4-star Secluded Self-catering Eco Holiday Cottage in Welsh Borders
About
Drovers Retreat is our sympathetically converted and eco stone barn at Graig Farm, in the Welsh Border country. It offers beautiful 4-star self-catering accommodation for up to four people. A travel cot and high chair are also available. Ideal for couples, families, nature-lovers, walkers, cyclists and dog-lovers. Drovers Retreat lies above a medieval Drovers road, a few hundred yards from a Roman road. Feel close to this history and wide landscape. You can walk or cycle the green lanes, forest tracks and footpaths; listen to the sounds of nature and livestock, or just breathe the clear upland air. Red kites and buzzards circle above on the thermals with their evocative cries, whilst sheep graze in the fields below. Enjoy our own Drovers Woodland walk, where you can unpeel the history, whilst children and dogs can explore the regenerating wild area. Relax and unwind to soak up the majesty of nature at our secluded and unique location, whilst still enjoying all the 4-star family luxury and conveniences you require. Then explore the local market towns and picturesque villages of the Welsh Borders- there’s more going on than you may think! This is Welsh Border Country at its natural, idyllic best. ROOMS Drovers sleeps up to 4. All rooms lead from the spacious living and dining room; these comprise a kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin. The impressive living room, with vaulted ceiling, beams and original flagstones, has a dining area, Freeview tv, cd player, radio and a selection of games and reading material. The whole building is well insulated, cool in summer behind the stone walls and extra cosy in a Welsh winter, with the log burner for added comfort. A refurbished butler sink sits happily in the traditional farm kitchen which is fully equipped with electric hob and oven, under-worktop fridge/freezer, plus additional freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher. There is an energy-efficient electric clothes drier, perfect for damp coats or a full wash. The bathroom has a thermostatic shower, and a large bath, heated towel rail and Victorian-style wash basin and wc. There is an electric shaving point and a hairdryer. Flagstones can be cold and hard, so we provide 'Flag-flop slippers' for your comfort and use during your stay Drovers Retreat is a no-smoking property. GAMES ROOM The adjoining original stone and timber barn is a wet weather haven with table football, snooker, darts and plenty of space. SUMMARY OF FACILITIES AT DROVERS RETREAT FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN oven hob fridge/freezer freezer dishwasher washing machine electric clothes drier (plus outside washing line and pegs) electric iron + ironing board toaster microwave cafetière full crockery and cutlery original flagstone floor Electric radiator BATHROOM bath shower wc basin heated towel rail sets of towels hairdryer BEDROOM 1 double bed (4'6" - 1.37m) vintage wardrobe with mirror bedside tables and lights duck feather and down or anti-allergy micro-fibre pillows duck feather and down duvet luxurious cotton mattress and pillow protectors slippers oak floor electric radiator BEDROOM 2 two twin beds (3' - 0.9m) vintage dressing table with mirror bedside tables and lights duck feather and down or anti-allergy micro-fibre pillows duck feather and down duvet luxurious cotton mattress and pillow protectors slippers oak floor electric radiator LIVING ROOM three lounge chairs log burner (first basket of logs free) original flagstone floor vintage sideboard vintage dining table with 6 dining chairs wall mirror bookcase with selection of books and games flatscreen tv with Freesat channels DVD player radio/CD player 2 electric radiators INFANT FACILITIES high chair available on request infant travel cot available on request GAMES/WET DAY BARN large, traditional stone and timber barn connects from kitchen Table football, snooker and darts available DOGS We welcome up to two well-behaved dogs for an extra charge (£25/dog/visit - payable after arrival), but please keep them off beds and furniture. We are surrounded by sheep farms, so please keep your dogs under strict control, both on our farm and out and about locally. We supply a large dog bed, and stainless steel food and water bowls. Our woodland area is a great place to let the dog (and children) exercise. GENERAL FACILITIES Welcome Pack of: Welsh Cakes, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, wine Free 4G Wi-Fi (based on mobile signal, with download limited to 14GB/week) good 4G mobile phone signal for EE pure spring water, treated with uv filter 100% renewable electricity from Ecotricity access to private woodland area, and private right of way to Radnor Forest BBQ facilities outside furniture - bench, table and two wooden chairs Weatherproof, secure storage for bicycles washing line large car park smoke detectors carbon monoxide detectors fire sprinklers Drovers Retreat is a No Smoking establishment NEARBY FACILITIES horse riding stables