This 40-acre hill farm stands in an exceptionally private location, with direct access to the Brecon Beacons National Park behind the house, its own stretch of river for paddling in, and acres of woods. Castle Farm consists of a lovely old farmhouse sleeping 10 + 2, and a large studio barn which has bunk beds for 10. In addition there is a cottage sleeping up to 7 available, which is 30 metres away. The houses are available by the week, weekend or mid-week.
Castle Farm is a fabulous place for lovers of the great outdoors, with superb hill walking outside the door. Barbecues are actively encouraged, either next to the river or closer to the house. There’s also a pony trecking outfit close by. Foodies will be in heaven, pottering around the famous market at Abergavenny and trying restaurants such as The Walnut Tree and The Hardwick. For the more literary, Hay-on-Wye is seven miles away. The Farm is self-catering, but catering can easily be arranged. The dining room in the farmhouse has a 12-seat Georgian table, which can be extended to seat 16, while the light and airy kitchen has an Aga, a Butler sink, a large table seating 10 and plenty of wooden worktop space.
The farmhouse is decorated in traditional country style, with big cosy sofas and chairs, painted brick walls, low wooden beams and a huge open fireplace in the farmhouse living room that’s a joy to come home to at the end of a day in the fresh air.
The bedrooms have big, cosy beds, thick duvets, freestanding wardrobes and chests of drawers and plenty of homely touches. There are nine altogether, with five extra sets of bunks in the Barns. This is not a house for lovers of ensuite facilities, but there are three bathrooms in the farmhouse and cottage, and another in the barn. The cottage is stylish and minimalist, again hugely comfortable.
Facilities include Aga, TV, DVD player, Hi-Fi, a growing supply of books, games and DVDs plus all the usual utilities (washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, large fridge freezer etc). The cottage is also totally self contained.
High quality bed linen is supplied. Towels, An endless supply of fire logs are available for guests to purchase.
There are two 'function' barns available where it is possible to have a party. A party organiser is also available to plan any event you may have at the farm...
On a hillside, in the middle of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, on the border of England and Wales. The setting is completely isolated, with not a neighbour in sight, yet is only 2.5 hours from London. There’s a good Co-Op in Hay-on-Wye, seven miles away, and both Waitrose and Tesco can deliver to the house. The nearest pub is three miles away on foot, four miles by car.
Airport: Cardiff (60 miles); Bristol (66 miles)
Station: Abergavenny (15 miles)
Other activities such as horse riding, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, cycling and clay shooting are all available within a few miles...
Hay-on-Wye is famous for its many bookshops and the annual, literary Hay Festival in May.
Farmhouse from £800 to £2,000 per week.
Cottage from £350 to £700 per week.
Last minute deals are often available