Rhayader 7 miles. This charming, stone-built, detached 19th century farmhouse is situated in four acres of grounds, in its own valley with views of the Radnorshire Hills, on the edge of the Coed Sarnau Forest, in the hills above, only 2.5 miles' drive or a 1-mile walk from the village of Abbeycwmhir. This comfortable cottage provides cosy accommodation with a farmhouse style kitchen, which boasts an original Victorian cooking range and bread oven, and a sitting room with a warming woodburning stove. Upstairs, this cottage has three bedrooms, a super-size-king and two doubles with garden and hill views, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement for all parties. Completing the first floor is the convenient bathroom, where you can enjoy a soothing soak, or prepare for the day in style at the double basin. This farmhouse has a lovely large lawned garden, perfect for relaxing and dining alfresco on a sunny evening, whilst admiring the red kites and buzzards that can be seen overhead. Bask in complete peacefulness as you enjoy the glorious views and wildlife. Close by are wonderful scenic walks and cycling trails, whilst the village of Abbeycwmhir offers the ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1176 and The Hall, an impressive country mansion with lovely gardens, both of which are open to the public. Nearby is Glyndwrs Way National Walking Trail and Cycle Route 25 both offering direct access to superb countryside with stunning scenic views. Visit the beautiful Elan Valley lakes and trails, the Red Kite Feeding Station at Rhayader, the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park), or even the medieval Shropshire town of Ludlow. A charming Abbeycwmhir farmhouse in a lovely away-from-it-all location, Cwm Bedw is perfect for an outdoor pursuits holiday or a family getaway to the countryside.

Abbeycwmhir ('abbey in the long valley') is lovely village situated in the Radnorshire Hills. The village offers the ruins of a Cistercian Abbey built in 1143, The Hall, an impressive country mansion with lovely gardens, which are both open to the public, and the Happy Union Inn, which is an old fashioned ale house. There is excellent walking and cycling from the village, with trails and paths that venture through woodland and along rivers.

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