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Cottage |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Llangattock in Crickhowell

from £93 / night

£650–£1275 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover Friday

5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

Set in the Brecon Beacons, Mayberry commands “some of the best views in the National Park”. With the craggy escarpments of Craig y Cilau Nature Reserve to the North, and to the East, breathtaking views across to Table Mountain and the Sugar Loaf.

Mayberry is an elegantly restored quarry workers cottage with many original features, flagstone floors, exposed stone and beams and the original spiral stairs. Modern comforts include underfloor heating and WiFi throughout.

The oak framed games room, complete with pool table and full sized table tennis table offers endless opportunity for family fun.

Set in 2 acres of land the enclosed garden offers a wonderful opportunity to dine al fresco and take in those stunning views.

It is a wonderful place to relax as well as being the perfect base for the more adventurous making it “home from home”.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Mayberry is a beautiful and luxurious holiday cottage, standing in 2 acres of land. It is typified by traditional flagstone floors, oak beams and a crackling open fire, with underfloor heating to make any winter snug. The internal finish includes a hand made kitchen and extra touches that make it 5 star. Particular features include:

The Lounge –the oldest part of the house with a flagstone floor, original open fireplace and breadoven, exposed beams and a very cosy “feel”.

Kitchen/diner–a superb hand made and comprehensively equipped kitchen with Rangemaster cooker and oak worktop, make this room a focus for families and groups alike to get together.

Large utility / boot room with 'Sheilas Maid' for drying and airing clothes. Downstairs toilet.

Rear king en suite – a light and airy room with French doors onto the rear patio and fantastic views up to the escarpment, equipped with en suite bathroom.

Master super king/twin bedroom – a large bedroom with the signature oak beams, with views up to the escarpment and to the front, down the valley to Crickhowell and Table Mountain (additional put you up bed is available to sleep an extra person if required).

The Old Master bedroom (king) – probably the most charming room in the house. The oldest bedroom with the original spiral stone staircase (as well as separate access) with exposed stone and beams and again lots of views up the mountain and down the valley.

The oak framed games room - pool table, table football and full size all weather table tennis table along with a selection of other games and toys for all ages. More views down the valley and across to Table Mountain.

Further details outdoors:
Outside there are 2 acres of garden and mountain within the curtilage of the property and hundreds of acres of common land to explore. There is an external patio area which is perfect for al fresco dining in Summer. The games room also has its own patio area for outdoor table tennis in Summer.

Conditions

Refundable deposit of £250 on booking.

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Old Bedroom with spiral staircase

The Powys / Brecon Beacons / Powys region

See www.breconbeacons.org for examples of what the region can offer you. The area is a playground of activity and full of fascinating history.

Walking:
Visit the Brecon Beacons Website via the link blow for more details.

Climb vast mountains, pot hole in dark, underground caverns or if you don't feel up to that, just have a nice stroll along the side of the mountain.
www.breconbeacons.org/content/visit-us/outdoors-activities/walking

Horse Riding/Pony Trekking
The Black Mountains and Beacons provide some of the finest riding country in Britain. There are various centres offering a choice of hacks, trail rides or short pony treks for beginners or those more experienced. Why not try out Wern, just below Mayberry Cottage.

http://www.crickhowell.org.uk/wern
Big Pit World Heritage Centre

Visit the World Heritage Centre and experience the industrial past of Wales. See at first hand what it was like to go underground and mine for coal, the mineral that was the black gold of its time.
www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/bigpit

Weather:
Check out the 5 day forecast.
www.breconbeacons.org/weather_forecast

The Crickhowell / Llangattock area

There is so much to do here that we could exhaust you. See our suggested activities below or alternatively just turn up with a book, a musical instrument, a canvas and easel and watch the world go past.

Abergavenny Food Festival:
The highlight of September each year, this is a foodies paradise.
Known as 'The Glastonbury of Food Festivals' (Observer Food Monthly) this incredibly popular festival includes special events such masterclasses, tutored tastings, children's events, walks and talks, you name it.
www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com

Brecon Jazz:
Early August will never be the same without this world renowned jazz festival.
Last year's festival was described as one of the finest in the event's history as thousands of visitors converged on Brecon to enjoy over 84 fantastic musical events.
www.breconjazz.co.uk

Canals and Boating:
This is arguably the most beautiful and scenic canal of all.
Try the Boathouse at Llanfoist.

www.beaconparkboats.com

Dan yr Ogof Show caves:
Dan yr Ogof Showcaves and Craig y nos country park - part of Europe's largest cave network with special interest in the show caves for children
www.showcaves.co.uk

Green Man Festival:
Avoid some of the mud but never be far away from the action
www.thegreenmanfestival.co.uk

Hay Festival of Literature:
This international festival runs twice a year with the main festival in late May/early June and the emerging winter weekend festival in late November/early December.

The festival was originally devised by Peter Florence in 1988 and was described by Bill Clinton in 2001 as "The Woodstock of the mind".
www.hayfestival.com

Llangorse Multi Activity:
A real mixed activity area from Sky Trek at tree top height through to wall climbing.
www.activityuk.com

The Bear, Crickhowell:
Dating back to 1432 this quintessential pub has
twice won the 'Best Pub in Britain' award.
Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Bear is the social hub of Crickhowell.
This place is a "must do".
www.bearhotel.co.uk

How to get there

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Flights come in to Cardiff and Bristol from around the UK, Europe and the World.
London Heathrow is about 2 hours away.
Newport Gwent Train station is 2 hours from London Paddington.
We can arrange a collection from most UK airports or train stations if required.
We can put you in touch with car hire companies if you would prefer.

Activities near Crickhowell

Reviews

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04 May 2013

“Look no further. This is The Place To Stay .........” A Chocolate Box , super cosy authentic Welsh cottage nestled in the mountainside above the pretty town of Crickhowell. The views across the valley are panoramic and it is magical at night to gaze... more

09 Jul 2012

“Charming, well-equipped cottage in a very pretty setting.” This was a relatively last-minute booking; my partner was doing a three day mountain bike race and we (and another friend) needed somewhere local to stay. The cottage was a lucky find; the view over the valley was lovely and we very much enjoyed the company of the local sheep. The cottage itself has the mod cons that make holiday life easy (separate utility room, wifi, big range cooker, well-equipped kitchen). It was a very comfy and relaxing stay. Oh, and we were able to bring our dog - great.

27 May 2012

“Breathtaking Cottage in Stunning Location” I hired Mayberry to celebrate my Fathers Retirement. As he has been a user of the Monmouth Canal for many years the location of the cottage seemed a perfect solution. It did not let itself down! The location and scenery are absolutley breathtaking, it is a steep climb in your vehicle but very much worth the effort. My father spent alot of his time taking photos and using his binoculars to look down to the canal. The interior of Mayberry is beautifully finished with the right mix of cottage charm and contemporary clean lines, Excellent decor throughout. The kitchen worked very well for a family celebration and my fathers retirement was family get together that will be fondly remembered. We all had great fun challenging each other to pin pong and pool in the lovely games room. We found the owners to be very helpful with all questions in the time running up to the short stay we had, nothing was any trouble. The very welcome welsh cakes on arrival were also a nice touch! Would love to come back and stay again to do some serious walking in the summer months. Thanks for a lovely stay

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30 Apr 2012

“Fabuloously luxurious with amazing views. Perfect!” This is a really lovely cottage which fitted the 7 of us perfectly. It is cosy, comfortable, immaculate and very stylish. It also has stunning views out over Crickhowell and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. The only potential draw-back is the very steep approach. This is fun if you like driving in first and have a cooperative car but would not be for the faint-hearted!

30 Apr 2012

“Excellent cottage, warm, well appointed, very comfortable and homely; -looking forward to another visit.” Booked for (adult) family weekend away; so the well appointed kitchen ensured we ate like kings, and very comfortably. Bedrooms were all fine, very attractive and nicely decorated. Sitting Room very comfortable too, everything provided for a good time together. The back kitchen / utility room was very useful, when coming in from (some wet) walks, drying facilities good and very sensible floor! The location provides amazing views and access to so much beautiful countryside to enjoy, whichever direction you go. In warmer weather, sitting outside would be another wonderful, less active way to enjoy this fantastic location! Being just a few minutes off the main road, means Mayberry is secluded and quiet, but is also very accessible. Mayberry also struck as as being well thought out for guests, no fuss, no difficulties, straightforward and a delight to enjoy. Thank you . Ross Evans

28 Apr 2012

“A wonderful place to relax as well as there being lots to do for the more adventurous” This was our second stay at Mayberry Cottage and it was just as good as the first time! The cottage offers a great place to relax and unwind whatever the weather. It is remote enough to be able to truly switch off from the outside world but still readily accessible to good local amenities that are close by. The cottage and its furnishings are very comfortable plus the games room with table tennis and pool tables offers endless opportunities for family competitions! Lots of great walks both from the front door and further afield up on the Brecon Beacons; cycling and canoeing along the nearby canal; plenty of places to explore - Crickhowell, Brecon, Hay on Wye, Tretower Castle etc etc. We will hopefully be back again!

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28 Apr 2012

“real get away holiday cottage” Great walks along the canal, or up in the the mountains. Lovely shopping in Crickhowell

27 Apr 2012

“Fantastic Holiday Home with Superb Views of Table Mountian” We stayed for New Year 2011 in the middle of the winter and had a fabulous time. On arrival the house was lovely and warm and spotlessly clean and there was a Christmas tree and cake for us-which was lovely. The sitting room is beautifully furnished and a great size. The kitchen, again is lovely and spacious and has a big farmhouse table. There is a very large boot room/laundry room just off the kitchen-which is a huge bonus -as kids, dogs,adults etc can take off their muddy boots and wet clothes and leave them there to dry. Also if you do bring a dog with you-it is a great place to shut them in at night or if you are going out for a while. The babyfoot table in the hall was a huge favourite with the men and boys! The Master Bedroom is a big welcoming room with plenty of space and fantastic views down towards Crickhowell and Table Mountain. What really sets this house apart from others is the truely magnificant views. You just cant describe how wonderful it is to see the changing colours and lghts over the mountains. It is really exceptional. I would like to point out that -as the views are so great- it does mean that the house is accessed by a very narrow steep lane. The weather was very mild and so we managed fine in my A4 Audi- no 4 WD etc, but I think we may have struggled if it had been icy or particularly snowy. However Tony the owner did confirm that if we needed to, he would make sure that we could get up the hill with our suitcases whatever the weather-which was very reassuring! And would have been a great adventure! During our stay we did loads of walking- with our 7 and 8 year old kids and dog in tow. Pen-Y-Fan, Crybn, Sugar Loaf and Table Mountain were what we managed to fit in, over 1 week. As well as a fantastic walk from Mayberry over the back of the mountain there. Also on New Years day we walked from Crickhowell along the river to the cider pub for lunch-which was perfect-and a very gentle stroll! The food and atmosphere at Bear in Crickhowell- is a firm favourite-very very much recommended. Also Nant-y-fin cider mill is a good place to stop for lunch. Also the butcher in town ( Crickhowell) does fantastic local black beef and Glanusk lamb etc... Overall is you want a 5 star holiday house high up in the hills for wonderful walks, food and fun then this is for you! My only point of improvement would be to have a nice bottle of something cold and wet in the fridge on arrival!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	22 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	1335£ 1335	-	-	1 Week
May 13	5 May 13	1 Jun 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
June 13	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
July mid	29 Jun 13	19 Jul 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
July to Aug peak	19 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	1275£ 1275	-	-	1 Week
September 13	7 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	750£ 750	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
October mid season	28 Sep 13	18 Oct 13	750£ 750	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
October half term	18 Oct 13	26 Oct 13	1275£ 1275	-	-	1 Week
October off peak	26 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
November off peak	1 Nov 13	1 Dec 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
December off peak	1 Dec 13	20 Dec 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
C/mas & New Yr 13	20 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	1270£ 1270	165£ 165	165£ 165	1 Week
Jan 14 off peak	4 Jan 14	1 Feb 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
Feb 14 off peak	1 Feb 14	14 Feb 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
Feb 14 peak	14 Feb 14	22 Feb 14	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
Feb 14 off peak	22 Feb 14	1 Mar 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
March 14	1 Mar 14	1 Apr 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
April 14 mid	1 Apr 14	12 Apr 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
April 14 Easter	12 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	1270£ 1270	150£ 150	150£ 150	1 Week

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	22 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	1335£ 1335	-	-	1 Week
May 13	5 May 13	1 Jun 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	175£ 175	2 Nights
June 13	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
July mid	29 Jun 13	12 Jul 13	995£ 995	150£ 150	175£ 175	2 Nights
July Aug peak	19 Jul 13	7 Sep 13	1275£ 1275	185£ 185	185£ 185	1 Week
September 13	7 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	750£ 750	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
October mid season	28 Sep 13	18 Oct 13	750£ 750	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
October half term	18 Oct 13	26 Oct 13	1275£ 1275	-	-	1 Week
October off peak	26 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
November off peak	1 Nov 13	1 Dec 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
December off peak	1 Dec 13	20 Dec 13	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
C/mas & New Yr 13	20 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	1270£ 1270	165£ 165	165£ 165	1 Week
Jan 14 off peak	4 Jan 14	1 Feb 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
Feb 14 off peak	1 Feb 14	14 Feb 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
Feb 14 peak	14 Feb 14	22 Feb 14	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
Feb 14 off peak	22 Feb 14	1 Mar 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
March 14	1 Mar 14	1 Apr 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
April 14 mid	1 Apr 14	12 Apr 14	650£ 650	150£ 150	150£ 150	2 Nights
April 14 Easter	12 Apr 14	26 Apr 14	1270£ 1270	150£ 150	150£ 150	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Special offers:

Midsummer Offer - June 13

Special weekend break : £350

2 night 3 day break

Friday to Sunday night

Summer Early Bird 2013

10% discount on all July and August bookings booked before 31st May 2013

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3 years listed You are contacting Tony Norris Landline n/a Mobile 44 7979 367460 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 8 reviews from previous guests.

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