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The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley

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9 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 29

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley

The Castle (aka Castle Farm) sits in the heart of the Black Mountains in South Wales. It's a spacious self-catering family holiday home, bunk barn and cottage in an absolutely stunning and private location, providing outstanding views and comfortable accommodation. Its perfect for big groups of friends and family get-togethers

The 40-acre hill farm stands in an exceptionally private location, with direct access to the Brecon Beacons National Park behind the house, its own stretch of river for paddling in, a nature walk and acres of woods. Castle Farm consists of a lovely old farmhouse sleeping 10, a separate cottage for up to 7 and a studio style barn which has bunk beds for ten plus. The large farmhouse and cottage are available for rent either individually or together, by the week, weekend or mid week break.

This is a fabulous place for lovers of the great outdoors, with superb hill walking outside the door. Barbecues are actively encouraged, either next to the river or closer to the house. There's also a riding outfit round the corner for anyone who wants to go trekking. Foodies will be in heaven, pottering around the famous market at Abergavenny and trying restaurants such as The Walnut Tree and The Hardwick. For the more literary, Hay-on-Wye is seven miles away.

Castle Farm is self-catering, but catering can easily be arranged. The dining room in the farmhouse has a 20-seat dining table, which can be extended to seat 28 with an additional table, while the light and airy kitchen has an Aga, a butler sink, a 10 seat kitchen table and plenty of workspace.

The house has WiFi, Smart TV, DVD player, Bluetooth, a growing supply of books and all the usual utilities (washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc).

Recent visitors have said: "Its was like waking up in Nania", "Castle Farm was fantastic!! What a fabulous place!", "We all had an absolutely brilliant weekend, the weather was incredible and the views from the property were no less so!", "The location is just perfect", "It really felt like a home from home", "...a beautiful setting... very peaceful and just what was required!", "What a beautiful home you have there. None of us wanted to leave"

Property manager

James

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside is fine!

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Total Isolation in Your own Welsh Valley Abergavenny
Total Isolation in Your own Welsh Valley Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Hay-on-Wye, WLS

What's nearby

  • Sgwd-yr-Eira - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hay Castle - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • The Warren - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Pen y Fan - 45 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 57 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 34 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Festival Food Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Boar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪the Railway restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hay - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Castle Inn Pengenffordd Talgarth - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley located?

This family-friendly Abergavenny vacation home is located on a river, 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sgwd-yr-Eira, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hay Cheese Market and Hey Butter Market. Richard Booth's Bookshop and River Wye are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Castle. Complete isolation in your own Welsh valley Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheena P.

Great location
Lovely rural location with many walks. Beautifully equipped kitchen in the farmhouse. Great communication with the owner. The barn was very basic, musty and needs updating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Vivienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Great place for family get together when you like being able to relax in beautiful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019