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Beautiful barn conversion set in an elavated position in the countryside
Beautiful barn conversion set in an elavated position in the countryside
Stunning rural views
Lovely interiors throughout
Plenty of reading material and DVD's
Newly installed log burner
Spiral staircase
Galley kitchen
Breakfast bar and stools
Well-equipped galley kitchen
Downstairs WC
Spiral staircase to upper floor and telescope
Spiral staircase
Stunning barn conversion
Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom
Beautiful finishing touches
Double bedroom on second floor
Double bedroom
Plenty of storage space
Dressing table or desk
Views towards the Sugar Loaf and Black Mountains
Private garden
Friendly neighbours
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Sycamore Barn

Crickhowell (1m SW), Brecon Beacons
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • 16th Century stone barn enjoying a hillside setting
  • A haven for enthusiastic walkers and cyclists deep in this National dark sky site, with house telescope provided
  • Featured property on BBC's 'Gone Fishing' (S2, E1)
Property code: 42920

With some of Europe's most interesting and challenging cave networks on your doorstep, Sycamore Barn is perfect for the more adventurous guest. With countless walking and cycling trails nearby and a location deep inside the International Dark Sky Reserve, the options are plenty for active days and evenings spent staring up into the sky. On more relaxing days why not explore the picturesque town of Crickhowell for its excellent local produce, pubs and restaurants. For a traditional family day out there are many attractions you will want to visit including: The Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon Iron Works, Abergavenny Castle and museum and Brecon Cathedral.

The building is perfectly situated, with a garden that is private and enjoys a vista encompassing over 200 square kilometres of the national park, across the beautiful Usk valley to the Black Mountains and beyond. Indoors, the barn has been furnished with natural materials and fabrics that complement the thick stone walls and oak lintels to create a cosy retreat with an atmosphere of tranquillity and natural peace. Enter the barn via a well-equipped galley kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a shower room just off the kitchen. A couple of steps up from the kitchen is a modern open plan living area with a glass fronted log burner, and spiral stair access to the bedrooms. Furnished with comfortable sofas and finished thoughtfully with colourful cushions and throws, you will find the perfect setting for a cosy night in with a good movie, and space for enjoying a hearty supper after a day’s exploring the National Park. Climb the spiral staircase to the first floor where you will find a twin room with en-suite shower room. A further climb to the second floor where you will find an inviting king-size bedroom within the eaves enjoying stunning views from the skylights.

There is a generous stone patio from which to enjoy the views, with heavy oak garden furniture under an oak framed  shelter and a BBQ. When the sun goes down you can stretch the evening out around the fire pit, the only sounds being the crackle of the fire and the calling of lambs in the fields in the springtime. There is also a huge area of open access behind the barn which has opportunities for cycling and horse riding, as well as much to interest the amateur naturalist.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin (both accessed via a spiral staircase)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture, fire wok and BBQ
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars on the gravel driveway
  • Please note, the barn is approached via a single-track road
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles
  • Please note: during winter months, due to the location of the property, snow chains for cars may be required during snowy/icy weather
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Avril Hitchman

This property is personally managed by Avril.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rachel 27th October 2024

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Reviewed by Susan 11th October 2024

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Lovely comfortable accommodation set in beautiful surroundings. Lots of nice places to visit. A few issues need tweaking but on the whole a very nice place to stay & return to.

Reviewed by Joan 27th September 2024

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We very much appreciated/enjoyed our stay at Sycamore Barn. Such a beautiful, peaceful spot!

Reviewed by Anna Marie 13th September 2024

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Really a fantastic perfect!!cottage! A 10!! But.... .steep hill and narrow entry,so you need a 4 wheel car and courage.

Reviewed by Ann 6th September 2024

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Quiet, off the beaten track. Ideal place to get away from the crowd. Fantastic views across the valley. The road up from Llangattock is very narrow, so needs care in a larger vehicle.

Reviewed by Andrew 30th August 2024

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Great cottage, extremely well equipped.

Reviewed by Deborah 16th August 2024

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Sycamore cottage is beautiful, very thoughtfully furnished and equiped, with everything you could want in a home-from-home. We love the Brecon Beacons and this is the second time we have stayed here and will be where we stay on our next visit. There are great walks and runs and nice to run or walk along the canal path. We got ride of our car for clRead moreimate reasons and managed with local taxis when needed. Definitely worth booking ahead for a taxi rather than calling on the spot Hide

Reviewed by Julian 2nd August 2024

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Quiet location up a narrow lane, but well placed to visit the area's attractions. Lovely cottage, recognisable from the Gone Fishing TV episode. Lots of walks, good spots for kayaking and wild swimming, also rainy day things at Blaenavon world heritage site.

Reviewed by Martin 28th June 2024

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Beautiful location with stunning walks straight from the cottage. A good night's rest due to the quietness and comfortable beds. Very efficient heating. We enjoyed this unique place greatly.

Reviewed by Richard 21st June 2024

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A lovely place to stay. We would come again.

Reviewed by Steven 31st May 2024

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It was great sitting out on the patio table and benches but I wasn't sure what to use to clean the frequent bird visits. Loved it out there taking in the view and wildlife.

Reviewed by Tim 17th April 2024

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Cosy, well appointed, equipped and furnished property. Good central heating and lovely warm shower. Everything we hoped for, we had a great stay, and the sunny weather was a welcome bonus. Many thanks Tim

Reviewed by Jeremy 13th March 2024

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Reviewed by Steve 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 20th January 2024

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A great find in the Welsh mountains, beautiful location, extremely quiet and perfect for much needed down time, a stone throw from Crickhowell, located in the country lanes on the side of a mountain, you will need to exercise some caution The lanes are the local farms access, this is a perfect getaway and away from the maddening crowds , cosy, cleaRead moren and very comfortable great access to walks and stunning views. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 12th January 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage. Very quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Adnan 22nd December 2023

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Amazing location. We choose this cottage as a family getaway over Christmas. Lovely walks around the area.

Reviewed by Pauline 20th October 2023

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Lovely well eqiiped, comfortable cottage overlooking Crickhowell in a remote area. Plenty of walks from the cottage but remember you are on the side of a hill.

Reviewed by Deborah 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Diane 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Deby 16th June 2023

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A gem of a cottage in a lovely quiet location, which was just what was needed. Thank you.

Reviewed by Sian 26th May 2023

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My goodness, what a location! We spent much of the week staring at the view across Crickhowell to Pen Cerrig-calch. A lovely cottage too: well-equipped, comfortable and relaxing.

Reviewed by Ian 7th April 2023

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A very enjoyable stay was had by all!

Reviewed by Simon 31st March 2023

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Lovely place cosy and comfortable, great view from the garden and lots of bird song, some good local walks and lots more within a reasonable distance, local village has plenty of pubs, The Bear Hotel had exceptionally good food.

Reviewed by Tracey 24th March 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 17th March 2023

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Overall a nice cottage in a great location for us, just need to fix the niggles.

Reviewed by Omar 12th February 2023

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We loved our stay here. It's a really beautiful location and a lovely building. It is in very good condition and very clean and tidy. The kitchen is easily well equipped enough to handle making a few family meals. It's also close to a few very nice pubs and restaurants, and the nearby towns are nice. Thanks for a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Robert 13th January 2023

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Beautiful barn conversion set in an elavated position in the countryside
Beautiful barn conversion set in an elavated position in the countryside
Stunning rural views
Lovely interiors throughout
Plenty of reading material and DVD's
Newly installed log burner
Spiral staircase
Galley kitchen
Breakfast bar and stools
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