Sleeps 15. This superb riverbank barn conversion has been thoughtfully restored to a very high standard to provide comfortable accommodation in three separate cottages, Blue Brook, Green Gallop and Red Ridge. The three units offer the advantage of privacy within a large group, whilst Blue Brook has a lovely large glazed dining area with an oak dining table seating 16 and large open plan sitting room so everyone can eat and socialize together.
Accommodation
Blue Brook
Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms. Newly fitted and well equipped open plan kitchen with a cooking island. The spacious sitting room with comfortable leather sofas and chairs has an 'olde worlde' feel with hand-made furniture and a particularly lovely oak coffee table. The dining table is set in a light, airy glazed part of the sitting room with a lovely large oak dining table easily able to seat 15 people. The kitchen door opens up to the outdoor sitting area along the river. There is a downstairs shower room with handbasin and toilet.
Up a flight of oak stairs to
Bedroom 1: double bedroom
Bedroom 2: double bedroom
Bedroom 3: twin bedroom with the handmade 'Goldilocks' style wooden beds.
The spacious bathroom has a freestanding 'roll top' bath with toilet and washbasin, with views across the valley.
Red Ridge
Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms. A well equipped open plan kitchen. The dining area has an oak table and chairs and comfortable new leather sofa and chairs. Downstairs there are terracotta tiled floors through out. Backdoor to separate outside patio.
Up handmade wooden stairs to
Bedroom 1: a twin bedroom with 'Goldilocks' style wooden beds
Bedroom 2: triple bunk beds, the lower being a 4ft wide bunk and a full size top bunk - sleeps 3 people.
Shower room with toilet and handbasin.
GREEN GALLOP
Sleeps 4 - 2 bedrooms. The open plan kitchen is well equipped with ample work and storage space. The living room has comfortable leather sofas and chairs with a beautiful hand-made coffee table from local oak and a terracotta tiled floor. Down stairs shower room with toilet and handbasin.
Upstairs to
Bedroom 1: twin handmade 'Goldilocks' style beds
Bedroom 2: full size 'Goldilocks' bunks.
In all cottages: Oak floors and staircases and welsh slate compliments the original beams and stonework whilst each property benefits from warm terracotta tiles with under floor heating, modern showers and a romantic freestanding bath in Blue Brook. Electric induction hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with small freezer, washing machine. Access to a washing machine in Red Ridge and Green Gallop.
Useful information
The riverbank barn conversion (dated 1770) is located at the Happy Horse Retirement Home, a beautiful 100 acre farm in the secluded Crai valley. The stables are situated close to the cottages, ideal for horse lovers with stabling available. The Crai river (SSSI) runs alongside the large outdoor sitting area and the back of the cottages. There are fabulous views over the green rolling hills and river from the kitchen and bedroom windows.
The area has abundant wildlife including otters, buzzards and red kites nesting nearby. There are numerous walks from the farm, within a few minutes walk is Crai reservoir with Brown Trout fishing, the farm falls into the Geo Park area with its glacial lakes, the large Cnewr Estate, large areas of forestry and high commons, waterfalls and the Sarn Helen Roman Road popular with mountain bikers. Brecon is 15 miles, whilst the sandy beaches of the Gower Peninsula are a 45 minute drive. The owners have an extensive knowledge of the local area for those on foot, bicycle or horseback, they also speak Dutch, French and German.
The River Crai runs at the back of the barns, for this reason the properties are not suitable for young children unless strictly supervised.
2012 Prices
Short Break £1075 for 2 nights, £1324 for 3 nights
Weekly rate: £1924
May Bank Holiday, Christmas and New Year £2024 per week
2013 Prices
Short Break £1075 for 2 nights, £1150 for 3 nights
Weekly rate: £1750
May Bank Holiday, Christmas and New Year £2024 per week
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Book your break at Happy Horse Cottages 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, Emma or Carolyn
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