10/10 Excellent
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Lovely cosy cottage
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GATEHOUSE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Painscastle
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61560.8 sq ft
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Explore the area
Builth Wells, Mid Wales
- Place, Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club4 min drive
- Place, River Wye8 min drive
- Place, Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1 - Kingsize
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - Double
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3 -Single
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4 - Single
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom - Upstairs
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room - Downstairs
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
GATEHOUSE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Painscastle
This delightful detached cottage is located in the village of Painscastle and can sleep six people in four bedrooms.
Gatehouse is a detached cottage in the village of Painscastle just four miles from Hay-on-Wye. The cottage sleeps six people and has one king-size double bedroom, one double and two single together with family bathroom and ground floor shower room. Also in the cottage are a kitchen with breakfast area, dining area with seating and snug area with woodburner. There is also a second sitting room with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for four cars and an enclosed garden with patio, hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Situated only three miles from the England/Wales border, Gatehouse is a lovely family cottage and ideal to explore this lovely part of the country.
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburners. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, and DVD. WIFI can be intermittent Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 4 cars. Front gravelled garden. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Extra dogs, a charge of £20/dog applies. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Please note check in time for this property is 4pm and check out 10am due to hot tub change over.
Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Town: The pretty village of Painscastle lies just five and a half miles from the famous town of Hay-on-Wye, and takes its name from its ancient fortress, where today only large earthworks remain. Standing only three miles from the England/Wales border, the village boasts a charming real ale inn serving good food, and is surrounded by scenic countryside.
Gatehouse is a detached cottage in the village of Painscastle just four miles from Hay-on-Wye. The cottage sleeps six people and has one king-size double bedroom, one double and two single together with family bathroom and ground floor shower room. Also in the cottage are a kitchen with breakfast area, dining area with seating and snug area with woodburner. There is also a second sitting room with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for four cars and an enclosed garden with patio, hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Situated only three miles from the England/Wales border, Gatehouse is a lovely family cottage and ideal to explore this lovely part of the country.
Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburners. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, and DVD. WIFI can be intermittent Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 4 cars. Front gravelled garden. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Extra dogs, a charge of £20/dog applies. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Please note check in time for this property is 4pm and check out 10am due to hot tub change over.
Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Town: The pretty village of Painscastle lies just five and a half miles from the famous town of Hay-on-Wye, and takes its name from its ancient fortress, where today only large earthworks remain. Standing only three miles from the England/Wales border, the village boasts a charming real ale inn serving good food, and is surrounded by scenic countryside.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
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
About the area
Builth Wells
Builth Wells is home to this cottage. Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms and The Lion Street Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clyro Castle and The Old House. Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre and Hergest Croft Gardens are also worth visiting.
Builth Wells, Mid Wales
What's nearby
- Rhosgoch Golf & Leisure Club - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- River Wye - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
- Erwood Station Craft Centre, Gallery and Tea Rooms - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
- Hay Castle - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
- The Warren - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Antur Brew Co - 15 min drive
- The Olde Black Lion - 11 min drive
- The Griffin Inn - 13 min drive
- The Wheelwrights Arms - 10 min drive
- The Three Tuns - 10 min drive
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Harry W., Hamburg, Germany
13 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb cottage
Harry W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 2 x single. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast area, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Sitting room with woodburner. Utility.
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating with woodburners. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, and DVD. WIFI can be intermittent Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburners inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Off road parking for 4 cars. Front gravelled garden. Enclosed lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Extra dogs, a charge of £20/dog applies. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 4.5 miles, pub 2 mins walk. Please note check in time for this property is 4pm and check out 10am due to hot tub change over.
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