PLANS have been submitted for four self-catering holiday units to be partly built into a hillside on farmland near Machynlleth.

The proposal for “Cloud Houses” by Peter Canham of Living Room Experiences Ltd, would be part of a diversification project at Brynmeurig Farm near Cemmaes.

It would give visitors views across Cadair Idris and the Dyfi Valley to the sea from the southeast side of Moel Eiddew.

Last year a proposal for five units was submitted then withdrawn.

In a design statement, Mr Canham said that he already works with the family at Brynmeurig on a tree house holiday project that has been operating for nearly a decade.

Mr Canham said:  “It is intended that this proposal will further advance Brynmeurig Farm in diversification.

“As well as bringing extra income into the farm the ‘treehouse’ project has brought many visitors to the area who directly affect the local economy by visiting the local pub, Penrhos Arms, newly opened local shop and café as well as local towns and tourist attractions.

“The proposed Cloud House project will hopefully increase this influence and bring further growth to the area.”

Each Cloud House unit will be buried under the ground with an exposed glazed balcony.

Mr Canham said: “The Cloud Houses have been designed to fit into the landscape and show how environmentally sustainable structures can be built to provide a comfortable and resource efficient experience.

“We propose to have as little impact on the land as possible.

“Visitors will arrive at a welcome area and travel on foot to the Cloud House unit.

“This welcome area will also have interpretation of the site, maps and instructions for the visitor.

“Our vision is to create an exemplar of a catered for sustainable holiday destination in Wales.

“It is hoped that the project will provide an enjoyable, exciting and educational experience for each visitor.”