Ty Sinsir, Tretower. Castle & Mountain Views, Wood Fired Hot Tub, Huge Fire Pit | Cottage in Crickhowell
5 Bedroom Cottage in Tretower, Crickhowell
Set in the heart of the National Park within the peaceful hamlet of Tretower, this detached 17th century home has recently been lovingly restored and beautifully finished with heirlooms, antiques, oil paintings and market finds. It offers a great base for family and friends to relax on leather chesterfields by the woodburing stove, around the huge kitchen table or tucked under welsh blankets around the massive outdoor fire-pit. This is not your bland, beige, boring, tired holiday home. This home has style, panache, glamour and quirk coming out of every nook and cranny. More recently a gorgeous Wood Fired Hot Tub was added in September 2023 which has been enormously popular with our guests of all ages.
The home is set within mature gardens with views of Tretower Court and Castle, a creation of Sir Roger Vaughan. Step back in time as you step through the bootroom door and onto the flagstone floor. To the right there’s a quirky cloak room with Thomas Crapper WC, butler sink and vibrant wallpaper. Relax in the lounge with its 17th-century stone fireplace, leather Chesterfields and velvet recliners surrounded by heirlooms, antiques and oil paintings. Enjoy the heat of the wood burner whilst watching a film on the Smart TV. To the rear of the house, the locally handmade shaker kitchen is well-equipped with a Smeg induction range, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and washing machine. Enjoy meals seated on antique chairs at the large oak refectory table with French low lights and Welsh pew covered in vintage tapestry cushions. The 17th century spiral stone castle staircase leads you to the dark oak-boarded first floor. Here four bedrooms are all beautifully finished with coloured Art Deco sanitary ware collected by Clair over a three year period . To the front of the cottage there’s the 'William Morris Room' with King size bed and a shower room homing the blue art deco suite. Also, the 'Rose Room' with yellow art deco sink, bunk beds and an Antique painted rose single bed. To the rear of the cottage there’s the 'Laura Ashley Room', a twin bedroom with green art deco sink and views to the hills. Lastly, there's the 'Duck Room' with double bed, pink art deco sink and views to the hills. The family bathroom decorated with oil paintings homes the antique free-standing double-ended zinc and copper bath enjoying castle views. There's also a separate shower and a WC. A quirky hidden gem upstairs is the Sheep Toilet with green Art Deco suite. There’s a small lounge area to relax in on the first floor. Perfect for teenagers or toddlers this has an extra TV, filled bookcase and games for children. The cottage comes with a detached fully-contained annex, perfect for two, known as 'The Cwtch' (Welsh for cuddle). Here twin beds can be made into a king on request at the time of booking. The Cwtch has a beautiful shower room, TV, small kitchenette with a fridge and kettle. Also, a breakfast bar to enjoy coffee with views to the fields, castle and sheep.
You are surrounded by gardens with stunning views, there are several seating areas within the gardens, catching the sun all day and an area with a BBQ and a massive fire pit. Loved by teenagers, the Cottage has an outdoor table tennis table and outdoor dartboard. Outside the boot room door there is a dog/bike/toddler hot and cold spray tap for washing down anything and anyone after a muddy day out. There is ample off-road parking and secure storage for bikes. And last but not least, let's not forget the men's favourite outside facility fondly called 'The Loo with a View'.
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The house has a Welcome Pack with recommendations for all sort of days out and food places to eat but to follow are just a few.
The peaceful hamlet of Tretower sits at the foot of the Back Mountains just off the Usk Valley, the perfect place for a holiday with friends and family making the most of the outdoors. In April 2022 the eagerly awaited 'Ybwytybach' restaurant will open within the historic buildings of the Ancient Court of Tretower (do check instagram). Try Llangorse Activity Centre (7 miles) with its climbing wall and Cantref Adventure Farm (13 miles), both with pony trekking centres. Hire a kayak and paddle along the Brecon and Monmouth Canal, or walk along the River Wye and the River Usk. The Henry Vaughan Walk along The Brinore Tram Road winds through the scenic and historic Talybont valley, or you can climb a number of footpaths up to the Beacons. Immerse yourselves in Welsh cultural history with a visit to one of the many historic houses, gardens and castles. Crickhowell, Abergavenny, Brecon and Hay-on-Wye are all less than 17 miles away and perfect for a day trip of pubs, restaurants and independent shops. There are too many pubs to mention. Your holiday can be as busy or as relaxed as you wish with activities to suit all ages and a gorgeous unique house in a stunning location to return to at the end of the day.
Ty Sinsir, Tretower Castle & Mountain Views, Wood Fired Hot Tub, Huge Fire Pit is located in Tretower. Ty Sinsir, Tretower Castle & Mountain Views, Wood Fired Hot Tub, Huge Fire Pit provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, View, Wellness Facilities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Pet Friendly, View, Wellness Facilities, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Ty Sinsir, Tretower Castle & Mountain Views, Wood Fired Hot Tub, Huge Fire Pit has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Tretower has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Tretower, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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2+ bathrooms
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Toilet paper
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Shower
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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5 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Wood stove
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Blender
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Spices
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Oven
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Electric kettle
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach sun loungers
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Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Onsite parking
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2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming dogs only
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Designated smoking areas
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Note from host: The house is fitted with smoke alarms
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mountain biking nearby
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Windsurfing nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Mountain climbing nearby
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Parasailing nearby
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Sledding nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Rock climbing nearby
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Video games
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Video library
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Books
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DVD player
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Table tennis
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Games
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Comprehensive recycling policy
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Double-glazed windows
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Recycling
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Composting
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English
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In a rural location
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Near a hospital
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In a village
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In the mountains
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Travel crib
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Stair gate
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's books
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Children's toys
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Children's games
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Fenced yard
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Firepit
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Garden
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Hot tub
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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