Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Stables for its well-equipped facilities, comfortable furnishings, and beautiful location. The property is celebrated for its suitability for large groups, with special mentions of the hot tub, games room, and spacious communal areas. The welcoming touches from the owners, including a welcome pack, are frequently appreciated, contributing to the memorable stays.
Reviews frequently commend the property for its cleanliness, with numerous guests describing the accommodation as immaculate and well-presented. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and beautiful views, offering a tucked-away feel while still being accessible. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and attractions, enhancing their stay.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests highlighting the quality of the beds, sofas, and underfloor heating. The property's ability to accommodate large groups comfortably is a recurring positive aspect in the reviews.
The Stables is well-regarded for its facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and games room. However, a few minor maintenance issues such as a temperamental hob and a loose stair rail are noted. The swift response from the owners to resolve any issues is well-received.
The thoughtfulness of the owners is evident through mentions of welcome packs and decorations for special occasions. While these gestures are greatly appreciated by guests, it is noted that such personal touches, though likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestled on a working farm and surrounded by undulating countryside close to the charming market town of Knighton set within the Welsh Marches rests this impressive pair of self-contained holiday homes, consisting of a three-storey converted barn and separate annex. An idyllic base for friends and family who are looking to catch up, relax and enjoy each other’s company or perhaps make the most of the stunning local walks with Offas Dyke within easy reach. Set over three floors, the main house offers five comfortable bedrooms, to the right of the galleried staircase, you will find a large family bedroom, consisting of a king-size bed and a single. Up further stairs you will discover the master bedroom with a king-size bed and an en-suite, including a shower, basin and WC. To the left of the staircase is an additional family bedroom with double bed and single, a family bathroom, consisting of a stand-alone bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC. From here, you follow the carpeted stairs up to a double bedroom and a twin. The barn boasts a truly impressive spacious interior, complete with large vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and galleried staircase. There is a well-equipped kitchen with a large dining table, perfect for enjoying a social evening with the whole group, which leads through into the adjacent sitting room with comfy seating perfect to curl up in front of the TV or sit and enjoy the countryside views through the patio doors which fill the room with light. For an escape from the excitement, the self-contained annex offers additional living quarters, perfect for a small family or a couple, with the rustic character of the main house maintained throughout. Make use of the fully-equipped kitchen tucked away in the corner of the open-plan living space to whip up a romantic meal for two, and gather together at the dining table to indulge in your culinary delights. Snuggle up with your significant other in front of the television to catch up on your favourite show, or recount the day's adventures with a crisp glass of wine before making use of the contemporary shower room to prepare for bed. When sleep calls, choose between either of the two sumptuous king-size bedrooms, with one positioned on the ground floor for your convenience and the other idyllically nestled under the intimate setting of exposed wooden beams. Outside, you can sit on the patio and enjoy the luxury of the hot tub and just take in the views of the surrounding valley whilst the little ones keep themselves entertained and try their hand at table football in the unique games room. The barn is a short drive from the popular market town of Knighton, set on Offa’s Dyke Path, hugely popular with walkers and cyclists with great places to eat and enjoy the local area. You are ideally placed to explore the beautiful countryside of the Welsh Marches with Offas Dyke leading up towards the Shropshire Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there is nearby Radnor Forest, a large stretch of Moorland and a myriad of small historic towns and villages perfect to spend a day exploring. The area offers some great days out, in addition to the fantastic walking the area is perfect for cyclists as well as less traditional pastimes available such as clay shooting and a local rally driving school or perhaps a more sedate round of golf at one of the nearby courses. Kington also offers the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, as well as the Hergest Croft Gardens and tearooms perfect for a relaxing family day out. Slightly further afield, within a half an hour drive you will find the pretty historic town of Ludlow renowned for its gastronomy, take a trip to the impressive Victorian Dams of the Elan Valley in the picturesque Cambrian Mountains or take a trip to Builth Wells, home of the Royal Welsh Showground. An ideal location for a relaxing retreat offering comfortable and spacious accommodation with far reaching countryside views, perfect for family and friends looking to spend quality time together, relax in the hot tub or perhaps enjoy exploring the stunning local countryside and great days out.
Knighton is a small market town located within central Powys, Wales. It is a renowned area for walking, with easy access to the Offa’s Dyke path and the Offa's Dyke Information Centre can be found within the town centre. The town itself hosts a market every Saturday as well as a number of unique shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs to watch the world go by.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Seven Bedrooms.
Main house: 1 x family room with a double bed and a single, 1 x family room with a kingsize bed and a single, 1 x third floor kingsize bedroom with en-suite, including a walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x third floor double, 1 x third floor twin.
Family bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Downstairs cloakroom, with basin and WC.
Open-plan kitchen and dining area.
Sitting room.
Annex: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Games room
Biomass central heating.
Electric range oven and hob, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
TV, WiFi.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Large unenclosed garden with a hot tub and seating area.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Shop is 3.8 miles and pub is 3.1 miles.
Please note: If you are booking this property for 7 nights your arrival day must be a Friday
Reviews (40)
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Jonathon
What a beautiful lodge and cottage this is. Warm and clean on arrival and a beautiful welcome hamper which was a treat after a long drive. The lemon cake was delicious. There where thirteen of us altogether. The bedrooms are large and airy giving you plenty of space. Bathrooms and showers are clean and modern with a huge bath. The kitchen is very well catered for with everything you need for a full cooking service with a big group. The living area is bigger than expected but this was brilliant as we all had plenty of space to chill out of a evening and enjoy our drinks whilst dancing the night away. The area outside the lodge is lovely too with plenty of grass for the kids too play on if needed. The hot tub was lovely after a long day out to chill and enjoy a nice cold whiskey whilst watching the horses play in the next field. The games room was a lovely way to spend the evenings playing tournaments of pool, air hockey, darts and table football. Also had a retro pacman machine which the kids loved. We will definitely return when we are in the area, hopefully in summer so we can enjoy the long summer nights and get the BBQ going. Whilst we where staying here the local village flooded and half of our family got stranded. Louise who owns the property was brilliant offering help and even letting us extend our stay for a night so we could retrieve the cars the next day. We couldn't of asked for anything more. The help we recieved from everyone in the community went above and beyond. Opening the community centre and supplying hot food and drinks. Local people helped us rescue our cars too. This really is a beautiful part of the world with the most amazing people. If you need transport whilst you are here I highly recommend Owens Motors for large groups. Make sure you book in advance. Dai was a lovely guy taking us to dinner one night. The best part about these guys though was the help we received from them during the floods, the owner rescued half our family putting himself and his vehicle at risk. To get our family home and safe. Thankyou for a memorable and amazing stay
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Demi
Couldnât fault anything
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Angela
Kiddies Loved hearing the donkey and seeing the sheep Beautiful setting but couldnât work the TV Fantastic amount of crockery, pans etc and empty cupboard space for our food, wine etc