Llangain Farmhouse and Barn, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire, Powys, The Brecon Beacons, Wales - Sleeps 8

About Llangain Farmhouse and Barn

COSY FOR 2 OR 4 - DO CONTACT ME ABOUT BETTER RATES FOR SMALLER GROUPS

This secluded farmhouse and barn are situated up a track on the edge of Brecon Beacon National Park. The place is 1,000ft above sea level with panoramic views across the Wye valley.  It's a great setting for a family holiday, quiet retreat and a base for some wonderful walks. If the weather has turned then Hay-on-Wye, famous for it's book shops is good for a potter and only 3.5 miles away.

Inside, the 18th Century farmhouse and barn are full of rustic charm with exposed beams, sloping ceilings and log burners. We have endeavoured to provide comfy beds with good bedlinen in both for a lovely night's sleep.

Farmhouse - The cottage offers a small, yet cosy living room with smart TV and log burner for winter nights. The kitchen has a traditional, pine table for x 6 (or a snug x 8).

Upstairs, you'll find x 1 King sized bedroom, x 1 single x 1 standard double and x 1 twin room (2'-6" beds). These can be pushed together to create a double. (Please note, the twin room is accessed via a ladder so not suitable for all).

Barn - The barn has great character and, although a stone's throw from the cottage, it offers some space from the rest of the group for a couple. It has its own log burner, seating area and bathroom with shower.

Outside - There is 1/2 acre of enclosed wild garden with many mature plants attracting an abundance of nature. Many birds can be heard and spotted and, if you have a keen eye, you might see a hare. The views are spectacular from up here and, when clear, the skies are also perfect for star gazing.

Supplies - The nearest shops to Llangain are 3 miles away so you would need to be prepared to bring what you need.

Hereford's Harrods', Oakchurch is around 20 minutes drive away, which has a very well stocked farm shop, cafe, garden centre, etc. 

There is also a very good greengrocers in Hay, delicatessans, great butchers and Jones Hardware for all manner of things you might need or have forgotten. For a bigger shop there is a large Co-op on the outskirts.

Hay-on-Wye has quite a number of cafes, restaurants and pubs so you can always have a meal there and a peruse of the shops. Plenty of secondhand bookshops for the bibliophile and a newly rennovated castle, with gallery and cafe. 

Thursdays and Saturdays are market day in the town

Actitivities - Aside from pottering in Hay, there are plenty of walks on the doorstep in both the Black Mountains and the Breacon Beacons with Offa's Dyke path, traditionally dividing Wales and England, nearby.

Llanthony Priory - The ruins of this disolutioned priory are a great backdrop for post-walk picnic. There's also a little pub in the vaults serving food, local cider (of course!) and beers.  Opening times can be quite seasonal so do check.

The River Wye - Provides opportunities for swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Several canoe/ paddle boarding companies run from Hay.

Llangorse Lake - Also offers water sports inc. sailing and windsurfing. It attracts lots of nature and good for walks so could be an all rounder for everyone with good food at The Red Lion Pub.

Horse riding/pony trekking is on offer at a number of riding centres. And for those feeling adventurous there is The Black Mountains Gliding Club near Talgarth, Shobden Airfield for a flight in a microlight or Hay Bluff for more extreme parascending.

Surrounding Area - Dorstone - An ancient village (3 miles the other side to Hay) has a great 12th Century pub called 'The Pandy'. Do check on the opening times and, ideally, book if you can. The Sunday lunch is highly recommended for both veggies and meat eaters alike.

Bredwardine - 20 mins away has a little pebble beach next to the bridge, which you can paddle in the Wye from. The Red Lion pub here has always been popular with fishermen and serves pub food in a lovely garden.

Black & White trail - there are some wonderful historic villages to visit such Weobley, Grosmont with it's castle, etc.

Leominster (NE) & Presteigne (N) - Further north is Leominster, with a multitude of antique shops and Presteigne. The Judge's House museum in Presteigne is fascinating and we love Daphne's, the pizza restaurant on the high street.

Hereford - the nearest city, which has an impressive cathedral, dating back over a thousand years. It's most famous treasure is the Mappa Mundi, a world map created in 1300. Other attractions include a swimming pool and slides, tennis courts on the Bishop's Meadows, cinemas (both at the Courtyard Theatre and the Odeon), Play Planet, Black & White House museum, Water Works museum, etc. and a number of National Trust properties nearby (Croft Castle, Berrington Hall).

On booking I am happy to offer up more ideas for eating out and able to give the details of a mountain leader, capable of leading walks in the area.