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Stable Cottage is a smart little cottage for 2 (plus a baby), and makes a perfect romantic getaway.
This luxury self-catering cottage in Wales provides a great mixture of comfort and rustic charm.
Baby and dog-friendly, Blaentrothy Stable Cottage is well-positioned in beautiful countryside for both short breaks as well as week-long holidays. One of The Telegraph's 'Best Cottages for Lovers'. CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABILITY AND TO BOOK ONLINE. Alternatively, click here to email us with your booking requirements.
The former farm building has a wealth of ancient oak beams, maintaining a sense of provenance. The walls are limed in the traditional manner, and solid oak floorboards are laid over the original joists. The combination of old and new gives an atmosphere of timeless peace and tranquillity.
The surrounding countryside provides stunning walks, lovely country towns (Grosmont, Hereford, Abergavenny, Ross-on-Wye, Hay-on-Wye), a good range of fabulous restaurants and pubs, and plenty of interesting things to see and do. A delightfully rustic private garden for the sole use of the cottage lies close by, with its own barbecue, little stone table, chairs and a sun-lounger. One of our two favourite pubs, The Hunter's Moon, is within a half an hour's walk across the fields. Or Stable Cottage can be a place to escape to and kick off shoes, read, listen to music, relax in front of a DVD or revive aching muscles in the roll-top bath. The seventeenth-century listed farm steading is in the middle of Blaentrothy Meadows, a 100-acre Site of Special Scientific Interest, which can be explored by public footpaths.
The fields are ancient, un-ploughed and unimproved, so have a wealth of important grasses and wild flowers. In May, the fields which are chosen to be left aside for hay are thick with wild orchids (see picture below taken June 2008), violets, Lady’s Smock and many other meadow flowers. In other fields, the ecosystem is supported by the grazing of farm animals, either sheep or cows, who distribute the wild flower and grass seeds in their dung and prevent intrusive plants and trees from growing.
The nitty gritty:
- Gas hob and electric oven
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Bedlinen and towels
- Free WIFI via satellite connection
- TV with freeview and DVD player
- CD-player/radio (bring CDs)
- 200m track which should be approached with care in low-slung cars. Guests should take advice in bad weather.
- Lovely roll-top bath in bedroom
- Nice toiletries include good-quality soap and bath foam
- One well-behaved dog allowed (bear in mind that there are sheep, cows, cats in the vicinity)
- Great walks straight from the farm
- Local pub is a half-hour walk away across fields
- Bikes available to borrow (bring helmets) and bike storage space if you bring your own
- Cottage is compact, so don't bring too much stuff (owners can store extra things for you)
Things to do around Blaentrothy Welsh Holiday Cottage
Once batteries have been recharged, there are plenty of excellent walks around the Blaentrothy Meadows on public footpaths as well as further afield: you can walk across the fields in under half an hour to the local pub, the Hunters Moon at Llangattock Lingoed. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area – castles, churches, country towns, markets, excellent restaurants (this area has been dubbed the Dordogne of Britain for good reason), outdoor pursuits (such as golf, riding, cycling, paragliding, climbing, pot-holing and huntin’/shootin’/fishin’), and wildlife reserves are plentiful.
Pricing & Availability
Changeovers are normally Mondays and Fridays (enquire about other days). Weekends are set-priced from Friday 4pm to either Sunday evening or Monday 10.30am; so you can stay 1, 2 or 3 nights for the weekend price. If there are only 2 nights available, this short weekend will be priced down accordingly. Move the cursor over a date and prices will appear, and click to get a quote. You can book online, or contact us by email and we can do it for you: caroline@blackmountains.biz or telephone 01873 890190.
From the visitors book at Blaentrothy Stable Cottage
"Converted from the stables of a 17th-century farm, Blaentrothy Bach lies adjacent to a farmhouse with great views towards the Skirrid and Sugar Loaf mountains. Inside, you'd be forgiven for spending your entire stay ensconced in the beamed bedroom, which is also home to a stylish roll-top bath.
Perfect for explorers and literature- lovers. This is the place to discover the Welsh Marches. It's also close to Hereford, Hay-on-Wye and Ledbury. The Daily Telegraph March 2008
"At last, a self-catering cottage where you want to do nothing but self-cater! Why would you want to do anything but stay in? A wonderful stay in a beautiful building...full of little extra touches that mean we'll be back for sure.'' ~ Rick, Emma & baby Olivia from Worcester, stayed November 2007
"The bath is out of this world! The photos on the website don't do this place justice - it's perfect in every way. Loved the local walks and homely touches.'' ~ Jay & Lydia from Bristol, stayed February 2008
"We had a lovely and relaxing stay after the madness of our wedding, and are heading home with wrinkly fingers and toes - didn't know it was possible to spend so much time in the bath!'' ~ Emily & Mike from London, stayed April 2008
"Wow! What a wonderful way to spend our third wedding anniversary. We couldn't get enough of the bath - I think we were the cleanest people in Wales! A perfect place just to unwind: we had planned to go out, but it was so lovely here that we just snuggled up with a film and a candle-lit dinner instead.'' ~ Natalie and Lawrence from Chippenham. February 2007
"A wonderful birthday celebration weekend. We feel inspired: this place has left us yearning for a more beautiful and peaceful life. To wake up refreshed to the cooing of doves has been blissful - a loving touch to a wonderful renovation.'' ~ Robin and Sarah from Worcestershire. March 2007
"A perfect holiday in a beautiful cottage. We've had a lovely, relaxing stay in a beautiful area full of unexpected treats. The accommodation is wonderful: so luxurious and yet welcoming and homely. We are already planning our next visit....'' ~ Vicky and Stu from London. April 2007
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