Description of holiday house in Knighton, Brecon Beacons / Powys
Ffrydd House offers eco-friendly, self-catering accommodation in Knighton, Mid Wales – home of the Offa’s Dyke Path and Glyndwr’s Way National Trails. Finished to a very high standard, Ffrydd House offers spacious, clean and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests.
Ffrydd House offers
downstairs: a large sitting room with sofas and chairs for seating 8 people, TV and DVD player and patio doors onto the terrace. An equally large dining room with partially exposed wall and dining table and chairs for 8 people and TV. There is a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen with kitchen table and chairs and Rayburn. There is also a downstairs WC in the hall as well as an elegant wooden staircase to the 1st floor.
upstairs: 3 double bedrooms. 1 bedroom twin room. A spacious library area with lots of books to read, 2 armchairs and views over the gardens and surrounding hills and an inglenook fireplace with exposed stone. There are 2 bathrooms (1 with bath, 1 with shower).
outside: a garden, large terrace and spacious parking, accessed through double gates from the street.
Please be aware that the fireplaces in the house are all decorative only and must not be used. The Rayburn is in full working order and makes the kitchen very cosy in winter.
Ffrydd House applies environmental principles in such a way that demonstrates that being environmentally friendly does not have to involve hair shirts and compromised comfort. We want to show that living in an eco-friendly way is not scary and is not obviously different to the life you currently lead. The changes we have made are subtle but effective – the idea is that you will not even notice!
If you would like to cook, the house is very near a large independent supermarket and several grocery shops.
If you do not feel like cooking, the house is near the award winning Saffron Indian Restaurant and take-away (highly recommended) and Knighton boasts many other pubs, restaurants and take-aways. See our local information page for more details of food options.
Knighton is a small, busy market town and is the only town situated actually on Offa’s Dyke – its Welsh name “Tref-y-Clawdd” means “town on the Dyke”. With part of the town - including the railway station - in England, Knighton typifies the mix of Welsh and English heritage found in the Marches.
Knighton is mid-way along the Offa’s Dyke Path National Trail and at the start of the Glyndwr’s Way National Trail. The Offa’s Dyke Centre, less than 10 minutes walk from Ffrydd House hostel, offers extensive information on the National Trails, the history of the area and local walks. It also hosts the Knighton Tourist Information Centre.
This part of Wales is full of glorious green lanes, quiet and perfect for all ages and abilities to explore by bike. Whether you are looking for a gentle cycle ride through country lanes, a challenging tour ride or mountain biking opportunities you won’t be disappointed by Knighton and its surrounds.
If you require any further information about the house, Knighton, or the surrounding area please contact us. We hope that you come for a comfortable, relaxing and environmentally friendly stay.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 3 Double/s, 1 Twin/s |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 1 Shower/s, 3 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s 2 full bathrooms (1 with shower, 1 witrh bath) and a downstairs cloakroom |
| Lounge: | Seating for 8 people TV, CD Player, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Music |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 8 people |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided |
Rates
| Period | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum Stay |
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| 15.04.11-29.04.11 | £700.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 | 3 Days |
| 29.4.11 - 1.7.11 | £800.00 | £114.00 | £114.00 | 3 Days |
| 1.7.11 - 2.9.11 | £900.00 | £129.00 | £129.00 | 3 Days |
| 2.9.11 - 16.12.11 | £700.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 | 3 Days |
| 16.12.11 - 6.1.11 | £900.00 | £129.00 | £129.00 | 7 Days |
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Deposit/Booking Notes: Bookings can be for arrival and departure on any day. Bookings of less than one week are charged at 1/7 of the weekly rate per night + £70 changeover cost. Other bookings pro rata.
On arrival day the house is normally available from 15.00. On departure day the house is available until 10.00.
Prices include bedlinen and towels.
50% payment is required at the time of booking. Balance 2 months before arrival.
We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, debit card or bank transfer.
Location of holiday rental in Knighton, Brecon Beacons / Powys
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Town/City, Family |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Cycling/Mountain Biking |
Location description
There are a number of very good reasons to come and stay in Knighton besides the local attractions based around walking and cycling. The town itself is steeped in history with half-timbered houses crowded round sloping, winding streets known locally as "The Narrows". Knighton retains many independent shops and services where you can buy everything from antiques, crafts and gifts to bread and milk or enjoy a quiet drink in a characterful inn. There is evidence of settlement in the Knighton area dating back to the Stone Age but the current town is mostly mediaeval in origin. There is a Town Trail that takes visitors around the places and buildings of historic interest in the town including a section of Offa’s Dyke and ‘Bryn y Castell’ – one of two Norman castle mounds in Knighton (the second is in a private garden).The Offa’s Dyke Centre offers an attractive interactive exhibition that allows visitors to explore the Dyke, its associated long distance footpath, and the border area in general, through interactive displays and graphic display panels. The free exhibition covers the construction of Offa's Dyke, the Welsh Princes of the Anglo-Saxon period, the flora and fauna of the area, the history of Knighton and the maintenance of the Dyke and the National Trail. The Offa’s Dyke Centre also hosts the local Tourist Information Centre and a shop.
Directions
How to get here by road
The A4113 runs to Knighton from Ludlow bringing you directly onto Bridge Street. Ffrydd House is on your left (just past a filling station on the right). The driveway is to the right of the house.
If you are coming on the A488 from Penybont DO NOT turn left by a filling station as you enter Knighton. Go straight on and in ¼ mile (400m) you will come to a cross-roads by Harry Tuffins supermarket. Turn left and Ffrydd House is the third building on the left hand side. The driveway is to the right of the house.
If you are coming on the A488 from Clun this will bring you past Knighton train station. You will then pass a parade of shops and a tyre repair garage on the left and then Church Road on the right. You will emerge opposite the Knighton Hotel. Turn left here, past the Cenotaph and Ffrydd House is approximately 70 metres along on the right hand side. The driveway is to the right of the house.
If you are coming on the B4355 from Knucklas this will join the A488 just by the Offa’s Dyke Centre. Go on down the hill through the town centre. You will pass the clock tower and then Knighton Hotel on the right hand side and the cenotaph on the left hand side. Continue straight on passing the Saffron Indian restaurant on the left. Ffrydd House is on the right hand side just past Saffron's. The driveway is to the right of the house.
For details of how to get here by Public transport or bicycle, please see our website.
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| Owner Name: | Margaret Leach |
| Property Ref: | 00780 |
| Languages Spoken: | English, German, French |
| Preferred Contact Method: | Enquiry Form |
| Primary Telephone: | +44 7976 403434 |
| Owner joined website: | 4 January 2009 |
| Property listed since: | 8 January 2009 |
| Link to owners website: | www.border-holidays.co.uk/ |
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