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Porthmawr House
Black Mountains & Brecon Beacons
Built on the vaulted cellars of a fortified, 15th Century manor house, with the original gatehouse still intact, Porthmawr is steeped in history and forms an important part of the mystique and origins of the mountain town of Crickhowell.
Now offering luxury group accommodation, this grand old dame was rebuilt in the Regency style in 1825 and again over the past decade by its current owners, who have lovingly restored it into a luxurious, nine bedroom family home.
Despite its clean structural lines and impressive art collection, Porthmawr is a remarkably relaxed place to stay. Every detail has been thought of from hairdryers, televisions and coffee facilities in each room, to an enormous catering oven, so someone else can take over the domestic burden if necessary during your stay!
Outside there are three acres of wide, flat (rare around here!) grounds and heaps of tasteful wooden tables and chairs to ensure you can enjoy overlooking the dramatic vista of the Brecon Beacons National Park from every angle!
To ensure you can have your country fix whilst in this grand rural town house, there are some very cute pet pigs to be found dozing on their straw on the drive in and a lots of lovely ducks splashing away in the nearby pond! The house also makes a fantastic venue for a country wedding.
Now offering luxury group accommodation, this grand old dame was rebuilt in the Regency style in 1825 and again over the past decade by its current owners, who have lovingly restored it into a luxurious, nine bedroom family home.
Despite its clean structural lines and impressive art collection, Porthmawr is a remarkably relaxed place to stay. Every detail has been thought of from hairdryers, televisions and coffee facilities in each room, to an enormous catering oven, so someone else can take over the domestic burden if necessary during your stay!
Outside there are three acres of wide, flat (rare around here!) grounds and heaps of tasteful wooden tables and chairs to ensure you can enjoy overlooking the dramatic vista of the Brecon Beacons National Park from every angle!
To ensure you can have your country fix whilst in this grand rural town house, there are some very cute pet pigs to be found dozing on their straw on the drive in and a lots of lovely ducks splashing away in the nearby pond! The house also makes a fantastic venue for a country wedding.
- SLEEPS 20 + 4: A total of 9 large bedrooms, 7 double and 2 family rooms with an extra single bed. 4 additional beds can be provided if needed. Each bedroom is unique and furnished with every comfort in mind. There are dressing gowns, tea and coffee facilities and hairdryers in every room and a flat screen television in all but one bedroom. There is also a separate cottage for hire sleeping an additional three and an apartment sleeping another four people.
- BATHING: Seven of the bedrooms are ensuite. There is an upstairs family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom. Toiletries, haridryers and soft fluffy towels included.
- RELAXING: Large drawing room with antique furniture, an open fire and plenty of logs.Television/DVD, freeview, iPod dock. Separate cosy snug room. Large bar area, with sink and chiller cabinets which can be fully stocked by arrangement.
- DINING: A large formal dining room, seating 24 with views across the Brecon Beacons National Park. A smaller farmhouse dining table in the kitchen for simple breakfasts.
- COOKING: Large, incredibly well equipped farmhouse kitchen, designed for entertaining with a 6 ring gas industrial cooker which caterers love, a huge fridge and freezer, microwave, dishwasher. All the typical kitchen basics such as oil, salts, peppers, dishwasher tablets etc can be found in the cupboards.
- LAUNDRY: Large laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and a fabulous ironing machine..should you need it!
- GROUNDS: Children will love the 3 acres of well tended (flat!) lawns. They can race around in sight whilst grown ups can sit and enjoy the views of the Brecon Beacons National Park sitting in the comfortable outdoor chairs or whilst firing up the enormous barbeque. There is also a pretty rose garden and a decent croquet set.
- TOWNS: You are in the centre of the lovely market town of Crickhowell, with local shops, art gallery and great places to eat within walking distance. Abergavenny with its castle, shops and restaurants, is just 15 mins by car. Alternatively, the market town of Brecon is 15 minutes in the other direction or venture further afield into Hay on Wye, just 30 minutes, or the cathedral town of Hereford with its race course and shops within 45 minutes.
- EATING: Porthmawr locates you in the centre of Wales great gastro revival, with Michelin starred restaurants and chefs within 20 minutes drive there is a great choice of restaurants, including The Walnut Tree Inn and Hardwick. If you are staying a week we can find you a fantastic culinary experience for every evening!
- READING: The famous book town of Hay on Wye is just over the Black Mountain ridgeline, easily reached with a 30 minutes drive, with its choice of 36 original bookshops, you can pick up anything from a rare first addition to a total bargain second-hand book.
- WALKING & CYCLING: There are numerous trails and paths leading from Crickhowell into the Black Mountains. The Sugar Loaf Mountain is within easy reach, or venture into the Brecon Beacons National Park, just 20 minutes away.
- RIDING: The Golden Valley riding centre is just a few miles away for fabulous trekking in the hills, or try Triley Fields Equestrian for lessons and a great cross country course, details can be found in our things to do pages.