Old Rectory Barn, Brecon Beacons, Wales

Old Rectory Barn, restored in 2007, dates from the early 16th century and is available as one large property (sleeping up to 10 guests) or as two independent cottages. B&B available on request.

Set in five acres above the village of Maesygwartha and the South-East corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park - with easy access to Cardiff or the Welsh Valleys yet still being in a splendid rural location with breathtaking views over the Blorenge and Sugar Loaf Mountains.

The Old Rectory Loft sleeps 4-6 bedrooms in 2 bedrooms spread across 2 floors and includes: a spacious open plan kitchen/living room, large bedroom downstairs with twin beds, en suite ‘wet‘ room and access to the garden. A second en-suite family bedroom, on the first floor, is large with a great wealth of wonderful old oak beams. There is a double bed, a single bed and an extra single bed if required.

The Old Rectory Stables sleeps 4 people in 2 double bedrooms (1 with twin beds) with ensuite shower rooms and access to an outside seating area with stunning views across the valley. There is also a spacious open plan kitchen/living room with well-equipped kitchen and patio doors leading to the garden.

There's plenty of things to see and do during your stay. Try abseiling, gorge-walking, cycling, mountain biking, fishing and caving.

Why is this a greener holiday?

To truly minimise the environmental impact, guests are encouraged to arrive by public transport: the nearest train station is Abergavenny. From there, the owners are very happy to collect guests by prior arrangement. Alternatively a Stagecoach bus can be taken from Abergavenny Bus Station (10 minute walk from railway station) which takes 20 minutes to the nearest bus stop (Saleyard) from where the accommodation is a 5 minute walk away (request directions). Alternatively taxis are available at the rail station.

Onsite the owners have taken a number of green measures to reduce the environmental impact of their tourism business, and have earned Gold from the GTBS. Some of these initiatives include rainwater harvesting and solar water heating. The owners have an extensive recycling programme. The owners purchase locally where possible and grow their own produce. They have also planted wild flower verges and put up more nest boxes to encourage wildlife.