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View FavouritesA wonderful large family house to sleep 10 people, superbly located in a remote yet accessible location near the picturesque Blaen y Glyn waterfalls and beside the Talybont Reservoir, which is now a SSI with its large number of seasonal visiting waterfowl. There is a 'hide' for bird watchers beside the reservoir and trout fishing on the reservoir. The Taff Cycle trail runs past the house, so bring your mountain bikes or can be hired locally. Only a few minutes walk into the woods behind the house is an interesting neolithic site. Brecon Mountain Railway is also only a few minutes drive up the valley. This is a very popular spot for hill walkers and mountain bikers being an easy access point on to the mountains. As shown on ITV "Holiday Home Sweet Home".
Accommodation:
Sleeps 10, 4 bedrooms.
Beautiful, warm underheated flooring throughout. A spacious, very well equipped, fitted kitchen and dining space. Large gas-fired cooker and hob, tall fridge, dishwasher etc. Ample workspace and all you need for cooking for a large group. The dining area has a beautiful stone tiled floor, an extended dining table that can comfortably seat 12-14 people. Leading off the kitchen; a good-sized utility room with a microwave,washing machine, freezer and additional storage space and a drying room for wet coats and boots; also a separate toilet and handbasin.
Down a couple of steps from the kitchen into a large, oak beamed, attractive and welcoming sitting room with a woodburning stove, large comfortable sofas, TV, DVD and CD player.
Enjoy the superb panoramic views through the huge cart arch windows of the Talybont Reservoir and surrounding mountains. Double doors lead on to an outside terrace within the rear garden with wooden table, benches and BBQ. The larger garden at the back of the barn has a trampoline which children love - visitors are welcome to use this but please note. (at own risk).
Up the hand-made, oak staircase to four bedrooms:
There are two separate toilets and handbasins on this floor and all the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms.
Bedroom 1: This is generously sized bedroom with an oak-framed double bed and a single bed, one chest of drawers, 3 side drawers and hanging space.
En suite shower room: With double-sized shower and wash basin. There is an additional mezzanine floor with a double mattress.
Bedroom 2: Again a generously sized bedroom with an oak-framed double bed and a single bed. There is an additional mezzanine floor with a futon bed sized 2ft 6.
Bedroom 3: This room has twin beds, a chest of drawers, hanging space and an en suite shower room with a double-sized shower and wash basin.
Bedroom 4: This bedroom has a double bed, one chest of drawers, side drawers, hanging space and an en suite bathroom with a bath/overhead shower and wash basin. There is an additional mezzanine floor with a single futon bed.
The bedrooms are all beautifully renovated with great oak beams and oak floors. Unusual and attractive circular stone windows look on to the circular front garden and offer wonderful views in every direction.
Useful information
Abercynafon now produces all electricity from a micro-hydro electric scheme (using a Turbo turbine). It uses water from the stream that flows down from the hills behind the house. Wood for the fire and wood pellet boiler powering the underfloor heating. Bedlinen and towels providedCot and highchair can be provided on requestThere is no mobile phone reception, but there is a landline phoneWi-Fi availableNo mobile signal but can get signal through WIFI callsTelescope available with prior arrangingAmple parking for a number of vehicles and safe storage for mountain bikes etc. Friday to Friday and Friday to Sunday/Monday weekend bookings.Brecon 10 miles, Crickhowell 10 miles, Abergavenny 15 miles
If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for: Elizabeth, Carolyn, Ceri, Jessica, Andria or Lucy
Standard check-in is 4pm and standard check-out is normally 10am on your day of departure. In some cases these times vary. Always check your booking confirmation paperwork for correct timings.
A maximum of 4 pets are welcome at this property. Typically pet charges apply but please contact the office for details.
This is the go to place for outdoor enthusiasts to make the most of the fantastic walking, riding & cycling opportunities, especially in the Cambrian Mountains National Park. The Ceredigion Coastal Path features numerous trails to choose from depending on how far you wish to travel. Whether for a full walking holiday or just a stroll along the cliffs to a village pub, this unspoilt route is perfect and has views out across the famous Cardigan Bay which is home to the UKs largest pod of dolphins.
Dotted along the Wales-West England border are lots of lovely market towns, many of which have their own castle. This disputed ground has a large number of Roman and Norman medieval fortresses, today some are only ruins or just the earthen works remain however there are plenty which have restored to their former glory and are open to visitors.
Mid Wales also just touches on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, a popular mountain range for exploring caves, forest activities and other more extreme outdoor sports such as rock climbing and abseiling. A number of historic railways mean other regions of Wales are easily accessible for a day trip, and make for an enjoyable way to travel and take in the sights.
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Changeover Day: Friday
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* A security bond (GHD) may be payable 7 days prior to your holiday start date and refunded following your departure.
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