Serenity House, The Retreat
ID: S1040068
- Bedrooms 12
- ・ Sleeps 24
- ・ Pets No
About this property
Serenity House, The Retreat, a magnificent and grand, three-storey abode is situated in the small spa town of Llangammarch Wells, Powys. With en-suite bedrooms, a convenient dishwasher, and off-road parking, this charming property offers the perfect combination of comfort and convenience for an idyllic getaway. Perfect for big families and groups of friends looking to explore the stunning surroundings of Powys, The Retreat is sure to provide a memorable and enjoyable stay. Whether you want to host a special occasion or a corporate event, this holiday home makes an ideal venue for big social gatherings. Arrive at The Retreat and step inside to be welcomed by the delightful hallway.
Let the designated chef rustle up an evening meal in the well-equipped kitchen, and dine in either of the two elegant dining rooms. After a day of exploring, relax in the sitting room beside the woodburning stove or retreat to the snug to watch a movie on the TV for a quieter moment. Venture up to the second floor to find another living room with an en-suite walk-in shower and WC, providing additional privacy for guests. As the evenings draw to a close, retreat to one of the twelve plush bedrooms offering a range of sleeping arrangements, to catch your night's rest.
Step outside, where the fabulous garden area offers a serene escape to take a wander by the river that meanders the lawn. The beautiful, secluded garden offers an ideal place for family and friends to spend quality time together. In the warmer months, enjoy a spot of alfresco dining and whip up some yummy food on the barbecue provided. This stunning detached house is located in idyllic Llangammarch Wells, Powys, the smallest of the four spa towns/villages of Mid Wales. The village lies on the River Irfon south-west of Builth Wells where the river meets the River Wye, nestled in the foothills of Mynydd Epynt, and is close to the Epynt Way, a fantastic resource for walkers, cyclists and riders with its waymarked routes and stunning scenery, and is 8 miles from Builth Wells, the home of the Royal Welsh Show.
The village benefits from a railway station on the Heart of Wales line and the house is within easy reach of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons). The House has a long history as a fishing lodge and can offer 4 miles of fishing on the rivers Irfon and Cammarch, bookings taken separately. The House is centrally based making it the perfect location for exploring the rest of Wales.Explore the charming town of Builth Wells, where you can enjoy a round of golf at the Builth Wells Golf Club, catch a live performance at the Wyeside Arts Centre, or stay active at the Builth Wells Sports Centre.
For a thrilling day out, head to the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in the Brecon Beacons, where you can explore the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, experience adventure at Cantref - Adventure Farm in South Wales, and learn about the history of The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum. With so much to see and do in the surrounding area, The Retreat provides the perfect luxurious base for your adventures in Powys. For an unforgettable break in Mid Wales choose Serenity House, The Retreat, for your holiday getaway.
The small village of Llanwrthwl sits on the River Wye in beautiful countryside between Builth Wells and Rhayader. Llanwrthwl is home to a small shop and St. Gwrthwl’s Church which is home to a prehistoric standing stone. The bustling market town of Rhayader is three and a half miles away and has an abundance of shops, restaurants, pubs and a leisure complex. The Red Kite Feeding Station on the outskirts of the town is a great attraction not to be missed, while the annual Royal Welsh Show is just one of the attractions in nearby Builth Wells, where a great variety of exhibitions and sales are held all year round. The beautiful Elan Valley offers a wonderful variety of walks and cycle trails, as well as a visitor centre with café and children's play area.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Twelve bedrooms.
First floor, 3 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be a super-king-size on request) with en-suite bath, basin, and WC.
Second floor, 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Third floor, 4 x twin bedrooms with en-suite walk-in shower basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Snug with TV.
Second-floor sitting room with basin and en-suite walk-in shower and WC
Oil central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for at least 12 cars.
EV Charging available.
Rear garden with gravel, lawn, furniture, barbecue, and firepit.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 2.7 miles.
Note: There are a few steps up to property, please take care.
Note: Due to river and pond, the property is not suitable for Children.
Note: The house has a long history as fishing lodge and can offer 4 miles of fishing on the rivers Irfon and Cammarch, bookings taken separately
Reviews (6)
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Tony
We loved staying for a retreat with our group. The bedrooms were clean, and each room had an en-suite bathroom. The towels were big, white and fluffy. The dining room is stunning with its beautiful dining table. Most of the beds were king-size or doubles, with just a couple that had single beds. We did have a problem with the stove. Firstly, the gas lighters left by the cooker had no gas, so make sure you take matches or a lighter to light the gas hob. The oven is a catering oven and takes a while to reach temperature, so be sure to take that into account when in use. Take tea towels, as there were none there. The fridge is enormous and plenty big enough for our party. The gardens go down to the river. It is a fantastic setting and we look forward to going back there next year.
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Philip
Plenty of parking. Some unusual things though. The kitchen didnât really suit us as a family and friends group of 16. We managed to cook evening meals in there but seems more suited to cooking breakfasts. The oven didnât work very well, needed turning up full to cook everything. More of a commercial type kitchen than domestic. Some of the electric showers were very poorly performing, either cold or scold! A real issue was the lack of comfy seating. Mostly bean bags or bean filled low âsofasâ. 1 TV in a smallish living room and only 5 or 6 seats in there. We had 5 older members who took up the 5 âproperâ sofas/chairs and the rest of us had to sit in the larger living room which was pretty much all uncomfortable seat or sat on bean filled seating nearly on the floor! Also you canât fit 16 around the dining table (14 at a push with 2 on a high table to the side) but the house sleeps 21! Some of the rooms didnât quite match the description (eg. Room 2 has a king in one room and a separate room with a single in it. Had we known this we could have invited an extra family of 3). Needs some general maintenance (eg. Room 1 has 1 curtain tie-back missing and one end of the wardrobe rail had been ripped out, therefore no rail to hang clothes. The power button on the heated towel rail wouldnât stay on so we had to improvise a solution with an elastic band and a nail polish bottle!). One other thing: I was the organiser and sent a text to both the mobile contacts provided by Sykes to arrange key collection. NO REPLY. One of the other group members phoned instead and eventually got someone. He was told we couldnât have the Keysafe code and that someone would meet us there. Some of our party arrived at 4pm and no one was there so they phoned both numbers. Eventually got someone who reluctantly gave the Keysafe code (all a bit odd as we did what the instructions said). Overall a great holiday though despite the above.
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Siriosha
Additionally, the bedrooms were inadequately heated, which was particularly problematic during the cold nights. That said, we are otherwise pleased with the cleanliness, comfort, and overall experience.