Make yourself at home at this magnificent off-grid cottage perched on the slopes of the Black Mountains. Sleeping four people, this cottage provides the ideal escape for small families or groups of friends in search for a tranquil retreat high in the hills of the Brecon Beacons. It’s particularly well-suited if you’re interested in reducing your environmental footprint and using resources sparingly. During the day, explore Crickhowell Castle Ruins. Climb its ancient steps and you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views over the Usk Valley. In the evening, open a bottle of wine by the fire pit on the cottage’s terrace and take a seat to enjoy the beautiful hill views.

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by an inviting open-plan kitchen/diner area. Its unique bohemian decor will immediately catch your eye. Climb the historic stone steps up to the vaulted sitting room and take a moment to relax in front of the wood burner before heading back to the rustic kitchen area to rustle up some dinner. Host a sociable meal at the dining table. Alternatively, head outside to the terrace to enjoy a BBQ feast while taking in the uninterrupted views of Black Mountains. After dinner, relax in the rustic shared wood fired sauna or head to the study and lose yourself in a good book. At the end of the day, make your way upstairs and you’ll find a lovely double bedroom. The sitting room also serves as an extra bedroom that features a single bed with a pull-out trundle bed.

Spend a pleasant afternoon taking in the lively atmosphere of Crickhowell’s High Street (3.5 miles). Discover unique gifts, local crafts and delicious treats in the town’s boutiques and cafes. Alternatively, head to Llangattock Escarpment (6.5 miles). The views over the Brecon Beacons are fantastic and you may be lucky enough to spot some birds of prey.

Additional information and rules

- 1 bedroom – king-size, plus 1 additional single bed in the lounge ( with an additional pull-out trundle)

- 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, and 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC

- Wood-fired range stove, gas hob, small gas oven and grill, fridge, freezer and washing machine

- Wood burner (first basket of logs included with an honesty box provided should you need additional logs)

- TV, Bluetooth speakers

- Cot and highchair available on request

- Terrace area and garden, plus guests can explore the private on-site woodland and glade

- Children need to be supervised with external steps and steep drops in the garden and terrace area

- Dry storage available for bikes

- Shared wood-fired sauna with Hammam towels and outdoor shower (shared with neighbouring cottage)

- Parking for 2 cars at the house with additional parking for another by the car port

- Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles

- Sleeps 2 + 2

- Please note that this is an eco-retreat, so we ask that you avoid excess water usage and turn off taps when not in use, and turn off lights when leaving rooms empty to avoid burning diesel unnecessarily

- The cottage is accessed via a steep concreted track, which is best tackled in first gear to the top