Gilestone Farm, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys
Gilestone Farm offers a variety of self-catering accommodation options near the bustling village of Talybont-on-Usk in Powys, providing the perfect escape from the pressures of modern life. Guests can enjoy peaceful strolls around the farm’s community orchard or take advantage of the nearby Brecon Beacons for hiking and biking.
For those seeking a more unique countryside experience, the luxurious glamping lodges offer a stylish retreat. Each canvas lodge is equipped with Egyptian cotton linens, comfortable beds, and en suite bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy the luxury of a private wood-fired hot tub. The lodges are individually designed, and visitors can take part in wild swimming or use the rowing boats on the nearby lake.
The Goshawk and Buzzard lodges both sleep six people in three bedrooms—a double, twin, and cabin bed. These lodges are designed to be cosy, with a log burner for warmth, and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a gas hob, fridge with freezer compartment, kettle, and toaster. Outside, guests can enjoy a fire pit and BBQ. An en suite pitch pod is also provided with a shower, flushing toilet, and basin.
Dove Lodge sleeps between four to six people in three bedrooms, including a double and a twin. It features a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a well-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor fire pit and hot tub for relaxation.
Gilestone Farm also boasts four luxury wooden lodges. Two of these lodges accommodate six people, while two are designed for couples. All lodges include private gardens, secure bike storage, a wood burner, and a hot tub.
Fulmar and Grouse lodges each sleep six guests, offering a double ensuite bedroom, a twin room, and a king-size bedroom. The spacious living areas feature a kitchen, dining space, wood-burning stove, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, and a TV. Outside, guests can enjoy a BBQ, covered dining area, and hot tub with stunning views over the farm and Usk Valley.
Ptarmigan and Osprey lodges are perfect for couples, each offering a king-size bedroom and luxury bathroom. Ptarmigan includes a walk-in shower, while Osprey features a freestanding bath. Both lodges have modern kitchens, wood burners, underfloor heating, Wi-Fi, and TVs, as well as outdoor dining areas, BBQs, and hot tubs with beautiful hill views.
For larger groups, Gilestone Farmhouse is an ideal option, sleeping up to 15 people. The farmhouse is well-suited for families or groups of friends, with a large kitchen featuring a pine table and chairs, a four-oven Aga, and a fully equipped kitchen with an American-style fridge freezer. There are two sitting rooms, each with a log-burning stove, and a conservatory for relaxing. The seven bedrooms are spread over two floors, with two large bathrooms on the first floor, a downstairs shower room, and a second-floor shower room. Outside, guests can enjoy the spacious lawns, BBQ, and outdoor furniture.
Talybont-on-Usk is a small, picturesque village that offers an array of activities for walkers and cyclists. The village is home to a canal, two rivers, a reservoir, hills, woods, waterfalls, and a variety of local wildlife. Visitors can explore the local arts and crafts, stop by the village shop and café, or visit the playground with its 'trim trail.' The village also boasts three good pubs. For families, the Play Barn at Brynich, located just outside Brecon, provides additional entertainment for children.
With its range of accommodation options and close proximity to the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, Gilestone Farm is an excellent choice for a relaxing and memorable holiday in Powys.
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