Just 10 miles from the Brecon Beacons, this huge home is ideal for those that want to get their walking boots on and cover some serious ground during the day. Nevertheless, there’s plenty to do on this vast family run country estate, including the Green Man Maze, old Victorian rose gardens, a farm shop and with fly fishing and a wood-fired sauna (both for an additional charge). The family work hard to protect the wonderful array of wildlife that can be seen around the estate from Otters and Kingfishers in the river, to Kites and Buzzards soaring above. The historic market town Brecon is just 6 miles away, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the canal towpath or start the more challenging Taff Trail, which stretches 55 miles along the Taff river down to Cardiff. Kids will be happy at the Cantref Adventure Farm (8.5 miles), while the more adrenaline-hungry among you can give the activities at Llangorse Multi-Activity Centre (13 miles) a try.
Hang up your coats and shoes in the large hallway with coat and boot lobby before heading to the spacious kitchen/diner, where exposed beams and pretty hanging lights mix the traditional and contemporary together perfectly. The underfloor heating ensures it is a cosy space at all times of the year. You’ll actually enjoy washing up looking out to the garden at the Belfast sink after cooking up a hearty meal for everyone. There’s a utility room off the kitchen/diner that houses a washing machine and WC. Head up the curved staircase to the comfortable lounge, benefitting from fabulous views of the River Usk and warm lighting to keep you feeling cosy whatever the weather. Retire to one of the two bedrooms on the first floor; the Old Kitchen bedroom has a double and a single bed, while the Old Sitting Room bedroom features two singles. Two bathrooms are also on this level, so there shouldn’t be too many queues! Up on the second floor, the four remaining bedrooms welcome you in; Penry’s Room is a tranquil room with one double and two single beds, and the Parrot Room has one double bed. The Bell Room benefits from a hand basin as well as one double and one single bed, and the Attic Room has one double and 2 single beds plus a small single suitable for a child. All of the bedrooms are decorated in a peaceful and sympathetic country-cottage style, reminding you of the beautiful landscape just outside your door. There’s a further two bathrooms completing the second floor. There is full central heating throughout, with warmth being provided by the large biomass boiler.
Outside, the picturesque courtyard has a table and chairs and a large BBQ, making it the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco dinner in the summer evenings. Take a wander through the estate to discover the beautiful gardens, including the vegetable gardens where you can buy fresh organic vegetables that have been grown there, or take your rackets and balls to the tennis court for a match. There are a range of outbuildings where you’re welcome to store bikes and buggies.
New for 2025 is the riverside wood-fired sauna with cold water dip in the River Usk. The sauna seats 8 people and can be hired privately or you can join a communal session.