Apple House Cottage

A contemporary self catering holiday cottage located in a picturesque village in the heart of the Wye Valley and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Private fishing is available on the River Wye which is only a short walk and a lovely village pub serving good food and ales awaits! The space The Apple House is a bright and spacious detached cottage, located in the picturesque village of Llyswen, in the heart of the Wye Valley and only a short drive from the ever popular book town of Hay on Wye and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Accessed via a private driveway, it is located within the grounds of our own home, in a secluded country setting with stunning views down the Valley and towards the Black Mountains. There is a large private garden with tall pine trees providing much needed shade in the summer months, a picnic bench, a hammock, bbq and fire pit. Guests also have access to 6 acres of private meadow where our horses and a small flock of black mountain sheep roam. Furnished to a high standard the cottage offers spacious contemporary accommodation. On the ground floor there is a large lounge which has a double height vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, tri folding doors opening onto the garden, a wood burner and two comfy sofa's. There is a separate dining area that seats six and a fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. The bathroom has a bath and separate power shower. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms with high vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. The master bedroom has a king size bed and the other is a twin, which can easily be pushed together to create a double. The cottage occupies a beautiful tranquil setting, while still being within the village boundary and within a short walk of a pub and cafe. For those keen to fish we have 250 yards of private fishing on the River Wye, a famous salmon river, and just a short walk from the property. Residents are charged £20 per person, per day. There is also easy access on foot to some lovely walks which include the Wye Valley Walk which follows the River Wye from its source to the River Severn and Brechfa Common above the cottage from where you can walk for miles and take in some stunning views which inlcude the black mountains and Brecon Beacons. You can also canoe down river to Hay-on-Wye and beyond, take in some excellent road and mountain biking trails and explore the mountains on horseback or from the air at the nearby gliding club. Many other activities are available! The cottage has wifi, a large flat screen smart television, a DVD player and a music system. Owners are welcome to bring along their dogs, as long as they are well behaved and kept downstairs. There is an additional fee of £25 per dog per stay. If you are looking for extra accommodation for friends and family we also have two luxury self contained cabins in the grounds with hot tubs and in their own private setting. If this is also of interest please check out our separate listing or send us a message. Guest access The cottage is detached and is in its own private gated garden where children and dogs can play freely. Other things to note We provide free wood for the wood burner and the there is no extra charge for heating / hot water. We charge £25 per dog per stay which must be paid on arrival. There is ample parking for two cars and a secure storage area available for bikes / fishing rods etc...