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Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage

Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage, Cyfie Farm, Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales

High above the beautiful Vyrnwy valley is Cyfie Farm - a 17th-century longhouse with converted farm buildings. Come to be soothed by views of gentle hills. Claire and Neil live in the longhouse and have converted the old cow crush and the granary into two smart cottages, which they manage along with a guest house on the farm. Inside, local craftsmen have achieved wonderful things: crook-shaped curtain rails, hand-made oak doors, the odd shepherd's lantern; the attention to detail is impressive. In Shepherd's Watch, the living areas are upstairs, where stable doors open out to views; in Sheep Dip, there's a double height sitting room, cosy with a log fire. In both, old oak beams, heritage colours, local art, comfy sofas and heated flagged floors draw you back home at the end of the day, while smart bathrooms (one with a steam shower) and bedrooms with antique king-size beds and hand-made mattresses guarantee deep sleep. Everywhere is immaculate. Summerhouses and secluded seating areas dot the National Garden Scheme gardens, and there's another treat in the converted pigsty: a sauna and hot-tub on decking with lights, with fabulous views over the valley. Watch the sunset as you soak... see the snow fall at dusk.

Storage for bicycles and stabling for horses available.

Special Notices

Posted: Monday, April 13, 2009

Cottages Available over Easter

Don't ask us why but we have a lot of availability around Easter. Call us on 01691648451 for details. The spring lambs are coming at a rate now you can cuddle a lamb here if you want to!

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage

Contact: Neil & Claire Bale

  • Tel: 01691 648451
  • Fax: 01691 648363
  • Sleeps: 2-4 per unit (8 in total)
  • Rooms: Sheepdip Cottage (sleeps 4): 1 double; 1 twin with shower; bathroom. Shepherd's Watch Cottage (sleeps 4): 1 double with shower; 1 single plus guest bed; bath/shower room.
  • Price: £320 – £550. Short Breaks available. Reduction for 2 people only
  • Closed: Rarely.
  • Changeover: Any
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Working farm. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Spa with hot tub and sauna
  • RSPB Reserve at Lake Vyrnwy
  • Boating and fishing
  • Beautiful National Garden Scheme gardens, scenery and wildlife
  • Castles and National Trust Properties
  • Organic traceable food

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage Cyfie Farm’s remote setting

Cyfie Farm’s remote setting

Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage Shepherd’s Watch Cottage upstairs sitting room

Shepherd’s Watch Cottage upstairs sitting room

Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage Shepherd’s Watch Cottage double bedroom

Shepherd’s Watch Cottage double bedroom

Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage Sheep Dip Cottage kitchen

Sheep Dip Cottage kitchen

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Cyfie Farm, Shepherd's Watch & Sheepdip Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

Help

Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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