Guests say
Penshenkin Barn receives glowing praise for its stunning rural location, beautiful views, and spacious, well-equipped interiors. Guests highlight the peaceful setting, excellent hot tub, and thoughtful touches throughout the property. The barn is ideal for groups, with all bedrooms en-suite and plenty of communal space. Owners are frequently described as helpful and responsive. Minor issues such as occasional maintenance niggles and heating concerns are mentioned but do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences. The property is highly recommended for a relaxing countryside retreat.
Multiple reviews describe the property as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. Only one review mentions creaky floors, which does not impact overall cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for its breathtaking views, tranquillity, and proximity to nature and local attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful, secluded setting and easy access to walks and sights.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a relaxing atmosphere. The barn is described as warm and cosy, though a few guests noted issues with upstairs heating during their stay.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests enjoying the hot tub, en-suite bedrooms, well-equipped kitchen, and communal spaces. Some minor issues with showers and heating were reported, but owners were responsive.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as hairdryers in every room, ample towels, and supplies like dishwasher tablets and firewood. While some guests mention recommendations and helpful hosts, gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Set in a rural aspect, this detached barn conversion offers guests luxurious and comfortable accommodation with beautiful views and a private hot tub.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. . Garden with garden furniture. Hot tub for 7 (private). Private parking for 3 cars. Wheelchair access. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. Set in a rural spot, this fantastic detached barn conversion gives guests a spacious and luxurious place to stay, with a private hot tub to the front of the property enjoying the stunning surrounding scenery. It is a stones throw away from Water-Break-Its-Neck, a spectacular waterfall with many walking trails around to enjoy the beautiful trees and woodland. It has good links to both the town of Hay-on-Wye, which has a literary festival in May, and also Llanelwedd, famous for the Royal Welsh Agricultural show in July. Nearby there are walks aplenty for the more active, and many open gardens to explore including Hergest Croft Gardens in nearby Kington. There is also the small breeds animal park situated just outside Kington which younger visitors will be able to enjoy all year round. This well-placed property is perfect for exploring all that mid-Wales has to offer being set on the England/Wales border, with the beautiful Offa’s Dyke walking trail which is 177 miles long situated close by. Just 22 miles away is the Elan Valley, a chain of dams and reservoirs set against a backdrop one of the country’s most picturesque beauty spots. Built over 100 years ago, it still supplies clean water to Birmingham.
Penshenkin Barn is just 8 miles from the popular town of Kington, which has a great mixture of cafés, restaurants and local shops for guests to enjoy. There is also a golf course which is one of the highest in England and Wales, with views over the Brecon Beacons. In nearby Presteigne, The Judge’s Lodging Museum provides an interesting day out where guests can take a tour. After a busy day exploring all that this area has to offer, there is space to sit and enjoy the views either from the private hot tub or from the garden seating.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Nearby points of interest
- Hergest Ridge
- Hergest Croft Gardens
- Llandrindod Wells Lake Park
- Motte at Builth Castle
- Kington Museum
- The National Cycle Museum
- Llandrindod Wells Heritage Trail
- Wyeside Arts Centre
- Hay Festival
- Rhayader Museum and Gallery
Reviews (29)
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John Lewis
Great property for extended family or large group. Wonderful views and walks. All bedrooms ensuite and spacious. Downstairs clean , comfortable and well equipped . Owners very helpful and close at hand. Will happily go there again on a similar occasion.
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Jennifer Woodham-Davies
Absolutely gorgeous accommodation and location. So good that all bedrooms have an on suite plus tvs. Downstairs is the perfect area so that all of us could be together but doing different activities. (All ages from 3 months - 57). We used the hot tub, the indoor fire and would have used the fire pit but ran out of time. Perfect location to visit Water-Break-Its-Neck, Elan Valley, Small breeds farm, Red Kite Centre, Hay on Wye.Had a great meal at The Swan Hotel & Steakhouse in KingtonBeautiful scenery, loved all the sheep surrounding us and also saw a couple of hares.I could live there. One hundred per cent recommend. Perfect for a large group to be together but also have own space.
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Confirmed Guest
Penshenkin Barn is beautifully decorated, set in the most gorgeous countryside and it’s a well equipped home. The provided directions were clear and easy to follow. We were disappointed on arrival as the hot tub was cold and we weren’t able to use it until the next day. The upstairs heating was also off on arrival and so the bedrooms were very cold. The downstairs underfloor heating was on but even the downstairs wasn’t particularly warm. We contacted the host and they came and lit the fire downstairs and turned on the hot tub however they told us the hot tub would not be ready until the next day. We were disappointed that the host didn’t check in with us the following day given the issues with the heating. The upstairs remained very chilly the whole time we were there despite us re-contacting the host and them revisiting to try and sort it out. We did enjoy our stay and feel we would recommend it but the host urgently needs to sort out the heating and make sure the hot tub is ready for guests on arrival.