Happy Union Stables | Holiday Rental in Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Holiday home
This barn conversion is located in the centre of the small village of Abbeycwmhir, set in the lovely Radnorshire Hills of Mid Wales. This spacious cottage has been expertly renovated to retain original wooden beams and trusses. These, combined with the beautiful contemporary fixtures and fittings, create a welcoming and homely atmosphere. The property offers two bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, in addition to an open-plan living area that incorporates a fitted kitchen, dining table and sitting area with sofa bed. The cottage is able to sleep a total of five people, making it the ideal location for a family holiday.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 3 singles. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.

Area
With a name that means 'abbey in the long valley', Abbeycwmhir is a peaceful, historic village situated amidst the Radnorshire Hills, Set on Glyndwr's Way, the area is an exceptional location for walkers and ramblers, whilst the village itself is home to the of a Cistercian Abbey, built in 1143. The Hall - also close by - is an impressive country mansion with gardens, which is open to the public. There are wonderful walking and cycling opportunities close to the village, as well as numerous trails and which incorporate the local woodland and rivers. The Cambrian Mountains and the spectacular Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) are also close by and offer slightly more challenging terrain. Visitors can enjoy a trip to Llandrindod Wells, Rhayader or Builth Wells, all of which boast a variety of shops, museums, craft centres, pubs, tea-rooms and restaurants. The Red Kite Feeding Station at Rhayader is within easy driving distance and offers a fantastic opportunity to see these rare birds at close range.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Electric central heating. Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with basic satellite, DVD, WiFi. Electricity inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Cot and highchair by prior arrangement. Off road parking for 3 cars. Large enclosed front yard with furniture and views over village and wooded hills. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 miles. Owner's quiet village inn 30 seconds' walk. Note: Superfast WiFi.

Mr Turner

September 2020

Yes they provide plenty of towels on your website it doesn't mention this

Miss Feltham, August 2020

August 2020

A delightful place to stay, all the home comforts that you could wish for in beautiful surroundings..

Mr Turner, September 2020

A rural location in a friendly village - birdwatchers dream location with kites .... A rural location in a friendly village - birdwatchers dream location with kites and buzzards and many other species - a hidden gem

Mr Phillips, August 2020

Really comfortable stay and everything we could want from a holiday let.. Thank you.

Miss Powell, July 2020

July 2020

A perfect place for a get away from it all holiday.. Beautiful scenery, peaceful hamlet. Ideal for walking. Not too far from local small towns to get provisions. A lovely part of Wales to explore and a great cottage to come back to and relax in. Lovely outdoor space to sit and enjoy the scenery and watch the red kites, swifts and swallows with a glass of wine and a bbq. Perfect.

Mrs Wills, August 2020

A beautiful cottage and a wonderful holiday!

Brook, July 2020rt

December 2019

We've just got back from spending new year at the happy union stables and we were blown away.. Such a beautiful little villiage and the accommodation was absolutely stunning. Will definitely book again. Thank you so much for your hospitality

georgy99

August 2019

This is an excellent place to unwind and relax and a very spacious and comfortable accommodation. The owners, John and karen, are very friendly and make you feel so welcome,plenty of great places nearby to visit,Croft castle,Powis castle, Brecon mountain railway,Aberystwyth and the Bwlch Nant Yr Arian visitor centre to watch the Red Kites being fed to name but a few. John and Karen also own and run the pub next door and its a great place to meet the locals and there is always a warm welcome from Ben the dog and a few different ales to try.

Mrs Allison

May 2019

Amazing place, fantastic hosts, idilc location.. Perfect, would definitely go back. Simba the beautiful, friendly cat that visited was an added bonus.

Mrs Boxall

The surrounding area is amazing.. The walks we took were great. A very peaceful break. Thank you.

Mrs Purton

March 2019

Lovely cottage, very welcoming, clean and cozy..

Miss Heuts

August 2018

We had a lovely time at your home and we loved the cake you baked for us! It was a very warm welcome. We are definitely coming back for our next holiday!!

Mrs Rounce

May 2018

Really appreciated the cake on arrival - thank you..

Mrs Emmerson

February 2018

Everything about this holiday cottage was great.. It was extremely clean and had lots of extra bits in the kitchen that were useful. The pub next door is lovely and very welcoming and our kids loved the pool table. There's loads to do in the area, the Abbey, Hall and church are worth a look around the village and there is a good footpath directly opposite the cottage which is great for a walk or run. If visiting with kids then there's a great play area at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre a short drive away. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

Lobbezoo Klaassen

November 2017

Zo laat in het jaar (november) is het belangrijk om voldoende profiel op de autobanden te hebben.. Het bereik van de mobiele telefoon is minimaal. Houd je van rust, de schoonheid en stilte van de natuur, prachtige sterrenhemelen, vriendelijke hartelijke mensen boek dan Happy Union Cottages!

Mrs Ridley

May 2017

Total chill out property.. Lovely village & church. Only disappointment was the fact that the pub did not do meals & it was quite a trip up narrow lanes to find a pub that does meals

Mrs Williams

October 2016

The cottage is very clean and well equipped, ideal if two couples are staying together.. Only drawback is, it's a bit off the main road and it's impossible to buy basics without a 20 minute journey. Lovely woodland walks from the door. Would definitely recommend for a peaceful retreat.

Mr Rogers

September 2016

Comfortable cottage amid amazing scenery.. Visit to the hall ( just over the road ) was really good, and the pub next door was very friendly and just like pubs were 30 years ago. Great !!

Miss Tasnim

August 2016

We had a lovely stay at Happy Union Stables.. The owners were very friendly and location was great, very peaceful and tranquil. Also, great hiking routes nearby, Elan Valley was a 30 minute drive away.

Mrs Skerman

Beautiful situation .. .. within in easy reach many 'must visits' such as the Rheidol Railway and Elan Valley.

Mrs Nock

July 2016

Everything about this holiday was amazing. Very relaxing. Locals were very welcoming. Owners were so friendly. Would highly recommend Happy Union Stables.

Mr Clarke

May 2016

This is a well laid out and appointed cottage, in a beautiful location, run by a lovely and friendly couple.

Bergmans

August 2015

A cosy, well equipped cottage with 2 bathrooms which is nice when travelling with teenagers. The cottage had a nice big sitting room/kitchen, the kitchen was well equipped and it had comfortable beds. Cars can be parked on premises and there is enough space outside to play for children.

Mr Craddock

January 2015

Very much enjoyed every aspect of our stay. A great Cottage, warm welcome and beautiful scenery.

Mr Perkins

August 2014

A lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful setting. Owners were friendly and extremely helpful.

Ms Jalil

We absolutely loved this detached barn converted cottage! The décor looked exactly as it did in the photos and everything was so nice and clean. The area is very peaceful and quiet (a nice change from London) and offered some amazing scenic walking trails. We have already been gushing about it to family and friends and will be booking again :) Thank you to the owners for welcoming us into their historic village and home!

Mr Watkins

March 2014

The cottage was good, the people were friendly, the village was quaint and interesting .

Mr Watson

November 2013

Charming owners. A cleverly designed property and superbly furnished bedrooms. Excellent linen quality.

mcquarrievideo

Very well designed former cow shed with en suite shower room. Oak beams and plenty of character. Bedrooms have amazing storage space. Owners pub next door open from 8pm excl. Sundays. Village Church worth a visit as are the Abbey ruins. Note 4 miles off main road which seems longer. Direct route to next town Rhayader is narrow but worth the views. Heating is by German semi storage electric panels which are very efficient and easily controlled. Lounge window faces North but good views to woods beyond. Plenty of walks from the door if you get decent weather.

Mr Ball

September 2013

The property was excellent in an idyllic location. We liked the very relaxing nature of the immediate area. I could not praise the owners and local people enough in how friendly and welcoming to us they all were, and made our holiday so very nice. We would definitely stay there again, and would have no hesitation in recommending the property to anyone.

Ms Ulrike Braeuer

The cottage lies in a very quite and beautiful area, so one can relax and enjoy the tranquillity.

Dr Rowe

December 2012

Lovely, warm, stylish and tastefully decorated cottage. It has a modern non-fussy look which we like with original barn features. Home made fruit cake awaiting us on arrival, how lovely. Beautiful area and lots to do. Peaceful setting.

Guest

September 2012

very pleasent holiday cottage.the interior was very welcoming,high standard and great for the family.i would recommend the everyone.the owners were so freindly.

August 2012

The property was lovely, as was the scenery. Been to other holiday cottages and this was one 11 out of 10. It was perfect.

Rev Erwin

July 2012

The owners were great people. They had left fresh flowers and home cooked bara bread, also some butter, milk, tea and coffee. I would recommend to anybody for a great holiday stay.

BobCScotinWales

My wife, myself and two friends stayed at this lovely property during the week of the Royal Welsh Show and were overwhelmed by the friendliness not only of the owners, John and Karen Jones, but of the local people who frequented John and Karen's pub at night. The property is very well set-out and has everything you might need. The furnishings are comfortable and in very good condition. We had excellent weather during our stay and managed to sit out in the garden. This also gave us a chance to talk with the occassional passer-by, and walkers tackling Glyndwr's Way. The pub, which opens at 8:00p.m., Monday to Saturday, is a 30 seconds walk away from the house. The house is attached to a post office, operated by Karen, and opens two days a week. As you can see, this is a very rural retreat. It is, however, a short drive to local towns Rhayder, Builth Wells, etc, and lies in, and near, superb scenery, including the Elan Valley. There are also frequent sightings of Red Kites over the house. If you want somewhere to stay on this area you should consider Taylors Cottage as one of your options.

January 2012

From the start we were made to feel welcome with a tea tray and bara brith. The cottage is warm and has everything you'll need for a relaxing stay. The village is peaceful and the villagers very friendly. If you do stay in abbey-cwm-hir make sure you visit The Hall - its an experience not to be missed - a true jewel in Wales' Crown. The church in the village is very pretty and well worth a visit. We'll do our best to stay at Happy Union Stables again.

Mrs Joy

November 2011

Wonderfully warm welcome, Bara Brith loaf, butter and milk to make a pot of tea - just what we needed after our journey. The cottage is one of the best we have stayed in. Anyone visiting should make sure to visit The Hall in the village.

Mrs Watton

October 2011

We have just returned from the most wonderful holiday ever in the Happy Union Stables in Abbey Cwm Hir. The cottage was superb! Everything one could wish for and more. We were welcomed by the owner's wife who had added the extra touches to her welcome with home made cake and flowers on our arrival. Absolutely wonderful! I have a mobility problem but I was looked after with care and without condescension. We were welcomed by the whole village and felt like friends. Thanks to all.

the ottage was great throughout, lovely ensuite and bedroom. Well equiped kitchen, modern lounge area and facilities. Quiet village and the old world charm pub run by the owners of the cottage.

The Happy Union Stables are perfect for a queit family getaway. The stables have been restored to a very high standard and its layout is perfect for a family (we had 2, so 4 adults, 2 babies and a 5 year old). The owners live next door in the wonderful pub and couldn;t be more helpful. The village is very quiet so bear this in mind if you're wanting somewhere with more things going on.

Mr Gray

September 2011

A good area to stay; plenty of places to visit without traveling too far.

Excellent holiday stay in a lovely area of mid wales. Super weather, lots to do and see and not too far from some wonderful beaches. Cottage was an excellent base, albeit a little off the beaten track but never the less it is a superb barn conversion, very comfortable and extremely well equiped & the owners are very welcoming & friendly.

Mrs Sagon

August 2011

Happy Union Stables was relaxing and quiet. Lovely flowers and a home made bara brith was left by the owner.

Mr Johnson

Lovely location, very quiet - exactly what we wanted. The standard of the property was brilliant and the owners were extremely helpful!

Mrs Hammett

Happy Union Stables is a beautiful barn conversion decorated to a very high standard throughout, with a fabulous open plan living area and big french windows to enjoy the view of the hills opposite. It is in a lovely quiet village location, ideally situated by the pub and close to Rhayader and Llandidrod Wells and all the many attractions and nature reserves there. We would definitely recommend it!

Mr Roberts

July 2011

A delightful cottage in a lovely location. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Mr Baxter

Lovely accommodation, good location, beautiful scenery, good weather, very peaceful, uncrowded, uncommercialized, extremely clean, litter free location. Good for hikers, nature lovers etc.

Mr Cole

The surrounding area was beautiful and the cottage was in a very nice village with lots of history. There were plenty of places to eat out without having to drive too far. The owners were very welcoming and helpful.

Mrs Green

June 2011

We had the best holiday yet! We are definitely going back. The location was fantastic as well as the accommodation. The owners were very obliging and the local people are really friendly. The holiday was over far too quickly for us.

Margaret Tapley

February 2011

we had a fabulous Christmas. The cottage was extremely clean, warm and comfortable, ideal for a Christmas with minus 10 temperatures outside, for myself, my daughter and her husband and their children, aged 3 and 5.. The owners, who run the pub next door, were friendly and welcoming. I would recommend it to anyone for a winter break

Mrs Kennea

November 2010

A tastefully converted barn. Bedrooms particularly well done. Peaceful and pleasant surroundings - very 'away from it all'. A hidden gem.

Happy Union Stables is ideal for those who like the idea of staying in a romantic and tranquil setting. The cottage is lovely and the owners are very friendly and helpful. The bara brith provided on arrival delicious and devoured all too quickly by my sons. Cycling from the cottage was a delight as the roads were so quiet and safe and the Elan Valley and aberystwyth well worth a visit. A guided tour of the hall at abby- Cwm - Hir is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, very quirky and interesting. You can also round off the day perfectly with a drink at the Happy Union Inn.

Mrs Want

September 2010

We were not bothered by the owners as on previous holidays. Cottage was extremely warm and as we were with Australians that was a must. For two couples it was perfect and we would consider going again.

Ms Hughes

August 2010

Barn was lovely and the village very peaceful. Unfortunately weather was not that good but we made the most of our time there.

Mrs Saunders

The area was beautiful. The cottage was lovely. There was a delicious Bara Brith and a vase of flowers to add to our welcome. It was a quiet and peaceful location and the bed was extremely comfortable. We were able to cycle safely every day taking in the gorgeous views. The cottage owners were so helpful and friendly. I am so glad I chose one of Sykes cottages. Thank You.

Mrs Proctor

We were made extremely welcome by the owners. Thought the milk, flowers and cake were a lovely touch.

Mr Hodson

July 2010

It was so nice to be greeted by flowers, milk and cake. The bedding was lovely! It was a lovely place to stay, we did not want to leave.

Mr Murphy

June 2010

Accommodation was modern, clean and very comfortable. The local area was very scenic.

Dr Smithson

April 2010

The peace and quiet and the warm friendly welcome from the residents.

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Happy Union Stables in Llandrindod Wells, Powys