#{ServerName}
Back
OverviewReviewsPhotosLocation
Enjoy cosy nights in front of the wood burning stove
The second lounge with Smart TV
Visit Hay on Wye with its castle, museum and cafe in the centre of town
There are many independent eateries in nearby Hay on Wye to explore
The magnificient view from Hay Bluff
Hay on Wye is known as 'The Town of Books' due to the many bookshops to browse
The Hay Literary Festival takes place in May annually
Hire a canoe and paddle down the nearby River Usk
Explore the Brecon Beacons with Pen Y Fan its highest peak
1 / 43  
2 / 43  
3 / 43  Enjoy cosy nights in front of the wood burning stove
4 / 43  
5 / 43  
6 / 43  
7 / 43  
8 / 43  
9 / 43  
10 / 43  
11 / 43  
12 / 43  
13 / 43  The second lounge with Smart TV
14 / 43  
15 / 43  
16 / 43  
17 / 43  
18 / 43  
19 / 43  
20 / 43  
21 / 43  
22 / 43  
23 / 43  
24 / 43  
25 / 43  
26 / 43  
27 / 43  
28 / 43  
29 / 43  
30 / 43  
31 / 43  
32 / 43  
33 / 43  
34 / 43  
35 / 43  
36 / 43  
37 / 43  Visit Hay on Wye with its castle, museum and cafe in the centre of town
38 / 43  There are many independent eateries in nearby Hay on Wye to explore
39 / 43  The magnificient view from Hay Bluff
40 / 43  Hay on Wye is known as 'The Town of Books' due to the many bookshops to browse
41 / 43  The Hay Literary Festival takes place in May annually
42 / 43  Hire a canoe and paddle down the nearby River Usk
43 / 43  Explore the Brecon Beacons with Pen Y Fan its highest peak

Old Rectory - Bryngwyn

Painscastle, Brecon Beacons
holidaycottages.co.uk logo

This property is managed by holidaycottages.co.uk info_outline

Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Family friendly
Four Poster
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
12 more

At a glance

  • A detached, character property that is spacious and perfect for entertaining
  • Relax in front of the wood burner or stroll the extensive lawns
  • Great for walking with direct access the Radnorshire Hills from your front door
Overview
Property code: 85552

Set high in the gorgeous Radnorshire Hills, this pet-friendly former parsonage is perfect for a big-group getaway. With excellent opportunities for walking, cycling, golf and water sports all around, this six-bedroomed country home offers fabulous social spaces both inside and out for all to enjoy.

Surrounded by countryside and history, including a 13th-century church less than 100 metres away, this property’s porch leads straight into a reception hall from which you can enter the cosy sitting room with its leather sofas and wing-backed chairs. The larger lounge boasts a wood burner, TV and a selection of board games to easily pass the time, while the nearby dining room that oozes character plays hosts to a large dining table for all to gather around. Here you can enjoy meals prepared in the well-equipped kitchen with its range-style cooker and other culinary essentials. The adjacent rear hallway has a second dishwasher, freezer and washer/dryer to make light work of all your self-catering requirements. The adjoining sunroom makes a lovely spot in which to enjoy some quiet time. On the ground floor you can also find the king-size bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower and toilet. Five further generously sized bedrooms with far-reaching countryside views are on the first floor. Choose from a super-king with an en-suite bathroom, a king-size four-poster with an en-suite shower, a double with an en-suite shower, and two twin rooms with washbasins, served by a separate bathroom and toilet. Your living space extends outdoors with an undercover seating area and mature gardens where you can stroll, fire up the BBQ and enjoy a range of outdoor games.

The delightful village of Painscastle is just three miles away with its welcoming inns and gorgeous views, this sits between Builth Wells (15 miles) and Hay-on-Wye (seven miles) near the Wales/England border. As an ideal base for exploring the lakes and mountains of Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons National Park, lovers of the outdoors are spoilt for adventures and activities.

  • 6 bedrooms – 1 super king-size, 2 king-size (1 being a four poster)(one on the ground floor), 1 double, 2 twin rooms
  • 5 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath, 1 en-suite with a shower over the bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 separate WC, downstairs - 1 en-suite with shower and WC,  plus1 separate WC
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Range cooker with electric oven and 5 ring gas hob, additional electric double oven, microwave, large fridge, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer dryer, freezer and second dishwasher, wine fridge
  • Stairgate, travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wi-Fi available
  • 3 TV's: Smart TV in second lounge, TV in main lounge and also in ground floor king-size bedroom
  • DVD player with selection of films to watch, Netflix (for own user log in), basic SKY package
  • Bluetooth speaker and sound bar in second lounge
  • Privat off-road parking for 6 cars
  • Extensive lawns and covered patio with rattan furniture, charcoal BBQ and garden benches
  • Stag or Hen parties are not permitted at this property
  • Please note owner lives in adjacent property but privacy is assured
  • Shop 5 miles, pub 2 miles - booking in advance advisable
  • Stabling/grazing for horses available by prior arrangement with the owner
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Carro

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
Overall cleanliness 4.9 starsOverall cleanliness 4.9 starsOverall cleanliness 4.9 starsOverall cleanliness 4.9 starsOverall cleanliness 4.9 stars4.9
Overall equipment
Overall equipment 4.8 starsOverall equipment 4.8 starsOverall equipment 4.8 starsOverall equipment 4.8 starsOverall equipment 4.8 stars4.8
Overall comfort
Overall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 starsOverall comfort 4.9 stars4.9
Overall location
Overall location 4.6 starsOverall location 4.6 starsOverall location 4.6 starsOverall location 4.6 starsOverall location 4.6 stars4.6

Reviewed by V K 4th January 2025

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

This was our second visit to the Old Rectory in Bryngwyn. It is a lovely, comfortable old house but with all modern facilities. A great place for a gathering of friends or family.

Reviewed by Alex 20th December 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

We had a wonderful time staying here for Christmas. The house was decorated beautifully with fairy lights, a Christmas tree (actually several trees and a snowman). We had several toddlers with us and they loved having plenty of space in the house to roam around in - but we still had enough rooms to have a separate room for adults to have some peaceRead more and quiet in. The kitchen is large and well equipped for large groups. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 5th December 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The Rectory was the perfect setting for our Winter Family get together! Everyone enjoyed the large welcoming sitting room, the big dining room and the well equipped kitchen. We also loved the hillside, moors and commons which we could walk out on straight from the house. We had some lovely blustery walks and then back for a hot drink by the fire! IRead moret felt like there was lots more to explore in the area and we could easily have stayed for longer! Hide

Reviewed by John 25th October 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

We had a wonderful holiday at The Old Rectory. The whole house was luxurious, spotlessly clean, warm and well supplied with equipment and games etc. There was plenty of space for us to spread out. (There were thirteen of us). The grandchildren loved the trampolene and the huge garden and are already asking if we can go back there!

Reviewed by Diane 20th September 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

The Old Rectory is a beautiful property, it has everything you need. The beds are extremely comfy, the kitchen is very well equipped and theres plenty of space inside and out. We had a lovely holiday celebrating a family members 60th birthday. Our two dogs loved the garden. Perfect property.

Reviewed by Julia 6th September 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The Old Rectory is a wonderful house. We had a family reunion there and it was perfect. The kitchen is really well equipped for a large group. The living areas are spacious with comfortable furniture. The bedrooms are comfortable, large beds and most are en-suite. The garden is beautifully kept as is the whole house. I could not fault it.

Reviewed by Alason 30th August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The house is truly beautiful so full of character and very well furnished and equipped. As a 3 generation family with a couple of dogs it met our needs perfectly. An abundance of indoor and outdoor equipment including an array of board games, books, a garden trampoline and goal net. The bedrooms and en suites are beautiful. Thank you Wendy for the Read moregreat communication prior to arriving and the warm welcome we received on the day. We wish we could have stayed longer. But hope very much to return. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 2nd August 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

A beautiful property in gorgeous countryside. The property had plenty of space for our large extended family group of 14. We could all sit in the living room comfortably together as well as enjoy meals together at the large dinning table. The children loved the garden and being able to see and hear the sheep in the field next door. The owners were Read morevery helpful and went out of their way to make our stay special. We would all definitely recommend this property and hope to visit again in the future Hide

Reviewed by Sue 28th June 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Lovely house for our family get together. Plenty of room for us to spead out and a peaceful spot. Wifi was intermittent at best and patchy over the house which was disappointing and frustrating as there is little mobile signal either.

Reviewed by Akhila 21st June 2024

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Great rural getaway, it was perfect for our two families of three generations to get together

Reviewed by Sue 24th May 2024

Guest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 starsGuest rating 4 stars

Comfortable house to stay in though bathrooms a bit dated. Heating can be noisy (gurgles a lot at 4am for example)

Reviewed by Gail 1st March 2024

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Ideal large property to accommodate a family gathering or celebration. We were a property of 11 ranging from 2 to 72 but never felt on top of one another. Well stocked kitchen could!SELECTED!n!ENDOFSELECTED!t think of anything else you would need. Plenty of games etc to keep young and old occupied. Property is in a remote, peaceful location but HayRead more on Wye and Kington not too far away. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 16th February 2024

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

What a beautiful property for our multi-generation family get together. Excellent facilities and so much room for us all

Reviewed by Richard 5th January 2024

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

An absolutely beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Excellent for getting out into the countryside and escaping the hustle and bustle! Wonderful facilities and a wonderful kitchen. Thank you for making our stay so perfect.

Reviewed by Sam 17th November 2023

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

A wonderful place to stay! Beautiful house, lovely garden and a quiet, remote location. Easy contact with the owner beforehand, very welcoming. Very comfy beds and living rooms areas, lots of space for a large group (8 adults and 6 children), a well stocked kitchen with more than you need! Would definitely consider coming back in the future, highlyRead more recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 27th October 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Amazing property for a large family getaway! The entire house is spotless and well equipped for a group of all ages. Made child friendly with high chair, gates at top and bottom of stairs, toddler toilet seat and travel cot if needed. Plenty of books and games available for entertainment and the WiFi is great. The owners live on site but are not inRead moretrusive and are very friendly and helpful if you need anything. A beautiful and spacious house in lovely surroundings - we would definitely return Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 13th October 2023

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Reviewed by John 15th September 2023

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

Reviewed by Noble 25th August 2023

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

It was the perfect house to celebrate my husband's 80th birthday with all the family. Plenty of space for everyone and the owner was extremely friendly and helpful. The house was very clean, the furnishings very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped.

Reviewed by Gregory 18th August 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

This is a lovely, spacious house set up on Bryngwyn hill close to open common land. There are a couple of lovely, easy walks from the house. It is extremely well equipped. The trampoline in the garden was a real hit with the children (3 yrs-12yrs). Realistically, Hay on Wye is the nearest place for shopping - a 20 minute drive away - and lunches ouRead moret; Painscastle 's pub was open only on the evenings. Hay castle is interesting and offered an enjoyable clay workshop the week we were there. Hide

Reviewed by Pretash 11th August 2023

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Reviewed by Gillian 16th June 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Spent an absolutely wonderful weekend (10 adults) in this beautiful house. Everything you could possibly need for a home from home. Owner greeted us, put kettle on supplied milk and a welcome basket. Plenty of space including an outside covered area perfect for rainy days and bbqs. Some very special features dotted around the house. Highly recommenRead mored this, came home very relaxed wishing we were able to stay for the week and explore local area more. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 26th May 2023

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

A big, comfortable and superbly equipped house with a nice garden and great views. It was spotlessly clean and lots of nice touches e.g. welcome bottles of wine, foil already laid out in the grill etc Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. Plenty of room in two sitting rooms and a dining room that comfortably sat all 12 of us. The owner was reallyRead more friendly and welcoming. Great base for the countryside and Hay on Wye. Hide

Reviewed by Jan 5th May 2023

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Arranged a large family get together for a long weekend. The house was beautiful, very well equipped with everything, beds were really comfy, garden was great. Very remote, but that was what we wanted.

Reviewed by Marilyn 24th March 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

What a stunning house, set in a beautiful location. Everything you need is provided. Accommodated 12 adults easily. Beds are so comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for Wendy the owner. Will hopefully return again.

Reviewed by Sophie 10th March 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

Perfect home and location. Very lucky to have snow too so made it even more idyllic. House is equipped with everything we needed. Definitely recommend this place

Reviewed by Jeanette 3rd February 2023

Guest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 starsGuest rating 5 stars

The location of The Old Rectory is amazing so peaceful and quiet. The accommodation is beautiful and very well equipped with everything you could need. We shall be booking again

25 more
Photos
Enjoy cosy nights in front of the wood burning stove
Show 31 more

Location

Map
Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.
The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Wales Cottage Holidays is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
The Travel Chapter Limited trading as Wales Cottage Holidays | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House Gammaton Road Bideford EX39 4DF Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.