Drovers Retreat - Self-catering house in Powys
Graig, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5TL, Powys
Wales,
Regno Unito
A Grade II-listed barn that's won the Green Tourism Silver Award. It sits on the edge of a steep wooded gully dropping down to a stream on the edge of a forest; you’ll feel miles away from civilisation but Bob and Carolyn live in the farmhouse nearby if you need anything.
All the basics are here along with a homemade cake, milk, apple juice and an 'honesty freezer' so you can cook from scratch or simply heat up a home-cooked meal. There are plenty of good books, maps and games to mull over in front of the wood-burner, and a games barn has a pool table, table football and darts.
Views are of farm buildings and some magnificent old trees, and a small gravelled area has seating and a barbecue. Plenty of walks along forest tracks and footpaths leave from the door; the nearest restaurant, the Lion Hotel at Llanbister, is a 20-minute drive.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Carolyn Kennard:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Carolyn Kennard:
- Endless walks right from the door in and around the Radnor Forest. Miles of footpaths, bridleways and ancient green lanes abound where red kites and buzzards soar and sky larks sing. A real wild space to explore with dark skies and star-spangled nights.
- Don't miss the stunning Elan Valley Dams with Visitor Centre and café - open all year, just a short drive away, from here the impressive 73-mile Victorian aqueduct stretches to Birmingham! Then trace its route in our woodland, 300 feet beneath your feet.
- Rain? We'll suggest days out. Visit the Judge's Lodging, Presteigne then indulge yourself with a hot chocolate (Carolyn's favourite!) & lunch at the Workhouse Gallery. Or stay and set up a table football tournament in the barn or just relax with a book.
- Nearby Hay-On-Wye is a must for book-lovers but music and festivals are all around us, whether it’s May Bank Holiday and The Green Man Festival in Clun, The Presteigne Music Festival in August or a Medieval Xmas Fayre in Ludlow in late November.
- From our flower-filled station take the little train to meander across the dramatic Knucklas viaduct to Knighton, the 'Town on the Dyke'. Stand with your feet in two countries, listen to the babble of the livestock market then buy organic goodies for tea.
- Bring your bike and ride the Radnor Ring https://cycle.travel/route/radnor_ring/guide Explore the St Michael churches which guard our sleeping dragon in the Radnor Forest. Canny children will spot his back and maybe hear his roar!
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Details
- 1 House for 4
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Never.
Dogs welcome, £25 per dog per stay. Dog treats, bed & bowls provided. Fenced seating area behind cottage, fenced 2-acre woodland on site & stream dogs can paddle in.
Graig, Dolau, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5TL, Powys
