Wales - Self catering cottages in Wales. Luxury Welsh holiday accommodation in the foothills of the Black Mountains. Holiday houses in Wales which provide the perfect setting for an idyllic vacation. These cottages in the countryside of Wales sleep 2, plus baby.

Holiday Cottages in the countryside of Wales Blaentrothy Cottage at Blaentrothy Farm Pontescob Cottage in National Park Stable Cottage at Blaentrothy Farm 5 star rating from the Welsh Tourist Board

Sleeps 2 Self catering cottage Wales Honeymoon accommodation WTB 5 star rating NEW:  Pontescob Cottage - amazing location in the Brecon Beacons National Park (sleeps 2 + 2)

Blaentrothy Cottage and Stable Cottage are part of Blaentrothy Farm, near Hay on Wye, a lovely isolated seventeenth-century pink stone Welsh farmhouse and steading overlooking the eastern reaches of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales.

Nestling in the foothills of the Black Mountains in the southern Welsh Borders, Blaentrothy Cottages provide some of the most comfortable self-catering cottages in Wales. We only have excellent cottages which we are sure can provide you with a great holiday.

Pontescob Cottage              About ten minutes from Abergavenny, below the Sugar Loaf Mountain lies the beautiful cottage of Pontescob.  Newly restored as of April 2008.                                                                                        Fishing in Season Pony Trekking Walking  Relaxing Eating Out  Situated on a sunny, sheltered little plateau right in the Black Mountains on the Eastern side of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Pontescob Cottage enjoys one of the loveliest locations imaginable. Perfect for honeymoons, romantic breaks, peaceful escapes, or family holidays, this self-catering holiday cottage in Wales is both well away from it all and very easily reached. Two and a half hours from London, an hour and a half from Birmingham, and an hour from Cardiff or Bristol make it a perfect get-away. This romantic cottage is set beside a quiet country single track lane, and next to the clear waters of the Grwyne river in a sweet little garden, overlooking the distinctive Pen y Fal or Sugar Loaf Mountain: it is a great place for a good walk up to a splendid view of the surrounding Black Mountains and over to the Brecon Beacons .   Exclusive to the cottage, fishing (in season) is available on the excellent trout stream at the bottom of the garden and of course once you are at the cottage there are many splendid walks from the cottage.  The well renowned and beautiful church of Partrishow is a couple of miles from the cottage.                                                                                                             The 16th century stone-roofed miller’s cottage has recently been restored and decorated, using traditional materials – oak windows, lime mortar and putty, casein distemper, sheep’s wool insulation, lime wash and beeswax – with an effort to be as environmentally responsible and historically authentic as possible. The heating in the cottage is carbon neutral, being supplied by two top-of-the-range wood burning "Clearview" stoves, making it very cosy on cold winter days.   The cottage has an entrance hall-cum-dining room, with a perfectly preserved and historically very important wooden screen dividing it from the kitchen next door. By some miracle, it has survived the centuries. A neat, well-equipped kitchen has all the necessities – a five-burner gas hob, an oven, a toaster, a good-sized fridge-freezer, roomy kitchen cupboards and a painted wooden dresser.                                                                                                                                                 The garden room is the place to relax: in front of a wood burning stove in the winter or, with the French doors flung open, outside on the stone terrace in summer with the peaceful sound of the river running past. Through a lovely old oak door, a winding stone staircase takes you up to a large master bedroom with old wooden floorboards, an antique brass double bed and a view across fields to the hills. Through to a little corridor and straight on to a children’s room, with ‘shorty’ bunk beds, and space for a travel cot for a baby or infant; left to a bright pretty bathroom with bath and power shower, loo, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. All the important elements are supplied so that you don’t have to overpack: washing-powder, washing-up liquid, tea towels, towels, bedding, loo paper and soap. The kitchen is fully stocked with kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery. The picturesque turf-roofed cedar shed in the garden houses the washing-machine and dryer, hoover and ironing board, garden chairs, boiler and extra logs. Changeover days are Mondays and Fridays for week-long lets, weekends and midweek breaks.   Unlike Blaentrothy Cottage which is mostly booked for 2008 Pontescob has just been finished so there is plenty of availability at the moment as of April!       Contact Caroline@blackmountains.biz     For More Photos Of Pontescob Click on this Link E-mail: caroline@blackmountains.biz

Blaentrothy Cottage

Luxury self-catering - Blaentrothy Cottage is situated in the middle of sheep farming country in what is a protected SSSI - 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'. The landscape is completely idyllic, and because it is an organic farm (and always has been), wild flower meadows, streams, copses and hedgerows are rich in wild fauna and flora. Beautiful views of the surrounding Welsh countryside and nearby the Black Mountains stretch out for miles around, making this the perfect Welsh romantic hideaway, as if you were in your own secluded log cabin.

Wales is a perfect place for a vacation. Available for year-round rental, Blaentrothy Cottages provides luxury self-catering accommodation for two people in Wales. It is a self-contained wing of Blaentrothy Farmhouse, in what used to be the old wain cabin (shelter for the hay carts) and the granary above. Stylishly decorated by the owners (one of whom used to work for House & Garden magazine) to a very high standard, the accommodation is comfortable and luxurious while retaining all the charm of the old farm building. All the fixtures and fittings are new, so that modern convenience is combined with the beauty of ancient oak beams, mullion windows and old red sandstone to create a wonderful fusion of old and new - a unique, luxury holiday accommodation. This cottage in Wales sleeps two adults, and a cot is available for a baby if required. The cottage has its own entrance, own footpath from the parking area and own private area of garden with outdoor seating on a flag-stoned terrace. An elegant spiral staircase connects the two floors. All our previous guests have agreed that this is a luxury vacation house in Wales.

This luxury self catering cottage is fully equipped with all the modern appliances: a stylish kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, television, video and music system. A bookshelf filled with guidebooks, novels, magazines, videos, CDs and board games will help you make the most of your relaxing stay. Full central heating, a wood-burning stove (with logs supplied), a comfortable sofa and armchair, a goose-down duvet, an electric blanket, and plentiful hot water will keep you cosy in the colder months. The large bedroom has a double bed with beautiful bedlinen, a stylish open-plan bathroom with luxurious shower, roll-top bath, heated towel rail and fluffy towels.

Outside, in the summer months, sit with a drink on the terrace, look out over the meadows and watch the sun set behind the hill (please see the photographs above and below for the actual view). A set of boules provides gentle entertainment, or there's badminton for the more energetic. A barbecue is supplied for those who enjoy alfresco dining.

Baby friendly: Self catering holiday cottages in Wales can sometimes be unsuitable if you have a baby, and the last thing you want to do is carry all your baby equipment with you. Your baby will have a warm welcome at Blaentrothy Cottage. There is a cot, change mat, baby bath, high-chair, unbreakable baby crockery, and a bottle-steriliser available on request.

Only 2 1/2 hours from London, Blaentrothy Cottage provides a perfect base to explore this beautiful part of Wales, especially if you want a holiday cottage near Hay on Wye. Please see the booking table for prices and availability. Central heating, hot water, logs and bedlinen are all included. Sorry, no pets and no smoking inside the cottage.

We have been awarded 5 stars from the Welsh tourist board which reflects the level of luxury accommodation this holiday cottage offers.

We also have a newly refurbished Romany gypsy caravan available for rent on the farm - this is a very special place to stay and offers a totally different holiday experience or a very special and unique place to stay for your honeymoon! Press this link - Romany caravan holiday to see this gorgeous self-catering retreat for an ideal vacation in Wales.

The owners extend a warm welcome to you to this friendly part of Wales. In order to make your holiday in Wales as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, a welcome pack of a bottle of wine, some breakfast essentials and other goodies is supplied for your arrival. We live on the farm, so are happy to answer any queries or assist you in any way. We can arrange babysitting and can put a home-cooked meal in the fridge for your arrival. If you are planning to surprise your spouse or partner with a romantic treat or for your honeymoon in a holiday cottage Wales, then we can help by putting a bottle of champagne on ice.

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These are romantic cottages in Wales for a honeymoon or anniversary- an excellent base for exploring all that the area has to offer, from second-hand bookshops in Hay-on-Wye to ancient footpaths, such as nearby Offa's Dyke. Fascinating churches proliferate, good food is plentiful, picturesque old market towns offer great days out, and Norman castles keep watch over this beautiful border country. There is something in each season for every visitor on their vacation. Golf holidays in Wales are very popular in the region and our Welsh self catering holiday cottages are in the perfect location to take advantage of the numerous golf courses in the area. Holiday cottages in Wales information, visit these site pages: Welsh cottages. For details of the area click holiday cottages in Wales where you will find more information.