Crych Du

Oak flooring, exposed beams, painted stone walls and a fireplace lie within the traditional stone façade of this perfect rural getaway, replete with a crowing cockerel.

Soak up the views of the surrounding Cambrian Mountains from the generous windows of the conservatory and feel your worries disappear to the sounds of the Wye River running through the property.

The Wye River also offers fisherman their own private stretch of river, from which they can cast a line for salmon, trout and grayling. The catch of the day can then be savoured, with a glass or two, on the ample patio or beside the cosy fire of this remote Welsh cottage.

The nearby Cambrian Mountains are famed for the Wye Valley Walk and the National Cycle Route. Walking or cycling through the autumnal tones and clear, crisp skies is a hiker’s delight, and the experience is enhanced by the opportunity to see otters, buzzards and peregrine falcons.

Guests can also explore the Red Kite Feeding Station in Rhayader and the reservoirs of the Elan Valley, and complete their adventure with a visit to Shropshire, Llanwrthwl or the Welsh coast. The exploration is made all the more satisfying in the knowledge that you will return to a charming, renovated single-floor cottage featuring two bedrooms, modern bathrooms, wood burner, conservatory, full kitchen and laundry as well as TV and DVD player and off-road parking.