Cefn Barn (CEFBA) | Hay-on-Wye

Sleeps 4. Set in a stunning, secluded location, Cefn Barn is a contemporary architect-designed, luxury barn conversion at the foot of the Black Mountains.

Cefn Barn - Hay-on-Wye

The barn is set in a unique and secluded location, at the foot of the Black Mountains.  Nestling at the end of a 500m private track, it has a dramatic 240 degree view from the Black Mountains to the Brecon Beacons.  The stunning glass doors to both sides open onto a charming enclosed garden, with a flagstone terrace, roses and lawns.  The woodland around the barn is perfect for exploring.  A small stream runs below for paddling and the dramatic waterfall of Pwll-y-Wrach is nearby.  The hamlet of Llanelieu has a medieval church with a 14th Century rood screen and painted loft, and the old village stocks outside.  It is also the home of Black Mountain Pottery.

Barn Accommodation

Sleeps 2/4, 2 double bedrooms.  Cefn Barn is a contemporary, luxury barn conversion by award-winning architect Anthony Hudson.  With ceilings open to the rafters and a galleried walkway, this is a fabulous and spacious design.  Glazed doors open to both sides of the barn, offering stunning views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons.  The open-plan, slate-floor sitting room has an L shaped sofa, flat screen TV with free-sat channels, and DVD player and some DVDs.  There are ipod speakers and Wi-Fi.  The barn is heated with an efficient woodburning stove and gas underfloor heating. The kitchen has a two double ovens, a five ring gas hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/tumble drier. The kitchen is beautifully equipped for cooking and serving and there are some cook books.  There is dining table and six chairs
 
Three steps lead up to a wet room with toilet, sink and shower,

Bedroom 1: a charming double bedroom. 

The flight of oak stairs lead up to a

Bedroom 2: double bedroom.  Decorated with Osbourne and Little wallpaper.

Both bedrooms have bedside tables, lamps, a chest of drawers, mirror and hanging space.  Across the galleried walkway is a second bathroom, with bath, toilet, sink and heated towel rail.  Next to it is a peaceful mezzanine space, with a desk and bookcase.  Some games, books and magazines are provided.

Useful information

  • Heating and electricity included
  • Bedlinen and towels provided. 
  • This property is not considered suitable for clambering young children due to the galleried landing. A cot and high chair can be provided on request.  Please supply your own cot linen.
  • No pets allowed. 
  • Mobile reception is reasonably good, but better just outside the barn. There is a landline for emergency use. 
  • There is parking for 3 cars. 
  • The track to the cottage is quite bumpy and in winter low visitors with low cars should take advice.
  • Supermarkets that deliver here are Asda and Waitrose here and you can also pre-order a hamper of award-winning treats and picnic snacks from local Brecon Beacons producers. Please see our web site for more details.

    Everything within easy reach

    The barn is in walking distance of Y Das Mountain and the footpaths of Rhos Fawr Common, with its wild ponies, sheep and Red Kites. The nearest village, Talgarth, with its excellent butcher, late opening Co-op supermarket and pubs, is just 2 miles away. The spectacular Brecon Beacons are in easy reach.  There are facilities for canoeing, horse-riding, sailing, climbing and mountain-biking locally.  The area is rich with gastro-pubs, restaurants and bookshops.  Cefn is located between the vibrant market town of Hay-on-Wye 9 miles and the charm of Brecon, 8 miles.  Crickhowell is about 10 miles away and Abergavenny, with its Food Festival, Castle and train station, is 20 miles.   


    Learn more about Brecon 

    Centrally placed 9 miles from Brecon and 9 miles from Crickhowell.

    Book this property on-line or book by phone on 01874 676446.

    If you would like to speak to someone who has visited this property please ask for:

    Elizabeth, Carolyn, Ceri or Caroline

     

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