC article about Dôl Llys Hall
Currently there are eleven adults and four children living at Dôl Llys Hall. There are also three cats, one dog, ten hens and a couple of hundred thousand bees!
Dôl Llys Hall is situated just outside the beautiful historic market town of Llanidloes and is surrounded by beautiful Welsh hills. The following links provide useful information: