Penarth
Description
Builth Wells 7.4 miles.
Nestled just outside of the sleepy village of Cregrina, just a short drive east of neighbouring Builth Wells in Powys, you will discover the fantastic, four-bedroom holiday home of Penarth.
Brimming with character, a bright white exterior set within lush green woodland, boasting off-road parking and superb living spaces with exposed beams and well-preserved features throughout, this charming home makes a perfect base for a large family or group of sharing friends who are seeking a relaxing, self-catered escape just north of the beautiful Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
Park up outside your wonderful new home-from-home and take a moment to breathe in your tranquil new surroundings.
Step inside the property and discover a collection of well-appointed living spaces, starting with a tastefully presented kitchen/diner featuring an impressive AGA range cooker and a dining table seating up to ten people.
Here, you and your loved ones can prepare and enjoy delicious dinners whilst you enjoy some light entertainment on the wall-mounted Smart TV.
When it’s time to relax and unwind, you can head into the conservatory to catch up on the day’s events at the breakfast bar whilst you gaze out upon your brilliant countryside setting; challenge someone to a game of pool in the games room, which also has a Smart TV; or kick back on the corner sofa in the sitting room to enjoy a film or two on the Smart TV whilst you’re kept warm and toasty by a woodburning stove set within a historic, inglenook fireplace.
As day rolls into night, refresh with a soak in the bath or a rejuvenating shower before you hunker down for a well-earned rest in one of the home’s four bedrooms, two of which are accompanied by their very own en-suites.
Awake with a coffee that you can savour outside in the enclosed garden before you set out to explore your local surroundings.(Bryn) Penardd, as it was known in the Middle Ages, has a long and proud history.
The house is referred to in poems by the renowned Welsh poet Lewis Glyn Cothi from Carmarthenshire, who was born around 1420 in the remote village of Rhydcymerau.
He composed his poems between 1447 and 1489. One of his last poems is addressed to Henry Tudor (the Father of Henry VIII) after he was crowned king Henry VII.
In another poem addressed to Bedo Chwith we learn that Lewis Glyn Cothi received a warm welcome at Penarth and was given three silver coins with an inscription of a plough on them.
The house is therefore at least 800 years old!
Jump in the car and head west into nearby Builth Wells, where you can load up on homely essentials at one of the many convenience stores in town, before you treat the whole group to a hearty pub lunch at The White Horse or The Barley Mow Public House.
The local Pub in Hundred House village is now open which is 1.5 mile from the accommodation.
The property is a prime position for access to the Royal Welsh Showground with its many events hosted throughout the year.
Penarth Castle Mound, dating back to the medieval period, is a short walk away and is well worth a visit, whilst the property also has open access to common land and open hillside, ideal for an afternoon stroll or a picnic.
When you’re ready, set off to discover the nearby landmarks of the Llywelyn Monument, the National Trust nature reserve of Abergwesyn Common, and the scenic point of Water Break-Its-Neck before you head south into the breath-taking setting of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
This property is perfect for exploring Mid Wales and is 30 minutes drive from the Elan Valley dams and half an hour drive from Hay on Wye, which is world famous for its second-hand and antiquarian bookshops.
All of this and more is yours to enjoy when you book Penarth.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- EV Charging
- Garden / Patio
- Games Room
- Hot Tub
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
What guests are saying
Only downside were the flies
Beautiful historical property with pretty garden view.
Absolutely faultless cleanliness inside of the property. Beds are very comfy and hot tub lovely and relaxing and maintained well during our stay. The owners were very helpful. The garden is enclosed but not secure. We had a puppy so we couldn’t relax as much as we would have liked… just a little chicken wire attached to fence from property to parking area would rectify the issue… especially as the working farm is attached. The garden does need a lot of maintenance due to 4/5 foot high stinging nettles around centre flower beds. Also the gate from the parking area to the property was rather annoying as the bushes were so over grown you couldn’t open the gate properly to load and unload your vehicle. All being said we would definitely return again in the future.
A lovely, comfortable old cottage, modernised beautifully to include everything necessary to ensure a great base for our two families to enjoy travelling around the local region.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1110004
Parking
Private Driveway, Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome