Switch off completely with a relaxing break at this traditional stone cottage in the depths of the Welsh countryside. Ideal for couples, small families or two friends, it’s the perfect base for walking, cycling and outdoor activities before returning to the pretty garden or the comfy sofa by the wood burner.
Hang your coat in the porch and kick off your boots before stepping into the welcoming, open-plan living space, which has a real farmhouse/country style, with wooden floorboards and a mix of old and new furnishings. At one end, a simple kitchen allows you to cook up delicious treats of all kinds, with a dining table adjacent. And then, if you fancy an evening in, throw a log on the wood burner and either snuggle up on the comfy sofa or sit back in the armchair – you have all the time in the world to relax, read a book or stream an interesting show on the Smart TV. At bedtime, cottage-style stairs lead to the upper floor, where there are two lovely bedrooms with sloping ceilings, a double and a single, both boasting low windows with pretty rural views. They share a sweet bathroom. In warm weather you’ll want to make use of the garden, perhaps enjoying a morning coffee, grilling a tasty meal on the BBQ or simply sitting back and watching your bovine neighbours munching grass in the next-door field.
The cottage is tucked into the countryside 6 miles from the traditional market town of Brecon, where you’ll find a variety of independent shops and places to eat as well as a magnificent cathedral. For lovers of literature Hay-on-Wye is just 10.5 miles, or you could explore the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park on foot, by bike or perhaps getting adventurous with rock climbing, abseiling or canoeing.