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Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn

Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn, Brecon, Powys, Wales

Pen Yr Heol means 'head of the road' and it really is at the end; from here on up you're on foot. High on the hillside is a lovely restoration of a 200-year-old shearing shed by local craftsmen using local and reclaimed materials. All is warm and bright inside with masses of space; the open-plan living area and kitchen caters comfortably for ten. This is simple, solid barn living; crisp white walls, original oak beams, wide polished floorboards, raftered ceilings. Everything has been thoughtfully worked out: underfloor heating and a wood-burner stocked with logs, home entertainment that includes Sky Sport, a children's play area – even a toy box! – and a fabulous drying room for wet clobber. You have two shower rooms and bedrooms downstairs – one with a bath where you can soak to valley views – and two more bedrooms upstairs. Outside, the views to the east are inspirational and reach as far as the Black Mountains – there are seating areas at the front and back to take them in from. Take the footpath behind the barn – it leads directly onto the Brecon Beacons and ultimately to Pen y Fan; plus, a half hour trek across fields will bring you to the village pub. Whatever the weather, the walks from your haven in the hills are spectacular.

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Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn

Contact: Thomas Jones

  • Tel: 01874 665271
  • Sleeps: 10
  • Rooms: 1 double with bathroom, 2 twins/doubles, 1 quadruple, 2 shower rooms, 2 wcs.
  • Price: £809 – £1,155. £693 for a short break (Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday
  • Closed: Never.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.

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

  • Excellent dining pub a 30-minute walk.
  • Cantref Adventure Farm a 5-minute drive.
  • Llangorse Rope Centre 10 minutes away.
  • Brecon Jazz festival in August a short drive.
  • Hay on Wye - town of books & literature festival, 40 minutes away.
  • Working farm, visitors welcomed by arrangement.

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

Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn Pen Yr Heol Barn

Pen Yr Heol Barn

Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn Open plan sitting room

Open plan sitting room

Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn Ensuite Bedroom

Ensuite Bedroom

Pen Yr Heol, Pentwyn Open plan dining room and kitchen

Open plan dining room and kitchen

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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.

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