Sleeps 8 people in 5 bedrooms: Laswern Fawr nestles under the brow of Llangattock Escarpment with phenomenal panoramic views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Black Mountains and the pretty Georgian market town of Crickhowell. Enjoy the fabulous character evident in every room of this magnificent 16th century stone farmhouse whilst appreciating the modern additions of underfloor heating, a lovely kitchen and luxurious bathrooms. This generous home offers accommodation for up to 8 people and pets are welcome. Laswern Fawr is a perfect retreat for a larger family or group looking for peaceful surroundings but easy access to the numerous activities and facilities in this area of the Beacons.
Quintessential farmhouse accommodationLaswern Fawr is a generous house sleeping a maximum of 8 in 5 well-appointed bedrooms. The ground floor houses an attractive kitchen with beautiful slate floor. There is an electric double oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The utility room is equipped with a washing machine, tumble dryer and has a sink. The large sitting room has some amazing oak beams, lovely rugs and tasteful soft furnishings all set around a large stone fireplace with wood burning stove and the original bread oven. There is a TV, DVD player, radio and Internet access. The dining room is also beamed and features a fine dining table and chairs and another woodburning stove.
Steep spiral stairs lead from the sitting room up to
Bedroom 1: a very pretty and spacious room, this bedroom has twin beds and views across to the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Crickhowell.
A further four bedrooms are reached via more fairly step, stone steps.
Bedroom 2: a single bed
Bedroom 3: was formerly the hayloft and has twin beds under the eaves.
Bedroom 4: is another single room
Bedroom 5: is the master bedroom. This large room has a king sized bed, wood burning stove and views up Llangattock Mountain. There is a new slate-tiled en suite with shower, handbasin and toilet.
A large, new family bathroom has a bath, separate shower, handbasin and toilet.
Useful information
Fabulous setting
Laswern Fawr is reached via an old tram road. Used by quarrymen and their mules in the 18th and 19th centuries, stone would have been transported this way from Llangattock Quarry down the mountain to the canal barges in the valley below. Nowadays the old tram road is a peaceful bridleway used by the occasional walker, horse rider or local farmers on their tractors. The magnificent stone farmhouse sits, nestled into the hillside under the brow of Llangattock Escarpment and enjoys the most phenomenal panoramic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Black Mountains and the pretty Georgian market town of Crickhowell. The lovely enclosed garden features an attractive stone terrace with furniture and a BBQ. Sit on the lawn and watch the sun go down across the surrounding fields and behind the mountains.
Bags of character
Laswern Fawr is chock-full of character. Featuring no less than three wood burning stoves, this cosy farmhouse boasts enormous oak beams, ledge and brace doors, exposed stone walls, stone spiral steps and an old bread oven. The charming higgledy-piggledy layout is typical of a farmhouse built in the 16th century where the property had to do more than provide shelter for the farmer and his family. Bedroom 3 is a former hayloft and happily the whole house retains the old farmhouse feel. The real bonus of Laswern Fawr is that all this character sits alongside two very modern and spacious bathrooms and a lovely and well-appointed kitchen - not something that could be said for many 16th century stone farmhouses.
Llangattock Escarpment
The escarpment under which Laswern Fawr nestles is a result of 18th and 19th century quarrying but today nature has largely reclaimed the landscape as its own. The quarrying process effectively sectioned the cliff face and in doing so uncovered an entrance to one of the longest cave systems in the U.K. with over 12 miles of passages. Not surprisingly Llangattock Escarpment is a popular destination for cavers from across Europe and the Western section of the escarpment has now be designated as the Craig Y Cilau National Nature Reserve,
Discover Crickhowell
Crickhowell is a thriving market town nestled between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons in one of the most beautiful valleys in the National Park. Visitors staying at Laswern Fawr are just 2 miles from the heart of the town. Take a stroll down the pretty streets to the famous Crickhowell Bridge over the River Usk. The bridge is well known for its mysterious arches, 12 when viewed from one side and 13 when facing upstream. Explore Nicholls, the lovely department store with its range of clothes, footwear, stationary, jewellery, gifts, and home products and make sure you visit Webbs - a family run department store established in 1930. Drop into Number Eighteen - one of a number of great local coffee shops and then browse the art gallery and small boutique shops before lunching at the famous Bear Hotel, which dates back to 1432 and has won the 'Best Pub in Britain' award twice.
Crickhowell 2 miles.
Learn more about Crickhowell
Get away from it all at Laswern Fawr by 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, Emma, Carolyn, Ann, Caroline or Regan
