House in Mid Wales

About this property

Glorious views across the River Usk and the Black Mountains set the tone for a stay in this charming period property in Brecon Beacons National Park.

Set in the village of Llangattock, this property makes a great base for exploring the Brecon Beacons. A short walk of less than 1 mile across a meadow and over an ancient stone bridge leads you to Crickhowell a lovely small town with independent shops, cafes and pubs with many more local walks to enjoy: Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal passes through Llangattock to the west, allowing level walking along the picturesque towpath, while the River Usk provides riverside strolls from Crickhowell. For a slightly more energetic trek you can join the Beacons Way or Cwm Cumbeth trail at Crickhowell, leading you up on to the flat topped Table Mountain and The Black Mountains beyond. Once part of the original village school, this delightful cottage dates back to the late 17th century. It has been given a touch of modern elegance through the use of designer wallpapers, warm wooden parquet flooring in the sitting room and chic furnishings, which sit beneath partially exposed beams. The entrance porch has plenty of hanging space for your coats, before you move through to the combined sitting/dining room with an attractive and practical log effect electric fire that will take the chill off cooler days. The dining table offers seating up to six people, ready for meals prepared in the separate, fully equipped kitchen. At the end of the day, two bedrooms wait upstairs. A double room offers lovely views out over the water meadows beside the River Usk, with Table Mountain and Sugar Loaf beyond, while a spacious twin can accommodate a third person thanks to the included single chair bed. On the first floor you also find the property s bathroom, with a shower over the bath. Outside, there is access to a neat cottage garden with bistro style furniture, providing you with the ideal spot to enjoy a morning coffee, or enjoy a sunny afternoon. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin. 1 bathroom with shower over the bath heated towel rail and WC. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer. TV, DVD, stereo. Wi Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with outside seating area and garden furniture with outside tap.. Additional single chair bed available in twin room. Parking can be found nearby in small village car park. Pub in village; 0.75 miles to shops at Crickhowell; 7.5 miles to Abergavenny; 15 miles to Brecon.

Accommodation

Enclosed garden / patio, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Family friendly, Does not allow pets, Cottage, Yes, Yes