This fabulous cottage, hidden away on the slopes of the mountains in the heart of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, is the ultimate retreat for environmentally-conscious guests. Sleeping up to five across two bedrooms, both accessed via fairy-lit external steps, this holiday home is ideal for those looking for something a bit different. Spend quality time together, dining alfresco in the garden surrounded by stunning hillside views, or relax in the wood-fired sauna that’s shared with the neighbouring cottage.

The property has a gorgeous traditional feel yet is powered by modern solar and wind electricity. The open-plan living area is fresh and bright with soft green tones and wooden units in the kitchen; cook up a storm and dine at the table in the centre of the space, chatting about your plans for tomorrow. Retire to the lounge area where comfortable sofas and a wood burner beckon you to curl up with your favourite book; in the summer, throw open the patio doors to the garden to let the outside in. You can even explore the woodland from the garden. Up external steps, you’ll find a cosy double that links to a triple room that’s ideal for children. Both rooms benefit from charming pastel colours and share the contemporary shower room that’s accessed externally down some steps and back onto the ground floor.

Head off for a guided canoe trip along the River Wye with Celtic Canoes (19 miles), or try a more leisurely trip on an electric day boat along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal with Beacon Park Boats (4.5 miles). Little explorers will enjoy visiting Abergavenny Museum (10 miles), set in a ‘ruined’ Norman castle, while those interested in local history will enjoy a visit to The Winding House Museum (20.5 miles).

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking

- 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 triple (both reached via external steps)

- 1 bathroom – 1 shower room with WC (accessed via external steps from the bedrooms)

- TV

- Wood burner

- Radiators for occasional use are available

- Cot and highchair available on request

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

- Dry storage available for bikes

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

- Children to take care with external steps

- Regret no washing machine

- Please keep dogs off the furniture

- The cottage is accessed via a steep driveway

- 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. To avoid burning diesel unnecessarily, please turn off lights when leaving rooms empty and avoid leaving gas radiators on when not in the room

- Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles