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Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking

Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room

Overview of Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Crickhowell, WLS
  • Popular LocationCrickhowell Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTretower Court & Castle6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Pit National Coal Museum27 min drive
  • AirportCardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)82 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Attic double room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Attic landing

2 Twin Beds

Attic single room

1 Twin Bed

Double room with annexe room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Single

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room 1

2 Twin Beds

Twin Room 2

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bedroom ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking

The Old Vicarage is a beautiful country home with a huge rambling garden, nestled in the Brecon Beacons on the sides of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. Successfully rented for 20 years to many large groups, families, walking groups, reunions and birthday parties.

Stunning views, walks and hikes all year round, birdwatching, cosy fireplaces, firepit, AGA. Perfect for large groups & families. Kids love the treehouse, trampoline, wendy house and exploring the garden's woodland.

The house is perfect for large groups of friends and families looking for a scenic, relaxed get-away, a walking holiday, or celebratory get-together and comfortably sleeps as many as 16 people. The house has its quirks and oozes rustic charm and character. Family-friendly with toys, board games for kids to get their hands on and DVD and Smart TV capabilities. Kids adore the tree house, wendy house and trampoline (supervision required). Paradise for pets; good WiFi.

N.B: Guests must bring their own towels.

For a video of the house and area: https://vimeo.com/55612842
(A little outdated now, as we have a new kitchen and some new beds since!)

Ground floor:
Kitchen - Fully equipped, spacious, with cosy AGA for warmth/cooking, and Britannia gas range.
Dining room - perfect for large group meals, opens out with French windows onto the terrace and the front lawn of the garden.
TV Room - (the 'snug') with fireplace, sofa, large TV with Netflix/iPlayer access etc, a large selection of DVDs and toys.
The red room (sitting room) - relax with a drink in the evening around the large fireplace on the comfortable sofas, maybe play chess?
Downstairs Bathroom with powerful shower.
Back Kitchen - connected to kitchen for washing up/laundry/tumble dryer/muddy boots/dogs with backdoor leading outside.
Extra storage room - storage for extra freezer/fridge space and washing machine.

Upstairs:
1. Master Bedroom (Super king bed), with ensuite bathroom
2. Twin Room
3. Double Bedroom with super king bed/day bed/single bed (particularly useful for child to share room with parents) & fireplace
4. Twin Room with basin
5. Main Bathroom with shower/bath
6. Double Room with fireplace, with annex connected bedroom with two single beds (perfect for parents and young children)

Loft: Double Room (with extra single bed)
Single Room
Twin beds in landing, great for kids

Three acres of unique, gorgeous, rambling garden to explore and relax in - one of the best features of the house: three different tiers of lawn, as the house is located at the foot of the Sugar Loaf.

Main front lawn with terrace, deck chairs, outside dining table, chairs and benches, firepit, gas BBQ, table tennis table, wendy-house, swing from very old beautiful oak tree.

Lower Lawn with trampoline (kids should be supervised), leading down into woodland area - great for kids to explore and make dens, collect mistletoe and holly at Christmas!

Follow the winding path up to the Upper Lawn - smaller with more privacy, great area for peace and quiet, gorgeous views.

Treehouse (nestled under huge old yew tree - you won't be able to see it until you go looking for it!) - rope ladders leading up to its balcony (not suitable for young children unsupervised), and walkway.

Property manager

Nick Bowen

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Treehouse and trampoline own risk

Events

Events allowed
Likely extra charge - Depending on size

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs not allowed upstairs/in bedrooms

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Likely extra charge - Depending on size
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Crickhowell

Located in Crickhowell, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Tretower Court & Castle and Abergavenny Museum and Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Battlelands Paintball and Super Tubing. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Crickhowell, WLS

What's nearby

  • Crickhowell Castle - 6 min drive
  • Tretower Court & Castle - 6 min drive
  • Abergavenny Museum and Castle - 10 min drive
  • Sugar Loaf Mountain - 17 min drive
  • Big Pit National Coal Museum - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Abergavenny Station - 17 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Green Man Pub - 11 min drive
  • Cider Mill Inn - 8 min drive
  • Station Hotel - 8 min drive
  • The Towpath Inn - 12 min drive
  • Beaufort Arms - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brecon Beacons Country Home, sleeps 15+ family/pet friendly, perfect for walking located?

This family-friendly Crickhowell vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crickhowell Castle, Tretower Court & Castle and Old Market Hall. Sugar Loaf Mountain and Usk Priory Church of St Mary are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Didunoluwa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic weekend in beautiful Wales
We had a great stay at the house! The garden was great for our BBQ, and Nick was helpful with everything we needed. The home is spacious, and the rooms are quirky, with a great vibe with artwork and books. The location was easy to get to, and it was easy for us to get out for a day at the mountain biking park. The dining area was perfect for our meal and fit us all comfortably. And we spent the evening out just relaxing and chatting in the garden with the beautiful views of the hills. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this home!
Beautiful characterful home in a gorgeous setting; big sitting room and big dining area, with great flat lawn; we love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Lovely location and very good facilities. Limited access (headroom very low on stairs) to the 6 loft beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Location
Great house, beautiful grounds, stunning location. Recommend for any occasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing charming house with beautiful garden
Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely home with lots to do and great garden space. Some kitchen equipment could have been cleaned a bit better. Nick rushed to get the property ready for us as it was a bit of a last minute booking so very grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Nick Bowen

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My name is Nick Bowen, I am 58 years old and I have three grown up children (aged 20, 25 and 27) called Tom, Larry and Georgie. We bought the house as a holiday home in 1999, and used to come here most weekends and holidays while also renting it out. I grew up in Cardiff, and I am now a practising as a barrister in London. My family and I love walking in the hills of the Brecon Beacons, lounging in the garden, and relaxing by the fire.

Languages:

English
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