Pip`s Barn (PIPSB) | Crickhowell

Sleeps 2. Pips Barn - A picturesque retreat in a quiet valley of the Black Mountains

Pip`s Barn

Pips Barn is chic, stylish, cosy and simple. This stone and slate barn sits on a hillside within the Black Mountains and looks out over a peaceful valley. Inside the lime-washed walls and exposed beams are complemented by attractive artwork and textiles, an eye-catching stove and a beautifully designed interior. Large glass floor to ceiling doors lead out onto a terrace and provide breath-taking views. There are numerous footpaths to keep keen walker's happy and some fantastic pubs and restaurants in the area. The small market town of Crickhowell is 3 miles away, whilst the little village of Llanbedr is a mile's walk and has a very friendly pub.

Barn accommodation

This attractive barn comprises of an open plan kitchen, sitting and dining room, downstairs shower room and gallery bedroom up a flight of steep steps.

The very attractive hand-built kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, ceramic hob, fridge and freezer. A fantastic scrubbed pine farmhouse table with benches separate the kitchen from the sitting area which has comfortable leather sofas and an oil-fired stove that makes quite a feature. There is a CD player and a TV with Freeview, DVD and Video players provided. This living area has wonderful lime-washed walls, exposed beams, slate tiles and lots of light courtesy of the fantastic floor to ceiling glass doors. The downstairs shower room has a power shower, toilet and handbasin.

Up the wooden stairs, which do have a bannister but are fairly steep, to

Bedroom 1: a galleried bedroom with a double bed and skylight windows.   

Useful information

 Bedlinen provided.

  •  Not suitable for children under 7.
  •  Electricity, underfloor heating and oil-fired stove.
  •  Freeview TV and DVD
  •  Terrace with furniture.
  •  Not suitable for pets - by owners choice
  •  Ample parking.
  • Variable mobile reception
  •  The lane to the barn is narrow and can get icy in Winter - please call ahead if necessary.
  • Supermarkets that deliver here are Tesco, Asda and Waitrose.


    A quiet, romantic retreat 

    Many of us can only truly relax when the usual pressures of our day-to-day lives are lifted. With no phone, internet or even television, Pips Barn provides the perfect place to unwind. On a wet day curl up and read a book in front of the oil-fired stove or do a jigsaw on the enormous pine table. If the weather is fine the private terrace provides fabulous views. Set in the grounds of the owner's house, the barn is completely private with doors and windows all looking away and out across the valley, peace and quiet without complete isolation. Walk into the nearby village of Llanbedr for lunch at the Red Lion and then home for a game of scrabble and a glass of wine.

    Fantastic walks from your door

    With walks in all directions from Pips Barn, visitors will be spoilt for choice. There are a number of circular walks up the nearby Sugar Loaf mountain and there are more gentle strolls to be had by heading down through the village of Llanbedr and into the village of Llangenny.  Just follow the river Grwyney, look out for the Heron that patrols these waters and the Muscovy duck that has made it's 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 Pips are just 3 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.

    A great area for eating out

    A walk of around 1 mile brings you into the little village of Llanbedr. The Red Lion here is a great example of a small village pub, loved by it's locals. The pub offers home-cooked food, an open fire and a selection of local ales - an ideal resting point after a long walk.

    Foodies will appreciate the selection of other superb eateries within around 20 miles of Pips Barn. These include two Michelin starred restaurants, The Walnut Tree just over 9 miles away and The Crown at Whitebrook. Pips is 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.
     
    Llanbedr (with village pub) 1 mile, Crickhowell 3 miles, Abergavenny 6 miles.

    Learn more about Crickhowell, Abergavenny and Brecon here.

    Make your booking and look forward to a stay in this romantic retreat by clicking here 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 and Caroline

     

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