This farmhouse which dates back to the 1500's has been restored with a great deal of time being devoted to quality and comfort. The location is superb for walking in the Llanthony Valley and The Black Mountains. Close to Llanthony Abbey, Capel-y-ffin with its wealth of history and association with Eric Gill the artist. Walks down to the river through the meadow and up the lane to the village of Cwmyoy with its medieval church with the leaning tower. Two good local pubs are within walking distance. The dramatic and picturesque Gospel Pass leads through the hills to Hay-on-Wye. Pony trekking locally. Fishing on double bank for three quarters of a mile for trout is available on a stretch of the river below the house, both to be discussed with the owner. This is an ideal very spacious house for a family re-union or party.
Accommodation
Sleeps 10/16, 4/5 bedrooms with cot and high chair. Superbly designed and co-ordinated kitchen area with blue double gas-fired Aga, electric hob and oven, microwave, coffee maker, large blue fridge/freezer and separate freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, ample work, storage space and attractive blue and white tiling. Spacious dining area has a refectory table and chairs, comfortably seating 16 people. Many of the original features have been retained, exposed stonework, beautifully crafted woodwork, attractive windows and deep set windows with oak sills, handcrafted oak doors, ancient beams and the floors have been laid with green oak. A minstrel's gallery overlooks the kitchen with ash balustrades and floors, this room has heavy brocade curtains and can be curtained off for use as a twin bedroom. The "snug" has an old blackened range with original brasses, monks' bench, sofa, and a payphone. Downstairs cloakroom with handbasin and toilet.
Traditional stone fairly steep stairs lead to
Bedroom 1: double bed with en suite shower and toilet.
A further flights of stairs, leading to
Bedroom 2: which has a king-size bed.
Bedroom 3: has a king-size bed and a single bed
Bedroom 4: has a king-size bed and a single bed, with an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, handbasin and toilet.
The main bathroom has a bath, shower, handbasin and toilet.
An extra four people can be easily accommodated in lounge, with four divan beds located at one end of the room.
The large hall has a fine chandelier, featured large gas fire and a comfortable seating, and the main wide oak staircase. Off this are two sitting rooms. The first one has comfortable leather sofas and chairs, a large inglenook fireplace with an efficient woodburning stove. The other one is a wonderful long, light and airy room with French doors and delightful views up the valley to Llanthony and over the river to Cwmyoy with its famous crooked church.
Again comfortably furnished with more sofas and chairs, there is a TV and video, DVD player and excellent Hi-fi sound system which can play music throughout the house.
Useful information
Abergavenny 10 miles. Hay-on-Wye 15 miles.
2012 Prices
Weekends - £1425. Weekly Bookings - £2225
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Elizabeth and Caroline
