Diversification special: Welsh family branches out to luxury treehouse holiday retreats

With scenic views of traditional upland hill farming, Squirrel's Nest offers more than just a luxury getaway from everyday life

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Upland hill farmers John and Laura Lewis, of Nant Y Gelli Farm in Carmarthen, run treehouse retreat Squirrel’s Nest – the collective name for three lodges – alongside their 400 Welsh Mountain sheep business on 53 hectares (131 acres) of land.
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Upland hill farmers John and Laura Lewis, of Nant Y Gelli Farm in Carmarthen, run treehouse retreat Squirrel’s Nest – the collective name for three lodges – alongside their 400 Welsh Mountain sheep business on 53 hectares (131 acres) of land.

Seeing value in history, supporting fellow business owners, embracing farming heritage and thinking outside the box have been hallmarks behind the success of one Welsh family farm's diversification. Chris...

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