About this property
A 15th century chocolate box cottage trapped in time, offering an entirely relaxing stay just 2 miles from popular Hay on Wye. Perfect for a small family or a couple with dogs.
Perched on the brink of the Brecon Beacons and deep in the Welsh countryside, this charming property is the ideal base for exploring the Wales and England border. Visit nearby Hay on Wye (2 miles) to discover welcoming family pubs and its generous selection of bookshops or plan a visit to coincide with its annual literary festival. Take a trip to the River Wye (2 miles) for river walks or canoeing, or simply set off on enjoyable hikes from your very doorstep. A beautiful white washed stone cottage surrounded by trees and flora awaits your arrival. Stepping inside, the open plan sitting room has ancient beams on the ceiling and a welcoming wood burner in its original deep set fireplace. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge and a freezer for feeding your family, along with a dishwasher for stacking the plates afterwards. Completing the kitchen is a handy washing machine in case you ve been caught in the rain. Meals can be enjoyed right here in the kitchen, with a dining table by the window boasting far reaching views of the mountains on the other side of the valley. After dinner, retire to the comfortable sitting room. Throw a log on the wood burner and settle into sofas and armchairs, switching on the TV or enjoy a good film using the DVD player. Traditional wooden stairs lead up to the first floor where you ll find three cosy bedrooms with sloping ceilings. Nestled under the eaves of the property is a handsome double bedroom, which has a low beam to one side of the bed. Continue into small but charming single bedroom through the master room, where floral soft furnishings ensure a truly rural decor. Another single bedroom completes the sleeping space on this floor, with a pretty window offering views of the garden. Finally, you ll find a spacious family bathroom with shower over bath and a WC in an adjacent room. Head out into the garden up some steps and soak up the delights of your surroundings. A small stream flows through the outdoor space, and mature trees and shrubs offer shelter on hotter days. The table on the back terrace is perfect for warm weather meals outside. The large sloping garden is backed by a vast forest, perfect for setting off on walks from your doorstep. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 double and 2 singles (please note that singles are more suited to children and 1 single is accessed through the master bedroom). 1 bathroom with shower over bath and 1 separate WC.. Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). TV and DVD player. Wi Fi. Night storage heater. Garden with sloping lawn and deep dingle (care must be taken). Off road parking for 2 cars. Secure bike storage in barn. Low ceiling in master bedroom. Sloping ceilings in single bedrooms. Single bedroom accessible via master bedroom. Children under 5 need to be supervised due to deep dingle at the bottom of the garden. Shop and garage 1 mile, pubs and restaurants 2 miles.
Accommodation
Waterside views, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Fishing on site / nearby, Romantic, Family friendly, Quirky, Off the beaten track, Rustic, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes