Pont Esgob, Brecon Beacons, Wales
In the heart of the Black Mountains, Pont Esgob is a Listed 17th century cottage retaining its original features, lovingly renovated and looked after. A cosy hideaway, it's also ideally located for exploring the amazing scenery of the Brecon Beacons.
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from £480 per week, or £265 for a Mon-Fri stay (based on 2 sharing)
Details of Pont Esgob
On a sunny, sheltered little plateau right in the Black Mountains in the Eastern Brecon Beacons National Park, Pont Esgob feels genuinely ancient. Stay here for the peace and quiet, the open landscape views, and the chance to explore one of the most picturesque parts of Wales. With a view of Sugar Loaf Mountain, it's the ideal location to read Bruce Chatwin's classic novel 'On the Black Hill'.
Managed by award-winning agency Under the Thatch, Pont Esgob is a charming, historic gem - with a stone tile roof, faded limewashed walls, and a remarkably well preserved 17th century oak screen.
Features:
- Locally-made modern, efficient and effective woodburning stoves (can be supplemented with electric heaters)
- Pretty gardens with access to the river (take care with toddlers)
- Neuadd: the main room is little changed since it was built in the early 1600s. There is a large fireplace (with wood-burner), around which curls the original stone staircase
- Original flagged floor as well as wonderful oak screen and door through to the kitchen
- Large dining table and windows with views to the front and back
- Modern and practical kitchen with solid wood worksurfaces and a five burner gas hob. Fridge-freezer and usual stock of cutlery, pots, pans etc. (No microwave)
- Victorian sitting room with French doors to the garden letting in plenty of light, and views to the river
- Wi-fi (free, bring own laptop), TV/DVD, CD player & radio
- Large double bedroom with original oak floor and lovely views over the hills
- Note that the only way to access the bathroom and childrens room is through the main bedroom
- A small bunk room is fine for kids (note that the beds are 182cm long rather than the usual 200cm)
- Bathroom with bath and power shower over, toilet, wash hand basin and electric heated towel rail
- Stone patio area & lawns
- Low stone wall between the garden and the riverbank - note potential danger for adventurous toddlers
- The picturesque turf-roofed cedar shed in the garden houses the washing-machine and dryer, hoover and ironing board, garden chairs, hot-water boiler and extra logs
- Parking for one car, or two at a squeeze
What makes this a green accommodation?
- Green Dragon Environmental Award (Level II)
- Brought disused historic property back into use
- Wood-burner stoves & sustainable timber fuel
- Roof hugely insulated to modern standards
- Arrive by public transport - free pickups available
- Breathable walls from lime & natural paints
- Horse-hair plaster, natural distempers etc
- Welsh sheepswool insulation
What makes Pont Esgob a green cottage?
Wood-burner stoves using sustainable timber fuel
Free pickups available to guests who arrive by public transport
Brought disused historic property back into use
Breathable lime walls
Green Dragon Environmental Award (Level II)
Location
Directions from station:
The train station is 4 miles (8 mins) from where you can get a taxi or we can provide pickup if you arrive by train. Taxi companies from Abergavenny include Brians (01873 858597), Central (01873 850900) and Abergavenny (01873 854140).
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