Recommended by:

Sarah L from Abingdon

Our party:

• Adults:
• Ages:
•  

• 2
• 32 - 40
•  

Stayed:

4 Nights
July - 2014

Wanted:

• Relaxing
• Walking
• Shopping
• Local Food

• Touring
• Beach / Sea
• Entertainment

Summary:

“Beautiful barn!”

What a beautiful property in an idyllic location - no neighbours in sight, but just a 10 min drive from the nearest main town for food and drink etc.

Everything you might want was provided, from a travel cot to a highchair, books, games, DVDs, even a playstation, enough pots and pans for a three course meal, a cosy woodburner, a BBQ - the list goes on! I’ve never stayed at such a well equipped property.

The views were just stunning - you could easily sit on the sofa and just spend a good while admiring the vistas in both directions through the French doors. There are some wonderful walks right from the door and excellent places to eat and visit nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return!

Specifically Recommend:

If you visit during winter, a 4x4 type car would be advised - some of the roads leading to the property are steep and would be difficult to traverse with snow-mud-ice on the road.

Local Gems:

We visited and thoroughly enjoyed Llanelieu church, Pwll-y-Wrach nature reserve-falls.

Talgarth Mill, Felin Fach Griffin, Tretower Court and Castle and Hay-on-Wye.

Sarah L, Abingdon, Oxon - 21st July 2014

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Recommended on 21/07/2014
By Sarah L from Abingdon

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Recommended by:

Johnny E - London N7

Our party:

• Adults:
• Ages:
•  

• 4
• 35 - 44
•  

Stayed:

3 Nights
November - 2012

Wanted:

• Relaxing
• Walking

• Touring
• Beach / Sea
• Shopping
• Entertainment
• Local Food

Summary:

“The most idyllic and peaceful stay you could wish for in Wales”

This is the most fantastic and picturesque property and we have enjoyed the most fantastic weekend. I cannot recommend this place enough.

The barn has recently been refurbished to a very high standard. Worthy of its 5 star rating. The property has all mod cons with a fantastic and well-stocked kitchen. The wood burning fire kept us lovely and warm in winter too.

It is quite remote and thus extremely peaceful. The views from both of the vast glass doors either side of the property are stunning. The pictures on the Under The Thatch website do not do it justice.

Walks can be taken into the Black Mountains from the property or it’s a short drive to various other walks. The property even comes with a map for a selection of walks. A trip to Llanthony Priory is well worth it, as is sampling the local ale.

Specifically Recommend:

The beautiful views from the property over the Black Mountains and the Welsh valleys. Picturesque.

Be Aware:

The property is difficult to access in the winter as the dirt track running up to the house is quite steep and narrow. Was all part of the fun though and we managed it relatively easily

Local Gems:

Black Mountains. Llanthony Priory

Johnny E, London N7 - 13th Nov 2012

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Recommended on 13/11/2012
By Johnny E - London N7

We confirm Johnny was a bona-fide paying guest at Talgarth. His recommendation was not incentivised in any way and is factually accurate at the time of writing
Under the Thatch - 16th November 2012

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