Arllen Fawr

About this property

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 2 miles. This Grade II listed rural cottage is situated on a working livestock farm with great countryside views of the hills and mountains beyond, a few miles from the market town of Oswestry and Welshpool. Located next door to the owner’s home, this historic cottage built in the 1500s offers an insight into farming life, and is an ideal getaway for all the family with fishing and walking on the doorstep. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, the master bedroom boasting a four poster bed with en-suite shower room, and a spacious family room with a double bed and two singles. Next to the family room is a shower room. This delightful cottage has character features including the original staircase and beams. The kitchen is well-equipped and has everything you need to prepare a delicious family meal to be enjoyed in the dining room as you chat over the day’s adventures, or in the morning breakfast can be enjoyed at the smaller table in the kitchen. After dinner retire to the sitting room with its open fire, where you can enjoy the relaxation of the crackling fire after a day exploring the area, watch your favourite TV programmes, or enjoy a family game together. Outside this cottage you will find a lawned front garden, where you can sit and enjoy the farming life and the superb country views while relaxing in the summer sunshine, with a glass of wine while the children play and the coals sizzle on the barbecue. The nearby village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, situated in the beautiful Tanat Valley has a good range of amenities including two pubs, a hotel, a cafe and a fish and chip shop. Being at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains there are plenty of opportunities for walks and a short drive will take you to one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, the magnificent Pistyll Rhaeadr (240 ft high waterfall). The lovely lakes of Vyrnwy and Bala are a little further afield and waiting to be explored. Take a trip to Powys Castle and Gardens, medieval Shrewsbury or Roman Chester or discover the delights of the scenic Snowdonia National Park. At the end of a busy day exploring day, this comfortable cottage will be waiting for you.

This pleasant village lies in the beautiful Tanat Valley at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains, only 4 miles from one of the Seven Wonders of Wales - the magnificent Pistyll Rhaeadr (240 ft high waterfall). Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant was the location for the successful film, The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain, and more recently the film Nativity 2 starring David Tennant. The village boasts two general stores, a newsagents, a Post Office, a butchers, two pubs, one hotel, one cafe and a fish and chip shop. It is surrounded by lovely countryside, providing walking trails for all abilities including Berwyn Ridge Walk and a trail to the summit of the waterfall.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x four poster double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 single.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room with sitting area and electric fire.

Sitting room with open fire.

Oil central heating with electric fire and open fire.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with basic Sky, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.

Additional fuel available to purchase from owner.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair.

Off road parking for 3 cars.

Shared use of front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 2 miles.