Crickhowell

The peaceful hamlet of Tretower sits at the foot of the Back Mountains just off the Usk Valley the perfect place for a holiday with friends and family making the most of the outdoors.

Full list of facilities at this property...

• WiFi
• Luxury property
• Luxury property
• Open fire / woodburner
• Travel cot available
• Highchair available
• Downstairs bedroom
• Downstairs bathroom
• Fishing onsite or nearby
• Has a pub nearby
• Family friendly
• Towels included

The peaceful hamlet of Tretower sits at the foot of the Back Mountains just off the Usk Valley the perfect place for a holiday with friends and family making the most of the outdoors. Try Llangorse Activity Centre (7 miles) with its climbing wall and Cantref Adventure Farm (13 miles) both with pony trekking centres. Hire a kayak and paddle along the Brecon and Monmouth Canal or walk along the River Wye and the River Usk. The Henry Vaughan Walk along The Brinore Tram Road winds through the scenic and historic Talybont valley or you can climb a number of footpaths up to the Beacons. Immerse yourselves in Welsh cultural history with a visit to one of the many historic houses gardens and castles. Crickhowell Abergavenny Brecon and Hay-on-Wye are all less than 17 miles away and perfect for a day trip of pubs restaurants and independent shops. The cottage is set within mature gardens with views of Tretower Court and Castle a creation of Sir Roger Vaughan. Step back in time as you step inside the flagstone boot room. To the right theres a quirky cloak room with Thomas Crapper WC butler sink and vibrant wallpaper. Relax in the lounge with its 17th-century stone fireplace leather Chesterfields and velvet recliners surrounded by heirlooms antiques and oil paintings. Enjoy the heat of the wood burner whilst watching a film on the Smart TV. To the rear of the house the locally handmade shaker kitchen is well-equipped with a Smeg induction range microwave fridge/freezer dishwasher Sage coffee machine and washing machine. Enjoy meals seated at the large oak refectory table with French low lights and Welsh pew. The 17th century spiral stone castle staircase leads you to the dark oak-boarded first floor. Here four bedrooms are all beautifully finished with Art Deco sanitary ware. To the front of the cottage theres a king-size William Morris bedroom with en-suite shower a twin bedroom with bunk beds plus a further single bed. To the rear of the cottage theres a twin bedroom and a double bedroom. There is a family bathroom with a free-standing double-ended zinc and copper bath to enjoy castle views whilst taking a soak a separate shower and a WC. Theres also a small lounge area to relax in on the first floor. A further upstairs toilet is a quirky hidden gem with green Art Deco suite. The cottage also has a detached fully-contained annex perfect for two known as The Cwtch (Welsh for cuddle) offering twin beds that can be made into a king on request at the time of booking and a wall-mounted TV. A small kitchenette with fridge kettle breakfast bar and stools is perfect for a morning coffee with a view to the castle. There is also a shower and Burlington high level WC. You are surrounded by gardens with stunning views a small patio area accessed via The Cwtch kitchen area and there are several seating areas within the gardens where you can make the most of the sun an area with a BBQ and a fire pit. Outside the boot room door of the main house there is also a dog/bike/toddler hot and cold spray tap for washing down anything and anyone after a brilliant day out. There is ample off-road parking and secure storage for bikes. Need to know: 5 bedrooms Sleeps 8 adults and 3 children. 1 king size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom(suitable for children). The annex 1 twin room that can be made into a king size on request when booking. 3 bathrooms 1 separate shower, free standing bath and WC, 1 en suite shower and WC, I separate WC. The annex 1 shower and WC. Smeg induction range and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and Sage coffee machine. Wood burner (first basket of logs included). Cot & high chair available. Fibre Wi Fi. 1 dog welcome. Ample off road parking. Outside warm water tap. Secure storage for bikes. TV in lounge and games area. Pub within walking distance, shop 3 miles. No stag / hen parties due to insurance. SECURITY DEPOSIT: This property has a 250 security deposit, fully refundable after safe departure. Speak to owner directly..