About this property
Close to Abergavenny and resting on the side of the magnificent Sugar Loaf Mountain, this cosy hideaway makes a great base for exploring the Brecon Beacons, the Black Mountains, and the Bettws Valley.
Set along a small country lane 1,000 feet above sea level, the cottage has breathtaking views and makes a wonderful base for spotting buzzards and red kites. Climbers, walkers and mountain bikers will have plenty to explore. There are numerous walks from the cottage, with the summit of Sugar Loaf offering panoramic views over the Cotswolds, the Brecon Beacons and the Bristol Channel. The thriving town of Abergavenny (4 miles) has a fantastic range of great pubs, restaurants, and cafes. Other local attractions and landmarks include Tretower Castle (8.5 miles), the Big Pit museum (11 miles), Llanover Gardens (9 miles) and Llanthony Priory (9.5 miles). The popular market town of Crickhowell is also within easy reach (6 miles). On entering this delightful cottage, you will find yourself in the light, fresh and inviting open plan lounge/kitchen/diner. With comfortable seating, TV and a wood burner effect electric fire, the cosy lounge area is ideal for snuggling up at the end of a lovely day, catching up with a good book, watching a movie or chatting late into the night. The kitchen has a range of equipment including an electric oven, a microwave and fridge so you can prepare your favourite meals which you can enjoy in the charming dining area. Going upstairs, the light and relaxing bedroom features a pair of cosy twin beds (which can be converted into a super king size bed). Please note the ceiling slopes quite low. There s also a handy shower room complete with a shower and WC. Stepping outside, you can sit back in the enclosed garden and enjoy the stunning views. There is a shared outdoor seating area within a landscaped area of flower beds and borders with far reaching views where you can sit and watch the doves returning to the dovecote along with many other visiting bird varieties. There is also a shared heated indoor swimming pool with a resistance machine (opens early April early October). For guests with horses, the farmyard features three stables within sight of the cottage, and there s also plenty of space for grazing. You will also have access to a laundry room (shared with the adjoining cottage) complete with a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. Ample parking is available. Need to know: 1 twin bedroom (can be made into a super king size please request prior to a rrival). 1 shower room with shower, WC and sink. Electric oven, 2 ring electric hob, microwave, fridge. Wood effect electric fire. TV plus DVD player. Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture. BBQ on request. Communal outdoor seating areas within landscaped gardens enjoying far reaching views. Ample parking. Can be booked with the adjoining cottage to accommodate a further 3 guests. Access to shared washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities in adjoined laundry room. Use of shared heated indoor swimming pool by arrangement with the owners (available between early April until early October please check with us prior to booking if enquiry is for April and October months)). Stabling available for horses by arrangement. Abergavenny 4 miles Crickhowell 6 miles.
Accommodation
Complex of properties, Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Romantic, Indoor swimming pool, Rustic, Parking on site / nearby, Swimming pool, Cottage, Yes