Barn in Mid Wales in Crickhowell
Perched on Llangattock Hillside with magnificent views across to the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountains National Park, this cosy retreat has been immaculately converted from an old stone barn into a beautiful holiday home in the hills. With some of Europe's most interesting and challenging cave networks on your doorstep, Sycamore Barn is perfect for the more adventurous guest.
- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 2
- Accommodation Type Cottage
- WiFi
- Parking
- Open fire
- Garden
Perched on Llangattock Hillside with magnificent views across to the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountains National Park, this cosy retreat has been immaculately converted from an old stone barn into a beautiful holiday home in the hills.
With some of Europe's most interesting and challenging cave networks on your doorstep, Sycamore Barn is perfect for the more adventurous guest. With countless walking and cycling trails nearby and a location deep inside the International Dark Sky Reserve, the options are plenty for active days and evenings spent staring up into the sky. On more relaxing days why not explore the picturesque town of Crickhowell for its excellent local produce, pubs and restaurants. For a traditional family day out there are many attractions you will want to visit including: The Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Iron Works and Abergavenny Castle and museum. The building is perfectly situated, with a garden that is private and enjoys a vista encompassing over 200 square kilometres of the national park, across the beautiful Usk valley to the Black Mountains and beyond. Indoors, the barn has been furnished with natural materials and fabrics that complement the thick stone walls and oak lintels to create a cosy retreat with an atmosphere of tranquillity and natural peace. Enter the barn via a well equipped galley kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a shower room just off the kitchen. A couple of steps up from the kitchen is a modern open plan living area with newly installed log burner, and spiral stair access to the bedrooms. Furnished with comfortable sofas and finished thoughtfully with colourful cushions and throws, you will find the perfect setting for a cosy night in with a good movie, and space for enjoying a hearty supper after a day s exploring the National Park. Climb the spiral staircase to the first floor where you will find a twin room with en suite bathroom. A further climb to the second floor where you will find an inviting king size bedroom within the eaves enjoying stunning views from the skylights. There is a generous stone patio from which to enjoy the views, with heavy oak garden furniture and a BBQ. When the sun goes down you can stretch the evening out around the fire pit, the only sounds being the crackle of the fire and the calling of lambs in the fields in the springtime. There is also a huge area of open access behind the barn which has opportunities for cycling and horse riding, as well as much to interest the amateur naturalist. Need to know: SLEEPS: There are two bedrooms accessed via a spiral staircase; one with twin beds and one with a king size bed. Ben linen is provided for your stay. RELAXING : Central heating, newly installed log burner ( January 2021 you will need to bring your own supply of logs), Wi Fi, satellite TV, a record player, books, games and videos are provided. COOKING & DINING: There is an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. BATHING: There is one shower room and one en suite bathroom. Towels are provided for your stay. OUTSIDE: The outside space boasts a charming enclosed garden with garden furniture, fire wok, BBQ and unsecured storage for two bikes in the tool shed. ACCESS: The barn is approached via a single track road, there is off road parking for two cars on the gravel driveway.
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