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Gilestone Farmhouse

Talybont-On-Usk, Mid Wales
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Sleeps 15
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious farmhouse with timeless charm, situated on the owner’s working farm
  • Enjoy the countryside from the delightful lawn gardens, or dine alfresco on the patio
  • Three reception rooms to enjoy, perfect for large families and groups of friends

Property code: OC-WAL373

Travel along the impressive tree-lined drive and half way up you’ll catch a glimpse of the wonderful Ger y Wysg Farmhouse, situated on the owner's working farm. There’s a timeless charm about this house with the cosy wood-burning stoves, four-oven Aga, huge pitch pine kitchen table and pretty bedrooms. It has masses of space for 15 people and upto 3 dogs – perfect for groups and extended families to spend quality time together. You are welcome to tour the farm with the owner, as well as seeing sheep and cattle, you will see an abundance of wildlife including pheasants, buzzards, red kites and herons. A short stroll from the farmhouse is Gilestone Pond, a tranquil feature and a haven for wildlife. The owner is passionate about conservation and you will be see several community initiatives on the farm and in the local village, Talybont-on-Usk.

The village of Talybont-on-Usk, in the heart of Brecon Beacons National Park, has a bit of everything – a canal, 2 rivers, a reservoir, hills, woods, waterfalls, wildlife, local arts and crafts, a village shop and wi-fi cafe, 3 pubs and a restaurant. There are plenty of fabulous walks from Gilestone and Talybont; take an easy stroll along the canal, an epic circular hike taking in all the Central Beacons or a short walk around the stunning Talybont Waterfalls. A short drive away is Cantref Adventure Farm, which has a riding stables, animal farm and Europe’s longest sledge ride. On the outskirts of Brecon is the great Play Barn at Brynich. Further afield is The Red Kite Feeding Centre, near to Trecastle, the Brecon Mountain Railway and the spectacular National Showcaves at Dan yr Ogof are about 30-40 minutes away.

Ground Floor

  • Sitting Room: huge room with plenty of seating, log burning stove, TV and DVD.
  • Morning Room: cosy room with sofas, log burner, books and board games.
  • Conservatory: sofa and chairs, small dining table, lovely views of the garden and farmland beyond. Doors to patio area.
  • Kitchen: A large, traditional room with a huge, pitch pine kitchen table and chairs to accommodate all guests, flagstone floor, Welsh dresser, 4 oven Aga, large American fridge freezer, leading through to the Utility Room with washing machine and tumble dryer, an additional electric cooker and sink and a drying area for outside clothing and wellies.
  • Shower Room: shower, WC and hand wash basin.

First Floor:

  • Bedroom 1: Double bed, bedside tables.
  • Bedroom 2: Single bed, chest of drawers.
  • Bedroom 3: Kingsize bed, bedside tables.
  • Bedroom 4: Double bed, bedside tables.
  • Bedroom 5: King size, hand-carved four poster bed, wardrobe and bedside tables.
  • Bathroom 1: Bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin.
  • Bathroom 2: Bath with shower over, WC and hand wash basin.

Second Floor:

  • Bedroom 6: Double bed, single bed. Ensuite bathroom.
  • Bedroom 7: Double bed, single bed. Ensuite shower room.

Garden

  • Delightful lawned gardens with mature shrubs and trees, a little stream runs through part of the garden.
  • Patio area with garden furniture.

Additional Information

  • Heating and electricity: included. Oil central heating, logs supplied.
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided. 
  • Travel cot and high-chair provided.
  • Hairdryers: 1 provided.
  • Pets: upto 3 dogs welcome, £25.00 charge per pet per week.
  • No smoking inside the property please.
  • Parking: private parking.

  • 7 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 4 doubles, 1 single
  • 5 bathrooms - 1 en-suite bathroom with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 2 bathrooms with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • 4-oven Aga, electric cooker, American-style fridge freezer, dishwasher
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (logs supplied)
  • TV, DVD player
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed lawn garden area with a stream, patio area and garden furniture
  • Private parking
  • Farm tours available
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop 2.5 miles
  • Please note: care must be taken around the stream that runs through part of the garden
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 5 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 24th December 2024

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Great family house

Reviewed by Zoe 12th November 2024

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Fantastic, warm, welcoming, cosy farmhouse with lots of space for our mixed group of family and friends. Had everything we needed, well equipped kitchen, plenty of logs for the fire, even a local cat who we were advised we could allow in the house only if we wanted to! Lots to see and do in the area. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Jamie 17th August 2024

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A beautiful home in a picturesque location. Could use a clean with cobwebs and dirty windows in some places. The outdoor decking area needs serious attention. The owner was friendly.

Reviewed by Carole 21st July 2024

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Lovely big house. Great garden and beautiful countryside. Fantastic for large groups. We had 4 generations making wonderful memories.

Reviewed by David 16th January 2024

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