Large Group Retreat, near Brecon (CWMCYBR)

The Property is superbly located with the most stunning view, this is one of the highest sheep farms in the Brecon Beacons and very close to the Peaks of the Brecon Beacons. Footpaths and the old Roman Road lead directly from the farm straight up to Pen-y-fan, Corn Ddu and Cribyn the Peaks of the Beacons. Dating from the 17th century the barn has is a wealth of oak beams, stone work and as many original features as possible having been retained. The barn has been restored with great care and attention into a warm, welcoming and fun place for a group of friends to stay for a "walking or activity weekend", a family re-union or or for a holiday in a beautiful peaceful environment with waterfalls, streams, woodlands and grazing sheep on the farm; there is pony trekking in Cantref Adventure Farm.

It is only a 10 minute drive down the hill to Brecon; mountain bikes can be hired locally and delivered to the farm.

Elsewhere on the farm there is a field for camping if there are extra people in your party.

Barn Accommodation

Sleeps 12/14, 4 bedrooms, plus cot. Very spacious and well equipped kitchen with central work station with electric hob, oven, microwave, large fridge, large chest freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and a long refectory dining table to seat 14 people. The kitchen has a stone tiled floor, steps lead down to a large flag stoned area with a very large and impressive stone built central fireplace with a wonderful hand hewn semi-circular oak settle, built from green oak from the farm.

Up a few steps to the main sitting area with comfortable sofas, one of which is a double sofa bed, chairs, woodburning stove, TV and DVD.

The heavy original 17th century oak beams throughout the barn have been retained, as has much of the old stone work.

There is a lovely recessed window area with a sofa and chairs with uninterrupted views straight up to the Beacons and the Gap - this being where the Roman road passes between the mountains from Brecon towards Merthyr Tydfil.

Downstairs shower room with handbasin, toilet and an area for leaving coats and boots.

Bedroom 1: double bedroom with an inter-linking ensuite shower and toilet (lockable from both bedrooms)

Bedroom 2: double bedroom

Bedroom 3: twin bedroom with an en suite shower and toilet.

Upstairs there is a further very spacious bathroom with a bath, handbasin and toilet.

Up a flight of steps is a large oak beamed open plan room.

Bedroom 4: this bedroom has six single pine beds, this mezzanine area can be used as a bedroom or a further sitting area - overlooking the downstairs sittingroom.

One side of the barn has large windows with doors out onto a sunny stone sheltered sitting area with wooden table and benches and a stone built BBQ with wonderful views down the valley towards Brecon.

Useful information

The barn entrance has a generous stone sheltered porch. Ample safe storage for mountain bikes. Duvets, pillows and bedlinen provided. Green Biomass central heating system, electricity, the open fire will be laid for your arrival on the first night. Homegrown firewood can be purchased from owner upon request during your stay. Sorry not suitable for pets as a working sheep farm. Ample parking.

Brecon is 4 miles.

If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for: Elizabeth, Carolyn, Andria, Ceri or Ann