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Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Builth Wells, Wales
  • Place, River Wye
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Welsh Showground
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Other bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs loo

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up

A cosy self-contained stone cottage on the south-facing slope of a peaceful green valley below Cefn Llwydallt. We're 1000 feet up and the views are brilliant! The Barn Annexe has a remote and "get away from it all" feeling, but is just three miles from the main A470 road, and a short drive from Hay-on-Wye, Brecon, Builth Wells, and the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The Barn Annexe is perfect for a self-catering stay. Private parking for one or two cars is right by the front door. Downstairs is open plan, with spacious kitchen, dining and lounge areas, and a toilet; upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and toilet. There's wifi throughout, a picnic table outside, and a grassy lawn leading down to a stream. Have a wander: you are welcome. And there are great walks, literally from the front door!

More information
• Recently converted from a former double garage, the Barn Annexe is roomy, smart, clean and comfortable. And deliberately uncluttered, but with all the essentials for a comfy stay.
• The front door looks out onto green fields with a great view up the beautiful Sgethwin valley. Above us is the common land of Cefn Llwydallt. To the south, Hay Bluff and the rest of the Brecon Beacons are our backdrop.
• It's quiet! Fall asleep to the sounds of sheep and the breeze in the trees.
• There are lots of fine walks, nearby or just a short drive away, along the River Wye and in the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
• Night-time skies are dark (bring your telescope!)
• It's a good place for bird watchers: crossbill, pipits, wheatear, kites, buzzards...
• Sorry, but we can’t accept dogs (we have cats, and there are sheep nearby).
• Please note that this is a rural location, with access via single-track roads and a track.

Interaction with guests
The Barn where we (Jo and Dave) live is nearby, but not too close. We won’t be in your face! We'll do our best to help you enjoy your stay in our beautiful valley.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Can fit stair gate, have high chair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note that this is a rural location, with access via narrow roads and an unsurfaced track, which can be muddy after rain.
We will email you with detailed driving directions. You'll need these directions: satnav alone may take you to the wrong place.
We will also email you with the code to the key safe (lock box).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1567581vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Builth Wells

Located in Builth Wells, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brecon Beacons National Park and Glasbury Cutting Nature Reserve, while Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms and Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Royal Welsh Showground and Brecon Leisure Centre. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Builth Wells, Wales

What's nearby

  • River Wye - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Royal Welsh Showground - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Pwll-y-wrach Nature Reserve - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 23 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The New inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Foyles - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Felin Fach Griffin - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Tower Hotel - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up?

As of 29 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up on 13 Nov 2026 start from £212, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, smart self-contained stone cottage, 1000 feet up located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms, River Wye and Bronllys Village Hall. Royal Welsh Showground and Brecon Beacons National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by Dave Favis-Mortlock

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My wife Jo and I love living in our beautiful Welsh valley, and we're so glad that our guests can also enjoy this wonderful part of the world along with us and our two cats. We live in a converted barn near the Barn Annexe. When we're not at home, we might be out walking or playing "jazz with Gypsy zing" in our musical group FiddleBop.

Why they chose this property

Nowadays, the Barn Annexe is a cosy self-contained stone cottage, which our guests love. But before Jo and I moved from Oxfordshire to this beautiful place in 2017, it was a rather dilapidated (and crowded!) double garage.

We decided to make it into a nice place for visitors. This took us over a year and involved a lot of hard work. We've tried to make the Barn Annexe as comfortable as possible for a self-catering stay. We think that it is just the sort of place we would enjoy staying in ourselves. :-)

It's roomy but cosy, traditional in style but with modern amenities. And while there is pretty much everything that you need for a comfortable stay, the place is deliberately uncluttered. Downstairs is open-plan, with kitchen, dining and lounge areas, and a toilet. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Outside, there is parking for one or two cars. You'll love it!

What makes this property unique

This is a peaceful and beautiful place, perfect for writing, painting, or musical inspiration. And for relaxing! There are lots of fine walks, starting at the front door or just a short drive away, including short walks along the River Wye, and longer and more challenging ones in the Black Mountains and rest of the Brecon Beacons. Night-time skies here are dark (bring your telescope!), also it's a good place for bird watchers: we've seen crossbill, pipits, wheatear, kites, buzzards...

Nearby are Hay-on-Wye ("the town of books"), atmospheric Brecon with its Cathedral and Jazz Festival, Builth Wells for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Showground, and quaint Talgarth ("the jewel of the Black Mountains"). And the wonderful Brecon Beacons National Park!

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