The house which dates back to the early 17th century but was probably the site of a more ancient settlement, has been renovated with great empathy and care; great attention has been paid to every detail and the original exterior appearance of the farmhouse and barn has been retained in line with the National Park requirements. The stonework restored, oak beams and arrow slit windows retained and replaced. The interior combines antique furnishings with modern day comforts. The house has the feeling of timelessness with ravens and buzzards soaring overhead. A mountain stream tumbles down the valley behind the house whilst the sheep graze peacefully on the hillside. Cantref Adventure Farm and Riding Centre is nearby, mountain bikes can be hired locally and there are the most superb mountain walks straight from the door. This is an ideal location for lovers of wilderness, hill walkers, artists and naturalists. The owners live in the main part of the farmhouse (to the right of the line drawing).
Cottage Accommodation
Sleeps 8 plus cot, 4 double bedrooms. On the upper floor of this beautifully converted farmhouse is a long galleried room with comfortable deep squashy sofas and chairs; a long dining table and chairs, a large very efficient woodburning stove, TV, CD, DVD, and video, as well as a classic 60's Wurlitzer juke box. The views from all the windows are phenomenal, straight out onto Cribyn and Pen-y-fan and in the other direction to the Black Mountains. There is a long Welsh slate work surface in the well equipped kitchen area, with a larder fridge, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, large double oven, hob and waste disposal unit.
The upper floor
Bedroom 1: double en suite bedrooms each with bath, power shower and toilet
Bedroom 2: double en suite bedrooms each with bath, power shower and toilet
Down a flight of generous oak stairs, with attractive trap-wheels converted to lamps hanging overhead and exposed oak pegged beams, are
Bedroom 3: double bedroom
Bedroom 4: double bedroom.
All the beds are antique brass or large wooden beds with new very good quality mattresses, and are focal points in the beautifully decorated bedrooms. The master bedroom downstairs has French windows that look out onto a patio and garden - wonderful in the summer. A further bathroom downstairs has bath, shower and hand basin and toilet. Further separate toilet. The spacious flag stone floored hall has a desk with broadbandconnection. Off the hall is a utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, a large fridge/freezer and the central heating boiler.
Useful information
Crofftau is 3 miles from Brecon and Llanfrynach Village; 1 hour from the Severn Bridge; 3.5 hours from London and Manchester; 2 hours from Birmingham.
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You can make your booking online or alternatively you can book by calling our office on 01874 676446.
If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:
Elizabeth, Carolyn, Caroline, Ceri, Emma and Regan
