Sugarloaf Lodge@Castell Corryn is an attractive site which includes the owner's home and 3 Scandinavian-inspired lodges, Pen-y-Fan, Skirrid and Talybont. The original buildings date back to 1784 and enjoy a lovely south-facing position on the mountain slope, ideal for exploring Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Grwyney Valley, the Black Mountains and the market town of Crickhowell. Sitting amidst beautiful rolling hills and mountains, this is a quiet position yet just a few hundred meters from the small village of Llangenny with its wonderful pub. Crickhowell is just 2 miles away and offers fantastic shopping, coffee shops and eateries whilst Abergavenny boasts a interesting castle with museum and plenty of shops as well as a small cinema.
Pen-y-Fan Lodge accommodation
Pen-y-Fan Lodge is assessed via stone steps and comprises of a galley kitchen, sitting/dining room,
Bedroom 1: double bedroom
Bedroom 2: double bedroom.
A modern shower room. The living room has a vaulted ceiling featuring attractive beams and French doors leading out on to a sunny wooden deck with furniture.
The well-equipped kitchen has a gas cooker, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker. The living area has white sofas, a dining table and chairs and TV with Freeview and DVD. French doors lead onto a sunny deck. There are two bedrooms, each with a double bed, plenty of storage and attractive views. The modern shower room has a shower, toilet and hand basin.
Useful information
Modern, minimalist lodges
All three Lodge units at Castell Corryn have replaced a barn that adjoins the owner's home with an architect-designed lodge building with strong Swedish influences. The sympathetic restoration includes feature beams and vaulted ceilings in the upper lodges, Pen-Y-Fan and Skirrid, and oak floors and beautiful walnut doors throughout. In addition, the Sugarloaf lodges have been built to the highest modern standards of thermal and acoustic insulation ensuring warmth and peace. Each lodge boasts a sunny deck or patio and the building is surrounded by mature lawned gardens and woodland. There is sauna and washer/dryer available for guests to use, please discuss this with the owner.
Fantastic walks from your door
With walks in all directions from Castell Corryn, visitors will be spoilt for choice. There are a number of circular walks up the Sugar Loaf and there are more gentle strolls to be had by heading down into the village of Llangenny and following the river Grwyney past the salmon leap - look out for the Heron that patrols these waters and the Muscovy duck that has made its home on the river and is fed by staff at The Dragons Head pub.
For even more walks, head into Crickhowell and visit the Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre. As well as offering a coffee bar and internet access, the helpful staff on the desk are a mine of information. Tell them how energetic you're feeling and how much time you have and they'll help you choose from an enormous number of varied walks from the centre. For a challenging but relatively short walk, Table Mountain at nearly 1500ft provides a spectacular backdrop to the North of the town. At the top you will be rewarded with the remains of a 2500-year-old hill-fort (crug) of Hywel from which Crickhowell takes its name.
Discover the bustling town of 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 Castell Corryn are just 2 miles from the heart of the town. 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.
Flexible accommodation for up to 10 people
The lodges at Castell Corryn offer the ideal solution for groups of friends or family looking to enjoy the walking, cycling, food or events that this area is known for. The ground floor lodge, Talybont, sleeps 2 people, whilst Pen-y-Fan and Skirrid can both accommodate 4 each in 2 bedrooms. Castell Corryn is well placed to provide accommodation for a number of local events such as the Abergavenny Food Festival, The Green Man Festival, The Polo and Horse Trials at the Glanusk Estate and the Royal Welsh Show at Builth Wells.
A quintessential village pub serving fantastic food
The Dragons Head pub in Llangenny is just a 400 meter walk away and is a great example of a small village pub, loved by its locals. George and Karen serve wonderful, home-cooked meals and local ales. The cosy, low-ceilinged interior is typical of pubs in the area with horse brasses on the walls and comfy seating around a huge wood-burning stove - an ideal resting point after a long walk. In the summer the enclosed garden and terrace area is lovely.
Foodies will appreciate the selection of other superb eateries within around 20 miles of Castell Corryn. These include two Michelin starred restaurants, The Walnut Tree just over 9 miles away and The Crown at Whitebrook. The lodges are also within easy reach of the celebrated Bell at Skenfrith, Michelin pub of the year in 2007 and recipient of 2 AA rosettes. Finally, The Hardwick is just under 7 miles away and is another multi-award winning gastropub.
Time your visit towards the end of September and take in the Abergavenny Food Festival and enjoy the Welsh hospitality and sample some amazing local produce.
Crickhowell 2 miles, Abergavenny 4 miles.
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If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:
Elizabeth, Carolyn, Ann, Regan and Caroline
