About this property
Located on the east side of the Golden Valley with many walks from the doorstep, including Merbach Hill, Little Mountain and walks overlooking the Wye Valley. It's also a short drive from Hay Bluff, the start of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. The property offers easy access into Hay-on-Wye, famed for the May Hay Festival and an events calendar with something for all and a weekly Thursday market of local food and crafts. There are plenty of activities in the area, a pony trekking centre nearby and guides will lead you over the Begwns on horseback. Or, over the other side of the hill, discover the canoe hire and adventure training centres, offering a quick hour on the River Wye, bicycle hire to explore the Brecon Beacons or test you nerves on high wires.
This rambling wisteria-clad farmhouse is the perfect retreat within the heart of the Wye Valley and could accommodate up to 26 guests plus babes in arms although there is an extra charge per person per stay, should your party be larger than 18 guests. The living accommodation includes an extended 17th-century farmhouse and detached stable block that has been converted into five guest suites. The ground floor of the farmhouse is simply perfect for any celebration, offering a main lounge area with squishy sofas and lounging armchairs where you can relax after a day exploring or get competitive with one of the board games provided. There is also a more formal lounge that’s perfect for pre-dinner cocktails or enjoying a movie on the Smart TV. For relaxing with a good book in front of the wood burner, there is a library-style reception. For dining in, there is a formal dining room, which seats 21 people, where you can celebrate with friends. The kitchen is situated to the rear of the farmhouse, a well-equipped space with a large oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, 2 dishwashers and 2 bar fridges. There is also a utility space with an additional food preparation area and washing machine, plus a wet room with shower and WC on the ground floor. So, when the celebrations are over, climb the stairs of the farmhouse where you will find four bedrooms. These comprise a king-size room enjoying garden views and an en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, plus a further two king-size and one double rooms enjoying views across the front gardens - one enjoying views across the valley and one with views across the mini orchard. There is also a bathroom with a hand-held shower over clawfoot bath and WC. There are five further bedroom suites situated in the converted stable block. These consist of a four-poster king-size with en-suite shower room with double sized shower and WC and four open-plan suites with king-size beds set on a mezzanine floor. They also have ground-floor lounge areas with sofas and TVs, and en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC.
The farmhouse is situated within 5 acres of which you are free to roam; the outdoor space lends well to entertaining with an outdoor seating area and a brick built barbecue if you wish to dine outside, and a firepit area with seating for many overlooking the Wye Valley. For relaxing, there is a wood-fired hot tub, and for games, an undercover games room within the red brick barn with flexible seating with a foldable table tennis table. There is also a children's play area under the willow with railway sleeper seating. There is also allocated parking for up to ten cars.
Additional information and rules
. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog
- Property welcomes civilised family celebrations including micro-weddings, Hen/Stag/Sten & Fox parties
- Sleeps 18 but can accommodate up to 26 guests plus babes in arms (charge for sofa bed to be made up £25 per person and charge for child's inflatable mattress £10 per child per stay - payable direct to owner)
- 9 bedrooms – 8 king-size and 1 double with 3 large single sofa beds, 5 child's inflatable mattresses
- 8 bathrooms - Farmhouse 3 bathrooms -1 bathroom with hand-held shower over bath and WC, 1 wet room and WC, 1 en-suite shower room and WC, and 5 Guest suites with en-suite bathrooms with bath, separate shower and WC
- Large induction range cooker and induction hob, combi microwave, fridge/freezer 2 dishwashers, 2 bar fridges
- Separate utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Wood-fired hot tub- Please note towels for the hot tub are not included
- Kadai stargazing area
- Gravelled seating area overlooking the Wye Valley with brick built BBQ and firepit available ( charcoal not provided)
- Games room with table tennis and darts and weights area
- Large outdoor seating area
- Wood burner in dining hall (logs included)
- Allocated parking for 10 cars
- Pubs, shops and restaurants 4 miles
- Smart TV in formal lounge
- Also suitable for retreats for facilitators with dining hall pivoting to a large meeting/dining room seating 21 with 5 breakout lounges/barns plus a large garden for games.
- Owner sends a extensive welcome email with lots of local contacts and activities available locally to make for a memorable stay
- Concierge service offers a range of catering options as well as onsite and offsite group activities
- Catering, beauty treatments and other activities can be arranged
- Please note there is a refundable £250 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday