About this property
Utterly unique property, perfect for eco friendly guests looking to completely unwind in rural Wales. Warming wood burner and generous outdoor space for winter and summer.
Filled to the brim with local history, this unique Game Keeper s cottage is ideal for unwinding in the glorious Brecon Beacons National Park. Jump on your mountain bike or don walking boots for a trip to the Usk Reservoir (9 miles) or take a walk along the River Towry (2 miles). Enjoy bird spotting in this area rich with wildlife, or set off in the dead of night for unforgettable Dark Skies star spotting. Despite it s peaceful and rural location you ll find the market town of Llandovery just 3 miles away, with a castle, restaurants and plenty of pubs. Jump on the Heart of Wales train line from Llandovery Station, getting to the city of Swansea in just over an hour. Completely unique from the inside out, this 16th century property retains plenty of traditional charm and original decor. It is the former gamekeeper s cottage to LLwynywormwood House, which is across the valley and owned by HRH Prince of Wales. Switch on the Victorian gas lighting and unwind in the cosy lounge. Savour the peace and quiet of no TV or Wi Fi, enjoying one another s company or pick up a good book to enjoy. The lounge has comfy sofas, radio/CD player and a wood burner for ambient evenings, whilst the adjacent conservatory is a relaxing spot for birdwatching. This open plan room also contains a gas cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave for preparing dinner, as well as a spacious dining table for evening meals. Completing the ground floor is a shower room with WC and ornate tiling. Head upstairs via narrow cottage style stairs to find four snug bedrooms. Two of these are peaceful singles, one is a sociable twin and the final room is a comfortable double with sloping ceilings. A retro bathroom with WC and bath complete this unforgettable cottage. Head outside via the conservatory to find a generous garden set to lawn, with a steep drop into the lower field. Dine alfresco at the picnic table or fire up the BBQ for summer evenings. Be sure to make use of the summer house for storing mountain bikes and sports equipment, or simply enjoy dark skies and red kite spotting in the garden. Need to know: 4 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin and 2 singles. 2 bathrooms 1 with WC and shower, 1 with bath and WC. Gas cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. Underfloor heating in lounge. Electricity generated on site. Private water supply. Wood burner. CD/Radio. No mobile reception. No Wi Fi. Garden. BBQ. 2 dogs welcome (ground floor only). Storage for bikes. Accessed along a forest track unsuitable for low cars. Steep drop in rear garden. Sloped and low ceilings in first floor bedrooms. Pub and shop 3 miles. Please be aware the rear garden wall has a steep drop.
Accommodation
Downstairs bathroom, Open fire / woodburner, Cottage