Property code: 85357
Enjoy the best of Wales and Herefordshire from this stone farmhouse set in rolling, rural surroundings. Sleeping up to eight guests, the four-bedroom property is set in beautiful grounds near Michaelchurch Escley, 9 miles from bustling Hay-on-Wye. Ideal for two families or a group of friends, this holiday home makes a great base from which to go hiking, cycling and exploring the Brecon Beacons.
Enter the handsome farmhouse via the porch and amble through into the snug to relax quietly with a cup of tea and your holiday novel. Join your friends and family in the lounge, with its gorgeous stone fireplace and exposed timbers. Stoke up the wood burner in here then bask in its cosy glow as you watch TV and chat about your day. Set up a board game in the games room or head through to the spacious kitchen/diner to whip up a tasty holiday feast and set the table for everyone to gather around. There is also a utility room and ground-floor shower room and WC. As night falls, make your way up the stone staircase to either of the two king-size rooms, one with an en-suite shower room, or the double bedroom or twin. Discover the family bathroom, with a roll-top bath, is also at this level. Spill outside to dine on the terrace or take the children down to the river and watch them carefully as they paddle or fish. Find secure space for your bicycles and parking for up to four cars at the property.
Spend the odd afternoon in Hay, wandering around the bookshops and galleries, having tea in a cafe and shopping for fresh, local produce. Plan a 3-mile walk out to Craswall Priory, where you can see the ruins and take in glorious views out towards the Black Mountains.
Code: 85357