Great Escape Farm
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This stunning farmhouse is set amongst miles of rolling countryside which stretch out ahead of you. Wild horses and mountain sheep lazily cross your path as you drive into the National Park from Hay on Wye. The farmhouse is remote and rural yet just ten minutes to the lovely town of Hay-on-Wye famous for its bookshops and festival yet still retains its old market town atmosphere. Some of the best walking in the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons is right outside your door or you can hire a bike from Hay-on-Wye and take one of the mountain bike rides. Visit one of the many National Trust properties Hergest Croft Gardens Croft Castle Berrington Hall or Hampton Court Gardens. Split into two buildings the main farmhouse and barn have been thoughtfully restored and decorated with wooden beams traditional-style furniture and welcoming splashes of colour. The farmhouse has a cosy open-plan living space with comfortable sofas arranged around an open fire and a family dining table. Upstairs with X box and TV makes a great teenage hangout or a quiet place to enjoy a coffee or late-night tipple. The traditional kitchen has an electric oven and induction hob along with an AGA range cooker (AGA use additional extra) lots of storage space and a breakfast table for easy social dining and a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. In the barn you ll also find a lounge/diner just as cosy with a wood burner (logs included). The barn kitchen is beautifully designed with a butler s sink and electric oven and induction hob. There are three bedrooms in the farmhouse 2 king-size and 1 double and an impressive bathroom with a roll-top bath. The barn has two king-size bedrooms and another fabulous bathroom with a roll-top bath. Outside there is a fantastic terrace with seating and views over the mountains. It s the kind of place you can easily lose a few hours just enjoying nature. There s also a private hot tub with truly amazing views which is included for your stay. Need to know: 5 bedrooms 2 king size and 1 double in the main house, 2 king size in the barn. 1 bathroom in the main house and barn, both with walk in showers and roll top baths, plus 1 separate WC in barn. Main house electric oven, induction hob and breakfast bar. Main house AGA range cooker available for additional cost of 100 (payable direct to owner). The barn electric oven and induction hob. Self contained laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. 1 open fireplace in main house, 1 wood burner in barn. Main house 1 TV in kitchen, 1 Sky TV/DVD in sitting room, Smart TV and Xbox upstairs. Barn 1 Smart TV/DVD. Private hot tub with amazing views. Terrace with outdoor furniture, BBQ available. Ample parking available. Dogs must be kept on a lead outside due to nearby livestock. Dogs not allowed upstairs and must be kept on the ground floor only, not allowed on the furnishings, upstairs on beds or sofas. If this is ignored an extra cleaning charge could be applied. Sleeps 10 also 2 double sofa beds can be made available upon request when booking at an extra charge .
Great Escape Farm is a real stay in Hay on Wye, and it is here so you know it exists. But we have not been able to find a dog policy for it that we would stand behind, so we are not going to guess at one. No verdict, no stamp, no date.
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