Molly's Cottage
Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys

Molly's Cottage has been recently renovated and decorated to an extremely high standard and makes a wonderful place to stay for those looking for a romantic retreat or a base from which to explore this beautiful part of Wales.

The cottage is situated in Talybont-on-Usk, a pretty village that lies within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The surrounding countryside boasts stunning valleys and unspoilt landscape interspersed with the market towns of Brecon and Crickhowell and the famous second-hand bookshop centre of Hay-on-Wye. From the village it is possible to walk in almost any direction and enjoy the abundant wildlife and far reaching views. The Monmouthshire - Brecon canal runs through Talybont-on-Usk and the village has an excellent range of pubs and inns and is well served by local shops.

Only a few miles away in the next valley is Llangorse Lake which has extensive watersports facilities. It is possible to sail, canoe, hang-glide, pony-trek, mountain bike and rock climb all within easy reach of the cottage. For golfers there is a choice of 18 hole golf courses and bowling, tennis, squash and indoor swimming are all available nearby. There are certainly plenty of opportunities for anyone who wants to be active.

Brecon is only a 10 minute drive away and is well served with a cinema, theatre, cathedral and supermarket. There is also a wonderful covered market which is home to some great local characters selling top quality produce. The book lover's paradise of Hay-on-Wye is about 35 minutes drive, a good stop off for any visitors en route to the Michelin starred restaurants of Ludlow or Hereford, with its famous chained library and the historic thirteenth century Mappa Mundi.

Bedrooms: 2 (2 doubles)
Sleeps: 4
Bathrooms: 2
TV (large screen), video/DVD
Free broadband internet
Fully equipped handmade kitchen
Washing machine
Log fire
Full central heating
Garden furniture and hammock
Heated summerhouse
Seasonal fruit and veg for picking
Free broadband internet
Not suitable for pets or small children

Brecon - 10 mins drive
Bristol/Cardiff airports 1 hour drive
London 3 hours drive
Abergavenny station - 30 mins drive
Village shops, pubs, inns within walking distance
Choice of 18 hole golf courses
Sailing, canoeing, hang gliding
Pony trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing
Brecon Beacons National Park
Hay-on-Wye 35 mins drive
Riverside location, swimming and fishing in the trout pool

Accommodation:

The cottage is suitable for groups of no more than four people. Upstairs there are two comfortable double bedrooms and two bathrooms with plentiful hot water from the recently installed central heating system and boiler. At the end of the garden is a heated summerhouse where a further single bed is available. The handmade kitchen is well appointed and fully equipped with a double oven, fridge, freezer, blender and washing machine. The sitting/dining room has a traditional open coal fireplace, (laying and lighting instruction is available for inexperienced guests), as well as a large screen television and a good selection of DVDs, videos and books to enjoy. Broadband internet is available free of charge.

Outside there is a charming garden bordering the river. Just a few feet from the back door it is possible to swim or fish in the trout pool and weir. Garden furniture and hammocks are provided for guests to take advantage of alfresco dining and there are seasonal fruits and vegetables growing which guests are welcome to pick.

What's included:

All heating and electricity costs are included in the rental price, as are logs for the open fire. Bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up ready for guests to arrive.

Change over day is usually Friday but there is flexibility available as with check in times. Short breaks and weekend bookings are possible.

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