Valley Cottage Region: Brecon Beacons Sleeps: 8 Overview Valley Cottage is a self catering cottage located in an incredibly secluded valley directly under the Black Mountains. It is near the famous town of Hay-on- Wye. There is no noise or light pollution and it is almost completely void of any mobile network coverage. It is possible to use the wi-fi on some phones. The cottage is detached from all other buildings and has no immediate neighbours. There is a small stream and a very beautiful waterfall directly beside the property. Two open fires, oil fired Aga, deep down-filled duvets, cast iron baths and a shower borrowed from the Savoy Hotel, London are all luxury features. The approach is suitably exciting. A narrow track winds its way into the property from the mountain road. The cottage is situated just off the hill or common, and there is an enormous amount of walkable, explorable, just-sitdown-on-able hillside. Facilities Recommended Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens Internet Pets Welcome Walk to Village Walk to Restaurant BBQ Stag/Hen Allowed Cable TV Games Room Pool/Snooker DVD Working Fireplace Heating Cot(s) High Chair(s) Canoeing/Kayaking Rural Location Walking/Hiking Paths Golf Nearby Cycling Horse Riding Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages Page 1
Interior & Grounds Ground Floor - Main Entrance: Large Hallways and staircase leading to the first floor - Bedroom 1: Pale pink large bedroom with white wooden double bedframe and a single day bed. - Family Bathroom with a pale pink freestanding bath, sink, WC and heated towel rack. The room also boasts a walk-in shower with an enormous shower head which was acquired at the Savoy Hotel, London - Bedroom 2: Duck egg blue bedroom with a double bed with white wooden bedframe Please note:hallways is on a split level with a few steps between bedroom 2, the bathroom and bedroom 1 First Floor Kitchen: The large country style kitchen opens onto a small terrace with table and seating for 4. The kitchen itself offers an AGA plus 4 gas hob burners, larder, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, ipod docking station, microwave and washing machine. Dining: There is a large wooden table with seating for 6. Original wooden beams divide the room from a small adjoining Drawing Room with sofa, arm chair and fireplace. Living Room: With 2 comfortable sofas, coffee table, armchairs, wooden and original fireplace, large flat screen TV, large pink pool table and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling. Second Floor A small winding stone staircase connects the first and second floor Bedroom 3: The third attic bedroom is filled with exposed beams which divide up part of the room. The room has a double bed and a single bed. Bathroom: Cooper freestanding bath, WC, sink and heated towel rack. The room has wooden floors and a skylight. Outside Grounds The cottage is nestled at the base of a picturesque Welsh Valley. A gentle stream runs along the perimeter of the cottage. It is surrounded by green rolling hills covered with wild flower and the occasional lamb during the spring months! The split level terrace connected to the cottage is accessible via the living room or garden. The bottom terrace level has a large area ideal for soaking up the sun. Whilst the top level offers a luxurious woodfired hot tub. Please note there is a steep drop off the off the terrace. Page 2
Catering & Services At Oliver s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following: - Maid service/extra cleaning - Private chef/cook/catering - Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge - Local day-trips or tours - Airport pick-up/drop-off - Babysitting/childcare services Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests! Page 3
Location & Local Information There are a host of activities in the local area. The Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye and Usk Valleys mean that most rural activities are available. These include: hunting, shooting, river and lake fishing (ghillie available), horse riding, paragliding, regular gliding, rock climbing and abseiling, gorge walking & adventure days, rafting, kayaking, Canadian canoeing, archery, caving and potholing, golfing, mountain biking, mountain boarding, off-road driving, orienteering, paint-balling, quad biking, raft building, rally carting, target shooting, mountain walking and mountain skills, clay pigeon shooting, motoring along the wonderful mountain roads or simply sitting on Llandefalle Common under the red kites and buzzards watching the welsh mountain ponies in their natural habitat. It is recommended that the latter activity be experienced with the following essential equipment: 1 large piece of Welsh cheese, a loaf of the local malted granary bread and at least one fine bottle of red wine. Best restaurants within 15 minutes drive - The Felin Fach Griffin: The Felin Fach Griffin is an award winning, dining pub with delicious food and local ales. - The River Café: For lunch or supper overlooking the Wye - Richard Booth s Bookshop Café: For breakfast or lunch in Hay-on-wye surrounded by books. - Melin Talgarth Mill Bakery: For an excellent sandwich or homemade cake and a tour of a working watermill - Gliffaes Hotel: For tea overlooking the river Usk. Great restaurants more than 15 minutes away - The Raglan Arms, Monmouthshire - The Bell at Skenfrith, Monmouthshire - The Hardwick, Monmouthshire- The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny Breconshire is also famed for its thriving farming community. During your stay there are numberous excellent local supplier which come highly recommeded Some of our favourite local producers Seasonal vegetables, fruits and salad: - Primrose organic Farm, Felindre Butchers: - Small Farms, Hay-on-Wye - Gibbons, Hay-on-Wye - Paddy Sweeney, Brecon Delicatessen: - Hay Wholefoods & Delicatessen, Hay-on-Wye Page 4
Good Bread: - Melin Talgarth Mill Bakery, Talgarth Smoked Fish & Meat: - Black Mountain Smokery, Crickhowell Charcuterie: - Trealy Farm Charcuterie, Monmouth Local Ice Cream - Sheperds, Hay-on-Wye - Llanfaes Dairy, Brecon Page 5
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 300. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Arrival time: 5 pm onwards. - Departure time: 11 am. - Energy costs included?: Included in the rental price. - Linen & towels included?: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Pets welcome?: Well behaved dogs welcome in the uncarpeted areas and not on the furniture! A maximum of 2 dogs allowed at 20 per dog. - Changeover day: All bookings must start on a Friday - End of stay cleaning included?: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. - Smoking Allowed?: No smoking in the property. - Insurance: It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. Page 6