The Peren, Lower Wyeside, Clifford, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire ,England (Welsh Borders, Welsh Marches, Wales, Brecon Beacons National Park, Black Mountains, Hay On Wye)

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The Peren

The Peren, Lower Wyeside, Clifford, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England

Herons, kingfishers, badgers… they'll all find their way to your private wildflower meadow. In front is the Peren, reached through herb beds, past a part canopied terrace with table, chairs and a barbecue. You enter this superb mid-Victorian barn conversion through a two-storey window - once the old threshing door. It's the peace that hits you, then the sense of space – the open-plan living area is stylish and contemporary and has a country palette. The big sofa begs you to curl up in front of the wood-burner, good books and games are tucked under the stairs and a welcome hamper of local produce sits temptingly on the little antique kitchen table. And so to bed, up an open-plan staircase to oak floors, to a bed which peers out through that huge window. There's an exciting glass walkway to the spotless family bathroom with beautiful stone floors and a double-ended bath. For the children there's rabbit-spotting in the meadow, an outside play area and a toy box to explore. Owners Simon and Andrew did their stint in London and moved here for the green life: geo-thermal underfloor heating, low-energy lighting. They have an organic smallholding nearby (collect your breakfast eggs!) and will give you a tour of the barn when you arrive. You can stroll a mile and a half to the quirky book mecca of Hay on Wye - or borrow a bike for a lovely, flat, ten-minute ride.

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The Peren

Contact: Simon Forrester & Andrew Craven

Tel: 01497 831225
Sleeps: 5
Rooms: House for 5 (1 double, 1 triple; 1 bath, 1 shower).
Price: £495 – £850.
Closed: Rarely.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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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

Hay On Wye - Internationally famous & quirky town of books. 1.5 miles
Breath taking scenery and walks in Brecon Beacons National Park - all around
River Wye - pristine and wild - fishing, walking and canoeing. 5 mins walk
Foodie heavan - two Michelin starred pubs - The Stag at Titley (30 mins drive) and The Bell at Skenfrith (45 mins drive)
Oldest map of the world (mappa mundi & Hereford Cathedral - 45 mins drive
Space, peace and calm at The Peren.

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

The Peren exterior

Living room

Kitchen

Bathroom

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the 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.