Powys
Sitting between abergavenny and brynmawr in the bannau brycheiniog (brecon beacons), this charming family-friendly base is in a beautiful, peaceful setting and makes the perfect rural retreat. it has an enclosed garden with a luxurious hot tub and bbq, ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms, and extra space in the mezzanine office/snug.
with welcoming interiors and stylish features, the rustic barn conversion makes an inviting home from home. go inside to the lovely, light lounge/kitchen with its high ceilings and wooden beams. spend evenings relaxing in front of the roaring wood burner and smart tv, cook delicious meals in the kitchen, which has everything you need, and enjoy them in the dining room, with french doors to the garden. there’s also a breakfast bar for quick eats. the mezzanine office/snug has books, games and a desk if you need to check emails. there are three pretty double bedrooms, two with tvs, along with a bathroom and a shower room. outside is a relaxing oasis, an enclosed garden with a bbq and seating for al fresco drinks and meals, and a hot tub for a relaxing soak after a long walk. there’s also a second seating area at the rear of the cottage and storage for your bikes.
explore the stunning wooded clydach gorge, home to a national nature reserve with ancient beech woods and a natural habitat for birds and bats. climb blorenge, sugar loaf and skirrid (6-10 miles away), the hills surrounding abergavenny, and pick up cycling route 46 to explore on two wheels. visit the abergavenny’s museum, shops, cafes and castle (5.5 miles) and the pretty town of crickhowell (6 miles). for fun days out, head to blaenavon iron works (5 miles), the big pit (7 miles) and the brecon railway (13 miles).